Dunu Kima 2: The Best Single DD IEM under $250!?

Pros

  • Good build quality
  • Insane accessories inclusion
  • Well balanced bass 
  • Well bodied lower midrange
  • Forward upper midrange without being shouty
  • Smooth, inoffensive treble
  • Decent treble extension
  • Incredibly natural timbre

Cons
  • Only decent technicalities


Disclaimer
  • Huge thanks to HiFiGo for providing the opportunity for me to review the Dunu Kima 2 by providing a sample. I really do appreciate it. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own, and are not influenced in any way. 
  • Please take this review with only a grain of salt, as everyone's hearing, fit, and gears may differ, so our experience may be different.


Price(MSRP)
  • $119.99


Ear tips
  • Dunu S&S


Drivability
  • Easy to drive.
  • Any decent, modern dongle DAC/Amp should be more than sufficient. 


Packaging
  • Dunu Kima 2
    • Ear tips
      • 3 pairs of generic silicone wide bore ear tips
      • 3 pairs of generic silicone narrow bore ear tips
      • 3 pairs of Dunu S&S ear tips
      • 3 pairs of Dunu Candy ear tips

    • Carrying Case
      • Classic Dunu carrying case, one of the best carrying case out there but it may be too big for some.
    • Four-Core Monocrystalline Copper and Silver-Plated Monocrystalline Copper Hybrid Cable
      • Not a huge fan of this type of cable due to rubber part being tangled very easily.

      • Other than that, not much to complain, excellent cable quality especially for a product in this price range, even comes with interchangeable terminations





    (Picture from official HiFiGo site)




    Build Quality
    • Metal build, very solid and sturdy.

    Fit
    • Fit is generally fine for me, but it isn't the most comfortable one in the world, at least it doesn't cause any discomfort or pain.

    Tonality


    • Warm neutral, or very slight V shaped. 


    Bass
    • Very balanced with a slight mid-bass emphasis.

    • Rumble is present but not the highlight. 

    • Perfect balance of slam, weight, speed, and control.

    • Tight and impactful, with a very natural decay without being too fast. 

    Midrange
    • Lower Midrange: 
      • On the warmer side, with good weight and body
      • Male vocals especially sounds quite natural and well bodied, without being overly bloated or muddy at all.

    • Upper Midrange: 
      • Perfectly forward and lively, never too shouty.
      • Female vocals still pop out from the mix and are highlighted a bit more. 
      • Doesn't sound shrilly at all due to the extra warmth from lower midrange.

    Treble
    • Neutral to my ears, but might lean towards darker or relaxed for some listeners.

    • Exceptionally smooth for a single DD IEM.

    • Decently extended and airy without being splashy at all. 


    Technicalities/Others
    • Decent detail retrieval, not outstanding but not bad at all. 

    • Slightly wide soundstage but not really deep.

    • Imaging is more on the 2D side than 3D but accuracy is quite decent.

    • Decent separation, handles complex tracks quite well without too many issues. 

    • Timbre is incredibly natural, with very realistic vocal and instrumental presentation.

    Conclusion
    • Overall, I think that the Dunu Kima 2 is tuned extremely well especially as a single DD IEM in this price range. 
      • It has an amazing balance of basically everything, without any noticeable flaws (Had a hard time looking for cons), making it one of my most recommended single DD IEMs for under $250. 

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