Marcelo opinions the TinHIFI T6, a brand new hybrid IEM with a 10mm composite dynamic and a single micro-planar driver design, priced at $119.00.
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TinHIFI T6 Evaluation
Abstract
The TIN HiFi T6 is an efficient premium entry-level IEM with above-average tonality, staging, and imaging efficiency. As the primary TIN HiFi IEM I’ve heard, it provides me excessive expectations for his or her future merchandise.
Professionals
Efficient tuning nozzles.
Superb bass extension.
Heat and pleasing tonality with the pink nozzle.
Cons
Black and inexperienced nozzles are fatiguing for lengthy listening periods.
TinHiFi, previously generally known as TIN Audio, has been round since 2018 with the discharge of the Tin HiFi T2. It was thought of probably the greatest single dynamic driver IEMs at its launch.
Though their IEMs are sometimes reviewed within the audio group, they’ve obtained good suggestions. A few of that are reviewed right here at Headfonics, together with the P1 Max II, T5S, and P2, to call a couple of. That is my first time listening to a TinHiFi IEM.
Understanding that TinHiFi would ship me the premium entry-level IEM, the TinHiFi T6, priced at $119. I used to be curious to listen to how this dynamic + 1 micro-planar hybrid driver IEM would sound and the number of sound signatures I’d get with its interchangeable tuning nozzle.
How good will the T6 sound? And the way will it examine to different hybrid IEMs, together with the Hidizs MS2 PRO and the Punch Audio Portazo? Let’s discover out.
Options
The T6 is a hybrid IEM that includes a 10mm dynamic and 1 x micro-planar driver. Primarily based on the exploded diagram, the dynamic driver has an alloy dome diaphragm and a light-weight voice coil from Daikoku Japan.
The T6 provides three kinds of tuning nozzles and three kinds of included ear ideas, for a complete of 9 tuning choices. The nozzles are black for reference tuning, inexperienced for Harman-like tuning, and pink for gaming-style tuning.
There may be additionally APC (Precision Airflow Management), which is a extra exact strategy to management stress within the entrance cavity and ear canal. It serves as a stress launch and regulates the bass extension by way of the grill-covered vent close to the nozzle.
Throughout preliminary insertion, I really feel stress rise in my ear canal, however it dissipates shortly afterward. The APC (Precision Airflow Management) works properly in relieving the ear canal stress, stopping stress from increase, which might trigger headache and nausea.
My evaluate pattern is the usual model, which solely consists of the three.5mm and 4.4mm interchangeable plugs.
Nonetheless, the gaming model of T6 additionally features a USB-C plug. The Kind-C Gaming Version includes a built-in Customized PEQ (Parametric Equalizer) that permits customers to fine-tune their sound signature by way of the WALKPLAY app.
I didn’t see the technical spec for the T6 on their official product web page, so I measured it with a digital multimeter and located it has a DC impedance of 28Ω. There is no such thing as a sensitivity spec within the product web page both, however I estimate the sensitivity falls throughout the common of my IEM.
I did discover that I’ve to extend the quantity slightly to match the loudness of the opposite IEMs on this evaluate.
Design
The T6 includes a design that mixes high-tech industrial design cues with an anodized silver CNC-machined foremost physique, a grilled stress vent, replaceable nozzles, and the natural, conventional look of the real-wood faceplate.
The shell is on the smaller facet of common, at solely 5.6 grams, which is under common. The general appear and feel of the set, together with the cable, whereas utilizing the T6, may be very premium.
I like that the tuning filters have the identical coloration and texture because the shell and have coloured rubber rings for indication. There’s a small steel grill close to the nozzle that covers each the tuning and the stress reduction vent.
A smaller spherical vent is close to the KZ/QDC-style 2-pin connector, which serves because the pressure-release vent for the again of the drivers.
Inventory Cable
The T6 1.2 m modular cable, which incorporates 3.5 and 4.4 mm plugs, feels very premium and is 5 mm thick, which is neither too thick nor too skinny; it feels good.
The high-purity oxygen-free copper and silver-plated four-core cable has alternating black and silver colours.
Apart from the 2-pin connectors, all elements are manufactured from steel. I didn’t like that the L and R indicators on the 2-pin connectors are troublesome to see.
Consolation & Isolation
Regardless of its 6.4 mm diameter nozzle, the ear ideas, the small, gentle shell, and the ergonomic form make the T6 very comfy to put on.
I by no means had points utilizing it throughout my strolling train; it appears to vanish in my ears even after I’m at residence listening.
The noise isolation is nice, similar to most IEMs I’ve examined just lately. The skin noise might be heard however turns into inaudible when music is taking part in, even at a low quantity.
Packaging & Equipment
I had an excellent unboxing expertise with T6. Its 110 x 110 x 70 mm field is straightforward to open and well-designed.
The package deal consists of the earphones, cable, 3.5mm and 4.4mm plugs, carrying case, high-transparency Liquid Silicone, bullet-shaped and foam ear ideas, 4 APC Acoustic Filters, 12 Nozzle Filter Meshes, 6 nozzle filter foam inserts, and a silicone ear tip storage case.
I need to commend TinHiFi for together with additional units of alternative grilles, tuning foams, and tuning filters for the nozzles and vents, as these can get broken over time by moisture and filth.
Sound Impressions
I carried out my commonplace 24-hour burn-in on the evaluate models and seen an enchancment in general smoothness afterward.
For the sources, I used my iBasso DC-Elite and MUSE HiFi M6 Double DAC amplifiers, with my OnePlus 13 Android telephone and Sony DAP because the music supply, and the FiiO M15s DAP, utilizing principally UAPP, PowerAmp, and YouTube Music Apps.
No EQ or any sound enhancement applications have been used. I used the included cable with the 4.4 mm balanced connection.
Until in any other case famous, I take advantage of the pink nozzle and the black ear ideas for the sound impressions and comparisons.
Measurements
My measurements reveal an excellent channel-balanced set, with solely negligible and imperceptible imbalance.
Utilizing the pink tuning nozzles, there’s a large 15 dB bass increase at 20 Hz, and a reasonable 10 dB pinna acquire peak at 2.9 kHz.
The height at 8 kHz is a measurement artifact brought on by the resonance contained in the steel cavity of the measuring instrument and isn’t perceptible throughout listening.
The three kinds of tuning nozzles plus the three kinds of ear ideas give us 9 tuning potentialities. My measurement exhibits the distinction between the tuning nozzles.
Tuning Nozzles
In precise listening, the black tuning nozzle sounds too brilliant and shouty. I believe that is good for some conventional Chinese language or Japanese music to make the percussion and the strings sound vivid, however it’s not for me.
The inexperienced nozzle is the factory-installed one and conforms to Harman tuning, with boosted bass.
Throughout precise listening, it sounds similar to a Harman-tuned IEM, with its dreaded Harman sound, characterised by an elevated higher midrange and a considerably brilliant treble, with a flat higher treble.
Lastly, the pink nozzle, which fits my style essentially the most. It has boosted bass with a barely relaxed higher midrange and decrease treble, and an prolonged, ethereal, and sparkly treble.
Of the three nozzles, the pink has essentially the most audiophile-type tuning; the others sound extra like monitoring.
Ear Suggestions
Ear ideas provide delicate to drastic variations. My least favourite is the froth ideas, not solely as a result of I don’t discover them comfy on the whole, but in addition as a result of they cut back bass, treble, and dynamics, making the sound flatter and lifeless.
The liquid silicone and black silicone ear ideas have a equally balanced sound, with negligible variations between them. In the end, I take advantage of the black silicone ear ideas as a result of I discover them extra comfy than the sticky, agency liquid silicone ear ideas.
Abstract
That mentioned, the T6 with the pink nozzle provides me a bassy, relaxed, easy U-shaped sound signature, characterised by boosted bass, a mildly relaxed higher midrange, easy treble, and mildly boosted higher treble.
Though the subbass and the mid-bass at all times have presence in most songs, they don’t overpower the sound; even on gradual, enjoyable music, they by no means grow to be overbearing. The bass is punchy and energetic with good articulation.
The decrease and higher midrange are barely recessed with lush sound and considerably thick observe weight, making the general sound heat. There is no such thing as a shoutiness or peakiness within the presentation, but the vocals and devices have good presence.
I discover the treble pleasantly easy but energetic. There may be good airiness and delicacy; nevertheless, you will need to bear in mind that is with the pink nozzle. With the opposite nozzles, the treble is on the intense facet.
Coloration
Once more, with the pink nozzles, there isn’t a apparent coloration to be heard with the T6; I don’t hear any nasality, peakiness, or coherency points.
Nonetheless, I seen that the small print presentation is laid again and isn’t as clear as the perfect I’ve heard. And though the decision is nice with a extremely resolving supply, there’s a skinny haze over the microdetails.
Soundstage
The above-average soundstage dimension is deeper than it’s huge, with acceptable top when utilizing the pink nozzle. It’s wider with the inexperienced and black nozzles, however they sound too brilliant, unrefined, and fatiguing to me.
Imaging is just not the perfect, however it has good stability and above-average edge definition, particularly the middle vocals or devices. The background devices and vocals on the perimeters have above-average definition, separation, and panning.
Nonetheless, as a result of laid-back soundstage presentation, the photographs seem to immerge principally in a flat airplane on the entrance, making a wall-like soundstage, and picture holography suffers.
Dynamics
T6 has superb dynamics, particularly within the bass, which is pleasant to listen to, particularly when paired with a strong DAP and music with numerous subbass. I can think about the T6 would make bassheads, or individuals who like numerous bass of their music, very blissful.
Nonetheless, the laid-back higher midrange and decrease treble make this area sound slightly relaxed and fewer energetic than the bass area. There’s a little power within the higher treble to stop the T6 from sounding completely boring, although.
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