Linsoul DUNU KIMA 10mm DLC Dynamic Driver In Ear Earphones with Dual Cavity, Air Flow Control Front, Zinc Alloy Shell, Detachable Litz OCC Silver-plated Cable for Audiophile Musician Stage DJ (KIMA)

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Graph of the DUNU Kima Classic versus original Kima via IEC711 coupler. 8 kHz is a coupler artefact peak.

This type of bass will be satisfying enough for a listener who wants a less colouration on their listening but bassheads who wants a boomy bass might look somewhere else. Treble Region​I find the treble to have a tasteful rise that doesn’t feel forced in any way. This is a good thing. Some iem makers really push this end of the mix and many problems can arise. Instead, I found that Dunu added a good amount of air to the mix which helps the Dunu Kima Classic to have an open sound up top and an overall pleasant tonality across the frequency. Dunu took the Kima Classic right to the brink of where “non-offensive” lives and stopped just short of a fatiguing replay. Again, they have noticeable similarities from build quality to implementation of transducers, both use DLC diaphragm on their dynamic drivers. The inclusion of T2 DLC is rather spartan compared to KIMA's but it is way more cheaper. The Candy eartips come in a colorful motif, and they give the deepest bass of the provided tips. Isolation is also the best of the 3, though soundstage is compressed when these are installed. These tips may be a good pairing for the bass inclined.ITX PC / WiiM Pro - Mola Mola Makua - Apollon NCx500+SS2590 - Thiel CS3.7 => (loading) March Sointuva AWG Both devices have similar build quality as they have metal alloy shell chassis. They even have the same transducers which are dynamic drivers but the difference was materials as Aria's diaphragm is made of LCP (Liquid Crystal Polymer) while KIMA uses a DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) which is a bit better. It has a lesser amount of inclusions too. Oi! mates, welcome to my another review article and what I have here is quite very special as this is my first product review from DUNU. I'll share some of my story and please bear with me as I elaborate my experience on this audio company. The DUNU company was founded in 2006 as an independent audio company and it already has an extensive experience in audio engineering and also designing and manufacturing some audio equipment like earphones for other audio companies and also telecommunication companies as their roots also happened to be an OEM/ODM company. SOURCE AND EARTIPS​The Dunu Kima are fairly easy to drive, with most budget dongles being enough. However, they seemed to scale with higher-tier sources, though not to the extent where investing into a dedicated source makes sense. I used the Candy Tips for this review.

When I hear the mid range it still sounds incredibly resolved and highly expressive. While having the same energy as the bottom treble, the upper midrange is expressive, clear, and filled with wonderful nuances. Even if the presentation feels a little soft, the entire midrange is harmonic, in my opinion. The vocals are really distinctive; none of them sound adjusted or lean. The music doesn't have a metallic vibe and the instruments have good presence. The vocals come across as magnificent and vivid without severing the connection between the higher and lower frequencies, which is what I meant when I said it flows effortlessly. Every instrument has considerable breathing area and is clearly separated from the others. Although the lower midrange has been somewhat revised, this has no negative effects on the mid-overall range's characteristics. The vocals and instruments sound natural and full-bodied; they don't seem muddy or hollow. The entire reply makes a polished presentation. The midrange has a natural timbre character and sounds alive and expressive. The most of the mid range sounds the same as the OG Kima, hence why most of what I wrote is same as the OG Kima. The Dunu Kima has the ability to follow bass lines easily, without dulling or muddying the sound. Their competence in this respect allows them to recreate parallel layers and achieve a good layering, without intruding on the rest of the bandwidth. In this way, a remarkable level of detail and resolution is achieved in the lower range, without any loss in the midrange. The profile of the Dunu Kima is more balanced than that of the Titan S, being more neutral in the mid-highs and slightly higher in the mid-bass. It is also smoother in the treble, offering a more homogeneous and confident sound in the hot zones. The curve still has more emphasis in the upper-mids, but a subtle warmth can be observed throughout, avoiding any hint of harshness in that area. It is clear that there is nothing offensive in the profile of this new model and I feel that it has been created as a good all-rounder that does not excel in any particular band.KIMA is the brand new single dynamic driver set of in-ear monitors from DUNU. You get beautifully designed matte-finished metallic ear cavities that have a 3D-styled design. They house a 10mm dynamic driver that features the latest-generation Diamond-Like Carbon(DLC) diaphragm producing unmatched sound performance. KIMA brings the magic of a single-dynamic driver with its exceptional sound performance!! High-Performance Dual-Chamber Dynamic Driver Unit:- Any item returned incomplete or with physical damage such as scratches etc., excessive signs of use, or abuse will not be accepted for return. If I were shopping for an IEM for competitive gaming, where AFAIK hear footsteps and ambience cues is critical, I would choose something with low bass and very high pinna gain. It would be terrible for music but that is not the point. The issue with the T4 Plus lies in the technical department. The staging is wider than the Kima but not as deep. They sound less refined in the mids, and the more present treble is offset by poorer imaging and slightly worse dynamics. I think the Dunu Kima showcase a better execution of the “warm, inoffensive” tuning than the T4 Plus. With expectations firmly set by ground beef, a waifu, and CRIZ FACTION protectors, we have a good idea of what to expect with this new set of IEMs from DUNU. Huh? No, I guess not.

The Kima will find it tough to differentiate themselves from the competition, and it’s unclear whether they’ve done enough with the name, slogan, or box art. Let’s hope that the important stuff – sound, build, and comfort – can elevate the Kima to stand out from the crowd. DUNU boasts huge production facilities and a comprehensive suite of state-of-the-art testing equipment – Brüel & Kjær head-and-torso simulators, spectral analyzers, and anechoic chambers. Driver development is done totally in-house. Dongle dacs​This part of my scaling up of sources is when the hi-res qualification within the DKC begins to show its face. Using the Hidizs S9 Pro on balanced, the sound brings the DKC right up to its peak in output power thirst. What’s best is how the DKC reacts to the ES9238Q2M dac chip and the tuning of the highly resolving S9 Pro. They sound lovely together. However, as far as dongle dacs are concerned, I found the Moondrop Dawn 4.4 to be superior as the sound has such a nice and clean sound, but also a punchy and dynamic presentation. The Dawn uses the same CS43131 dac as the Go Blu, but the tuning is much different. The DKC really jives with this type of analytical, crisp, punchy and detailed sound and the DKC’s balance throughout the spectrum plays very nice with the balance of the Dawn 4.4. Kima capsules are kidney-shaped, but stubbier and rounder. They are made of high-density zinc alloy and their mouthpieces are made of gold-plated brass. The outer face has four separate planes: one on one side and three horizontal. These faces are almost trapezoidal in shape. Each gap is a linear edge. On one of these horizontal edges, the left capsule reads 'Criz Faction' and the right 'Kima', in a whitish, almost grey lettering. On the upper edge is the 2Pin connection, embedded in a transparent plastic plate, fully integrated into the body of the capsules. The inner side has two more or less flat levels. On the first level, the base, shaped like a semi-spiral, has a hole protected by a whitish cloth. And the topos indicating the channel: the letters R and L inside a circle, in this almost illegible colour. The second level, the skirt of the nozzle, is almost circular and more projecting. The step between the two levels is abrupt and distinguishable. On the edge you can read "DUNU 10mm DLC DYNAMIC". A little higher up there is another hole, also protected by the white mesh. Finally, there is the gold-plated brass mouthpiece. It has 3 levels, a very narrow base, a more elongated central band of 5.4mm and the tapering crown, with a diameter of 6.2mm. The total length of the mouthpiece is approximately 4.3mm. It is protected by a perforated metal grid, but it seems to have another coating underneath, some kind of thin film. At least, that's my impression. The profile of the T4 Plus is less balanced. While the Kima's move in a narrower range, the T4 Plus have a more emphasised bass throughout their range, even in the sub-bass. The mid-high plateau is higher and more extended, also the treble. The amount of air is similar. The T4 Plus have a more excited profile, more sparkle up top and more bass down low. The midrange, except for the amount of body in its first half, maintains the amount. But they are clearly influenced by the neighbouring bands.The Kima’s mid-bass presence is somewhat forward but remains fast enough to provide texture and detail to the music and avoids sounding one-noted. This is at the expense of sheer visceral presence and impact, however. The Kima are polite rather than blatantly punchy or hard-hitting. DUNU Kima Classic is a redesigned variant of the award-winning DUNU Kima. At a fair glance, the pair looks just like Kima in a new color scheme, but the sound of the Kima Classic brings a new, fresh flavor to the listeners. DUNU has readjusted the tuning of the pair to deliver a more pronounced lower-end, more lively treble, and a cleaner midrange response. While the shell shape is kept the same, the new Kima Classic has got a wonderful new Classic Coffee Grey color theme. The cable has been designed to match the smokey look of the pair!! Kima was a wonderful set, Kima Classic brings a breath of fresh air to the lineup with a new tuning profile!! It’s totally fine and suitable for a pair of IEMs in this price range, but nothing outstanding. The cable is well constructed. Design DUNU has obtained internationally-recognized acoustic research achievements and patents. DUNU is one of the pioneers in developing a full beryllium dome single dynamic driver, featured in the LUNA. The company has also released some crowd favorites, such as the Titan S, DK-2001, Zen Pro, EST 112, VULKAN, KIMA, and SA6, in addition to having a vast accessory line-up. Technical Specifications