Cantorvs.DK3001BD (Braindance)
Sound & Specs Comparison
Information
Both IEMs are widely regarded in the audiophile community. See how they differ in terms of sub-bass response, upper mids, clarity, and overall tonality. Spider charts and rating breakdowns included.
Objective Comparison
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| General Info | Cantor | DK3001BD (Braindance) |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | AFUL | DUNU |
| Country | Taiwan | China |
| IEM Description | The AFUL Cantor combines technical precision with musicality in a hybrid design. Featuring a dynamic driver for powerful bass and multiple balanced armatures for clean mids and sparkly highs, it delivers a spacious soundstage with excellent separation. Tuning leans slightly toward a balanced-bright signature, making it a solid choice for detail lovers who still want some low-end punch. | A sleek and technical IEM with impactful sub-bass and crisp treble. Built for clarity and resolution, wrapped in a stylish metal-ceramic shell with modular cable options. |
| Price Level | 500 – 1.000 | 100 – 500 |
| Housing & Driver | ||
|---|---|---|
| Driver Config | Multi-BA | Tribrid |
| Driver Types | Balanced Armature | Micro Planar Tweeter + Dynamic Driver + Balanced Armature |
| Shell Material | – | CNC-milled aluminum alloy, zirconia-coated faceplate |
| Cable | 4Braid 5N OFC Cable | High-purity OCC copper, 4-core, fabric sleeved |
| Technical | ||
|---|---|---|
| Freq Range | – | 5 Hz – 40 kHz |
| Impedance (Ω) | 20 | 26 |
| Sensitivity (dB) | 106 | 108 |
| Crossover | RLC Network Electronic Crossover | – |
| Platform Info | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comments | 1 | 1 |
| Visit Count | 128 | 242 |
| External Reviews | 1 | 1 |
Meta Ratings
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Sound Characteristics
Cantor enhances basslines with a more energy and grip, giving them a livelier feel compared to DK3001BD (Braindance) (9 vs 6.3). The bass in It feels a more physical and textured, with improved rumble and body compared to DK3001BD (Braindance) (8.5 vs 5.8). Male vocals and lower instruments sound a richer and better defined on It, unlike DK3001BD (Braindance) which can seem hollow (8.5 vs 6.3). It strikes a a better balance between presence and smoothness in the upper mids compared to DK3001BD (Braindance) (8 vs 6.5). Instruments like violins and brass are portrayed with a more brilliance on It, while DK3001BD (Braindance) sounds slightly dull (8 vs 6.8). Track elements feel a more isolated and clean on It, offering clearer focus than DK3001BD (Braindance) (8.3 vs 7.5). It keeps competing frequencies under control s more effectively, reducing sonic congestion compared to DK3001BD (Braindance) (8 vs 6.5). The note presentation is a fuller and more tactile on It, giving instruments a stronger physical presence than DK3001BD (Braindance) (7.5 vs 6.3). Percussion and quick attacks feel c more physical and punchy on It, adding excitement over DK3001BD (Braindance) (8.5 vs 5.8). It handles sibilant sounds e more gently, with fewer peaks and less sharpness than DK3001BD (Braindance) (8.5 vs 7.5). Timbre on It sounds a more realistic and natural, whereas DK3001BD (Braindance) feels slightly more artificial or colored (7.5 vs 6.5). The overall tonality of It is m more balanced and cohesive, offering a sound signature that feels better tuned than DK3001BD (Braindance) (8.8 vs 6). It portrays textures in vocals and strings with a more realism, enhancing emotional depth over DK3001BD (Braindance) (8 vs 5.8).
| Cantor | DK3001BD (Braindance) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sub Bass | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Bass | 9.0 | 6.3 |
| Bass Feel | 8.5 | 5.8 |
| Lower Mids | 8.5 | 6.3 |
| Upper Mids | 8.0 | 6.5 |
| Lower Treble | 8.0 | 6.8 |
| Upper Treble | 7.5 | 7.8 |
| Sound Stage Width | 8.0 | 7.8 |
| Detail | 8.8 | 8.5 |
| Layering | 8.3 | 7.5 |
| Masking | 8.0 | 6.5 |
| Note Weight | 7.5 | 6.3 |
| Slam | 8.5 | 5.8 |
| Sibilance | 8.5 | 7.5 |
| Timbre Color | 7.5 | 6.5 |
| Tonality | 8.8 | 6.0 |
| Texture | 8.0 | 5.8 |
Tonal Signature
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