General Information

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Next-Generation 14.2mm Planar Driver & Premium Sound Quality​

The P1 MAX 2 adopts a new generation of 14.2mm planar driver units, optimized with higher-quality materials for its 2-micron diaphragm, equipped with a dual N52 magnetic circuit system and dual-chamber design, providing you with a purer and more accurate music experience. Its ultra-thin diaphragm and unique acoustic structure ensure a wider soundstage and clearer audio details, making every note crystal clear.

Lightweight & Comfortable​

The TINHIFI P1 MAX II is crafted with advanced design and materials, weighing just 3.8 grams per side, 70% lighter than similar products. With Heygears' high-precision 3D printing technology and large data headphone models, we have designed an ergonomic ear-fitting structure for the P1 MAX II, it ensures extended wear without pressure, allowing you to indulge in music without any burden.

Exquisite Appearance​

The P1 MAX 2 stands out with its elegant and lightweight design, showcasing both compactness and luxury. Every detail is meticulously crafted, making it not only a delight to listen to music with but also a statement of taste.

High-Quality Cable With Replaceable Design​

The P1 MAX 2 features an exquisite replaceable cable design, with a 4-strand Oxygen-free copper silver-plated mixed braided wire ensuring stable audio signal transmission and enhancing clarity and dynamics.

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Technical Details​

Driver unit
14.2mm planar magnetic driver
Sensitivity
98±3dB@1kHz
Frequency response
10-20kHz
Impedance
16Ω±15%
Rated power
5mW
Max power
10mW
Max distortion
3% @1kHz
Interface
gold-plated 2pin connector
Plug
3.5mm stainless steel plug
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Latest reviews

nikbr

Headphoneus Supremus
TINHiFi P1 Max II Versus The World! No, Only Versus The TINHiFi DUDU, Sorry
Pros: Sexy looks with impressive faceplate 3D-ness, great fit, recognizably planar, rapid and well-textured bass, okay stock cable
Cons: Just a 3.5mm cable, timbrally questionable with higher-pitched instruments, sibilant occasionally, lacking shimmery treble, tough competition with other driver configurations
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Having had the possibility to try so many different sets in a relatively short time I felt obliged to go ahead and express my gratitude by trying to help some lost souls out there, just as I was when I first stumbled upon this weird hobby about wired earphones – so yesteryear! … I thought. Possibilities are seemingly endless and only by getting to meet the right people did I manage to jump onboard the train heading the 'right' direction without getting off-track thousands of times along the way. Make sure to understand the helping person's preferences and you too can find your footing and hit the ground running in no time.

Quick Intermezzo About Me

I won't bore you for too long with personal trivia, however my quick & short background resume goes as follows. Currently I am 27 years old and more in awe of sheer power of music by the day. I have always been moved by music just that slight bit more than average, I'd say. My spending started with a roughly 200€ Bose bluetooth speaker back in my first grade of highschool. What an extraterrestrial thing that was in early 2010s. And it keeps on playing to this day – a true testament of quality. Also sounded fantastic back then, nowadays … yeah, not so much. Lots of BT speakers, TWS, car audio speakers, IEMs, etc., later bring me to this day when I truly consider myself an audiophile. What brings me the most joy beside listening to music is singing, so I am currently participating in a choir and challenging myself with solo vocal covers (check the links in my signature to hear my projects). Unsure where all this leads, but the journey itself is marvelous and life is nothing but a journey.

Disclaimer: I have received the TINHiFi P1 Max II free of charge from Linsoul in exchange for a review. They had no special requests besides releasing the review within a time frame of a few weeks, and I am in no way incentivized to speak highly of this set. Should you be interested, here is a non-affiliated link to Linsoul's site:
https://www.linsoul.com/products/tinhifi-p1-max-ii?_pos=1&_psq=p1+max&_ss=e&_v=1.0

How My Reviews Are Structured

I will start off by mentioning the packaging & accessories, design & comfort, then continue by placing the showcased IEM in my special trademarked graphs&graphics and give it a score on certain qualities to reach the final star score. Those that are seriously considering a sub-100€ planar, please read the song examples and comparisons below as well to get as much of a feel on what you could expect realistically. I really tried my best to cover a wide variety to paint the sonic picture of the set for as many of you as possible.

I will mention some songs of varied genres and try to convey what one can expect from the TINHiFi P1 Max II. As sources I have been using my FiiO BTR7 on high gain and Venture Electronics RA2B-FE + Prime DAC. Certainly no lack of power and quite a different taste on both. Listening was done at a volume ranging between 75-85dB. I am using the stock tips as to not add many unknowns, but was 'forced' to swap out the stock 3.5 cables to 4.4 on both sets to not limit the power.

Here is the quick and rough description of how I understand various star ratings:

1 star – do not even think about it :star2:
2 stars – it has too many drawbacks and gets demolished by competition :star2::star2:
3 stars – this item has the potential but feels a bit too bland and has multiple issues :star2::star2::star2:
4 stars – wonderful item with rare and mostly subjective drawbacks :star2::star2::star2::star2:
5 stars – eargasmic performance with all the aspects covered at an incredibly high level :star2::star2::star2::star2::star2:

Keep in mind these ratings are certainly affected by the item's price in the overall assessment too. Sometimes that will result in slightly higher score than based solely on my scoring of bass, mids, and treble, while other times it results in a slight penalty if I deem the item a tad overpriced.

In layman's terms - anything rated below 4 stars overall does not get a space in my regular rotation and is either stored and revisited some time later again just to see if my thoughts have changed, or it gets gifted.

Let's Get Going!

Packaging, Accessories, Design & Comfort


TINHiFi has figured out a playful way to keep the packaging simple and low-cost, while still sufficiently fresh and joyous for the buyer to impatiently dig into unboxing upon receiving their item. Giant panda is a cool little name too.

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A wonderfully upholstered cover in what feels like faux leather.
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One M pair of those red tips comes preinstalled on the IEMs themselves.
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Cable actually feels and looks decent, but knowing that planars like a bit of power, equipping it only with a 3.5mm plug seems a bit 'irresponsible' on TINHiFi's part.
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The design is a hard thing to judge, since we all like different stuff, but in my opinion this is a stunning and very unique faceplate design by TINHiFi. It honestly looks like a jewel while maintaining enough manliness.
The fit is very good too, since the shell contours in this natural fashion to allow for a snug fit against the concha.

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Graphics & Graphs & Scores

This trademarked graph I came up with does not come with a thick user manual. All you need to know is that sets further left are warmer than sets further right, and sets higher up are better technically than sets lower down. Those little yellow lines on both axis represent where sets with average technicalities and neutral overall balance lay.

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Here are my scores on the P1 Max II in individual categories. All three subcategories of each of the frequency spectrums can be rated 1-5. Keep in mind that I am primarily scoring sonic performance, regardless of the price, so cheaper (meaning sub 200€) sets getting a 3 in any given subcategory is already good going! I had to approach this in a simplistic manner so to keep it easy to understand and compare sets. Eventually, I will have to make a table of all sets I have rated so far.

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I have worked on trying to cut down on wordiness and all excess gibberish and rather improve upon my nikbr trademarked graphics to truly be able to compare IEMs visually since that offers an easier-to-comprehend, more interactive and simply more appealing experience.

Since these are still fresh to all of you, there are brief descriptions along with each of them:

Starting off, a true breakthrough in Six Basic Traits (SBT) that are crucial to the whole perception. Closer to the left smiley face the set is, the better it is at that trait.

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Secondly, a Magic Balance Board (MBB) that shows where the set gravitates towards in these three sound qualities – thickness, speed, and overall aim.

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Next up, a quick and easy Soundstage Measurement Tool (SMT) in this dumbproof fashion. Again, there are three possible smiley faces – the ones you see here are the teeth-showing 'yikes' emoji that shows my disappointment in this particular dimension of soundstage, and the 'hmmm' emoji that is not fully convinced but has no real complaints, so it's fine.

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Last but by no means not least, a Quarter-Circle Playground (QCP). The red centerpoint is the starting point where a set that's neither laidback nor energetic as well as being neither bassheady nor trebleheady would lie. If the set finds itself within any of the drawn semicircles, it is a through and through laidbacky/energetic/basshead/treblehead set.

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Since these are new, and I'm less than perfect, I realize there might be space for improvement. I'd ask for your feedback/critics/suggestions either in the comment section below or via private messaging. Thanks!


Song Examples

And let's compare it to its younger sibling, the DUDU.

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Soldier of fortune, Deep Purple
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P1 Max II
's guitar is possibly just a tad more synthetic right upon get-go, but also cleaner, more dynamic, and positioned more out-of-ears. Note attack and decay are crisper. The background accompanying guitar has more space to breathe and can be followed throughout the intro. Microdetailing is not too different while being just a bit less musical – so possibly DUDU succeeds at getting that balance more correct? Guitar is not as captivating but still respectably handled. Vocal presence is a bit less forward than on DUDU. I struggle choosing which I prefer. I do prefer the body and naturalness of the P1, though. That then presents the vocal in a much more emotional fashion. The alternating left-to-right sound allows for a great comparison of staging too. P1 does better in presenting a stage more in front as well as a bit wider and deeper. Then we get to the bass section joining the party. This is where the difference is once more quickly picked up on. P1's bass is more grown up. It rumbles and forms a wonderful base flowing into the low mids cleanly for the rest of the performers. It is also timbrally more correct. Very satisfying with this gorgeous bassline (at ~1:59 bass guitar gets a bit naughty and it's hella sexy on the P1) and the groovy drumming. Fantastic, truly.

DUDU's beginning guitar playback is tremendously lively and bursting with energy in each and every note. That background guitar playing in the middle but farther back is a bit difficult to distinguish whenever both are playing. The ever so slight details like finger slides and vocalist's breathy onset are there if I really dedicate 100% of my focus to them, but not as microdetailed as one could wish for (tuning is always a balancing act between capturing all minutae and just letting the song flow). Guitar really weeps its melody and grabs listener's attention before main vocal comes along to tell us a story. Let's add the bass guitar and drums. Drums are sufficiently punchy and present, while hihats and cymbals could be just a tad more aggressive and cleaner with their decay having more air and less of an 'sss' sound. Bass guitar remains in the background, but all notes are beautifully full sounding. The overall balance for such calm rock rhythms is almost spot on for my taste.

Post scriptum, once you turn up the volume higher bass gets a bit lost and overpowered by mids and treble on both sets, so a low-level-listening set, at least for me. And that is via a 3W per channel VE Stack, so no, lack of oomph is not to blame.


Creep, Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox feat. Haley Reinhart
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P1 Max II
goes ahead and fixes the lack of sweetness in Haley's vocal, but now she seems a bit more distant. Bass positioning is just a bit better and falls in line with Haley. Piano is also now placed on the same level as the rest and has just a bit more substance in its notes. Brass, however, is not better, in fact I think DUDU does it better. Overall, there are some areas P1 fixes successfully, but not enough of a fix to recommend it over the DUDU at their respective prices.

DUDU: Haley's vocal is as sweet as ever and DUDU does not ruin it. However, I would prefer just a bit more energy and less breathiness/smokiness/nosiness. Bass is ample in quantity. Its positioning I have a bit of a problem with. Instead of appearing behind Haley, he appears to come from below her in DUDU's sonic picture. It also struggles with those more pronounced notes and ends up overemphasizing them, so they become just a tad boomy. Piano is much higher up on stage than either bass or Haley. It does have that silkiness and sweetness I am missing in her vocal, though. When trumpet and trombone join they sound just a little bit too shy and soft around the edges. I am very picky with my brass and this gets it a bit wrong, but not too awful by any means. In the first chorus all six performers can heard, but bass gets a bit carried away while the rest are well measured.

The planar timbre is unavoidable here. It gets in the way of brass and her vocal too when she goes for it. An acquired taste. Not sure I can recommend either here. So brass & female vocal lovers beware.


House of the rising sun, alt-J, Tuka
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P1 Max II
handles vocals better, this is clear to me now. A better balanced and more supported presentation of both male and female vocals. To my ears, it handles sibilance area better too – that can be tip- and earcanal-sensitive. This song just sounds more captivating here. When the chorus gets a move on, individual elements have more breathing room. Lowest bass notes are a bit less impressive than on the DUDU that comes closer to that familiar DD rumble. I mostly look for quality midbass from planar drivers and P1 delivers. Precisely like DUDU's older sibling. DUDU has more character, P1 has finesse.

DUDU comes close to overpronouncing the numerous 's' sounds, but remains sibilance-free. I prefer this daring approach over a too cautious 6-7kHz area which kills lots of instruments' overtones. Both of their voices are sufficiently natural and positioned up high and in front of my eyes. When that chorus starts and the bass is just ridiculously overpowering in the recording, DUDU plays along and remains unstressed up to the point when the mix gets wilder and more crowded. Then the planar driver seems unable to handle everything with ease and control. Stage is nicely open and airy sounding, a quality that seems to be all planar's strength if I can judge after hearing 3 planar sets. Treble is energetic, but can become tiring.


Morning bird, Sade
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Let's see which pair captures the absolute epicness of this song better.

P1 Max II's piano has more substance, but actually somehow sounds less true and convincing than on DUDU. Bass kicks are more aggressive here and better layered. Rattlesnake is more clear and has its own place to wiggle its tail. She is spicier with nearing on sibilance at some points, but also sounds more detailed, more separated, more clear. That comes at a cost of sacrificing some of the soul DUDU provides her with. Soundstage is much more impressive than on DUDU since it extends deeper and therefore allows more breathing room to any song.

DUDU's weird quality is that despite a rather 2D soundstage it manages to make the instruments themselves feel more 3D, holographic, and separates them with decent imaging. Strings are just a bit soulless, but I am afraid that is the planar thing and their specific upper mids. Piano is rendered enjoyably. Those bass kicks have real strength to them. That rattlesnake sound is a nice little ornament to see how microdetailed the set is. DUDU does them sweetly, but a bit too ironed out and almost lacking that echo. She sounds wonderful and soaking in emotion without ever stepping into sibilance territory.


Infinity – original mix, DJ pastis, DJ Ninu, Wasi Distortion
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Let's s top messing around. Banger time.

P1 Max II starts off in a cleaner way but still packed with energy. Left-right extension comes in handy here to allow those supporting sounds more room. Piano is clearer and less pronounced which is a bit of a shame, I prefer DUDU's piano presentation. Bass comes in like a train. Possibly matching DUDU's aggressiveness, but it's way ahead of DUDU in its speed, tactility, onset and decay characteristics. Once more, P1's bass proves to be the superior one. Despite more energy in that sibilance region this song remains free from any painful sharpness even when turned up above 100dB – just for a few seconds, DO NOT LISTEN at those volumes for longer periods.

DUDU is a party right from the get go with the crazy synth and those left-right effects. Everything is just a bit of a mess, but not in a bad way since it still allows the listener to follow whichever part. When the bass comes in and we really get going, bass punches are aggressive but also a bit too soft as if Mike Tyson punched you through Grandma's fat old homemade pillow. This combined with the fact soundstage soon gets overcrowded and treble is not sufficiently extended nor detailed makes for a decent, but highly flawed listen.

This ends my song examples. Should you wish for any others, you can reach out to me via a private message.

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To Sum Up The TINHiFi P1 Max II

P1 Max II provides a more exciting listen than DUDU and does the bass segment very capably which is a step in the right direction for the planars, compared to, say the Timeless AE which still had obvious 'planarness' in bass. Midrange could be more natural and playful in character as well as the vocal placement which could be 'improved'. It looks gorgeous and fits very good too. Just a nice overall package that could be further perfected with some minor tweaks. A combination of both the DUDU and P1 Max's qualities would sum into a World-beating little planar.


Thanks for reading and stay wonderful.
o0genesis0o
o0genesis0o
I like your illustrations. Such a fun way to describe the sound of the IEM
MakeItWain
MakeItWain
Awesome review as always
Ozboyblu
Ozboyblu
Your reviews are so enjoyable. Thanks 🙏. I’m always impressed with your graphics. 👍

W0lrince

Previously known as Tzennn
Tinhifi P1 Max II - I thought this was single DD
Pros: - Good detail/speed as expected from planars
- The most natural sounds/timbre from all planars i've tried
Cons: - Overall tuning can be boring
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+ i'm a normal asian dude with some music producing background
+ i like clean balanced sound signature with focus on sub bass and lower treble, especially looking for a good dynamism and harmonic playthrough, i like vocal, not necessary mid dominant, can consider myself as treblehead
+ 60-68db listening session
+ Avarage score 4/10 (Quarks/ 7hz Zero) Middle score 6/10 (Tanchjim Kara)
+ Bias score is i like it or not, doesn't sum on overall score
- Bass (7.8/10): best bass performance out of all planar iem, big bold deep DD like bass with speed and precision of planar. Might not have the extension of DD but very close in fact, i thought this was 1DD first impression
- Mid (6/10): safe
- Vocals (6.3/10): natural, sound like DD, too laidback for my liking
- Treble (6.8/10): good detail as expected but sound rough occasionally, cymbal strike sound a little smoothen
- Detail (6.3/10): Macro (6/10), Micro (6.5/10)
- Soundstage (6/10): Yes, not a flat soundstage! Small room with limited height
- Imaging (5.3/10): better than stereo
Bias (4/10): safe warm neutral
Overall : 6.3/10

ahammedsojib

100+ Head-Fier
Tinhifi P1 Max ii review
Pros: ~ Comfortable & light weight resin shell.
~ Descent build construction.
~ Fast & deep mid bass punch (typical planar charecter).
~ Fun "V" shape tuning.
~ Good quality stock cable.
Cons: ~ Recessed lower mids and the upper mids become a bit shouty.
~ No carrying pouch out of the box.
~ Average soundstage and depth.
~ No bal cable option for purchase.
~ A bit source sensitive.
~ Minimal planar timbre and slight bass bleed issue.
★ Introduction :-

TinHiFi
is a well-known Chifi brand in the audio industry, Their once big hit product was T2. This IEM caused quite a stir at an affordable price.The brand is particularly recognized for good quality in-ear monitors (IEMs). They gained popularity for offering better sound performance at an affordable price, and making audiophile-based equipment accessible to a wider audience.
Tinhifi products often receive positive recognition for their sound quality and value for money, But they still lagging though Relatively compared to other IEM manufacturers. But today I'm here with the review of Tinhifi p1 max ii planar IEM. Although this is the first set from the Tinhifi product line-up that I have reviewed. I'll try to highlight all aspects of this IEM in my review. So that it is convenient for you to understand how equitable it is for this price category.


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★ Disclaimer :-

I purchased Tinhifi p1 max ii IEM from Linsoul audio. I had no financial agreement with them to promote their product.The entire opinion of this review is completely my personal.

★ Box content at a glance :-

The unboxing experience of P1 max ii was very ordinary. Which is a bit disappointing because this $100+ IEM doesn't come with a carrying pouch out of the box.There is an opportunity to complain about this to Tinhifi.

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1. A pair of P1 max ii IEM.
2. Two pairs generic eartips of different sizes and a pair of foam tips.
3. Decent 3.5mm 4-core Oxygen-free silver-plated copper cable×1
4. User manual guide ×1

5. Warranty card ×1


★ Specifications :-

~ Driver :-
Φ14.2mm Planar Magnetic driver.
~ Impedance :- 16Ω±15%
~ Rated power :- 5mW
~ Max power :- 10mW
~ Sensitivity :- 98+3dB@1kHz 0.126V
~ Distortion ratio :- 3%@1kHz 0.126V
~ Frequency response :- 10-20kHz
~ Connector :- 2-pin 0.78mm
~ Cable type :- 4-core silver-plated copper cable with 3.5mm gold plated jack.

★ Design, Build & Comfort :-

The Tinhifi P1 Max II IEM showcases a sophisticated design and descent build quality. The 3D printed resin shell looks like it's made with precision and its sleek housing and durable materials ensure both aesthetic appeal and long-term durability. Attention to design details, such as ergonomics and cable quality, enhances user comfort and overall experience.

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The stock 4-core silver plated copper cable has good build quality & The cable does not rub against the t-shirt while using the IEM and does not create any unwanted microphonics which is a big positive aspect of the cable. Although the cable is less prone to twisting, Tinhifi added a nice locking strap bracket to prevent it from twisting.

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Therefore, it will be considered ideal for use in indoor or outdoor travelling. But the quality of the eartips was not good. Generic eartips seemed useless to me, but the interesting thing is that it comes with a pair of foam tips that can be used to continue the initial level of listening. These features combined make it an ideal choice for users. So it will be the top choice for those who prioritize comfort for long time listening.


★ Sound Aspect :-

P1 max ii basically "V" shape tuned set. Since this is a set of "V" shaped tunings, there is naturally more bass and treble emphasis and the mids are a little behind, There is no exception here. The internal configuration of this set has 14.2mm Planar magnetic drivers which handle the entire sound frequency.
The tuning of this IEM is fun & engaging also tonality was a bit bright-ish but it is safe to say that I did not get any major listening fatigue from its sound. However, those who are very treble sensitive may get somewhat fatigue from this. The foam tips that come with it are quite effective for the bright nature of the treble region, because these tips greatly reduce the brightness of the treble area. I've used stock eartips as well as
aftermarket eartips during the sound testing period and it makes a good difference between fit, comfort, isolation and sound. I used which gave me good experience.


★ Gear used :-

1. Cayin Ru7 (Se & Bal both)
2. Questyle m15 (Se & Bal both)
3. Quloos Mc01 (Se & Bal both)
4. Epz Tp50 (Se & Bal both)
5. Fosi Audio Ds2 ~ 2024 (Se & Bal both)
6. Tanchjim space lite (SE)

Tinhifi p1 max ii planar IEM which is a set of 16Ω impedance whose sensitivity level is 98+3dB so a bit powerful amplification needed to drive it, but if a good quality dac amp or portable player is used, then it gets scaled up with the source and becomes better sounding, but a bit warmish or neutral sounding source will be more suitable with it.

Now, I will discuss the sound in detail, I will start with the Low end of this set, i.e. the bass....


★ The Bass :-



The P1 Max II offers well-controlled and tight bass response. A good amount of rumble is found in the sub-bass region. While not overwhelming, the bass is present and can handle complicated bass lines with clarity. As a planar, the fast attack & decay of bass was quite admirable but mid bass texture is noticeably lacking and some bleed with the lower mids which makes the bass note definition seems a bit weaker. Although it provides fairly clean low-end without any muddiness.

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★ The Mids : -

The mids are clear and fairly detailed, offering good vocal clarity and instrument separation. However, there is some shoutyness in the upper mids section, It may become a little peaky source wise. Which has made the female vocal thin, on the other hand lower mids was recessed and the body of the male vocal has a tendency to be a bit lifeless. This IEM captures vocal and instrumental nuances less effectively. So the mids section will be considered as one of its downside.


★ The Treble :-

The treble region is typically described as bright and detailed, providing good resolution and extension, But the treble part is somewhat disturbed by planar timbre. At the same time, the body of the treble also tends to be thin As a result the guitar string instrument & cymbals sound bright-ish & unnatural. However, some listeners may find the treble to be slightly sharp or sibilant, depending on personal preference, track and source materials .

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★ Technicalities :-

The P1 Max II offers a wide soundstage as 100$+ Planar in-ear monitor, with below average depth and height . Imaging is precise, allowing you to distinguish the positioning of various elements in a recording. On the other hand micro and macro details can portray fairly well most of the time. But tonality & timbre was not good, This is due to its planar glare. Overall, its planar magnetic drivers contribute to sound accuracy and speed, making it well suited for a wide range of genres.

★ Comparison :-

~ Hidizs MP145 (Regular varient 159$) ~


MP145 IEM is currently one of the best planar IEM under 200$. It is basically harman target 2019 v2 tuning which is considered mild U shape. The biggest strength of this IEM is bass or low end. It offers very clear, tight & controlled bass delivery where the physicality of the bass is blown out, even though the speed of the bass is less as a planar magnetic driver. But the midrange was clean and forward. Its vocal section is quite enjoying especially female vocal. So, the body of the male vocal is somewhat thinner side. On the other hand, the treble section was quite clean and well-extended, although due to the slightly planar timbre, the sound of some instruments seems more energetic, but technically it provided solid performance. Although the sound stage was fairly wide, the depth and height were surprisingly good and less amount of macro details. Overall its tonality & timbre was fairly accurate which is quite commendable as a 160$ planar IEM.

Vs ~ Tinhifi P1 Max ii~

The MP145 has several major differences with the P1 max ii. In mids section MP145 gave much better performance compared to P1 max ii. MP15 will be in a better position in terms of detail retrieval of treble section and better also impact & texture of bass, only P1 max ii will advance due to the speed of bass. Mp145 technically gave better performance but the amount of macro & micro details was more in P1 max ii. Even if it falls behind in sound performance, P1 max ii will be accepted by many people due to fit & comfort (3D printed resin shell) . On the other hand, the big and heavy metal shell like the giant tank of MP145 will not fit well in the ears of many people, as a result, it will disturb the fitting & long time usage experience.

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Overall rating out of 5 is what I would give 👇

Bass :
3/5
Mids : 3/5
Treble : 3.5/5
Technicalities : 3.5/5

Build & Aesthetics : 3.8/5

★ Conclusion :-

The Tinhifi P1 Max II offers decent sound quality with its fairly well-tuned Planar driver . Its comfortable design and durable build make it a solid choice for those who prefer comfort & long-time usability. However, its high price tag may deter some buyers. Because it has given ok type overall performance for the price but there are better options in the current market. I can recommend it for those who are planning to buy planar IEMs for the first time and also value comfort. But if you give more priority to the sound quality, there are better options in the current market. So Tinhifi should launch more value for money IEMs in market in the coming days.

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I've provided purchase link below for everyone's convenience 👇👇👇

Linsoul Audio (Link isn’t affiliated)

Hifigo (Link isn’t affiliated)

Shenzhen Audio (Link isn’t affiliated)
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RK Turan
RK Turan
You're presentations are a whole lot better then than before.Thanks for providing us with ideas.(I forgot my password so couldn't log in for a while.but still read them)
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Md Ismail Hossain
Looks cool for the price

Comments

sofastreamer

Headphoneus Supremus
Owning the p1, p1 plus and p1 max, i couldnt be more curious about sound differences. Cant wait to see a measurement. Would have bought it already, but it will take 4-5 weeks to arrive, so i will wait until they become available here.
 
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