ARTTI T10 Pro
Disclaimer:
*As always, with each review I try to improve and better demonstrate my experience as a regular but avid and passionate user!
*If you are looking for a super technical and in-depth analysis, please feel free to lookfor another review. There are many guys here who have much more knowledge thanme and have been doing this for much longer.
*This time, the unit to be reviewed was kindly delivered by Artti through Arisa in exchange for my honest opinion/review.
*I will try to be as brief as possible, "straight to the point!" And as unbiased as possible.
Gear Used:
Specs:
Drivers Config: 14.2mm(Magnetic Planar Driver)
Sensitivity:96db
Impedance:16.5Ω
Frequency Response Range: 20Hz-40kHz
Unboxing Experience:
An unboxing experience that I consider very good, very similar, if not identical, to the T10 OG. The box has the same size and shape as the non-Pro version, both outside and inside we have the same items included, Shells, cable that now differs by being modular bringing plugs in 3.5mm and 4.4mm bal.
There are six pairs of good quality eartips, normal and wide bore type, totally "usable".
A good quality case, good size to fit the essentials, a small dongle maybe an extra pair of eartips and the iem with the cable.
Instruction manual, warranty card to be registered and a quality inspection certificate.
Overall Build:
Constructionis where this set was taken to another level, and perhaps this is where theword "Pro" added to the T10 fits best.
The entire shell has been redesigned (material, not so much the shape) and now features an all-metal construction, and despite being a little heavier, it is,in my opinion, a little smaller. I may be one of the few who like the look of the T10 OG, but I can't deny that in this Pro version the T10 inspires much more confidence.
The cable has also received upgrades, it continues with 0.78pin but now has better hardware and modular termination, being 3.5mm and 4.4mm bal. with a fitting and screwing system for greater security. The wire material remains exactly the same, theyare four strands of 216 core of high-purity cooper plated silver.
This same cable was used for the analysis, I see no reason to change it other than aesthetics.
Asfor the eartips, although I find the quality of Artti eartips above average, unfortunately the tips that come with most sets, regardless of the brand, don't fit me well and regardless of that, I always try to find the perfect tip for my taste, the tip that I think sound and seal best with the iem and my tiny ears.
Sound Impressions:
I'lljust keep it short, the Artti T10 Pro is a safer version of the already established T10.
This will be quicklyexplained below, with a comparison being made with the T10 OG.
Bass:
The bass of the T10Pro is somewhat fuller than the bass of the "OG" but at the same timeit has lost a bit of speed and definition, especially the mid-bass that wassuper punchy, fast and with an excellent attack in the first version.
Itmay be less exciting for some people, but I see it being good for others. It isreally a safer revision but less exciting and satisfying.
Mids/ Vocals:
This is being verydifficult to do, the mids are thin, hard and lifeless?
Just like the vocals,which suffered a lot, they are not natural enough and once again there is nowow factor here, I don't describe them as laidback volcals but they are not forward either, theoretically they are in the right place, but it doesn't seemthat way when I listen and compare them with the OG or even the Letshouer S08,this one does have great mids and super natural vocals to carry those full rumbling bass, a little on the boomy side but they do a better job than the T10Pro.
Treble:
The highs will please those who are more sensitive to this area, but at a cost.
The highs have justthe minimum air and sparkling to achieve the macro and micro detailingnecessary to have something average.
Itdoesn't stand out, it could have a little more brightness and extension andstill be safe and satisfactory.
Technical Performance and Soundstage:
Everything here is average and if the average was marked with the Artti T10 "OG" then everything here would be below average.
It's not as defined and detailed, this could be an excuse to have something more musical, no, that wasn't the case here, it's not fast nor does it have a good attack which is oneof the good characteristics of a good planar driver IEM.
The image is very similar to the T10 but the layers are worse, the Soundstage is average, it'snot something that impresses but at the same time I wouldn't define it as abox, totally inside our heads
Overall Verdict:
Returning to the titleI decided to give this review, the word "Pro" does not always meanbetter.
The T10 ''OG" is more capable than the Artti T10 Pro, it is a more exciting and natural version in every way, fast, agile, spicy in the right measure and at the same time musical.
A safer and more properly made version of the Artti T10 already existed and is called the Letshouer S08.
I think Artti can do much better than this, and I bet they will soon.
But I would have preferred even for almost double the price to have just a shell revision, with the modular cable and exactly the same fit as the original T10.
*credits: AudioAmigo
I hated doing thisreview because I really tried hard to like this set, I had high hopes for it,having used the T10 and S08 for so long I think it was the fact that my expectations were so high.
*Again, thanks to Artti and Arisa for kindly sending me these units.
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Disclaimer:
*As always, with each review I try to improve and better demonstrate my experience as a regular but avid and passionate user!
*If you are looking for a super technical and in-depth analysis, please feel free to lookfor another review. There are many guys here who have much more knowledge thanme and have been doing this for much longer.
*This time, the unit to be reviewed was kindly delivered by Artti through Arisa in exchange for my honest opinion/review.
*I will try to be as brief as possible, "straight to the point!" And as unbiased as possible.
Gear Used:
- Celest - CD-20
- EPZ - TP35
- Notebook (Windows), (MusicBee), (Tidal and Apple Music)
- Penon Liqueur O and B, Dunu S&S, Sancai Wide, Whizzer (good match) ET100AB, Bamboo Tips, TRN T, SoundCocoon, ddHIFI ST35 and AudioSense S400 (good match)
- 4.4 bal. Cable, and High Gain as always
Specs:
Drivers Config: 14.2mm(Magnetic Planar Driver)
Sensitivity:96db
Impedance:16.5Ω
Frequency Response Range: 20Hz-40kHz
Unboxing Experience:
An unboxing experience that I consider very good, very similar, if not identical, to the T10 OG. The box has the same size and shape as the non-Pro version, both outside and inside we have the same items included, Shells, cable that now differs by being modular bringing plugs in 3.5mm and 4.4mm bal.
There are six pairs of good quality eartips, normal and wide bore type, totally "usable".
A good quality case, good size to fit the essentials, a small dongle maybe an extra pair of eartips and the iem with the cable.
Instruction manual, warranty card to be registered and a quality inspection certificate.
Overall Build:
Constructionis where this set was taken to another level, and perhaps this is where theword "Pro" added to the T10 fits best.
The entire shell has been redesigned (material, not so much the shape) and now features an all-metal construction, and despite being a little heavier, it is,in my opinion, a little smaller. I may be one of the few who like the look of the T10 OG, but I can't deny that in this Pro version the T10 inspires much more confidence.
The cable has also received upgrades, it continues with 0.78pin but now has better hardware and modular termination, being 3.5mm and 4.4mm bal. with a fitting and screwing system for greater security. The wire material remains exactly the same, theyare four strands of 216 core of high-purity cooper plated silver.
This same cable was used for the analysis, I see no reason to change it other than aesthetics.
Asfor the eartips, although I find the quality of Artti eartips above average, unfortunately the tips that come with most sets, regardless of the brand, don't fit me well and regardless of that, I always try to find the perfect tip for my taste, the tip that I think sound and seal best with the iem and my tiny ears.
Sound Impressions:
I'lljust keep it short, the Artti T10 Pro is a safer version of the already established T10.
This will be quicklyexplained below, with a comparison being made with the T10 OG.
Bass:
The bass of the T10Pro is somewhat fuller than the bass of the "OG" but at the same timeit has lost a bit of speed and definition, especially the mid-bass that wassuper punchy, fast and with an excellent attack in the first version.
Itmay be less exciting for some people, but I see it being good for others. It isreally a safer revision but less exciting and satisfying.
Mids/ Vocals:
This is being verydifficult to do, the mids are thin, hard and lifeless?
Just like the vocals,which suffered a lot, they are not natural enough and once again there is nowow factor here, I don't describe them as laidback volcals but they are not forward either, theoretically they are in the right place, but it doesn't seemthat way when I listen and compare them with the OG or even the Letshouer S08,this one does have great mids and super natural vocals to carry those full rumbling bass, a little on the boomy side but they do a better job than the T10Pro.
Treble:
The highs will please those who are more sensitive to this area, but at a cost.
The highs have justthe minimum air and sparkling to achieve the macro and micro detailingnecessary to have something average.
Itdoesn't stand out, it could have a little more brightness and extension andstill be safe and satisfactory.
Technical Performance and Soundstage:
Everything here is average and if the average was marked with the Artti T10 "OG" then everything here would be below average.
It's not as defined and detailed, this could be an excuse to have something more musical, no, that wasn't the case here, it's not fast nor does it have a good attack which is oneof the good characteristics of a good planar driver IEM.
The image is very similar to the T10 but the layers are worse, the Soundstage is average, it'snot something that impresses but at the same time I wouldn't define it as abox, totally inside our heads
Overall Verdict:
Returning to the titleI decided to give this review, the word "Pro" does not always meanbetter.
The T10 ''OG" is more capable than the Artti T10 Pro, it is a more exciting and natural version in every way, fast, agile, spicy in the right measure and at the same time musical.
A safer and more properly made version of the Artti T10 already existed and is called the Letshouer S08.
I think Artti can do much better than this, and I bet they will soon.
But I would have preferred even for almost double the price to have just a shell revision, with the modular cable and exactly the same fit as the original T10.
*credits: AudioAmigo
I hated doing thisreview because I really tried hard to like this set, I had high hopes for it,having used the T10 and S08 for so long I think it was the fact that my expectations were so high.
*Again, thanks to Artti and Arisa for kindly sending me these units.
Jamsblast
Very straightforward and down to earth review, I liked it a lot mate!
★ Introduction :-
Letshuoer audio is one of the most reputable and well-known brands in the chi-fi market. Their planar IEM journey started with the launch of two models s12 & s12 pro, and they had a huge hype in the market at that time. Letshuoer has recently established another sub brand called Artti, whose main goal is to strengthen their position in the affordable market. Artti is a fairly new established brand but they are trying to expand their product lineup. I have used one of their popular entry budget triple dd IEMs before which I found to be good sounding for the price. A few weeks ago I got my hands on their newly released T10 pro planar IEM. This IEM in the sub $100 price range that I use pretty regularly. Now, I'll try to highlight all aspects of this IEM in my review. So that is convenient for you to understand how equitable is it for this price category (90$).
★ Disclaimer :-
This unit was sent to me directly from ARTTI Audio for review purpose. I had no financial agreement with them to promote their product. As always the entire opinion of this review is completely my personal.
★ Box content at a glance:-
The T10 pro IEM comes in a pretty thick black box where everything is well upholstered. Out of the box t10 pro IEM, stock cable with modular jack system, small nylon braid carrying case with artti branding on it. Also, a few pairs of eartips in different sizes and some extra paperwork. As an IEM in the sub $100 price range, the unboxing experience of the t10 pro was decent enough to satisfy anyone. Because out of the box all the necessary accessories was there which seem to be quite qualityful. Packaging & accessories wise, I must say that Artti has tried to give something good addition with their T10 Pro. I don't think anyone who will purchase it they will have much to complain about at least considering this aspect.
1. T10 pro IEMs × 1
2. Stock cable with interchangeable jack
3. Carrying pouch × 1
4. Two types of eartips in different sizes
5. Warranty card & Some paper works
As I mentioned earlier, the quality of its stock accessories is commendable. Especially for a set that costs under $100, the stock cable is of really good quality. The cable is a two-core to four-core channel braided OFC copper cable with 0.78mm two pin connector where the benefit of modular jack system. That's they have added the option to move with a regular single-ended to a 4.4mm bal terminate jack. The properties of this cable are a bit on the softer side but it does not tangle easily and does not create unwanted microphonics. In addition, artti audio has provided a kind of strap guider with their t10 pro's cable which offers better benefits if used. On the other hand it's carrying case also quite simple but usable. The entire case made of nylon braid and it was relatively small in size but it can hold the IEM with cable well inside even give them good protection. Apart from that, they provide two types of stock eartips with it which seem to be just ok quality.
★ Specifications :-
Brand :- ARTTI
Model :- T10 Pro
Driver Unit :- 14.2mm planar magnetic
Impedance :- 16.5Q±1% @ 1kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) :- ≤1.5%@1kHz
Sensitivity :- 96dB/mw@ 1kHz
Frequency Response :- 20-20kHz
Wire :- Four strand 216 core *0.05mm high-purity copper silver plated wire
Wire interface :- Universal O.78mm 2Pin
Wire plug :- 3.5mm/4.4mm, interchangeable
★ Design, Build Quality & Comfort :-
The design language of the T10 pro IEM was more about simplicity than being flashy. The IEM is quite round in shape and has a silver coloured circular plate on its faceplate which has a subtle texture and there was often light shifting in that area. The t10 pro is available in two colour variants they're black & silver. Personally the black colour one seems to be the standard for me lol. Although its design wasn’t not that special but I can say that there has been no compromise on the build quality.
The shell construction was made of a fully CNC-machined aluminum alloy chassis and they have been given a sleek appearance. Despite being metal built, they're relatively lightweight so they will fit very well in anyone's ear canal. Along with the fit, the comfort was also good and I could wear it for long periods of time without any discomfort. I was able to use these IEMs for about three hours straight and did not experience any ear heaviness or discomfort during use. Also, here I want to say about sound isolation with using the stock eartips that came with it did not provide the expected seal & isolation. So it is very easy to get better seal, comfort & isolation from it by using aftermarket eartips. However, I'm not exactly calling that passive isolation was available there but it was fairly good.
★ Sound Aspect :-
T10 pro basically mild v shape tuned planar set. Where there is emphasis on bass with decent extended treble. The mids are naturally pushed back a little more which is the feature of this tuning. The entire sound frequency is handled by the 14.2mm planar magnetic driver inside of this set and the good thing is that there a was no coherence issues to be found in the sound. Where the main weakness of budget planar IEMs lies but the T10 Pro was safely tuned in this regard. This set doesn't exhibit the snappy transient response of typical budget planars also naturally lacking in the fun factor. This is where the S08 differs from its predecessor planar T10 even though it's capable of producing sound close to dd IEMs.
Tonality wise it was on the smoother & less brighter side. On the other hand, the timbre accuracy was not mostly natural but good for a budget planar. Moreover, there was no major flaw in this set in terms of resolution & transparency. The first thing that everyone expects from a planar IEM is bass and there are some differences in its characteristics.
The sub bass region is slightly boosted but due to the minor lack of depth it often lends a bothering experience and even tends to lose sufficient rumble impact almost all the time. But it might be a good thing not to bleed much with the mids here. Again the mid bass is much more forward and quantity than the sub bass in this set. The mid bass literally seems to be pushing air and doesn't seem to give much fullness to the body of the bass.The kick drums sound moderately fuller here but the impact & texture was quite blurry & less rounded while the bass guitars had a more dull manner also given boring sound presence.This is where the T10 Pro differs from many other planar drivers. While the mid-bass has quite good punch but doesn't produce very hard slam. Bass is generally boosted not bloated and while it lacks the speed, fast bass attack, or sharp decay here as a planar driver. But I can say that the bass control level was good.
Midrange performance is in a quiet good position. It may seem a little laid back for many but the cleanliness of the vocals was good. Although the mids are positioned towards neutral but there was a noticeable recession in the lower mids. The vocal timbre is not very realistic rather a bit more dry, which makes the nature of the vocals and other instruments seem a bit lifeless.The upper mids region was slightly forward but there is no harshness rather 2-3khz even 4khz has been managed in a very safe way. This not only reduces the energy of the female vocals but also loses the effect of articulation or emotional expression in the overall midrange presentation.
It's Treble performance was smooth & non-fatiguing but not highly detail or resolving. Upper treble lacks air & sparkle presence as limited due to roll-off issues. The 8khz is much less peaky or less energetic and its treble air/brilliance ends within 10khz which makes upper treble shimmer seem more safe even feels boring. I can say with certainty that this will be a major problem for treble head folks. On the other hand, the lower treble detail retrieval was mediocre but there was more softness compared to the thickness. This set was not very strong in the treble section so I think sensitive folks will benefit more from it compared to the treble head folks. I would say that the technical ability of the T10 Pro was among the good side. Sound stage height is slightly better than average, meaning the sound presence seems a little out of your head type. Moreover, there is no room to complain much about stage depth & width. This set performed well in imaging capability, at least if the budget is considered then it was good as a planar set of under 100$. From where it can maintain a fairly 2d type sound directional presence and it was fine for casual gaming. Micro detailing presentation is found to be quite sharp and macro detail can be said to be blunt.
★ Gear used :-
1. Questyle Audio Engineering CMA Fifteen
2 . Xduoo xd05 bal 2 (Se & Bal both)
3 . Sony Wm1a (Se & Bal both)
4 .Questyle m15 (Se & Bal both)
5 . Quloos Mc01 (SE & Bal both)
6 . Epz Tp50 (Se & Bal both)
7 . Fosi Audio k7 (Se & Bal both) 8 . Fosi Audio Ds1 (Se & Bal both)
9 . Roseselsa Rs9039 (Se & Bal both)
10 . Ddhifi Tc44Pro E2 (Bal only)
11 . Tempotec Sonata Bhd Pro
12. Blon V1 (Se & Bal both)
T10 pro is a IEM of 16Ω impedance whose sensitivity level is 96dB. This set cannot be called very hard to drive by any means. Interestingly, there was a very noticeable vent just below the two-pin connector portion of this set. Slight sound leakage can be observed from there, so I can call Its a slight open back planar set. Surprisingly, it can be driven without any good amount of powerful sources. In that case, pairing with a neutral to bright sounding source will be suited more. So a good quality dac amp or portable player is used, then it gets scaled up with the source and becomes better sounding. However, the best pairing I've found as a portable source is the sony wm1a. Better stage depth, Somewhat improved imaging & mico details even tonality & timbre was slightly improved with it.
★ Comparisons :-
~ T10 pro vs S08 ~
These two sets are in the sub $100 price range and are similar in several ways. Build quality wise they are both good but the shell construction of s08 feels more solid & slightly heavier side. In comfort section I will give t10 pro a lead due to its lightweight feature on the other hand s08 over time gives a feeling of some ear heaviness. In terms of sound I found similarities between them for some aspects and to put it simply t10 pro is a slight downgrade from s08. The key strength of the two sets was the bass section where the 08 will be ahead for its harder slam and snappy transient response. Again the t10 pro's mid bass forward but bass note definition was weaker and note delivery on the slower side. In midrange tonality the 08 is more superior than the 10pro because its vocal timbre was natural which is not as dry as the artti's offering. In the treble section the both haversacks the upper treble roll-off but the t10 pro will be in a slightly better position for lower treble detail retrieval. Technically, the S08 is quite weaker than the T10 Pro, as the T10 Pro will naturally be ahead in terms of its staging, imaging & micro detailing capabilities.
~ T10 pro vs Mp143 salt ~
The shell of the MP143 planar set is a bit bulky and feels like its build is like a mini tank. Some folks may have difficulty with its comfort section whereas the t10 pro can ensure a good fit & comfort for almost everyone's ears due to its lightweight and small shell. In terms of sound, the 143salt offers more detailed presentation than the t10 pro but it will lag behind in terms of planar timbre. Midrange tonality is one of the key strengths of the Hidizs planar set, where the 10pro will be less acceptable to many due to its slight dryness. Treble extension was better on the 143salt and detail retrieval was more prominent than the 10pro. Technically the mp143 has more resolve but the t10 pro is in a better position for good coherency.
★ Conclusion :-
I think ARTTI will be able to maintain a pretty good position in the current market by releasing the t10 pro in their planar IEMs line up. The packaging & quality accessories they have provided with this set are really commendable considering the price. While there are some downsides in sound quality, it is definitely good for its price segment and doesn't give off a metallic glare like typical cheaper planar offerings, but it seems to be tuned quite safely. So I'm hopeful that pretty much everyone, except those who aren't big treble head folks, will like this set and I'd like to recommend it to those folks.
I've provided the purchase link below for everyone convenience
ARTTI T10 Pro (link isn’t affiliated)
Letshuoer audio is one of the most reputable and well-known brands in the chi-fi market. Their planar IEM journey started with the launch of two models s12 & s12 pro, and they had a huge hype in the market at that time. Letshuoer has recently established another sub brand called Artti, whose main goal is to strengthen their position in the affordable market. Artti is a fairly new established brand but they are trying to expand their product lineup. I have used one of their popular entry budget triple dd IEMs before which I found to be good sounding for the price. A few weeks ago I got my hands on their newly released T10 pro planar IEM. This IEM in the sub $100 price range that I use pretty regularly. Now, I'll try to highlight all aspects of this IEM in my review. So that is convenient for you to understand how equitable is it for this price category (90$).
★ Disclaimer :-
This unit was sent to me directly from ARTTI Audio for review purpose. I had no financial agreement with them to promote their product. As always the entire opinion of this review is completely my personal.
★ Box content at a glance:-
The T10 pro IEM comes in a pretty thick black box where everything is well upholstered. Out of the box t10 pro IEM, stock cable with modular jack system, small nylon braid carrying case with artti branding on it. Also, a few pairs of eartips in different sizes and some extra paperwork. As an IEM in the sub $100 price range, the unboxing experience of the t10 pro was decent enough to satisfy anyone. Because out of the box all the necessary accessories was there which seem to be quite qualityful. Packaging & accessories wise, I must say that Artti has tried to give something good addition with their T10 Pro. I don't think anyone who will purchase it they will have much to complain about at least considering this aspect.
1. T10 pro IEMs × 1
2. Stock cable with interchangeable jack
3. Carrying pouch × 1
4. Two types of eartips in different sizes
5. Warranty card & Some paper works
As I mentioned earlier, the quality of its stock accessories is commendable. Especially for a set that costs under $100, the stock cable is of really good quality. The cable is a two-core to four-core channel braided OFC copper cable with 0.78mm two pin connector where the benefit of modular jack system. That's they have added the option to move with a regular single-ended to a 4.4mm bal terminate jack. The properties of this cable are a bit on the softer side but it does not tangle easily and does not create unwanted microphonics. In addition, artti audio has provided a kind of strap guider with their t10 pro's cable which offers better benefits if used. On the other hand it's carrying case also quite simple but usable. The entire case made of nylon braid and it was relatively small in size but it can hold the IEM with cable well inside even give them good protection. Apart from that, they provide two types of stock eartips with it which seem to be just ok quality.
★ Specifications :-
Brand :- ARTTI
Model :- T10 Pro
Driver Unit :- 14.2mm planar magnetic
Impedance :- 16.5Q±1% @ 1kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) :- ≤1.5%@1kHz
Sensitivity :- 96dB/mw@ 1kHz
Frequency Response :- 20-20kHz
Wire :- Four strand 216 core *0.05mm high-purity copper silver plated wire
Wire interface :- Universal O.78mm 2Pin
Wire plug :- 3.5mm/4.4mm, interchangeable
★ Design, Build Quality & Comfort :-
The design language of the T10 pro IEM was more about simplicity than being flashy. The IEM is quite round in shape and has a silver coloured circular plate on its faceplate which has a subtle texture and there was often light shifting in that area. The t10 pro is available in two colour variants they're black & silver. Personally the black colour one seems to be the standard for me lol. Although its design wasn’t not that special but I can say that there has been no compromise on the build quality.
The shell construction was made of a fully CNC-machined aluminum alloy chassis and they have been given a sleek appearance. Despite being metal built, they're relatively lightweight so they will fit very well in anyone's ear canal. Along with the fit, the comfort was also good and I could wear it for long periods of time without any discomfort. I was able to use these IEMs for about three hours straight and did not experience any ear heaviness or discomfort during use. Also, here I want to say about sound isolation with using the stock eartips that came with it did not provide the expected seal & isolation. So it is very easy to get better seal, comfort & isolation from it by using aftermarket eartips. However, I'm not exactly calling that passive isolation was available there but it was fairly good.
★ Sound Aspect :-
T10 pro basically mild v shape tuned planar set. Where there is emphasis on bass with decent extended treble. The mids are naturally pushed back a little more which is the feature of this tuning. The entire sound frequency is handled by the 14.2mm planar magnetic driver inside of this set and the good thing is that there a was no coherence issues to be found in the sound. Where the main weakness of budget planar IEMs lies but the T10 Pro was safely tuned in this regard. This set doesn't exhibit the snappy transient response of typical budget planars also naturally lacking in the fun factor. This is where the S08 differs from its predecessor planar T10 even though it's capable of producing sound close to dd IEMs.
Tonality wise it was on the smoother & less brighter side. On the other hand, the timbre accuracy was not mostly natural but good for a budget planar. Moreover, there was no major flaw in this set in terms of resolution & transparency. The first thing that everyone expects from a planar IEM is bass and there are some differences in its characteristics.
The sub bass region is slightly boosted but due to the minor lack of depth it often lends a bothering experience and even tends to lose sufficient rumble impact almost all the time. But it might be a good thing not to bleed much with the mids here. Again the mid bass is much more forward and quantity than the sub bass in this set. The mid bass literally seems to be pushing air and doesn't seem to give much fullness to the body of the bass.The kick drums sound moderately fuller here but the impact & texture was quite blurry & less rounded while the bass guitars had a more dull manner also given boring sound presence.This is where the T10 Pro differs from many other planar drivers. While the mid-bass has quite good punch but doesn't produce very hard slam. Bass is generally boosted not bloated and while it lacks the speed, fast bass attack, or sharp decay here as a planar driver. But I can say that the bass control level was good.
Midrange performance is in a quiet good position. It may seem a little laid back for many but the cleanliness of the vocals was good. Although the mids are positioned towards neutral but there was a noticeable recession in the lower mids. The vocal timbre is not very realistic rather a bit more dry, which makes the nature of the vocals and other instruments seem a bit lifeless.The upper mids region was slightly forward but there is no harshness rather 2-3khz even 4khz has been managed in a very safe way. This not only reduces the energy of the female vocals but also loses the effect of articulation or emotional expression in the overall midrange presentation.
It's Treble performance was smooth & non-fatiguing but not highly detail or resolving. Upper treble lacks air & sparkle presence as limited due to roll-off issues. The 8khz is much less peaky or less energetic and its treble air/brilliance ends within 10khz which makes upper treble shimmer seem more safe even feels boring. I can say with certainty that this will be a major problem for treble head folks. On the other hand, the lower treble detail retrieval was mediocre but there was more softness compared to the thickness. This set was not very strong in the treble section so I think sensitive folks will benefit more from it compared to the treble head folks. I would say that the technical ability of the T10 Pro was among the good side. Sound stage height is slightly better than average, meaning the sound presence seems a little out of your head type. Moreover, there is no room to complain much about stage depth & width. This set performed well in imaging capability, at least if the budget is considered then it was good as a planar set of under 100$. From where it can maintain a fairly 2d type sound directional presence and it was fine for casual gaming. Micro detailing presentation is found to be quite sharp and macro detail can be said to be blunt.
★ Gear used :-
1. Questyle Audio Engineering CMA Fifteen
2 . Xduoo xd05 bal 2 (Se & Bal both)
3 . Sony Wm1a (Se & Bal both)
4 .Questyle m15 (Se & Bal both)
5 . Quloos Mc01 (SE & Bal both)
6 . Epz Tp50 (Se & Bal both)
7 . Fosi Audio k7 (Se & Bal both) 8 . Fosi Audio Ds1 (Se & Bal both)
9 . Roseselsa Rs9039 (Se & Bal both)
10 . Ddhifi Tc44Pro E2 (Bal only)
11 . Tempotec Sonata Bhd Pro
12. Blon V1 (Se & Bal both)
T10 pro is a IEM of 16Ω impedance whose sensitivity level is 96dB. This set cannot be called very hard to drive by any means. Interestingly, there was a very noticeable vent just below the two-pin connector portion of this set. Slight sound leakage can be observed from there, so I can call Its a slight open back planar set. Surprisingly, it can be driven without any good amount of powerful sources. In that case, pairing with a neutral to bright sounding source will be suited more. So a good quality dac amp or portable player is used, then it gets scaled up with the source and becomes better sounding. However, the best pairing I've found as a portable source is the sony wm1a. Better stage depth, Somewhat improved imaging & mico details even tonality & timbre was slightly improved with it.
★ Comparisons :-
~ T10 pro vs S08 ~
These two sets are in the sub $100 price range and are similar in several ways. Build quality wise they are both good but the shell construction of s08 feels more solid & slightly heavier side. In comfort section I will give t10 pro a lead due to its lightweight feature on the other hand s08 over time gives a feeling of some ear heaviness. In terms of sound I found similarities between them for some aspects and to put it simply t10 pro is a slight downgrade from s08. The key strength of the two sets was the bass section where the 08 will be ahead for its harder slam and snappy transient response. Again the t10 pro's mid bass forward but bass note definition was weaker and note delivery on the slower side. In midrange tonality the 08 is more superior than the 10pro because its vocal timbre was natural which is not as dry as the artti's offering. In the treble section the both haversacks the upper treble roll-off but the t10 pro will be in a slightly better position for lower treble detail retrieval. Technically, the S08 is quite weaker than the T10 Pro, as the T10 Pro will naturally be ahead in terms of its staging, imaging & micro detailing capabilities.
~ T10 pro vs Mp143 salt ~
The shell of the MP143 planar set is a bit bulky and feels like its build is like a mini tank. Some folks may have difficulty with its comfort section whereas the t10 pro can ensure a good fit & comfort for almost everyone's ears due to its lightweight and small shell. In terms of sound, the 143salt offers more detailed presentation than the t10 pro but it will lag behind in terms of planar timbre. Midrange tonality is one of the key strengths of the Hidizs planar set, where the 10pro will be less acceptable to many due to its slight dryness. Treble extension was better on the 143salt and detail retrieval was more prominent than the 10pro. Technically the mp143 has more resolve but the t10 pro is in a better position for good coherency.
★ Conclusion :-
I think ARTTI will be able to maintain a pretty good position in the current market by releasing the t10 pro in their planar IEMs line up. The packaging & quality accessories they have provided with this set are really commendable considering the price. While there are some downsides in sound quality, it is definitely good for its price segment and doesn't give off a metallic glare like typical cheaper planar offerings, but it seems to be tuned quite safely. So I'm hopeful that pretty much everyone, except those who aren't big treble head folks, will like this set and I'd like to recommend it to those folks.
I've provided the purchase link below for everyone convenience
ARTTI T10 Pro (link isn’t affiliated)
Thank God and ARTTI for the opportunity to participate in the giveaway and be one of the lucky winners. This review is my 1st review and translated by google and examined by me as i'm not native english speaker, please correct me for my writing mistake. This review reflects my preference for a V-shaped tonal balance with a bright leaning. However, don’t take this review as a definitive guide—everyone’s ears are different. Even if the frequency response looks similar, different drivers create different sound characteristics. Always trust your own ears and, if possible, audition before buying. If there are any errors in my writing, feel free to comment.
Does the Artti T10 Pro Need a Powerful DAC?
Is it hard to drive? I think an amplifier with 100mW@32Ω is enough to make it sing. Of course, using a 4.4mm true balanced jack will make it shine even brighter.
PHYSICAL DESIGN
The packaging is simple and elegant, with a black box featuring silver chrome "T10 Pro" text, giving it an exclusive look. The designer has great taste for the front of the box, but unfortunately, the back side has text in dark gray against a black background, making it hard to read. I don’t know what ARTTI was thinking when they made this design choice.
The IEM itself doesn’t look much different from the regular T10, but the Pro version has significantly better material quality. It appears to be made of CNC aluminum, with a slimmer shape, making it smaller and theoretically more comfortable for long listening sessions compared to the T10. The Pro version comes in glossy silver (for those who like to show off) and matte black (for a more low-profile look).
Internally, the only apparent difference is in the damping, which alters the sound character of the T10 Pro, making it more refined—but with some trade-offs.
The cable looks similar to the T10’s but has a detachable interchangeable jack design, allowing you to switch between 3.5mm single-ended or 4.4mm balanced.
What about the eartips? No improvement here; they are the same as the T10’s. Given the higher price of the Pro version, I expected premium or at least foam eartips. Even if just a gimmick, such an inclusion could enhance the overall impression of the product. The provided eartips are too stiff. My suggestion for ARTTI is to use hybrid eartips in future products—hard silicone for the nozzle and soft silicone for the ear fit.
SOUND QUALITY
What makes flagship IEMs better than their previous or lower-end versions? Looking at other personal audio products, we see brands refining tuning, improving bass strength, enhancing technical performance, or at least prioritizing comfort for long-term use.
Flagship models either have a cleaner sound, stronger bass, better technicalities, or improved comfort for extended listening.
Which approach did ARTTI take with the T10 Pro?
I’m not sure, since I haven’t tried the regular T10. So, instead, I’ll compare it with my KZ PRX.
Setup Used:
PC → SPDIF Toslink → Topping D3 DAC/Amp (Volume between 7-8 o’clock) → Artti T10 Pro (Eartips: TRI Clarion)
Poco X3 → Moondrop Dawn Pro (Vol 12/100)→ Artti T10 Pro (Eartips: TRI Clarion)
Tonality: Warm, Mild U-Shaped
Bass Section
Sub-bass: Has a decent rumble.
Mid-bass: Thick, punchy, and deep. Feels like a dynamic driver in a planar shell. The decay is slower than most planar IEMs. The mid-bass is the defining characteristic of this IEM. In certain songs, the mid-bass can sound a bit pillowy.
Midrange
Not really ideal for vocal lovers, but it works well for audiophile-style music (e.g., Yao Si Ting, Olivia Ong, Diana Krall) due to its good resolution and separation, and the timbre is transparent.
For higher-octave vocals or fast complex genres like speed/progressive metal, the vocals lack energy and dynamism. No shoutiness or in your face that will make tiring your ears.
Treble
No piercing highs. Lacks the sharp, biting treble of typical planar IEMs. Sparkly but not crispy enough for my bright V-shaped preference. Not overly mellow or edgy—just safe. Definitely not dark-sounding.
Technicalities
Instrument separation: Good, typical planar performance.
Resolution: High, but nothing exceptional.
Soundstage: Fairly wide for its price, but not holographic/3D.
Imaging: Good, with clear instrument placement, but still somewhat 2D.
Comparison: Artti T10 Pro vs. KZ PRX
Price: T10 Pro is twice as expensive.
Build quality: T10 Pro is much better, with premium materials and more accessories.
Sound:
KZ PRX: More energetic, sharper bass/treble, aggressive planar signature.
T10 Pro: More laid-back, thicker bass, smoother treble, more natural timbre.
Technicalities:
Soundstage & Imaging: T10 Pro is better, but both still feel 2D.
Driveability: Surprisingly, T10 Pro is easier to drive than KZ PRX despite its larger 14.2mm driver (PRX has 13.5mm).
If you already own an aggressive planar (e.g., KZ PRX), the T10 Pro is a great complement as a laid-back alternative. If you watch movies and listen to various genres, T10 Pro is more versatile. Interestingly, T10 Pro’s frequency curve resembles 64 Audio Solo.
Final Thoughts
The Artti T10 Pro is a solid planar IEM with a unique sound signature—not the fast, aggressive planar type, but a warm, dynamic-driver-like planar with high resolution, clarity, and good separation. Excellent for long listening sessions. Very comfortable for hours. If possible, audition it against the regular T10 before deciding.
Is it better than the T10 or just more expensive?
From a material and build quality standpoint, it’s unquestionably better.
From a sound quality perspective… (That’s up to you to decide!)
Last not least always start listening at low volume and gradually increase if necessary. Protect your hearing so you can enjoy music forever. Cheers!
Credit source:
https://pw.squig.link/?share=KZ_PRX,Artti_T10_Pro
https://jaytiss.squig.link/?share=64Solo,T10Pro
https://aftersound.squig.link/?share=ARTTI_T10_PRO,ARTTI_T10
Does the Artti T10 Pro Need a Powerful DAC?
Is it hard to drive? I think an amplifier with 100mW@32Ω is enough to make it sing. Of course, using a 4.4mm true balanced jack will make it shine even brighter.
PHYSICAL DESIGN
The packaging is simple and elegant, with a black box featuring silver chrome "T10 Pro" text, giving it an exclusive look. The designer has great taste for the front of the box, but unfortunately, the back side has text in dark gray against a black background, making it hard to read. I don’t know what ARTTI was thinking when they made this design choice.
The IEM itself doesn’t look much different from the regular T10, but the Pro version has significantly better material quality. It appears to be made of CNC aluminum, with a slimmer shape, making it smaller and theoretically more comfortable for long listening sessions compared to the T10. The Pro version comes in glossy silver (for those who like to show off) and matte black (for a more low-profile look).
Internally, the only apparent difference is in the damping, which alters the sound character of the T10 Pro, making it more refined—but with some trade-offs.
The cable looks similar to the T10’s but has a detachable interchangeable jack design, allowing you to switch between 3.5mm single-ended or 4.4mm balanced.
What about the eartips? No improvement here; they are the same as the T10’s. Given the higher price of the Pro version, I expected premium or at least foam eartips. Even if just a gimmick, such an inclusion could enhance the overall impression of the product. The provided eartips are too stiff. My suggestion for ARTTI is to use hybrid eartips in future products—hard silicone for the nozzle and soft silicone for the ear fit.
SOUND QUALITY
What makes flagship IEMs better than their previous or lower-end versions? Looking at other personal audio products, we see brands refining tuning, improving bass strength, enhancing technical performance, or at least prioritizing comfort for long-term use.
Flagship models either have a cleaner sound, stronger bass, better technicalities, or improved comfort for extended listening.
Which approach did ARTTI take with the T10 Pro?
I’m not sure, since I haven’t tried the regular T10. So, instead, I’ll compare it with my KZ PRX.
Setup Used:
PC → SPDIF Toslink → Topping D3 DAC/Amp (Volume between 7-8 o’clock) → Artti T10 Pro (Eartips: TRI Clarion)
Poco X3 → Moondrop Dawn Pro (Vol 12/100)→ Artti T10 Pro (Eartips: TRI Clarion)
Tonality: Warm, Mild U-Shaped
Bass Section
Sub-bass: Has a decent rumble.
Mid-bass: Thick, punchy, and deep. Feels like a dynamic driver in a planar shell. The decay is slower than most planar IEMs. The mid-bass is the defining characteristic of this IEM. In certain songs, the mid-bass can sound a bit pillowy.
Midrange
Not really ideal for vocal lovers, but it works well for audiophile-style music (e.g., Yao Si Ting, Olivia Ong, Diana Krall) due to its good resolution and separation, and the timbre is transparent.
For higher-octave vocals or fast complex genres like speed/progressive metal, the vocals lack energy and dynamism. No shoutiness or in your face that will make tiring your ears.
Treble
No piercing highs. Lacks the sharp, biting treble of typical planar IEMs. Sparkly but not crispy enough for my bright V-shaped preference. Not overly mellow or edgy—just safe. Definitely not dark-sounding.
Technicalities
Instrument separation: Good, typical planar performance.
Resolution: High, but nothing exceptional.
Soundstage: Fairly wide for its price, but not holographic/3D.
Imaging: Good, with clear instrument placement, but still somewhat 2D.
Comparison: Artti T10 Pro vs. KZ PRX
Price: T10 Pro is twice as expensive.
Build quality: T10 Pro is much better, with premium materials and more accessories.
Sound:
KZ PRX: More energetic, sharper bass/treble, aggressive planar signature.
T10 Pro: More laid-back, thicker bass, smoother treble, more natural timbre.
Technicalities:
Soundstage & Imaging: T10 Pro is better, but both still feel 2D.
Driveability: Surprisingly, T10 Pro is easier to drive than KZ PRX despite its larger 14.2mm driver (PRX has 13.5mm).
If you already own an aggressive planar (e.g., KZ PRX), the T10 Pro is a great complement as a laid-back alternative. If you watch movies and listen to various genres, T10 Pro is more versatile. Interestingly, T10 Pro’s frequency curve resembles 64 Audio Solo.
Final Thoughts
The Artti T10 Pro is a solid planar IEM with a unique sound signature—not the fast, aggressive planar type, but a warm, dynamic-driver-like planar with high resolution, clarity, and good separation. Excellent for long listening sessions. Very comfortable for hours. If possible, audition it against the regular T10 before deciding.
Is it better than the T10 or just more expensive?
From a material and build quality standpoint, it’s unquestionably better.
From a sound quality perspective… (That’s up to you to decide!)
Last not least always start listening at low volume and gradually increase if necessary. Protect your hearing so you can enjoy music forever. Cheers!
Credit source:
https://pw.squig.link/?share=KZ_PRX,Artti_T10_Pro
https://jaytiss.squig.link/?share=64Solo,T10Pro
https://aftersound.squig.link/?share=ARTTI_T10_PRO,ARTTI_T10
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Short attention span reviews for the masses!
Artti T10 Pro!!
for those who don't know about Artti I'll give you some background:
Artti came with the Artti T10 at 2023 , and most people know it from being the OG entry level planar which is for me one of the best iems under 60$.(and even more
)
But the real star of this show is Artti T10 Pro!
Arrti came with an idea to give the new T10 Pro a metallic suit!
Let me tell you about my experience with the T10 Pro.
I was trying it with almost every genere, from
Mainstream,Acoustic,Rock,Metal,Punk, instrumental.
I'm not really a smooth tuning fan but this iem plays metal/rock/punk really well which is something I'm looking for in iems.
it has some qualities that hit "My taste" , emphasized mid bass, and instrument separation are top importance for me.
and due to the smooth treble I can raise the volume without getting my ears bleed.
for those of you that had experience with the OG T10 you need to keep in mind that this iem is dark and bassy the exact opposite of the OG T10's neutral bass and bright nature.
OG T10 is more like Letshuoer S12 while the T10 Pro is more like Letshuoer S08.
Treble
Smooth, doesn't get harsh at high volume but sometimes can feel a bit dry and lack spark.
Mids
are kind of in the middle, not laid-back and not too forward, the vocals are clean but lack the wow factor for me.
Bass
Sub bass boosted, with good emphasized mid bass, you even get some delay and extension of the bass, a rumbly planar
Preferred Source:
KA13(Neutral) because the other one that I have is warmer.
I think that a bright source would pair even better with it.
Ear Tips(The most important part for me)
i use the T10 Pro with Tangzu wide bore because I've found that it tames the planar timbre better than all the other tips that I tried.(TRI Clarion,Qoa tips,Penon liquor,stock)
you need a good
Price/Performance
I think that the T10 Pro hits exactly at it's price range not more not less, you get what you paid for.
Final words
I would like to say thanks to Arisa from Artti for sending me this product for a honest review.
if you read this review and it aligns with your taste pull the trigger now on
AliExpress
Short attention span reviews for the masses!
Artti T10 Pro!!
for those who don't know about Artti I'll give you some background:
Artti came with the Artti T10 at 2023 , and most people know it from being the OG entry level planar which is for me one of the best iems under 60$.(and even more
)But the real star of this show is Artti T10 Pro!
Arrti came with an idea to give the new T10 Pro a metallic suit!
Let me tell you about my experience with the T10 Pro.
I was trying it with almost every genere, from
Mainstream,Acoustic,Rock,Metal,Punk, instrumental.
I'm not really a smooth tuning fan but this iem plays metal/rock/punk really well which is something I'm looking for in iems.
it has some qualities that hit "My taste" , emphasized mid bass, and instrument separation are top importance for me.
and due to the smooth treble I can raise the volume without getting my ears bleed.
for those of you that had experience with the OG T10 you need to keep in mind that this iem is dark and bassy the exact opposite of the OG T10's neutral bass and bright nature.
OG T10 is more like Letshuoer S12 while the T10 Pro is more like Letshuoer S08.
Treble
Smooth, doesn't get harsh at high volume but sometimes can feel a bit dry and lack spark.
Mids
are kind of in the middle, not laid-back and not too forward, the vocals are clean but lack the wow factor for me.
Bass
Sub bass boosted, with good emphasized mid bass, you even get some delay and extension of the bass, a rumbly planar
Preferred Source:
KA13(Neutral) because the other one that I have is warmer.
I think that a bright source would pair even better with it.
Ear Tips(The most important part for me)
i use the T10 Pro with Tangzu wide bore because I've found that it tames the planar timbre better than all the other tips that I tried.(TRI Clarion,Qoa tips,Penon liquor,stock)
you need a good
Price/Performance
I think that the T10 Pro hits exactly at it's price range not more not less, you get what you paid for.
Final words
I would like to say thanks to Arisa from Artti for sending me this product for a honest review.
if you read this review and it aligns with your taste pull the trigger now on
AliExpress
TONALITY: 7/10
TECHNICALITIES: 8/10
TIMBRE: 7/10
SOUNDSTAGE: 7.5/10
IMAGING: 7.5/10
RESOLUTION: 8/10
MUSICALITY (subjective): 6.5/10
CONSTRUCTION: 7.5/10
ACCESSORIES: 8/10
SOUND VALUE: 7/10
INTRO
Artti is a recent IEM company from China that offers budget minded products with the goal to offer high sound value.
Their 2 first releases were big successes for good reason, the T10 is among cheapest planar IEM on the market and the R1 is a very capable 3DDs IEM. Since these 2 release, Artti seem less interesting product like ultra budget hybrid or single DD I haven’t care to try.
Until they release this T10pro, which is supposed to be an upgraded version of T10 budget killer planar. But oddly, they decided to price it 110$, which is 2 times the price of T10.
Main asset of T10 was exactly that: its ultra competitive price-to-performance ratio.
Let's see if we get 2x better performance and more musical or engaging sound too in this rather brutalist review.
CONSTRUCTION-ACCESSORIES
Construction is nothing to write about. Its very same shell as the T10 but all metal, heavy thick metal with cheap silver painting on it that is grainy. Back plate is easy to scratch and the fit is as average as the first T10. And 2 times heavier doesn't make it better, nor grainy paint smoother. In fact, metal is prompt to go cold in winter, so it’s a drawback for my Canadian needs.
The included cable is modular, which is nice, but the material used is of lower quality than the excellent cable included with the first T10.
Packaging is minimalist and included 6 pairs of silicone eartips in 2 model (wide bore and short wide nore) and basic Artti carrying case.
SOUND IMPRESSIONS
Simply put, the T10 Pro is a safer and more polished version of brighter and more W shaped T10, and this would be good news if Artti truly knows how to tune an IEM, which is not the case here, it’s all damped dynamic with extra inner nozzle foam filter.
The tonality is a smoothen L shape to neutral with sub bass boost, it’s lean and a bit cold sounding, with a good sense of transparency but ethereal atmosphere to the sound that make everything sound hazy in definition, as if instrument presence was attacked less in energy. It’s the kind of IEM that makes violin and saxophone sound similar due to lack of bite and lead attack energy. The timbre is dry and dynamic and feels static, the instrument doesn't go towards the listener, you're just a bored observer.
The bass is mellow in mid bass punch but can offer some ‘’oomph’’ and warm loose dark slam that isn’t fun to listen to and feel slowed.
Texture and bite is minimal, double bass line aren’t lean in extension and it’s hard to read them properly in busy track while electric bass don’t have grunt, but it’s bodied and vibrant and easier to follow the energy in busy track, while not easy to differentiate note due to warm diffuse attack-release.
Kick drum is light and mostly lean. Digital kick do better in term of bodied impact, so this underline T10pro wasn’t really tuned for acoustic music of all type from jazz to classical and rock even if electric bass is OK, the mids aren't for rock and electric guitar are among dullest in rendering i’ve heard in my whole life.
The mid range is lean, smooth, dull and non edgy with dry but transparent timbre. Instrument definition is contour less, attack lead is softened too much. We have weird noise artefact in timbre, which otherwise is dark and a bit plasticky-metallic.
Sense of openness is there without a sense of deepness or holographic layering. Center stage is flat and static with a darkish hazy air around instruments that make presence slide into each other in a homogenous way.
Instruments like trumpet and saxophone sound wonky and distant, with compressed presence and not proper attack release to blossom in air.
Piano is warmish, note definitions are hazy and slow, fast pianists get their notes mixed together in hazy sustain, their no natural resonance so we don’t know when sustain pedal is pressed or released, note weight is light with shortened release.
Male vocalists are tonaly off, body less, dry and cold with upper harmonic dominating lower harmonic in timbre balance. Female vocals are a notch more upfront but still static, sense of natural loudness dynamic is damped which make emotional reach non existent.
This isn’t a shouty mid range, yet we don’t have lushness to compensate, nor a sense of mid range focus. Acoustic instruments mostly sound wrong all the way, so T10pro is better with pop and soul and r&b music, yet there are a lot of better IEMs at cheaper price to cover this simplistic (and enjoyable) music style.
Treble is mostly lean with just a bit of spice on top to deliver minimal sharpness and sparkle for upper range instruments like acoustic guitar and even clavichord which don't sound plain bad here.
Lower to mid treble is more polished than ultra highs…but this is an overall dark treble. As noted,violin lacks bite and sense of attack, it's quite liquid in texture too, dry way.
This isn't a refined treble at all, it’s like Artti throwing a half transparent blanket on it, it’s hard to predict how it will react to acoustic instruments since it will depend on note range. Violin can sound sharper or darker depending on this range.
The electric guitar is very artificial and distant sounding, it’s loose and there's no bite, there's no sense of distorted density too, it’s flat and boxy.
Percussions too are vague in definition, not easy to pinpoint or follow, presence is hazy and non snappy, yet speedy nonetheless due to planar driver so we got a compressed macro layering with effortless transient response which is negatively darkened and damped in dynamic.
The Soundstage is average wide, not tall nor very depth, nor holographic and airy.
Imaging is average too due to lack of proper definitoon edge to instrument and rendering is irrealistic.
COMPARISONS
VS Artti T10 (55$)
The T10 is brighter, more W shaped, more resolved and holographic and has a harder more defined mid bass punch. It’s notably more lively and less lean in musicality, less dry in timbre but more energetic in upper mids and presence boost. Planar driver isn’t as slowed either, so the attack has more attack bite and release energy, it might go splashier treble wise but at least sense of air and attack snap is there.
T10pro is dryer and thinner in timbre, more L shape i balance, darker in treble. Bass is more about mellow dark slam with sustained substance less sub bass.
All instruments feel a bit lifeless, vocals are more recessed and lean, violin or guitar attack is less sharp and loud so rock tracks sound super dull and cold.
T10 has an airier treble too, imaging and layering is better, soundstage is notably taller and deeper while notch wider with the Pro.
All in all, the Pro is a poor attempt at safer balance that take off all sense of excitement of music, vocal are smoother but duller, it’s more boring and spiceless yet 2 times pricier than T10 which make it not interesting at all in wide planar IEMs offering. I prefer the livelier musicality of T10 and find technical performance more highlight, less polished, less covered with a safe blanket. Treble sensitive should bet on the Pro….though i'll suggest them Letshuoer S08 instead.
VS Letshuoer S08 (90$)
The S08 is punchier, lusher and more mid centric even if more dynamic sounding and bassy licious.
Timbre is notably more natural, vocal presence is better extracted and rounded, denser in timbre, not as grainy and dry and wonky nor as prompt to slight sibilance or unpleasant vocal texture (more buttery).
The bass hits harder, it’s better defined and rounded, sub bass is rumblier and more vibrant, less thin and mellow bass performance. It’s warmer but more tactile, more natural in tone, less dry too.
Both male and female vocals are wider and more immersive in presence, more fleshy and even in tone, less boxy and light too. Attack weight is heavier for all instruments from piano to drum to saxo to vocal. Violin is lusher, less dry and artificial sounding, notch less transparent but who cares if tone is plasticky.
Soundstage is wider, taller and more holographic.
Imaging is on par, both don’t excel in that regard but the sense of multiple layers is richer with S08.
All in all, I tremendously enjoy music with S08 while I don't at all with dryer leaner more L shape neutralish T10pro that mollify wrongly whole dynamic range and don’t even achieve proper warmth and naturalness for timbre to be enjoyed. Everything is superior with S08 from technical performance to tonal balance to timbre to construction and ultimately price value.
CONCLUSION
The T10 Pro isn't a real upgrade of the more energic and brighter T10, nor is creative or inspired in term of musicality, which try to mimick the safe harman tuning approach in a very amateurish and uneven way....which is anachronical in a chifi era where we are litteraly flood with similar harmanish tuning...Artti forget that core of musicality is in dynamism, timbre and how instrument presence is delivered in a immersive way. Or did they ever know?
I feel the T10 was a lucky strike now.
Like BL03 was for Blon.
Main appeal was extremely competitive sound value of T10, which the Pro fail to upgrade and go even downgrade.
Safe tuning you say? It depend if your sensitive in musical appeal because in that regard it's unsafe and unwanted.
So, one more Planar IEM that exist, but have nothing worthy to deliver. Even the planar plus like fast layering are messed up with the Pro. It's a dry, flavor less musicality that will perhaps appeal to niche audio enthusiast that i'm not part of.
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PS: I want to thanks Artti for sending me this review sample. You can judge by yourself if you feel free sample inflict on my reviewing honesty. Tx to Artti for accepting freedom of expression.
You can order the Artti T10pro from their official Ali Express store here (non affiliated link cleaned from cookies):
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008107550294.html
Introduction
ARTTI is not new in the Chi-Fi landscape, but their IEMs are certainly “new” for me since I have never been able to test anything from this company.The T10 Pro is the first IEM that I am able to try from this brand, and in this review I will dig deep into the latest T10 Pro and compare them with some peers.
Technical Specifications
- Driver Configuration → 1 x 14.2mm Planar Magnetic driver
- Impedance → 16.5 Ω
- Spec-sheet Frequency Response → 20Hz-20kHz
- Sensitivity → 96 dB/mW @ 1kHz
- Cable → 1.2m OFC cable with 0.78mm 2-PIN connectors
- Plugs → 4.4mm + 3.5mm modular plugs
Packaging
The packaging of the ARTTI T10 Pro is full-packed and well accessorized. There isn’t any kind of anime girl painting or other useless gadgets (at least, I find some of them very useless when included), and instead useful things only.The box is very simple overall and contains:
- The ARTTI T10 Pro
- The detachable cable with modular plugs (you can use either the 3.5mm jack or the 4.4mm jack)
- One set of wide bore tips (S, M, L sizes)
- One set of narrow(er) bore tips (S, S-M, M, L sizes)
- An ARTTI-branded hard carry care
- User manual
Design, Build Quality, Comfort and Isolation
The design is very simple and elegant, the shells are made of stainless steel and they are well assembled, the shells don’t have any sharp edges and are quite small so they can fit into smaller ears as well.Isolation is average and with the right tips there’s no need to excessively increase the volume to cover outside noises.
Cable
The cable has modular plugs so you can either use it with 4.4mm jack or 3.5mm jack based on your source port. The cable is of good quality and it’s basically in-line with the price range, even though there are some IEMs sold for lower prices that include better cables (i.e. the Dunu Kima 2, the Rose Technics QuietSea and so on). If anything, the ear-hooks could have been softer and/or have a more rubberized texture.
Sound
GEAR USED FOR THE TEST- DAC: Topping E30
- AMP: Topping L30, Fiio A3
- Mobile phones: Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, Xiaomi Mi A3, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Moondrop May’s DSP cable with PEQ=0
- Dongle: Apple Type-C dongle, Fosi DS2, Hidizs XO
- Portable DAPs: Benjie S8/AGPTEK M30B
- Bluetooth Adapters: KBEAR S1, KZ AZ10
- Other sources: Presonus AudioBox iONE, Elgato Wave XLR
The ARTTI T10 Pro don’t strictly need a powerful source to play, but I think they need one to shine and to fully show their potential.
Let’s speak about the sound.
The ARTTI T10 Pro is basically the smoothest and most natural planar IEM in my collection, but it’s also the thicker-sounding one.
The T10 Pro won’t be your favourite IEM for detail retrieval and smallest nuances, and this is because it’s not a treble-boosted IEM with a very forward upper end. The treble is there, it’s well-extended on the far right of the spectrum and the T10 Pro can actually retrieve a good amount of details without the need of an aggressively boosted treble or upper midrange boost, but everything is kind-of toned down providing for a non-fatiguing and polite treble. This doesn’t only make them smoother, but it also makes sure that they don’t sound thin and that the bass comes out as richer and more “present” in the mix, with nice punch and textures for a planar unit without sacrificing transients’ speed. I can somehow understand that I am listening to a planar driver because DDs usually have that “special sauce” when it comes to the bass slam and sub-bass depth, but this gets so close that I don’t really care and just enjoy. Sure, the sub-bass doesn’t dig as deep but the low-end extension here is very satisfying for a planar unit and those who like bass will definitely like this.
The midrange is natural with proper male vocals’ body and on-point female vocals that never become hot or sibilant. The instruments have the right body and presence in the mix, they’re well separated and there aren’t timbrical inconsistencies.
The soundstage is pretty spacious with good depth and width, even though the height is only average. The imaging is very precise and this provides for a correct placement in the (already good) portrayed soundscape.
I haven’t had the chance to try the older T10, but the specs kind-of tell me that the Pro version could use the same driver basically (or a very similar unit, if I am not mistaken), so if you come from the cheaper model I’d suggest you to try EQing your unit.
Are they something I would use considering my taste and preferences?
Yes, and in fact I am using them a lot.
Great day-to-day set considering my playlist (it ranges from D’nB to dubstep, then vocal-centric music, then Pop-Rock, old-school rap and also some Country Pop and old-school Rock). The low-end is rich, just as I like.
I haven’t found a single genre that doesn’t work with the T10 Pro, especially considering my playlists, but I can also understand that some would prefer a touch less low-end and more sparkle.
Some comparisons
ARTTI T10 Pro vs NiceHCK F1 ProARTTI T10 Pro vs Hidizs MP145
ARTTI T10 Pro vs KZ PRX
ARTTI T10 Pro vs SGOR Luna
Final Thoughts
The T10 Pro may not be the strongest planars out there in terms of technical prowess, micro-detailing capabilities and dynamics, but they sound super smooth, thick and refined and this makes them stand out much more than many other planar IEMs on the market.I don’t know about the ARTTI T10, and I would probably refuse to upgrade from it to the “Pro” model if I had the OG model, but I perfectly know what I’m hearing with the T10 Pro and my ears are liking them so far; so, if you are on the market for a punchy, smooth sounding planar set with a pleasant and non-fatiguing response, look no further as these could have everything you search for.
