Introduction
Tansio Mirai is the Chinese company founded in 2018, they are well known by the audiophile community for their craftsmanship and all BA IEMs series set up. The founders and producers of Tansio Mirai are all graduate from Academy of art based on their website claims, which all show on their IEMs’s aesthetics. In this review, I am taking a look for their TSMR-4 PRO, which has 4 BA drivers set and retail for $319USD.
Disclaimer
I would like to thanks Penon audio for given this opportunity, and the review will be based on my honest opinion through the music I listen to.
Package & Accessories
The TSMR-4 PRO come with the moderate sizes box. The box has Tansio Mirai logo in golden front located at the front with the gorgeous aesthetics finished, whereas the specifications at the rear side of it. After opening the box, there is the IEMs itself sited in the foam and sets of ear tips under it, along with the other sets of ear tips, cables and other accessories contain in the carry case down below.
Accessories list:
1 pair x Tansio Mirai TSMR-4 Pro
1 pcs x Detachable Cable with 0.78mm 2 Pin Connector
3 pairs x Green/Grey Silicone Eartips (size S/M/L)
3 pairs x Green Silicone Eartips (size S/M/L)
3 pairs x Orange Silicone Eartips (size S/M/L)
1 pair x Double Flange Silicone Eartips (size M)
1 pcs x Cleaning Tool
1 pcs x Tuning Switches Tool
1 pcs x Small Zipper Case
The accessories it come with is much enough yet useful. The carry case included is small and compact, it provide the space for pair of IEMs. The case are finished in hard shell with Tansio Mirai logo and gorgeous aesthetics on the front, the inner layers has fluffy-ish material to provide the scratches-less protection.
The TSMR-4 PRO come with three types of ear tips and additional double flange ear tips provide the best fits and sound to the users. It also come the cleaning tools and tuning switches, which is great to see. The switches tools it provided it not just the SIM card pin or the one that BGVP provided, it is well finished and feed primary.
The TSMR-4 PRO come with the 4 core branded cable, it has 3.5 mm L angled connector in black metal finished. It features the 0.78mm 2 pin connector with L&R to show left and right. The Y-splitter are in black plastic shell as well as the 2 pin connector. There are cable slider in transparency plastic shell finished. It is overall basic but well build cable.
Design & Build & Comfort
The TSMR-4 PRO has a well ergonomic design. The shell are in red color with great transparency levels, there are also variety of different stunning faceplate and shell options to choose from for around $35USD to $55USD. The shell is handmade with medical grade resin, which is durable than 3D printer shell. There are branded logo located at the faceplate on the right earpiece, while the word “TSMR” sported at the left earpiece on the faceplate. There are model name “TSMR-4 PRO” engraved on the rear side of the shell for both side, but there are no left and right indicator. There are no vents on the TSMR-4 PRO.
The TSMR-4 PRO has solid and outstanding build quality. The shell are well rounded, with out any gap and sharp edges. The TSMR-4 PRO has resin filled in at the sound bore part to about 1/2 of the IEM for holding the components. The BA drivers in side are perfectly placed at the place, while the wire inside are well organized. It has two sound bores and holes for each of two drivers, the nozzle are perfectly drilled and divided into two holes. The 2 pin female connectors are tight, and do not have sign of wear and tear after I swapped few times of cable.
The TSMR-4 PRO has really good ergonomic design with moderate length nozzle. The fits on it is really good with above average isolation. The width on the nozzles are slightly wider than typical, but it provide really good fit for me.
There will be the pressure build up after listening for a hour. There are also custom fit version to provide better fits.
Technical specification:
Sensitivity: 112dBL/mW
Frequency range: 15Hz-20kHz
Passive noise reduction: 26dB
Impedance: 20Ω
Sound
Tuning switch systems summary:
The TSMR-4 PRO offer the three tuning switches, the switches indicate in number 1, 2 and 3 (from left to right). Flip the switch up is on, while flipping it down is off.
OFF-OFF-OFF
This is the mode with no bass and lower midrange, which is totally useless.
ON-OFF-OFF
This mode has the boost bass and also slightly on the sub bass, it still does not reach the bass head levels, and there are no effect to the midrange. It bring the overall tonality slightly warmer and fuller in comparison to balance mode.
OFF-ON-OFF
This mode is balance mode, nothing change a lot here, probably the midrange are little bit warmer and forwarder compare to OFF position.
OFF-OFF-ON
This mode boost the upper midrange and also on treble, the female vocal sound more vividly compare to balance mode, the treble sound more shinny but also brighter. The soundstage are wider and more micro detail in comparison to balance mode.
ON-ON-OFF
This mode is my favorite mode, as I mentioned the number 3 switch on does increase the micro detail retrieval. But I find out even without the switch on, it already has amazing detail retrieval. The number 1 and 2 switches on, provide overall warmth and more musical presentation. The midrange also sound fuller and less vividly, to me it is more natural presentation, and it does not effect to treble in anyway.
Paring
I pair the TSMR-4 PRO with the IKKO CTU-01 cable, and use the stock green ear tips. The sources being used is Fiio M11 and Topping E30.
Overall tonality (The review will be based on my favorite mode ON-ON-OFF)
The TSMR-4 PRO has mildly U shape tonality, it has smooth yet engaging presentation.
Bass
The bass is is fairly linear and close to neutral, with moderate amount of sub bass. It has moderate sub bass extension with quick decay speed. The mid bass are slightly more pronounced compare to sub bass. The Bass has average impact, rumble and punch, While the clarity and detail retrieval are really good. The Bass has good level of speed and control, the detail retrieval and clarity are really well. It is overall clean and tight bass
Turn on the switches 1, the bass has more weight and bodies. It provide more rumble and impact, while there are no impact to its speed and punches to it. It does not have any effect to the speed and control of the bass, so if you like bass with more weight and rumble, flip on the switches 1.
Mids
The mids is close to neutral and well balanced with slightly warm tuned. The low mids has moderate of bodies with good amount of depth presented in clean and clear manner, the upper mids has above average transparency and level , presented in lively and vividly manner. The midrange show really good levels of detail, clarity and transparency with out sound too thin or analytical.
Turn the switch 2 to OFF position, the mids sound less forwarded, and it present the has less recessed presentation. The lower mids sound slight less bodies and lusher compare to ON position, while the upper mids sound less vividly and shinny. It also provide less warm tonality.
Turn the switch 1 to OFF position, but leave the switch 2 on ON position, the mids has more detail and slightly brighter tonality compare to switch 1 on the ON position. The lower mids sound slightly less bodies and also provide clearer tonality. The upper mids does not have significant lay change, probably sound slightly warmer, just slightly.
Treble
The treble is shinny and engaging, and it sound smooth and never get fatiguing. It is well control and extended. The upper treble has good amount of energy and above average amount of crisp definition. It has good amount of sparkle and sound fairly open. The treble has above average detail retrieval and clarity.
Turn on the switches 3, the treble sound brighter with more energy, it increase the amount of lower treble, and it may cause fatiguing for long time listening. The upper treble are slightly crisper and feel more open.
Soundstage and imaging
The width is above an average, the width is way above an average.
The imaging is 3D holographic.
Comparison
BGVP VG4 ($229USD)
Bass
The VG4 bass has leaner bass, even when the number 3 switch on. The sub bass has more quantity with slightly fuller presentation on 4PRO. The bass has more weight and sound thicker on the 4PRO, while the VG4 hit harder and and transition faster. The 4PRO and VG4 both have good levels of punch and control, but the VG4 has a better dynamic driver likes bass. The detail retrieval and clarity are both pretty well.
Mids
The midrange are both tuned leaner with the emphasis on upper midrange. The lower midrange on 4PRO has slightly more body and lushness, on the other hand VG4 has slightly better clarity but sound leaner. The upper midrange has similar type of tuning, but the 4PRO has more forwarded and vividly presentation, whereas the VG4 are slightly backward and less prominent here. The detail retrieval are tad better on 4PRO
Treble
The treble are brighter and more attacked on VG4, while the treble on 4PRO slightly smoother with more bodies. The treble are tuned very similar and both extended well. The mid treble probably a little more attacked on VG4, while the 4PRO are slightly smoother. The upper treble have more sparkle and crisp definition on VG4, on the other hand the 4PRO are tuned smoother with shiny top end. The detail retrieval and clarity are tad better VG4.
Soundstage and imaging
The soundstage is wider and feel more on VG4, while the depth are fairly similar.
The imaging are better on 4PRO.
Oriveti OH300 ($299USD)
Bass
The 4PRO has less sub bass but more mid bass than the OH300, the OH300 on the other hand has more sub bass focus presentation. The bass signature is fairly similar, the OH300 has better dynamic with slower decay speed, while the 4PRO has quicker and tighter bass. The bass on OH300 has more depth and sound fuller, while the bass on the 4PRO has better control and sound cleaner. There are more punch and impact on the OH300, while the 4PRO are slightly lacking here. The detail retrieval and clarity are slightly better on 4PRO.
Mids
The midrange are both clear and fairly smooth, while the 4PRO has more significantly upper midrange boost. The lower midrange on the OH300 has more depth and sound fuller, on their other hand, the 4PRO provide better clarity and sound clearer. The upper midrange sound more vividly and forwarded, with a engaging presentation on 4PRO, where as the OH300 sound smoother with more easy to listen to presentation. The midrange clarity are both pretty well, the detail retrieval are better on 4PRO.
Treble
The treble sound shinny with more energy on 4PRO, while the OH300 has a fatiguing free presentation. The lower treble sound brighter and more vividly on the 4PRO, while the OH300 has a smoother presentation here. The upper treble has more sparkle and air on the the 4PRO, where the OH300 has less sparkle and crisp definition on the top end. The detail retrieval does clarity really better on 4PRO.
Soundstage and imaging
The soundstage are deeper on 4PRO. The width are similar.
The imaging are slightly better on 4PRO.
Final E5000 ($259USD)
Bass
The E5000 has fuller and warmer bass, while the bass on 4PRO are cleaner and tighter. The sub bass has more quantity on E5000, with more rumble and better dynamic, on the other hand, the 4 PRO provide quicker and less organic bass. The bass has more depth on the E5000, where the 4PRO has better control. The detail retrieval and and clarity are better on 4PRO.
Mids
The midrange has more organic and fuller presentation on E5000, while the 4PRO has cleaner and neutral type on presentation. The E5000 has more bodies and sound lusher on E5000, while the 4PRO provide better depth and clarity, it also sound relatively cleaner. The upper midrange sound more vividly and detailed on 4PRO, whereas the E5000 has slightly warmer tonality, with forwarded presentation. The detail retrieval and clarity are way more better on E5000.
Treble
There are more energy and sound clearer on the 4PRO, while the E5000 sound more laid back. The lower treble has more brightness and with more pronounced on the 4PRO, while the E5000 are more laid back and less vividly here. The 4PRO has more air and sparkle on upper treble, the E5000 has rounded and smoother upper treble presentation. The treble’s detail retrieval and clarity are better on the 4PRO.
Soundstage and imaging
The soundstage are wider and deeper on 4PRO.
The imaging are better on 4PRO as well.
Obravo Cupid ($250-350)
Bass
The bass on Cupid is fuller and warmer with more quantity, on the other hand the bass on 4PRO are cleaner and clearer. The sub bass has deeper extension on Cupid, while the 4PRO provide quicker decay. The bass has more organic and dynamic presentation on Cupid, while the 4PRO provide tighter and more control bass. The detail retrieval and clarity are better on 4PRO.
Mids
The midrange are more recessed on Cupid, while the 4PRO has better tonal balance. The lower midrange has better depth and sound cleaner on 4PRO, while the Cupid sound slightly recessed here. The upper midrange both presented in vividly and forwarded manner, but the 4PRO has better timbre and sound more realistic, with less sharp edges. The detail retrieval and clarity are better on 4PRO.
Treble
The treble are more vividly with more airy presentation on Cupid, while the 4PRO are smoother but remaining the shine. The lower treble are more peaky on Cupid, and it is tuned brighter, on the other hand, 4PRO presented in smoother manner. The upper treble has slightly more air and sparkle on Cupid, but there are relatively sharp presentation. The detail retrieval and clarity are fairly similar.
Soundstage and imaging
The soundstage is fairly similar, but the depth is tad better on 4PRO.
The imaging is wired on Cupid, but it is fairly well done. While the 4 PRO are pretty good as well.
Etymotic ER4XR ($305USD)
Bass
The bass on ER4 has less quantity and leaner, while the 4PRO has better dynamic and sound fuller. The sub bass has better extension on 4PRO. The bass has more rumble and hit harder on 4PRO, while the ER4 are typical BA bass that provide a snappy sound. The bass has more weight on 4PRO and it is punchier, while the ER4 are weaker here. The detail retrieval and clarity are better on 4PRO.
Mids
There are neutral and clean tone on both, but the 4PRO are slightly warmer with mildly V shape type of presentation. The lower midrange has better depth and sound fuller on 4PRO, while the ER4 are leaner and slightly clearer. The upper midrange are more forward and vividly with a engaging presentation on 4PRO, in the comparison, the ER4 sound relatively laid back and smoother. The detail retrieval is better on 4PRO, clarity are both well done.
Treble
The treble has more energy and sound more vividly on 4PRO, while the ER4 is slightly darker and more laid back in comparison. The lower treble sound brighter and clear on 4PRO, while the ER4 is smoother overall. The upper treble has slightly more air and sparkle on 4PRO, which ER4 lack on. The detail retrieval are better on 4PRO, clarity just tad better on 4PRO.
Soundstage and imaging
The soundstage is better on 4PRO.
The imaging is better on 4PRO, in term of layering, they are fairly similar.
Dunu EST112 ($489USD)
Bass
There are less sub bass but more mid bass on the 4PRO, it lead the tonality warmer. The bass on both are clean and pretty tight, but the EST112 has more natural timbre and decay speed due to the dynamic driver. The 4PRO has slightly clearer bass and it is snappier, where the EST112 has better impact and punch. The 4PRO provide cleaner rumble, while the EST112 has fuller rumble. The detail retrieval and clarity are touch better on 4PRO.
Mids
The midrange has more V shape tonality on 4PRO with more energetic presentation, on the other hand, the EST112 is warmer and relatively smoother. The lower midrange has better depth and and additional lushness on EST112, whereas the 4PRO has leaner tone with better clarity. The upper midrange has more vividly and forwarded presentation on 4PRO, while the EST112 are relatively laid back and smoother. The detail and clarity are slightly better on 4PRO.
Treble
The treble is both well controlled with good amount of brightness, but the 4PRO is relatively peakier. The lower midrange on both have good levels of energy, and without any fatiguing, but the EST112 has smoother presentation here. The upper treble has more crispness on 4PRO, on the other hand, the EST112 has more airiness with silkier expression. The detail retrieval and clarity slightly better on EST112.
Soundstage and imaging
The soundstage is wider and and slightly deeper on EST112.
The imaging on both are well done, but the EST112 is better.
Conclusion
The Tansio Mirai TSMR-4PRO is extremely well build IEMs, with different stunning option of faceplate and shell color, it is definitely a strong competitor for its price range.Not surprisingly, the TSMR-4PRO provide a really strong tonality and technical performance. The coherence and tonal balance is extremely well done, it presented clear yet engaging presentation. The TSMR-4PRO is definitely one of the best IEMs for $300USD price range! Thank you for reading, and Happy Listening!
Tansio Mirai official website: https://tansio-mirai.com
Tansio Mirai TSMR-4PRO product page: https://penonaudio.com/tansio-mirai-tsmr-4pro.html
Tansio Mirai is the Chinese company founded in 2018, they are well known by the audiophile community for their craftsmanship and all BA IEMs series set up. The founders and producers of Tansio Mirai are all graduate from Academy of art based on their website claims, which all show on their IEMs’s aesthetics. In this review, I am taking a look for their TSMR-4 PRO, which has 4 BA drivers set and retail for $319USD.
Disclaimer
I would like to thanks Penon audio for given this opportunity, and the review will be based on my honest opinion through the music I listen to.
Package & Accessories
The TSMR-4 PRO come with the moderate sizes box. The box has Tansio Mirai logo in golden front located at the front with the gorgeous aesthetics finished, whereas the specifications at the rear side of it. After opening the box, there is the IEMs itself sited in the foam and sets of ear tips under it, along with the other sets of ear tips, cables and other accessories contain in the carry case down below.
Accessories list:
1 pair x Tansio Mirai TSMR-4 Pro
1 pcs x Detachable Cable with 0.78mm 2 Pin Connector
3 pairs x Green/Grey Silicone Eartips (size S/M/L)
3 pairs x Green Silicone Eartips (size S/M/L)
3 pairs x Orange Silicone Eartips (size S/M/L)
1 pair x Double Flange Silicone Eartips (size M)
1 pcs x Cleaning Tool
1 pcs x Tuning Switches Tool
1 pcs x Small Zipper Case
The accessories it come with is much enough yet useful. The carry case included is small and compact, it provide the space for pair of IEMs. The case are finished in hard shell with Tansio Mirai logo and gorgeous aesthetics on the front, the inner layers has fluffy-ish material to provide the scratches-less protection.
The TSMR-4 PRO come with three types of ear tips and additional double flange ear tips provide the best fits and sound to the users. It also come the cleaning tools and tuning switches, which is great to see. The switches tools it provided it not just the SIM card pin or the one that BGVP provided, it is well finished and feed primary.
The TSMR-4 PRO come with the 4 core branded cable, it has 3.5 mm L angled connector in black metal finished. It features the 0.78mm 2 pin connector with L&R to show left and right. The Y-splitter are in black plastic shell as well as the 2 pin connector. There are cable slider in transparency plastic shell finished. It is overall basic but well build cable.
Design & Build & Comfort
The TSMR-4 PRO has a well ergonomic design. The shell are in red color with great transparency levels, there are also variety of different stunning faceplate and shell options to choose from for around $35USD to $55USD. The shell is handmade with medical grade resin, which is durable than 3D printer shell. There are branded logo located at the faceplate on the right earpiece, while the word “TSMR” sported at the left earpiece on the faceplate. There are model name “TSMR-4 PRO” engraved on the rear side of the shell for both side, but there are no left and right indicator. There are no vents on the TSMR-4 PRO.
The TSMR-4 PRO has solid and outstanding build quality. The shell are well rounded, with out any gap and sharp edges. The TSMR-4 PRO has resin filled in at the sound bore part to about 1/2 of the IEM for holding the components. The BA drivers in side are perfectly placed at the place, while the wire inside are well organized. It has two sound bores and holes for each of two drivers, the nozzle are perfectly drilled and divided into two holes. The 2 pin female connectors are tight, and do not have sign of wear and tear after I swapped few times of cable.
The TSMR-4 PRO has really good ergonomic design with moderate length nozzle. The fits on it is really good with above average isolation. The width on the nozzles are slightly wider than typical, but it provide really good fit for me.
There will be the pressure build up after listening for a hour. There are also custom fit version to provide better fits.
Technical specification:
Sensitivity: 112dBL/mW
Frequency range: 15Hz-20kHz
Passive noise reduction: 26dB
Impedance: 20Ω
Sound
Tuning switch systems summary:
The TSMR-4 PRO offer the three tuning switches, the switches indicate in number 1, 2 and 3 (from left to right). Flip the switch up is on, while flipping it down is off.
OFF-OFF-OFF
This is the mode with no bass and lower midrange, which is totally useless.
ON-OFF-OFF
This mode has the boost bass and also slightly on the sub bass, it still does not reach the bass head levels, and there are no effect to the midrange. It bring the overall tonality slightly warmer and fuller in comparison to balance mode.
OFF-ON-OFF
This mode is balance mode, nothing change a lot here, probably the midrange are little bit warmer and forwarder compare to OFF position.
OFF-OFF-ON
This mode boost the upper midrange and also on treble, the female vocal sound more vividly compare to balance mode, the treble sound more shinny but also brighter. The soundstage are wider and more micro detail in comparison to balance mode.
ON-ON-OFF
This mode is my favorite mode, as I mentioned the number 3 switch on does increase the micro detail retrieval. But I find out even without the switch on, it already has amazing detail retrieval. The number 1 and 2 switches on, provide overall warmth and more musical presentation. The midrange also sound fuller and less vividly, to me it is more natural presentation, and it does not effect to treble in anyway.
Paring
I pair the TSMR-4 PRO with the IKKO CTU-01 cable, and use the stock green ear tips. The sources being used is Fiio M11 and Topping E30.
Overall tonality (The review will be based on my favorite mode ON-ON-OFF)
The TSMR-4 PRO has mildly U shape tonality, it has smooth yet engaging presentation.
Bass
The bass is is fairly linear and close to neutral, with moderate amount of sub bass. It has moderate sub bass extension with quick decay speed. The mid bass are slightly more pronounced compare to sub bass. The Bass has average impact, rumble and punch, While the clarity and detail retrieval are really good. The Bass has good level of speed and control, the detail retrieval and clarity are really well. It is overall clean and tight bass
Turn on the switches 1, the bass has more weight and bodies. It provide more rumble and impact, while there are no impact to its speed and punches to it. It does not have any effect to the speed and control of the bass, so if you like bass with more weight and rumble, flip on the switches 1.
Mids
The mids is close to neutral and well balanced with slightly warm tuned. The low mids has moderate of bodies with good amount of depth presented in clean and clear manner, the upper mids has above average transparency and level , presented in lively and vividly manner. The midrange show really good levels of detail, clarity and transparency with out sound too thin or analytical.
Turn the switch 2 to OFF position, the mids sound less forwarded, and it present the has less recessed presentation. The lower mids sound slight less bodies and lusher compare to ON position, while the upper mids sound less vividly and shinny. It also provide less warm tonality.
Turn the switch 1 to OFF position, but leave the switch 2 on ON position, the mids has more detail and slightly brighter tonality compare to switch 1 on the ON position. The lower mids sound slightly less bodies and also provide clearer tonality. The upper mids does not have significant lay change, probably sound slightly warmer, just slightly.
Treble
The treble is shinny and engaging, and it sound smooth and never get fatiguing. It is well control and extended. The upper treble has good amount of energy and above average amount of crisp definition. It has good amount of sparkle and sound fairly open. The treble has above average detail retrieval and clarity.
Turn on the switches 3, the treble sound brighter with more energy, it increase the amount of lower treble, and it may cause fatiguing for long time listening. The upper treble are slightly crisper and feel more open.
Soundstage and imaging
The width is above an average, the width is way above an average.
The imaging is 3D holographic.
Comparison
BGVP VG4 ($229USD)
Bass
The VG4 bass has leaner bass, even when the number 3 switch on. The sub bass has more quantity with slightly fuller presentation on 4PRO. The bass has more weight and sound thicker on the 4PRO, while the VG4 hit harder and and transition faster. The 4PRO and VG4 both have good levels of punch and control, but the VG4 has a better dynamic driver likes bass. The detail retrieval and clarity are both pretty well.
Mids
The midrange are both tuned leaner with the emphasis on upper midrange. The lower midrange on 4PRO has slightly more body and lushness, on the other hand VG4 has slightly better clarity but sound leaner. The upper midrange has similar type of tuning, but the 4PRO has more forwarded and vividly presentation, whereas the VG4 are slightly backward and less prominent here. The detail retrieval are tad better on 4PRO
Treble
The treble are brighter and more attacked on VG4, while the treble on 4PRO slightly smoother with more bodies. The treble are tuned very similar and both extended well. The mid treble probably a little more attacked on VG4, while the 4PRO are slightly smoother. The upper treble have more sparkle and crisp definition on VG4, on the other hand the 4PRO are tuned smoother with shiny top end. The detail retrieval and clarity are tad better VG4.
Soundstage and imaging
The soundstage is wider and feel more on VG4, while the depth are fairly similar.
The imaging are better on 4PRO.
Oriveti OH300 ($299USD)
Bass
The 4PRO has less sub bass but more mid bass than the OH300, the OH300 on the other hand has more sub bass focus presentation. The bass signature is fairly similar, the OH300 has better dynamic with slower decay speed, while the 4PRO has quicker and tighter bass. The bass on OH300 has more depth and sound fuller, while the bass on the 4PRO has better control and sound cleaner. There are more punch and impact on the OH300, while the 4PRO are slightly lacking here. The detail retrieval and clarity are slightly better on 4PRO.
Mids
The midrange are both clear and fairly smooth, while the 4PRO has more significantly upper midrange boost. The lower midrange on the OH300 has more depth and sound fuller, on their other hand, the 4PRO provide better clarity and sound clearer. The upper midrange sound more vividly and forwarded, with a engaging presentation on 4PRO, where as the OH300 sound smoother with more easy to listen to presentation. The midrange clarity are both pretty well, the detail retrieval are better on 4PRO.
Treble
The treble sound shinny with more energy on 4PRO, while the OH300 has a fatiguing free presentation. The lower treble sound brighter and more vividly on the 4PRO, while the OH300 has a smoother presentation here. The upper treble has more sparkle and air on the the 4PRO, where the OH300 has less sparkle and crisp definition on the top end. The detail retrieval does clarity really better on 4PRO.
Soundstage and imaging
The soundstage are deeper on 4PRO. The width are similar.
The imaging are slightly better on 4PRO.
Final E5000 ($259USD)
Bass
The E5000 has fuller and warmer bass, while the bass on 4PRO are cleaner and tighter. The sub bass has more quantity on E5000, with more rumble and better dynamic, on the other hand, the 4 PRO provide quicker and less organic bass. The bass has more depth on the E5000, where the 4PRO has better control. The detail retrieval and and clarity are better on 4PRO.
Mids
The midrange has more organic and fuller presentation on E5000, while the 4PRO has cleaner and neutral type on presentation. The E5000 has more bodies and sound lusher on E5000, while the 4PRO provide better depth and clarity, it also sound relatively cleaner. The upper midrange sound more vividly and detailed on 4PRO, whereas the E5000 has slightly warmer tonality, with forwarded presentation. The detail retrieval and clarity are way more better on E5000.
Treble
There are more energy and sound clearer on the 4PRO, while the E5000 sound more laid back. The lower treble has more brightness and with more pronounced on the 4PRO, while the E5000 are more laid back and less vividly here. The 4PRO has more air and sparkle on upper treble, the E5000 has rounded and smoother upper treble presentation. The treble’s detail retrieval and clarity are better on the 4PRO.
Soundstage and imaging
The soundstage are wider and deeper on 4PRO.
The imaging are better on 4PRO as well.
Obravo Cupid ($250-350)
Bass
The bass on Cupid is fuller and warmer with more quantity, on the other hand the bass on 4PRO are cleaner and clearer. The sub bass has deeper extension on Cupid, while the 4PRO provide quicker decay. The bass has more organic and dynamic presentation on Cupid, while the 4PRO provide tighter and more control bass. The detail retrieval and clarity are better on 4PRO.
Mids
The midrange are more recessed on Cupid, while the 4PRO has better tonal balance. The lower midrange has better depth and sound cleaner on 4PRO, while the Cupid sound slightly recessed here. The upper midrange both presented in vividly and forwarded manner, but the 4PRO has better timbre and sound more realistic, with less sharp edges. The detail retrieval and clarity are better on 4PRO.
Treble
The treble are more vividly with more airy presentation on Cupid, while the 4PRO are smoother but remaining the shine. The lower treble are more peaky on Cupid, and it is tuned brighter, on the other hand, 4PRO presented in smoother manner. The upper treble has slightly more air and sparkle on Cupid, but there are relatively sharp presentation. The detail retrieval and clarity are fairly similar.
Soundstage and imaging
The soundstage is fairly similar, but the depth is tad better on 4PRO.
The imaging is wired on Cupid, but it is fairly well done. While the 4 PRO are pretty good as well.
Etymotic ER4XR ($305USD)
Bass
The bass on ER4 has less quantity and leaner, while the 4PRO has better dynamic and sound fuller. The sub bass has better extension on 4PRO. The bass has more rumble and hit harder on 4PRO, while the ER4 are typical BA bass that provide a snappy sound. The bass has more weight on 4PRO and it is punchier, while the ER4 are weaker here. The detail retrieval and clarity are better on 4PRO.
Mids
There are neutral and clean tone on both, but the 4PRO are slightly warmer with mildly V shape type of presentation. The lower midrange has better depth and sound fuller on 4PRO, while the ER4 are leaner and slightly clearer. The upper midrange are more forward and vividly with a engaging presentation on 4PRO, in the comparison, the ER4 sound relatively laid back and smoother. The detail retrieval is better on 4PRO, clarity are both well done.
Treble
The treble has more energy and sound more vividly on 4PRO, while the ER4 is slightly darker and more laid back in comparison. The lower treble sound brighter and clear on 4PRO, while the ER4 is smoother overall. The upper treble has slightly more air and sparkle on 4PRO, which ER4 lack on. The detail retrieval are better on 4PRO, clarity just tad better on 4PRO.
Soundstage and imaging
The soundstage is better on 4PRO.
The imaging is better on 4PRO, in term of layering, they are fairly similar.
Dunu EST112 ($489USD)
Bass
There are less sub bass but more mid bass on the 4PRO, it lead the tonality warmer. The bass on both are clean and pretty tight, but the EST112 has more natural timbre and decay speed due to the dynamic driver. The 4PRO has slightly clearer bass and it is snappier, where the EST112 has better impact and punch. The 4PRO provide cleaner rumble, while the EST112 has fuller rumble. The detail retrieval and clarity are touch better on 4PRO.
Mids
The midrange has more V shape tonality on 4PRO with more energetic presentation, on the other hand, the EST112 is warmer and relatively smoother. The lower midrange has better depth and and additional lushness on EST112, whereas the 4PRO has leaner tone with better clarity. The upper midrange has more vividly and forwarded presentation on 4PRO, while the EST112 are relatively laid back and smoother. The detail and clarity are slightly better on 4PRO.
Treble
The treble is both well controlled with good amount of brightness, but the 4PRO is relatively peakier. The lower midrange on both have good levels of energy, and without any fatiguing, but the EST112 has smoother presentation here. The upper treble has more crispness on 4PRO, on the other hand, the EST112 has more airiness with silkier expression. The detail retrieval and clarity slightly better on EST112.
Soundstage and imaging
The soundstage is wider and and slightly deeper on EST112.
The imaging on both are well done, but the EST112 is better.
Compare to my relatively more objective Head-fi star ranking, this ranking will be more subjective based on my personal preference and it doesn’t take price into my consideration.
Scor system:
4/10 and below: Waste of money
5/10: Average
6/10: Above average
7/10: Good
8/10: Great
9/10: Excellent
10/10: OMG
Tansio Mirai TSMR-4PRO (With foam tips)
Overall tonality: 7/10
Bass: 5/10
Mids: 8/10
Treble: 7/10
Overall: 6.75/10
Scor system:
4/10 and below: Waste of money
5/10: Average
6/10: Above average
7/10: Good
8/10: Great
9/10: Excellent
10/10: OMG
Tansio Mirai TSMR-4PRO (With foam tips)
Overall tonality: 7/10
Bass: 5/10
Mids: 8/10
Treble: 7/10
Overall: 6.75/10
Conclusion
The Tansio Mirai TSMR-4PRO is extremely well build IEMs, with different stunning option of faceplate and shell color, it is definitely a strong competitor for its price range.Not surprisingly, the TSMR-4PRO provide a really strong tonality and technical performance. The coherence and tonal balance is extremely well done, it presented clear yet engaging presentation. The TSMR-4PRO is definitely one of the best IEMs for $300USD price range! Thank you for reading, and Happy Listening!
Tansio Mirai official website: https://tansio-mirai.com
Tansio Mirai TSMR-4PRO product page: https://penonaudio.com/tansio-mirai-tsmr-4pro.html