Hybrids vs titans: overview headphones Dunu DN-2000 and Titan 5

The Company Dunu Topsound has long been familiar to advanced audiophiles, who appreciate high-quality sound at an affordable price. Starting with the production of OEM models for major brands, Dunu has their own line of earphones, which often does not yield even expensive solutions. Some of its representatives are hybrid and dynamic headphones with titanium diaphragm. It will be the subject of today's review.

If we talk about the DN-2000, they have a lot in common with its predecessor DN-1000: dynamic transducer for lower frequencies, and two reinforcing at mid and high frequencies. At the same time, in the new model the manufacturer has focused on neutrality and tried to minimize all the disadvantages of hybrid solutions.

The basis of 5 Titan formed Titan 1, which has become so popular that even the Fiio decided to launch them under their own brand, slightly changing the cable and the package. But you cannot say that it is just "big brother" first "titans": it is rather interesting alternative, offering users a closed-ear design, removable cable and signature sound Dunu.

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specifications

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• Transducers: dynamic 10 mm + 2 balanced armature
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• Sensitivity: 102 dB ± 2 dB
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• Impedance: 16Ω
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• Frequency response: 10 Hz — 30 kHz
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• Plug: gold-plated, 3.5 mm, TRS, corner
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• Cable: symmetrical, 1.2 m
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• Weight: 22 g

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• Beam: 13 mm titanium diaphragm
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• frequency Range: 10 Hz – 40 kHz
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• sound pressure Level: 108±2dB/mW
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• Impedance: 32Ω
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• Plug: 3.5 mm TRS, l-shaped
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• Cable: replacement, 1.2 m
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• Weight: 24 g

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Packing and delivery

Dunu has always paid much attention to the packaging and scope of delivery in the case of the DN-2000 also decided to keep level. Box cardboard hides an unusual round window through which is visible the headphones. Even devices for 600-1000 dollars so rarely demonstrate.

In Addition to the headphones, the kit laid out:

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• 3 pairs of nozzles of different sizes of clear silicone (soft and bassy supply)
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• 3 pairs of nozzles of different sizes of grey silicone (detailed submission)
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• 3 pairs of lobe tips
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• 1 pair of foam tips
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• 1 pair -
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• adapter for connectors 6.3 mm
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• adapter for dual connectors in aircraft
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• fancy and stylish aluminium carry case headphones
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• 6 pairs of metal rings for tuning sound
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• 4 pairs of rubber rails (about which I'll write a little below)
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• clothespin to secure the wire

It is Difficult to say that the kit is NOT put, as here there is everything you need. Box, Titan 5, also made in the corporate style Dunu: under the convenient cover on the magnet — a window through which looked through the headphones, and Max Barsky on the inner liner.

In the box put 6 pairs of different odnoplanovye nozzles (different design and width "exhaust"), 6.3 mm adapter, a clip to attach the cable to clothing and a plastic box for storage. By the way, the silicone lining on the main body of earphone, which improves the fit by fixing in the ear as in the DN-2000 here too. To the ear pads need to get used to, but it kompensiruet fortress landing, and it is very useful for running and other active ways to spend time.

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Design and fit

The face of it, Titan 5, there is a continuity with the Titan 1, but there are differences. The first is the housing material: it is now stainless steel, is molded under pressure. Due to this, the headphones are a little heavier, but look very stylish. In addition, there are closed-back design — in housing now only one hole on the part that faces the inside of the ear. Another important innovation is the interchangeable cables using MMCX connectors.

As for landing, do not approach the titans can, perhaps, only owners of the smallest ears. Weight is evenly distributed along the outer part of the ear, and the comfort and sound can be compared to headphone-plugs.

Earphones assembled very efficiently and, if to take into account the replacement cable, just last for as long as possible. Cable, by the way, is made of plain black silicone, but not harden in the cold, does not tangle in the incomprehensible "something" that eliminates microphonic effect, including using the clip on the clothes in the kit.

In the DN-2000 manufacturer decided to leave the chrome housings used in previous hybrid models, the headphone company. Instead, we are greeted by metal buildings color "champagne". Form headphones other: is a round cylinder with a small circular tabs on outer edge and a company logo on the ends.

For a more secure fit used rubber "petals" — this series is made of special projections-hooks. Headphones include both direct and behind-the-ear wearing: lots of nozzles in the complete set allows you to choose a suitable for comfortable wear option.

The Cable here is also in black silicone shell, but the inside is reinforced, that leaves all doubt in strength. On the wire there are traditionally branded invention Dunu — rubber "tongue" for the winding wire. In the process of testing the MIC effect is not revealed, and even at 15 degrees below zero, the cable is not very harden.

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Sound

To listen To the following equipment was used:

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• FiiO X5 III
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• Apple MacBook Pro Retina 2012
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• Apple iPhone 7 Plus
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• Recording high-resolution Lossless-formats

Before listening to both pairs of headphones were heated for 48 hours.

Starting a conversation about sound, first and foremost, I want to mention the ability to tune the sound the DN-2000 with help of complete rings to the sound channel. First and foremost, they needed to "fit" under the ear of the listener specific: the tighter the fit in the ear canal, the better the headphones transmit the low frequencies and make the sound bigger.

Metal rings significantly add to the DN-2000 bass, the tuning will be very useful when listening to tracks in the genre of hip-hop. MIDs a little lost on the background of pronounced bottom, so this sound color is better to use for certain genres.

With silicone rings sound at first seems too sharp, you can trace sibilance at high frequencies. The role played by the overlap of the openings in the sound chamber: in addiction, it takes some time, but then the vocal songs or electronic music do not perceive without tuning, I always want to add the sound volume.

In the DN-2000 the developers worked on the existing drivers to obtain a new sound. Low frequencies are slightly reduced in comparison with the first generation, but the bass is very deep. MIDs remained detailed and become slightly warmer, with a positive impact on the listening experience vocal compositions. Instruments retain their character, they are well separated and easily positioned on the ear. Treble is crystal clear and voluminous, but without the sharpness.

Titan 5 is even more stunning amounts of bass, not without harm to the average frequencies. Low frequencies are large, deep, voluminous and very massive: the effect of the subwoofer when properly selected source (in our case FiiO X5 III) causes literally to arrange in the head of the dance floor. Although branded emitter with titanium coating helps the bass not much to crawl on the mid-range, mid-range is clearly lost in comparison with the same DN-2000. But to compare the sound of the hybrid and dynamic headphones — not the most professional solution, so here everyone chooses what he likes more: "neutrality" or the bass, which sometimes can vibrate the skull. Imaginary scene 5 Titan worked on a solid five.

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what to listen to?

Dunu DN-2000 is quite nice to play with simple sources like the iPhone or MacBook, but in order to fully realize their potential, it is better to have a quality player and Lossless formats. But Titan 5 to connect to smartphones and tablets turned out to be pointless: the headphones are very sensitive to the quality of the recording, so it's best to get a good portable audio player. Genre headphones designed for hip-hop, electronic music and those areas where deep and powerful bass will benefit.

Multiple tracks, for example.

The Weeknd — Often.

Titan 5 for most tracks Abel Tesfaye, who, despite a love of auto-tune, shows his track deep and rich bass. With these headphones familiar tracks are played quite differently.

Rise Against — Endgame.

Tireless Chicago pravdoruba continue to confront social injustice and to this day, but the best thing they did in the mid noughties. One of the main punk bands of the new Millennium, not retreat from signature frenzied guitar head, and this combination fits very well the DN-2000.

Benjamin Clementine — I Tell A Fly.

Having Escaped from London to Paris at the age of 19, Benjamin begins to sing in the subway, odd work and spends the night in the corners. Glory falls as suddenly — producers, TV, meeting with Paul McCartney. Now by wandering in the Bermuda triangle the best authors of the piano — Chopin, Ravel, and Satie, and has one of the most sensual voices in this century. His vocal-fo...