My favorite part of the sa6 line is the fully recessed 2 pin connector that fits really snugly. Makes it usable while sleeping even for a side sleeper.
Great review as always. I love the fact that you do comparisons to some of the competition. It helps us make a purchase decision. I have 1 question. Would the technicalities of the supernova match or exceed the Mest mkii (imaging, soundstage, separation, etc)?
Nice review. I currently have some Dunu Kima and plan to upgrade. I have my eye on the Moondrop Variations, how do the SA6 mk2's compare to this one. And also do you think an AMP/DAC is necessary to take advantage of them or is the Apple Dongle more than enough?
I prefer my 2’s over my OG’s, b/c they fit better & sound more spacious and airy; sorta’ like planars. Nonetheless, the OG’s are still exceptional universal IEM’s, as they’re lush & a bit more musical, by comparison. My reference is in regards to other IEM’s that I’ve owned or auditioned: Shure 235, 535 & 846. Monarch MK2, Timeless 7hz, Timeless 7hz AE, Raptgo x HBB Hook-X, Campfire Vega 2020 & Dorado 2020.
I'm on the OG Timeless which I absolutely love, and I'm looking to upgrade. I've told that even in the kilobuck range, I won't necessarily be blown away by anything, especially detail retrieval wise - that's how good some say the timeless is. Since it's my first IEM in a VERY long time (think Ultimate Ears Super Fi triple driver lol from 2005 or something), I'm blown away by the timeless. To get a true, proper upgrade, should I consider something like the Helios, or the much loved U12T? I have a set of over ear planars that I love, and the timeless kinda gives me that planar speed and incisiveness. Are BA drivers at all like that? I've heard single DD items, but never a BA or tribrid. Curious to hear your thoughts.
@@BarabasKarabas If you’re asking me, from a point of diminishing returns perspective, you can stop with Timeless AE’s, if they’re comfortable and you get a good to great seal. The SA6 MK2’s hit harder & have a bit more weight, but that’s about it. I loved the sound of the AE’s. Returned them due to poor fit. They were very painful in my ears 🤕 The short & sharp bend upwards on them was wild 🥵 Nonetheless, I was completely satisfied with the resolution & bass of the AE’s ✅ The space & air of the AE’s are unmatched 🤺
@@nazreenshah8001 The 846’s were top shelf, back in the day. They’re more comfy & the bass isn’t as rolled off, but they pale in every other regard, in comparison to the Monarch’s. Nonetheless, the DuNu MK2’s are the best I’ve heard.
I have sa6 mk1 This iem are a dream. I owned u12t, mest, tia trio, odin, solaris and many more but sa6 are awesome. They are not very realistic sounding iem, treble tehey are just ok/good but as a comolete package just great. I do not like ba bass but sa6 is so good I forget that is nit a dd inside.
The bass or lack thereof, is why I'm not buying the SA6 MkII and Blessing 3. I was very close of ordering a SA6 MkII when it first came out, but was afraid the all BA set is going to have poor bass like most IEMs that uses BAs for bass. I need dynamic drivers for bass. Instead of the SA6 MkII, I ordered the Penon 10th Anniversary Edition and an upgrade cable, which comes out to the same price of the SA6 MkII. Thank you for this review.
Thank you for the review. Would you still say that the B3 has one of the best vocals you have ever heard in an iem? Oh and could you please add the q&a?
I just placed an order for HIFIMAN Ananda Stealth a few hours ago at $550. How would you compare the audio quality between the two. Is it even a fair comparison? My ears would say yes, what do you think?
Hi, does the acrylic hold over time? both my shure SE215 and sE425 have cracks where the sides join, the plastic becomes brittle and falls apart in that same spot
I wait for the performer 8 then I will decide if they are at a similar price.I don t like too much bass and treble kardon sound, I like reference type.For me it's mistake the bass tuning but there are a lot of bass heads out there.I also hope crinacle makes a warmer Blessing 3 Dusk with less 8 khz peak and more air over 10 khz range.Great review ❤
@@anatol1204 yeah around 450 would be awesome though they do state its way more advanced than the p5's so....maybe i should just say fuck it and buy the monarch mk2 instead. skip mid tier entirely
Btw I received with my Meteor also Helios cable 😉😆so the guys at Symphonium told me when you order Helios( I said I am interested)we will send you the Meteor cable with it😆🕺❤️💯
You know this is a side tangent but when you say the words "Popular Demand" by itself with no context. It's like Jerry Seinfield comes in my head: What do you mean this demand has popularity? Can demand be unpopular"
There's clearly context here. SA6 Ultra is one of the very few IEMs that sold over MSRP second hand due to having a very limited release and the OG Sa6 just being a very popular IEM. (The entire stock sold out within a week of launch from memory.) It's only natural that DUNU would follow up with a massed produced version of the SA6 Ultra, those collab commissions do take their toll don't they?
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Thoughts on ear tips, Xenns Top, Optimus Prime, and more in the audience Q&A 👉 ua-cam.com/video/HnXqfXtnVCI/v-deo.html
Please do review with KZ PR1 pro and PR2 HBB
Hey man is it really that much difference between mk1 vs mk2 I coped a og for $300 ?
My favorite part of the sa6 line is the fully recessed 2 pin connector that fits really snugly. Makes it usable while sleeping even for a side sleeper.
Great review as always. I love the fact that you do comparisons to some of the competition. It helps us make a purchase decision.
I have 1 question. Would the technicalities of the supernova match or exceed the Mest mkii (imaging, soundstage, separation, etc)?
Don't have MEST on hand to compare, but no, I don't think SA6 competes with MEST on techs.
@@SuperReviewSorry i meant the supernova vs mest (not the sa6 vs Mest).
@@h1a8 I like Supernova better than MEST, but answer to the question of technicalities is too long for a UA-cam comment.
Catch the light, Dunu. CATCH THE LIGHT!
Nice review. I currently have some Dunu Kima and plan to upgrade. I have my eye on the Moondrop Variations, how do the SA6 mk2's compare to this one. And also do you think an AMP/DAC is necessary to take advantage of them or is the Apple Dongle more than enough?
I prefer my 2’s over my OG’s, b/c they fit better & sound more spacious and airy; sorta’ like planars. Nonetheless, the OG’s are still exceptional universal IEM’s, as they’re lush & a bit more musical, by comparison. My reference is in regards to other IEM’s that I’ve owned or auditioned: Shure 235, 535 & 846. Monarch MK2, Timeless 7hz, Timeless 7hz AE, Raptgo x HBB Hook-X, Campfire Vega 2020 & Dorado 2020.
I'm on the OG Timeless which I absolutely love, and I'm looking to upgrade. I've told that even in the kilobuck range, I won't necessarily be blown away by anything, especially detail retrieval wise - that's how good some say the timeless is. Since it's my first IEM in a VERY long time (think Ultimate Ears Super Fi triple driver lol from 2005 or something), I'm blown away by the timeless. To get a true, proper upgrade, should I consider something like the Helios, or the much loved U12T? I have a set of over ear planars that I love, and the timeless kinda gives me that planar speed and incisiveness. Are BA drivers at all like that? I've heard single DD items, but never a BA or tribrid. Curious to hear your thoughts.
@@BarabasKarabas If you’re asking me, from a point of diminishing returns perspective, you can stop with Timeless AE’s, if they’re comfortable and you get a good to great seal. The SA6 MK2’s hit harder & have a bit more weight, but that’s about it. I loved the sound of the AE’s. Returned them due to poor fit. They were very painful in my ears 🤕 The short & sharp bend upwards on them was wild 🥵 Nonetheless, I was completely satisfied with the resolution & bass of the AE’s ✅ The space & air of the AE’s are unmatched 🤺
@@emailkennyHi bro, how u compared the se846 with monarch mk2 in terms of soundstage, technicality and tonality?
@@nazreenshah8001 The 846’s were top shelf, back in the day. They’re more comfy & the bass isn’t as rolled off, but they pale in every other regard, in comparison to the Monarch’s. Nonetheless, the DuNu MK2’s are the best I’ve heard.
@@emailkenny appreciate with your thought and explanation. Looking forward to try the sa6 mk2 sounds
I have sa6 mk1
This iem are a dream.
I owned u12t, mest, tia trio, odin, solaris and many more but sa6 are awesome.
They are not very realistic sounding iem, treble tehey are just ok/good but as a comolete package just great.
I do not like ba bass but sa6 is so good I forget that is nit a dd inside.
Really intersting comparsion vs Solaris
Interesting. I tried them in a shop and they sounded quite sibilant. The most out of all IEMs I tried there. All “s” and “sh” sounds were very sharp.
Really want to try them. Btw can't stop listening to Meteor quite fascinating, an emotional advanture❗️❤️👍☀️
Meteor is def special.
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The bass or lack thereof, is why I'm not buying the SA6 MkII and Blessing 3. I was very close of ordering a SA6 MkII when it first came out, but was afraid the all BA set is going to have poor bass like most IEMs that uses BAs for bass. I need dynamic drivers for bass.
Instead of the SA6 MkII, I ordered the Penon 10th Anniversary Edition and an upgrade cable, which comes out to the same price of the SA6 MkII.
Thank you for this review.
How does Penon 10th Anniversary Edition compare to Xenns Top? I m undecided between SA6 MK2 and Xenns Top
Well i consider myself a basshead and i love the mk2 so there's that...
@@dilankalpa me too; sa6mk2 or zens top?
@@margaperex7059 I ordered Xenns Top thinking that MK2 would lack good bass.
How would you compare the SA6 Mk2 to something like the Helios or U12t? As always, great video and awesome review, keep it up!
Not that similar tonally or technically.
Thank you for the review. Would you still say that the B3 has one of the best vocals you have ever heard in an iem? Oh and could you please add the q&a?
Sorry about the Q&A link, here you go: ua-cam.com/video/HnXqfXtnVCI/v-deo.html
I do think B2 has better vocal presentation than B3 FWIW.
If I've already got Monarch MK2, Orchestra lite, and U4s already. Is SA6 mk2 worth to add/substitute to collection or not?
No
How it compares to Moondrop S8? In terms of tonality and (especially) technical performance. Thanks.
S8 is more vocal forward: squig.link/?share=Super_22_Target,Moondrop_S8,Dunu_SA6_mkII_(off)
S8 imaging is next level and bass is tighter.
i havent heard the supernova and the Meteor but to me the B3 definitely better than the SA6 Mk2, even the OG SA6 is better than the SA6 Mk2 to me.
How do they compare with Campfire Audio Holocene?
SA6 definitely looks nicer than SA6 MKII.
Increased size of the mkII makes it less appealing as well
are you going to be reviewing the xenns top next please :)
Might do a short.
Ordered my 7th acoustics Supernova yesterday.
Share pictures on Discord.
@@SuperReview They have some new abalone colours to choose from too. 😋
Do you prefer this over Thieaudio Monarch MK2 in terms of overall sound quality, comfort and fit and long listening sessions? Thanks.
Uh, SA6 fits a lot better than Monarch mk2, but sound wise, no, I prefer Monarch.
I just placed an order for HIFIMAN Ananda Stealth a few hours ago at $550. How would you compare the audio quality between the two. Is it even a fair comparison? My ears would say yes, what do you think?
Comparing IEMs and open-back headphones is pretty hard.
Which would you say has better mid range between this and the Meteor?
Probbbbbably the SA6, if you can resist the bass switch.
Compared to Studio 4?
I compared Studio4 and SA6 in the Studio4 review.
Hi, does the acrylic hold over time? both my shure SE215 and sE425 have cracks where the sides join, the plastic becomes brittle and falls apart in that same spot
Haven't had that issue with any of my IEMs.
I wait for the performer 8 then I will decide if they are at a similar price.I don t like too much bass and treble kardon sound, I like reference type.For me it's mistake the bass tuning but there are a lot of bass heads out there.I also hope crinacle makes a warmer Blessing 3 Dusk with less 8 khz peak and more air over 10 khz range.Great review ❤
same here! deciding between p8's and sa6 mk2. i love the p5's and never had a dunu
@@havenloss8107 let's see, the graph seems very good I hope it's not over 500€
@@anatol1204 yeah around 450 would be awesome though they do state its way more advanced than the p5's so....maybe i should just say fuck it and buy the monarch mk2 instead. skip mid tier entirely
@@havenloss8107 you know what I m not convinced yet about the longevity of iems I hesitate spend that much
@@anatol1204 same i guess since my most expensive so far is the p5
You forgot to brush your eyebrows. Is this brush better than the one that comes with the og?
I forgot that too.
i got the sa6 new for $400, that a good deal?
You happy with it?
I got one for $290!
Watching again this review . Do you think Mark I should get the SA6 mk2, having the Meteor ❓☀️
Supernova
Btw I received with my Meteor also Helios cable 😉😆so the guys at Symphonium told me when you order Helios( I said I am interested)we will send you the Meteor cable with it😆🕺❤️💯
Hello, how are you, what would you recommend if I had to buy an IEM for 250 to 350 dollars?
Blessing 3
Would you say the Supernova better than the Geae?
For my tastes definitely.
How are you doing Mr. Ryan? Are you in the throes of renovation yet?
Just paid for the city to review the plans, then paying for permits, then paying for a new rental, then paying for renovation 🫠
@@SuperReview Not to worry. In a few months you will be poor but happy in your upgraded home environment. 👍🏻
You know this is a side tangent but when you say the words "Popular Demand" by itself with no context. It's like Jerry Seinfield comes in my head: What do you mean this demand has popularity? Can demand be unpopular"
Who /are/ these people?
@@SuperReview "What's the Deal With Popular Demand"
Criminals are unpopular and wanted, aren't they?
Bum-bum-bum-bum-dee-dahp!
There's clearly context here.
SA6 Ultra is one of the very few IEMs that sold over MSRP second hand due to having a very limited release and the OG Sa6 just being a very popular IEM. (The entire stock sold out within a week of launch from memory.)
It's only natural that DUNU would follow up with a massed produced version of the SA6 Ultra, those collab commissions do take their toll don't they?
Please can you tell me if the Zen Top is better than the sa6mk2 and sa6 ultra?
Not better, different. More contrasty, less midrangey.
Please review kz pr2
MY double-blue SA6 Ultra is way easier on the eyes than that odd 2-tone elephant butt lookin thing. Just my 2 cents.
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yeah but the mk2 is step up sound quality wise, so theres that...
@@ta114 Subjectively not objectively. SA6 Ultra is more mid-centric.
Wow, the review came across more negative than I thought….😢
It is quite good, perhaps I focused too much on why it's not excellent.
Why don't you do something nice like go to skid row in down town LA and give some KZ iems to the homeless
Have you experienced any sibilance or harshness with the Supernova. And will they fit small/medium ears ok…thanks.
Review: ua-cam.com/video/cPwoHIvgBHA/v-deo.html