[H T T]

Thanks for the advice. A couple things: I have other IEMs that do quite well with EDM, but are not as magic with classic rock. How much does a decent copper cable cost? Also Dsnuts’s cable looks big and bulky. It does not look practical for compact, on-the-go listening out of my iPhone while I am walking. I am thinking it would be better for me to save the money of a new cable and put it to toward of the aforementioned mentioned BA units that Dunu is working on.

 

[baskingshark]

Thanks for the advice. A couple things: I have other IEMs that do quite well with EDM, but are not as magic with classic rock. How much does a decent copper cable cost? Also Dsnuts’s cable looks big and bulky. It does not look practical for compact, on-the-go listening out of my iPhone while I am walking. I am thinking it would be better for me to save the money of a new cable and put it to toward of the aforementioned mentioned BA units that Dunu is working on.

I got a few 8 and 16 core copper cables from NiceHCK, very well braided and thick. Can be $7 USD during sales, pretty bang for buck. There's more expensive copper cables like the ISN C-16, it seems very well regarded on headfi and other audio sites, but I haven't tried it.

Personally I won't pair a cable that is more expensive than the IEM itself, and would prefer to spend more $ on the transducer (ie IEM) itself, but of course YMMV.

 

[Dsnuts]

Thanks for the advice. A couple things: I have other IEMs that do quite well with EDM, but are not as magic with classic rock. How much does a decent copper cable cost? Also Dsnuts’s cable looks big and bulky. It does not look practical for compact, on-the-go listening out of my iPhone while I am walking. I am thinking it would be better for me to save the money of a new cable and put it to toward of the aforementioned mentioned BA units that Dunu is working on.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000410796393.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.64223c00kTZYa9&mp=1 This cable should do you fine. On sale right now actually. Since the DM480 is worn over the ear as heavy as the C-16 cable looks it is a non issue. Besides. Nothing says your serious about your audio like a thick arse cable worn around the ears! Lol.

 

[RikudouGoku]

Thanks for the advice. A couple things: I have other IEMs that do quite well with EDM, but are not as magic with classic rock. How much does a decent copper cable cost? Also Dsnuts’s cable looks big and bulky. It does not look practical for compact, on-the-go listening out of my iPhone while I am walking. I am thinking it would be better for me to save the money of a new cable and put it to toward of the aforementioned mentioned BA units that Dunu is working on.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000400771561.html?
Faael Hibiscus cable seems to be very good, in fact some people are buying the hibiscus just for the cable lol.

 

[DynamicEars]

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000400771561.html?
Faael Hibiscus cable seems to be very good, in fact some people are buying the hibiscus just for the cable lol.

This.. I use Faaeal cable on my DM-480 to try, and they paired very good, much better than original thin SPC cable

 

[mochill]

I use faaeal litz copper cable on dm480 too

 

[peter123]

I posted my initial impressions of the DM-480 and some small comparisons to the KBEAR Diamond in another thread but think it's relevant here as well:

Dunu DM-480:
Next out are these dual dynamics from Dunu. In many ways they're similar to the Diamond with some noticeable differences. The DM-480 are also noticeable V-shaped but with less subbass impact and extension compared to the Diamonds. Due to less bass quantity the quality is also perceived as better. This is even more highlighted as the amount of mid bass is even lesser in comparison to the Diamonds, this gives even less bass bleed. I've read some comments about the DM-480 saying that it sound like if they've got a subwoofer in them and I can easily understand that statement. Actually the DM-480 sounds quite a bit like a balanced armature configuration except for the great subbass. The midrange and upper frequencies on the DM-480 are also quite thin but since the the bass impact is less on them (once again compared to the Diamonds) they do come across as more coherent sounding. That being said the midrange is definitely recessed on the DM-480 as well, it's just less obvious.

The DM-480 are quite small and very comfortable to wear. Isolation is also better than average, especially given their size.

 

[Pastapipo]

My take on the DM-480: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/dunu-dm-480.24117/reviews

TL;DR: Great IEMs, well worth their money, just too much of a U-shape/thinny mids for me.

 

[510751]

What setup do you guys use with these?
I'm using Q5 + 4 Core Copper + Some soft generic tips
And I can say I really like the extra warmth given by the cable

The bass is amazing and goes very low
On Bob's track "Turn Your Light Down Low" hits you surprisingly hard, bass-head level
And on Om Unit "Lightworkers Call" you can feel how low it goes

Love the forward voices also

Very nice

 

[DynamicEars]

What setup do you guys use with these?
I'm using Q5 + 4 Core Copper + Some soft generic tips
And I can say I really like the extra warmth given by the cable

The bass is amazing and goes very low
On Bob's track "Turn Your Light Down Low" hits you surprisingly hard, bass-head level
And on Om Unit "Lightworkers Call" you can feel how low it goes

Love the forward voices also

Very nice

I agree. give them copper cable for warmer and smooth signature

 

[Infoseeker]

Does the 480's push-push setup not dive less distortion in these iems? Or is it a matter of reducing resonance?

Couldn't the resonance been resolved with a very solid casing material design?

 

[darmanastartes]

My DM-480 review is now up on Head-Fi in addition to my blog.

 

[cleg]

My video about DM-480

 

[kmmbd]

Does the 480's push-push setup not dive less distortion in these iems? Or is it a matter of reducing resonance?

Couldn't the resonance been resolved with a very solid casing material design?

I believe the isobaric dual push system it's all about reducing distortion and improving overall low end extension without using a larger housing.

 

[ack84]

Cable used was Dunu DUW02.

I’m trying to convince myself that USD80 - more than the price of the IEM - is good value for a cable. I’m not succeeding, pls help