DUNU Kima 2 – $120 IEM for the Natural Midrange Lover – Honest Audiophile Impressions
A BIG thank you to DUNU Topsound for providing the Kima 2 for review, much appreciated.
The DUNU Kima 2 is based off the Kima & Kima Classic that I have reviewed in the past, both were solid performers but I do find the Kima 2 to be the best of the 3. How does it compare to the Moondrop Aria 2 & Kotori Zephyr?
Purchase:
https://www.dunu-topsound.com/product-page/kima-2
Chapters:
00:00 Intro/Specs/Box/Hi-Res Sticker
01:25 Carry Case
02:20 Tips
03:33 Cable
05:08 Build/Comfort/Isolation
07:30 Source Pairing
09:10 Bass
10:36 Mids
11:46 Treble
12:33 Technical Abilities
16:00 vs Moondrop Aria 2
17:30 vs Kotori Zephyr
18:35 Conclusion
19:31 Exiting
I am not a professional sound engineer, producer, musician, or vocalist, etc. I have not done any scientific research, measurements, or in-depth testing of any kind; just my own listening, comparing and internet reading/research. I have limited, real-life experience with recording, mixing and mastering gear. I have been involved since my teenage years with various churches as an amateur sound booth technician.
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Between Dunu Kima 2 and HiBy Yacht 10, which one should I choose?
Hello Dave please suggest me which iem to buy (1. Kotori zephyr (2. Moondrop cadenz (3. Moondrop Kato
My sound preference is excellent imaging,instrumental separation and vocals. Also please recommend any other iem of your choice around $200
Thanks! Dunu always have spicy tuning
The Ibasso Klee is also very good for the price, quite a surprise. Great review Dave,thanks.
Thank you Dave for another nice review. The Kima 2 is tuned very similarly to the original Moondrop Starfield. The Starfield was my first IEM. When I first listened to the Kima 2, I remember thinking to myself that there must be a balanced armature driver in the Kima 2 since the macro details are nice and clear. Moondrop went a different way in the tuning for the Starfield 2 which makes the Starfield 2 too sibilant for me in the upper midrange and lower treble regions. Yet for me, the Kima 2 is a greatly improved original Moondrop Starfield in terms of similar tuning yet with much nicer technical performance. The Kima 2's macro detail clarity and resolution, especially for fainter macro details, really caught my attention.
The Zephyr price difference seems justified but two great choices at their price point means we win as consumers ????
I've been using mine for two months now. Warm, natural, well implemented single dd. I don't get the wifu , the stand… But cable and accessories are superb for the price.