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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Both IEMs have a mild U-shaped sound signature, T2 DLC is tad brighter. Bass is tighter on T2 DLC, midrange is a tad leaner but crispier especially on strings. Then on treble quality, it has more shimmer and tad more airy. Build / Design / Internals / Fit / Drivability​ Build Quality​One thing is for sure, Dunu knows how to craft a well built and well-designed earphone… no matter the price tag or tier group. Just like the original Kima, the Classic (or “DKC” as I’ll call it for review purposes) is built using high precision melting and casting of high-density metal alloy. I adored the build and shape, the style and the durability of the Dunu Kima and so it’s no wonder that I especially enjoy the DKC’s stylistic build due to the new coffee-gray colorway (I’ll cover that in the next section). I will add that the shape may cause some fit issues, or better said; the shell shaping may cause some fiddling around to get a seal. Something about how they don’t exactly hug the ear perfectly and the DKC also has a shorter nozzle. Rest assured I was always able to get a seal. Sound Differences​The Olina takes a more neutral approach whereas the DKC is a bit warmer due to the bass presence. So, take that into account. The Olina has better resolution and is more balanced across the mix while the DKC is clearly more fun and dynamic. Details come across better on the Olina and the Olina has a perceivably tighter and speedier transient response. I could simply say that all technicalities are better on the Olina and that would cover it. Does this make the Olina better? Absolutely not. That is a very subjective question as the DKC has its own rewarding qualities that Olina struggles with. Let’s get into it. 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 Mobile solutions​It was when I began using more powerful sources that I really started to see what the DKC was made of. Even something as mildly powerful as the Fiio UTWS5 was able to really bring upon great mobile sound quality. The embedded AK4332 dac issues a slight warmth and a beefed-up bass region and the DKC followed suit while also coming across pretty clean. Certainly, one of the best true wireless options on the market. Using the IFi Go Blu with its warmer and more lush Cirrus Logic CS43131 dac chip I found the DKC gained a bit more in note weight and vibrance, and macro-dynamics came alive. Especially on 4.4 balanced.

The treble is as clear and transparent as the original Kima, but the sound is more pronounced and exciting, especially in the lower treble. Despite starting at 10 kHz, the high treble has a timid response that, in my opinion, dims the soul of the vocalists or instruments while maintaining an airy presence. Most of the time, the sound felt similar to the original Kima, where the vocals sound natural; they aren't sibilant or hot, and the instrumentation is the same. The lower treble, on the other hand, performs melodically with the entire range while being upfront. The instrumentation is clear, and the vocals are lively. Every component is properly and fairly positioned, and they all work well together. The vocals and instruments are distinct and unobtrusive. The treble area responds by appearing generally soothing and unobtrusive. As a result, the treble region sounds more forward, clear, and crisp overall.

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The Dunu Kima Classic comes across like a warm/neutral and more fun Dunu Kima OG. You’ll notice there’s an extra bass bump, as well as some added emphasis in the upper-mids through the treble which creates a more energetic Kima. A little more V-shaped in sound signature from the original. A little more on the fun side compared to the OG. The Classic is slightly V-shaped to a Harman type sound, yet one thing I’m not hearing is an obvious dip or recess in the midrange that would be considered a large detriment as with most V-shaped sets. The DKC is pretty nicely resolving considering the tuning.

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. 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. Scene-wise, there's a more congested sound in the T4 Plus, narrower too. The Kima's oval-like soundstage is wider and details seem more discernible, due to its larger, more expansive soundstage. The resolution of the T4 Plus is tighter and more compacted, preventing details from flowing more naturally and expressively. They tend to be crowded, although it is true that they are there, but more overlapping and sometimes superimposed. For these reasons, the image is more coherent, visible and discernible in the Kima. Aria needs a tad more power output compared to KIMA which you need to crank a volume output a bit. As for tonality, both have a U-shaped sound profile. Aria has more bass but it doesn't have a clean bass response, midrange is even recessed compared to Kima as it is too lean in my liking (I'm very critical towards KATO and KXXS because of this inherent leanness on midrange). And treble of Aria is indeed unrefined as it has peaky upper mids and yet it sounds uneven with instances of being tinny sounding then a subdued treble air. While retaining the praised look of the OG Kima, the new Kima Classic has a new color scheme for its shells. The pair has a beautiful coffee grey color scheme with a golden ear nozzle. The ear shells here are crafted using high-precision melting and casting molds. They are then finished with a specially selected sandblasting process giving them a nicely textured finish!! Color-Matched Cable Shielding:-Dunu S&S​Lastly are my favorite tips in the bunch, the Dunu S&S eartips. For whatever reason the only size which fits my ears are the large size, but I love what these tips can do for the sound. There is a definite openness occurring with a perceivably wider stage and these tips add some punch to the treble region for me. The S&S tips honestly upgrade almost every area of the mix with a nice lift to the midrange which just so happens to be what the DKC could use. The bass tightens to a small degree and the stage opens up with added air to the sound. DUNU KIMA ด้วยค่า impedance ขนาด 32 Ohm และ ความไวเสียง Sensitivity 108 dB ทำให้เป็นชุดหูฟังทีขับง่าย Dunu​Dunu has been around for quite some time and started their audio journey producing OEM/ODM produced products for both telecommunications as well as audio companies. They have actually been developing earphones and other audio products since 1994. However, it wasn’t until 2006 that the brand name “Dunu” first made an entry into the scene. They began creating driver materials and diaphragm materials which ultimately led to many Dunu created patents. Ever since then, Dunu has been steadily producing highly competitive audio products that I’m sure most of the readers are very well aware of. Dunu has a way of creating products which scream “premium” in every way and sound the part too. Daps​Actually, I found that the DKC has the sort of tuning and tonality which works pretty well with most any source as far as synergy is concerned. It has that warm/neutral type of sound that just resonates with most any dac. Using one of my favorite daps, the iBasso DX240 (basically a Dawn 4.4 on steroids) which has an ES9038Pro dac chip and a ton of power, the sound is fantastic and the full breadth of the DKC’s ability begins to show forth. I don’t necessarily think it has anything to do with power, but the DKC is scaling to the quality of the source being used. Even better was the Shanling M6 Ultra. Truthfully, I spent almost all of my time critical listening with this set-up. The M6 Ultra uses an AK4493SEQ chip with its velvet technology. The sound is sublime as a pairing with the DKC on medium gain settings with no hiss. Based on my initial testing of the previous products of Dunu, It seems that Dunu isn't keen too much on technical aspects, rather they evidently concentrate more on tonal balancing. And I expected, technical performance of DUNU KIMA will be rather average to above average.

Fit / Isolation​The DKC fits me fairly nicely when I fiddle for a minute. A small price to pay for a good seal on this latest Dunu single DD. The shape is kind of flat against the ear with a shorter front nozzle. Couple that with the fact that the Dunu S&S eartips are a sort of odd fit themselves and what you have is a fiddling session. No problem though, I expect as much from any iem I put into my ears. I have zero idea how the DKC will fit you, but I do think the DKC has a pretty universal build which should fit most ears. You may not have any of my fit issues at all, and they may fit you like a glove. Isolation is actually quite good so long as you get a good seal. Once a seal is made there is very minimal sound leakage as well as pretty nice attenuation of outside noises. Certainly, these are not meant for stage use but for casual listening so this isn’t the greatest priority for most people purchasing the Dunu Kima Classic.

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I heard, that the thing I should be choosing IEMs based on the graph, but I have no idea what I am looking for in the graph. KIMA comes with DUNU’s latest S&S straight silicone ear tips. These offer a super smooth wearing comfort and also enhances the midrange and vocals performance of the pair. DUNU has also bundled these same eartips with the Talos and with the recently launched SA6 Ultra. KIMA comes with a high-quality 4-strand single-crystal silver-plated copper cable. This high-purity cable delivers a clean sound signal transmission with low interference to the signal during transmission.