Introduction
TFZ started out in 2015 with a debut line up that consists of TFZ Series 1,3 and 5. Since then, they have come up with more products in the Tequila 1 and Queen. Recently, they have come up with their latest product in the TFZ Secret Garden HD. I would like to thank TFZ and Penon Audio for this review unit. You can purchase the Secret Garden HD from https://penonaudio.com/tfz-secret-garden.html . The TFZ Secret Garden HD that I will be reviewing is purple in colour. For more information, you can visit http://www.tfzither.com .
Specifications
The Secret Garden HD comes in a white package that sports the brand logo and series name. Inside the package, there are the Secret Garden HD iem, detachable 0.78mm 2 pins cable, instruction manual, tips and a white hard carrying case.
IEM Build & Design
The Secret Garden HD is made of acrylic and there is a smooth surface. At the back of each shell, there is a vent. Both faceplates have chrome silver finish with the brand logo and series name. On the inside of the iem, there are “TFZ-IEM” and model number printed in gold. The nozzle is slightly angled with metal mesh. The Secret Garden HD utilizes 0.78mm 2 pins connectors. The Secret Garden HD has an ergonomic design and I am able to fit it in my ears comfortably.
Cable Build & Design
The cable is 4 core twisted and made of 5N OFC. On each of the 2 pins connectors, there is a L & R marking on the outside of the left and right respectively with strain relief too. The connectors have a transparent housing. There is a memory wire area and the cable is enclosed in a transparent heat-shrink tube which is very flexible. The y-splitter is black in color and sports the brand logo. Lastly, the jack is 3.5mm gold plated with strain relief and has a silver housing. On the housing of the jack, there is the brand logo printed. There is a smooth surface to the jack housing. Overall, the cable is flexible with little microphonics.
Sound Analysis
Lows
The Secret Garden HD has great amount of sub-bass and the extension shows good depth. The mid-bass is ample and it is able to deliver the slam with a weighted feeling. The bass texture is rendered in a smooth manner. Bass decay is fairly quick and it aids in the overall engagement. Each bass note is articulated with an impactful hit. The rumble is expressed in a natural manner. With a good balance of agility and body, the bass reproduction is strong and engaging.
Mids
The midrange on the Secret Garden is rendered quite cleanly. The transparency is acceptable with the body providing lushness. The lower mids has fair quantity and male vocals are expressed without any hollow feeling. Emotions are conveyed effectively. The upper mids has some forwardness and the intimacy level of female vocals is moderate. The midrange has good liveliness.
Highs
The treble extends in a fair manner with moderate crisp. There is lack of sparkle with no sibilance and harshness. The treble presentation takes on a smooth approach with some brightness. The amount of air rendered is good and contributes to an airy feeling. The definition is moderate.
Soundstage
The Secret Garden HD has a natural expansion and the soundstage has good width magnitude. The depth is not as closed in and it is able to offer space. Positioning of vocals and instruments has moderate precision.
Comparisons
TFZ Secret Garden HD vs Dunu Falcon-C
The Secret Garden HD has more sub-bass quantity and it is able to extend more than the Falcon-C. The Secret Garden HD showcases a fuller sub-bass reproduction. The mid-bass of the Falcon-C is slightly more agile and the slam is expressed quicker. The Secret Garden HD presents it with extra weight. The Secret Garden HD is able to bring out greater punch which contributes to more impact. Bass decay on both is quite similar. The bass texture on the Secret Garden HD is rendered with smoothness. The midrange on the Secret Garden HD takes on a thicker approach than the Falcon-C with extra body. The lower mids on the Secret Garden HD has more quantity and male vocals are tackled better. The upper mids on the Secret Garden HD is more forward and it boosts the intimacy of female vocals. Next, for the treble section, the Falcon-C has more extension while the Secret Garden HD has extra body. The air rendered on the Falcon-C has greater amount and treble articulation has a higher accuracy. Lastly, the Secret Garden HD expands more naturally in its stage and the width on the Falcon-C is greater. The depth on the Secret Garden HD is more closed in.
TFZ Secret Garden HD vs Magaosi X3
The Secret Garden HD has more sub-bass quantity and it is able to extend greater. The sub-bass reproduction on the Secret Garden HD is stronger whilst delivering a powerful punch. The mid-bass on the Secret Garden HD has additional body and the slam is expressed more aggressively. The bass texture on the X3 is rendered more smoothly while the Secret Garden HD has an edge in its bass decay. The bass on the Secret Garden HD is much more impactful. The midrange on the X3 is smoother and demonstrates finesse. The lower mids on the X3 has more quantity than the Secret Garden HD and male vocals are expressed with emotions. The upper mids on the Secret Garden HD has extra forwardness which gives a lively female vocals performance. Next, for the treble section, the Secret Garden HD has slightly better extension and treble presentation on the X3 is smoother. The amount of air rendered by the Secret Garden HD is greater. The Secret Garden HD has extra boost which contributes to a higher engagement level. In terms of soundstage, the X3 expands more naturally while the Secret Garden HD has greater width magnitude. The depth on the X3 is slightly more closed in.
Conclusion
The Secret Garden HD is a rich sounding iem that delivers an authoritative bass reproduction, lush midrange and smooth treble. Its impressive bass performance packs a punch which results in a vivid performance. The TFZ Secret Garden HD makes an impressive debut as the first IEM of the Secret Garden Series and is a good indicator for things to come from TFZ.
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TFZ started out in 2015 with a debut line up that consists of TFZ Series 1,3 and 5. Since then, they have come up with more products in the Tequila 1 and Queen. Recently, they have come up with their latest product in the TFZ Secret Garden HD. I would like to thank TFZ and Penon Audio for this review unit. You can purchase the Secret Garden HD from https://penonaudio.com/tfz-secret-garden.html . The TFZ Secret Garden HD that I will be reviewing is purple in colour. For more information, you can visit http://www.tfzither.com .
Specifications
- Driver: 12mm double magnetic circuit graphene driver
- Impedance: 30 ohm
- Sensitivity: 108 dB mW
- Frequency response: 5Hz-40kHz
- Lowest power: 8mW
The Secret Garden HD comes in a white package that sports the brand logo and series name. Inside the package, there are the Secret Garden HD iem, detachable 0.78mm 2 pins cable, instruction manual, tips and a white hard carrying case.
IEM Build & Design
The Secret Garden HD is made of acrylic and there is a smooth surface. At the back of each shell, there is a vent. Both faceplates have chrome silver finish with the brand logo and series name. On the inside of the iem, there are “TFZ-IEM” and model number printed in gold. The nozzle is slightly angled with metal mesh. The Secret Garden HD utilizes 0.78mm 2 pins connectors. The Secret Garden HD has an ergonomic design and I am able to fit it in my ears comfortably.
Cable Build & Design
The cable is 4 core twisted and made of 5N OFC. On each of the 2 pins connectors, there is a L & R marking on the outside of the left and right respectively with strain relief too. The connectors have a transparent housing. There is a memory wire area and the cable is enclosed in a transparent heat-shrink tube which is very flexible. The y-splitter is black in color and sports the brand logo. Lastly, the jack is 3.5mm gold plated with strain relief and has a silver housing. On the housing of the jack, there is the brand logo printed. There is a smooth surface to the jack housing. Overall, the cable is flexible with little microphonics.
Sound Analysis
Lows
The Secret Garden HD has great amount of sub-bass and the extension shows good depth. The mid-bass is ample and it is able to deliver the slam with a weighted feeling. The bass texture is rendered in a smooth manner. Bass decay is fairly quick and it aids in the overall engagement. Each bass note is articulated with an impactful hit. The rumble is expressed in a natural manner. With a good balance of agility and body, the bass reproduction is strong and engaging.
Mids
The midrange on the Secret Garden is rendered quite cleanly. The transparency is acceptable with the body providing lushness. The lower mids has fair quantity and male vocals are expressed without any hollow feeling. Emotions are conveyed effectively. The upper mids has some forwardness and the intimacy level of female vocals is moderate. The midrange has good liveliness.
Highs
The treble extends in a fair manner with moderate crisp. There is lack of sparkle with no sibilance and harshness. The treble presentation takes on a smooth approach with some brightness. The amount of air rendered is good and contributes to an airy feeling. The definition is moderate.
Soundstage
The Secret Garden HD has a natural expansion and the soundstage has good width magnitude. The depth is not as closed in and it is able to offer space. Positioning of vocals and instruments has moderate precision.
Comparisons
TFZ Secret Garden HD vs Dunu Falcon-C
The Secret Garden HD has more sub-bass quantity and it is able to extend more than the Falcon-C. The Secret Garden HD showcases a fuller sub-bass reproduction. The mid-bass of the Falcon-C is slightly more agile and the slam is expressed quicker. The Secret Garden HD presents it with extra weight. The Secret Garden HD is able to bring out greater punch which contributes to more impact. Bass decay on both is quite similar. The bass texture on the Secret Garden HD is rendered with smoothness. The midrange on the Secret Garden HD takes on a thicker approach than the Falcon-C with extra body. The lower mids on the Secret Garden HD has more quantity and male vocals are tackled better. The upper mids on the Secret Garden HD is more forward and it boosts the intimacy of female vocals. Next, for the treble section, the Falcon-C has more extension while the Secret Garden HD has extra body. The air rendered on the Falcon-C has greater amount and treble articulation has a higher accuracy. Lastly, the Secret Garden HD expands more naturally in its stage and the width on the Falcon-C is greater. The depth on the Secret Garden HD is more closed in.
TFZ Secret Garden HD vs Magaosi X3
The Secret Garden HD has more sub-bass quantity and it is able to extend greater. The sub-bass reproduction on the Secret Garden HD is stronger whilst delivering a powerful punch. The mid-bass on the Secret Garden HD has additional body and the slam is expressed more aggressively. The bass texture on the X3 is rendered more smoothly while the Secret Garden HD has an edge in its bass decay. The bass on the Secret Garden HD is much more impactful. The midrange on the X3 is smoother and demonstrates finesse. The lower mids on the X3 has more quantity than the Secret Garden HD and male vocals are expressed with emotions. The upper mids on the Secret Garden HD has extra forwardness which gives a lively female vocals performance. Next, for the treble section, the Secret Garden HD has slightly better extension and treble presentation on the X3 is smoother. The amount of air rendered by the Secret Garden HD is greater. The Secret Garden HD has extra boost which contributes to a higher engagement level. In terms of soundstage, the X3 expands more naturally while the Secret Garden HD has greater width magnitude. The depth on the X3 is slightly more closed in.
Conclusion
The Secret Garden HD is a rich sounding iem that delivers an authoritative bass reproduction, lush midrange and smooth treble. Its impressive bass performance packs a punch which results in a vivid performance. The TFZ Secret Garden HD makes an impressive debut as the first IEM of the Secret Garden Series and is a good indicator for things to come from TFZ.
For more reviews, visit https://audio123blog.wordpress.com/ .