I forgot to mention in the review that the Dunu was easy to drive and played well on all my gear; dongles, DAP and desktop. I really enjoyed it with the Periodic Audio Rhodium.
For the price, Titan S seems to be the one to beat! I'm getting tired of all these V-shaped Harman-ish kind of tuning, though musical and enjoyable, most of them suffer from having a narrow soundstage, less transparency and detail retrieval is often compromised. I have the OH10 and OG Tri i3 and T3+ - all three are Harman-tuned with slight differences in bass/treble accents especially with i3 being a bass monster. But I would love to have something like the Titan S - with a bit more balanced, neutral, I guess slightly bright tuning with a wide soundstage and decent imaging
You have four very solid options under $100 right now: Aria, Titan S, Tin T3+ and the Tripowin Olina. Recently got an Olina, I can't believe this IEM is only 100 bucks. I'd take the Olina over my Fiio FD5, Thieaudio Legacy 4, Softears Volume and even the DUNU EST 112. It's that good IMO.
I have the Dunu Titan 1 (as built under licence for Fifo to sell as their first ever IEM- EX1 mk1), and the Titan 3.... Both of these come with the exact same rubber cable tie thing Dave, despite being several years older - so Dunu obviously likes to stick with it. Both these early Titan's sound great (the Titan 1 is legendary for its open / airy sound due to multiple air holes in the case), and both are well made. It's a shame Dunu do not offer a free pair of Spin Fit tips in the package, as Dunu own Spin Fit! I think Dunu are very under rated in the 'scene'.
I very much enjoy your content sir! Keep up the good work! Is there any possibility for you to review the Tripowin Olina in the near future ? Many thanks!
I would love to hear the Olina, hope to get one in for review at some point. I am glad you enjoy the channel, thanks for the kind words, greatly appreciated.
i love that version of cable management - got it on the DN-1000/2000/2002, DK-3001; but sadly not on my falcon-c / 17th. But that version of cable management worked best for me.
Sadly I can't get these to stay in my ears, but yes they sound good-- very good. (Leaves the Kinera Idun as my favorite IEMs, the standard ones in blue from 2018)
I loved your review, wonderful as always. Hope you can get Dunu Falcon pro for review. I'm evaluating a good phone to make a counterpoint to my timeless, and maybe this Dunu sound signature is what I'm waiting for.
Awesomeness. Thanks for the kind words, greatly appreciate ❤️ I hope to get an opportunity to review the Falcon Pro at some point. Thanks for the suggestion.
Absolutely love your reviews! Because of this review, I'm going with the Titan S. Can you tell me? Would the Thieaudio Smart Cable work with these? Or, can you suggest a cable with a bit better ear hooks? Also, with the CTM ear tips, did you go with the foam? or silicone? Thank you! Keep up the wonderful work!!
The Titan S has an interesting design where the 2 pin connection is on the shell and the cable. A 3rd party would work but it might look strange. ThieAudio Smart Cable is a good option. CTM tips I use are silicone. I look forward to hearing your impressions of the Titan S. I'm glad you found the review helpful. Thanks for the kind words, very much appreciated.
Thank you. Spot on-- a very good iem, just needs the " soul" bumped up. Have this and could not describe what I thought was missing. Would be really good with that little something extra. Still, it is worth the listen and price. Ditch the stock tips. I have been using the spring tips from my Kato.
Been a long time since I heard the Pandamon. I don't remember much about them to be honest. But if memory serves me correctly they're kinda similar but the Titan S is more natural with tone and timbre, has a smaller stage width but better depth and layering, imaging is similar, detail retrieval and resolution is little better and the mids and treble are slightly more elevated.
@@TheHonestAudiophileI'm surprised you answered on an old post of yours and that fast at that! Thank you! That was my impression too watching both videos. You're doing a great job, fantastic channel and one can tell your heart is in it :)
Hello! A year later, does this hold up? I have simgot ea500 and 7hz Legato. Enjoy both. This Titan s would be good contrast to the ones i have but there is a lot of "but' and one "boring" in your review!! Works for recommend this now or suggest something at this point (in this budget)?
Titan S is a solid performer for tone, timbre and mid forward presentation. The Kotori Dauntless, LetShuoer Galileo are also great in similar price range and are more all around performing.
@@TheHonestAudiophile thanks! The dauntless isn't available in my country. Will go for Titan S I reckon. Feel it would be different from the two I have (ea500 and legato) with the characteristics you have reiterated in your reply. And btw thanks also for the music reco of Dig by Boz Scaggs. Thoroughly enjoyed em.
@@TheHonestAudiophile got it 10 hours ago. The purity in the vocals (and instruments especially if they are in that mid frequency) is stunning, accentuated by lovely soundstage. By purity, i think I mean crystal clear, natural. In right hands, as with say Tori Amos's breathing and whispering through the track 'Time', it sounds like ASMR. Makes me wonder how a high quality iem will sound! I guess I like this tone, timbre song signature of Titan s for a mids-focused genre. For more 'fun' and that lingering caffeine kick, guess there is Legato. It dragged me back 30 years to a friend's living room with his father's huge audio equipments and stirring sub-woofers. Simgot EA 500 (whose Treble didn't jar me as it has done to several -- guess my ears are more Treble heady and I like it for EDMs) however sometimes offers a tinny, metallic, sound to instruments and soundstage isn't as good. Anyway, thanks again for the reco. My next buy will be in this Titan s-que but with that tingling oomph. Guess will have to cough up a lot more dough for that! Cheers
What you find lacking in Titan s is all in Dunu Zen pro. Bass is still not prominent tho but that's also the reason why I like zen pro over fiio fd7/fdx (cleaner / faster bass response).
@@TheHonestAudiophile additional my experience, I replace the cable into Melody Studio Cable "rainbow versio" 4.4 mm Jack ... its also amazing improvement both technicalities and tonality, more bass, musical, fun ... my DAC dongle favourite to use is Hiby FC5 for DUNU TITAN S ...
how does the details and soundstage of the dunu titan s compare to the EW200? I am looking for something with as much details and soundstage or better but slightly less bright
The DUNU Titan S is elevated in the mids and can be a bit bright like the EW200 plus it doesn't have as much bass. The details and resolution are slightly better.
@@TheHonestAudiophile ty. I was also thinking in getting a dongle DAC like the moondrop dawn pro, do i need an OTG usb-c cable or just any usb-c cable will do?
Hiii I'm not the biggest fan of iems, I only use them with NW A55. That being said I currently have the Moondrop ssr. Are the dunu a significant upgrade or what other option is there for up to €150?
Titan S is better with detail retrieval and resolution, has more bass impact, and not as elevated, forward and bright upper mids. Moondrop Kato is a good upgrade from the SSR.
I don't play fps games much at all. I mostly play sports and racing sims. As for the Titan S or Zero for gaming, I would use the Zero. The Titan S is better for music playback.
Hii so I just got the titans and man wao oh wao! Easily the best ones I have listened. I just fell in love with the build quality! Holy! They just feel so so good! About the sound, extremely detailed with easy to hear micro details. I heard some instruments which I didn't really hear previously in some of the tracks. About the bass. Is it just me or the bass on this is low? I get that bass smack but not much rumble. I'm not sure if it's the fit, tried many pairs. It really goes deep. Small ones fit best for me. I'm not sure if I'm a bass head or not but I like the cca CRA alot for it's clarity and bass, and I feel that the kz zsn pro x have much more bass, but everything else is just confusing. So I'm not sure if I qualify as a bass head. But you tell, I think Dunus are not bass prominent are they? I just want to be sure that it's not the fit. Dunus are really really clear. Like OMG kind of clear with very good depth in sound stage. Thanks so much for the recommendation!
In your list the ranking is based on the price or this does not determine that it has more or less ranking. That is to say, a D+ at €100 has a similar sound quality than a D+ at €800?
The ranking is all about the sonic performance. Not saying that a $100 is better or worse or is on same playing level as an $800 or $8000 product just that at that price they are such a grade to my ears and in my way of value.
Nice review man. I’m interested in buying these. Would you say that they could handle classical music, specifically? Talking about string quartets, small ensembles and solo instruments like piano, cello, harpsichord and guitar etc. I have other iems for listening to rock, metal, Americana etc and so want some just for classical Thanks
How does this compare to Etymotic ER2XRs? Which one would you prefer if you had to select the most accurate and colorless, and more durable iem? Thanks!
ER2XR has more bass impact, fuller and warmer mids, treble has little more energy and sparkle but the Titan has better detail retrieval and resolution, better stage depth and layering. The Dunu is slightly more accurate and uncolored versus the Etymotic. Durability probably goes to the Etymotic but I see both being rather durable when taking care of with love.
I don't really know which one to choose between these and the Kotori Dauntless. Which one do you think is "better", and which would you choose if you can only choose one of them?
The Titan S is a vocals and mids specialist. The Kato is an upgrade in all regards to the Titan S. It's a different presentation so it's kinda a compliment.
I bought myself tripowin olinas and tried the double filter mod and I fell in love with the sound. Unfortunately i had condensation issues and sold them and bought T3 plus. I like it but found that im not as much of a basshead and wanted more olina signature (modded). Would you say Dunu Titan S is closer to the olinas?
@@TheHonestAudiophile The way people described it (filter mod) is it tames the shoutiness and adds a tad bass and I would say its true. I would imagine titan s resembles that kinda? Any how I think i'll grab myself a titan s :) Thanks
It's almost like every new IEM that comes out becomes the best and previous models become obsolete.. I think the Titan S are exactly the kind of iem I'm looking for. Is there a better alternative with the same sound signature under $75?
I like balanced sound signature and currently using Blon BL 03. Does Dunu Titan S better than 03 ??...I love bass thumps + clear treble ( Not that sharp treble )
Titan S doesn't have the bass thump of the Blon but it is cleaner, more refined and defined, has better detail retrieval, better resolution and is more natural sounding. I think the Titan S is an upgrade to the Blon.
This review kinda reminds me of my experience with the Timeless. They are a fantastic IEM BUT I feel it lacks with bass impact and it kinda sounds a bit lifeless without that impact. I'm in no way a basshead BUT the bass could do with a bit more impact. Might be a tip problem as I still have not found a tip I'm happy with on the Timeless. Waiting for payday so I can try the CTM Flexi Tips BUT as much as I'm unhappy, I'm also very happy with the tips I use (White with White ore, Medium size) and as the Timeless changes with tips, I don't want to lose what the white tips bring to the table. I hate this hobby lol The more I think about it, the more things bug me lol
I like the stock red stem tips on the Timeless. I look forward to your impressions of the CTM Flexi tips with the Timeless. You are right, the Timeless is tip dependent. Thanks for the comment.
@@TheHonestAudiophile I wish i got the same stock red stem tips because it's what reviewers lile yourself like the most out of all the included tips. I never got them as you can tell so my experience is different and i hate that lol I'll let you know as soon as i get them. Will be buying them in 2 weeks and probably take another week after that.
@@TheHonestAudiophile That reminds me. The gray tips with red bore, who do you think made them? I have figured out that the other tips that come with the Timeless (the white tips and the greenish tips) are made by kbear. But i can't figure out who made the gray tip with red bore so i can't find them lol
@@TheHonestAudiophile They didn't change as such, they included the same ones you got but for some reason didn't include the gray tip with red bore for most of us who brought them after you and other reviews reviewed them. I guess they ran out of them but they are the best ones by the sounds of it. All the others make them V shaped.
Let's put it this way, I like the Titans S, T3 Plus and am not much of a fan of the Olina or the OH10. Here's a link to my OH10 review: th-cam.com/video/RSGJ21dmzJw/w-d-xo.html
Hi Dave! I'm looking to get a good pair of iems. I currently have a pair of m40x. Correct me if I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure these are supposed to be fairly neutral headphones but I find that they are quite boring to listen to. Do you think something funner like the t3+ could be better for me than the titan s?
Why price of Titan S go so down? Can find on shopee for half of oryginal price but Moondrop Aria still in the same price like before. Do you know why? If Titan was good deal 2 years ago in oryginal price then now is this excellent option?
@@TheHonestAudiophile Thank you for your answer :) I just order for 50$ and hope it was a good decision -look like something I will like ;) Btw. Check uiisii cm5 cost literally nothing but sound amazing. I bought by accident after my old headphones broke and I was so surprised how good they sound. Crazy China xD Regards!
@@TheHonestAudiophile The headphones arrived and have been working in my ears non-stop for 2 days xD At first I was disappointed, because even though I'm not a bass head, there are songs where a punch of bass is needed and the Titan S lacks it. Additionally, they play much quieter than the UiiSii cm5 and CCA C12. I'm not a fan of EQ, but in the case of these headphones it worked wonders and they still sound natural (biggest red tips). If someone would like to try (I use poweramp eq): preamp=4.4, 31=4.3, 62=3.1, 125=-0.2, 250=-3.7, 500=0.6, 1k=0.9, 2k=2.0, 4k=-2.1, 8k=2.5, 16k=1.6 Bass +14%. Now there is bass and a bit of soul :] For my ears, now the Titan S beats the other two IEMs I have. Regards
"Has no soul I like it"🤣 idk maybe it's interesting enough for me to buy. If I have the T3 plus. I don't know if it's worth it to also get that and the T3.
@@TheHonestAudiophile how different is it than the T3 Plus? While I can understand the quality of the T3 plus and appreciate it in many ways. I feel it has a bloomy bass without much texture. I want a slightly faster bass and more textured. Maybe a tad less. Improved technicals and soundstage would be a bonus. Something that has a treble similar to in quality at least to the Heart Mirror but a little more bass. Sort of in-between the Heart Mirror and T3 Plus. With really controlled and textured bass.
@@TheHonestAudiophile the T3 Plus is growing on me though. I think it's driver gets going after burn in. It starts to sound a little less boomy a tad more texture in the bass. It stays really clear and separated. I like that about how clear the resolution is.
@@TheHonestAudiophile Got it. I had never seen the use of the term "olives" for silicone tips; I've always seen olives exclusively used to reference Shure's "Olives" or similar foam tips. Thanks for the clarification.
Two totally different beasts. The P1 is very detailed but not best resolved and is very bright. The Titan S is more natural and accurate, balanced and cohesive. I prefer the Titan S.
Titan S is more balanced, has more natural tone and timbre, better detail retrieval and resolution, more bass impact, better treble extension and isn't as forward and shouty in the mids.
7HZ Crinacle Salnotes Dioko or Dunu Titan S ? which one do you think i should get..? I experienced dioko with my headphones in the reviews. it was great..
Here is a link to my Dioko review: th-cam.com/video/4HvXpJNMGJM/w-d-xo.html If you like the Dioko, then you more than likely will not like the Titan S unless you are looking for a neutral, natural sound.
Good afternoon, excuse my question but I am not very knowledgeable about the subject and I would like to ask something, I do not know much English so I hope to write well. I listen to rock and metal, with hiby r3 pro and some tin t2 plus... but I feel that something is missing, some emotion, bass, fun. I have a limit of 200 dlls, and I have read about the FH3, Yume, FD3, L3, Aria, etc. I would like your opinion on a headset to have fun, with good bass for example. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. Greetings
I would look at the Aiderlot M5 www.thehonestaudiophile.com/post/aiderlot-m5-how-to-balance-fun-and-detailed The SeeAudio Yume would be another solid option. The FH3 I found to be a bit boring sound even though it had excellent technical abilities. The L3 were not a favorite of mine. Aria are a tad aggressive presentation in the mids and treble.
S12 is in another league in comparison to the Titan S, a large upgrade. The Titan S is not as forward and bright as the S12 but the S12 is better in everything else when powered correctly.
I've heard the Shure SE215 and I enjoyed it. SE215 is bassy and warm but was adequate in detail retrieval and resolution, had good tone and timbre, wasn't an IEM I'd use as a monitor. But it is a fun everyday carry IEM.
Comparison to T3 Plus is made at 13:45. I would take both T3 Plus and Titan S over the Aria, I find the Aria is more intense presentation and isn't as good resolving details.
Yes, after getting an overview of different opinions - and with your point of the difficulty of pinpointing directions with the Aria - I would have narrowly leaned towards getting the T3 Plus for tomorrow delivery, however it was already too late to cancel the Aria. Maybe I am going to do a crazy thing and order them both to send one back.
Here is a write up on my playlist. Included are links to all songs. www.thehonestaudiophile.com/post/does-your-music-preference-impact-your-sound-impressions
@@TheHonestAudiophile I just researched it. Looks like they are priced just right. Not as expensive as spinfits. Curious if you've also tried spinfits with these as well
I forgot to mention in the review that the Dunu was easy to drive and played well on all my gear; dongles, DAP and desktop. I really enjoyed it with the Periodic Audio Rhodium.
For the price, Titan S seems to be the one to beat! I'm getting tired of all these V-shaped Harman-ish kind of tuning, though musical and enjoyable, most of them suffer from having a narrow soundstage, less transparency and detail retrieval is often compromised. I have the OH10 and OG Tri i3 and T3+ - all three are Harman-tuned with slight differences in bass/treble accents especially with i3 being a bass monster. But I would love to have something like the Titan S - with a bit more balanced, neutral, I guess slightly bright tuning with a wide soundstage and decent imaging
Titan S is for sure unique with it's different tuning then the normal offering. Look forward to hearing your impressions.
Dave, you are the best..your expression conveys everything..no need of sound..Detailed and Solid review btw!!
Thanks for the kind words, greatly appreciate ❤️
excatly correct description about the bass. you rock!
Thanks
You have four very solid options under $100 right now: Aria, Titan S, Tin T3+ and the Tripowin Olina.
Recently got an Olina, I can't believe this IEM is only 100 bucks.
I'd take the Olina over my Fiio FD5, Thieaudio Legacy 4, Softears Volume and even the DUNU EST 112.
It's that good IMO.
Thanks for your impressions, greatly appreciated. I haven't heard the Olina but hope to get one in for review at some point.
By about how much is the Olina better than titan s?
Got it and I absolutely love it. Killer soundstage.
Awesomeness ❤
I have the Dunu Titan 1 (as built under licence for Fifo to sell as their first ever IEM- EX1 mk1), and the Titan 3.... Both of these come with the exact same rubber cable tie thing Dave, despite being several years older - so Dunu obviously likes to stick with it. Both these early Titan's sound great (the Titan 1 is legendary for its open / airy sound due to multiple air holes in the case), and both are well made. It's a shame Dunu do not offer a free pair of Spin Fit tips in the package, as Dunu own Spin Fit! I think Dunu are very under rated in the 'scene'.
Awesomeness. Thanks for the information. Yeah it would be nice for Spin Fit to be included in the box for sure.
I very much enjoy your content sir! Keep up the good work! Is there any possibility for you to review the Tripowin Olina in the near future ? Many thanks!
I would love to hear the Olina, hope to get one in for review at some point.
I am glad you enjoy the channel, thanks for the kind words, greatly appreciated.
i love that version of cable management - got it on the DN-1000/2000/2002, DK-3001; but sadly not on my falcon-c / 17th. But that version of cable management worked best for me.
after buying your tin t2 recommendation, i would buy this maybe next year-broke student xd. thanks for the review!
Awesomeness 😎 Look forward to hearing your impressions of the Titan S when you get them.
Glad you enjoy the T2, amazing IEM for the price.
I like it .. relax sound … 😎 I think the CKX has that soul you are talking about ☝️ ❤awesome review Dave .. you Rock 🎸
Sadly I can't get these to stay in my ears, but yes they sound good-- very good.
(Leaves the Kinera Idun as my favorite IEMs, the standard ones in blue from 2018)
Fit can be fiddly for sure, sorry to hear about your struggles.
Great video as always. Hope all is well.
Thanks. Doing great 👍
I loved your review, wonderful as always. Hope you can get Dunu Falcon pro for review. I'm evaluating a good phone to make a counterpoint to my timeless, and maybe this Dunu sound signature is what I'm waiting for.
Awesomeness. Thanks for the kind words, greatly appreciate ❤️
I hope to get an opportunity to review the Falcon Pro at some point. Thanks for the suggestion.
monitoring my live mixing using titan S and DT770 sometimes M70x. love em
Awesomeness 😎
Nice and detailed. What's the speaker model is that behind you?
Wharfedale D310
Tnx for the detailed review! Did you tried the Titan S 2? Is so, what do you think about them as an a successor (:
Titan S2 is in for review along with the other 50 products.
Absolutely love your reviews! Because of this review, I'm going with the Titan S. Can you tell me? Would the Thieaudio Smart Cable work with these? Or, can you suggest a cable with a bit better ear hooks? Also, with the CTM ear tips, did you go with the foam? or silicone? Thank you! Keep up the wonderful work!!
The Titan S has an interesting design where the 2 pin connection is on the shell and the cable. A 3rd party would work but it might look strange. ThieAudio Smart Cable is a good option.
CTM tips I use are silicone.
I look forward to hearing your impressions of the Titan S.
I'm glad you found the review helpful. Thanks for the kind words, very much appreciated.
Wouldn't a small reshape of the response curve by DSP solve this lack of "soul"?
Thank you. Spot on-- a very good iem, just needs the " soul" bumped up. Have this and could not describe what I thought was missing. Would be really good with that little something extra. Still, it is worth the listen and price. Ditch the stock tips. I have been using the spring tips from my Kato.
Oh yeah, Kato tips, that's a good idea. I'll give them a try. Thanks for the suggestion.
How do they compare to the Kinera Celest Pandamon you also reviewed?
Been a long time since I heard the Pandamon. I don't remember much about them to be honest. But if memory serves me correctly they're kinda similar but the Titan S is more natural with tone and timbre, has a smaller stage width but better depth and layering, imaging is similar, detail retrieval and resolution is little better and the mids and treble are slightly more elevated.
@@TheHonestAudiophileI'm surprised you answered on an old post of yours and that fast at that! Thank you! That was my impression too watching both videos. You're doing a great job, fantastic channel and one can tell your heart is in it :)
@olafweyer859 You're welcome. Thanks for the kind words, glad you enjoy the channel content.
Hello! A year later, does this hold up? I have simgot ea500 and 7hz Legato. Enjoy both. This Titan s would be good contrast to the ones i have but there is a lot of "but' and one "boring" in your review!! Works for recommend this now or suggest something at this point (in this budget)?
Titan S is a solid performer for tone, timbre and mid forward presentation. The Kotori Dauntless, LetShuoer Galileo are also great in similar price range and are more all around performing.
@@TheHonestAudiophile thanks! The dauntless isn't available in my country. Will go for Titan S I reckon. Feel it would be different from the two I have (ea500 and legato) with the characteristics you have reiterated in your reply. And btw thanks also for the music reco of Dig by Boz Scaggs. Thoroughly enjoyed em.
@sriramveera3814 Look forward to your impressions of the Titan S.
Glad you enjoy the channel content.
@@TheHonestAudiophile got it 10 hours ago. The purity in the vocals (and instruments especially if they are in that mid frequency) is stunning, accentuated by lovely soundstage. By purity, i think I mean crystal clear, natural. In right hands, as with say Tori Amos's breathing and whispering through the track 'Time', it sounds like ASMR. Makes me wonder how a high quality iem will sound! I guess I like this tone, timbre song signature of Titan s for a mids-focused genre. For more 'fun' and that lingering caffeine kick, guess there is Legato. It dragged me back 30 years to a friend's living room with his father's huge audio equipments and stirring sub-woofers. Simgot EA 500 (whose Treble didn't jar me as it has done to several -- guess my ears are more Treble heady and I like it for EDMs) however sometimes offers a tinny, metallic, sound to instruments and soundstage isn't as good. Anyway, thanks again for the reco. My next buy will be in this Titan s-que but with that tingling oomph. Guess will have to cough up a lot more dough for that! Cheers
What you find lacking in Titan s is all in Dunu Zen pro. Bass is still not prominent tho but that's also the reason why I like zen pro over fiio fd7/fdx (cleaner / faster bass response).
Awesomeness. Hope to get an opportunity to review the Zen Pro at some point. Thanks for the impressions.
I've tried Dunu Titan S on My Galaxy Note 20 + Hiby FC5 + topping NX7, its more musical, more bass impact, more soulfull ...🙏
Awesome 👍😎 Thank you for the impressions.
@@TheHonestAudiophile additional my experience, I replace the cable into Melody Studio Cable "rainbow versio" 4.4 mm Jack ... its also amazing improvement both technicalities and tonality, more bass, musical, fun ... my DAC dongle favourite to use is Hiby FC5 for DUNU TITAN S ...
For games and music in general: Dunu Titan S or Moondrop Blessing 3?
Blessing 3 is a significant upgrade from DUNU Titan S.
Almost went with these, went with the Tripowin Olinas instead. Being shipped as I write this. Hope I didn't choose wrong.
Look forward to hearing your impressions, haven't heard the Olina.
Is the frequency response similar to apple earpods (non wired)?
Finally good product came. Great job my brother. This is batter then
"Katori audio Dauntless ?
Comparison to the Dauntless made in the video.
@the Honest Audiophile I asking you bro which one is best?
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@John Clark yes that time I'm in journey after journey I continued video clarified.
how does the details and soundstage of the dunu titan s compare to the EW200?
I am looking for something with as much details and soundstage or better but slightly less bright
The DUNU Titan S is elevated in the mids and can be a bit bright like the EW200 plus it doesn't have as much bass. The details and resolution are slightly better.
@@TheHonestAudiophile ty. I was also thinking in getting a dongle DAC like the moondrop dawn pro, do i need an OTG usb-c cable or just any usb-c cable will do?
Most dongles include the appropriate cable necessary. Keep in mind I am an Android user so I don't know about Apple.
Because of build i love this more than area and T3 Plus
Awesomeness 😎
How does it compare with Aria?
thanks for the review, between the titan s and the T3 plus which one have better technicality? ( detalis, soundstage ,clarity and punchy bass)??
Titan S is more technical
Hiii
I'm not the biggest fan of iems, I only use them with NW A55. That being said I currently have the Moondrop ssr. Are the dunu a significant upgrade or what other option is there for up to €150?
Titan S is better with detail retrieval and resolution, has more bass impact, and not as elevated, forward and bright upper mids.
Moondrop Kato is a good upgrade from the SSR.
Is dunu titan s better choice than crinacle zero for fps gaming?
I don't play fps games much at all. I mostly play sports and racing sims. As for the Titan S or Zero for gaming, I would use the Zero. The Titan S is better for music playback.
Hii so I just got the titans and man wao oh wao! Easily the best ones I have listened. I just fell in love with the build quality! Holy! They just feel so so good! About the sound, extremely detailed with easy to hear micro details. I heard some instruments which I didn't really hear previously in some of the tracks. About the bass. Is it just me or the bass on this is low? I get that bass smack but not much rumble. I'm not sure if it's the fit, tried many pairs. It really goes deep. Small ones fit best for me. I'm not sure if I'm a bass head or not but I like the cca CRA alot for it's clarity and bass, and I feel that the kz zsn pro x have much more bass, but everything else is just confusing. So I'm not sure if I qualify as a bass head. But you tell, I think Dunus are not bass prominent are they?
I just want to be sure that it's not the fit.
Dunus are really really clear. Like OMG kind of clear with very good depth in sound stage.
Thanks so much for the recommendation!
Glad you enjoy the DUNU Titan S. I don't consider them bass prominent but they do have quality bass.
DUNU Titan S, Moondrop Aria or Tin HiFi T3 Plus?
T3 Plus comparison made in the video. The Aria is a bolder, more aggressive sound with more bass impact and upper treble presence.
personally I like Titan S the best.
@@JHUANGterry Why?
Would you say these are better than truthear Zero? Titan S is 15 usd more than the Zero, worth the upgrade?
Different sound presentations but the Titan S is an upgrade over the Zero in my opinion.
Thanks for the review. Would you prefer the Tin P1 Max or the Dunu Titan S? Which ones have better soundstage, detail, resolution?
If you have a good amplifier the P1 Max.
In your list the ranking is based on the price or this does not determine that it has more or less ranking.
That is to say, a D+ at €100 has a similar sound quality than a D+ at €800?
The ranking is all about the sonic performance. Not saying that a $100 is better or worse or is on same playing level as an $800 or $8000 product just that at that price they are such a grade to my ears and in my way of value.
Nice review man. I’m interested in buying these. Would you say that they could handle classical music, specifically? Talking about string quartets, small ensembles and solo instruments like piano, cello, harpsichord and guitar etc.
I have other iems for listening to rock, metal, Americana etc and so want some just for classical
Thanks
Yes, absolutely. The Titan S is very good with classical, acoustical music.
@@TheHonestAudiophile thanks very much for the reply. Appreciate it
My pleasure, you're welcome.
How does this compare to Etymotic ER2XRs? Which one would you prefer if you had to select the most accurate and colorless, and more durable iem? Thanks!
ER2XR has more bass impact, fuller and warmer mids, treble has little more energy and sparkle but the Titan has better detail retrieval and resolution, better stage depth and layering. The Dunu is slightly more accurate and uncolored versus the Etymotic.
Durability probably goes to the Etymotic but I see both being rather durable when taking care of with love.
@@TheHonestAudiophile Thank you! It's interesting, because Dunu has more treble than etys in measurements.
Yes and no, both have peak in different areas but graphs and measurements don't tell the entire story.
My pleasure, you're welcome.
@@TheHonestAudiophilelate, but the last question. Which would be your personal choice?
Dunu Titan S for monitoring and Etymotic ER2XR for enjoyment.
I don't really know which one to choose between these and the Kotori Dauntless. Which one do you think is "better", and which would you choose if you can only choose one of them?
Comparison to Kotori Dauntless made at 12:50 mark.
I will buy both, titan s and dauntless 😊
@emiloprita9771 Look forward to hearing your impressions.
Idk if I should buy this one to complement my Moondrop Kato. Do you think I will get something different and special ?
The Titan S is a vocals and mids specialist. The Kato is an upgrade in all regards to the Titan S. It's a different presentation so it's kinda a compliment.
I bought myself tripowin olinas and tried the double filter mod and I fell in love with the sound. Unfortunately i had condensation issues and sold them and bought T3 plus. I like it but found that im not as much of a basshead and wanted more olina signature (modded). Would you say Dunu Titan S is closer to the olinas?
I've not heard an Olina modded or the Olina SE. I would take the Titan S over the og Olina any time.
@@TheHonestAudiophile The way people described it (filter mod) is it tames the shoutiness and adds a tad bass and I would say its true. I would imagine titan s resembles that kinda? Any how I think i'll grab myself a titan s :) Thanks
My pleasure, you're welcome. I look forward to hearing your impressions of the Titan S.
It's almost like every new IEM that comes out becomes the best and previous models become obsolete.. I think the Titan S are exactly the kind of iem I'm looking for. Is there a better alternative with the same sound signature under $75?
Tin Hifi T2 is a little more neutral but is close. T3 Plus has similar sound but not as refined and defined.
In a nutshell, it's analytical but lacking in musicality. It's not an IEM for your everyday music.
I like balanced sound signature and currently using Blon BL 03. Does Dunu Titan S better than 03 ??...I love bass thumps + clear treble ( Not that sharp treble )
Titan S doesn't have the bass thump of the Blon but it is cleaner, more refined and defined, has better detail retrieval, better resolution and is more natural sounding. I think the Titan S is an upgrade to the Blon.
@@TheHonestAudiophile Thanks a lot sir 👍🏻👍🏻
@@chillmusic1122 my pleasure, you're welcome
I have a zs10 pro. How big of an upgrade will this be?
How much more detail can this give over the CRA?
This review kinda reminds me of my experience with the Timeless. They are a fantastic IEM BUT I feel it lacks with bass impact and it kinda sounds a bit lifeless without that impact. I'm in no way a basshead BUT the bass could do with a bit more impact. Might be a tip problem as I still have not found a tip I'm happy with on the Timeless. Waiting for payday so I can try the CTM Flexi Tips BUT as much as I'm unhappy, I'm also very happy with the tips I use (White with White ore, Medium size) and as the Timeless changes with tips, I don't want to lose what the white tips bring to the table. I hate this hobby lol The more I think about it, the more things bug me lol
I like the stock red stem tips on the Timeless. I look forward to your impressions of the CTM Flexi tips with the Timeless. You are right, the Timeless is tip dependent. Thanks for the comment.
@@TheHonestAudiophile I wish i got the same stock red stem tips because it's what reviewers lile yourself like the most out of all the included tips. I never got them as you can tell so my experience is different and i hate that lol I'll let you know as soon as i get them. Will be buying them in 2 weeks and probably take another week after that.
@@TBMartin That's a bummer that they weren't included. Did 7hz change the tips included?
@@TheHonestAudiophile That reminds me. The gray tips with red bore, who do you think made them? I have figured out that the other tips that come with the Timeless (the white tips and the greenish tips) are made by kbear. But i can't figure out who made the gray tip with red bore so i can't find them lol
@@TheHonestAudiophile They didn't change as such, they included the same ones you got but for some reason didn't include the gray tip with red bore for most of us who brought them after you and other reviews reviewed them. I guess they ran out of them but they are the best ones by the sounds of it. All the others make them V shaped.
Would you recommend this to someone who prefers the T3+ over the Olina with one of their favorites being the OH10?
Let's put it this way, I like the Titans S, T3 Plus and am not much of a fan of the Olina or the OH10.
Here's a link to my OH10 review: th-cam.com/video/RSGJ21dmzJw/w-d-xo.html
Hi Dave! I'm looking to get a good pair of iems. I currently have a pair of m40x. Correct me if I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure these are supposed to be fairly neutral headphones but I find that they are quite boring to listen to. Do you think something funner like the t3+ could be better for me than the titan s?
If you are choosing between the T3 Plus and Titan S then yes, the T3 Plus is the more fun option.
Why price of Titan S go so down? Can find on shopee for half of oryginal price but Moondrop Aria still in the same price like before. Do you know why? If Titan was good deal 2 years ago in oryginal price then now is this excellent option?
Price of Titan probably went down because Titan S2 has been released.
@@TheHonestAudiophile Thank you for your answer :) I just order for 50$ and hope it was a good decision -look like something I will like ;) Btw. Check uiisii cm5 cost literally nothing but sound amazing. I bought by accident after my old headphones broke and I was so surprised how good they sound. Crazy China xD Regards!
Thanks for the suggestion. I look forward to hearing your impressions of the Titan S.
@@TheHonestAudiophile The headphones arrived and have been working in my ears non-stop for 2 days xD At first I was disappointed, because even though I'm not a bass head, there are songs where a punch of bass is needed and the Titan S lacks it. Additionally, they play much quieter than the UiiSii cm5 and CCA C12. I'm not a fan of EQ, but in the case of these headphones it worked wonders and they still sound natural (biggest red tips). If someone would like to try (I use poweramp eq): preamp=4.4, 31=4.3, 62=3.1, 125=-0.2, 250=-3.7, 500=0.6, 1k=0.9, 2k=2.0, 4k=-2.1, 8k=2.5, 16k=1.6 Bass +14%. Now there is bass and a bit of soul :] For my ears, now the Titan S beats the other two IEMs I have. Regards
Hi ☺how does the titan S compare to the etymotic er2se technilaties-wise and bass slam?
Titan S has more bass slam and ER2SE has a slight advantage in detail retrieval and resolution.
"Has no soul I like it"🤣 idk maybe it's interesting enough for me to buy. If I have the T3 plus. I don't know if it's worth it to also get that and the T3.
Look forward to hearing your impressions of the Titan S if you choose to pick it up.
@@TheHonestAudiophile how different is it than the T3 Plus? While I can understand the quality of the T3 plus and appreciate it in many ways. I feel it has a bloomy bass without much texture. I want a slightly faster bass and more textured. Maybe a tad less. Improved technicals and soundstage would be a bonus. Something that has a treble similar to in quality at least to the Heart Mirror but a little more bass. Sort of in-between the Heart Mirror and T3 Plus. With really controlled and textured bass.
Titan S is more technical, better detailed and resolving, texture might be lacking slightly for your preference.
@@TheHonestAudiophile ok. Thanks very much. I thought so. Lol. I guess I should have went Titan S.
@@TheHonestAudiophile the T3 Plus is growing on me though. I think it's driver gets going after burn in. It starts to sound a little less boomy a tad more texture in the bass. It stays really clear and separated. I like that about how clear the resolution is.
I just found a pair of these for 30.i know I'm late😂
Awesome 👍
just bought this and idk if this has a mic? I kept on trying for it to work on my pc but still no luck, Im also already using a splitter
DUNU Titan S cable doesn't have a microphone.
Any good alternative cables for this (possibly with a mic)? I have the same problem of them not wanting to stay behind the ear
Sorry I am not familiar with any.
When you say "Olive" you mean foam tips as in the Shure's Olives? Because they seamed to be silicone tips. Thanks for your impressions.
I am talking about the stock olive shaped silicone tips. Did not use foams with the Titan S.
I know the difference between foam and silicone.
@@TheHonestAudiophile Got it. I had never seen the use of the term "olives" for silicone tips; I've always seen olives exclusively used to reference Shure's "Olives" or similar foam tips. Thanks for the clarification.
My pleasure, you're welcome.
Dunu titan s or tin p1 ? Which the best
Two totally different beasts. The P1 is very detailed but not best resolved and is very bright. The Titan S is more natural and accurate, balanced and cohesive. I prefer the Titan S.
Hi. How would you compare Dunu Titan S to Moondrop SSR?
Titan S is more balanced, has more natural tone and timbre, better detail retrieval and resolution, more bass impact, better treble extension and isn't as forward and shouty in the mids.
@@TheHonestAudiophile Thank you!
My pleasure, you're welcome
7HZ Crinacle Salnotes Dioko or Dunu Titan S ? which one do you think i should get..? I experienced dioko with my headphones in the reviews. it was great..
Here is a link to my Dioko review: th-cam.com/video/4HvXpJNMGJM/w-d-xo.html
If you like the Dioko, then you more than likely will not like the Titan S unless you are looking for a neutral, natural sound.
@@TheHonestAudiophile Thank you so much!
My pleasure, you're welcome.
Can You please compare these to Ikko OH10? Especialy the soundstage.
having the ssr is this a jump in technicalities or better I save up
Yes, the Titan S is a step up in technicalities to the SSR.
Good afternoon, excuse my question but I am not very knowledgeable about the subject and I would like to ask something, I do not know much English so I hope to write well. I listen to rock and metal, with hiby r3 pro and some tin t2 plus... but I feel that something is missing, some emotion, bass, fun. I have a limit of 200 dlls, and I have read about the FH3, Yume, FD3, L3, Aria, etc. I would like your opinion on a headset to have fun, with good bass for example. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. Greetings
I would look at the Aiderlot M5
www.thehonestaudiophile.com/post/aiderlot-m5-how-to-balance-fun-and-detailed
The SeeAudio Yume would be another solid option. The FH3 I found to be a bit boring sound even though it had excellent technical abilities. The L3 were not a favorite of mine. Aria are a tad aggressive presentation in the mids and treble.
This or the Hexa?
Titan S as it is more natural sounding. The Hexa is more aggressive and intense in presentation.
@@TheHonestAudiophile thank you
@sheanreal my pleasure, you're welcome
Hi Sir....how does it compare to the letshuoer s12 ?
S12 is in another league in comparison to the Titan S, a large upgrade. The Titan S is not as forward and bright as the S12 but the S12 is better in everything else when powered correctly.
what abaut speed bass???
i mean double kick
i'm listening some metal music like slipknot and dragonforce
The bass is clean and accurate but lacks the thump and kick that helps to enforce metal music.
Why does noone talk about the shure se215. They are excellent iems
I've heard the Shure SE215 and I enjoyed it. SE215 is bassy and warm but was adequate in detail retrieval and resolution, had good tone and timbre, wasn't an IEM I'd use as a monitor. But it is a fun everyday carry IEM.
They were probably the best IEM under $100 in 2015, when they were released, but things have happened in the last couple years.
Do they leak audio from that open bit to the environment?
No leakage was detected during my test.
Thanks for the response.
Would you say the T3 Plus is technically on par with the Titan S? And how would you rank them with the Aria?
Comparison to T3 Plus is made at 13:45.
I would take both T3 Plus and Titan S over the Aria, I find the Aria is more intense presentation and isn't as good resolving details.
Yes, after getting an overview of different opinions - and with your point of the difficulty of pinpointing directions with the Aria - I would have narrowly leaned towards getting the T3 Plus for tomorrow delivery, however it was already too late to cancel the Aria. Maybe I am going to do a crazy thing and order them both to send one back.
Hi Dave Do these beat your Tin t3's?
Yes, in a lot of ways. One thing that the T3 has over the Titan S is the soul factor.
@@TheHonestAudiophile Cheers Dave.
better technicalities than Aria?
Yes, the Dunu is more detailed, resolving, better imaging accurate, better depth and layering.
Simgot 500 or Dunu Titan?
Titan S is mid forward with more natural tone and timbre
@@TheHonestAudiophile I will choose Simgot 1000, I feel that they will replace both Simgot 500 and Dunu Titan.
Look forward to hearing your impressions
Aria vs titan s for vocals and treble without sibilance?
Titan S as the Aria has a tendency of sibilance.
👍👍👍👍👍
🌟 Titan S or Olina SE ? 👀😥
Sorry haven't heard the Olina SE.
@@TheHonestAudiophile😕 Thanks sir 😶
@@recuperacaorecuperacao7329 my pleasure, you're welcome
Sir checked out ur playlist. Could not find iihan eshkeri-47 Ronin and srso-pine of the Appian. Can u help out🙂IIhan eshkeri
Here is a write up on my playlist. Included are links to all songs.
www.thehonestaudiophile.com/post/does-your-music-preference-impact-your-sound-impressions
@@TheHonestAudiophile thanks sir👍
@@lantern054 my pleasure, you're welcome ❤️
Hi sir dave can u review the hidisz ms2 its 100dollar iem contender too
Thank you for the suggestion. I'll see if one is available to review.
@@TheHonestAudiophilenice sir thanks :)
Did you find the right tips for these?
I use CTM flexi tips with the Titan S.
@@TheHonestAudiophile I just researched it. Looks like they are priced just right. Not as expensive as spinfits. Curious if you've also tried spinfits with these as well
I don't recall trying SpinFit it with the Titan S. Another tip I use with it is the TRI Clarion.
@@TheHonestAudiophile Thank you for replying. I like your videos by the way.
My pleasure, you're welcome. Glad you enjoy the channel content.
does it drown out souround sounds or do i hear everything around me?
Well it's not active noise cancelling levels good but it'll muffled sounds fairly well.
Tin hifi t3 plus or Dunu titan S?
T3 Plus comparison made in the video.
6:56 skip to the sound 😅
if it bends outward then switch the left to right maybe
What you are saying is these things are unengaging and not particularly musical.