M for Must-Have: Dita Project M IEM Review

 

Disclaimer: Please note that I am not an audiophile, and this review does not delve into the technical aspects of the IEMs. My impressions are based on my personal preferences, and others may have different experiences with this product. I also have a very limited experience with audio products so please take this review with a grain of salt.

The Project M was lent to me as part of a review tour in the Philippines.

Pros

😄 Everything feels very premium, from the IEMs to the cable and carry case

😄 Superb soundstage and details

😄 Fantastic imaging, great for immersive experiences!

😄 Fits my ears perfectly!

Cons

😔 Personally too bright, and lacks a bit of bass 𝑜𝑜𝑚𝑓


General Product Details

Package Inclusions

  • IEM shells & cable
  • Carry case (with cleaning brush & cloth)
  • A case with 5 pairs of Final silicon eartips in different sizes

The IEM Shells

  • The shell is made of clear resin, with the Dita logo encased within in color-changing hue. The shell has a strange shape, but I believe it’s because it’s well molded to ears. The IEMs really looks beautiful!
  • Each earpiece weighing at around 5.6g. They don’t feel heavy despite being about 2g heavier than my daily drivers

The Cable

  • The cable though thin feels very premium. Sometimes they get all tangled up, but it’s no big deal, easy enough to untangle
  • The jack can be switched between the included 3.5mm and 4.4mm, mind-blown! You won’t get the orientation wrong, as there’s a peg-and-hole to guide the insertion of the jack to the cable.

The Carrying Case

  • The carrying case (called a “Systainer”) is specially made by a German company called Tanos for Dita. It’s made of tough plastic.
  • Be careful when closing the case and your wires are inside, you might accidentally damage your wires if they get caught in the edges.


Subjective Review

General Usage Impressions

  • The iems fit my ears perfectly, giving me a good seal with no extra effort. These might be my favorite fitting IEMs
  • The shells are protruding from my ears a bit, not really an issue, just kind of feels weird.
  • Feels very premium overall, I love the fit and the looks!

Sound Impressions

  • The bass gives off a slight rumble in my ear but it’s not as strong as the Elysian Pilgrim.
  • Song details are crystal clear with an emphasis on vocals. If you love songs with a lot of vocals, you’ll probably love this IEM. I personally think that it’s a tad bit too bright for me. It’s not a deal-breaker, this can easily be fixed with a bit of EQ fiddling in the mid-treble
  • Soundstage also feels wide to me, but not as wide and “airy” as the Pilgrim.
  • Despite the difference in tuning, I think this is still very much great for general use.

Final Thoughts

The Dita Project M is an excellent premium midrange IEM that is aesthetically pleasing with amazing sound to go with it.  I enjoyed the unboxing experience, and the inclusion of extra tips was a pleasant surprise.

While the tuning out of the box isn’t my cup of tea, It’s still a wonderful choice for non-bass heads. When the budget allows, I will want to buy a pair for myself.