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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Build / Aesthetic​Both iems are built well. The Galileo is made from 3D printed resin while the DKC is made from alloys. Metal shells or resin? I like them both. Still, I think it’s pretty obvious that the DKC is the better built iem. to me the Galileo feels a bit less solid. They look rad though! As far as looks go… I think the Galileo gets the nod as they are stunning, in my opinion. The Galileo has perfectly contrasting colors with predominantly blue hues with some browns, orange, whites and turquoise colors. The DKC with the tough looking coffee brown is equally nice to look at. Both sets are built at least moderately well but the DKC feels more durable. Both iems look sweet, both come with great cables, and both come with good accessories. The IEM shells are constructed from zinc alloy and are silver matte-finished. The seam separating the faceplate from the body is flush and smooth. The four beveled edges on the faceplate do a good job highlighting shadows and light as intended.

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:- The depiction of vocals and instruments remains clear regardless of musical choice, likely due to the controlled lower frequencies failing to bleed upwards significantly. The upper midrange captures just enough energy to keep the music sounding interesting, and the intimate soundstage engages the listener. Treble Region​The DKC and the Olina share many similarities in the treble region. Both sets offer an above average detail performance with good clarity and bite. I’d say the Olina has a touch more bite, however. The DKC sounds a hint more smoothed over. However, the Olina does sound as though it has the greater treble emphasis of the two. Likely due to the bass emphasis on the DKC. The Olina sounds a bit snappier. Then again, the DKC has the more non-offensive treble which makes it much easier for long listening. The Olina has a bit more punch, but the DKC has the smoother treble. Both have a nice emphasis and both treble regions positively affect the entire mix. 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. Vivid, Lively Sound Profile:-​The primary difference between the Kima and the Kima Classic is the new tuning profile for the pair. The OG Kima had a balanced sound output with a hint of warmth, the new Kima Classic has an increased presence for the lower-end and high-frequency regions bringing in a more vivid sound signature that complements Pop music well!!Despite the good level of fittings, none of the accompanying tips have worked well for me. Except for the S&S, the rest have a narrow core and that detracts from the clarity of the sound. The S&S tips have been a disastrous combination with my ergonomics and a total loss of bass. I really don't understand the cylindrical shape, it doesn't seem to me a very ergonomic design. CONCLUDING REMARKS​The Dunu Kima are competent in terms of tuning, come with excellent accesories, have a great build, and the price is not too absurd. Details​Details on the Dunu Kima Classic are decent and decent is good. However, remember, this is a more fun and musical V-shaped iem. Those attributes (musical, fun) are its main calling cards along with a few others. Of course, this doesn’t mean the DKC is inherently bad at detail retrieval, but it means that it has that much more of an uphill battle at illuminating the fine details. For example, you won’t listen to this set and be drawn into the subtle little intonations within the instrumental harmonics of a live set if the bass is cascading over the spectrum. Also, it doesn’t mean you can’t hear these things, it’s just more difficult. I think the Dunu Kima Classic actually has nice clarity and decent resolution and while the transient response is generally not lightning fast… I do think that the DKC does well for what it is. I’d put the DKC as above average in detail retrieval.

vs Dunu Titan S​Ironically, the most formidable opponent to the Kima come from within the family – Dunu Titan S. The clarity and imaging of the Titan S are a tier above the Kima, and the bass also seem faster.

Is there enough to really separate this set from the rest in the price point? Other than maybe it’s build, look, and the fact that the DKC is more of an all-rounder type listen. The Dunu Kima Classic doesn’t specialize in anything really but excels in a few key metrics. However, I really do enjoy them and am perfectly content and happy with them replaying my library of music. Technicalities-wise, they both have similar imaging, separation and coherency performance but T2 DLC has a bit wider sound/speaker stage. As for detail retrieval, T2 DLC has edgier and sharper definition compared to a more balanced Kima. Finally, we get to the treble which is inoffensive without being spectacular. There is some upper-treble emphasis around 12kHz but that’s about it. Cymbals and hi-hats sound a bit dampened, opting for smoothness at the cost of raw resolution.