INTRODUCTION:

Pula, the newcomer into this chi-fi audio industry, has already set its mark with its extraordinary products like Anvil, etc. The Unicrom being a mid-tier budget IEM, ticks most of the boxes that a consumer expects, starting from a nice build to beautiful sound. In this review let’s check the Unicrom in detail.

SPECIFICATIONS:

PULA UNICROM SOUND IMPRESSIONS:

Tonality: Natural with hint of Warmth

SIGNATURE: Mild V Shape

Bass Profile:

• Full-bodied with equal emphasis on sub- and mid-bass profiles that slam one’s head.
• Slower attack and decay leading to an elastic bass response that creates the sense of a reverb effect, which bass heads personally prefer.
• Despite its huge quantity, there’s no compromise done in terms of track separation and control.
• Tip selection is very important since narrow bore subdues the mid-bass, and wide bore retains its presence

Mid-Section:

• Thick and lush midrange with a laid-back presentation.
• Extra warmth gives the midrange the needed fullness.
• The upper midsection is elevated a bit to give that openness to the presentation that adds sparkle on top.
• Male and female vocals sound natural with smoother note edges, making them very engaging.

Treble:

• Smooth execution is done yet with limited extension.
• Cymbals and percussion instruments have the precise splash for a vivid presentation.
• Treble heads might find the brilliance factor to be lacking but not to the extent of disliking.

Technicalities:

Staging and Imaging:

• This possesses a nice depth in staging due to that massive bass response.
• Despite the thick bass, the width is impressive, allowing the instruments to present themselves without getting congested.
• The extra width allowed the notes to nicely sweep from one channel to the other without any noticeable stutters.
• Precise placement of the instruments is observed throughout the presentation, which shows its impressive imaging capability.

Detail Retrieval:

• Extracts the essential nuances out of the track without breaking a sweat, yet it is not the best performer in this aspect.

PULA UNICROM VERDICT:

Pula Unicrom, a single 10 mm beryllium diaphragm dynamic driver enclosed in a resin shell, stamped with a wooden faceplate, and served in premium packaging for a price of 80 USD, seems interesting, right? This definitely surprised me from the unboxing till the listening experience.

In this segment, I have never seen such an amazing unboxing experience that starts from unwrapping till fiddling with the included accessories. The magnetic latch unveils the beautiful earpiece and the green pleatherette case embedded in a soft cushion bed. Underlying them are the 6 pairs of ear tips encompassing both the narrow and the wide bore. The stock cable that came along feels soft enough and pliable with interchangeable terminations.

The earpiece is made out of resin (stamped with a maple wood faceplate) that comes in 3 different colors and looks stunning in real life. They are ergonomically designed with clear left/right indication and fit comfortably in the ears. The branding is done subtly and reflects when the light strikes, which adds a nice touch to the aesthetics.

SOUND VERDICT

Unicrom has a mild V-shaped signature with a bass boost that goes along with the characteristics of the beryllium used in it. Bass hits like a truck and has loads of mid- and sub-bass presence that are concentrated equally. Despite the huge quantity, there’s no compromise on its quality, where dynamics are maintained precisely without congestion. The speed and decay, however, are on the slower side, representing a sense of elastic bass response that lingers even after it fades, providing an ethereal sound.

The mid-section sounds lush and thick, providing a juicy presentation with enough warmth and fullness. The notes are pushed back, providing a laid-back scene yet providing a musical tone. Though it’s recessed a bit, both the male and female vocals sound natural and engaging, with little extra emphasis on the upper mid that adds a touch to the sparkle.

Trebles are executed smoother with no sharp-edged notes; however, the extension is limited. There’s enough brightness to lighten up the presentation, but the lacking brilliance will trouble the treble heads. Cymbal crashes and percussion instruments sound precise with enough sparkle in the top end yet with its restricted extension.

Technical aspects are on par with the competitors with enough detailing. Staging and imaging are above average for its price, while the micro-dynamics require a bit of work to do. The macro dynamics are executed rock solid in the Unicrom, which provides an immersive listening experience overall.

The Unicrom ticks most of the boxes that a consumer generally expects to be there. From accessories to the sound output, it PLEASES whoever uses it, and this is indeed a CROWD PLEASER!

Personal Recommendation:

Unicrom is for: Who likes truck loads of controlled, slow, thick bass with juicy mid section and a smoother treble all served in a laidback presentation.

Unicrom is not for: Who likes and lives for treble and a neutral bass response with exceptional detail retrieval and shimmer in the top end.