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Dunu Falcon Ultra

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The Falcon Ultra makes its case with visceral mid-bass slam, rich natural timbre, and a lively yet smooth top end. Prime Audio Reviews highlights its articulate, full-bodied vocals and excellent separation, while interchangeable nozzles tailor the balance from warmer to more open. Add a premium modular cable, generous tips, and engaging dynamics, and this is a polished single-driver IEM built for musical immersion.

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89/100
Rating for Falcon Ultra

Nicely Roasted

Sound Quality

89/100

Fit Comfort Isolation

87/100

Build Accessories

93/100

Value for Money

86/100

Pros

Standout mid-bass impact combines visceral slam, weight, and texture with agile pacing.

Natural, rich vocals and instruments retain strong clarity and separation without an overly analytical edge.

Useful tuning nozzles offer warmer, smoother or more forward, airier presentations.

Exceptional package includes robust metal shells, a modular 3.5mm/4.4mm cable, case, and extensive tip selection.

Cons

Sub-bass authority and texture are less emphatic than the powerful mid-bass, leaving some listeners wanting more low-end depth.

Soundstage width is natural but ordinary rather than expansive or holographic.

Isolation is average for a dynamic-driver IEM, not designed for especially noisy environments.

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What Reviewers Are Saying

"but for me personally I absolutely love it and it may just be my new favorite Dynamic driver IEM under 300"

— Audio-In Reviews

SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 89/100

The Falcon Ultra is consistently described as an engaging, musical single-dynamic-driver IEM with a tasteful V-shaped balance, unusually convincing bass physicality, and natural-sounding vocals. Its technical performance is strong rather than class-leading: reviewers praise separation, control, and realistic spatial placement, while noting ordinary stage size, modest sub-bass roll-off, and detail retrieval that is not the very best among similarly priced rivals.

Bass

91/100

Reviewers repeatedly highlight its mid-bass-driven slam, weight, speed, texture, and visceral impact as a standout strength. Sub-bass reaches respectably deep but is less emphasized, with several reviewers wanting a little more low-end authority, rumble, or texture; one reviewer also hears some lower-mid bleed.

Midrange

90/100

Vocals and instruments are widely praised for natural timbre, satisfying note weight, clarity, and a rich but articulate presentation. The tuning is not midrange-forward, and the elevated bass can add warmth to the lower mids, but reviewers generally find that it avoids sounding recessed or overly clinical.

Treble

89/100

Treble is regarded as smooth, even, energetic, and well controlled, with useful air and above-average extension rather than exaggerated brilliance. The interchangeable nozzles let listeners choose a warmer, smoother gold presentation or a more forward and slightly edgier blue option; ultimate extension and layering are not at flagship level.

Resolution Separation

88/100

Reviews commend the Falcon Ultra's clean instrument separation, micro-contrast, and ability to retain natural body rather than forcing detail through a sharp analytical tuning. Detail retrieval is above average, although Audio-In Reviews does not consider it the strongest performer in its price bracket.

Soundstage Imaging

87/100

Imaging, focus, depth layering, and instrument placement receive consistent praise for sounding natural and believable. Stage width is generally described as average or ordinary rather than unusually expansive or holographic, though the blue nozzle adds a little more air and perceived space.

Dynamics Coherence

91/100

The single driver is repeatedly praised for lively dynamics, speed, physicality, and emotional impact, especially on energetic material. Reviewers describe a cohesive, richly weighted presentation that remains agile rather than getting congested on fast tracks.

FIT COMFORT ISOLATION PERFORMANCE 87/100

Fit is broadly positive: reviewers find the angled nozzles and generous tip selection conducive to a secure seal, and several call the shells comfortable for long listening. Isolation is appropriate for a typical dynamic-driver IEM and adequate for commuting, but it is not a high-isolation design; one reviewer also noticed a shell seam after 30 to 40 minutes.

Seal Stability

89/100

Reviewers report good fit stability, with one finding it improved over the average dynamic-driver IEM and another achieving an excellent seal using the included S&S tips. The extended, angled nozzles are also said to fit securely, although proper tip choice remains important for realizing the intended tuning.

Comfort

88/100

Multiple reviewers call the Falcon Ultra very comfortable, including during longer sessions, and the metal shells are not generally reported as feeling heavy in use. Super* Review is the main caveat, reporting that the shell join became noticeable after roughly 30 to 40 minutes.

Isolation

84/100

Passive isolation is repeatedly characterized as average for this type of dynamic-driver IEM rather than especially strong. Reviewers still consider it sufficient for everyday outdoor listening and commuting.

Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.

Build Accessories

93/100

The metal shells receive strong construction praise, with Prime Audio Reviews calling build quality exceptional and Audio-In noting the cast-and-CNC-machined structure and polished blue finish. The package is particularly useful: it includes a larger protective case, a modular cable with 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm terminations, and an unusually broad 13-pair, four-style tip selection; the cable is slightly stiff and prone to kinking for one reviewer.

Value for Money

86/100

At roughly $240 to $249, reviewers generally consider the Falcon Ultra a solid offering, particularly for listeners wanting a refined single dynamic driver with a complete accessory package. The value case is moderated by Super* Review, who finds it somewhat overpriced at $240 despite enjoying the sound, while Audio-In calls it a favorite dynamic-driver IEM under $300.

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Specifications

Impedance
16Ω @ 1kHz
Sensitivity
108dB±1dB @ 1kHz
Frequency Response
5Hz-40kHz
THD+N
<0.3% at 1kHz
Cable Material
4-Core Silver-Plated Copper Litz
Connector Type
Patented MMCX Connectors
Termination Options
3.5mm TRS and 4.4mm TRRS
Weight
20g(10g each ear piece)

Manufacturer's Description — Dunu

All-New Driver with 2nd Generation ECLIPSƎ Architecture and Ring-Type Magnet Assembly with Ultra-High Magnetic Flux Density


Product Highlight

  • All-New Driver with 2nd Generation ECLIPSƎ Architecture and Ring-Type Magnet Assembly with Ultra-High Magnetic Flux Density
  • compositely constructed ECLIPSƎ pure metal foil (completely non-polymer based) diaphragms in a 10.7 mm package.
  • The ultra-rigid and lightweight lithium-magnesium alloy dome fuses with the soft and compliant independent suspension for lightning-fast transients and effortless, accurate music reproduction under any circumstance.
  • A powerful, newly designed magnet assembly sits at the heart of the FALCON ULTRA. In order to achieve the ultra-high Tesla* rating at the position of the voice coil, the magnet pieces are milled on a CNC lathe to micron-level tolerances. The result is a magnetic flux density that exceeds that of the magnet assembly in the flagship ZEN PRO**, ensuring no detail in music is lost.
  • Multipath Airflow Management, Evolved - Multiple strategically positioned vents are placed over the front and rear chambers, enabling meticulous control over airflow. Coupled with the all-new ECLIPSƎ driver, this design achieves superior dynamics and a robust low-frequency response for an extraordinary audio experience only DUNU can deliver.
  • Mirror Blue, Ultra Blue - elegant mirror blue finish takes anodized surface treatment a step beyond what was previously possible.
  • The stainless-steel housings are polished to a mirror shine and the bevel is sandblasted and frosted with a vintage logo motif to emulate the look of a proof coin.
  • Precision Fit and Finish - draws on the collective knowledge of DUNU’s 20-year veteran engineering team, leveraging advanced CNC finishing techniques to mill the cast stainless steel housings to exacting tolerances necessary for consistency, build quality, and sound performance
  • Interchangeable Tuning Nozzles - Two sets of interchangeable nozzles are included with the FALCON ULTRA: one constructed from stainless steel and another from gold-plated brass. Both visually and acoustically distinct, the two nozzles enable the user to fine-tune the sound signature to personal tastes.
  • DUW-02 PRO with Q-Lock LITE - For connectivity with essentially any modern portable digital audio player, FALCON ULTRA tethers a set of 3.5 mm single-ended and 4.4 mm balanced Q-Lock LITE modular plugs to its all-new premium DUW-02 PRO cable (26 AWG monocrystalline silver-plated copper Litz Type 4 wire with silver plating thickness > 30 µm)
  • Patented Catch-Hold MMCX Connectors - Cross-compatible with all other Equipped with a patented expansion pin using the standard MMCX interface, FALCON ULTRA offers wide compatibility with earphones and cables utilizing MMCX pins. The expandable pin design ensures enhanced reliability and durability compared to non-expandable pins.
  • A Comprehensive Set of Accessories - A DUNU earphone wouldn't be complete without our signature, rich array of accessories. FALCON ULTRA now comes with a larger carrying case, dedicated compartmentalized storage bag for protecting the earpieces, and our newest Candy and S&S ear tips.

* Meets or exceeds the 2T threshold


** All external ring-type magnet designs will cause earpieces to attract/repel one another. No damage will be dealt to the driver under such circumstances. Please protect the exterior finish of the earpieces from scuffs and scratches.


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  • Addicted to Audio — online and in-store — Epping, Victoria, Australia (website)
  • Audeos — online and in-store — Żywiec, Województwo śląskie (website)
  • AUDIOPHONICS — in-store — Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France (website)
  • AV ONE — online and in-store — Singapore, Singapore (website)
  • Bloom Audio — online and in-store — Gibbsboro, New Jersey, United States (website)
  • Elise Audio — online and in-store — Paddington, England, United Kingdom (website)
  • GEEKWILLS — online and in-store — Beijing, Beijing, China (website)
  • Headphone Zone — online and in-store — Laxmi Industrial Estate, Maharashtra, India (website)
  • Headphones.com — online and in-store — Portland, Oregon, United States (website)
  • Hifi Passion — in-store — Neustadt, Bremen, Germany (website)

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