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amazon Tin HiFi T5 reviews
Tin Hifi: The audio company caused a stir in the entire world audio community after continuously releasing awesome products with superior quality to Tin T4 or Tin P1.
Following the success of T4, T5 is the latest version of the T series of Tin HiFi. So Tin Hifi T5 is worth looking forward to; let’s find out together.
BOXING AND ACCESSORIES
Like previous T-series models, Tin Hifi T5 comes in a white box. The box’s surface has a textured pattern made up of small Tin HiFi logos giving it a very sophisticated and premium feel.
Inside the box, we have headphones and accessories.
1x T5 HiFi Tiny Headset
1x Cable 2 pin
1x Faux leather carrying case
6x pairs of replacement filters
1x Tweezers clip for filter replacement
1x Toilet
1x Set of ear tips
1x Eartip Sponge
DESIGN
In keeping with the modern design of the T-series, Tin HiFi has taken T5 to the next level in terms of case design and materials. The titanium case of the T5 gives it an ultra-modern feel, with a bit of a futuristic design, like something out of a sci-fi movie.
The main part of the housing has a smooth, polished surface, while the faceplate has a matte finish with subtle Tin HiFi branding. The conduit section is gold-plated and features a replaceable mesh filter.
Tin Hifi T5 is bundled with a Kevlar plated 4-core OFC cable, black PU sheathed with matching aluminum 2-pin connector housing, Y split with a chin slider, and straight 3.5mm plug. The cable is well-finished, lightweight, supple, and free of microphonics.
SPECIFICATIONS
Driver: DOC 10mm
Sensitivity: 103dB
Frequency response: 10-20000Hz
Impedance: 48Ω ± 15%
Connection standard: 2pin
Jack: 3.5 mm
USE EXPERIENCE
To achieve the most comfortable fit, the T5 is the first IEM of the T series to use morphology to create a shape that matches the curvature of the average human ear. All technology issues aside, I find the T5 to be an extremely comfortable headset, even though this model has a rather large housing.
As a person with average ear size, Tin Hifi T5 fits my ears so well that it is almost like a Custom headset. If you are a person with small ears, I recommend you try them out before deciding to buy.
While it’s not particularly hard to get to full power, the T5 requires a bit more power than headphones like the FiiO FH3 or the Moondrop Starfield. It’s fine to plug it straight into the phone, but as always, some DAC or DAP will provide the best experience.
SOUND QUALITY
In terms of sound configuration, the sound chambers inside Tin Hifi T5 have been redesigned by sound engineers to provide the best sound reflection. Therefore, the newly developed 10mm DOC dynamic driver can achieve optimal performance.
The DOC diamond diaphragm is an enhanced molecular carbon structure that Tin HiFi claims are thinner but stronger and 60% stiffer than a traditional DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) diaphragm. Furthermore, the DOC driver is even stiffer than typical ceramic (piezo) diaphragms, allowing it to produce a more linear frequency response with increased bandwidth.
If I were only allowed to use one word to describe the sound of Tin Hifi T5, it would be “basshead.” But of course, there’s more to it than that. The T5 has a slightly V-shape sound with plenty of basses, a midrange that falls back from the track, and clear, crisp highs. The ability to reproduce details is good, and the overall resolution is average. The timbre is on the warmer side of the neutral.
With this sound quality, Tin Hifi T5 can play well in almost any music genre, especially EDM or hip-hop…
Bass sound
The bass on Tin Hifi T5 is fast and powerful, with an emphasis on the mid-bass. The drum sound is always expressed naturally and is quite well controlled. The sub-bass part has enough volume to play well with genres like EDM or hip-hop.
Midtones
The T5’s midrange is behind the bass, but the new DOC driver does a pretty good job controlling the bass. Thanks to that bass control, the T5’s overall resolution remains at a reasonable level. However, as the amount of bass and treble increases in complex music, the midrange begins to fade.
I found the mids to work better on simpler tracks, such as “Freedom” by The Gloaming. In this song, the melody and timbre of the piano and vocals sound quite natural and not dominated by bass or treble. It can be said that the male voice is pushed back and far away, but the female voice and upper-mid are a bit better.
High voice
The T5’s treble range is relatively forward – a necessity to balance out the rich bass. It is not uniform due to the peaks of 5 kHz, 8kHz, and 12kHz, respectively.
Sharp highs provide clarity for vocals and instruments, as well as fine detail reproduction. But overall, I think the treble range is the weakest part of the T5’s performance. When listening with the T5, electric guitars and cymbals hitting each other can cause glare.
Soundstage
Tin Hifi T5 has a decent width and depth of the stage. The stage position is quite forward. The stereo picture is pretty good, instrument separation is fine on some songs, but the T5 won’t perform well for complex songs.
CONCLUDE
For the money you’re spending, the Tin Hifi T5 is a great headphone model. Beautiful modern design, comfortable wearing feeling, good enough sound to help you experience most different genres of music. The T5 is definitely worth its price and brings your music to life.