Shure se215 VS Dunu Kima 2

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Shure se215 and Dunu Kima 2 are in-ear monitors. Shure se215 costs $100 while Dunu Kima 2 costs $120. Dunu Kima 2 is $20 more expensive. Dunu Kima 2 holds a decisive 3.7-point edge in reviewer scores (3.3 vs 7). Dunu Kima 2 has significantly better mids with a 4.5-point edge, Dunu Kima 2 has significantly better treble with a 3.5-point edge, Dunu Kima 2 has significantly better dynamics with a 4-point edge and Dunu Kima 2 has significantly better soundstage with a 2.5-point edge.

Insights

Metric Shure se215 Dunu Kima 2
Bass 3 7
Mids 2.5 7
Treble 2.5 6
Details 2.8 7
Soundstage 4.5 7
Imaging 2.8 7
Dynamics 1 5
Tonality 3.1 6.6
Technicalities 3 6.3

Shure se215 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Shuwa-T Crin
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

3.3

Very Poor


Dunu Kima 2 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Gizaudio Axel
Jaytiss
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

7

Cautiously Favorable


Shure se215 User Review Score

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Shure se215 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

3

Gaming Grade

D

Dunu Kima 2 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

6.4

Gaming Grade

B

Shure se215 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D
  • Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

Average Technical Grade

D
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Bass D
Bass is light and underwhelming. While some faint rumble exists, it lacks punch and authority in any meaningful way.
Mids D-
Midrange is thin and hollow with noticeable gaps. Instruments lack body and vocals sound distant and weak.
Treble D-
Treble is noticeably dark and lacking extension. Cymbals lack shimmer and high-frequency details are obscured.
Dynamics E-
Extremely poor dynamic expression. Lacks any sense of impact or volume gradation, making music feel one-dimensional.
Soundstage C
Average soundstage - adequate width but flat presentation. Reasonable instrument separation but lacks layering and depth.
Details D-
Noticeably blurred and lacking definition. Background elements are smeared together and micro-details are inaudible.
Imaging D-
Poor instrument placement with unstable positioning. Instruments drift and lack fixed locations within the sound field.
Gaming D
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

Dunu Kima 2 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B+
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Mids A-
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble B
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

Shure se215 Reviews

Super* Review 4* * score normalized
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Super* Review original ranking

Super* Review Youtube Channel
- Super* Review
Shuwa-T 3.6 Reviewer Score
D- Tuning
C Tech
Comment: Already more than a decade old, it's time to move on. Would rather listen to the default samsung wired earpiece than this. Just no Literally everything apart from the subpar imaging

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

- Shuwa-T
Bass: D Mids: E+ Treble: D Soundstage: C Details: C Imaging: C
Crin 3.5 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
D+ Tech
Sounds like a typical dynamic IEM. Slightly bloated bass and narrow staging.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel
- Crin
Precogvision 1.9 Reviewer Score
D- Tuning
E- Tech
A relic of the past that should be avoided by any self-respecting audiophile who wants good sound.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
- Precogvision
Bass: D Mids: D Treble: E+ Dynamics: E- Details: E- Imaging: E-

Dunu Kima 2 Reviews

Z-Reviews 8.5 * score normalized
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Jaytiss 7.3 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech
Just fantastic dynamic driver. Hard not to love it.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
- Jaytiss
Mids: A- Treble: B Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-
Gizaudio Axel 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B+ Tech
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Gizaudio Axel original ranking

Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel
- Gizaudio Axel
Jays Audio 5.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
Warm-neutral, relaxing set, great cable, build, and accessories. Vocals are a bit soft, not fully extended, could use more air, but overall decent if you want a comfortable listen

Jays Audio original ranking

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- Jays Audio
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