
Sennheiser - IE 900
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"The IE900 *clearly* is much better in the bass department in general ... The IE900 have not just more bass but at the same time a much more articulate, refined and layered bass. ... Bass details are amazing on the flagship model. ... Bass response is one of the very best out there up to this day."
"The IE 900 has better staging, much better bass texture and the treble is for my liking much more forward and detailed."
"One of the best bass I heard at the show after 64 Audio Volur ... Volur and the IE 900 were the only IEMs that could impress me with their bass quality."
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"The IE900 *clearly* is much better in the bass department in general ... The IE900 have not just more bass but at the same time a much more articulate, refined and layered bass. ... Bass details are amazing on the flagship model. ... Bass response is one of the very best out there up to this day."
"The IE 900 has better staging, much better bass texture and the treble is for my liking much more forward and detailed."
"when I NEED some vocal and midrange bite (say for guitars or sax) just a hint of 2k-4k EQ makes the 900 absolutely shine while keeping the fast and well textured bass and shiny, non-fatiguing treble."
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"have a great soundstage and detail for my fps gaming use (pubg). ... As for the soundstage and for my specific gaming use case, the ie 900 is better than hd 800 s because of the too much spacious soundstage of the hd 800 s. ... I don’t really like it for music and gaming (ie 900 blows it away). ... They’re really good for pubg. ... Most important thing in pubg is being able to pinpoint enemies, and pre-fire. I am not sure what the correct term for this, is it clarity? Resolution? Or detail? Also being able to hear which floor an enemy is at is crucial. All of this I think ie 900 does very good"
"Yea the ie900 is an endgame IEM already haha ... its only diminishing returns even from the ie600."
"superb imaging and treble clarity"
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"I bought the ie900 discounted and use them about 80% of the time due to comfort alone."
"incredibly small shells ... Small enough to actually sleep with, as they do not stick outside of the ear."
"For people with small ears"
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"when I NEED some vocal and midrange bite (say for guitars or sax) just a hint of 2k-4k EQ makes the 900 absolutely shine while keeping the fast and well textured bass and shiny, non-fatiguing treble."
"The IE 900 has better staging, much better bass texture and the treble is for my liking much more forward and detailed."
"Especially with regard to micro details, fine nuances and subtleties, they IE900 excel given the right source and audio files. ... Upper frequencies on the IE900 are never fatiguing, always in control and did I mention the extension? Simply amazing what Sennheiser can do with just one small 7mm dynamic driver here. ... Many multi driver IEMs would (still) struggle to compete in bass and treble extenion vs. the IE900. Simply put, it is "flagship level" treble here (as it should)."
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"The stock tips are awful and just don't work."
"the stock tips come in weird sizes ... they are kind of dry feeling and don get a good seal. ... they won get a proper seal with the stock tips, and it will sound bad."
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"The IE 900 is massively underwhelming at best, and IMO isn’t even in the same league as the Glacier. ... There is absolutely no technical aspect that the Glacier doesn’t absolutely trounce the the IE 900 at (Soundstage, instrument separation, resolution, imaging)"
"Lacking in detail and imaging for the price"
"Vocals sounded stuffy, weird, and recessed"
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"Ie900 is a single driver iem and has coherency that helps with its naturalness, but is then counteracted by its wonky tuning (recessed upper midrange- vocal details gets lost and become nasally)."
"They are slightly underemphasized and there is rather prominent dip in or around the 4kHz area that not everyone will enjoy. ... It makes vocals shine less and somewhat take a backseat in the mix because of it. ... Female vocals especially can therefore sometimes sound a bit more "lean" than they probably should."
"when I NEED some vocal and midrange bite (say for guitars or sax)"
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"The cable in the IE900 is not perfect either btw. Same as for the whole IE series. It's also microphonic but tangles less, does have a good chin slider and is of higher quality in general."
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"After switching back and forth i didn ’t find any value in keeping IE 900. ... For the 1/10th of value with better mids and comfort and no stupid cable connectors IE 100 was no brainer. Kept IE 100, returned the IE 900. ... If i’m shelling out $1K for IEM, i might spend $1.5K to get these instead which price is no concern after all… ... Sennheiser is not up to par with competition and still milking hd 600 and 800s for survival. ... However did it wow me? Not unlike campfire."
"problem with everything but IE200 is it's rly overpriced"
"Lacking in detail and imaging for the price"
You should definitely check out the Sennheiser IE line. From their cheapest IE200 , their midrange IE600 and to the most expansive IE900 they are all amazing iems, with incredibly small shells. Small enough to actually sleep with, as they do not stick outside of the ear.
r/iems • What are your audio unpopular opinions? ->Try ie900 for the clean powerful bass.
r/headphones • Are IEMs are Really better than headphones? ->Exactly, I owned z1r before. Ie900 has slightly more sub bass but z1r has overall slightly better bass quality.
r/headphones • Are IEMs are Really better than headphones? ->Thieaudio Hype 4, sounds better than my Sennheiser HD 800S and Sennheiser IE900
r/iems • What are you favourite IEMs Under $300? ->If ebay sellers aren’t selling junk 400$ for a ie900 is the best single DD sound Ive ever heard. Was speechless at how natural and just easy to listen to they where. Thank the lord Denver has okay audio shops.
r/iems • Searching for the best IEMs for really small ears in all price ranges ->Hi! I have a Glacier and I tried an IE 900 at Can Jam. The IE 900 is massively underwhelming at best, and IMO isn’t even in the same league as the Glacier. There is absolutely no technical aspect that the Glacier doesn’t absolutely trounce the the IE 900 at (Soundstage, instrument separation, resolution, imaging) And Glacier gets the tuning advantage for me with a sound frequency response measurement that tells you little about how it sounds. You have to hear it to understand, but it’s more neutral than the graph with a deftly layered subbass that envelops you. Still fun and engaging, but not as big a u shape as the graph would suggest. That’s the best I can describe it here. Sennheiser is a little behind in the IEM game.
r/iems • Dunu Glacier vs. IE900 ->IE600 > IE200(terrible cable) >> IE900 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> IE300 problem with everything but IE200 is it's rly overpriced, IE600 at $800 msrp most closely competes with $259 Intuaura Splendor II
r/inearfidelity • Best Sennheiser IEM? ->It is a very good pair of IEMs. I've been in this hobby since there were nothing but dynamic drivers, and besides nostalgia, there is a certain warmth about a simple single dynamic driver that is inoffensive with any type of music. My $1,300 Sennheiser IE 900 are one of, if not my, favorite pair of IEMs, and they have a single DD.
r/iems • Is the Letshuoer S08 good? ->I have both and the ie900 is one of the cleanest and most detailed sounding iem I have heard to date and the glacier is on the same level nontheless, the bass is just great with both but the glacier has a stronger rumble and slam while the ie900 is more controlled I would say and the bump on the lower midrange gives more body especially to male vocals, as for the soundstage, both are very capable with perhaps an edge for the Glacier which sounds more around your head while the IE900 is more like a deep straight line in front of you, if that makes any sense. As you also mention the fact that you like female vocals, classical music and instrumental I would suggest that you lean more towards the Glacier as it is a more fun all rounder, since the recessed upper midrange of the ie900 is not for everyone although to me they sound very natural and also great with any music you play, but that's up to your preference as I don't know how the u12t sound apart from what I see in the graph.
r/iems • Dunu Glacier vs. IE900 ->Classical, ost, Post Rock, Rock and Metal (with or without vocals) as you can bump the volume more without harshness and the drums sound simply amazing, also I like male vocals more on them. While the Glacier shines a bit more with what you mentioned and sounds good with anything else you throw at it.
r/iems • Dunu Glacier vs. IE900 ->Thats what i did ! You are awesome and spot on Now owning HD800s & IE900
r/iems • End game iem recommendation? (Currently using ie 900) ->No , i cant recommend the ie200, but the ie600 and ie900 is out of the world And never buy from any other outlet other than Sennheiser hearing website as lots of counterfeits are being sold Or go with open back , the best option, if you aren’t so stuck with iems
r/iems • My first iem and first "expensive" headphones, and I'm a little confused. ->I have tried both U12t and IE 900, but not the Glacier. [I have made a post about it here](https://www.reddit.com/r/iems/s/TBz9ilfcva) IE 900 has top class bass for an IEM, but it didn't impress me as much as U12t did in other areas. So, IE 900 could be an upgrade in bass, but a downgrade in everything else.
r/iems • Dunu Glacier vs. IE900 ->I didn't mention anything about that in my notes. Soundstage in an IEM is a bit overrated in my opinion, it's mostly related to tuning. If you're after better bass, then I would recommend IE 900, as I've seen them going for almost half the price of U12t. My major issue with IE 900 was with vocals.
r/iems • Dunu Glacier vs. IE900 ->**Introduction** I attended an audio show and had the chance to listen to over 30 IEMs. Rather than going too deep on every single one, I wanted to highlight the 3 IEMs that truly impressed me and share some rapid-fire thoughts on the rest. Do note that these are my subjective impressions, and the rapid-fire takes might not convey everything. **64 Audio U12t** 64 Audio was the brand I had looked forward to the most at the show. And U12t was easily the best IEM I heard there. The first thing that caught my attention was its imaging and soundstaging, it was one of the few IEMs that gave me a true sense of holographic staging. I really liked the treble tuning, it was extended, crisp, and avoided being sibilant. The midrange was on the warmer, lusher side, with upper mids slightly recessed for my taste. I hadn’t expected the bass to sound this good coming from BAs. It was detailed, hit hard, but decayed a tad faster than typical DDs. **Softears Enigma** At first, I thought it was just another ridiculously overpriced IEM that would sound mediocre. But I was wrong, the bass quality was pretty good, better than U12t. I didn’t feel anything special about the mids, they were neither shouty nor recessed. I sensed a dip around 5-6 kHz, as I am quite sensitive to peaks there. This made vocals much smoother to listen to, but there was a lack of excitement, so vocals weren’t the strong suit of this IEM. But it was the treble that hooked me and made me want to keep listening. The treble had an 'ethereal' quality. It felt lighter, extended, refined, and more importantly, exciting. Because of this, I just kept listening and ended up staying longer than I had planned, it was that good. **64 Audio U4s** This is basically a 'baby U12t', with a dynamic driver for the bass, giving it a proper bass thump. It had all the qualities I mentioned in U12t, but the overall technical prowess was slightly lower. I am still confused whether I preferred U12t’s faster bass response or U4s meatier bass response, nevertheless it was good. The midrange had similar qualities to what I described in U12t impressions. But the treble performance was a slight downgrade compared to U12t, it was on the splashier side with touch less refinement. **Top Performers in:** **Bass** * 64 Audio Volur * Sennheiser IE 900 **Mid-range** * 64 Audio U12t/U4s * Mega5EST **Treble** * Softears Enigma * 64 Audio U12t **Rapid-fire impressions** **64 Audio Fourte** * Emphasized bass * Recessed vocals * Non-offensive treble * No wow factor * Overpriced **64 Audio Trio** * Recessed mids, but not as much as Fourte * Non-offensive treble * Third best 64 Audio IEM for me **64 Audio U18t** * Treble presentation didn’t work for me * Not as good as U12t **64 Audio Volur** * Best bass I’ve ever heard in an IEM * Treble is quite peaky **64 Audio Nio** * Darkest among the 64 Audio lineup I’ve tried * Not my preferred sound signature **64 Audio Solo** * Best planar IEM I heard at the show * Bass quality wasn’t the best compared to others * Technical performance not up to the price **ThieAudio Monarch MK3** * Chonky shell, but still comfortable to wear * Emphasized yet controlled bass * Treble was slightly peaky * No wow factor **Sony IER Z1R** * Uncomfortable to wear, lacks proper seal * Because of that, bass suffered, I had to hold it with my hands to get the best seal * Bass quality is great (not the best I’ve heard, can’t say much due to poor fit) **Sennheiser IE 900** * Vocals sounded stuffy, weird, and recessed * One of the best bass I heard at the show after 64 Audio Volur * Lacking in detail and imaging for the price **Sennheiser IE 600** * Better tonality than IE 900, especially in the upper mids * Again, not the best in technical performance **Mega5EST** * Most normal-sounding IEM I heard at the show * Quite bassy for this type of mid-range * Not the best in subjective qualities **Dunu Da Vinci** * Similar impression to Mega5EST * This type of sound signature doesn’t work well with such a bass boost **Letshuoer Cadenza 12** * Fairly neutral with a bass boost * Lacks the wow factor * Treble was slightly on the harsher side **Elysian Pilgrim** * Non-offensive sound signature * Treble is a bit forward and spicy * Lacks excitement **Softears RSV** * Bass quality was good * Vocals sounded strained * Nothing special about the treble **Softears Volume S** * Non-offensive, but somewhat shouty on some songs * Slightly peaky treble (in some songs) **Softears Studio 4** * Sounded okay (but in a good way) * Nothing particularly special **FATfreq Maestro Mini** * Driver flex * Too much bass (works well with engaging songs) * Treble not refined **FATfreq Scarlet Mini** * Driver flex * Even more bass (too much on top of the already excessive bass of Maestro Mini) **FATfreq Grand Maestro** * Didn’t felt as bassy as compared to others * Faced similar fit issues like the IER Z1R **Campfire Audio Andromeda Emerald Sea** * Warm sounding with non-offensive treble * Didn’t felt anything special about the rest **Campfire Audio Trifecta** * Very weird sounding (that’s what I wrote in the notes:) * Overpriced for what it is * But looks stunning though **Campfire Audio Astrolith** * Too much treble * Again, overpriced **Campfire Audio Solaris Stellar Horizon** * Best sounding Campfire Audio IEM in my opinion * Bass quality was good * Mids sounded recessed * Energetic treble response
r/iems • Tried Few High-End IEMs at an Audio Show – My Top 3 Picks & Rapid-Fire Impressions ->Ie900 with eq is endgame
r/iems • Searching for the best IEMs for really small ears in all price ranges ->I generally would avoid campfire. Mk3 is a fine choice. For people with small ears and ok with eqing i recommend ie900.
r/inearfidelity • Favourite IEM for a $1000? ->Sounds awkward, but the sennheiser ie900. They were so awful I didn't even finish listening to my iem testing playlist
r/iems • Which IEM made you go 'nope' instantly? 😆 ->They’re both similar, but yeah I’d give the edge to the Monarch. The monarch mk3 is more musical, close your eyes and disappear. Meanwhile the ie900 is more analytical, details just stand out. Bass I would give to the ie900, with mids and highs going to the monarch. I would say the ie 900 is brighter than the monarch as well. Honestly they’re both really good to me, which is why it often comes down to comfort.
r/iems • End game suggestion: AFUL Cantor vs Sennheiser ie900 vs ThieAudio Monarch MK3 vs ThieAudio Prestige LTD. Please suggest the best kilobuck endgame iEM ->https://preview.redd.it/fcktdsz0zjae1.jpg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d5a82a6dc90b6fd8074cacb54b013c3c8dee653f I have recently got myself the IE900 and have the IE200 borrowed from a friend at the moment and I thought why not do a "quick" comparison between the two Sennheiser IEMs given that they are so similar yet so different in many regards (especially in price obviously). Short and simple: The IE200 are great for the price, imo. They can be had for under 100€ refurbished here in Germany which is an incredible value, honestly. As I mentioned, the pair I have here is not mine and just borrowed but I‘m seriously considering getting a pair myself now! **Here is why (and why not):** They are incredibly comfortable in my ears but (and that’s a huge „but“) I needed to tip roll *a lot* to get the optimum sound performance out of them. Couldn’t use the stock tips reliably with them (whereas it strangely works quite well with the IE900). I ended up with Azla Origins and Azla Sedna Earfit Max - both work great for me and the sound is good as well! Once I found my perfect tips, they were equally as comfortable as the IE900, arguably even more so as they are lighter, slightly smaller not as cold to the touch (for the ear if it makes any sense) as that (very very nice) metal build can be a bit cold in the winter :) However, speaking just of build quality and materials, the IE900 obviously trumps the IE200 and it is not even close. The IE200 sound *great*! Cannot fault the tuning much, really. It is a rather safe tuning but an enjoyable one. **Bass:** It has less bass extension than the IE900 and the IE900 *clearly* is much better in the bass department in general (not a fair comparison to begin with but still). The IE900 have not just more bass but at the same time a much more articulate, refined and layered bass. Bass details are amazing on the flagship model. That said, the IE200 (which has two "tuning modes" depending on where you place the silicone tips on the nozzle) has very good bass (on position two, that is). It's maybe not as dynamic and doesn't hit as hard as the other entries in the IE series but it is still good! [Courtesy of headphones.com](https://preview.redd.it/ctdalpahrjae1.png?width=1000&format=png&auto=webp&s=8748a7a4f8372b54728030542bb9f6d5d7910d10) It doesn't overpower anything, it's not bloated - it's just very solid and balanced. For those who want a bit more (and more consistent) bass, there's an easy "tape mod" around for the IE200 which can help but finding the right tips even more important! [Courtesy of Sennheiser](https://preview.redd.it/thcqxn89njae1.jpg?width=1920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=864a69fc710814927d39b8b715f781e4f45c1759) **Mids:** Arguably the "weak spot" of the IE900. They are slightly underemphasized and there is rather prominent dip in or around the 4kHz area that not everyone will enjoy. It makes vocals shine less and somewhat take a backseat in the mix because of it. Female vocals especially can therefore sometimes sound a bit more "lean" than they probably should. Make no mistake, this is not a "flaw" but a deliberate tuning decision of course but still, it's probably not for everyone (and slightly controversial on such an expensive set of IEMs). It's easily fixed with EQ, though, for those who fear it :) It does have its benefits as well. That dip pretty much eliminates sibilance and sharpness in the upper midrange which can be a very good thing, especially when listening at louder volume levels. Other than that, the mids on the IE900 are still very lush, clean airy, honest and accurately rendered with regard to depth, tonality and timbre. They are technically clearly superior to the mids on the IE200 but it still comes down to whether or not one likes their tuning enough, I think. [Courtesy of soundguys.com](https://preview.redd.it/7doyoz8wpjae1.png?width=1840&format=png&auto=webp&s=abeeb2ed3192d829deacf186af984b1eb77fcaa7) The mids on the IE200 are more forward in the mix and more present but still come across as well balanced. There is still a bit of dip in the presence region but way less so than on the IE900. Many "regular" music listeners might find this more approachable and enjoxable even. It might be a bit controversial but the IE200 might have the best midrange *tuning* in the whole IE series. That doesn't mean that they excel in the midrange per se as they are still clearly inferior in the technicalities department compared to the IE900 (and IE600 of course) but nonetheless, the IE200 have very good mids, especially for their price point. **Treble:** It's more of the same, really. The IE200 are not as technically advanced as the IE900 and lack details, air and general extension in direct comparison. Especially with regard to micro details, fine nuances and subtleties, they IE900 excel given the right source and audio files. Upper frequencies on the IE900 are never fatiguing, always in control and did I mention the extension? Simply amazing what Sennheiser can do with just one small 7mm dynamic driver here. Many multi driver IEMs would (still) struggle to compete in bass and treble extenion vs. the IE900. Simply put, it is "flagship level" treble here (as it should). Treble on the IE200 is still very good but less detailed, less technical, slighty more peaky, sometimes a but thinner and with less treble extension...you get the idea. I can only repeat, though, that is mostly obvios in direct comparison to the IE900. On its own, there is not much I would fault gain. We are talking perfectly fine highs here on the IE200 with regard to what you have to pay for them. It will be a very pleasing experience for many people, I am sure of that. https://preview.redd.it/uiocb89rujae1.jpg?width=2766&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e073af65a14f42f2df093409ac5e87888e3dea57 **What I don’t like on the IE200 (and the IE900):** The stock cable that comes with the IE200 is objectively bad. It tangles more than any other cable I have used so far, it is microphonic and it doesn’t even have a (usable) chin slider. It is lightweight I‘ll give it that but other than that, it is just flimsy and feels cheap. The cable in the IE900 is not perfect either btw. Same as for the whole IE series. It's also microphonic but tangles less, does have a good chin slider and is of higher quality in general. I have still exchanged it for a third party cable as you can see in the pictures (it's a fairly cheap Tripowin Solstice in case someone wants to know). Besides that, the IE200 need considerably more power than the IE900, funnily enough. They still work with something like an Apple dongle even but it’s noticeable that there is more headroom on the IE900. Quite an „interesting“ decision, given that the IE200 is supposedly an entry level „gateway drug“ IEM for non-audiophiles into the world of good sound and audiophilia and that target group probably uses just a phone or an Apple dongle much more often than "more advanced“ listeners, I think. The IE900 are easy to drive and can be powered off of pretty much everything which is great given that such a high end IEM can even be used on a Nintendo Switch or even a PS5 controller, if needed. Anyway, the final „negative“ thing is that little black pouch. It does the job but you see that these are the areas where corners needed to be cut for the IE200. It’s alright still but in combination with a cable that tangled this easily, it’s more of a hindrance than a benefit to have, imo. The case on the IE900 is much better and protects the IEMs pretty well. Nothing fancy or special for the high price point but it is (obviously) better than what the IE200 offers. **Conclusion:** Well, not easy. The IE900 is superior in pretty much everything but (maybe) the tuning of the mids. Is it worth 8 -10 times the price of the IE200? Very likely not. It's still the price of admission for flagship level IEMs, plain and simple. You pay for the best in technicalities and build quality the company has to offer but also for prestige of course. Bass response is one of the very best out there up to this day. The IE900 also scale incredibly well when used with a balanced cable and powered by "proper" gear, like expensive dongles or DAPs. It's a marvel of engineering in so many regards but, as Flossy would say, you have to pay to play! The IE200 have an incredible value even if you possiblly might need to buy some extra tips and maybe even a third party cable but once that's done, they sound very very good for the price, are extremely comfortable and easy to forget in the ears. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for an affordable IEM option and that signature Sennheiser sound but "on the cheap". Great little IEM, really.
r/sennheiser • IE200 vs. IE900 - Entry Level vs. High End Sennheiser IEM Comparison (Review) ->Second this. It is such a good fit and good tuning in that series
r/iems • Searching for the best IEMs for really small ears in all price ranges ->So Dunu recently released the dk3001bd ($499) and it has been a outstanding iem for me. I have had this iem for a week now and I can seriously recommend it despite its rather high price atm (may be discounted in the future). It's been extremely hard to put down this iem and really sounds better the more you listen to it as your brain readjust to the treble. Item was also purchased with my own money for this review so thoughts are all my own. Starting with the design, this is clearly a IEM that was designed with a both thought and intent. Whether you like it or not is another topic, but dunu nailed it when it comes to how the iem's execution and the memorability of it. Before even diving into the sound aspect of this iem, dunu manages to captivate a design idea and presentation so well with a cyperpunk look, and a intriguing brain dance naming scheme that perfectly matches its sound. The driver configuration is also on the more innovative side with 1 DD for bass, 4 BA for midrange, and 4 micro-planer for treble per side. The accessories are also up to high standards such as the cable considering dunu started out as a equipment manufacturer in 1994. The drivers are all vented properly in heaps with its design which you see at least three venting sites that relieves pressure buildup and preventing any signs of driver flex. \*\*Driver Configuration\*\* \* Dual-System, Four-Way Precision Crossover \* Flagship “Glacier” Low-Frequency Dynamic Driver \* Custom Mid-High Balanced Armature Drivers \* High-Performance Planar Ultra-High Drivers \*\*Specifications\*\* \* NET WEIGHT: Approx. 8.1 g (per side) \* FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 5 Hz - 40 kHz \* IMPEDANCE : 26 Ω \* SENSITIVITY : 108 dB/mW @ 1 kHz, 122 dB/Vrms @ 1 kHz \* TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: < 0.5% at 1 kHz \* DYNAMIC DRIVER CONFIGURATION: \* 1 Dynamic 4 Balanced Armature 4 Planar \* HOUSING MATERIAL: \* Aerospace-Grade Aluminum Alloy \* WIRE MATERIAL: \* 4-Core Secondary Refined High-Purity Furukawa OCC Copper \* CABLE LENGTH: 1.2 ‡ 0.1 m \* CABLE CONNECTOR: MMCX \* PLUG CONNECTOR: \* Patented Q-Lock Mini Interchangeable Plug System \* INCLUDED ACCESSORIES : \* 4.4 mm TRRRS Balanced, 3.5 mm TRS Single-Ended, 6.3mm \* Cable, 5x eartip styles, nozzle brush, cleaner cloth, cable clip, iem pouch, and IEM carrying case Vocals have very natural energy. The treble while prominent, is effortlessly tuned to avoid sibilance while still providing air. It is one of the few iems on the market that delivers elevated treble without the harshness. It has a style that pays off which is competing with the TOTL IEM in terms detail retrieval. Eartip selection does make a difference so you can subtly alter the treble based on the supplied eartips or your own which is a testament to the finely tuned treble (long stem eartips works the best like spinfit w1, azla sednaearfit series, pentacon coreir al alloy, or a more narrow bore for a better soundstage and treble refinement). At the same time, it manages to make songs you heard before sound new but maintaining neutrality to not be too bass or treble heavy which can overshadow other nuances. No frequency feels like it's left behind, and the bass is textured and controlled with a crunchy sub-bass presence that contrasts excellently with the extended treble. Vocals are well placed in the mix, not too forward or too recessed. They are slightly pulled backed a little so it doesn't sound shouty and allows treble to have more attention. The treble doesn’t seem to overwhelm the entire frequency as it becomes the only thing you hear (unique melody mest 2 is a culprit of this with too much boost of a treble and sharp electrostatic thinness). Personally I find the sound characteristic of planar for the treble to be more satisfying due to their weight and immediacy compared to the softer, quick-decay of electrostatic drivers. It does sound a little less realistic, but also trades balance with not standing out with the other drivers (better coherency). Mid-bass is de-emphasized, but it works in favor with the tuning since every frequency has its place to shine and you hear the extension from both ends. Sub-bass is apparent and the transient speed is fast and dyanmic contributing to the coherence of the sound signature. Vocals are incredibly clear and undistorted, the trade-off in the mid-bass I think allows the vocals to have its own focus and feels clean. Overall, I think dunu has done a fantastic job with tuning these and utilizing the different driver configurations. At no point did I get the feeling the treble was overly separated from the rest of the frequencies like in electrostatics). Main source used was ifi go link MAX dongle which brought out more warmth in the overall mix and helped with powering the micro-planars which I found to be smoother. Treble was pleasant to listen to and I didn’t have to squint hard to hear the details which is a standout of this set, enjoyable enough sound from a neutral set with a nice bass boost and separation by the 9 different drivers. Sound signature can be described as neutral with sub-bass and treble boost. Before buying these, you should be aware of the more neutral presentation of the music and that the treble might not work for every genre if you want it be more forgiving, but serves as a fantastic flavor IEM for hearing all sound in the mix. TLDR; pros: \\- easy to pick out treble detailed trailed by the vocals, space for everything to breathe \\- manages to be extremely resolving without sacrificing midrange quality \\-non fatiguing treble despite being boosted and remains neutral for vocals in any mix cons: \\-fit dependent since the treble is so fine tuned, any adjustment is easily noticeable from tip rolling \\-planar timbre, sometimes the treble can sound too clean and analytical. \\-emphasis on sub-bass rumble rather than mid-bass warmth can also give a more analytical feel, but is still musical nonetheless because it manages to bring out treble excitement without the expense of piercing your brains out I will do a quick comparison between 2 other IEM that I am very fond of which are the sennheiser ie600 and ie900. Whenever I listen to these two iem, I hear a tuning with a purpose and thats the same energy I get with the dunu brain dance. Sometimes you can just tell the sound presentation of a certain IEM and if something is missing by how well they control peaks in the frequencies. IE600 definitely has a bit of sibilance to it despite the use of their resonator chambers, but you can tell sennheiser didn't go all out in evening out its frequencies and only used 2x resonator + a dampener near the nozzle, because it would kinda defeat the purpose of the 3xr resonators in the IE900. Treble overall sounds less refined and detailed than the DUNU but has more bass for a warmer and musical sound. A common theme between IE900 and dunu bk3001bd is their treble extension. The single dynamic driver IE900 has been praised for its unreal feeling in the treble and being being a bass extension rumble monster. Both of these iem have its cons and pro. Ie900 is a single driver iem and has coherency that helps with its naturalness, but is then counteracted by its wonky tuning (recessed upper midrange- vocal details gets lost and become nasally). Dunu is also recessed slightly, but that's honestly how your suppose to tune IEMs to prevent sibilance given how close iems are to your eardrums (without getting shouty and give a more wide separated soundstage.) On the Dunu bk3001bd it may be easier to tell the drivers apart (incoherency and timbre differences), but the more naturalness of the tuning help with it detail retreival (a lot more neutral with breathier vocals presence). Ie900 is on par and beats brain dance for musicality (expected because ie900 is like endgame u/v shape dynamic tuning which kinda makes every song a little bit too energetic; and emulate headphone/speakers by taking aways crucial vocal elements). Best way I can describe the treble in dunu bk3001bd is imaging the overall technical performance of planar drivers in general and now focusing all that on just the treble. It's definitely a detailed and dynamic listen that all BA sets simply just haven't inherently matched, and comes close to my ie900. Overall, I can recommend this IEM and its easily in my top 5 so far. Haven't been impressed with some IEMs I've purchased recently, but the dunu bk3001bd manages to scratch a section of my brain associated with clean audio precision and a purposeful tonality, vocals are centered in the mix despite a treble emphasis. Its kinda funny how sennheiser pours their heart and soul into tuning the treble with a tiny DD for naturalness and have to compromise with ie900 while dunu just places some micro-planars and it retrieve much more details at 1/3 of the cost of ie900 while maintaining natural driver coherency that works with its the sound signature. Not just on these two IEMs, but I have tried sony z1r, mest 2, anole vx, u4s, andromeda, monarch mk2, and have long stopped going above 1k for either worse performance in value or sound. If these ever go on discount, the decision is made easier.
r/iems • Dunu DK3001BD unboxing and review ->Meze Alba, Sennheiser IEX00, Moondrop Chu/Chu2, etc. There are also plenty of hybrid/tribrid IEMs that are not tiny, but still very appropriately sized. I find DUSK to be pretty comfortable despite being a 6-driver tribrid.
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