Pula Unicrom VS Shanling Tino

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The Pula Unicrom offers a comfortable and well-built shell with clear left/right indicators and a swappable cable featuring a secure 4.4mm connector. It comes in four colors and includes a highly praised magnetic case considered excellent value. The cable itself is noted as one of the nicer options at this price point, though the lack of a USB-C option is a minor drawback.

Sonically, the Unicrom delivers a smooth, slightly bassy, and darkish signature with visceral, thick bass and rich, thick mids. Its upper mids are nice and not overly shouty or sibilant, resulting in a cohesive dynamic driver sound. While it lacks the absolute best detail, imaging, and air, it provides a fun and engaging listen, described as a strong V-shape. Graph comparisons show it shares similarities with the much more expensive Moondrop Dragon and the RT10 Pro, offering that kind of tonality at a significantly lower price. It faces stiff competition around $100, like the RT10 Pro and Letshuoer S08, but holds its own as a competent, colorized option.

Ultimately rated a solid B minus, the Unicrom earns a value star and a strong recommendation as a great all-rounder under $100. It's highlighted as a beautifully executed product with satisfying, rich mids and bass, making it a compelling choice for those seeking an organic, fun sound, especially as a gift. While the lower mid warmth might not suit everyone and detail seekers might prefer sets like the Hexa, the Unicrom stands out as a unique and interesting bassy dynamic driver option at its price.

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The Pula Unicrom is a sub 100 dollar single dynamic driver set that pairs a compact resin shell and stabilized wood faceplates with a very comfortable fit and a soft modular cable that feels unusually premium for the price. Build quality and accessories feel well considered, with the lightweight shells sitting securely in the ear and the cable remaining tangle resistant and easy to handle.

Tuning follows a mild V shape that still comes across as fairly balanced, with bass sitting above neutral and leaning toward midbass emphasis that adds warmth and note weight to male vocals and instruments. There is some bass bleed into the lower mids and sub bass could be slightly more pronounced, but overall bass quality, dynamics and texture are solid for the price, and the midrange keeps decent clarity with natural timbre and lively yet controlled upper mids that give vocals good presence without crossing into shoutiness.

The treble response brings more upper treble energy than some direct competitors, adding air and micro detail while still sounding smooth and natural, which helps the Unicrom feel engaging and open. Technicalities are roughly average for the bracket, with a soundstage that is not very deep but supported by respectable layering, separation and detail that hold their own against other favorites around this price point. It may not quite reach personal benchmarks like Deli AE at the very top of the class, but it sits very close and earns a clear recommendation as a versatile budget option and a strong starting point in the hobby.

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The PULA Unicrom delivers a warm, smooth take on a bass-boosted Harman-ish tuning, wrapped in a very comfortable, lightweight shell. Its 10 mm beryllium-plated driver proves capable, giving the low end a surprisingly tight and controlled character with weight and body that feel natural for the price. Build and fit are a clear highlight, making long sessions easy.

This is aimed at listeners who prioritize the lower-end over air and sparkle. A roughly 10 dB bass shelf adds warmth but also masks upper harmonics, so vocal presence, room cues and reverb tails are softened; the result is a more intimate soundstage and less precise imaging. Those who chase “open” treble, airy detail or gaming positional cues will likely find the upper range too polite.

At its current sale price, Unicrom is a very nice value for a relaxed, body-forward signature and a quality shell. Consider it a “teaser” for stepping up to something like Volume S in the same flavor: if the tonality clicks, the upgrade path is obvious; if not, the limitations in presence and staging will be the deciding factor.

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At $80, the Pula Unicrom (aka “Unic”) is a 10 mm single dynamic IEM that keeps the box basic but surprises with a genuinely nice cable—tight weave, slick hardware, and a stealthy screw-on plug that feels finely machined. The shell finishes can be oddball, the naming is weirder, but in the ears it’s easy to drive and hassle-free; throw on preferred tips and it’s ready to go. Marketing quirks aside, build and usability punch well above the bracket.

Sound is the headline: a wide, relaxed soundstage that floats instruments around the head with real dynamics—swells hit hard, decays fall away cleanly, no shout or sting. Bass is warm and textured without bloat, mids stay clear and focused, and treble sprinkles detail instead of poking holes; it’s the rare “fixer IEM” that flatters rough recordings yet makes orchestral and soundtrack cues feel big. For the money it’s a no-brainer—fun, forgiving, cohesive—proof that a well-tuned single DD can still embarrass busier driver packs in this range.

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The Shanling Tino presents a very balanced dual-dynamic tuning that puts clear emphasis on the mid-range and upper mids, giving vocals a crisp, bright and forward character without stepping into harshness. Sub-bass performance is solid and reasonably substantial for R&B, rap and EDM, while the mid-bass stays clean and restrained, avoiding muddiness but leaving a bit of slam and weight on the table. Vocals from both male and female singers come through with a warm, full-bodied tone and studio-like texture, supported by instruments that sound clear, well-defined and naturally separated across the mix.

Technically, the Tino offers a clean and controlled presentation with moderate decay, fast transients and commendable separation that help string instruments show off their finer nuances and harmonics. The treble is crisp and direct with adequate extension and excellent comfort, deliberately avoiding sharpness, though the upper treble feels a bit short on air, ambience and ultimate micro-detail compared to more atmospheric peers. Overall, this is a vocal-focused and easy-listening set that trades a little mid-bass punch and top-end sparkle for stability, balance and a relaxed but engaging presentation that suits listeners who value clarity and separation over sheer explosiveness.