AUDIOSENSE DT200

"I love Audiosense and they love me back by returning it with five-folds."


Hello mates, and welcome to my another IEM review and I'll be doing an assessment of another IEM from an audio company, none another from Audiosense, again...(This is my fifth review item from them to be exact.)



If you want to check about Audiosense as a company and their other models that I've done a review, you can check out the links below.



Audiosense DT100: https://euphoniareviews.blogspot.com/2021/11/audiosense-dt100-unbelievably-organic.html

Audiosense DT300: https://euphoniareviews.blogspot.com/2021/09/audiosense-dt300-sensical-neutral-tunung.html

Audiosense DT600:

https://euphoniareviews.blogspot.com/2021/10/audiosense-dt600-majestic-purple-haze.html

Audiosense AQ0:

https://euphoniareviews.blogspot.com/2021/11/audiosense-aq0-noteworthy-decent.html

Audiosense T800:

https://euphoniareviews.blogspot.com/2021/10/audiosense-t800-audiosenses-first-born.html




And what I have right now is the Audiosense DT200. This model was released last year as a second model for their DT series line-up after the DT100. DT200 is an all-balanced armature driver set-up like its fellow sister from DT series. It has two balanced armatures from Knowles as we all know that they have a good collaborative relationship with Audiosense.




DT200 shells are made of a high quality, clear resin material that was moulded via 3D printing as its smooth surface is very skin-friendly. It has a metal faceplate laminated with resin which its design has a silver carbon fiber pattern which looks aesthetically masculine in my opinion which I really like. Inside of the shell has an individual tube that connects from each balanced armature towards the nozzle as it channel different audio frequencies from each specified BAs. The nozzle is made of an aluminum alloy to provide better rigidity and better grip on any kinds of eartips. Suprisingly, despite that this is an all-BA driver set-up, it has tiny vent hole near at the MMCX connector. It is also noted that it has a crossover circuit which also serve as a capacitors that provides better handling on vibration and regulating the current to avoid electronic interference which translate less distortion and better delivery of current from the sound of each audio spectrum.





Like all Audiosense products, it uses a MMCX connector for flexibility and adjustability reason. The size of its shell is in small to medium scale as it perfectly fits to almost ear sizes. Due to its semi custom IEM-like contour, wearing of this IEM is very comfortable and able to use it for a longer listening session as it fits snugly into my medium-size ear as it is insertly well into my lug holes very stable and without any sense of wobble.






Since this is a mid-tier model from DT series, we expected that it has a substantially number of included accesories from its packaging box that is identical to other higher tier models like the DT300 and DT600 albeit slightly different illustration of IEM models at the front.



The contents inside are the following:

- A pair of DT200 IEMs

- Some stock black ear tips of usual three standard sizes in pairs

-A set of memory foam ear tips (6 pieces)

-An 8 strand 19-core 6N single crystal copper cable

-Some paperworks like warranty card and instruction manual in three languages

-A Pelican-like waterproof IEM case





Audiosense also included some bonus accesories like MMCX remover tool, extra filters for nozzle and a huge tweezer.



When it comes to scaling capability from sources, Audiosense DT200 is actually easy to drive like all its previous and recently models. It has a decent sensitivity number and low impedance rating that even a smartphone can properly power them up but putting them with better sources with good hifi DAC and high quality amp sounds even more better as it will show its fullest capability like better dynamics and fuller sound output.





The general tonality of DT200 is more on balanced-neutral sound signature as it has an enough bass elevation as its transition towards on a linear, neutral mids and then just ample emphasis on uppermids and lower treble.

This is indeed sounds very natural with good overall smoothness on it.



Here are some of my description on its sound characteristics of each audio frequency spectrum.



LOWS/BASS:

Despite that this is an all-BA driver set, the BA woofer manage to deliver a good quality bass. It is tight, precise and agile as I still amaze on how Audiosense manage to tune the BA that almost mimics the tonality of a dynamic driver.

Sub bass has an decent depth reach just to have an enough rumble to be heard. Not the best sub bass that has a better depth retrieval, more impactful and sustaining ones that you usually hear it on single DD but for a BA woofer, it does its job just to have at least a presence.

The midbass is well-textured that it gives good amount of body on instruments such as bass kicks, bass guitar and male vocals like bass-baritones. It is also noticeable that it is well-controlled that it doesn't bleed across the midrange. Bass kicks has that sustaining and thudding sound, while the bass guitar has that growl and resonant as I hear those plucking, fretting and slapping on its strings and that deep and guttural vocals of a bass-baritones.

This might not be the basshead's bass but this kind of bass in both quality and quantity is sufficient to an audiophile.



MIDS:

This is one of the key strengths of this IEM, the overall quality of midrange as it is neutral, clean and smooth. One of the soothing smoothness that I've listen in this price.

Vocals on both gender has that natural and pleasant sounding on how it renders a resolution on each vocal type. Male voices retain that strong, resonant and throaty that I discerningly hear in very particular manner while female vocals is more opened, displaying a good clarity and "syrupy" especially on high octave ones and yet they still sounds pleasant and sweet.

When it comes of instruments, despite of the smoothness, it still sounds natural and life-like on how I listened on a live band gig. The acoustic guitar and even the electric ones sounds crunchy and articulate as I hear clearly the strumming and plucking of each string, the impactful, precisely and penetrating sound of a snare strikes, the intense stridency and brilliant sound of wind instruments such as sax and trumpets and lastly, the rich and sumptuous note of a piano tone.

As a midcentric, I want my mids more affront, detailed and well-defined tonal aspect of its respective instruments, And DT200 manage to deliver it exceptionally even though it has more on smoother side though it still carry a good resolution.



HIGHS/TREBLE:

Treble has a natural and smoother transition from mids. It has an ample brightness on it as it gives some decent airiness and glistering on its treble range.

Upper mids has a sufficient emphasis or peak just to give enough energy and gleam that I don’t hear any sibilance or harshness whatever tracks that I'm playing with even with those sibilant-laden tracks.

Cymbals strikes sounds very natural as DT200 shows it a shimmer and crisp nature. Hi-hats distinct chink sounds was quite audible across the tracks.

To hear upon the treble quality on this IEM, it is safe to say that this will be recommended for treble sensitives that who want a good tolerable type of treble that will give them a pleasant experience.



SOUNDSTAGE, IMAGING & OTHER TECHNICALITIES:

As I perceive the scale of the dimensions of its soundstage, it has an above average on width, good depth and good height ceiling as I imagine that I’m in a medium-size theatre house and feels semi-holographic one.

Imaging is one of the impressive on this one as I can pinpoint the positioning of the instruments and vocals accurately. Another phenomenal aspect is that I can even spatially feel its distance and range of each spacing and gaps, that separation and layering prowess as astounding and comparable to some more pricey ones from midrange segment.

Coherency of both BA drivers plays well without any sort of distortion and muddling that causes mismatching on its sound frequency. Transient capability on its BA drivers are very agile that it could cope up some complex, fast tracks.



My verdict on this review on this product, how will it fare and is it recommendable to other audio enthusiast?

If you are a type of listener who wants a more a warm, v-shaped tuning that appealing to most consumer then this set is not for you. And if you are more of an audiophile/ audio enthusiast who wants a neutral, smooth, clean sounding with better technicalities that aren’t too dry and analytical to listen, just for relaxing listening session then this set is perfectly for you, mate.






SPECIFICATION:

MODEL: AUDIOSENSE DT200

IMPEDANCE: 14Ω

SENSITIVITY: 99dB

FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20Hz - 22KHz

CABLE LENGTH: 1.25M

PIN TYPE: MMCX CONNECTOR

PLUG TYPE: 3.5mm

DRIVER UNITS: 2 BALANCED ARMATURE DRIVERS





Some Tracks Tested: ( * = 16-bit FLAC, ** = 24-bit FLAC, *'* = MQA, '*' = DSD, *'= .WAV)


Alison Krauss- A Living Prayer *

Debbie Gibson- Foolish Beat *'*

Led Zeppelin - When The Levee Breaks *'*

Santana - Europa *

Europe - Final Countdown *

Guns N' Roses - Patience *'*

Eric Clapton - Tears in Heaven '*'

Barry White - Never, Never Ever Give You Up

Pearl Jam - Daughter **

Roselia - Hidamari Rhodonite *

Agent Steel - Bleed for the Godz*

Metallica- Fade to Black **

Camouflage - The Great Commandment *

Queen - Killer Queen **

Michael Jackson - Billie Jean *

Bad Manners - Just a Feeling *

Riot- Warrior *

Mariah Carey- Love Takes Time *

Layla Kaylif - Shakespeare in Love *

Stone Temple Pilots - Plush *

David Bowie - Heroes **

Prince - When the Doves Cry *

Exodus - Metal Command *

Marduk - Blond Beast *

P. Diddy - Last Night *

Bone Thugs-n-Harmony- The Crossroads*



P.S.

I am not affiliated to AUDIOSENSE nor receive monetary incentives and financial gains as they provide me a review unit for an exchange of factual and sincere feedback from yours truly.



Once again, I would like to thank Elaine Wong for providing this review unit, I truly appreciate on her generosity towards me and other reviewers.



If you are interested this IEM product from AUDIOSENSE, Just check out the link below:



Shopee: (ASEAN market): https://shopee.ph/audiosense.ph

Ali Express: AUDIOSENSE Official Store

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mLa0Bfg

Audiosense DT200's Review

Intro

Audiosense is no stranger in the Chi-Fi scene. The T800 which is praised by many reviewers garnered a lot of positive feedback. This model that i’m going to review today is not a new model, it was released last year. I’ve had the AQ0, although the driver config is different compared to DT200, i kinda like the tuning of Audiosense, so let’s see.

DT200 is using two Knowles BA, one for handling the high, another one for the mid and low.




Specifications




Packaging

The unboxing experience is not not mind blowing or anything spectacular, but it came with a pelican like storage case, which is a plus point, two different types of silicon tips, and the cable and IEM itself. The storage case is what I like the most as it’s fairly big and you get plenty of space for other items as well.


Build/Comfort

Build quality wise, they are average i would say. They’ve got a nice faceplate and they do pay attention to details. Comfort wise, they are really top notch. Even after a few hours of listening session, no discomfort can be felt at all. With the right eartips, the noise isolation is very good, even at low volume, I can barely hear my surroundings, providing a noise cancellation kind of experience.




Source

Cayin N3 Pro (Tube - Ultra Linear) -> DT200 with Kotori Silicon Cable (With Audiosense S400 Tips)
Foobar2k -> E1DA 9038G3 -> DT200 with Kotori Silicon Cable (With Audiosense S400 Tips)

Sound

The overall presentation is smooth and organic. Very pleasant to listen to. I find it very smooth and there is nothing harsh coming from DT200. It is just smooth and very hard not to like it. (Personally speaking, your mileage might vary).

As you can see above where i pointed out i am doing this review in non stock form,i’m sure you’re curious in how it sounds in stock? Well, in stock form, it is quite good, i will be brief

• Bass is fast and tight, punchy and have good note weight
• Vocal is slightly pushed back, just slightly compared to when it’s paired with Kotori’s cable
• Treble and detail retrieval is average (better with Kotori’s cable but still nowhere near critical listening’s level)

Bass

As expected from a pure BA setup, bass extension is not DT200’s strong point. However, it does provide enough quantity for you to enjoy the music. The bass produced is fast, clean, controlled and tight. You can hear the sub bass, but definitely not the rumble that you’re used to produced by DD driver. Basshead will want to stay away. The bass reproduction is good enough for me.


Mids

Very smooth. Very very very smooth. I have to say it several times because it is by far the smoothest mid-range I've ever heard. There are some other pure BA setup where the mids are shouty at times. Billie Eilish’s vocal presentation literally gave me goosebumps when i'm listening to her new album via DT200. It is smooth and sounds very organic and not harsh at all. Switching to another track to try listening to male vocals, Born This Way cover by Orville Peck, the rendition is as stunning as female’s vocal. Very enjoyable. To me, this kind of vocal rendition is to die for.


Treble

Natural and nothing harsh. Buttery smooth. I do hope that the treble can be extended for a little bit, then it will give some air and sparkles on the top end, which I think will be very good if this can be achieved. As of now, it lacked some air and sparkles, hence this is what we perceive as being smooth, and there is nothing wrong or bad with that, its personal preference after all. For me, I like it with a little more air and sparkles.


Soundstage/Imaging

Soundstage is average in terms of width, however the depth and height are above average.
Imaging wise, instruments can be heard clearly where they’re coming from, on certain busy tracks, it can sound a little congested due to its soundstage’s width.


Driveability

DT200 is very easy to power, they can be driven straight off a smartphone and achieve listenable volume, however it does scale with better source of course. Amping is not required to get the best out of it.


Final Thoughts

Personally, I really liked DT200’s sound signature, i don’t get the wow factor when i first listen to them, but they kinda grow on me. The more I listen to them, the more I grow to like them. They’re just smooth and i find that they’re fairly neutral with a little, just a little bass boost. Not to mention the timbre is also very natural and I can't hear the metallic kind of timbre which can be heard on some pure BA setup.

It is not analytical, it is not fun, but to me, it does have that audiophile kind of tuning and it is very suitable for when you just want to pick it up and listen to music for as long as you want.
I listen to a wide range of genres except for EDM and Kpop, and DT200 is holding up pretty well.

Highly recommended for anyone who’s looking for a smooth listening session. Definitely not for bassheads.

*Bought this at subsidized price from Audiosense’s Shopee Store in Malaysia. Do check out their official store and follow them for any upcoming new release or promotion. Once again, a big thanks to Elaine for the opportunity.

Hello everyone, I'm Ah Hui First and foremost, I'd like to express my gratitude to my friend for gifting me with this audiosense dt200.

Packaging :
Inside the packing box is one watertight box, occ cable, a few ear tips, operating manual and the certificate of quality inspection

Build :
It's quite substantial and beautifully-built .

Comfort:
Stock eartips make me uncomfortable because they go further into my ear canal than usual. I'm currently looking for the right eartips that is more comfortable on my ears.

Sound :
- The soundstage, in my opinion, goes deep.
- Female vocals, in particular, have mids that could melt you away.
- Male vocals are also decently presented and sound fantastic.
- The bass is substantial.

I really enjoy the deeper soundstage and the strong presence of the female vocals.

The mids is a bit lethargic but treble is silky smooth. I did not experience any harshness nor sibilance.

Stock eartips and cable were used to perform the impression/review on my phone, realme c3.

This is my first attempt of pure BA set which uses two Knowles driver and I'm having a great time with them.

Disclaimer:

I would like to thank AUDIOSENSE for providing a review unit of the DT200. Check them out on AliExpress and Shopee! Rest assured that my impressions written in this review are my own personal thoughts and opinions and in no way influenced by outside parties.

I am not an expert in this hobby nor claim to be an audiophile. I just love listening to music and am fond of writing articles.


Introduction:

AUDIOSENSE. A fairly famous company with a very loyal fanbase. Through the years, they have proven to the market their sublime tuning and design capabilities. They offer IEMs that range from 30 USD up to 400 USD. What we have for this review is the AUDIOSENSE DT200, a 2-Knowles BA IEM in a 3D-printed resin shell, using MMCX connectors. It is rated with an impedance of 14 ohms at 99 dB. As of the writing of this review, there is no other color or cable option other than a carbon print faceplate and a 3.5mm jack. This is my first all-BA IEM, and spoiler alert – IT’s REALLY GOOD!

These were plugged to my iPhone 5s for the review.





Build and Comfort: 3D-printed resin shell, in pseudo-CIEM style. Hands-down the most comfortable and best-built IEM I currently have. It’s light enough to use for the whole day, yet is weighty to give that substantial feel. Nozzle’s metal, and is of average length. These fit my ears like it was specifically made for them and size shouldn’t be a problem as it’s standard and is actually on the sleeker side. As this is a pure-BA, ventless design, these isolate like crazy. Cable is 8 cores, tightly-braided, is light and supple. Splitter and holder are made of metal and feels high-quality. The jack and MMCX housing however are of plastic. I wish they went with a different type of earhook for a more “custom-like” fit of the cable on the ear.





Package: 3 pairs of silicone tips (S/M/L). 3 pairs of foam tips (one size). Paperwork. QC certificate. Apocalypse-certified case. Cleaning brush. 8-core MMCX cable advertised as SPC. Extra nozzle filters and application tool.


Now, onto sound:

For this review, the IEM was left in stock mode, without mods other than using the BQEYZ Summer clear tips in small. These tips are similar to the vocal tips of other IEMs in this price range. In my use case, I enjoyed the DT200 the most at medium listening volume. FWIW, I’m usually a low-medium volume listener.

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Bass: F1-like. Clean, fast, tight and controlled. A slight mid-bass boost but isn’t overly done to become a V. Attack and decay are quick, maybe even too quick. The difference between BA and DD bass is definitely noticeable, although the Knowles of the DT200 extends fairly well and doesn’t sound lacking in the sub-bass region for my non-basshead ears. It’s just that the Knowles BA doesn’t provide a lot of rumble and punch, as compared to DDs. Preference-wise, I love how the DT200 renders texture in bass lines. Minimal to zero bass bleed.

Midrange: most neutral I’ve listened to. Peaks closer to 3 kHz unlike usual tunings at 2-2.5 kHz. Not colored at all and the tonality is to-die-for. Due to the soundstage being in-your-head, vocals are presented in a more intimate fashion, but isn’t shouty or grainy at all. Very smooth midrange, without any sort of recession and some form of fatigue. This one’s for my fellow midrange-lovers. Male, and most especially female vocals which I live for, are the highlight of this IEM. The tuning of the DT200 allows for the highlighting of this region and at the same time complementing its presence.

Treble: delicate and very natural sounding without unpleasantries. Rolls-off early starting at 8 kHz so there’s not a lot of brilliance and is very fatigue-free. It’s not the most detailed nor fastest I’ve heard (piezo just hits different), but it’s up there and can keep up. Even if you turn up the volume above your usual listen, the DT200 wouldn’t pierce your ears. Controlled treble without any sibilance as well.

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Timbre: This is the first IEM I’ve listened to that is pure-BA. No metallic timbre whatsoever and is very organic-sounding. Quite DD-like if you ask me.

Soundstage, Imaging, and Separation: Decent separation and imaging bottlenecked by intimate soundstage. It has good layering capabilities. However, the width and height lead to a very intimate presentation. I’m assuming it’s because of design (ventless) and driver (only 2 balanced armatures) limitations. An acceptable trade-off, personally speaking because the tonality of the DT200 is the most pleasant thing I’ve listened to. It’s a perfect tonality in a sense for me – neutral with a slight bass boost. Basically what one might call an all-rounder tuning depending on the genres they listen to.

Detail-retrieval: If you’re looking for a critical pair, kindly look elsewhere. This is not the specialty of this IEM. As treble rolls-off quite early and isn’t emphasized relatively speaking, there isn’t a lot of detail heard.

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Conclusion:

Because of this IEM, I have now found my preferred sound signature. With excellent build, comfort, package, and tonality, the AUDIOSENSE DT200 is a wonderful deal at 150 USD. I feel like it’s just one more piece away, and then it’s game over for the rest of the competition!


****If you have other questions/concerns with the IEM mentioned, feel free to message me****

Introduction:
AudioSense is a reputed player in audio industry. This time it has come with a pair of In-Ear monitors - AudioSense DT200.

DT200 comes in a cardboard packaging which once open reveals a large beautiful Pelican style transparent hard case flaunting the two dazzling silver jewels. The complete package is lavishly accessorized containing one beautiful 8-core braided OFC cable with 3.5mm MMCX termination with three pairs of Silicone ear tips and three pairs of Foam ear tips.



These gorgeous earpieces are made up of bio-adaptive resin 3D printed with an industry-grade technology. This translucent resin shell encapsulates the faceplate proudly flaunting company logo and model name on a silver weave pattern. Under the faceplate sits barely visible capacitor and drivers. These lightweight earpieces are super comfortable to wear due to its ergonomic design and resin material.



Product Specification:
Impedance: 14ohms
Sensitivity: 99dB/mW
Frequency response: 20Hz-22kHz
Pin Type: Copper MMCX Connections
Cable type: Detachable cable- 8 Strands 19core OFC copper cable
Driver Type/Count:2 precision BA drivers
Driver Configuration: One high BA, One middle and low BA



Disclaimer:
I have received DT200 from AudioSense review circle (courtesy of Euphonious media). All impressions of sound are subjective to my own listening and my sources and is based on my experience with IEMs of similar hardware configuration and price range.

Sources:
For this review the unit has been paired to A&K SE100, Chord Mojo and LG V30+ without any additional amplification. Stock Cable and ear tips have been used during listening experience.

Review:
The AudioSense DT200 features two Knowles Balanced Armature driver units on each side with a dual 3d printed tube architecture. One BA handles the Highs whereas the other one takes care of Mid and Lower end of frequency spectrum.

Straight out of the box these IEM sound very natural and flat with lot of micro details and good imaging. The entire frequency spectrum opens without any harsh peaks or sibilance. The major emphasis is on upper mid-range and treble with good BA timber. These offer a warm organic sound experience and can be listened for long without any signs of fatigue. The bass response is fast and tight as per BA drivers and is present in adequate quantity.




Highs:
The treble section of DT200 is very smooth and bit rolled off. There is no sibilance at all and does not cause any fatigue in long sessions. It offers decent details although at times it lacks certain depth that distinguishes the BA drivers. The highs are adequately textured

Cymbals and trumpets sound very well and airy over it with a sweet presentation in them.

While playing Rain by Simply Three, the violins sounded very clean and transparent, although loses the texture at some levels but overall presentation came out to be very good.


Mids:
The mid spectrum reproduction is the strong area of this IEM. The upper mid-range specifically surfaces very well specially the female vocals. On the other hand, the male vocals sound sweet and warmish.

Listening to Grandmother by Rebecca Pidgeon was full of feel and get instant groove whereas the Liberian girl by Michael Jackson all the vocal transactions come out very neatly and made it very enjoyable.

The lower mids and presence factor complemented with sweet highs makes it very enjoyable and this comes out very prominent while playing Englishman In New York by Sting.


Lows:
The Bass response of DT200 is very quick and adequate as per the BA driver configuration. Its not the best bass I would say I have listened from a BA but at the cost point of view its quite clean and punchy. Clearly it is not suitable for Bass-heads but that doesn’t mean one cannot enjoy bass heavy music on it, EDM gets quite engaging on these. But at the end it all comes to personal preference if one likes dynamics of a DD/Planar then it could disappoint a bit.


Detailing/Soundstage:
The soundstage is average, it’s not much wider but decent although to give a decent headroom. The vertical soundstage is bit narrow. Same can be felt while playing “Bassnectar Mind Tricks” and so was the instrument separation when tested on Swan lake by Pyotr llyich Tchaikovsky. Also, at times there felt a loss of texture at some levels.

On the contrary DT200 has quite good micro detailing and best part is that due to treble roll off it doesn’t sound harsh or cause any fatigue if listened for longer durations. The same impact can be enjoyed while listening to Cold/Mess by Prateek Kuhad - be it the guitar, the vocals or the cymbals. There was quite nice micro detailing in the whole sweet presentation.



Final Verdict:
The DT200 is a quite bewitching pair of IEMs with lots of attractive accessories bundled up at a very decent price segment. These earpieces are super comfortable and looks quite elegant in ear. It has been tuned very well for a dual BA configuration.

The percussions are great and instruments such as tabla, drums sound quite amazing on it. The cymbals and trumpets are exceptional with a sweetness in them giving a nice feel good factor while listening to it. The overall presentation including vocals and upper-mids coupled with nice timber and bass response makes it sound quite organic and enjoyable.

In the nutshell it is a very versatile IEM that can give quite lot competition in the market. This is highly recommended for people who are not at all treble/bass freaks but are inclined towards natural flat sound signature.

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Driver Setup: Dual Knowles BA, one high BA, one middle and low BA high BA, one middle and low BA

Price: $202 (SGD)

Intro

Disclaimer: I borrowed the Audiosense DT200 from mistereden on Carousell Singapore for review purposes. It currently retails at $202(SGD)

Audiosense is an audio company originating from china and they rose to fame when they released their flagship T800 (8BA) which was relatively well-received from the public and thus generated a huge following in the audiophile community. They seem to also have a competitive edge for its 3D-printing in its IEM offerings which explains why the DT200 felt so comfortable in my ears while maintaining a very good seal.



Packaging and accessories (Score: 7.5/10)

The DT200 comes with a very nice pelican-like case with 2 sets of ear tips, foam and silicone which I really appreciate. They also come with a very good-looking copper cable which I find it very aesthetically pleasing.
In general, the case is great, considerate with the tips, and a very nice cable to go along with it. They checked all my requirements and met my expectations for something in this price range. Kudos!


Build quality and fit (Score: 8/10)

The 3D printed shells were printed nicely, and they are very comfortable in my ears. They isolate well (and I am comparing them to Shures) to a point that they might be even better than Shures. These do not feel heavy at all and I wore them for 2 hours straight! Their braided cable feels softer than I expected which felt great and durable. As a whole, the DT200 build gave me the confidence and impression that they can last for quite some time without failing.

Sound (Overall Score: 7.5/10)

I consider the DT200 as bright sounding with a slight sub bass boost which gives it some body.



Frequency response graph of the Audiosense DT200 courtesy of Crinacle
Sources used

• JDS ATOM DAC AND ATOM DAC
• Ibasso DX120
• IPhone XR

Music tracks listened to

• Everybody Changes (Keane: Hopes and Fears)
• Secrets (One Republic: Dreaming Out Loud)
• Salute D’amour (YoYoMa)
• Jay Chou/JJ Lin/Lala Hsu/Eric Chou etc
• Cry (Cigarette After Sex: Cry)
• HALO MCC OST
• Violin concerto in D major allegro
• 1812 Overture
• Magnum O Mysterium (Choir)
• Ophelia (The Lumineers)
• Hello (Adele)

Bass: (Score: 7/10)

Sub-bass is slightly boosted but it is done tastefully, mid bass wise it still has that punch and impact although it is done by a BA. Do expect a different kind of bass as compared to Dynamic driver units as the DT200’s bass is clean, quick, fast decay, and agile which might not suit everyone. Mid bass bleed here is minimal and does not mar its technicalities in its mids.

Mids (Score: 7.5/10)

The first thing that I noticed in the DT200 is its emphasis on upper-mid range aka female vocals, violins and synths which clearly stands out in the tuning of this IEM. They can be quite glaring sometimes depending on what type of tracks you are listening to, but I sometimes do have to turn down the volume because some female voices just become too aggressive and piercing. In most cases it brings that extra punch to the female vocals (depending on your preference) but such tuning do have it cons and if you are very sensitive to female vocals and instruments in this region, watch out. Male vocals on the other hand sounds calmer and not boosted in comparison, however sometimes it just leaves me wanting more bite and depth with its male voices after being exposed to a very dominant upper-mid range.

Treble (Score: 7.5/10)

Now this part is tricky as I do like the clarity and airiness of this unit, however sometimes I do find it sibilant and it might be due to some boosts in the 7-8khz region (my sensitive region) which makes it borderline unpleasant but mostly it flies right under that region, so no worries for like 90% of the time. The treble here is quite resolving, it is also quite well extended and exceeded my expectations for the price.

Overall:

In general, I would say that it is mids and treble focused, bassline is present but not overpowering, some may consider this as bright-neutral or mid-forward. Treble heads should give this unit a shot if you are looking for something within this price range with pretty decent treble and not poorly done. Technicalities wise I feel the sound staging is decent and average. Imaging here I felt that it is not very good. Sometimes I just feel that several instruments are just coming from the same place, its just not very competent in this area. Tonality wise I find it coherent, very nimble throughout, no red flags here.

Conclusion:

Audiosense here went for a slightly bolder tuning with a more forward upper-mid range and extended treble which made the overall listen slightly bright and forward but at the same time with a decent average bass response. If you are exploring BA timbre and tonality options in this price range, I think the DT200 is a very decent choice if you are a treble-head or if you love crisp and energetic female voicing which are very common in mandopop. Furthermore, the package that comes with the set is actually quite commendable in terms of value.

Disclaimer:
This Audiosense DT200 unit is a loaner review set from HIFIGO. After this review, I have passed the DT200 on to a fellow reviewer on Audioreviews. My views are my own.




Specifications:
Driver Type: 2 Balanced Armatures
Frequency Response: 20Hz - 22 KHz
Impedance: 14 ohms
SPL: 99 +/- 3dB
Sound Isolation (up to): 30 dB
Cable type: Detachable MMCX
Retails at $149 USD


Accessories:
In addition to the IEM, it comes with:
1) 8 Core OFC cable - well braided, minimal microphonics, very sturdy
2) Pelican like hard case
3) Foam and silicone tips of various sizes

Essentially their accessories are exactly the same as that provided in their flagship Audiosense T800 IEM, which I self purchased about a year back. I'd take a good sounding IEM any day over good accessories, but I'd like to commend Audiosense for providing such goodies for even their non flagship models.



Build/comfort:
The DT200 has one of the most comfortable resin shells I've used in a non custom IEM, you can forget it is inside the ears for hours. It is similarly shaped and as well built as their flagship Audiosense T800's resin shell but with a much smaller profile of shell size than the flagship T800, which some folks had an issue with in comfort. (see photos below for size comparisons).

I've generally disliked MMCX connectors in IEMs due to their shorter shelf life compared to 2 pin type connectors, but the DT200's MMCX connectors are very sturdy and disconnect/connect easily with the stock cables.


Isolation:
Isolation is superb, at about 30 dB as claimed in the specs sheet, similar to its flagship bigger brother, the Audiosense T800.


Drivability:
The DT200 is pretty drivable from lower powered sources like smartphones, and amping isn't truly mandatory, though there is a slight scaling of dynamics, soundstage and details with good amping.


Soundstage:
The DT200's soundstage is average in width, though depth and height of soundstage are above average.


Sound and Technicalities:
The DT200 has a warm neutralish sound signature. Tonality is very coherent and organic, unlike some budget multi BA/hybrids. It is very non fatiguing, with no harsh frequencies, and hence coupled with the comfortable fit, the DT200 is very suitable for long listening sessions. I appreciate that it doesn't have the typical upper mids CHIFI sawtooth harshness, and it is actually quite a "westernized" tuning. Strangely Audiosense is marketing the DT200 more for their local Asian market rather than the West, since the local Asian market seems to prefer boosted upper mids for their mainstay female vocal predominant songs.

Technicalities like details and clarity for the DT200 are average at the midfi region, and there are definitely more technically proficient sets at this price range. Imaging is very good but instrument separation may be congested occasionally due to the average soundstage width.

Timbre is very good for BA timbre, but not as good as some dedicated DD sets (eg BLON BL-03, KBEAR Diamond) in the timbre for acoustic instruments.


DT200 graph courtesy of KopiOKaya of Audioreviews
Upper mids are actually pretty smooth and non fatiguing in contrast to the graphs.


Bass:
Bass quantity on the DT200 is just slightly north of neutral, with more midbass predominance and a roll off at subbass. The midbass has good punch and it is very accurate and well textured with no midbass bleed. Those who like typical BA bass and speed will like it, but the lack of a DD type subbass decay/rumble may not be compatible with certain bass predominant music or bassheads.


Mids:
Mids on the DT200 are very well balanced and coherent, with a slight boost in the upper mids that is not fatiguing or harsh (in contrast to the graphs). Vocals especially female ones, have a bit of a lack of bite/edge definition, which may be a pro or con depending on the music you listen to. Note weight is on the leaner side.


Treble:
There's a roll off from lower treble all the way to upper treble, so this isn't an airy or treblehead set. As such it borders on being dark and hence the DT200's treble doesn't have a lot of detail compared to other multi BA type gear or brighter sets. The DT200's treble is very smooth with no sibilance, and hence it is suited for long listening sessions.


Comparisons:
I decided to compare the DT200 against other all BA setups so as to compare apples to oranges, as IEMs with other transducers eg DD bass, may have different strengths and weaknesses.

Relative sizes from left to right in order (Audiosense DT200, Audiosense T800, Hisenior B5+, Westone W30):








1) Audiosense T800 (8 knowles BA; $298 USD)
The T800 is the current flagship jewel in the Audiosense crown, and it has 6 more BAs per side, but costs double the price of the DT200. The T800 is U shaped with an atypical BA bass that sounds like a DD bass in terms of decay and rumble due to its vented subwoofer design. As such it has more subbass quantity/extension than the DT200.

The DT200 is more comfortable than the T800 for long usages due to its smaller sized shell.

The T800 is better in technicalities (imaging, instrument separation, clarity, details and soundstage). Timbre and isolation is about on par.

The T800 is much brighter and may be fatiguing for long sessions due to the hyperdetail and boosted upper frequencies, whereas the DT200 is extremely non fatiguing and suited for long listening sessions.


2. Hisenior B5+ (5 knowles BA, $80 USD)
The Hisenior B5+ is half the price of the DT200, and it is a midcentric (N shaped) set with more marked subbass and higher treble roll off than the DT200.

The DT200 has better fit and comfort than the B5+. Timbre and isolation is better on the DT200. Bass is tighter, better textured and more accurate on the DT200. Technicalities and soundstage are better on the DT200.

The usual adage of tuning being of more importance than driver count applies here, with the 2 BA DT200 outperforming the 5 BA Hisenior B5+, though the latter is half the price. I wouldn't say the DT200 has double the sound quality compared to the B5+, but in this hobby, diminishing returns would be present the higher you go up. Nevertheless, the DT200 is on another league and is the more refined IEM for sure.


3. Westone W30 (3 BA, $400 USD)
The Westone W30 is a warm neutralish set, with slightly better treble extension than the DT200. They both have a midbass hump with rolled off subbass typical of BA type bass.

Both the DT200 and W30 are very well fitting, but the DT200 is slightly better in comfort for me. Isolation is about on par. Timbre is much better on the DT200.

Technicalities and soundstage are just a tinge better on the W30. The W30's bass is more flabby and less accurate than the DT200, and the W30 is more fatiguing in the upper mids/treble than the DT200.

Hence, there's much better value to be had in the DT200 for sure, I would consider them sidegrades with the DT200 being less than half the price.


Conclusion:
The price bracket the DT200 has released into has quite serious competition. The DT200 isn't a treblehead, basshead, analytical or "fun" sounding set and won't "wow" the listener on first impressions, but the DT200's sound signature is the kind that grows on you, and is a very "audiophile" like tuning. I would recommend the DT200 to those seeking a non fatiguing listen for long sessions with a warm-neutralish coherent and balanced tonality.

I think Audiosense did a good job with the tuning considering the DT200 just contains 2 BAs, so certain technical aspects were kind of limited by this, but as oft repeated, driver count is not as important as tuning.

In view of the excellent isolation, it may also possibly be an entry level stage/studio monitor for audio work, though the technicalities such as soundstage and details aren't classleading. However, it is very easy to find technically proficient CHIFI at the budget/midfi level, but much harder to find something with a well tuned organic and coherent tonality, such as in the DT200.

As always, enjoy the music and thanks for reading! Hope everyone and your loved ones stay safe during this coronavirus pandemic!

EDIT 2021-07-11: demoted the rating from 4.5/5 to 4/5 due to the GS Audio GD3A.

Disclaimer: I received this for free by Audiosense official store on AliExpress. Thank you very much

Price: 149 USD

Specifications:

Driver Type/Count:2 precision BA drivers

Driver Configuration: one high BA, one middle and low BA

Frequency Response: 20Hz - 22 KHz

Impedance: 14 ohms

SPL: 99 +/- 3dB

Sound Isolation (up to): 30 dB

Cable length: 125 cm

Cable type: Detachable


Accessories:
S/M/L foam tips
S/M/L narrow bore silicone tips
Brushing tool
Pelican like hard case
8 core OFC cable


Cable: The cable is above average, with an L-shaped plug and high quality mmcx plugs with color for L/R identification (why don’t more do that…), the plugs are made out of plastic though. Although it has 8 cores, it is much thinner than average and even thinner than my own 4 core cable (cable 173).

The plastic “tube” for the ear hooks is very noticeable though and you can clearly feel and see the plastic covering it. Also have a working chin slider that is quite good and have “tracks” so you get a better grip on it.

Single ended cables are more suited for the DT200 since balanced usually have a higher output impedance so there is an extremely low amount of hissing with balanced and none with single ended. (at least on my Fiio M11).


Build: Made out of resin for most of the body, metal nozzle, metal dust filter and carbon fiber faceplate. The DT200 has the same resin quality as the Audiosense T800, which puts it in at the number one spot for resin made iems in my collection.

The DT200 does however have a nozzle made out of metal and with a lip, along with a dust filter made out of metal ( The T800 doesn’t have any dust filters at all, of course you can still easily add one yourself) so that does make it a bit better than the T800.


Fit: Best fitting iem for me, the custom like shape makes it fit and stay in place without needing to adjust it. (used it while biking, didn’t have to adjust it once) Has the exact same shape as the T800 but it is smaller so it fits me better, although if the T800 is the perfect size for you then the DT200 should have a worse fit.

Comfort: While it the fit is perfect for me; I don’t really like that it doesn’t have any vents at all. So, pressure builds up much faster and more than some other iems that have vents (the perfect fit also helps pressure build up faster because you get a much better seal). Other than that, the comfort is top tier but not the best like the fit was.

Isolation: the best isolation in an iem I have ever tried, Although the T800 does have better isolation but since It is too big for me the isolation takes a hit. Having no vents certainly helps the isolation.



Setup: Fiio M11, Cable 173, acoustune AET08 Large

Lows: If you are a basshead then you won’t like the bass at all, arguably even non-bassheads will dislike the bass quality (sub-bass for non-bassheads). Overall, it is mid-bass that is more focused rather than sub-bass, which is fortunate because the sub-bass is just lacking in many areas.

Quite the BA typical bass (Tight and fast without the “punch” feeling) and with a small boost that makes it a bit less analytical but more to my own preferred neutrality signature which I call “true neutral” (sub and mid-bass is just a bit boosted over true neutral).

Mid-bass: The mid-bass fast and tight, making it sound very clean and no bleed into the lower mids. While it doesn’t feel like a DD bass and therefore not a natural bass, it is however just barely acceptable for this price point.

Sub-bass: The sub-bass is quite disappointing for me and I do not consider myself a basshead. While the quantity is fine for me, the quality leaves much to be desired even though it is actually the tight and fast kind which is my preferred kind of bass.

There is no rumble at all and very little air if any at all with this and the “punch” isn’t as satisfying as even lower priced DD iems. The lack of rumbling and air makes the sub-bass sound unnatural, fortunately the quantity is there otherwise it would have been a laughing stock.

Mids: Balancing between male and female vocals is excellent. Actually, the best balancing of all my iems.

Female-vocals: female vocals sound heavenly, and detailed without being anywhere near sibilance. Female vocals only suffer from a bit of lack of air in the sound which does make it a bit less natural.

Male-vocals: while quantity wise the male and female vocals sounds on par with each other, the male vocals is not quite on the same level quality wise as the female vocals.

Highs: the treble´s naturality is on a very high level, only loses out to the Blon Bl-03. Which puts the DT200´s treble naturality at second place. It is however the lack of air and also its average details that makes the treble lose a few points and therefore not the best.

Soundstage: Since the DT200 only has 2 BA drivers, I believe that is the reason why the soundstage is just kind of average

Tonality: I would describe the DT200 as a true neutral + small bass boosted iem. The overall sound signature is a very natural one and the Timbre is extremely good. The only iems with better timbre are single DD´s such as the Blon BL-03 and the Final Audio E5000 (not all single DD´s have better timbre though, such as the Dunu DM-480 and the TFZ No.3 for example)

Details: Not the most detailed set out there but not bad either, so it is average. Since the sound signature isn’t that bright and I would say it is true neutral signature with a little bit bass boost, the average details are understandable (at least when compared to other brighter iems).

Instrument Separation: Good separation but it is bottlenecked (dragged down) by the average soundstage.

Songs that highlight the IEM: , ,

Good genres: the DT200 is a very versatile set but slower acoustics sounds amazing.

Bad genres: EDM… well any genre with an emphasis on Sub-bass.



Comparisons:

Blon Bl-03: They have very similar sound signature except in the bass. The bass on the 03 have more quantity and arguably better quality (rumbles more and have more natural impact but also much slower and looser making it sound very boomy). This affects the lower mids in the 03, making it not as clear as the DT200.

Mids is the very close to each other with the DT200 having improved quality and a bit better male/female balancing. Treble on the 03 have just a bit more quantity, making it artificially clearer, but the DT200 is just cleaner overall.

Technicalities are better on the DT200 but not by much. The 03 is a bit brighter and much bassier, while the DT200 is more neutral in comparison. DT200 is for people that thought that 03 has too much bass quantity and/or want a bit of a reduction in treble quantity. 03 is for the ones that want bass while still having a very even mid/treble. DT200 is a bit more versatile in what genres/songs it can play because it doesn’t have a boomy bass which is making some genres/songs sound muddy on the 03.

LZ A6(pink filter): The A6 has a much more Treble focused signature and has a much better bass due to its DD driver. Bass quantity is pretty similar in mid-bass, Sub-bass is a bit more boosted on the A6. Bass Quality is much better on the A6, since it moves a lot of air and you can feel the impact so it makes it a much more natural bass.

Mids have a more female focus to it, so the DT200 have a better male/female balancing. But quality is also better in the mids too, except maybe male vocals that are more equal. Treble is where the A6 completely stomps the DT200 in quality and quantity (although this does make it MUCH more prone to sibilance).

The A6 have a lot of air in its sound, so much that it actually makes it a bit more unnatural than the DT200. Technicalities are much better on the A6, extremely big soundstage, hyper detailed and a much higher resolution. A6 is for treble-heads and not for people that is treble-sensitive as there Is big risk for sibilance. DT200 is a much more relaxed sound signature.

Tin Hifi P1(micropore mod): The P1 have a brighter signature than the DT200. Treble quantity is more (not as much as the A6) and also quality is better (also not as good as the A6). Mids are much more female focused and balancing between male/female is quite bad, but the P1 has the best mids quality in my collection.

Bass….is actually worse than the DT200 because it has no bass quantity at all (even with micropore mod it is laughably low), quality is the same, tight and fast. Technicalities are even with the A6 meaning it is much better than the DT200.

Although when used with a desktop amp the bass does come to life a bit more, but it is still very low. Honestly, I can’t recommend the P1 to anyone except for those that are using it at home with a desktop amp, as it simply needs to much power to be used with a mobile/dap. (the fit is also horrible on the P1…)

Hisenior T2: The DT200 is just completely destroying the DT200 in every aspect. Quality is much better on the DT200 on everything, Mid quantity is the only thing the T2 does better and even then, the quality is simply no match for the DT200. If you can afford the DT200 don’t even look at the T2, if 100 usd is max for you then the T2 will probably be one of the best you could get.

Shozy Form 1.1: The 1.1 have a brighter and a more bassier signature (similar to the blon BL-03). The bass on the 1.1 is similarly tight and fast (a bit slower on the 1.1) but it has a much more impact and punch to it, bass quality is leagues better on the 1.1.

Balancing between male/female vocals on the 1.1 is not as good as the DT200, male quantity is lower on the 1.1. Mid quality is better on the DT200. Treble is brighter, but it is specifically around 5khz that can make some genres/songs sibilant. Overall resolution on the DT200 is better and technicalities are similar, except timbre that is actually more natural on the DT200.

If you want a more “fun” tuning with excellent bass the 1.1 is for you, but if you want a more natural sound the DT200 is better.

Final Audio E4000: E4000 has a warmer sound but also thinner sounding with worse resolution overall. Bass is looser and slower, but it has impact and a good punch, also more quantity to it. Mids is warmer due to the bass, so male vocals sound just a bit fuller than DT200 and female vocals is duller due to the warmness. Treble quantity and quality are a step below the DT200.

Technicalities is slightly better on the DT200 due it being brighter and having a clearer bass. If you prioritize a lot bass then E4000 is better, but otherwise I take the DT200 over the E4000. E4000 is also harder to drive.

Audiosense T800: The T800 is the bass and treble monster. It has a much more U-shaped sound to it. Technicalities are much better than the DT200. Bass on the T800 sounds very similar to an DD driver, it does have a much more boosted bass overall though especially the sub-bass. It has a much more impact and punch to it but is also slower and looser.

Mids are not recessed on the T800 but when compared to the DT200, the DT200 does have a more forward mid (likely because the T800 have more bass and treble quantity). Mid quality is better on the T800, because of the hyper detail.

Treble quantity is more boosted and this does increase detail quite a lot but it also makes it more prone to sibilance (and to me the T800 is extremely sibilant unfortunately). Timbre is better on the DT200, because it sounds more natural overall. (except the bass…but the boosted bass in the T800 does make it a bit unnatural.)

The T800 is more suited if you like a more U-shaped iem with hyper detail while also having a monster bass. DT200 is better if you want a more relaxed and warmer sound, L-shaped. (I personally prefer the DT200 over the T800)

Audiosense T800(Stock + green filter): The modded version of the T800, while still U-shaped it is that on a lower degree than stock version. In comparison to the DT200 this does make it have more treble quantity and bass quantity (treble and bass quality is better on the T800).

But the DT200 has better timbre and while being worse in other technicalities such as soundstage, separation and details, the mids is more forward on the DT200, better male/female balancing and just a slightly worse in quality.

DT200 is preferred for acoustic songs, vocal centric or if timbre is a high priority and also for better versatility. T800 is better if you want monster bass quantity (not too tight or too loose and a bit slower than average BA drivers, quality is also very high) or if technicalities is a high priority.

Thieaudio Voyager 3: Bass quantity is a bit more on the DT200 versus the Voyager 3 on stock switch configuration, but the Voyager 3 has a tiny bit faster and tighter bass while sounding a bit more natural (still not up to DD standards but better than DT200, but veeery small difference).

I believe both of them have the same mid quantity, but since the Voyager 3 has more treble quantity you will perceive the mids as more recessed in comparison. Voyager 3 has more treble quantity and can sound sharp at times.

Technicalities such as soundstage and instrument separation are just a bit better on the Voyager 3 and detail might be on the same level (but you will perceive more details in the Voyager 3 since it has more treble quantity). Timbre is definitely better on the DT200. There is more hissing in the Voyager 3 and it is much more sensitive (about 10 steps in volume to get them to the same loudness level). Build quality and packaging is better on the DT200 (except the cable, that is better on the Voyager 3).

DT200 is an overall more versatile iem that suits more genres than the more “Fun” Voyager 3 that is more of a U-shaped sound rather than the L-shape In the DT200


Conclusion: In conclusion the DT200 is an excellent iem that shows that driver count isn’t the deciding factor in sound quality (Looking at you, Voyager 3). With one of the best packaging in the price range (better than some in the higher price range too, for example the LZ A6) and with a relaxed sound that is excellent for longer listening sessions, L-shaped with that extra bass that helps it not sound dull and with the Timbre it is a versatility king in this price range ( although the LZ A6 is more versatile, but that is a higher price range).

You will like this if naturality, warm or versatility is appealing to you and you will dislike it if bass quality or high treble quantity is important. Thanks for reading.

Cable source: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/resistance-of-cables-pics-comments-and-links.907998/