Tin Hifi T2 Plus Review (2) – Better, But…
This latest iteration clearly improves upon the competent-but-chilly original Tin Hifi T2 by adding some subbass presence and the deemphasizing the upper mids, which gives the Tin Hifi 2 Plus some warmth and a bit less of a clinical presentation. The new rounded, bulbous shells also provide for better seal and fit (though a surprising amount of exterior noise still intrudes) and supple cable is an upgrade.
SPECIFICATIONS
Driver unit: 10 mm woofer
Impedance: 32 Ω ±15%
Sensitivity: 104 ± 3 dB @1 kHzV 0.126V dB/mW
Frequency range: 20 – 20000 Hz
Cable/Connector: MMCX, gold plated
Tested at: $59
Purchase Link: Wooeasy Earphones Store
Soundstage on the Tin Hifi 2 Plus is fairly wide and stereo separation good, but as with the Tin Hifi T4 imaging isn’t great, with the same tendency to bunch the performers towards the center of the stage. The Plus is coherent overall, without conspicuous spikes or dips, but extension is limited at both ends; higher frequencies lack some sizzle and micro-detail. Vocals (esp. male), however, are forward and very cleanly presented.
All that said, this ain’t my cup of tea. As with the original and with the T4, note texture of the Tin Hifi 2 Plus is unnaturally lean and timbre somewhat artificial—compared to something like the BQEYZ BQ3, the Tin Hifi 2 Plus sounds digital and robotic, while price peers like the KZ ZS7 or TRN BA-5 aren’t paragons of accuracy, but are richer-sounding and more engaging. In general, I found the Tin Hifi 2 Plus to be about 80% of the T4, which for around $30 has more oomph, a bigger stage and registers as the better buy if you like Tin’s house sound.
Disclaimer: Loaner from Durwood.
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