Sony IER-M9 and Dunu Mirai use 5BA and 1DD+6BA driver setups respectively. Sony IER-M9 costs $1,000 while Dunu Mirai costs $1,100. Dunu Mirai is $100 more expensive. Dunu Mirai holds a clear 0.6-point edge in reviewer scores (7.4 vs 8). Sony IER-M9 carries a user score of 7.5. Dunu Mirai has better bass with a 0.5-point edge, Sony IER-M9 has better mids with a 0.7-point edge, Dunu Mirai has significantly better dynamics with a 1.3-point edge and Dunu Mirai has better imaging with a 0.5-point edge.
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Metric | Sony IER-M9 | Dunu Mirai |
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Bass | 7.5 | 8 |
Mids | 8 | 7.3 |
Treble | 7.5 | 7.5 |
Details | 8 | 8 |
Soundstage | 7.4 | 7 |
Imaging | 7 | 7.5 |
Dynamics | 5 | 6.3 |
Tonality | 7.1 | 7.4 |
Technicalities | 7.4 | 8.1 |
Sony IER-M9 Aggregated Review Score
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Sony IER-M9 Details
Driver Configuration: 5BA
Tuning Type: Warm neutral
Brand: Sony Top Sony IEMs
Price (Msrp): $1,000
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Dunu Mirai Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+6BA
Tuning Type: U-Shaped
Brand: DUNU Top DUNU IEMs
Price (Msrp): $1,100
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Sony IER-M9 User Review Score
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Average User Score:
Based on 1 user reviews
7.5Strongly Favorable
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Sony IER-M9 Gaming Score

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Gaming Score
6.3Gaming Grade
BDunu Mirai Gaming Score

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6.8Gaming Grade
B+Sony IER-M9 Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A-- Pleasing tonal balance with good technical control. Minor quirks present but not distracting. Demonstrates decent genre versatility.
Average Technical Grade
A-- Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
Dunu Mirai Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A-- Pleasing tonal balance with good technical control. Minor quirks present but not distracting. Demonstrates decent genre versatility.
Average Technical Grade
A+- Very competent with articulate presentation. Well-defined layers and precise imaging. Soundstage is immersive and handles dynamics well.
Sony IER-M9 Reviews
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Reviewed by: Precogvision
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Reviewed by: Tim Tuned
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Reviewed by: Crin
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Dunu Mirai Reviews
Reviewed by: Z-Reviews
Reviewed by: Super* Review
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Super* Review Youtube ChannelReviewed by: Smirk Audio
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Reviewed by: Jaytiss
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Reviewed by: Tim Tuned
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Sony IER-M9 User Reviews
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You need to be signed in to write your own reviewWorth it at used prices for neutral warm all rounder.
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Great all rounder tuning, imaging, comfort.Cons
Bit lacking in engagement, bass typical of BA drivers.Dunu Mirai User Reviews
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