This was my first time reviewing a DUNU product, and I feel like I now know a lot about the company already. It seemed clear from the get go that transparency was big on the company's agenda, and I am not referring to one of the three replaceable nozzles on the FALCON PRO that make it a fairly versatile set of IEMs. No, I am talking about the extensive updates I received access to as part of the R&D process that went into making the FALCON PRO the retail unit shipping out October 1st, 2021. The whole thing felt like I was part of a research project, and knowing DUNU's interests in materials and processing technologies further added to the appeal. I also saw first hand how there were many different tuning revisions, with work done to identify issues and address them accordingly. This continued even after the media got their hands on the samples, with the company representatives aiming to understand any discrepancies in the measured frequency response and tie them back to the source (pun intended).

This is also how I knew that the FALCON PRO was originally slated for a higher MSRP than what you are seeing now; frankly, I think margins for retailers are going to be tight already at $220. The packaging may be on the simpler side, but you get so many included goodies that the overall package really does feel like a bargain of sorts. The FALCON PRO also just happened to arrive at a time where several smaller DUNU projects were nearing completion, including their new Q-Lock LITE cable with the friction-fit modular connector system as a more affordable alternative to Q-Lock PLUS. The scaling-down concept carries over with ECLIPSƎ, which you might as well just spell Eclipse for all I care. This is DUNU's patented take on the single dynamic driver system that combines processing of materials with careful assembly and design of a single system of various components, which ultimately leads to a very satisfying bass response for many who may not even be bassheads.

The user-replaceable nozzles may not be as relevant as I would have liked, but the default experience is one I do quite like already, especially at the $220 price that makes it one of the better-sounding IEMs for the money and then some. This makes the FALCON PRO a direct replacement to the FALCON itself, and there are so many quality of life improvements here that this is one of the few times that a replacement at the same price has really felt worth it. Keep in mind that it is not perfect; my biggest issue is the lackluster midrange compared to the impressive bass response. This does mean there are certain market segments to whom the FALCON PRO is not going to be a recommendation, including those who prioritize vocals. Lovers of rock music, on the other hand, will adore these. Go through the entire review and gauge for yourself whether the DUNU FALCON PRO is for you, but from where I sit, it does plenty enough to merit a recommendation for many, including those looking to step up to a quality set of IEMs from their earphones.