Reviews by Samin Zaman
Introduction :
T-Force Yuan Li.Company's newly launched IEM price at $119.Which is very very competitive price segment.There is Moondrop Aria,Fiio FH3,TRI Starsea.And they got some really good reviews from the reviewers and users.Now let's see how is it.
Unboxing And Accosories :
Yuan Li comes in a beautiful looking box.In front of box there is something written in chinese and some artworks.Which is looks great.On the back there is specifications of the IEM.Unde the cover box there is black box branded by T-Force.Inside the box there is some paperworks,IEM, carrying case,3 pairs of Eartips called Balanced Eartips,Bass enhanced Eartips and foam tips,and a 3.5mm cable.The packaging and unboxing experience is really nice.I've to admit T-Force has done a really good job.
Now Let's talk about the accosories that comes in the box.At 1st let's talk about the cable.I can't wait tell about this.It's 3.5mm 2 core occ cable with 2 pin connector.The cable is really really good for the price.Doesn’t tangle.And overall I just love it.
It comes with a black big carrying case.Which is made by fake lather but feels good on hand.And it's practical too.IEM fits in the case easily.But it is little bit bigger that can't keep in pant pocket.Otherthan that nothing to complain.
And the Eartips are nice also as a stock tips.I've used the Bass tips.That has good fit and isolation.
And the IEM itself looks gorgeous.Shiny smooth metal construction.Feels premium on hand.But it smashes fingerprint.
4.5 Out Of 5
Specs :
*10mm Dynamic Driver with DLC Diaphragm.
*Aluminium Monitor Shell
*Standard 2-pin 0.78mm connectors.
*Impedance: 32Ω.
*Sensitivity: 103.5dB.
*Frequency Response Range: *20Hz-20kHz.
*THD+N: 0.2%.
BETTER AMP YOU HAVE BETTER IT WILL SOUND.(amping requires)
My Sound Source :
*iBasso DX160 (2020)
*Phone
*Tidal And My Offline Music Library (Flac)
*UAPP
Fit And Comfort :
Yuan Li is metal bodied IEM.But the fit was good in my ears.And Isolation is aslo good enough.Good for long term listening.
4.4 Out Of 5
Bass :
Yuan Li produce a very smooth enjoyable bass response.It's more Sub-Bass focused than the Mid-Bass.Sub-Bass response is gorgeous.The Sub-Bass is energetic,fast,tight and attacky but smooth.It has really good clarity and dynamics too.It has good body and attack.The Mid-Bass is also very enjoyable.It has good thump and details.Micro details are noticeable with good texture.Mid-bass is deep enough to give you a goosebump.The separation between Mid-Bass and Sub-Bass is nice.Male-female vocals in lower mid range produces nicely.Drum,Bass-Guitar,Piano, Violin everything sounds just incredibly well.Pop,Edm,Rap,Metal,Heavy Metal songs are really really fun to listen.Bass-Guitar,Drums slam hits really harder that will force you give a attention to the song.I don't know how to say but the bass response is smooth but it has really good slam.And because of the smoothness the bass feels attacky but relaxing you know.But if the bass was little bit more tighter and faster that would be really magical.Overall it has a smooth but energetic Bass response.Which is really really relaxing and enjoyable and I appreciate that.
4.2 Out Of 5
Mids :
Yuan Li has warm and clean presentation in the mids.Because of it has balanced tonality vocals will be in front of you.Mids is smooth and pronounced.Male and female vocals sounds very smooth and full of clarity.Male vocals has a good body and feels really relaxing to listen.Female vocals are well pronounced,energetic and non-fatiguing.And there is lots of emotion to the whole mid section.Which will help you to attach with the songs and discover the story behind it.Artworks of artists present fantastically.But it could be little bit more forward that i would highly appreciate.But maybe I'm nitpicking.Overall it has a emotional mids with good details.
4.4 Out Of 5
Soundstage And Imaging :
Yuan Li has wide soundstage.Wider than avarage.It's superb.Soundstage has good height and depth.Everthing feels in front.It's like a stage show.And the imaging was also good enough to feel from where the instrument comes.You can imagine you can feel that here is guitar here is the drum.But the separation could be little bit better.Overall it's deep and wide.Nothing to complain about.
4.4 Out Of 5
Treble :
Now Let's talk about the treble.From the beinging of the review I'm saying that everything is smooth and nothing different here.There is slide slide peak in the Treble section (don't worry that won't hurt you) which makes the Treble more more energetic.Treble well extended with smooth presentation.It has energy.It has details,texture.But non fatiguing.That's all I've to say.
4.5 Out 5
Comparison :
I'm not going do deep comparison but some basic facts.
Compared To Fiio FH3 :
Fiio FH3 has more bass quantity than the Yuan Li.But Yuan Li has smoother bass.Yuan Li has non fatiguing smooth treble where FH3 has peaks in the Treble section.Not ideal for them who are treble sensitive and long session.Yuan Li has smooth and emotional mids.Where FH3 is more crispy.The Soundstage of FH3 is narrow and shallow.Where Yuan Li has wide and deep soundstage.I prefer Yuan Li over FH3.But if you're a bass head than FH3 would be better for you.
Compared To TinHifi T5 :
TinHifi T5 is a highly V shaped tuned IEM.Lacks of texture and details in the mids section.And the bass quality isn't that good.But wide soundstage.Where Yuan Li has balanced tonality.Enjoyable bass, Detailed mids and deep soundstage.Yuan Li just destroyed T5 at least for me.
Compared To Aria :
Now this going to interesting.Everyone's favorite Aria.Which is $100 king.Price at $75 almost $40 less than the Yuan Li.Aria has V Shaped tuning.But it has good detail in the Bass section.Bass is enjoyable and fun to listen.Mids has clarity and soundstage is wide.And Yuan Li may have little bit better overall tonality but $40 more expensive.So, I'll Say it's tie.If you have less money pick Aria if you have some extra money invest to Yuan Li.None of them will disappoint you.
Conclusion :
T-Force Yuan Li launched in a very competitive price bracket but it's so good that it just made his own place.Simply it's won my heart.And I've no shame to say that,"It become my favorite IEM under $150".
Thanks For Reading
T-Force Yuan Li.Company's newly launched IEM price at $119.Which is very very competitive price segment.There is Moondrop Aria,Fiio FH3,TRI Starsea.And they got some really good reviews from the reviewers and users.Now let's see how is it.
Unboxing And Accosories :
Yuan Li comes in a beautiful looking box.In front of box there is something written in chinese and some artworks.Which is looks great.On the back there is specifications of the IEM.Unde the cover box there is black box branded by T-Force.Inside the box there is some paperworks,IEM, carrying case,3 pairs of Eartips called Balanced Eartips,Bass enhanced Eartips and foam tips,and a 3.5mm cable.The packaging and unboxing experience is really nice.I've to admit T-Force has done a really good job.
Now Let's talk about the accosories that comes in the box.At 1st let's talk about the cable.I can't wait tell about this.It's 3.5mm 2 core occ cable with 2 pin connector.The cable is really really good for the price.Doesn’t tangle.And overall I just love it.
It comes with a black big carrying case.Which is made by fake lather but feels good on hand.And it's practical too.IEM fits in the case easily.But it is little bit bigger that can't keep in pant pocket.Otherthan that nothing to complain.
And the Eartips are nice also as a stock tips.I've used the Bass tips.That has good fit and isolation.
And the IEM itself looks gorgeous.Shiny smooth metal construction.Feels premium on hand.But it smashes fingerprint.
4.5 Out Of 5
Specs :
*10mm Dynamic Driver with DLC Diaphragm.
*Aluminium Monitor Shell
*Standard 2-pin 0.78mm connectors.
*Impedance: 32Ω.
*Sensitivity: 103.5dB.
*Frequency Response Range: *20Hz-20kHz.
*THD+N: 0.2%.
BETTER AMP YOU HAVE BETTER IT WILL SOUND.(amping requires)
My Sound Source :
*iBasso DX160 (2020)
*Phone
*Tidal And My Offline Music Library (Flac)
*UAPP
Fit And Comfort :
Yuan Li is metal bodied IEM.But the fit was good in my ears.And Isolation is aslo good enough.Good for long term listening.
4.4 Out Of 5
Bass :
Yuan Li produce a very smooth enjoyable bass response.It's more Sub-Bass focused than the Mid-Bass.Sub-Bass response is gorgeous.The Sub-Bass is energetic,fast,tight and attacky but smooth.It has really good clarity and dynamics too.It has good body and attack.The Mid-Bass is also very enjoyable.It has good thump and details.Micro details are noticeable with good texture.Mid-bass is deep enough to give you a goosebump.The separation between Mid-Bass and Sub-Bass is nice.Male-female vocals in lower mid range produces nicely.Drum,Bass-Guitar,Piano, Violin everything sounds just incredibly well.Pop,Edm,Rap,Metal,Heavy Metal songs are really really fun to listen.Bass-Guitar,Drums slam hits really harder that will force you give a attention to the song.I don't know how to say but the bass response is smooth but it has really good slam.And because of the smoothness the bass feels attacky but relaxing you know.But if the bass was little bit more tighter and faster that would be really magical.Overall it has a smooth but energetic Bass response.Which is really really relaxing and enjoyable and I appreciate that.
4.2 Out Of 5
Mids :
Yuan Li has warm and clean presentation in the mids.Because of it has balanced tonality vocals will be in front of you.Mids is smooth and pronounced.Male and female vocals sounds very smooth and full of clarity.Male vocals has a good body and feels really relaxing to listen.Female vocals are well pronounced,energetic and non-fatiguing.And there is lots of emotion to the whole mid section.Which will help you to attach with the songs and discover the story behind it.Artworks of artists present fantastically.But it could be little bit more forward that i would highly appreciate.But maybe I'm nitpicking.Overall it has a emotional mids with good details.
4.4 Out Of 5
Soundstage And Imaging :
Yuan Li has wide soundstage.Wider than avarage.It's superb.Soundstage has good height and depth.Everthing feels in front.It's like a stage show.And the imaging was also good enough to feel from where the instrument comes.You can imagine you can feel that here is guitar here is the drum.But the separation could be little bit better.Overall it's deep and wide.Nothing to complain about.
4.4 Out Of 5
Treble :
Now Let's talk about the treble.From the beinging of the review I'm saying that everything is smooth and nothing different here.There is slide slide peak in the Treble section (don't worry that won't hurt you) which makes the Treble more more energetic.Treble well extended with smooth presentation.It has energy.It has details,texture.But non fatiguing.That's all I've to say.
4.5 Out 5
Comparison :
I'm not going do deep comparison but some basic facts.
Compared To Fiio FH3 :
Fiio FH3 has more bass quantity than the Yuan Li.But Yuan Li has smoother bass.Yuan Li has non fatiguing smooth treble where FH3 has peaks in the Treble section.Not ideal for them who are treble sensitive and long session.Yuan Li has smooth and emotional mids.Where FH3 is more crispy.The Soundstage of FH3 is narrow and shallow.Where Yuan Li has wide and deep soundstage.I prefer Yuan Li over FH3.But if you're a bass head than FH3 would be better for you.
Compared To TinHifi T5 :
TinHifi T5 is a highly V shaped tuned IEM.Lacks of texture and details in the mids section.And the bass quality isn't that good.But wide soundstage.Where Yuan Li has balanced tonality.Enjoyable bass, Detailed mids and deep soundstage.Yuan Li just destroyed T5 at least for me.
Compared To Aria :
Now this going to interesting.Everyone's favorite Aria.Which is $100 king.Price at $75 almost $40 less than the Yuan Li.Aria has V Shaped tuning.But it has good detail in the Bass section.Bass is enjoyable and fun to listen.Mids has clarity and soundstage is wide.And Yuan Li may have little bit better overall tonality but $40 more expensive.So, I'll Say it's tie.If you have less money pick Aria if you have some extra money invest to Yuan Li.None of them will disappoint you.
Conclusion :
T-Force Yuan Li launched in a very competitive price bracket but it's so good that it just made his own place.Simply it's won my heart.And I've no shame to say that,"It become my favorite IEM under $150".
Thanks For Reading
Nealz
Great review bro, keep it up! Great shots of the Yuan Li!
Samin Zaman
Thanks a lot bro.Really means a lot to me
asifur
Nice pictures
Introduction :
Thieaudio already has their own reputation in IEM market.Their Thieaudio Monarch and Legacy 4 was really great for the price.Now they've launched Thieaudio Legacy 2 which is their entry level Beryllium Dynamic Driver IEM priced at $99.Where "Moondrop Aria" already called the best IEM under $100.Now Let's find out can it take the crown from Aria or not ?
Unboxing :
Legacy 2 comes in black box.Inside box you'll get the IEM itself,a 4 core 3.5mm 2pin Cable,2 sets of Eartips and a carrig case.
At first let's talk about the cable.1st of all I'll say this a very good cable for price at least.It's a 4 core 3.5mm 2 pin silver plated cable.I think this is the same cable from their "Legacy 4" which cost around$200.And it's a good thing.But it feels little bit softer than the Legacy 4 ones.But overall it's a pretty good cable nothing to complain.
Legacy 2 brings a dark neavy blue colored carrying case.Which is made by fake leather.But it's feels really premium in hand and practical too.The IEM fits easily inside it and makes easy to carrying the IEM.
There Are 2 Pairs Of Stock Eartips comes with box.Black and White.Byt there was no foam tips.They are decent.Pretty soft and comfortable.In my testing period I used the white one.But after market Eartips will be better for better sound though.
4.8 Out Of 5
Build And Degisin :
Thieaudio Legacy 2 comes with a very beautiful design.It's plastic made IEM glossy blue wave degisin.Which looks exilent.The shell is darker but I really love the transparency.If you look properly you can see the drivers inside it.And honestly it's look freaking good.but the nozzle is little small so could be issue for some people.But for me no complain here.
4.5 Out Of 5
Fit And Comfort :
The Fit Of The IEM Is Really Really Good.I've already mentioned that it's plastic build.Which is shining here.Because of the plastic build it's very light weight.The fit and isolation was really good.The IEM fits in ear properly and reduce the outside noise magically.For long session it is really nice.You can easily wear it for 3-4 hours.Nothing to complain about here.
4.8 Out Of 5
Specs :
*Sensitivity (1KHz): 108dB
*Frequency range: 20Hz-20KHz
*Impedance (1KHz): 32Ω
*Driver: Knowles 29689 + 10mm Beryllium
*Noise Isolation: 26dB
Pretty Easy To Drive.But with Better Amplification it scales up
Sound :
Now let's talk about the most awaited and obviously important part.The sound.So how is the sound ? I'll say,crispy sounding Mids and impactful Bass with smooth and energetic Treble.
My Sound Source :
*iBasso DX160
*Normal Phone Jack
*Tidal And My Offline Music Library (flac)
*Audio Player : UAPP
Bass :
At 1st Legacy 2 is a Bassy IEM.The quantity of bass is a lot.There is a lot of bass going on.The Sub-Bass is boosted than the Mid-Bass.The Sub-Bass is fast,attacky and little bit dynamic(Beryllium Driver of course).There is enough kick in Sub-Bass.Drums,Bass Guitar sounds slam well.But the bass isn't well controlled.Lacks of depth and texture.On the other hand
Mid-Bass feels little bit muddy.Mid bass lacks details and texture.And the separation bettween Mid-Bass and Sub-Bass wasn't good at all.In busy tracks like "I am hated" from "Slipnot" the instruments feels overlays to each other.Thieaudio focused on the quantity over the quality.Bass feels boomyier side.If the Bass Was little bit more deeper more textured and separated.It could be really enjoyable and fun.But it's not.Though it have a good impact.
3.5 Out Of 5
Mids :
The Mids Legacy 2 is Neutral.The mid is crispy and smooth.With no harshness,free of sibilance.It Sounds realistic.It's open and airy.Vocals feels more bodied more snappy with good texture and resulation.But there is lacks of emotions.Sounds of Piano and violin feels nice.Ear-pleasing Mids overall.
4 Out Of 5
Soundstage & Imagination :
Legacy 2 offers a wider Soundstage.Wider than average.But Soundstage wasn't too deep.Lacks of height.The imagination was good.You can feel from where the instruments comes.But the separation issue eat this advantage.The depth could be better.Overall Soundstage is good.
3.8 Out Of 5
Treble :
Maybe This The Best Part Of Legacy 2.Cause the Treble is really good,fun and energetic.Treble is smooth and energetic.Which makes a songs more enjoyable and impactful.There is no peak in the Treble section.So no fatigueing issue.Which is helpful for long periods of usage.But there is also lacks of texture and detail.
4 Out Of 5
Compared With Moondrop Aria :
I'm not going to deep in comparison.
Just basic facts.Aria costs $75 where legacy 2 is $99.But in term of sound,Aria doesn't offer high intensity Bass like legacy 2.Aria offers much better depth and separation in Bass.Which is more fun to listen.Both IEM have good mids.But Aria offers more details and texture.Piano,Violin,Acoustic guitar sounds better on Aria.But Aria feels slidely less width in the soundstage.However depth and height is better on Aria.Legacy 2 wider but flatter.In Treble section I've nothing to say.Both of the perform well enough.Nothing to complain here.
Conclusion :
Thieaudio Legacy 2 comes in a very competitive price range.But the isn't impressive though.There is Moondrop Aria cost less money with better sound quality.So it's hard to recommend Legacy 2 over Aria for me.If the separation and details was little bit better then could be something really good.But Again there is Aria.Which Is The $100 King.Soon I'll cover a review on Aria.
Thanks For Reading
Thieaudio already has their own reputation in IEM market.Their Thieaudio Monarch and Legacy 4 was really great for the price.Now they've launched Thieaudio Legacy 2 which is their entry level Beryllium Dynamic Driver IEM priced at $99.Where "Moondrop Aria" already called the best IEM under $100.Now Let's find out can it take the crown from Aria or not ?
Unboxing :
Legacy 2 comes in black box.Inside box you'll get the IEM itself,a 4 core 3.5mm 2pin Cable,2 sets of Eartips and a carrig case.
At first let's talk about the cable.1st of all I'll say this a very good cable for price at least.It's a 4 core 3.5mm 2 pin silver plated cable.I think this is the same cable from their "Legacy 4" which cost around$200.And it's a good thing.But it feels little bit softer than the Legacy 4 ones.But overall it's a pretty good cable nothing to complain.
Legacy 2 brings a dark neavy blue colored carrying case.Which is made by fake leather.But it's feels really premium in hand and practical too.The IEM fits easily inside it and makes easy to carrying the IEM.
There Are 2 Pairs Of Stock Eartips comes with box.Black and White.Byt there was no foam tips.They are decent.Pretty soft and comfortable.In my testing period I used the white one.But after market Eartips will be better for better sound though.
4.8 Out Of 5
Build And Degisin :
Thieaudio Legacy 2 comes with a very beautiful design.It's plastic made IEM glossy blue wave degisin.Which looks exilent.The shell is darker but I really love the transparency.If you look properly you can see the drivers inside it.And honestly it's look freaking good.but the nozzle is little small so could be issue for some people.But for me no complain here.
4.5 Out Of 5
Fit And Comfort :
The Fit Of The IEM Is Really Really Good.I've already mentioned that it's plastic build.Which is shining here.Because of the plastic build it's very light weight.The fit and isolation was really good.The IEM fits in ear properly and reduce the outside noise magically.For long session it is really nice.You can easily wear it for 3-4 hours.Nothing to complain about here.
4.8 Out Of 5
Specs :
*Sensitivity (1KHz): 108dB
*Frequency range: 20Hz-20KHz
*Impedance (1KHz): 32Ω
*Driver: Knowles 29689 + 10mm Beryllium
*Noise Isolation: 26dB
Pretty Easy To Drive.But with Better Amplification it scales up
Sound :
Now let's talk about the most awaited and obviously important part.The sound.So how is the sound ? I'll say,crispy sounding Mids and impactful Bass with smooth and energetic Treble.
My Sound Source :
*iBasso DX160
*Normal Phone Jack
*Tidal And My Offline Music Library (flac)
*Audio Player : UAPP
Bass :
At 1st Legacy 2 is a Bassy IEM.The quantity of bass is a lot.There is a lot of bass going on.The Sub-Bass is boosted than the Mid-Bass.The Sub-Bass is fast,attacky and little bit dynamic(Beryllium Driver of course).There is enough kick in Sub-Bass.Drums,Bass Guitar sounds slam well.But the bass isn't well controlled.Lacks of depth and texture.On the other hand
Mid-Bass feels little bit muddy.Mid bass lacks details and texture.And the separation bettween Mid-Bass and Sub-Bass wasn't good at all.In busy tracks like "I am hated" from "Slipnot" the instruments feels overlays to each other.Thieaudio focused on the quantity over the quality.Bass feels boomyier side.If the Bass Was little bit more deeper more textured and separated.It could be really enjoyable and fun.But it's not.Though it have a good impact.
3.5 Out Of 5
Mids :
The Mids Legacy 2 is Neutral.The mid is crispy and smooth.With no harshness,free of sibilance.It Sounds realistic.It's open and airy.Vocals feels more bodied more snappy with good texture and resulation.But there is lacks of emotions.Sounds of Piano and violin feels nice.Ear-pleasing Mids overall.
4 Out Of 5
Soundstage & Imagination :
Legacy 2 offers a wider Soundstage.Wider than average.But Soundstage wasn't too deep.Lacks of height.The imagination was good.You can feel from where the instruments comes.But the separation issue eat this advantage.The depth could be better.Overall Soundstage is good.
3.8 Out Of 5
Treble :
Maybe This The Best Part Of Legacy 2.Cause the Treble is really good,fun and energetic.Treble is smooth and energetic.Which makes a songs more enjoyable and impactful.There is no peak in the Treble section.So no fatigueing issue.Which is helpful for long periods of usage.But there is also lacks of texture and detail.
4 Out Of 5
Compared With Moondrop Aria :
I'm not going to deep in comparison.
Just basic facts.Aria costs $75 where legacy 2 is $99.But in term of sound,Aria doesn't offer high intensity Bass like legacy 2.Aria offers much better depth and separation in Bass.Which is more fun to listen.Both IEM have good mids.But Aria offers more details and texture.Piano,Violin,Acoustic guitar sounds better on Aria.But Aria feels slidely less width in the soundstage.However depth and height is better on Aria.Legacy 2 wider but flatter.In Treble section I've nothing to say.Both of the perform well enough.Nothing to complain here.
Conclusion :
Thieaudio Legacy 2 comes in a very competitive price range.But the isn't impressive though.There is Moondrop Aria cost less money with better sound quality.So it's hard to recommend Legacy 2 over Aria for me.If the separation and details was little bit better then could be something really good.But Again there is Aria.Which Is The $100 King.Soon I'll cover a review on Aria.
Thanks For Reading
