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Earphone manufacturer Dunu has just released the DaVinci Vitruvian , a follow-up to one of the most talked-about in-ear monitors (IEMs) of recent years. For the same price as the original ($299.99), it promises a cleaner, more balanced take on the DaVinci sound, and I for one am excited to hear it.

The DaVinci was one of the early high-profile IEMs associated with the JM-1 target and the “New Meta” tuning trend. In terms a normal human can understand, that means a broadly balanced sound, with a generous dollop of extra bass and a relatively relaxed treble. In practice, many people loved its warm, full-bodied sound, but others found the bass overdone and the treble a little too subdued. Still, some of the best representatives of this sound are featured on my list of the best IEMs under $500 for a reason.…