Please forgive this long post.
OK, so..
My biggest problem in this whole earphone hobby is my location. This means that I cannot return items (because I must import and so cannot just buy from a shop) if I'm simply not happy like I hear others do. I see people just order two or more earphones and keep the "winner". Well, I'm not in that boat (and I'm sure many others aren't either), but then again, even if I was, I'm not one to operate like that. Because I stay in such a () place, I cannot sell my used items that I no longer need or ones I don't like. I could try selling locally, but the people here don't bite (not for such pricy earphones at least). I can go on eBay, but courier fees are ridiculous that it's not worth it.
Why am I mentioning this? Well, I kind of decided to pack the DN-2002s away and sell, despite my "locational situation". I have advertised locally but only 10 or so views and nothing. I am going to the UK in December and so decided to bring them along and sell on eBay while there. But I don't think I should spend my time there trying to sell something.
So what I've done is I opened up the box again and told myself to just accept the DN-2002s and to try. And I generally will put the idea of using "high-end", "exclusive", "quality" earphones in front of realising a fit issue. So what happened with the DN-2002s? Well, I think I read too much and sucked in people's complaints and made them my own. Now then, what are my complaints exactly? Well, I previously mentioned that I do get a seal, which I do, but what I think got me was the fact that the fit didn't (doesn't) feel secure. Also, these have bass, but not as I'm used to on the DN-1000 and DN-2000. So, couple the "less" bass with a fit that's not feeling all too secure; result: your mind tricks you and you assume a poor seal. Now throw in some other people's complaints and what do you get? Well, it's an undesired outcome.
So, I can't say these are uncomfortable for me in any way. But I will say they do not feel secure enough in the ears. Also, switching the speakers around provides a good alternative over/behind-the-ear solution (using the left speaker in the right ear and vice versa). I shouldn't need to, but perhaps I must point out that the cables must still be correctly matched - right cable, right ear...
I'm not saying, "wait, I made a mistake" and that the fit is awesome. I'm saying what I've always said: I get an "unsecure" seal. Unsecure as in the earphones FEEL (note the word "feel") a little like they need something to keep them there. I just felt I needed to clear up or "fine-tune" my opinions a bit now that I've used these a bit more. Also, I have no intention to "burn" DUNU - I am a DUNU fan of course.
So, ergonomics is a little issue (but I should emphasize - not for everyone). For me these work as they should. And for the price, I'll damn-well make sure these work. I'm using these now and they are stealing my heart slowly.
Oh yes, I didn't mention, but if you look at the photo, DUNU must have changed their website address
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Cheers