Introduction
Since the release of the popular Kannas Pro in 2017, Moondrop has become one of the fastest-growing “Chi-Fi” IEMs makers. Although I am quite late to the release of the Starfield’s, I am glad I still decided to purchase them, because wow, these are worth the purchase.

Sound
The Starfields are tuned to a “Harman curve”, or “Harman target”. Compared to a “flat” tuning, this particular tuning has more elevation in the bass range and treble. As a result, this gives Starfield’s representation a really enjoyable, and very dynamic listening experience.

Starfield does not excel at bass response. Nevertheless, the bass response remains very smooth. It is neither aggressive nor energetic, nor the opposite; it finds itself in a decent spot. The bass line in Mac Miller’s “Circles” is so gentle, and doesn’t slam it in your face, which I am grateful for, as the overall song has a very slow tempo. The kick in Frank Ocean's "Lost" lacks grunt, it's more like a hollow thump without the density a kick should have. Furthermore, it seems that the bass isn't pushing the track along at the same pace as the rest of it. This is evident in "The Pretender" by Foo Fighters, as even though the guitars and singing were fast and came with great attack, the kick and toms did not have the same level of performance. I don't feel like the bass is jumpy and energetic like it could be, and it just leaves me wanting more.

The midrange is where the Starfields shine. It is the best aspect of the IEM’s. The mid-range is exceptionally well-tuned, because it's kept clean and leaves a lot of room for the lower and upper-midrange, allowing vocals to be brought to life. Fleetwood Mac’s “Never Going Back Again” had beautiful vocals that were so well defined. In the same manner that vocals are well defined, instruments are also very well defined, especially guitars. String plucks in Sting's "Shape of my heart" were executed flawlessly to complement his vocals without pushing them back. While the midrange takes a back seat, it is by no means bad at all, in fact, it allows the vocals and instruments to sound delicate and natural, resulting in a experience of music that I have never heard before, leaving me completely mesmerised.

The Starfields treble has been rolled off, which reduces fatigue. With my experience, Sia’s “Chandelier (piano version)” was an absolute joy to listen to, finally. The aggression and energy the Starfields deliver is exactly the way she intended to deliver her vocals, yet they weren’t piercing in the slightest. Additionally due to the treble reproduction, as it is decently precise and detailed, I am noticing new elements in the song I never heard before, such as the natural sounds of chord changes in Dire Straits “The Man’s Too Strong”, they are subtle but so effective into the overall presentation of the song.

The soundstage of the Starfields is excellent. There is a lot of height and depth presence which makes the Starfield’s very immersive. An example of this is each instrument has its own space, allowing them to feel as the mastered track it is, making it clear that each instrument is in different places. Listening to Cymande’s “Dove” the güiro is very faint and very distant from the centre of the action, whilst still being present enough to be heard, resulting in an increase of depth to the music.

Regardless of how busy the song is, I have found the separation of the Starfield’s to be very good. Listening to “Take Five” By Dave Brubeck's String Quartet, which is a relatively busy song, every instrument was easily recognisable and had its stage to perform, there was no competition in each instrument, it all works together, in really good harmony, without any instrument being more profound than the other.

Overall, the Starfields represent a very enjoyable sound. Although the bass doesn’t always give the grunt needed to feel the song, the mid-range and treble is controlled, delicate and represented so well, therefore making songs sound so natural, which is an absolute joy to listen to.

Fit and Comfort
The starfields, although being heavier than expected, still fit in my ears very well. I do use the smallest tips, and it has taken some time to adjust. Sometimes I do need to push them back in as they slightly slip out of the ears, even with the smallest ear tips, mainly because they are a weighty pair of IEM’s, luckily, this isn't all of the time.

The Starfield are a very comfortable pair of IEM’s. I can sit through long listening sessions without the need to have a break. I feel people with bigger ear canals will find them even more comfortable than I do, even though I find them very comfortable myself. I wouldn't use them for commuting because they don’t fully isolate.

Build Quality
The Starfield have excellent build quality. They are metal and have a finish that is unlike any other IEM’s I have seen, sadly, the finish is prone to peeling off. They feel heavy and the machining is excellent, which is conducive to a very unique aesthetic. What I find most mesmerising about the finish is depending on the angle, the paint will shift from blue to purple. It’s a work of art.

Tits and Tats
The Starfield’s include a clamshell carrying case, which is a decent size for the IEM’s themselves. It’s a nice case, could be a little bigger for the cable, but it is still a decent case nonetheless. They also include 6 pairs of ear tips that include Small, Medium and Large, spare dust filters and a tweezer (amazing) that helps you install the dust filters.

The cable is all right. It is nothing amazing, it fits with the theme, okay, but it is nothing of amazing quality. I would recommend upgrading the cable, to a better two-pin, when possible. I have heard the Moondrop “Autumn Moon” is a fantastic choice, albeit being £78.

Conclusion
Always wanted a pair of IEM’s that is a different adventure every time you use them? Yeah, the Starfield’s are one of those IEM’s. From the unique design to the very delicate and natural sound, it’s a listening experience, I simply can’t recommend enough.

Introduction
It is easy to say that the Tin Hi-Fi T2 is the IEM that made the company more recognisable and chosen as a choice to a load of people who are looking for a budget pair of IEM’s due to the sound they produce for the price point, costing £45.99, and with potential sales, making them even cheaper.

To understand better. An IEM is an in-ear monitor. It sits further into your ear canal than normal earphones. It is what you see when singers are on stage, or when they are making music. Their primary goal is to be focused more on sound quality than convenience.

Sound
The T2s are tuned to deliver “neutral” or “flat” sound signature. Therefore, they deliver a pleasurable and relaxing listening experience, which can be greatly appreciated at times.

With the T2s, if you are wanting powerful bass from these IEM’s, change your expectations immediately. This is not to say there isn’t bass, it just isn’t in your face. The T2s do however have a really good punch, but it does roll off quite early. Listening to Britney Stoney’s "O.D", the bass is just so punchy, whilst still giving off that very relaxed tempo. This results in an enjoyable listening experience. The T2s bass can still attack when it needs to. “Wolves” by Kanye West really shows how aggressive the bass can be, it really is the cherry on top in harmony with the hums or the “Oooo we ooo wee oooo’s”.

The mids, or where most of the magic happens, are well represented on the T2s. The strums of the acoustic guitar on Oasis’s “Half the World Away” was really brought to life. In addition, the vocals were so nicely profound, without shadowing both of the guitars, and may I also mention that both of the guitars were not in a competition to see which one stood out better, they were both in cooperation, raising that bar of depth.

The T2s treble representation can be too bright at times, even becoming too fatiguing for me during longer listening sessions. In fact, due to how piercing Sia’s vocals are in “Chandelier (piano version)”, I am having to turn down the volume, which can sometimes be a problem for me because at lower volumes, in busier songs, it makes the vocals sound really pushed back. However, I do have to say, there is really good treble detail, for sub £100. Phil Collins “I Cannot Believe it’s True”, makes the cowbells sparkle and give the Hi-hat’s excellent tonality.

I am also impressed with the soundstage on the T2s. There is a very good amount of depth. Listening to Norman Greenbaum’s “Spirit In The Sky”, the fuzzy faint guitar is not so direct and is nicely distant, whilst the drums are more direct. This is also the same for the harmonious vocals, they are also distant, it really ties up and adds a whole level of depth, I never would have expected a pair of IEM’s to have at this price.

In busier songs, the T2s can struggle to execute really good separation. With all the instruments being used in Daniel Powter’s “Bad Day”, it seems to start to lose its control. The drums get lost with the piano, and I struggle to hear what parts of the drums are being hit in the chorus. This also takes a toll on the vocals, as aforementioned, his vocals are getting pushed back. In songs that are less busier, there is better separation and vocals stand out more, for example, Everything but the girl’s “Downtown Train”. The piano has clear separation from the vocals, and it sounds a lot more spacious. What needs to be taken into account is, not all of the time, less busy songs are going to be played.

Overall, the T2s sound is really enjoyable, but for me, they are a lot better in less busy songs, but in these songs, they shine ridiculously well. It might take a while for people to really appreciate the sound quality of these IEM’s but when they do, I believe they will be amazed at how capable they are for the price point.

Fit and Comfort
For me, I have struggled with the fit. I keep on thinking that they are not in properly because they don’t create a proper seal in my ears. Subsequently, I keep on pushing them in, even though they are far as they can go. I have tried different tips, but the only tips that do fit are the smallest ones. They, however, do come with a good assortment of different sized tips, including a set of blue foam tips.

When I am heavily distracted by the music and don’t push them in most of the time, the T2s are a comfortable pair of IEM’s, I have been able to sit through long sessions without needing to take them out. You do have the option to either wear them with the cable hanging down or up and over the ear. I found them to be better secured with the cable over the ear.

Build Quality
Tanks. They are built like Tanks. They have exceptionally good build quality. They are metal, all the way through, and are machined really well that is conducive to a very nice simplistic aesthetic. They don’t really stand out, they are very subtle. I can’t really see the T2s breaking or taking damage easily, the only possible damage would be cosmetic, and that would be potential scratches from the contact of each IEM.

Tits and Tats
The T2s include, I want to say a carrying case, that is relatively large, and a detachable MMCX connector cable, that is nicely braided and relatively long. I don’t hear any cable rub which is a nice addition, and there is a plastic ring on the cable that can make the length of the cable split longer, which is useful.

Conclusion
The T2s are an excellent choice and should be considered for people that want to make an entry into the IEM world. They are a very capable performer and have a sound signature that really isn't found in many earphones let alone IEM’s at this price point, but people shouldn’t consider this the last IEM pair they need to buy, as it contains issues such as how challenging it is to make a better separation in busier tracks, but they are still a pair of IEM’s that should be considered hugely.