Research & analysis

GK AudioLab

Acoustic explainers, frequency-response analysis, and driver-material guides with clear source boundaries.

KUN 2 Driver Explained: Excursion, Magnetic Circuit and Dual-Stage Damping
Acoustics 10 min read

KUN 2 Driver Explained: Excursion, Magnetic Circuit and Dual-Stage Damping

An engineering guide to the GK KUNTEN PRO KUN 2 driver, including diaphragm excursion, voice-coil travel, magnetic drive, dual-stage damping and evidence limits.

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Dynamic Driver vs Balanced Armature: GK KUNTEN Driver Specs & Science
Acoustics 12 min read

Dynamic Driver vs Balanced Armature: GK KUNTEN Driver Specs & Science

A deep-dive into the acoustic physics of DD and BA drivers. Learn why GK KUNTEN uses a single 10mm Super-Linear dynamic driver and when hybrid IEMs make sense.

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The GK House Sound: GK AudioLab's Acoustic Tuning Philosophy
Tuning 10 min read

The GK House Sound: GK AudioLab's Acoustic Tuning Philosophy

How GK AudioLab approaches IEM tuning β€” target frequency response curves, psychoacoustic principles, and the trade-offs behind their "musical yet accurate" house sound.

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IEM Impedance & Sensitivity: How to Read the GK KUNTEN Specifications
Tech Guide 8 min read

IEM Impedance & Sensitivity: How to Read the GK KUNTEN Specifications

A practical guide to impedance, sensitivity units, output impedance, and source compatibility using the published GK KUNTEN 43Ξ© / 109dB/mW values.

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How Chinese IEM Brands Changed Entry-Level Audio Competition
Industry 14 min read

How Chinese IEM Brands Changed Entry-Level Audio Competition

How measurement tools, component supply chains, manufacturing scale, and faster iteration changed IEM pricing without turning price or frequency response into a universal quality score.

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Micro-Planar Tweeters in IEMs: How to Read the GK Streak Design
Driver Technology 11 min read

Micro-Planar Tweeters in IEMs: How to Read the GK Streak Design

Compare dynamic, balanced-armature, and micro-planar operating principles without assuming that driver topology alone proves cleaner treble, lower distortion, or less fatigue.

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