Dunu Glacier and Unique Melody Maven II use 1DD+4BA+4EST and 2DD+4BA+4EST driver setups respectively. Dunu Glacier costs $1,350 while Unique Melody Maven II costs $1,799. Unique Melody Maven II is $449 more expensive. Dunu Glacier holds a decisive 3.3-point edge in reviewer scores (9.3 vs 6). User ratings place Dunu Glacier at 9 and Unique Melody Maven II at 8.2. Dunu Glacier has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge, Dunu Glacier has significantly better treble with a 3-point edge, Dunu Glacier has significantly better dynamics with a 3-point edge and Dunu Glacier has significantly better soundstage with a 4-point edge.
Insights
Metric | Dunu Glacier | Unique Melody Maven II |
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Mids | 7 | 5 |
Treble | 8 | 5 |
Soundstage | 9 | 5 |
Dynamics | 9 | 6 |
Tonality | 8.3 | 5 |
Technicalities | 8 | 5 |
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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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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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Unique Melody Maven II Details
Driver Configuration: 2DD+4BA+4EST
Tuning Type: Bright, V-Shaped
Brand: Unique Melody Top Unique Melody IEMs
Price (Msrp): $1,799
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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.
Unique Melody Maven II Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
C+- Tonality is generally agreeable, though a few bumps remind you of its limits. Certain tracks spotlight its tonal quirks.
Average Technical Grade
C+- The presentation is steady if unspectacular, holding onto essential details when the music stays simple. Fine details occasionally slip through the cracks.
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.Unique Melody Maven II User Reviews
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You need to be signed in to write your own reviewOne of the best sets fitting my neutral warm preference, period.
Pros
Timbre and detail retrieval. Pinna gain elevation is ideal for my HRTF.Cons
Metallic tinge to treble, due to elevation around 6k - a region I'm sensitive and experience canal resonance at.Find your next IEM:
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