Reviews by rishminder
I got my hands on these during a meetup thanks to Pulkit Chugh (he is the one who pushed me down the audiophile rabbit hole).
What follows are my initial impressions rather than a comprehensive review. I had hoped to spend more time with this pair, but unfortunately, I haven't been able to manage that. Without further delay, here are my initial impressions:
I paired these earphones with the IFI GO Bar and Fiio KA5 and used Apple Music on my S22 Ultra as the source.
Upon listening, I found these IEMs to be well-suited to my personal preferences. Right away, I noticed that they delivered the sound I had been anticipating from the Blessing 2. The bass response and overall sound signature appealed to me, and I was pleasantly surprised by the comfort despite the presence of multiple drivers in each earpiece. Had I come across these before investing heavily in the UM MEST MK2, I would likely have chosen these instead. As the title of my review suggests, I'm puzzled as to why these earphones aren't receiving more recognition.
What follows are my initial impressions rather than a comprehensive review. I had hoped to spend more time with this pair, but unfortunately, I haven't been able to manage that. Without further delay, here are my initial impressions:
I paired these earphones with the IFI GO Bar and Fiio KA5 and used Apple Music on my S22 Ultra as the source.
Upon listening, I found these IEMs to be well-suited to my personal preferences. Right away, I noticed that they delivered the sound I had been anticipating from the Blessing 2. The bass response and overall sound signature appealed to me, and I was pleasantly surprised by the comfort despite the presence of multiple drivers in each earpiece. Had I come across these before investing heavily in the UM MEST MK2, I would likely have chosen these instead. As the title of my review suggests, I'm puzzled as to why these earphones aren't receiving more recognition.
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Look and Feel
Both of these DAC/AMPs are built robustly of metal and feel good in the hand. However, I do find them to be a bit too heavy. They are made of metal, so they could be used for self-defense if need be. The TP20 Pro is a bit larger in size and surprisingly has two more buttons than the TP30 Pro. The TP30 Pro has buttons for increasing and decreasing volume, while the TP20 Pro also adds a play/pause button and a High/Low gain selector switch. Due to the extra hardware, the TP20 Pro weighs a few grams more than the TP30 Pro.
Listening Experience
I drove both DAC/AMPs with Apple Music running on my Samsung S22 Ultra. I used the Truthear Hexa, Meze Advar, and Fiio FH7 IEMs. I found that the IEMs sounded more fun to listen to when paired with the TP20 Pro. This is because the TP20 Pro delivers a more bass-heavy output. However, the TP30 Pro is no slouch either. It is more neutral in its sound signature, and someone who prefers that type of sound would likely prefer it over the TP20 Pro. Both DAC/AMPs packed enough power to drive the IEMs to levels that could be painful to the ears if listened to for too long. In other words, they have enough power to drive almost any IEM.
Final Words
These are attractively priced DAC/AMPs that sound good. Based on your listening preferences, you can choose either one and you won't go wrong. However, in my subjective opinion, the lower-priced TP20 Pro is the better choice. This is because it suits my preference for a bass-heavy sound signature, and it also has a few more hardware buttons than the TP30 Pro.
Both of these DAC/AMPs are built robustly of metal and feel good in the hand. However, I do find them to be a bit too heavy. They are made of metal, so they could be used for self-defense if need be. The TP20 Pro is a bit larger in size and surprisingly has two more buttons than the TP30 Pro. The TP30 Pro has buttons for increasing and decreasing volume, while the TP20 Pro also adds a play/pause button and a High/Low gain selector switch. Due to the extra hardware, the TP20 Pro weighs a few grams more than the TP30 Pro.
Listening Experience
I drove both DAC/AMPs with Apple Music running on my Samsung S22 Ultra. I used the Truthear Hexa, Meze Advar, and Fiio FH7 IEMs. I found that the IEMs sounded more fun to listen to when paired with the TP20 Pro. This is because the TP20 Pro delivers a more bass-heavy output. However, the TP30 Pro is no slouch either. It is more neutral in its sound signature, and someone who prefers that type of sound would likely prefer it over the TP20 Pro. Both DAC/AMPs packed enough power to drive the IEMs to levels that could be painful to the ears if listened to for too long. In other words, they have enough power to drive almost any IEM.
Final Words
These are attractively priced DAC/AMPs that sound good. Based on your listening preferences, you can choose either one and you won't go wrong. However, in my subjective opinion, the lower-priced TP20 Pro is the better choice. This is because it suits my preference for a bass-heavy sound signature, and it also has a few more hardware buttons than the TP30 Pro.
