Reviews by Triggernometry
For the sake of transparency, HiFiGo sent this unit to me for review; however, they are not paying or asking me to say anything in particular. All opinions will be my own. Thanks to HiFiGo for allowing me to try these!
The Package
Inclusions:
Here's what the $15 hard case looks like in case you're curious:
Sound Quality: Technicalities
Soundstage & Imaging: The soundstage on the T3 Plus is larger than your typical IEM stage but imaging is a bit weak. I had a difficult time pinpointing where certain instruments were coming from and I found that instrument separation struggled on busy tracks. The soundstage also felt flat, lacking height and layering. That being said, vocalists were presented well even in busy tracks and always came out clear.
Dynamics: Great dynamics is something I always look for in headphones as it’s the primary contributor for a lively, exciting sound, but sadly, the T3 Plus fell quite short in this area. Deep bass notes lacked slam and punch and string instruments felt a bit weak and dull.
Resolution: Detail retrieval is pretty mediocre. I suppose this is partly due to the relaxed tuning and lackluster dynamics which makes instruments sound blunt. If you actively listen to your songs and like picking out details, I doubt these are for you.
Sound Quality: Tuning
Low-End: As one who prefers open-back over-the-ears, the sub-bass presence pleasantly surprised me especially when I listened to my favorite hip-hop and pop tracks. They are very pronounced which I found enjoyable. The mid-bass, on the other hand, was also boosted by a lesser amount but felt excessive as the weak dynamics made them sound slightly muddy. In addition, since the T3 Plus does not have great separation, the mid-bass can occasionally overpower the midrange.
Midrange: Besides the occasional mid-bass spillage, the midrange was good—it neither felt too recessed nor too forward. No particular quality stood out, but it felt relaxed, sounded smooth, and did not exhibit any shoutiness.
Treble: Like the midrange, the treble was tuned to sound smooth and relaxed. I did not once find it too sibilant in any of the tracks I listened to. Because the treble isn’t well-extended beyond the 10K range, there wasn’t much airiness or sparkle. Do note that this is a personal preference thing—passive listeners, for instance, may appreciate this as listening sessions won’t be as fatiguing.
Conclusion
The Tin HiFi T3 Plus is a relaxed and warm-sounding IEM with a lot of sub-bass presence. It’s great for those who like listening to music in the background for long periods because with these, music will never sound fatiguing. I don’t think it’s the best in its price category, especially considering its technical performance, but it certainly deserves a spot and is a decent option for passive listeners.
Thanks again to HiFiGo for sending these out for review! Feel free to check them out here:
https://hifigo.com/products/tinhifi-t3-plus?variant=42072058200303
The Package
Inclusions:
- The T3 Plus themselves
- 6 sets of silicone eartips, 2 sets per size (S, M, L)
- 1 set of foam eartips (L)
- A small carrying pouch
- A 1.2m ergonomic cable
Here's what the $15 hard case looks like in case you're curious:
Sound Quality: Technicalities
Soundstage & Imaging: The soundstage on the T3 Plus is larger than your typical IEM stage but imaging is a bit weak. I had a difficult time pinpointing where certain instruments were coming from and I found that instrument separation struggled on busy tracks. The soundstage also felt flat, lacking height and layering. That being said, vocalists were presented well even in busy tracks and always came out clear.
Dynamics: Great dynamics is something I always look for in headphones as it’s the primary contributor for a lively, exciting sound, but sadly, the T3 Plus fell quite short in this area. Deep bass notes lacked slam and punch and string instruments felt a bit weak and dull.
Resolution: Detail retrieval is pretty mediocre. I suppose this is partly due to the relaxed tuning and lackluster dynamics which makes instruments sound blunt. If you actively listen to your songs and like picking out details, I doubt these are for you.
Sound Quality: Tuning
Low-End: As one who prefers open-back over-the-ears, the sub-bass presence pleasantly surprised me especially when I listened to my favorite hip-hop and pop tracks. They are very pronounced which I found enjoyable. The mid-bass, on the other hand, was also boosted by a lesser amount but felt excessive as the weak dynamics made them sound slightly muddy. In addition, since the T3 Plus does not have great separation, the mid-bass can occasionally overpower the midrange.
Midrange: Besides the occasional mid-bass spillage, the midrange was good—it neither felt too recessed nor too forward. No particular quality stood out, but it felt relaxed, sounded smooth, and did not exhibit any shoutiness.
Treble: Like the midrange, the treble was tuned to sound smooth and relaxed. I did not once find it too sibilant in any of the tracks I listened to. Because the treble isn’t well-extended beyond the 10K range, there wasn’t much airiness or sparkle. Do note that this is a personal preference thing—passive listeners, for instance, may appreciate this as listening sessions won’t be as fatiguing.
Conclusion
The Tin HiFi T3 Plus is a relaxed and warm-sounding IEM with a lot of sub-bass presence. It’s great for those who like listening to music in the background for long periods because with these, music will never sound fatiguing. I don’t think it’s the best in its price category, especially considering its technical performance, but it certainly deserves a spot and is a decent option for passive listeners.
Thanks again to HiFiGo for sending these out for review! Feel free to check them out here:
https://hifigo.com/products/tinhifi-t3-plus?variant=42072058200303
Attachments
To preface this review, I’m fairly new to HiFi, especially in the IEM space. I’ve been mostly an over-the-ear headphones user, but HiFiGo recently lent me this unit to test out. Note, however, that the following opinions are uninfluenced and my own. I'll also be referencing the Tin HiFi T3 Plus occasionally throughout the review, but be reminded of the $130 price difference between the two.
The Package & Build Quality
The package comes with five sets of silicone ear tips in five different sizes as well as a basic-looking hard case. The IEMs themselves feel alright considering the $200 price—nothing too exceptional. Personally not a big fan of the overall look but I do think the carbon fiber aesthetic is a nice touch. As for the cable, it’s decently thick and does not tangle; however, it’s too stiff which slightly tugs on the IEM, loosening their fit on your ear as you move. I'd recommend getting a more ergonomic cable, such as the one that comes with the T3 Plus.
Tuning & Sound Quality
Technicalities: The soundstage is just your typical IEM soundstage—in fact, I found it to be a bit smaller than what the T3 Plus had to offer. The way they image, layer, and separate instruments, however, is a whole different story perhaps due to the triple driver design. As someone who vastly prefers over-ears for their staging, these definitely didn’t disappoint. Detail retrieval was also good (partially thanks to the treble extension) and the dynamics were excellent.
Low-End: As previously mentioned, the low-end on the Yume Midnights are textured, present, and forward. Its sub-bass is well-extended, which coupled with good dynamics and slam, made genres such as hip hop and pop very fun to listen to. The mid-bass, on the other hand, is slightly elevated though not as boosted as the sub-bass, allowing the mid-bass to never overpower the midrange nor sound muddy. For comparison, the T3 Plus also had boosted bass, but due to the lackluster dynamics and imaging capabilities, they did not sound as enjoyable and seemed too warm.
Midrange: Despite the bass boost, the midrange never sounded recessed to me. The vocals are luscious and sound very pleasant, and instruments came out clear. I’d also say that the excellent presentation of the Midnights greatly helped the midrange, allowing it to separate well from the bass.
Treble: My only issue with the treble is the peak around 8K, making sibilants on certain tracks sound harsh at times. Otherwise, the treble is tuned pretty well with good extension, bringing out the air in vocals as well as the small details in tracks. As an active listener who likes picking out details, the separation/layering + extended treble made these a pleasure to listen to.
Conclusion
The Yume Midnights adhere to the IEF target with your typical sub-bass boost. Its treble is extended well beyond 10K, bringing out the air and sparkle in tracks. My only complaint would be the 8K sibilance peak, making the Midnights sound harsh at times. Though its soundstage is just average for an IEM, the way they image and layer make up for this.
I’d like to thank HiFiGo once again for sending this out for review! Feel free to check out the Yume Midnights on their website (not an affiliate link):
https://hifigo.com/products/seeaudio-x-crinacle-yume-midnight-iems
The Package & Build Quality
The package comes with five sets of silicone ear tips in five different sizes as well as a basic-looking hard case. The IEMs themselves feel alright considering the $200 price—nothing too exceptional. Personally not a big fan of the overall look but I do think the carbon fiber aesthetic is a nice touch. As for the cable, it’s decently thick and does not tangle; however, it’s too stiff which slightly tugs on the IEM, loosening their fit on your ear as you move. I'd recommend getting a more ergonomic cable, such as the one that comes with the T3 Plus.
Tuning & Sound Quality
Technicalities: The soundstage is just your typical IEM soundstage—in fact, I found it to be a bit smaller than what the T3 Plus had to offer. The way they image, layer, and separate instruments, however, is a whole different story perhaps due to the triple driver design. As someone who vastly prefers over-ears for their staging, these definitely didn’t disappoint. Detail retrieval was also good (partially thanks to the treble extension) and the dynamics were excellent.
Low-End: As previously mentioned, the low-end on the Yume Midnights are textured, present, and forward. Its sub-bass is well-extended, which coupled with good dynamics and slam, made genres such as hip hop and pop very fun to listen to. The mid-bass, on the other hand, is slightly elevated though not as boosted as the sub-bass, allowing the mid-bass to never overpower the midrange nor sound muddy. For comparison, the T3 Plus also had boosted bass, but due to the lackluster dynamics and imaging capabilities, they did not sound as enjoyable and seemed too warm.
Midrange: Despite the bass boost, the midrange never sounded recessed to me. The vocals are luscious and sound very pleasant, and instruments came out clear. I’d also say that the excellent presentation of the Midnights greatly helped the midrange, allowing it to separate well from the bass.
Treble: My only issue with the treble is the peak around 8K, making sibilants on certain tracks sound harsh at times. Otherwise, the treble is tuned pretty well with good extension, bringing out the air in vocals as well as the small details in tracks. As an active listener who likes picking out details, the separation/layering + extended treble made these a pleasure to listen to.
Conclusion
The Yume Midnights adhere to the IEF target with your typical sub-bass boost. Its treble is extended well beyond 10K, bringing out the air and sparkle in tracks. My only complaint would be the 8K sibilance peak, making the Midnights sound harsh at times. Though its soundstage is just average for an IEM, the way they image and layer make up for this.
I’d like to thank HiFiGo once again for sending this out for review! Feel free to check out the Yume Midnights on their website (not an affiliate link):
https://hifigo.com/products/seeaudio-x-crinacle-yume-midnight-iems
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