Nightjar Duality - Reviews & Ratings

5 Reviews (A Tier | 8.1/10)

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Summary

Based on 5 reviews, the Nightjar Duality is impressing reviewers across the board, earning repeated shout-outs in roundups and conversations.

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T Head-Fi.org
Yifang Jaytiss Smirk Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

8.1

Very Positive

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Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.2

Gaming Grade

B

Nightjar Duality Details

Driver Configuration: 2DD

Tuning Type: Basshead

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Price (Msrp): $3,000

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Reviews

Reviewed by: Yifang

Yifang 8.5 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
A+ Tech
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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 8.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
B Tech
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Bass thunder, with impedance adapter fun and switches. The 11 is for Z.
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Nightjar Duality presents as a $3,000 dual-dynamic IEM with a focus on premium build and ergonomics: a bespoke shell that seats comfortably, a recessed 2-pin, and user-tunable hardware via onboard switches and an included impedance adapter that can push bass even further. Packaging includes multiple thin, lightweight cables and even a powered dongle option. The craftsmanship feels boutique, and the faceplate aesthetic underscores its luxury positioning.

Tonally, this is a bass-forward set with two personalities: a “normal bass” configuration that retains balance and a “crazy bass” mode that becomes emphatically sub-heavy. Treble carries air and decent detail without chasing a hyper-analytical edge; mids are serviceable but a touch off, responding well to a bit of EQ. Overall dynamics hit hard, staging and clarity remain clean enough for the tuning goal, and the tuning reads as an enjoyable, romantic DD presentation—just not the final word in microdetail at this price.

In context, alternatives frame the value conversation: Grand Maestro is cited for stronger detail/air and driver refinement (though Duality fits better), while options like the Origin, Zen Magrid T Pro (~$500), Effect Audio Quantum, and even the budget Aether planar show that similar or complementary traits exist at lower brackets. Compared with sets such as Scarlet Mini or Maestro Mini, Duality’s bass shelf and presence balance feel more considered. Verdict: a unique, fun bass-head flagship with excellent design and ergonomics; the price is the hurdle, so demoing at events like CanJam is strongly advised before committing.

Mids: A- Treble: B Dynamics: S+ Soundstage: A-

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Reviewed by: Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 8.3 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Massive yet controlled bass. Lush timbre and well-extended, non-pesky treble. Bassy mode may be too bassy for some. Mids can be a touch forward on balanced mode.

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Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

Bass: S Mids: A+ Treble: A+ Dynamics: S- Details: S- Imaging: A+

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 7.8 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A Tech
Pretty much a must have for bassheads, with surprising clarity in highs

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

Bass: S Mids: A- Treble: A+ Soundstage: A+ Details: A Imaging: A

Reviewed by: Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7.5 * score rescaled + normalized
6 community members have rated the Nightjar Duality at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • The tonal balance is polished and expressive, highlighting emotion without sacrificing accuracy. It keeps emotional weight without sacrificing accuracy.

Average Technical Grade

A
  • It delivers a confident technical showing with defined layers and satisfying clarity. You can follow backing vocals with relative ease.
Bass S
Expect a flagship-caliber bass presentation that defines impact, texture, and depth. Power never compromises precision.
Mids A-
Midrange performance is excellent, with natural timbre and great detail. Vocals feel lifelike and full-bodied.
Treble A-
Expect effortless extension and clarity that keep the top end sparkling yet smooth. Layering in upper registers is impressive.
Dynamics S
This is reference-grade dynamic performance with breathtaking realism. It mirrors live-music intensity perfectly.
Soundstage A
You hear both the breadth and the altitude of the mix, anchored by accurate positional cues. Immersion improves across genres.
Details A+
Complex productions unravel completely, letting you examine every thread. Textures are rendered with exquisite finesse.
Imaging A
You can literally point to where sounds originate across the stage. You can point to where sounds originate.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

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