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Dinerenblanc
Dinerenblanc
I see that you gave them 4 1/2 stars, but to be honest, your review doesn't read like 4 1/2 star pair of IEMs. 
Audiophile1811
Audiophile1811
@Dinerenblanc I see your point. Sometimes I can give the impression that I don't like something when I do because I tend to be very picky with my preferences. But the T10i's are very good value as a complete package even though they don't entirely satisfy my needs. I hope this helps! :) 
RHA Team
RHA Team
Hey Audiophile1811, thanks for an amazingly well written review of the T10i!
gikigill
gikigill
How would it compare to the XBA-H3?
WNBC
WNBC
Well-written review.  I am definitely going to be on the look for this IEM when it comes out.  I wish other manufacturers of mid-fi IEMs would take such care in their build design and quality.  
THeFastCat
THeFastCat
I heard the RHA's at the rocky mountain audio fest in Denver and spoke to the company representatives for about 10 minutes (she was really cute!)  about the company (from the UK). "how can these only cost $200?" I'm no audiophile (just a noob) but the value seemed tremendous compared to the other offerings showcased at the CanJam. The build quality, includes and sound, to me at least, were very impressive. I'd recommend people considering $700+ in-ears to consider the cost/value of these instead.
Audiophile1811
Audiophile1811
Thanks for all the positive feedback guys! For @gikigill, I believe @dweaver is trying to sort out an arrangement to compare them both! :D   
Dixter
Dixter
Thanx for the review...  it looks like you took your time and did a great job...  I am curious...  what iem's do you normally listen to and how do these compare....  need a reference point...
Audiophile1811
Audiophile1811
@Dixter IEMs that I use on a regular basis are the Havi B3 Pro-1 (very neutral, balanced) and the SteelSeries Flux (slightly warm, fun). You can check out my reviews of both of them on my profile if you'd like to know more, I highly recommend them both actually. But as for the T10i's they're definitely warmer and bassier than most of my headphones and don't really fit my preferences because of their bassy, smooth nature - I just don't think my preferences should force biases on my reviews so I try not to mention it. I hope this helps! :)  
Dinerenblanc
Dinerenblanc
@Audiophile1811 I understand that you're trying to be unbiased, but it's hard to justify a 4 1/2 star review when you've noted a number of shortcomings, such as the relaxed mids and treble. A $200 pair of IEMs should do a little more than excelling in the lows, something many cheaper IEMs does just as well. I suppose you could argue that the price is reflected in its construction, but your review still doesn't read like a 4 1/2 star review.
jared basshead
jared basshead
Nicely done and thanks for the review. For 200$ and surmounting accessories ( like the carry case) how would you compare these with Altones? Of course both have different sigs but I'm just curious. Signature wise I think sony mh1c comparable? Have you heard them, if so how would you compare both.
Audiophile1811
Audiophile1811
@jared basshead Sorry, but I've never heard the Altones or the Sony's. I wish I could compare them but if I ever get the opportunity I'll be happy to. :) 
@Dinerenblanc The performance of an IEM, or any headphone for that matter, isn't based solely on the quantity/presence of bass, mid, or treble but instead on quality. So in the case of the T10i I personally believe they do perform well in the mids and treble as well as the bass, but I also believe the bass is a weaker part of its sound, despite it being the reason people will either like or dislike the T10i's sound. Again, I judge that on quality and the whole-fullness of its sound and, again, not just its signature. Once you combine this with its incredible build, packaging, accessories, design, comfort, (lack of severe) microphonics, and very good isolation I can't help but feel very highly about them. That's how I justified my 4 1/2 star rating. I hope this clears things up a bit. Thanks for the input though! :) 
svyr
svyr
>and interchangeable custom tuning filters not found in any other mid-tier IEM

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hjfxjf
hjfxjf
Well-written review. Definitely gonna buy one if it's only $200
Audiophile1811
Audiophile1811
@svyr Oh jeez!! Thank you for pointing that out, I don't want to mislead anyone. I fixed it immediately :) 
@hjfxjf Thanks for the comment! I think you'll definitely like 'em but be sure to check out @dweaver's review as well. Good luck! :D 
RASeymour
RASeymour
How do they compare with the RHA 750's?
xedjflowx
xedjflowx
@Dinerenblanc you're only focusing on audio quality at the $200 price point. You don't like the fact that it has emphasis on the bass but you're forgetting that we review ALL IEMs, not just ones that are "audiophile worthy." Being that they're going to be sold by Apple upon release, you have to admit that the enhanced bass will be a key selling point in getting the satisfaction from the average consumer. While you may prefer a different sound balance from them, the reviewer could still enjoy them with all their shortcomings even though they're not geared for someone like you. While I do see the shortcomings that the reviewer has mentioned, they're nothing big and a 4 1/2 star grade is still conceivable.
Hatmann
Hatmann
Yes, how about a head-to-head comparison with the 750s.
Tim941
Tim941
Any idea how the mid range compare to the se535?
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