Won a Kima 2 from Dunu and prefers it over their Cadenza 4 and Daybreak; a vocal champ with punchy, fast bass better than its graph suggests.
Quick note: Some links are affiliate links. We earn a tiny commission if you buy (at no cost to you). Keeps the lights on!
Reviews
Add your reviewSort: NewestMost helpful
Owned the Kima 2 and prefers it to the Defiant for more natural, realistic instrument tonality.
Finds the Kima 2's nozzle comfort excellent but the treble too bright and fatiguing without EQ.
Got the Kima 2 and has been loving it on a JM45 dongle, with smoother vocals than any wireless buds they've tried.
Has found nothing in the Kima 2's price range that gets close to its sound without EQ.
The Kima 2 is their favourite IEM under about $500 and third of all time, with a beautiful, musical sound.
Really likes their Kima 2 and tracked down the limited edition almost a year after release.
Prefers the Kima 2's smoother, more natural vocals to the sometimes shouty Tangzu Xuan NV.
Finds the Kima 2 awesome: amazing vocals, no treble peaks, solid bass and neutral tonality with a hint of warmth, a steal at $100.
Owns the Kima 2 and Aful Explorer; both comfy, but prefers the more balanced Kima 2 with better vocals for indie and rock.
Really enjoys their Kima 2 for its detail retrieval, female vocals and instrument separation, plus generous accessories.
Owns the Kima 2 and Hype 4 MKII and finds the Kima 2 more relaxed and smooth, a nicely tuned neutral single DD.
Uses their Kima 2 more than the Aful Explorer for heavy metal, with Tri-Clarion tips for a better fit.
Can't get a good fit with the small, flat Kima 2 shells with any tips, so isolation is bad.
Their Kima 2 is holding up fine long-term with no corrosion or condensation and no pressure build-up.
Of all their IEMs, the Kima 2 gives the closest vibe to their HD600.
Loves how natural and balanced the Kima 2 sounds, especially vocals; kept listening for 27 tracks past bedtime.
Liked the Kima 2's vocals and warmth, but its left earpiece stopped working and it lacked detail and soundstage for them.
Finds the Kima 2 neutral-warm and very natural with excellent vocals and guitars, though not the best separation; superb unboxing for the price.
Owns the Kima 2 and finds it warm but not too warm, with no harsh sibilance, good vocals and natural timbre.
Chose the Kima 2 for J-pop female vocals and is loving it so far.
After a week finds the Kima 2 a cozy all-day IEM with no shrill highs or punishing lows.
Tried the Kima 2 at CanJam and found it a vocal specialist they wanted to buy on the spot.
Needed EQ to make the Kima 2 sound clear and slightly prefers the Tanchjim Nora for fit.
After a couple of weeks, the Dunu KIMA 2 Raven Teal edition may be the IEM in its price bracket that handles heavy metal's guitars, vocals and bass.
Loves the Dunu KIMA 2 Raven Teal: it fits their ears well and sounds great for the price.
The Dunu KIMA 2 is their go-to and standard for vocals, though slightly bright for a basshead.
A/B'd the Kima 2 with the Kefine Arnar: similar mids, the Kima 2 far more neutral to neutral-warm, both non-fatiguing.
Got the Kima 2 on sale a couple of months ago; still in the honeymoon phase but finds it a better all-rounder than their Aful Explorer, warm-neutral.