Canuck Audioholics Anonymous CAA Reviews & Fun Banter


PULA UNICROM
SINGLE Dynamic Driver IEM 79.99 usd.

Single 10mm beryllium-plated dynamic driver.
Sensitivity: 101dB +|- 3dB SPL/mW
Impedance: 32 ohm
Frequency Response: 20 - 20000Hz

:backhand_index_pointing_right:t2: Preamble:
Thanks go out to Pula and HiFiGo for providing the Canuck Audioholics with review samples of the Pula Unicrom.
Tone Deaf Monk
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:tada::tada: DISCOUNTS!! are available on HiFiGo and AliExpress only until Aug 17/25. Enter the code below at checkout.
The code apparently also works on Amazon USA, not sure how to apply it.

Coupon Code: 818UNICROM (case sensitive)
I tried it on HiFiGo and AliX and it works.

:backhand_index_pointing_right:t2: Unboxing:
Retail packaging is nice and well done.
The cardboard box with flip top flaps to open has a foam insert that protects the contents well during shipping and prominently displays the ear pieces and green leatherette flip top carry case.
Underneath the foam insert you will find the modular SPC cable with 3.5 and 4.4mm terminations included, and 6 pair of ear tips, for 7 pair total including the ones that come on the ear pieces.

Pros and Cons:
:blush: Vented 3D printed resin shells are medium/small in size and capped with attractive stabilized maple wood faceplates. Available in 4 colors, each iem will have a unique grain pattern.
They fit my ears very well, lightweight and comfortable in ear.
:blush: Modular silver plated copper cable is a nice offering. Metal encased hardware, and the terminations have a threaded collar to secure the 3.5 and 4.4mm ends in place.
Chin toggle is tight and requires both hands to position it.
:blush: Easy to drive, basic dongle works well.
:blush: Not source fussy, although I find a more resolving source device helps open up the dynamics.

:backhand_index_pointing_right:t2: Equipment:
:headphone: Pula Unicrom IEM, aged 50+ hours.
:headphone: Hiby R4 DAP, low gain, 4.4mm out.
:headphone: Stock modular silver plated copper cable, 4.4mm termination attached.
:headphone: Electech Baroque wide bore ear tips.

:backhand_index_pointing_right:t2: Sound:
An overall warm, balanced, easy listen.

Bass is thick and warm, mildly bloated.
Sub bass has a boomy rumble with lots of resonance, and pulls deep when asked.
Mid bass is smooth and well mannered, it decays quickly and stays in its lane. Sub bass can easily override the mid bass on bass heavy tracks.
There is some bass bleed into the mids, but it tends to stay low in the head space. It adds warmth to the mids, without overshadowing or dulling them.

The mids are relaxed and not over energetic. They have good detail and clarity, just not forced or in your face.
Vocals are more elevated and prominent. Both male and female sound warm, natural and mostly accurate.

Highs roll off and are carried mostly by the upper mids. Micro detail is there but more subtle, no risk of harshness or sibilance.
There is a late peak that adds some sparkle and air to the ultra highs.

Head stage is good. Width between the ears. Good top to bottom height, front to rear depth pretty average.
Head filling, but stays within the head.
Left to right imaging is decent.
Overall imaging and layering is fair.

Summary:
I disliked critically listening to the Unicrom.
It’s obvious from the first listen it doesn’t aspire to be a master of technical proficiency. It’s tuned to be a smooth, easy going, enjoyable and musical listen.
Turning off the reviewer brain and allowing yourself to dissolve into the music and just go with the flow is the way to enjoy Unicrom.
When you do, you realize, those details, that aren’t being forced on you, subtly reveal themselves in spades.
That said, on energetic fast paced tracks… your toes will be tapping.

Unicrom is an IEM for those times you just want to shut down and enjoy your music library. :+1:t2::+1:t2:

:headphone: My music sources:
Qobuz, and, FLAC and DSD files stored on the SD cards of my daps.
My music genre are primarily Rock, Blues, Jazz, Symphonic, Country, Rap, R&B, Pop, Electronic.

Enjoy your music. :+1:t2:

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