Tipsy TM1 True Wireless Earphones

Ace Bee

Headphoneus Supremus
Tipsy TM1: Wireless Wonder
Pros: Pleasing Tonality
Relatively clean sound
Thumpy Bass with good control
Nice Imaging
Intimate presentation
Cons: Mids could be slightly more forward
Soundstage width
Mic quality needs improvement
Disclaimer:
The Tipsy TM1 was sent to me by my friend who organized an audition circle in my country on behalf of Tipsy. The impressions in this review are completely my own based on my usage with the pair. I have no affiliation with the brand or product being reviewed.

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Build and Fit:
The Tipsy TM1 is a TWS iem that has such a beautiful design that it just fits in my ears perfectly and just disappears. I cannot even feel them inside - so light, and the fit is so snug I never had any fear of dropping them out of my ears. The iem body itself is very solidly built - oozes quality. The faceplate has a nice marble like texture which adds more to its already premium feel.
The case of the TWS is made of ceramic and the quality of it can be assured from the very first touch. The case acts as a portable charger as well.

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Specifications:
  • Supports SBC/AAC/AptX Codec with Bluetooth 5.0 QCC3040
  • 8mm Dynamic Driver
  • Up to 7 hours playtime / 50 hours on the charging case (earphones can be charged approximately 5 times)
  • High design and beautiful shell. Battery case is USB C
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Connectivity:
I never used a TWS iem before, and honestly I was doubtful about how to pair it with my phone, how to turn it on, etc. However, the only time I struggled even a bit was just to pair it with my phone. After that, I just picked the left earbud up from the case, and within a second it got paired to my phone (provided my phone's bluetooth was one), and then pick up the right one, which gets paired within a second to the left one. The whole process takes barely two seconds - never expected that it will be such a breeze!
Within my 2BHK 1200 sq.ft apartment, I roamed around with TWS in my ear and keeping the phone at one place - never came across any signal drop.

The mic on the TM1 is average - it gets the job done, but not the very best.

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Sound:

Low:

Ahh, the instantly pleasing meaty and thumping bass! Made me smile almost immediately, especially when I realised it was not smearing over the other frequencies. The bass clearly has the emphasis here, but it is so clean it never feels bloated or unrefined. The textures are reproduced very nice, and details are not bad at this price range.

Mid:
The sound signature is in general V shape, so the mids are a bit behind the bass. But they are not muted, rather helps to create a bit of sense of space. The tonality is very natural - nothing sounds even slightly off. Details are quite good for the price. Nothing stood out in a negative way, but nothing was especially stellar also. Just overall a very pleasing representation of the mids.

Highs:
Smooth and airy. No sharp edges to make you feel uncomfortable, but still plenty energetic to provide the sparkles. The high notes were well separated, so presentation was quite airy. No unnatural peak that will make you wince.

Soundstage and separation:
Soundstage is very well rounded. It is not very wide, tall, or deep but it still presents the music in a very spacious way that it never feels congested. The presentation is intimate, but the separation is good between different instruments in this price bracket - nothing overlaps others. Imaging especially is quite notable - the positioning of different sounds are skillfully carried out.

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Conclusion:
Honestly, I was not expecting TM1 to sound so good. I always had a mindset that TWS has more money invested in the bluetooth tech than the actual sound part. Clearly, the same is not true in case of TM. Tipsy has taken great care in tuning the drivers to their best capacity as well. Honestly, the price of around 137 USD does not seem unreasonable for a TWS this good - swift hassle free pairing and beautiful sound.
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Ace Bee
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holsen
holsen
Nice write up @Ace Bee 1200 sq ft? wow, thats a big place in HK. I lived in Tung Lo Wan for 6 years (actually Tin Hau) right across the street from Victoria Park for 6 years ... I miss it. At least I miss how it was. Blessings to you.
Ace Bee
Ace Bee
@holsen Thanks man. Yeah in India, in some places it is still affordable to live in such an apartment even with a 9-6 job I currently have. :beyersmile:

JQuB3

New Head-Fier
Tipsy TM1 - A pearl of a TWS
Pros: Natural mids with good bass presence.
Excellent imaging and precision.
Phenomenal battery life.
Cons: Foam tips could have been included.
Stock tips may not provide a good seal for larger ears.
Disclaimer:-
The Tipsy TM1 was sent to me by my friend who organized an audition circle in my country on behalf of Tipsy. The impressions in this review are completely my own based on my usage with the pair. I have no affiliation with the brand or product nbeing reviewed.

Design and Fit
The TM1 is a beautiful handcrafted TWS with a marble-like texture and soothing color combination. The case is ergonomic and easily pocketable. Taking the Tipsy TM1 out of the case is reminiscent of taking a pearl out of an oyster.
The earpieces are lightweight and provide good passive isolation. The fit is comfortable and I found the stock white silicone tips to provide a better seal and overall listening experience when compared to the black narrow bore ones.

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Connectivity & Functionality

The Tipsy TM1 follows a master-slave pairing mechanism wherein the right earpiece needs to be connected before the left one. I wish the industry gets rid of the master-slave approach altogether as I’m accustomed to putting on the left earpiece first out of sheer force of habit. But that’s just me nitpicking. Apart from my gripes with master-slave technology, the pairing process was fairly simple on both Android and iOS.

Once paired, the TM1 has good range and connectivity. There was no loss of signal or broken transmission while I was listening to music on the TM1 and my phone was charging in the other room, which is about 6M with a wall in between. The call quality is decent and the CVC technology does provide better performance than most of the TWS’ I’ve tried. However, I’m yet to come across a TWS that works as well as a neck-band or a wired IEM for calls.

The TM1 connected to my Android device using AptX and with the iOS device using AAC. Surprisingly there is no noticeable lag or latency while watching videos or gaming. The TM1 supports wireless charging and I cannot insist enough on how convenient it is to have a TWS case that supports wireless charging. In terms of specifications, it is IP54 certified, which means it can handle some dust and splashes of water.

At around 5.5 hours of continuous usage, the battery life is amazing. The carry case can provide an additional 36 hours or so which is a remarkable feat considering the size of the carry case. The battery life results are based on my usage with the volume level set at about 85%.


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Sound

Lows

The bass of the TM1 is punchy and slightly elevated. The boost is pleasant and not disturbing or nauseating. The bass is tight and precise with an all-encompassing presence.
The bass does not bleed into the Mids. I found the bass presence sufficient and suitable to my preference while using the white silicone tips. I couldn’t get a good seal with the black silicone tips due to which I could perceive a substantial loss in the quantity of bass.

Mids
Mids are nicely done on the TM1. Instruments in this region are presented with detail and resolve quite nicely. The sublime vocals provide for a laid-back presentation, wherein, it seems like the vocalist has taken a step back. The vocals don’t feel distant or disconnected at any point though. Female vocals are spot on, containing a fair amount of depth and texture. Overall, the TM1 has very natural-sounding mids that are well balanced with the rest of the frequencies.



Highs
The treble is sparkly and well defined. The lower treble might be a tad bit boosted to my liking but it never gets harsh or fatiguing. The treble is energetic and involving but without being edgy. It goes exactly in line with my personal preference for the most part. It's enjoyable and pleasing without any of the treble murder you get from cheap commercial TWS.



Soundstage and Imaging
The soundstage is surprisingly wide and deep. The spherical sound stage results in a holographic stage. This is easily the widest sounding TWS I have heard. I’d rate it at par to many audiophile-grade IEMs in this price range, if not better. The imaging is probably the highlight of the TM1 with its precision and killer accuracy. Tipsy has nailed the tuning in this regard, and you genuinely get the feeling of carrying some audiophile goodness in your pocket on the go.


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Conclusion

The Tipsy TM1 provides great sound performance and battery life for its price point. The build quality is awesome and it is easily one of the best TWS I have heard to date. It even outperforms some audiophile staples at this price point in some technical departments. Overall, I’d say the Tipsy TM1 is a must-have TWS for any audiophile looking for some pocketable aural bliss on the go. The TM1 will leave you tipsy for sure.

machinegod

New Head-Fier
One of The Better Sounding TWS
Pros: Sharp, pinpoint and precise imaging.
Well balanced sound, nothing is overdone.
Very impressive case build quality.
Superb battery life.
Cons: Pairing is slightly finicky.
Possible seal issues for big ears.
Foam tips not included which could have helped with proper seal.
Build & Fit
The carry case of the TM1 is made of ceramic which give it a premium feel and heft to it. I haven't come across a TWS with such a premium material on its carry case.
It does feel premium but unfortunately, ceramic doesn't make it scratch-proof as in my unit the case has attracted a few scratches from months of usage.
The earpieces themselves are lightweight and on the small side and feature the acrylic faceplate like the other offerings from Tipsy. The stem of the TM1 is shorter than average,
and people with big ears might have some seal issues. I have medium ears and I have seal issues, tip rolling is recommended which should fix the problem. Optimum seal is needed for reasons which shall be discussed in the sound section.

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Connectivity, Battery, Range and Mic Quality
The TM1 features the new Qualcomm QCC 3040 chip and the Bluetooth 5.0. Pairing with the phone is instant with consistent result. However the earpieces use the Master-Slave mechanism of pairing with themselves.
Getting the earpieces to pair with each other consistently requires a certain order : Take the left out, wait for blue light to flash. Take the right out, wait for blue light to flash. Then the earpieces pair to each other.
If the order is reversed, I have faced inconsistent result. I hope Tipsy gets rid of this outdated Master-Slave Technique.
The case sports a Type C port (Nice!) and features wireless charging as well (Nice!).
Tipsy advertises a 6+50 hour battery life (6h = earpieces, 50h= case). In my experience, the rated battery life needs to be taken with a spoonful of salt in general as the parameters used aren't made public. In my usage you can squeeze 4.5h from the earpieces
listening at around 80% volume and around 40h more from the case. In short, the battery life of TM1 is brilliant! I barely reached for the charger, what a relief.
As for range, I can't give an exact number in meters but I felt no signal drop even though there were multiple thick walls between me and the phone. Actual results will vary depending on the phone.
Most TWS mics are, well, subpar. The mic in TM1 has the same "underwater garble" in the background. But it is totally usable should you need to take a call on the go. It's just not the best in class.

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Sound Quality
Boy oh boy, do these have a great sound to it. Let's face it, TWS usually sound like poop, even if it comes from an "audiophile" brand. But the Tipsy TM1 is THE best sounding TWS I have tried, period.
Clean bass that has authority but no hint of bloat or bleed into the midrange. Enough texture in the bass region, separating it from the commercial junk that shoves bloated one-note bass in your face.
The treble is smooth, no harshness or rough edges to speak of, enough air to give it an open-ness to the sound. This isn't your typical treble tuned to appeal to the masses (i.e not treble murder), it sounds quite natural actually.
The midrange is plenty good for a TWS, it does indeed sound a bit thin, lacking body but it isn't distant like in the case of most V shaped tuned TWS. Male and female vocals appear to have slightly lesser body than there should be,
but it's mostly noticeable if you're coming from a mid-centric background. To sum up the tuning, I would say it's a very mild V shape, which is tastefully done.
I would like to add that the bass response is heavily seal dependent. Even the slightest loose seal and you lose most of the bass. So it's essential to have a complete seal.
The TM1 has stupendous imaging and a very well rounded soundstage. The soundstage isn't quite wide, but it is very well rounded, an encapsulating sphere around your head. And that imaging! damn! it has better imaging that most audiophile IEMs in the price range.
Pinpoint, sharp and precise imaging all around the soundstage.

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Conclusion
This is by far the best sounding TWS I have tried. I can't fault the TM1 in any aspect. It's sound signature will satisfy not only the casual listener but also the "audiophile".
A strong recommendation if you can cough up the 899 RMB asking price (as of writing this review).
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gadgetgod

1000+ Head-Fier
Tipsy TM-1 TWS Review: A Great Performer!!
Pros: Looks & Build Quality
Superb Sound
Battery Life
Connectivity Range
Cons: Touch is laggy sometimes
True Wireless has already become a huge market with thousands of products to choose from. While there are some cheaper ones that are easily available on Aliexpress for as low as 20-30$, some premium brands like Apple, Sennheiser, Shanling, and many more have focused on audiophile-grade Truly Wireless Set of earphones too. Today I am gonna review one such high-resolution pair of truly wireless earphones from a well-known Chi-Fi brand Tipsy, called the Tipsy TM1. To be very honest, I have not tried many TWS as I was hugely disappointed by my first pair of TWS, something called Noise X5(a TWS gifted to me by my friend from India). It was way below my expectations from an earphone of about 70$ price range. After that, I got to try Sennheiser Momentum, a very solid pair though priced heavily at about 299$(Retail price). So, basically, the Tipsy TM1 is my third pair of TWS and I am surprisingly impressed by its sound quality. It has a price tag of about 120$ at the time of writing this review. You can purchase it from Aliexpress here if you want.
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Disclaimer:-
This unit of Tipsy TM1 is sent to me by my friend who is organizing an audition circle for the pair in my country on behalf of Tipsy. All the impressions in this review are completely my own based on my usage with the pair.

Tipsy TM-1:-
Tipsy is a well-known name in the industry for their HiFi IEM’s such as the Dunmer Pro. The TM-1 is their first pair of Truly Wireless earphones in the international market. Tipsy has a reputation in the market for their gorgeous looking IEMs and the TM-1 is also not an exception. The brand advertises it to have hand-made ear shells that actually look really good in real life. The pair features an 8mm Diamond-like nano diaphragm dynamic driver unit with Qualcomm QCC3040 Bluetooth chip providing Bluetooth V5.0 connectivity. It supports the latest features like cVc noise reduction tech, smart touch controls, IP54 dustproof and waterproof ratings, and many more features. It is available to purchase from Aliexpress at a price of 120$ at the time of writing this review.
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Packaging & Accessories:-
Tipsy TM1 has very good packing for a pair of TWS of this price range. It is a small rectangular cardboard box with a TM-1 branding image on top of it with some technical details(like Qualcomm QCC3040 chip & more). As we open up the packaging we are directly greeted with the pair and its charging case on the first layer of the packaging. Below lies our other accessories that include a USB Type-C charging cable, some pairs of ear tips, and a setup guide for the earpieces. Well, that’s just it for the contents of the package.
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Package Contents:-

>One pair of Tipsy TM-1 TWS earphones.

>One charging case.

>Three pairs of soft silicone tips(White).

>Three pairs of hard silicone tips(Black).

>One USB Type-C charging cable.

>User manual.

Design, Build Quality & Fit:-
The Tipsy TM-1 is a very beautiful-looking pair. Tipsy advertises it to be hand-made, they actually look phenomenal. The earpieces have a marble finish on the faceplates that add to the premium look of the pair. They are designed in a simple ergonomic design with light-weight aesthetics providing a very comfy fit covering the entire ear canal. The pair is very comfortable to wear even for long music sessions. Also since the earpiece covers the entire ear canal, the pair provides excellent noise isolation.
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The included charging case is very compact and sturdy. One can easily carry the pair daily in their pocket without any trouble. The included silicone tips are of average quality nothing special in them. I got the best fit with the white soft silicone tips included in the package.

Connectivity:-
I used the pair with two different sources, one is my iPhone 11 and the other is my Cayin N3. I found no issues in connectivity both the earpieces got connected immediately with each other when I pull them out of the case. The best part is the connectivity range, they have a wide connectivity range, I wandered around my office space while the connected source device was on my table that too without any lag or connection break. Pretty impressed by the connectivity of the pair.

With iPhone 11:-
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The TM-1 pairs well with a normal smartphone like the iPhone 11. It is at the adequate audible volume at about 60-70% of the volume range on the phone. Pretty enjoyable experience.

With Cayin N3:-
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I have no idea why but the volume is very less when connected with N3. I listened at full volume at high gain for adequate volume levels on the N3. Personally liked the pairing with smartphones.

Touch Functionality:-
Both the earpieces support touch functionality on the earpieces. While playing music if I touch on any of them it gets stopped though it's not always instant and seems to lag a bit. Touching on any of them starts the music playback again. But it’s a bit laggy and not smooth.
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Mic Quality:-
Tipsy advertises the TM-1 to support cVc noise reduction tech for crisp voice-over calls. It provides pretty decent voice clarity, for a TWS I am pretty impressed with its mic quality.

Sound Quality:-
Now come’s the most important part of an earphone, its sound quality. And to be honest, I was not expecting the TM-1 to sound this good. They have a very decent bass response with fantastic mids and sparkly, fun treble section. The Lower end sounds natural that is neither overpowering nor too dull. It adds the required punch to make the output enjoyable and fun. The vocal response is very pleasant and carries a natural tonality to them. It is quite amazing to see a TWS performing such well, though there is a noticeable background hiss, especially at louder volumes. Other than that the pair performs very well.

Lows:-
Tipsy TM-1 has a decent low-end response, nothing too over or heavy. The slams are precise and to the point, the sub-bass shows good rumble. It is not thunderous or ear kicking, but It is decent enough to complement the other frequencies and provide an enjoyable output. Dance Monkey by Tones & I provides a groovy output with its quick punches.

Mids:-
The mid-frequency response with the TM-1 is very good. Instruments specially Guitars, Pianos, are presented very well with a crisp, detailed, airy response. Both the male and female vocals have a good sense of weight to them. I loved listening to acoustic and pop artists like Angus & Julia Stone, Damien Rice, Taylor Swift, as the pair complements vocals with a lovely natural tonality and crisp clarity.

Highs:-
Tipsy TM-1 presents the users with an energetic treble with enough sparkle to make the output fun and enjoyable. There is no sibilance or harshness even at louder volumes. The output is very clean and detailed, producing good details in our music. The pair performs well even for complex tracks like God Of War by Tina Guo, Down With The Sickness by Disturbed, and more heavy-metal tracks.

Soundstage:-
The Tipsy TM-1 doesn’t have any super-wide or huge soundstage. It sounds just adequate, but with crisp instrument clarity, the output feels perfect. Imaging and instrument positioning is pretty good with the pair.
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Battery Life:-
The Tipsy TM-1 has pretty good battery life. The pair lasts for about 5 hours on a single charge, while the charging case allows for about 7-8 full charges on a single charge. So in total, we are getting about 40 hours of battery life.
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Final words:-
In my opinion, if you are looking for a fun-sounding TWS pair with good comfort and enjoyable sound output, the Tipsy TM-1 is a great option to consider. It delivers a crisp, detailed performance with good battery life. If I plan on ever going the TWS way, this might be the one where my search will end as it is quite affordable!!
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RoXor

New Head-Fier
Tipsy TM1 – one of the best sounding TWS I reviewed!
Pros: 1. Good detailed sound
2. Good soundstage and imaging
3. Good battery backup
4. Good call quality
5. Premium look and functional design
Cons: 1. Bass could have more punch
Disclaimer:

The unit has been sent to me by Tipsy as a part of a review circle. I am not working or affiliated to Tipsy and I am not being paid or influenced otherwise to say anything positive or negative about this review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Note: Please note that my opinions and ratings are based on price, category, market competition and personal expectations and are subjective in nature.

Introduction

Tipsy is a known brand in the market, it has quite a line up in the wired IEM range but this time Tipsy has something new to offer, the TM1. It is a truly wireless earphone available at the price of 139USD.
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Design, Build Quality, Comfort and Fit

The TM1 features an IEM like design, with a beautiful faceplate with touch control. The earpieces are lightweight, fits comfortably and stays put. Even with long sessions, I didn’t feel any stress or fatigue on my ears. The case is pretty compact and looks premium, one need to pull the right earpiece first and then the left earpiece for seamless pairing. Tipsy’s design is usually very minimalistic but with good quality and comfort, it stays the same with TM1.
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Usability and Functionality

Connectivity is pretty fast and good on the TM1. I checked the extent of its connectivity, at random the connectivity extends to approx 10m radius from the source device and upto 6-7m with two brick and mortar walls between them, it is like you can freely roam around your apartment or workplace with your source device in another room. This is pretty impressive connectivity for a TWS, the best I have ever seen.

Moving on, the call quality is decent. I had no issues receiving and making calls, I could hear clearly and I don’t think the person at the other end was having any issues hearing me, they never complained!

With devices that have Aptx, the TM1 connects via Aptx. I believe Aptx is fairly superior than SBC codec and is fairly evident while listening to music.

Sound Impressions

The first thing you notice when you listen to TM1 is exceptional details and clarity on the top end. There’s some amount of energy and decent sparkle, with good air in the highs. The bass quantity is decent and quality is good too. The quantity might not satisfy bassheads, but for someone like me, I prefer a balanced presentation, which is what TM1 exactly has. The mids are smooth and appropriately forward, they sound natural. The decent soundstage and good imaging provide a good media consumption experience. The overall tonality is quite natural. This kind of performance in TWS is very rare. The amount of details and the overall presentation is better than most wired IEMs available at this price range.

Conclusion

TM1 is indeed the best sounding TWS I have reviewed. Others that I reviewed in this price range are Shanling MTW100 and RHA TrueConnect. MTW100 had more features like Ambient Mode, but this is something which is rarely useful to me. TM1 still gets extra points for the sound it offers at an affordable price.
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abheybir

500+ Head-Fier
Tipsy TM1: A Merry High TWS IEM
Pros: 1. Musical Sound Signature
2. Punchy bass and Sparkling Highs
3. Good Imaging and Clarity
4. Premium looks and feel
5. Very Comfortable and light weight
6. Wireless charging and excellent battery backup
7. Low latency/APTX
8. Quality Microphone
Cons: 1. Background Hiss during idle mode
2. Tricky to pair master-worker earpieces
3. Touch Control can be laggy at times
Introduction
Tipsy has made a grand entrance in the market of truly wireless earphones with its latest product TM-1. Like the other products of Tipsy, TM-1 has an elegant design and a superb look-feel and exceeds the expectation of a wireless musical earphone. It comes with a stylish charging box that complements the earpieces perfectly and provides an extraordinary battery backup at this price range. TM-1 provides a rich listening experience along with flawless voice calling and is available in two attractive colors - Pearl Grey and Coral Orange.

Features:
Unit: 8mm type diamond nano diaphragm dynamic unit
Bluetooth chip: Qualcomm QCC3040
Bluetooth version: Bluetooth V5.0
Audio decoding: SBC, APTX-TM, AAC
CVC call noise reduction
Smart touch control and Wireless Charging
IP54 dustproof and waterproof

Packing List:
TWS Earphones, Charging Case, Earmuffs, Service card, Manual, Charging cable

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Disclaimer:
I have received Tipsy TM1 review circle sent from the brand itself in exchange of honest reviews. All impressions of sound are subjective to my own listening and my sources and is based on my experience with TWS earphones of similar hardware configurations and price range.

Sources:
For this review the unit has been paired to:
1. Vivo X50pro (AKM - AK4337A): using APTX HD
2. LG V30+ (ESS Sabre - ES9218P): Forced used AAC (Quality emphasized)
3. Dell Inspirion 7000 Series Laptop: Default Windows 10 Bluetooth drivers

Highs:
Brilliant details and sparkling highs which one notices straight out of the box. There is no sibilance or harsh tones at any point of time. Treble response is well extended, and airiness is all around the headroom. The lower treble felt bit elevated whereas the higher region seems getting rolled off and thus creating a wonderful treble response with no sibilance or harshness altogether with crispier details when required. The overall presentation in terms of treble response in tracks like “Quartet:I” by John Cage and “Born, Never Asked” by Laurie Anderson. Moreover, I enjoyed the song “Rehna tu” by AR Rahman a lot on these as of the airy crisp detailing of all the falling droplets, cymbals, bells, whistles and other instruments.

Mids:
The mid spectrum reproduction was on neutral side and was very much engaging. The lower mid spectrum does feel bit elevated giving very nice presentation to instruments like guitars. There were various tracks on which the mids felt very much engaging and complemented the elevated treble and bass regions.
The male vocals have a depth to them and came out very well while listening to “Superman” by Ronan Keating, there was a nice depth in male vocals, the guitars were engaging and doesn’t fail even a single moment to give a soul to the song. Similar impact was there while listening to “Beautiful loser” by Bob Seger, the male vocals were deep and were complemented by forward guitar, airy cymbals and punchy drums.
The female vocals on other hand sounded very pleasant. Be it the voice of Taylor Swift in the song “You belong with me” or Daiyan Trisha singing the cover of “Memories”, the vocals were sweet and complemented with elevated bass and treble but was very clear and without any sibilance.

Lows:
The Bass response of TM1 is very punchy and felt bit elevated specially towards the mid-section of bass which resulted in quite a nice presence factor in all instruments in lower frequency range. The earphones although struggles a bit in sub-bass region but responds well to equalizers. I enjoyed listening to my favourite bass-oriented track i.e. “Tokyo Drift” by KVSH, the bass was tight and precise.

Soundstage:
TM1 felt average in terms of soundstage. It is quite wide but lacks verticality. Tested tracks like “Hello” by Neelix , “Dream Catcher” by Bassnectar and on all of them the verticality was completely missing but they do shine out in other aspects like detailing, imaging and presentation of bass and treble and overall experience despite of lack of soundstage felt very much engaging.

Detailing/Imaging:
The TM1 offers accurate imaging and very fine micro detailing amongst all the TWS pair I have used so far. The separation between all the instruments is phenomenal, I have never imagined any TWS pair capable of such refined presentation. While playing Speechless by Naomi Scott- all the instruments were well placed, be it the drums, pianos, violins, cymbals etc. everything was distinguishable and accurate. I must say imaging is the best aspect of TM1.

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Connectivity:
The range on these earpieces is excellent, I have faced no interruptions or jitters at any point of time, although the initial pairing of earpieces can be tricky as of master-worker sort of algorithm between right and left earpieces but once paired successfully the reconnection is buttery smooth and earpieces get pair themselves in no time once the box is opened.
There was no lag while using OTT application like YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime on phone/laptop. Also, the response time while playing games was very good.
The overall battery backup was also substantial. During my listening session, the battery last for about 5hours on the earpieces while using APTX at about 60% volume. TM1 support both wireless and wired charging via USB-C.

Call Quality:
I have faced no issues in receiving or making calls via TM1 both on 4G and other VOIP applications. The microphone quality is top notch and offer quite good noise cancellation. The touch controls do lag sometimes but that’s not much of a showstopper.

Comparisons:
Tipsy TM1 vs Jabra elite 65t:

I use Jabra elite 65t mostly for calling purpose. The microphone quality is quite similar, Noise reduction is although better with Jabra 65t. The other downside that have been observed was the gesture and feedback part which sometimes feels buggy. Also, as already discussed. the initial pairing is bit tricky on Tm1 but once paired successfully the operation is perfectly smooth. Also, there is no haptic feedback mechanism to gesture control in TM1.
Now coming to sound quality, this is where TM1 stands out from Jabra elite 65t in every single aspect. Also, it fits well and has very less weight which makes it comfortable for even long duration. Plus, it supports wireless charging along with APTX HD Bluetooth formats and have better battery performance. Overall, I would personally recommend Tipsy TM1 over Jabra elite 65t and other TWS earphones at similar price range.

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Final Verdict:
Tipsy TM1 is quite a beautiful pair of TWS IEMs with a powerful battery box at a very decent price segment. These earpieces are super comfortable and looks quite elegant in ear. It has been tuned very well. The soundstage, detailing and clarity are exceptional as per the price range. The bass and treble response is very refined and bit elevated which gives a nice musical presentation with beautiful mids and good separation. The call/mic quality is top notch. In the nutshell, it is a very versatile pair of TWS earphones with low latency and best suited for music, movies, games and calling giving a perfect price to performance value giving latest features like APTX, wireless charging and nice battery backup.
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gab840

100+ Head-Fier
Tipsy TM1 - Excellent Wireless Product for its Price Point
Pros: Astounding Imaging , Great Clarity & Energetic Treble
Cons: Bleak Bass & Sound-stage leaves a little more to be desired to an already excellent product
Tipsy TM1

I got the item by the Tipsy Team for review in exchange for a honest and unbiased opinion.
The review is based on my own personal experience with the pair. I am not affiliated or paid by anyone to write positive or negative about the product.

TM-1 is being advertised as true wireless stereo earphones by Tipsy based on Qualcomm QCC 3040 chip with Bluetooth 5.0. They come in two color variants, one being a shade of silver-ash & another being shade of pink/orange advertised as MR.Miss TM-1 for either him or her as the name suggests.We will be reviewing MR.TM-1 color variant here. As per Tipsy, there is no sound difference between the two except for the aesthetics part i.e. coloring design here. Either variant is priced at 137$.

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First few things which one will notice immediately in their little time with TM1 is the Treble, the presentation, imaging & the clarity.

Above are really the highlights of this product. You will immediately be awed with its flawless representation of all the instruments in the track not only how well they are separated from each other but presented in the small space with cohesiveness. Some products tend to separate instruments & present them in such a manner that they seem to lose their integrity. Along with good separation it's the cohesiveness of all the instruments working together which makes the music beautiful. But nothing to worry here, with TM1's excellent separation, all the instruments are well & clearly represented not going too far that you stop enjoying the music & feel like that you are just segregating or dissecting the track. Tipsy just found the fine line b/w separation & balance of all the instruments well-presented together making you hear details & enjoy the music. Simply say quality to separate and put different instruments cohesively is an art which tipsy does beautifully. Listening to "Mosane" by E.S. Posthumus was a delight with all the instruments beautifully presented around female vocals there. Similarly listening to "Lovers' Lament" by William Davies shows you the power of instrument separation, clarity & presentation of Tipsy TM1. Clarity is great with this device. To be honest I didn't expect that level of clarity with it considering the price range it is in. As Clarity & imaging goes hand-in-hand together, these are the positive aspects of TM1's.

Treble is great, its clean, really energetic with modest spark. Because of the highly energetic treble, sometimes few instruments may feel on a little thinner end but alas it is still beautifull & well presented with nice resolution. On trebly tracks you will get a little feel of that airy presentation too because of the treble but more of that will come when we discuss the sound-stage part. Another scenario may come with the energetic treble is that there could be chances of some sibilance, harshness or say little edge on the tracks. Well I didn't find edginess or harshness as such on any of the tracks I heard neither was sibilance. But to completely check it I also checked anime for Japanese voice-overs as I have experienced previously using other products some sibilance or hissing in Japanese voice-overs which otherwise is not clearly present in musical tracks. Unfortunately that "sss" feel is present on the voice-overs in animes so people who watch a lot of anime & use the same gear to listen to music & watch anime will have to consider this aspect. There is very very little roll of on the higher end of treble but that’s ok considering the trebles are already quite energetic so that’s not a case which will put the treble presentation down here.

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Mids are also an aspect which TM1 does nicely. In various tracks, the vocals & the instruments falling in Mids are presented with detail & clarity & is quite resolving. Esp. the instruments which tend to fall b/w Mid & High Mids like flute or the ones which transit from one range to other range (from Mids to Trebles) are great as Treble is already good on it. Vocals are fine esp. the female vocals, male vocals to me felt a little sublime, if you put some attention then you will find they are presented more in depth & the instruments take up all the front part. It’s not v-shaped but it’s the presentation in few tracks which is like it. It was apparent on tracks like Gurren Lagann - Libera Me From Hell, but otherwise male vocals were nicely presented & were quite spot on the various tracks I listened too. That doesn’t mean that Lower Mids are bad, in-fact they are quite neutral & good or say on some tracks feels just one notch lower than the neutral part but otherwise good. In case if you are fan of the texture presented by the lower mids then you will not find it here. But it is well represented & with its price point its quite balanced & nice.

Bass is something which is a hit and go here. Mid Bass is ok, I will not go on to say that its completely bleak but its little on the lower side of the neutral. It is not bad not amazing, it is enough there to support the tracks. I would have liked a touch more bass in this area. It is enough to not to make a song loose its energy that is the good part but bass-heads should stay away .Sub bass is almost non-existent though on some tracks it tries to bring it out but when it is there it just rolls-off quickly. It will be a no-no situation for people who are into dubstep or similar genres. Drops and others are not impactful & will not satisfy one. For a balanced music with bass on little lower end TM1 actually does good.One of the problem comes with weak bass is that it tends to takes away the energy of a song but the bass presented here is just enough that you will not lose the energy a song caters. TM1's still were able to keep the energy of the various tracks I tested (not considering heavy dubstep etc).Tracks like Hecq - Sura were quite well represented & I didn’t feel any or much lack of energy there in general but yes you might miss the mid & sub bass power required in that track. Electronic guitars are also finely represented thanks to the outstanding clarity TM1's have.

TM1's have an average sound-stage but supported by its top-notch imaging it works actually well. You will not be missing any instrument & tipsy TM1 will make you hear each and every instrument that is recorded.Width is fine, depth is average but height is lacking.If it was a tad more the sound-stage would have been great .But then TM1's amazing imaging comes to the rescue & does wonders. Tracks which are more focused on mids & treble even sometimes tend to give an airy impression with its depth and width. Ambient tracks too shine well on it. It also presented itself well with the complex & busier tracks which is a feat for an item in this price range.

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Well coming to aesthetics, it’s a fine-looking product with good packaging and box. With a small metal case its really easy to carry anywhere which is good. The problematic part was that there is no response or feel or say feedback to the invisible buttons when you are pressing the ear buds from above for connecting/pairing or using any other functionality. A response or feedback should have been there so that user is aware that they pressed or triggered something. Now this creates an issue with accessbility part, you are trying to increase or decrease the volume but you might end up shutting down the iems completely in the middle of your audio session and vice versa. Its all about the timing but without any feedback on pressing the iem from above it gets really difficult as an extra second or two and you might end doing something else entirely than what you actually wanted to do. To connect with phone or laptop one just need to press both left and right buds for 4-5 seconds. After which the connection with the smartphone is instantly formed but on a laptop with Windows 10 installed, it takes at-least 15 sec to get ready to be used. USB-C charging port is present here & battery life is great. With fully charged it does bring up to 5-6 hours of continuous audio session which is literally quite good.

Overall Tipsy TM1 is a wonderful product in its price segment. The presentation, imaging & clarity along with its high-end treble makes it quite engaging & enjoyable. They are tuned very well & in-spite of their few weaknesses (Bass heads should stay away) Tipsy TM1's does an awesome job representing the music beautifully in quite a resolving & detailed manner.

Tipsy TM1 was reviewed via using both smartphones & laptop with all loss-less tracks used .

Details of the item: http://www.tipsyears.com/product/details/id/29.html

Link for Purchase: http://www.tipsyears.com/purchase.html
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Tipsy TM1 - Hidden TWS gem.
Pros: Amazing battery life.
Price to performance ratio.
Ideal for gym.
Wireless charging.
Great sounding pair.
Cons: Weird placement of USB-C.
Not the best pairing technique.
Background hissing.
Introduction :

Tipsy is definitely not a new player in the audiophiliac market and their Dunmer was very well received by many reviewers. Tipsy first started out in 2016 out of China and they have seemingly great build quality and sound quality for a new brand. Their new TM1 promises a lot on paper but does it sound as good as other TWS or IEMs or is it just a miss?

Disclaimer :

The review was tested at 137.79$ and all the judgement was made keeping the exact same price in mind. We're not responsible for any price change that might alter this review.

This item was graciously provided by Tipsy for review in exchange for a honest and unbiased review. The review was written by the team in our own accord and no thoughts or judgements were altered in any way.

Purchasable Link :

Tipsy Official Store

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Specification :

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Unboxing and Accessories :

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Unboxing is no shorter than expected, the box is fairly small with a cover on top. The cover has some specification written to it. Once you open the box which is magnetically attached, you are presented with a case that is fairly small and sitting in foam along with left and right buds. Under the foam you’ll find some paperwork, manual and a USB C to A cable along with some sets of eartips. Coming to eartips they are not the best, wide bore and thin tips. For a better result we recommend using Final Audio tips or Spinfits.

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Case and Buds :

For a good, portable TWS, case size matters a lot. You don’t want to be annoyed fitting it in your pocket everyday. TWS is all about convenience and TM1’s case footprint is really small. It’s easily pocketable and it won’t bulge out of your pocket. The case feels really dense and well built and has a ceramic finish to it. Due to ceramic finish it is prone to fingerprints and scratches on daily usage, we didn’t find build quality an issue and it shouldn’t be because it’s built really well. Coming to hinge design, it’s a two stage hinge and the opening/closing of the case feels snappy and tight. It's all built to last long and material choices are excellent. The buds are fairly small and they are shaped like a typical in-ear monitor with a beautiful faceplate on top. It sits really well and the sound isolation is on point and does a great job of blocking outside noise. The outside faceplate acts as a touch control area. You can play/pause or skip some tracks by just tapping on the faceplate. The touch is responsive and not super sensitive which is a good thing as it shows no signs of ghost touches. The last thing you want in your TWS is music pausing because of ghost touches.

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Connectivity :

For connectivity it uses Bluetooth 5 paired with Qualcomm’s QCC 3040. QCC 3040 is an entry level class-D chipset, the connectivity is reliable. There are no hiccups while music playback or video playback. No call dropouts were noticed in our testing as well. To pair TM1 with your phone all you need to do is press on both left and right buds for about 3 seconds until they enter pairing mode and then they can be connected with your phone. They use the “Master-Slave” technique to connect to each other. Pairing process could’ve been a little bit better like other TWS but it’s not a deal breaker either.
Our testing was done on iPhone 11 Pro, there is no lag while watching movies or listening to music. There was very slight, negligible lag with few games. That being said it performs really well for it’s price.

Battery :

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Tipsy is claiming for 6 hours of playback on the buds and 50 hours on the case. In our testing it came a little shorter than expected, on high volumes with roughly 80-85% they lasted for roughly 4 hours and 40 mins and then they were back in case for a quick charge. The case gives roughly 40 more hours of additional juice. They support both wireless and wired charging via USB-C.

Sound Quality :

Bass (8/10) :

Considering the fact that these are TWS and provide wireless IEM experience, we were really shocked by the quality of the bass that is reproduced by these TWS. The bass is fast and punchy with a lot of presence that is felt, some instruments came forward like never before. As said earlier as well the bass is very precise and hard hitting not like Campfire or Blon - BL03, due to this precise nature of bass the note definition becomes crystal clear and there is no lingering effect of loose notes making the sounds tight and responsive. Overall it's a fun sounding pair and we do not recommend these for analytical listening but if you want a fun and engaging sound this is all you need.

Mids (6.5/5) :


In our testing we found that due to the slight V-Shape kind of signature the mids take a hit in overall reproduction, going by the score we found the presence of mids is set at the back and does not present the way we would have liked them to. Lower mid presence is lacking and upper mids are a little boosted due to which the sounds sometimes becomes slightly sibilant, the female vocals are good and clear but the male vocals take a hit and do not sound as we expected. Overall we were slightly disappointed by the mids reproduction as we heard in the Moondrop Starfields, although some may find it perfect who really like V-shape signature or rock music.

Treble (4/5) :

V signature means the treble is forward centric, the treble is sparkly and very defined with the overall resolution being ultra clear, the lower range of treble is slightly boosted and the higher range of treble definition is on point making the sounds not too harsh yet very resolving, while listening to the track Billie Jean by Michael Jackson we were clearly able to make out the cymbals and high hats which were more coming forward and we were able to make out the very places of instruments. Treble is a very defining character of an earphone and we are happy to report that these are just flawless in that regard.

Soundstage (4/5) :

The way we got surprised with the bass, similarly we got surprised by the width and depth of the soundstage that they present. To our shock these have above average soundstage, we were able to make out the height of the instruments in a sphere which is very remarkable thing for a TWS to achieve, however had there been more emphasis given to the mids, the soundstage would have become even more wide , but nevertheless still what they managed to do is commendable.

Imaging (4.5/5) :

Upon closing the eyes one can easily feel the difference in each and every instrument that has been recorded, Tipsy did an exceptional job with the driver and the design of the casing, the separation of the instruments is so evident that it becomes very easy to imagine the placing and distance of the mic to the instrument. This became more evident when we played Highway To Hell by AC/DC.

What can be improved ? :

Sound : Our only complaints regarding sound was with the way these handle mids, lower mids take a hit and if we were allowed to change anything, we would have slightly boosted lower mids with the toning down the upper range slightly.

Connectivity : The way these pair up with phones is slightly different from other sets of TWS out there, you have to press and hold both left and right buds to pair them. A dedicated button for pairing would have made it a lot easier for those who are new to TWS.

USB-C : USB-C charging port is placed very oddly on the front which interferes with the aesthetics of the case, it doesn’t have any issues regarding functionality. A cleaner design would have been cherry on the top.

Tracks used :
1: Amused to Death - Roger Waters
2: Highway to Hell - AC/DC
3: Freeway Jam - Jeff Beck
4: And the Healing Has Begun - Van Morrison
5: Tundra - Amber Rubarth
6: You’ll Lose A Good Thing - Barbara Lynn

Conclusion :

Overall, Tipsy TM1 provides features and sound above it’s price point. It's built really well and sounds as good as a few IEMs out there. There are no compromises as such and it's a great pair to rock for gym or casual listening.
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