With a price range of $80, choosing a good in-ear headphone with V-shape sound quality and good listening ability is not an easy thing. Because this segment has many quality products, such as Dunu’s Titan S, FiiO’s FH1S/FD1, Moondrop’s Aria Snow Edition, … and not to mention SuperTFZ’s Force1. Launched in the middle of the year, SuperTFZ Force 1 made a strong impression on the audiophile world thanks to its beautiful crystal-like appearance and unique V-shape sound quality.
Packaging and accessories
Located in the entry-level segment, SuperTFZ Force1 has very carefully taken care of the packaging. The headset along with the accessory set is packaged in a sturdy cardboard box with a simple and not too colorful design. Featured in the center of the front is a beautiful image of Force 1. The remaining sides will be printed with the SuperTFZ logo and words to increase brand recognition.
As soon as you gently slide the outer shell, you will admire the beauty of the SuperTFZ Force 1 headphones. Arranged below the pair of headphones is a small box containing accompanying accessories, including:
- 1 cable
- 6 pairs of silicone ear tips
- 1 cloth bag
- Detailed instructions for use
Table of Contents
Design and wearing experience
SuperTFZ Force1 is an in-ear headset with a beautiful design and good finishing. The fact that the housing can reflect light helps Force1 look like an expensive crystal. According to SuperTFZ, the manufacturer used high-quality and transparent resin to make the housing of Force1. With the “one-piece handmade” production process, the headphones will have precise perfection in every detail and durability that will last over time. The “gradient” color scheme makes the beauty of the headset even more eye-catching.
To create the most comfortable, comfortable and pleasant wearing feeling, the housing is designed in an ergonomic shape with soft rounded lines. The highlight on Force1’s faceplate is the Super TFZ logo and brand name.
Included with the SuperTFZ Force1 is a silver-plated cable with criss-crossed conductors that both increase durability and enhance signal transmission quality. Enameling the wire core surface and coating the outside with a transparent TPU layer allows the cable to be more tangle-resistant. The cable uses a 0.78mm 2-pin connector and a carefully gold-plated 3.5mm jack.
Driver configuration and sound quality
Arranged inside the sound cavity of the SuperTFZ Force1 is a Tesla dynamic driver with a diameter of 10.2mm. In addition to covering the outside of the speaker membrane with a layer of beryllium, SuperTFZ’s engineering team also manufactured the sound cavity according to a special structure that allows the sound distortion to be reduced to a very low level, only 0.5%. Not stopping there, the dynamic driver is also integrated with a dual magnetic circuit system to help increase linearity and expand bandwidth. In terms of parameters, Force has a frequency response range of 5Hz – 40kHz, maximum sensitivity at 105dB, and operates at 32Ohm impedance.
SuperTFZ Force1 has a unique V-shaped sound quality with a very energetic bass range, a warm disposition, and a round body. Explosive bass and fast, flexible response speed make Force1 a perfect IEM model for bass heads. The sub-bass has a very good rumble, goes deep, and decays naturally. The midbass is warm, has enough energy, and slightly encroaches on the mid-range.
This makes the low mid part have a lot of warmth, clarity, and bass at a decent level but does not reduce the naturalness. The upper mid has a more natural tone and is a bit brighter. Although the weight of the notes in the upper mid is reduced, in return the resolution has become more detailed. Compared to the male vocal part, the female vocal part is pushed forward more and has better clarity.
Although it does not have the strength in the treble range, Force1 can still create pleasant jingling treble sounds with natural timbre, and most especially, the sib sounds do not appear at all. The extension in the treble range is handled well enough. The sounds of musical instruments such as violin, flute, etc. have relatively good accuracy and clarity.
Technically, SuperTFZ Force1 possesses a soundstage with sufficient depth. The soundstage doesn’t have much to offer and would be more interesting if the depth of the soundstage were improved a bit. In the price range of $80, Force1 is a headset with good layer separation and can easily accurately position the instrument and vocal parts on the sound stage. However, with highly complex music, the details may be a bit blurred.
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Vs FiiO FD3
Both headphones have a Bassy sound, but SuperTFZ Force1 has a warmer sound and the sub-bass is more enhanced. Meanwhile, the bass range on the FiiO FD3 headphones sounds more distinct, the treble is brighter and the timbre has a better texture. FD3 has slightly more accurate imaging. The soundstage on Force1 is more spacious, while FD3 has a soundstage that favors depth and height.
Although the FD3’s treble strip has clearer brightness and better detail, it can easily cause sib sounds. The same thing happens in the mid-range when the mid sound on FD3 sounds more detailed, the upper mid has better presence. However, Force1 with its warmer, more natural timbre will make the vocal part more attractive and emotional. Overall, both Force1 and FD3 are headphones with good mixing ability, fully meeting the strict requirements of bass heads.
Vs iBasso IT00
SuperTFZ’s Force1 has a much better design than iBasso IT00 and its finish is also many times better. Because it is an IEM model for bass heads, the bass on Force1 has more power, sounds more solid, and brings a more vibrant feeling. The bass range on IT00 is compacted in the sub-bass, has better punchy, and sounds more distinct.
Like the FD3, the IT00 has a brighter mid-range when compared to the Force1. Although it has better detail and clarity, the vocals on IT00 sound quite thin and do not have the thickness and warmth of Force1. The strength of IT00 comes from the well-processed treble extension, which sounds much airier than Force1 and comes with very high sharpness. Regarding the technical part, it is clear that the IT00 stands out more as the soundstage has a deeper and wider opening, the soundscape is sharper and the sound space has better separation.
Based on these comparisons, it is clear that Force1 is being overwhelmed by IT00. But reality shows that SuperTFZ headphones are loved by more people. Force1 has a more vivid bass range and is suitable for the mixed listening needs of the majority of audiophiles. Meanwhile, IT00 will be a good choice for audiophiles who like to listen to vocals or acoustic music.
Vs HZSound Mirror Pro
Mirror Pro continues to be an IEM model with better technical performance than SuperTFZ Force1. The sound imaging on Mirror Pro has better accuracy and sharpness, clearer layering, and comes with a soundstage with better depth. On the Force1 side, the most striking point in the technical part is that the soundstage is a bit more open.
Moving on to a more detailed analysis of the sound quality. Force1 possesses a unique V-shape sound quality with a stronger bass range and better volume. The sub bass has much more energy and better resonance. As for Mirror Pro, the bass range of this headset is less explosive but has better separation and a tighter structure.
Due to the influence of the bass range, Force1 has a warmer and thicker mid-range. Mirror Pro still mainly focuses on exploiting the detail and separation of the mid-range. This causes the vocal parts of the two IEM models to go in two different directions. One side is the clarity and detailed resolution of Mirror Pro, the other side is the warmth and inspiration of Force1. Treble is not Force1’s strength, but it is different from Mirror Pro. HZSound’s headphones easily reproduce clear, high-definition treble sounds with an airy extension so they rarely cause sibilance.
The HZSound Mirror Pro is a headset that creates a balance between technical and tonal factors. However, SuperTFZ Force1 with its stronger, more powerful bass range, more perfect design, and better wearing experience will gain more popularity.
If you are an audiophile with a hobby of listening and love strong and deep bass, then clearly Force1 of the SuperTFZ brand is a perfect choice.