Wired IEMs
DUNU Falcon Ultra
81Great
$220
Full review dataDUNU Falcon Ultra vs Ziigaat Horizon: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Ziigaat Horizon comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 83. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Ziigaat Horizon - Great overall at around $329.
Wired IEMs
Ziigaat Horizon
83Great
$330
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Ziigaat Horizon leads on 3 of 4 measures.
- DUNU Falcon Ultra
- Ziigaat Horizon
HearWiki score
81
83
Sound
8.5
8.6
Value
8.0
8.2
Price (USD)
$220
$330
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Same generation
The Ziigaat Horizon is 2 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price.
- Falcon Ultra2023
- Horizon20252 yr newer
Specifications
Falcon UltraHorizon
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $220
- $330
- HearWiki score
- 81
- 83
- Released
- 2023
- 2025
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 1DD
- 1DD + 2BA + 2PL tribrid
- Driver type
- dynamic
- tribrid
- Driver configuration
- 1DD
- 1DD + 2BA + 2PL
- Driver size
- 10.7 mm
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 5
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- 24 Ω
- Active noise cancelling
- -
- No
- Weight
- 10 g
- -
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- Connector
- MMCX
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
What reviewers said
DUNU Falcon Ultra
The DUNU Falcon Ultra is a wired single-dynamic-driver IEM that offers a well-balanced, technically capable sound in a compact, well-built shell. It's a versatile performer for its price, though its sound can vary with the source and it provides only average isolation. Overall, it earns strong praise as a well-rounded, easy-to-recommend option for portable audiophile use.
- Pro:Excellent build quality
- Pro:Balanced and clear sound signature
- Pro:Strong technical performance for the price
- Con:Sound quality is source-dependent
- Con:Average isolation
- Con:No noise cancellation or wireless functionality
Ziigaat Horizon
The Ziigaat Horizon is a wired tribrid IEM that delivers impressive technical performance for its price, featuring a spacious, holographic soundstage and strong detail retrieval. Its W-shaped tuning balances clarity and engagement, though its energetic treble and lighter bass impact may not suit everyone. While the sound quality is a standout, the build and accessories feel less premium than the audio performance.
- Pro:Excellent technical ability and detail retrieval
- Pro:Large, holographic soundstage with strong imaging
- Pro:Well-executed W-shaped tuning that balances fun and precision
- Con:Treble can become fatiguing or slightly sibilant for sensitive listeners
- Con:Mid-bass punch is limited, with bass more technical than physical
- Con:Build quality feels somewhat cheap for the price
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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