ThieAudio Legacy 9 VS Dunu DK-3001 BD

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ThieAudio Legacy 9 and Dunu DK-3001 BD use 1DD+8BA and 1DD+4BA+4P driver setups respectively. ThieAudio Legacy 9 costs $550 while Dunu DK-3001 BD costs $500. ThieAudio Legacy 9 is $50 more expensive. Dunu DK-3001 BD holds a decisive 2.1-point edge in reviewer scores (5.3 vs 7.4). Dunu DK-3001 BD has significantly better bass with a 1-point edge, Dunu DK-3001 BD has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge, Dunu DK-3001 BD has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge, Dunu DK-3001 BD has significantly better dynamics with a 1.5-point edge, Dunu DK-3001 BD has significantly better details with a 2-point edge and Dunu DK-3001 BD has significantly better imaging with a 2-point edge.

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Metric ThieAudio Legacy 9 Dunu DK-3001 BD
Bass 6 7
Mids 5 7
Treble 6 7
Details 5 7
Soundstage 5.3 8
Imaging 4 6
Dynamics 5 6.5
Tonality 5.6 6.7
Technicalities 5.4 7.8

ThieAudio Legacy 9 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Crin Precogvision

Average Reviewer Score:

5.3

Mixed to Negative


Dunu DK-3001 BD Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews Tim Tuned Gizaudio Axel Precogvision
Jays Audio
Z-Reviews Super* Review Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

7.4

Generally Favorable


ThieAudio Legacy 9 User Review Score

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ThieAudio Legacy 9 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.9

Gaming Grade

C

Dunu DK-3001 BD Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.4

Gaming Grade

A-

ThieAudio Legacy 9 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

C+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass B
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
Mids C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
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.
Details C+
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging C-
Average imaging - reasonable localization but lacks specificity. Instruments have general positions but lack pinpoint accuracy.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Dunu DK-3001 BD 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

A
  • Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval across various tracks. Soundstage shows reasonable width and depth.
Bass A-
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
Mids A-
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble A-
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics B+
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Soundstage A+
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
Details A-
Excellent detail retrieval: highly resolving without being clinical. Effortlessly reveals micro-details and textural subtleties.
Imaging B
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
Gaming A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

ThieAudio Legacy 9 Reviews

Crin 5.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
B Tech
Bass a little too slow and sluggish with minor quirks in the midrange-treble transition.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel
- Crin
Precogvision 5.1 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C Tech
Solid bass and sparkly, well-extended treble. Could use more work in the detail and imaging department.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
- Precogvision
Bass: B Mids: C+ Treble: B Dynamics: C+ Details: C+ Imaging: C-

Dunu DK-3001 BD Reviews

Z-Reviews 8.5 * score normalized
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Super* Review 8.5* * score normalized
My second 5 star IEM in 2024. The Braindance is a very satisfying IEM to listen to.

Super* Review original ranking

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- Super* Review
Jaytiss 8.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
I prefer this with the adapter, but is fine without.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
- Jaytiss
Mids: A- Treble: A+ Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A+
Jays Audio 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
S- Tech
Technical, but thin, and bright tilt with LOTS of planar sizzle and timbre. Needs more low-end (small scoop), noteweight is very light, not peaky, but just artificial. Needs 10hm adapter to be balanced. Not a high volume set.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel
- Jays Audio
Fresh Reviews 6.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
Tim Tuned 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A+ Tech
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Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
- Tim Tuned
Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A-
Gizaudio Axel 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A+ Tech
More mid-bass and less treble would be perfect Excellent bass quality, deep sub-bass, transparent mids, and great resolution. Low mid-bass, slightly lean vocals, and bright treble.

Gizaudio Axel original ranking

Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel
- Gizaudio Axel
Precogvision 6.1 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech
Not to my taste - treble sounds slightly brittle and harsh - but plenty of resolution and clean presentation.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
- Precogvision
Bass: B Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: B Details: A- Imaging: B
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