Name: DITA Audio Project M | Hybrid Dynamic + BA Universal IEMs
Brand: DITA Audio
SKU: DTA-PROJM
Price: 325.0 USD
Availability: InStock

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$325.00

DITA Audio Introduces Project M, its First Resin-based, Hybrid Dynamic + BA Universal Earphone

Hybrid arrangement featuring DITA PM1+ Dynamic driver and Knowles 33518 BA
Boasts full-range sound with clarity, speed, and punchy bass
Comes with TANOS® Systainer® Carry Case
Includes MOCCA cable with Cardas Copper conductors and both 4.4mm and 3.5mm modular plugs
Check out our measurement of Project M
Grey + Pink candy versions now available!

DITA Project M earphones over instruction sheet showing logo and name on wood table

Bloom's Take

If you’re the type of audiophile that doesn’t need the most expensive IEM on the market, and you have no qualms about finding your IEM apex with a more mid-tier grab, DITA Audio’s Project M presents a compelling case to be your IEM at $325 with its balanced sound signature and captivating aesthetics. Project M is immediately alluring with its packaging and inside, you’re greeted with a helpful and creative accessory kit along with the resin-based, transparent, gorgeous earphones. Project M is amongst the most attractive IEMs we’ve seen in its price point, presenting as a much more expensive in-ear.

Project M walks a fine line between technically resolving and tonally pleasing, making for a thoughtful but engaging listen. You get weighty, sub bass-focused lows, sweet, prominent, polished mids, and controlled highs that invoke brilliance and resolution. The cherry on top is its excellent staging and imaging characteristics.

Summarily, Project M challenges you to “Know Thyself”: if you want Summit-Fi, budget-busting sound that will cost you to get it, it’s probably not your answer. But if you know where you are in the hobby and are looking for a highly versatile and well-balanced listen without climbing the bank-breaking mountain, Project M is a darn-good choice for a “Wow, these are surprisingly incredible” experience.

Check out the full review here.

DITA Presents Project M

DITA introduces its first resin-based, hybrid earphone, Project M. Its physical appearance departs from previous designs, taking a more ergonomic form factor that's at once familiar, yet uniquely DITA. Project M is a hybrid arrangement that consists of DITA’s all-new PM1+ Dynamic Driver and Balanced Armature driver. As with all of DITA’s pieces, Project M aims to be something that can be kept and enjoyed for a long time. It will be backed by a 10 year parts or replacement availability that speaks to DITA’s commitment to stability, long term viability, and re-sale value.

DITA Project M with attached coiled stock cable and plant

A New Driver Concept

Project M features DITA Audio’s newly developed, custom-built PM1+ 9.8mm dynamic driver. The main engine behind the sound, the PM1+ is responsible for the texture and characteristics behind the M’s signature. The driver itself boasts a full-range sound with clarity, speed and punchy bass.

The PM1+ driver performs best with additional technology, leading to an augmentation of Project M’s soundstage with its single Knowles BA driver. Both drivers are housed in a highly optimized stainless-steel chamber, and sound is projected through a custom molded transfer tube terminating in an aluminum nozzle.

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MOCCA / CARDAS Custom-Built Cable

Keeping with DITA's tradition of custom-building cables for every earphone, Project M is equipped with the MOCCA cable that utilizes conductors made by Cardas in the USA. It's constructed with 16 strands of Cardas conductors per cable, twisted to DITA's specifications, and jacketed in a flexible PVC outer layer. The cable also comes equipped with DITA's APV2, future-proofing the Project M for use in the modern listener's ever-evolving rig.

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Acoustic FEA is used in close conjunction with a series of both objective tests and subjective listening experiences to produce a sound tube profile that is optimized for Project M’s dynamic driver. This continues the DITA ethos of delivering a coherent, full range experience largely based on 2 channel systems.

This entire assembly is finally encased in a slow pour, transparent resin mix, resulting in the earpiece’s elegant, intriguing visuals. The resulting sound is one that bears all the hallmarks of a DITA product, positioned in a new, attractive price bracket.

DITA Project M closeup with detached coiled stock cable and modular tips

Mini Systainer Carry Case by Tanos

In a nod to Project M's minimal industrial aesthetics, each unit comes with its own Systainer Carry Case, made by Tanos for DITA Audio.

Each case comes with custom-made silicon inserts for protecting both the case and the cables during shipping and before purchase. Feel free to remove the top and bottom case linings post-purchase. Both inserts are molded to the Tanos Case, but DITA added two pieces of double-sided tape on the bottom lining for extra security (easily removed if desired.)

DITA Project M open retail box highlighting TANOS case

Specifications

Configuration: (x1) PM1+ Dynamic (9.8mm) + (x1) Knowles 33518 BA
Frequency Response: 20 Hz-20 kHz
Impedance: 32Ω
Sensitivity: 107 dB/mW @1 kHz
MOCCA cable
- Cardas grade 1 ultra-pure Copper conductors
- Equipped with AP v2
- Includes 4.4mm Balanced and 3.5mm SE plugs
DITA Audio 1 Year Warranty

In the Box

DITA Project M IEMs
MOCCA Cable
TANOS Case
Warranty Card
Eartips assorted

DITA Project M with retail box, paperwork and included accessories

DITA Audio Project M | Hybrid Dynamic + BA Universal IEMs

Gorgeous set, bright tuning, great technical performance.

*this is coming from someone who’s not picky about bass or timbre*

Pros: gorgeous set with great build quality, great tech, wide sound stage for an iem, good resolution and layering, unique sound, great accessories.

Cons: occasional sibilance, spicy treble(could be a pro for you).

Source: ibasso dc07 pro + flac files & Spotify

Sound signature: bright with slight mid bass boost

Bass: good texture, no bass bleed, fast attack. Won’t be loud enough for bass heads but it will go hard if the track calls for it.

Mids: slightly relaxed Pinna gain, the treble energy could cause sibilance/shout but it’s very track dependent, but it also makes male and female vocals sound very lively and energetic. The same applies to instruments, electric guitars absolutely shred and screeche on this, wind instruments also gets the extra air, enhancing the atmosphere of the track.

Treble: crisp and airy, tracks with air will sound quite different than on non bright iems, cymbals are clear and splashes in a way that it doesn’t effect the rest of the track, it’s got fast transient and a lot of energy. I’ve heard many people said it’s too fatiguing, which is not the case for me, but I’d highly recommend to demo before ordering.

Technical performance: great resolution, staging, and layering. In chaotic tracks i could hear vocals and instruments very clearly. Sound stage is quite wide for an iem, overall I’m very impressed with what those 2drivers can do.

Eartips that I think pair well with these: stock (final e), Kbear kb07, spinfit Omni(best imo)

5star for treble/tech head, no go for treble sensitive individuals, a maybe for others.

if you decide to buy it, I encourage you to try listening to horror soundtracks, tame impala, Oberhofer(especially “in the blink of an eye”), metal/rock, and any tracks with lots of synths and sfx. Those blew me away when I was using the project m, hope this helps.

Project M is a neutral iem, with a boost in the high end, can be overwhelming for my taste. The bass is slightly elevated. Had to use a high fliter and find the perfect tips. But in the end i found the right sound for me.

Well worth the price

Fun sub-bass, satisfying treble, very well tuned mids.

The overall package is amazing for the price with the unique look of the shell on top.

Also customer service is great.

Gorgeous and they sound fantastic

This is a beautiful pair with great technicalities and a bright yet well balanced sound signature. The included cable and case are very nice. I'd say these are pretty competitive for their price. Also, Bloom Audio's customer service is fantastic.

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