DUNU Mortise
Good value
At a glance
- Brand
- DUNU
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wired
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2026
Score breakdownoutstanding overall
The DUNU Mortise is an open-back dynamic headphone featuring an ultra-thin carbon fiber diaphragm, N52 high-flux magnetic circuit, and North American black walnut housing. It includes a high-purity single-crystal copper cable with Q-Lock Mini interchangeable plug system.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The DUNU Mortise is a wired, open-back over-ear headphone with a 50mm dynamic driver and a lightweight carbon fiber diaphragm, housed in North American black walnut for a natural, resonant sound. It offers a high-impedance design with a detachable high-purity copper cable and interchangeable plugs, making it a versatile option for audiophiles seeking detailed, spacious audio without active noise cancellation.
What works
- Open-back design for a wide, airy soundstage
- High-flux magnetic circuit and carbon fiber diaphragm for precise transient response
- Detachable cable with interchangeable plug system for flexibility
- Lightweight wooden housing adds aesthetic appeal and resonance control
What doesn't
- No active noise cancellation, suitable only for quiet environments
- Requires a dedicated amplifier due to high impedance and moderate sensitivity
- Limited controls and no built-in features, focusing purely on sound quality
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
Specifications
| Driver | 50 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 50 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 5 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 38 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB/mW |
| Sensitivity (dB/Vrms) | 113 |
Audio
| Driver | 50 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 50 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 5 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 38 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB/mW |
| Sensitivity (dB/Vrms) | 113 |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | No |
|---|---|
| Controls | none |
Design
| Weight | 325 g |
|---|---|
| Detachable cable | Yes |
| Connector | 3.5 mm |
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