Dunu Glacier VS Letshuoer Mystic 8
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Dunu Glacier and Letshuoer Mystic 8 use 1DD+4BA+4EST and 8BA driver setups respectively. Dunu Glacier costs $1,350 while Letshuoer Mystic 8 costs $1,000. Dunu Glacier is $350 more expensive. Dunu Glacier holds a clear 0.7-point edge in reviewer scores (9.3 vs 8.6). Dunu Glacier carries a user score of 9. Letshuoer Mystic 8 has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Letshuoer Mystic 8 has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge, Dunu Glacier has significantly better dynamics with a 4-point edge and Dunu Glacier has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Dunu Glacier | Letshuoer Mystic 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Mids | 7 | 8 |
| Treble | 8 | 9 |
| Soundstage | 9 | 8.5 |
| Dynamics | 9 | 5 |
| Tonality | 8.3 | 7.6 |
| Technicalities | 8 | 9 |
Jaytiss Reviews Comparison
Dunu Glacier reviewed by
9.3
Reviewer Score
Youtube Video Summary
Priced around $1,350, the Dunu Glacier is a premium nine-driver tribrid IEM featuring one dynamic driver, four balanced armatures, and four electrostatic drivers. The build quality is exceptional with a beautiful mirrored polished steel shell, though it's noted as a bit large, heavy, and a fingerprint magnet. Comfort is generally good, and it includes a high-quality, pliable cable with interchangeable connectors and a secure chin slider. Packaging is also highlighted as exceedingly well done, typical of Dunu's recent standards.
Sonically, the Glacier delivers a very bassy, extremely fun, and highly engaging V-shaped signature. The strong bass is balanced by prominent upper mids, offering good detail resolution and micro-details. However, a noticeable energy peak around 3kHz can make some tracks feel overly energetic, intimate, or even slightly shouty, limiting its versatility for mellower listening sessions. Comparisons place it near sets like the LETSHUOER Tera (less bass, cleaner) and ThieAudio Monarch MK I (less bass, more even upper mids), while noting it surpasses the Dunu Brain Dance (DK-31) in detail and bombast, though the Brain Dance offers significant value at half the price.
Ultimately, the Dunu Glacier stands out as a fantastic and unique IEM with satisfying bass weight, good imaging, and excellent micro-details. Its fun, bombastic character and high-quality build make it a compelling choice, but the specific upper-mid energy requires careful consideration. It earns a recommendation for those seeking an ultra-engaging Harman-style listen with top-tier driver tech, though demoing is advised due to its distinct tonal quirks.
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Letshuoer Mystic 8 reviewed by
8.6
Reviewer Score
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Build and presentation hit above the price rumor: a dense, metallic shell with a sleek “cat” motif, excellent nozzle/fit, and a surprisingly handy case with a rubber lid that’s easy to pop open. The 8-BA array (Sonion + “NSBA” branded drivers) gives it pedigree, while the stock cable feels a bit chintzy despite a 4.4 mm termination and chin slider. Final pricing isn’t set (the placeholder listing is a meme), but the talk is roughly around $1,000, which frames expectations for the rest.
On tuning, Mystic 8 comes across reference-lean, very clean and clear, with extended upper-mids/treble and a lighter bass shelf. It’s a laid-back, chill listen with strong micro-detail, imaging, and stage, but the macrodynamics feel reserved and the bass lacks some rich, organic texture; hip-hop and slam-seekers may bounce. A small EQ bass lift (sub/mid-bass shelf) unlocks body and brings the set to life without breaking its neutral poise.
In context, it outclasses Cadenza 4 for naturalness and timbre, while Cadenza 12 (2024) offers richer bass but has an odd upper-mid quirk and a much higher tag. The FR echoes the Monarch Mk II; if Monarch felt light down low, Mystic 8 won’t fix that, though it crushes it on shell/build. Versus sets like Thieaudio Origin (bigger shell, weaker micro-detail), Canpur Verdandi (more bass/upper-mid bite), or DAA Mecha (fun but not neutral), Mystic 8 positions itself as a refined, mid-focused all-BA with standout technicals and an ownership appeal. As a ~$1k competitor, it’s compelling—just not the most visceral/engaging without that tasteful EQ nudge.
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Dunu Glacier Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA+4EST
Tuning Type: Neutral with Bass Boost, U-Shaped
Brand: DUNU Top DUNU IEMs
Price (Msrp): $1,349.99
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Letshuoer Mystic 8 Details
Driver Configuration: 8BA
Tuning Type: Neutral
Brand: Letshuoer Top Letshuoer IEMs
Price (Msrp): $1,000
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Dunu Glacier Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A+- You hear a mature integration of lows, mids, and highs that keeps music lifelike. Small tuning tweaks showcase expert restraint.
Average Technical Grade
A+- Layering is confident and precise, backed by imaging that locks elements firmly in place. Micro-details peek through without sounding forced.
Letshuoer Mystic 8 Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A- The response is even and composed, lending itself to effortless genre hopping. Voices sit comfortably in the mix.
Average Technical Grade
S- Resolution and control feel outstanding, surfacing micro-details with ease. You'll catch studio quirks you may have missed before.
Dunu Glacier User Reviews
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You need to be signed in to write your own reviewLuxury looking IEM with great sound quality. Sounds best with Tangzu Sancai tips
Pros
Sounds fun and clean at the same time, very engaging. Insane soundstage and 3D-holographic effect.Cons
In some songs too energetic for long listening sessions.Letshuoer Mystic 8 User Reviews
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