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DUNU Talos

72/ 100
Good
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From reviews 76/ 100Priced about right
$200
typical price, USD
Discontinued
Manufacturer pageBuy now onAmazon

At a glance

Brand
DUNU
Type
Wired IEMs
Fit
-
Connection
Wired
Noise cancelling
No
Released
2022

Score breakdowngood overall

Sound8.0
Value7.0

A wired dual-mode hybrid IEM with one 14.6 mm planar-magnetic driver and two balanced-armature drivers. Its switchable planar-only and planar+BA modes target listeners who want two different tunings in one IEM.

The HearWiki takeAI-condensed

The DUNU Talos is a wired hybrid IEM combining a 14.6mm planar driver with dual balanced armatures, delivering a lively, W-shaped sound with impressive width and precise imaging for its price point. It offers two distinct voicings—a smoother planar mode and a more energetic hybrid mode—though the latter leans bright and may demand a capable source to tame its edge. Built for detail-focused listeners, it excels spatially but shows some upper-midrange glare and benefits from amplification.

What works

  • Wide, immersive soundstage with strong imaging
  • Flexible dual tuning modes for varied preferences
  • Excellent technical detail and clarity for the price
  • Lightweight and comfortable fit at just 14g

What doesn't

  • Bright stock tuning, especially in hybrid mode
  • Upper-midrange glare can be fatiguing
  • Requires amplification for optimal performance

Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.

Specifications

Audio - DUNU Talos
Driver2-driver hybrid
Driver typehybrid
Drivers per side2
Impedance16 Ω

What the reviews said

3 source(s) feeding this product's score.

audioreviews.org

This review describes the Talos as highly capable both tonally and technically, with excellent spatial presentation and a large soundstage. It is presented as best suited to experienced listeners who value precision and detail, while noting some upper-midrange glare and a need for amplification.

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theheadphonelist.com

The review frames the Talos as a dual-voiced IEM with a more appealing planar mode and a more aggressive hybrid mode. The overall impression is that it is a strong performer with useful flexibility, though the brighter hybrid presentation may not suit everyone.

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twister6.com

The reviewer says the Talos offers an energetic W-shaped sound with very good technical performance for the price, including a wide soundstage and strong imaging. They also note that its stock tuning can sound bright, and the hybrid mode is even brighter than preferred.

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