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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There is a definite openness occurring with a perceivably wider stage and these tips add some punch to the treble region for me. I think the only real improvements in my mind is the treble could use a touch more body and possibly some more depth and texture. Lastly, the black tips - christened "vocal" - tips are the least isolating, but provide the largest soundstage and the best technicalities. While having the same energy as the bottom treble, the upper midrange is expressive, clear, and filled with wonderful nuances. The Kima dynamic driver features a single 10mm dual cavity, the most recent DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) diaphragm, and a strong N52-based magnetic circuit.

It was when I began using more powerful sources that I really started to see what the DKC was made of. The Olina SE is slightly better in soundstage, micro-detailing and instrument separation, though it is less bassy and "fun" sounding. Yes, the DKC naturally scales to the quality of the source and with a hint more power, but I don’t think it is entirely necessary.

The bass has more of a punch than a rumble, but the treble is quiet and the middle sounds very much like the V6. A peak at about 8 – 10 kHz is likely an artifact of the measurement rig and may not exist as depicted here. The mid bass is also improved with its slam more emphasised and thump are more rigorous yet still the control and the texture and details seems to be at the same caliber as the OG Kima. The lower mids have a hint of warmth (like I’ve stated) and they also appear to be slightly held back, (as with any V-shaped set) but I’ll be honest; they don’t appear to be without a ubiquitous presence. On the bright side (pun intended), it adds some upper harmonics to bring a sparkle to certain bell-like notes and the ride cymbal.

iFi Hipdac - The bass response rises, especially in the sub bass range, as Classic is paired with the hipdac, and produces relaxing sound. Strings don’t have the greatest bite but also, they aren’t wholly horrible either as the secondary harmonics and details are still on point in my opinion.The treble is as clear and transparent as the original Kima, but the sound is more pronounced and exciting, especially in the lower treble. Even with the “Tanchjim Tanya Filter Mesh” over the front nozzle, the Olina still doesn’t reach the fun factor and straight up slam and authority of the DKC bass. The initial kick feels only mildly robust, but the resulting harmonics and resonant echo does have some body and depth with an atmospheric decay. 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. Resolution is nice for a V-shape, but isn’t perfect, and this can cause a few minor clarity issues as far as instrumentation is concerned.

Internals​The new Classic version of the Kima shares the exact same 10mm DLC single Dynamic Driver set-up.I’ve already said all of this, but the sound comes across as a nicely done “slight” V-shape with a stirring musicality, an ardent and subtly emphatic auditory expression which carries nice macro-dynamics and a nicely detailed treble region too. But at the end of the day, the DUNU Kima plays to the same song and dance established by the MoonDrop Aria two years ago. The sound is clearly emphasized enough for most any genre and is robust enough to indulge the “fun factor” within us. The DKC does very well from multiple source tonalities so I’m sure whatever you have should be more than fine.