Great review to sum up the written article. Get well soon. Demo-ed SA6U from a local community member and loved it so much but was going to settle on a Xenns Top for an upgrade from current lineup. I'm so glad I waited and will pick up the MK2!
Hey surge I’m trying to make the decision between the Xenns Tops and the Mk2 right now. What was the determining factor for you? (I’m Trying to upgrade from Titan S and Performer 5)
had troubles picking an iem, tried xenns top, sa6U and meteor. ultimately went for the meteor as it suits my playlists more. glad to see ur review on this, feels like i didn't make the wrong choice
Just goth mine 2 weeks ago, having hard time how to fit it In ears, finaly found that Best way for me is to use Candy version 1 size smaller than always and place em deep In ear. They ar just amayzing over all.
Great video as always Timmy! Might pick up the Mk2 after missing the Ultras, it'd be my first all-BA pair. Take care of yourself, don't worry about anything else 👍
Nice vid, as usual on point and none too much unneeded additives. Lovin' the MK2 even with my Ultra. They can be alternates to each other, and I'm in the camp of appreciating that extra punch and added air. Doesn't mask the mids at all for me.
Great vid, thank you! Wondering if there can be some unit variation in the SA6, especially around the bass. I had both the ultra and the original SA6 and my ultra definitely has more bass than the original, which seems to contradict the measurements in the review. Nevertheless, starting to get a bit hyped for the mk2...
Nice review. The Ultra with bass switch on is a touch too much for my liking. Also, the treble is purrfect on the Ultra. The MKII might be sibilant at times for my grunge library. If I didn't have the Ultra, I would probably go for the Kiwi Orchestra lite at only 250 USD.
Nice review as always. Very straight forward. Now which one do you think will suit on most genres between xenns top and these? For pure musical enjoyment. I alreay bought the og orchestra last year, thanks for your rec on that, tho now I'm missing some bass. Hope you can answer this question.
I'm kinda on the fence between saving up for an elysian gaea, or getting an sa6 mk2 and maybe variations for versatility's sake, so I'd be curious to see how gaea would compare to mk2, or if I should just give up on this hobby and stop bleeding money ;-; Still thanks for the review though
I was in the same boat and decided to take the leap and got the Elysian diva. Holy shit. Worth it. Nothing else I have or have tried comes close. Granted the more expensive iem I have is $650, but still. I just want to sell everything I have and only listen to the diva
@@saulcontreras4686 most hip hop, pop, and rock. I love good bass and forward vocals with a lot of clarity, detail, and resolution. The diva gives all of that better than anything I’ve tried so far
I was interested in the Ultra due to its legendary reputation and rarity. After seeing the FRs though, I don't think I would like it due to the flat pinna gain region. I'm pretty sure I would have never given the Ultra a second thought if it wasn't unobtanium so good job Dunu marketing team, you knew what you were doing.
Hi Timmy. For psychedelic metal, grunge, rock which one would you pick, Xenns Top or SA6MKII. I am wondering which performs better in stage, details, midrange weight? Hard choice for me.
Awesome video! I own a pair of Dunu's dk 3001-pro. How do you say the SA6 MkII differ? in terms of tuning, sound signature, etc. Is it worth the upgrade? Thanks!
As a SA6 owner, I think the Mk2 isn’t worth the cost for me. I’m pretty satisfied with the tuning. I think I would rather got for something with a different tuning
Hello, question, mainly for gaming but also for anything else too, would it be best this dunu sa6 MK2 ou moondrop variations? I would love to see a full on comparison between the two, because in video they seem to be on the same level but on tier list they seem to be really on different leagues :p. Thank you for anyone kind enough to give their thoughts on the subject :). ( After my search I'm leaning to get dunu sa6mk2 or variations for my first iem ). I am used to my akg k712 pro.
Hi, I'm new to the IEM scene. I mostly listen to over-ears headphones. My favorite sound signature comes from the ZMF Aeolus. How do these compare to those? Are there IEMs that have a similar sound to the Aeolus? Thanks.
I've bought the Xenns Top to 'upgrade' my Timeless and seriously, they are kinda different, Xenns top are not the SA6 but from what i can say, they have more bass and detailed than the Timeless but in a different way, they feel more complete, hard to explain. The Timeless have more details in the sibilance, treble area than the Top, you feel more of drum symbals overall and they sound a little bit more 'metallic' than the Top. The Timeless are seriously good for their price. Still one of my favorite so far. If i was picking only one between the two, i'll pick the Top because they are more complete, but you are in business with the Timeless, they compete with the $500 range iem.
@@ALXqc Yea I do like my timeless, however I feel like there is something missing? Looking at Timmy's ranking where the Timeless is at B tier and SA6 MK2 at S- is the reason why I'm considering the upgrade. And if I am going to upgrade it would have to be an end game iem and 600$ is the most I could spend ;D
@@sanchi2315 I think the TImeless is a good IEM, but I also felt that "missing" aspect, and that has more to do with tuning as well as technical performance. Timeless is way too V Shaped for my personal enjoyment even if it has good resolution. If youre looking for an upgrade in this price catagory, I really like the Moondrop S8 a lot since its fun but not that intense listen like the Timeless is. Still has good bass growl but with great details and somehow still is mid-focused, its really freaking impressive. The Variations is still pretty intense, but I think less so than the Timeless and it sounds more natural. Heres a few others I own if you want a reference from my upgrade journey from my first IEM, the Timeless: Blessing 2 original is a good IEM, but it lacks bass and warmth so it can feel like a very sterile listen imo for many. I havent tried the Dusk Kato is a very warm listen without the crazy dyanimics that the Timeless has, with still very solid detail. I think the fit on these is a little weird, but theyre a very very solid IEM. Liked these better than Blessing 2 for sure Monarch Mk2, which is the most resolving and detailed neutral IEM you could buy within a "reasonable" price range. They wont "wow" you on first listen, but they are incredibly immersive and will never feel piercing, shouty, bass bloated, etc with any song at any volume with any amplification. Theyre just stupidly big in the ears. Anyone saying the Blessing 2 or Variations is "way too big" should not even remotely consider the Monarch Mk2. It fits me, and even I can acknowledge its a very big piece I also own a Unique Melody Mest Mk2, and the imaging on that is the best Ive heard from an IEM. It has a long of bass and mids, so its a very punchy listen with amazing imaging, but I think it can be a little intense similar to the Timeless. That being said, these have much more detail. Fit is similar to Moondrop IEMs like the Blessing 2 or the S8 The Shour S12 is a better tuned Timeless for less money imo lol. But I dont think its without its faults either, it also has some flaws in its tuning, just less than the Timeless has. I owned both and I sold my Timeless and kept the S12 because it was just a better IEM imo. Similar fit to the Moondrop Kato.
Probably Variations or Top, but Ill also throw in the Moondrop S8 if you can afford it or find a good deal. They have that vocal forward tuning you want from anime music but also have solid bass definition and great treble extension. A very special IEM for those genres
I have both.. sa6u and meteor.. for the dynamic and push, the meteor is more better(edm, electo, pop, 90s rock, etc.) the only music genre that i used my sa6u is classical.. otherwise, the meteor is more fun.. the strength is the bass and the high trible.. excellent bass for a full BA ( and I compare against ie600 and xennis up)
Need help giz or anyone , looking at , xenns mk2 , and thieaudio clairvoyance, sa6 mk2 . Overall best vocals separation , stage , instruments . Please help a hard choice to make , anyone ?
Meteor has a darkish tuning due to it's 5 khz dip. However it has lots of energy in the higher treble region. An anti ChiFi tuning if you ask me so you can't compare it to Variations and SA6U which rather follow Harman target.
Why don't you talk about the cable? I bought this IEM, heavily after your recommendation. The Hulk Mini (included cable) is absolutely terrible and as soon as it touches ANYTHING it's incredibly loud. A 10€ cable from Tripowin is better. I don't get this, there's more to a IEM than signature. No build materials oversight etc? What?
No mention on the fit of the shell even though it looks very different from the others. Showing us how it fits, if it sticks out, etc, is something that almost no other reviewer bothers to do, except for Super Review, and it is very useful. The fact that people's ears are different doesn't matter as much, at least we have some kind of reference. You said emphatically that it is an obvious upgrade if you want more bass, but later you also said you can get the same results by activating the bass switch on the iem you already have, so I found the review confusing. (Edited to filter my unfair bluntness)
I think that this channel is one of the best just for showing the quick and dirty sound comparison. If you’re really thinking about buying something then I feel you must watch the longer reviews where they examine the shape and compare it to more products that you might have. Not many people even own the SA6 Ultra so it seems like a moot comparison overall. I would agree though, we need more Timmy modeling with the IEMs in.
The kind of entitlement people have nowadays 🤷♂️. If you want something on others' channel, you suggest. You don't go demanding stuff in a rude manner. Anyway it seems like you have no better channels to watch since you always end up coming back to this channel 😂
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Classical music, especially string quartets are an absolute joy with these. Sounds really engagingly analog. It's a definitive keeper for me.
Hey Timmy, when you review Blessing 3 can you compare them with the SA6 MK2?
Great review to sum up the written article. Get well soon. Demo-ed SA6U from a local community member and loved it so much but was going to settle on a Xenns Top for an upgrade from current lineup. I'm so glad I waited and will pick up the MK2!
Hey surge I’m trying to make the decision between the Xenns Tops and the Mk2 right now.
What was the determining factor for you?
(I’m Trying to upgrade from Titan S and Performer 5)
Did you end up getting the SA6 MK2 and what are your impressions? Looking forward to the 11/11 sale!
Get well soon Timmy
had troubles picking an iem, tried xenns top, sa6U and meteor. ultimately went for the meteor as it suits my playlists more. glad to see ur review on this, feels like i didn't make the wrong choice
Nice job! Hope you feel better
Great vid Timmy. The Ultra was already a bit recessed in the vocals, so how’s the MK2 in the mids? Feels like it’s going to be thinner than the Ultra.
Just goth mine 2 weeks ago, having hard time how to fit it In ears, finaly found that Best way for me is to use Candy version 1 size smaller than always and place em deep In ear. They ar just amayzing over all.
Great video as always Timmy! Might pick up the Mk2 after missing the Ultras, it'd be my first all-BA pair. Take care of yourself, don't worry about anything else 👍
Hey Timmy - thnk you for hanging in there. You needn't apologize for being sick ;) I hope you get better soon!
Great work as always Timmy, thank you! 😄
nice review, short and detailed. hope you get well from being sick.
Nice vid, as usual on point and none too much unneeded additives. Lovin' the MK2 even with my Ultra. They can be alternates to each other, and I'm in the camp of appreciating that extra punch and added air. Doesn't mask the mids at all for me.
I’m highkey sad they didn’t just recolour the SA6 Ultra and re-release it. I don’t think I should spend this much money anyways so, phew!
Another great video.
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Please do comparison between the mk2 and xenn mangird top similar to the one you did with the variation, am lost between the two
Same here!
Which one did you end up buying and what are your impressions?
Get well soon!
Great review as always! Love my ultra
Awsome video!!!
GET SOME REST
Thanks Timmy❗️😊 And against Aür Audio Neon pro…
Nice!
Hey Timmy, what do you think of this vs. the Symphonium meteor? I'm really on the fence between them :)
Great video. Get well soon! I'm wondering how does this compare to Moondrop S8 when it comes to the details, technicalities?
Great vid, thank you! Wondering if there can be some unit variation in the SA6, especially around the bass. I had both the ultra and the original SA6 and my ultra definitely has more bass than the original, which seems to contradict the measurements in the review. Nevertheless, starting to get a bit hyped for the mk2...
i hope timmy can compare 7th acoustic supernova with this (SA6 MK2) (since both of this kinda had same graph)
Nice review. The Ultra with bass switch on is a touch too much for my liking. Also, the treble is purrfect on the Ultra. The MKII might be sibilant at times for my grunge library. If I didn't have the Ultra, I would probably go for the Kiwi Orchestra lite at only 250 USD.
It’s only sibilant if your ears aren’t normal
@@liam0985 Then guess I’m good.
Nice review as always. Very straight forward. Now which one do you think will suit on most genres between xenns top and these? For pure musical enjoyment. I alreay bought the og orchestra last year, thanks for your rec on that, tho now I'm missing some bass. Hope you can answer this question.
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Get well Timmy 🙏
I'm kinda on the fence between saving up for an elysian gaea, or getting an sa6 mk2 and maybe variations for versatility's sake, so I'd be curious to see how gaea would compare to mk2, or if I should just give up on this hobby and stop bleeding money ;-;
Still thanks for the review though
I'm in the same situation, what did you get?
I was in the same boat and decided to take the leap and got the Elysian diva. Holy shit. Worth it. Nothing else I have or have tried comes close. Granted the more expensive iem I have is $650, but still. I just want to sell everything I have and only listen to the diva
@@shaunbrady15 what music genres do you prefer? I'm still not sure about it.
@@saulcontreras4686 most hip hop, pop, and rock. I love good bass and forward vocals with a lot of clarity, detail, and resolution. The diva gives all of that better than anything I’ve tried so far
can't wait Timmy to talk about the Blessing 3, I'm almost to blind buy it because I saw a lot good reviews in Blessing 2 & Dusk.
I was interested in the Ultra due to its legendary reputation and rarity. After seeing the FRs though, I don't think I would like it due to the flat pinna gain region. I'm pretty sure I would have never given the Ultra a second thought if it wasn't unobtanium so good job Dunu marketing team, you knew what you were doing.
Hi Timmy. For psychedelic metal, grunge, rock which one would you pick, Xenns Top or SA6MKII. I am wondering which performs better in stage, details, midrange weight? Hard choice for me.
Nice and to the point review.
Any idea when this set will be available.
Could not get the ultra and this looks like a nice option.
How would you compare it to Studio 4 Timmy, thanks in advance
Pls review 7hz legato
Tks for great sharing Timmy!
How about if to compare w/ QDC Gemini?
Are they similar?
please do a review on the blessing 3
Blessing 3 review soon?
Hi Tim,
How does the MK2 compare with the Fiio FH7 or FH9? Which is the better IEM? Thanks.
Awesome video! I own a pair of Dunu's dk 3001-pro. How do you say the SA6 MkII differ? in terms of tuning, sound signature, etc. Is it worth the upgrade? Thanks!
I have sa6 standard and it also has a base switch, how does this compare with dunu sa6 MK2?
As an Ultra owner, the mk2 is an easy pass for me, but the still in-the-works SA10 and SA16 are intriguing.
Same, the mk2 tuning seems closer to my preference and the shells look gorgeous but they look like some chunky boys in comparison.
As a SA6 owner, I think the Mk2 isn’t worth the cost for me. I’m pretty satisfied with the tuning. I think I would rather got for something with a different tuning
Hello, question, mainly for gaming but also for anything else too, would it be best this dunu sa6 MK2 ou moondrop variations? I would love to see a full on comparison between the two, because in video they seem to be on the same level but on tier list they seem to be really on different leagues :p. Thank you for anyone kind enough to give their thoughts on the subject :). ( After my search I'm leaning to get dunu sa6mk2 or variations for my first iem ). I am used to my akg k712 pro.
Hi, I'm new to the IEM scene. I mostly listen to over-ears headphones. My favorite sound signature comes from the ZMF Aeolus. How do these compare to those? Are there IEMs that have a similar sound to the Aeolus? Thanks.
This kind of tunning is like MEST MKII, right? For details, it is in the same league as MEST?
Hey, please do some review on gs audio in 150-250usd 🙃
I hear the shells are different, are they still as comfortable as the OG and Ultra?
Hey Timmy, how does the SA6 MK2 compare to the original Oracle in your opinion?
Hello Timmy,
could you compare sa6 mk2 with mangrid xenn tops? the price range is really close
Yeah, I really don't know which one to buy
@@nachh7 i watch some other reviewers seem like xenns tops has more bass so it depend on what you prefer
@@geminus180628 I do like me some bass. I wonder what nozzle size the SA6 MK2 have
what will be the release date
It looks like the fit is different on the MK2. As someone who could not fit the blessing 2 would this fit be okay?
get well soon in the comment for timmy
How much better is the SA6 MK2 than the Timeless? I'm thinking of upgrading
I've bought the Xenns Top to 'upgrade' my Timeless and seriously, they are kinda different, Xenns top are not the SA6 but from what i can say, they have more bass and detailed than the Timeless but in a different way, they feel more complete, hard to explain. The Timeless have more details in the sibilance, treble area than the Top, you feel more of drum symbals overall and they sound a little bit more 'metallic' than the Top. The Timeless are seriously good for their price. Still one of my favorite so far. If i was picking only one between the two, i'll pick the Top because they are more complete, but you are in business with the Timeless, they compete with the $500 range iem.
@@ALXqc Yea I do like my timeless, however I feel like there is something missing? Looking at Timmy's ranking where the Timeless is at B tier and SA6 MK2 at S- is the reason why I'm considering the upgrade. And if I am going to upgrade it would have to be an end game iem and 600$ is the most I could spend ;D
@@sanchi2315 I think the TImeless is a good IEM, but I also felt that "missing" aspect, and that has more to do with tuning as well as technical performance. Timeless is way too V Shaped for my personal enjoyment even if it has good resolution.
If youre looking for an upgrade in this price catagory, I really like the Moondrop S8 a lot since its fun but not that intense listen like the Timeless is. Still has good bass growl but with great details and somehow still is mid-focused, its really freaking impressive. The Variations is still pretty intense, but I think less so than the Timeless and it sounds more natural.
Heres a few others I own if you want a reference from my upgrade journey from my first IEM, the Timeless:
Blessing 2 original is a good IEM, but it lacks bass and warmth so it can feel like a very sterile listen imo for many. I havent tried the Dusk
Kato is a very warm listen without the crazy dyanimics that the Timeless has, with still very solid detail. I think the fit on these is a little weird, but theyre a very very solid IEM. Liked these better than Blessing 2 for sure
Monarch Mk2, which is the most resolving and detailed neutral IEM you could buy within a "reasonable" price range. They wont "wow" you on first listen, but they are incredibly immersive and will never feel piercing, shouty, bass bloated, etc with any song at any volume with any amplification. Theyre just stupidly big in the ears. Anyone saying the Blessing 2 or Variations is "way too big" should not even remotely consider the Monarch Mk2. It fits me, and even I can acknowledge its a very big piece
I also own a Unique Melody Mest Mk2, and the imaging on that is the best Ive heard from an IEM. It has a long of bass and mids, so its a very punchy listen with amazing imaging, but I think it can be a little intense similar to the Timeless. That being said, these have much more detail. Fit is similar to Moondrop IEMs like the Blessing 2 or the S8
The Shour S12 is a better tuned Timeless for less money imo lol. But I dont think its without its faults either, it also has some flaws in its tuning, just less than the Timeless has. I owned both and I sold my Timeless and kept the S12 because it was just a better IEM imo. Similar fit to the Moondrop Kato.
New Timmy dropped! 🙌
What is the name of the outro song?
which one for anime song jpop kpop? sa6 mk2, variations or xenns top?
Vari
Probably Variations or Top, but Ill also throw in the Moondrop S8 if you can afford it or find a good deal. They have that vocal forward tuning you want from anime music but also have solid bass definition and great treble extension. A very special IEM for those genres
@@PantsaBear sa6 mk2 or xenns tops for tac fps/comp gaming?
Which one has better technicalities symphonium meteor or sa6 mk2 ?
Suggest you to see the HBB video he did yesterday.. compared the mk2 and meteor
@@Zaarenh yeah! I saw that, but i need more people's conformation. What's your opinion?
I have both.. sa6u and meteor.. for the dynamic and push, the meteor is more better(edm, electo, pop, 90s rock, etc.) the only music genre that i used my sa6u is classical.. otherwise, the meteor is more fun.. the strength is the bass and the high trible.. excellent bass for a full BA ( and I compare against ie600 and xennis up)
@@Zaarenh I wonder how mk2 compares to Aür Audio Neon pro...✌️ 😁
Yoooo
Need help giz or anyone , looking at , xenns mk2 , and thieaudio clairvoyance, sa6 mk2 . Overall best vocals separation , stage , instruments . Please help a hard choice to make , anyone ?
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Sorry giz your Malaysian peeps are really not making happy to removed and see ya
Huh? Tak faham
Always forget the best in this price range: Meteor.. i have the sa6u and the variation.. both are not as good is the meteor
Meteor has a darkish tuning due to it's 5 khz dip. However it has lots of energy in the higher treble region. An anti ChiFi tuning if you ask me so you can't compare it to Variations and SA6U which rather follow Harman target.
For unkown reason i do not like iem with buttons. If i need more bass i do use a EQ.
Timmy when I start to feel sick I immediately stop food and water and it passes very quickly 😉👍.Is it good for small ears ?
Hi I just subscribed and I wanted to ask you if there’s any way anyone can get 90% off items in that website?
Mhhhheheehe
Dunu sa6 mk2 vs sony IER-m7 which one is better ?
They are totally out of stock...
Its in stock rn?
Why don't you talk about the cable? I bought this IEM, heavily after your recommendation. The Hulk Mini (included cable) is absolutely terrible and as soon as it touches ANYTHING it's incredibly loud. A 10€ cable from Tripowin is better. I don't get this, there's more to a IEM than signature. No build materials oversight etc? What?
First? Hopefully 🙏🏼
Also, get well soon (still), Timmy 😉
No mention on the fit of the shell even though it looks very different from the others. Showing us how it fits, if it sticks out, etc, is something that almost no other reviewer bothers to do, except for Super Review, and it is very useful. The fact that people's ears are different doesn't matter as much, at least we have some kind of reference. You said emphatically that it is an obvious upgrade if you want more bass, but later you also said you can get the same results by activating the bass switch on the iem you already have, so I found the review confusing. (Edited to filter my unfair bluntness)
I think that this channel is one of the best just for showing the quick and dirty sound comparison. If you’re really thinking about buying something then I feel you must watch the longer reviews where they examine the shape and compare it to more products that you might have. Not many people even own the SA6 Ultra so it seems like a moot comparison overall.
I would agree though, we need more Timmy modeling with the IEMs in.
The kind of entitlement people have nowadays 🤷♂️. If you want something on others' channel, you suggest. You don't go demanding stuff in a rude manner. Anyway it seems like you have no better channels to watch since you always end up coming back to this channel 😂
Gtfo this is how Timmy reviews IEM's. If you prefer other reviewers, go watch them instead
@Garrettdx1988 imagine getting this angry over criticism that isn't even directed at you
Stop crying kid and go watch another review
1st to comment. Get well soon bro
BA-Bass is not good.
If it's done well (64 Audio), it can be. But DUNU is not 64 Audio, so yeah, I wish they threw in a DD for the bass. Oh well.
Actually BA bass can be better than DD or same. Try out Helios and u12t
@@rafdes No I don't think so. BA is no good for low freq.
Lol IER M9, Symphonium Helios and U12T do bass as good as DD/planar if not better
@MrJabinho Have you listened to the IEMs they suggested or are you just stubborn and opinionated