Ample amount of accessories. Same nice carrying case that comes with Titan 1 also comes with Titan 3 and Titan 5. However, as the 3 and 5 have got removable cables (that have longer connectors), fitting the Titan 3 and 5 in the case is more difficult in comparison.
Good build quality.
I like the UFO/disk design but somewhat dislike that the nice, coloured side-marked that the Titan 1 has aren't on the Titan 5 or Titan 3.
Only one vent hole on the inside (the Titan 1 has got many more).
Good cable (supple and lacks the Titan 1's stupid fabric coating) but I dislike that DUNU is using MMCX connectors.
The rather short nozzle, angle and location of the vents will lead to a high likelihood of the Titan 1 (, 3 and 5) sounding very different from person to person, depending on if and how much those vents are covered (which will influence the amount of bass as well as to a much lesser degree the middle treble response), depending on one's individual ear geometry. That's also why there are different impressions on the internet about the sound signature/balance (bass quantity) of the Titan in-ears. Therefore I definitely wish that DUNU had solved the venting somewhat differently and re-located the holes (if it were possible).
Sound:
Low impedance sources, largest included red core silicone tips.
Tonality:
In my ears and with my ear geometry and fit, the Titan 5 sounds mostly v-shaped and bassy, mostly like the Titan 1, however with a few changes.
In my ears and with my ear geometry and fit, the Titan 5 sounds mostly v-shaped and bassy, mostly like the Titan 1, however with a few changes.
The Titan 5 sounds slightly bassier than the Titan 1, and is a little less forward in the upper treble, however brighter in the middle highs.
The lows' emphasis is very even and extends flat down into the sub-bass without any roll-off. Sub-, mid- and upper bass are equally elevated, with a full low fundamental range that decreases to around 500 Hz where the quantity is neutral again.
The mids sound tonally mostly correct to me, with just slightly more brightness in the upper mids. In terms of subjective perception, the mids appear neither close nor distant in the mix, compared to that of the Titan 1 that appear somewhat distant.Just like the Titan 3’s, the Titan 5’s treble starts evenly rising at 3 kHz and forms a wide emphasis between 6 kHz and 7 kHz, with another, milder one between 8 kHz and 9 kHz.
Super treble extension past 10 kHz is good.
The lows' emphasis is very even and extends flat down into the sub-bass without any roll-off. Sub-, mid- and upper bass are equally elevated, with a full low fundamental range that decreases to around 500 Hz where the quantity is neutral again.
The mids sound tonally mostly correct to me, with just slightly more brightness in the upper mids. In terms of subjective perception, the mids appear neither close nor distant in the mix, compared to that of the Titan 1 that appear somewhat distant.Just like the Titan 3’s, the Titan 5’s treble starts evenly rising at 3 kHz and forms a wide emphasis between 6 kHz and 7 kHz, with another, milder one between 8 kHz and 9 kHz.
Super treble extension past 10 kHz is good.
Due to the middle treble emphasis, the highs sound somewhat strident and sharp and lack a bit of realism, however the Titan 5 has got a less emphasised upper treble than the Titan 1.
Resolution:
Resolution:
Just like the Titan 1 and
Titan 3, the Titan 5 has got a really good resolution and is definitely
among the best in-ears in its price range.
The lows are very tight, fast, clean and feature great control for dynamic driver standards. It's a smidgen softer than the Titan 1's and Titan 3's though.
The lows are very tight, fast, clean and feature great control for dynamic driver standards. It's a smidgen softer than the Titan 1's and Titan 3's though.
Treble differentiation, details and note separation are on a high level, and here, the Titan 5 even manages to surpass the Titan 1 (and Titan 3) by a little.
Midrange resolution is almost as high as that of the highs and lows, wherefore the Titan 5 appears to be a little more resolving in the mids than the Titan 1.
Midrange resolution is almost as high as that of the highs and lows, wherefore the Titan 5 appears to be a little more resolving in the mids than the Titan 1.
Spatial Presentation:
The soundstage isn't as large, open and expansive as that of the Titan 1, but not small either and larger than average to my ears, with good depth and width, forming an almost perfectly circular stage.
Layering and imaging are precise and clean, with precise instrument separation as well as placement.
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Compared to other In-Ears:
DUNU Titan 3:
The Titan 5 sounds thicker, as it has got the stronger bass and fundamental range elevation.
The Titan 5’s and Titan 3’s treble are quite similar, with the exception of the Titan 5 being brighter in the upper treble.
Both are similarly tuned in the midrange.
Regarding resolution, they are mostly identical: both have got fast, controlled and tight lows (the difference is very small and the Titan 5 is just minimally softer), equally detailed, well-separated treble and have got a midrange resolution that is very good but very slightly lacks behind that of the bass and highs.
The Titan 5 has got the slightly larger soundstage and sounds a tad more open, with the stronger spatial depth, however both are not as large/open sounding as the Titan 1.
The Titan 5’s and Titan 3’s treble are quite similar, with the exception of the Titan 5 being brighter in the upper treble.
Both are similarly tuned in the midrange.
Regarding resolution, they are mostly identical: both have got fast, controlled and tight lows (the difference is very small and the Titan 5 is just minimally softer), equally detailed, well-separated treble and have got a midrange resolution that is very good but very slightly lacks behind that of the bass and highs.
The Titan 5 has got the slightly larger soundstage and sounds a tad more open, with the stronger spatial depth, however both are not as large/open sounding as the Titan 1.
DUNU Titan 1:
The Titan 5 is slightly bassier.
The Titan 5 is slightly brighter in the upper midrange as well as central treble, however less forward in the upper highs.
The Titan 5 is slightly brighter in the upper midrange as well as central treble, however less forward in the upper highs.
In terms of resolution, they are quite identical: both have got fast, controlled and tight lows (the Titan 1’s are however minimally tighter), detailed, well-separated highs and resolve well in the midrange, although ultimately a bit lesser compared to the lows and highs (the Titan 5 is minimally more resolving here, though).
Due to its semi-open design, the Titan 1 has got the larger, airier soundstage while both image equally precisely.
Conclusion:
Slightly differently tuned iteration of the Titan 1 with a smaller soundstage and a little more technical refinement. Would be even better with a less forward middle treble.