[ShakeThoseCans]

Hey, I just remembered I had the **** 8-core MMCX and a KZ Silver-plated MMCX cable lying around from the 11.11 sale. I guess those might make decent cables for improving the CNT-1.

I had originally bought them in case I needed them for the T2, but I kept them stock.

 

[maxxevv]

Very interesting! I was unaware that the V60 was a quad driver and the V60 Pro is a triple driver. So it's basically a totally different IEM.

The chinese descriptions are identical 1DD + 2BA. I don't see how they can be of difference in english though its written as 'quad' there.

 

[AliveNoMore]

Wait.. The T2 are not really that good? I admit to not following the thread all that much, but as far as I can recall, people were gushing over how amazing the T2 are. Now, all of a sudden, they are not very good.

Am I missing something? Or is this just how Head-Fi is -- every IEM is the flavor-of-the-week/month/year?

 

[chinmie]

Wait.. The T2 are not really that good? I admit to not following the thread all that much, but as far as I can recall, people were gushing over how amazing the T2 are. Now, all of a sudden, they are not very good.

Am I missing something? Or is this just how Head-Fi is -- every IEM is the flavor-of-the-week/month/year?

who says? the T2, Pro, and T3 are still regarded as some of the best in their class and a safe suggestion to anyone looking for balanced with bright tilt, and cold sound character

 

[MrMajony]

Wait.. The T2 are not really that good? I admit to not following the thread all that much, but as far as I can recall, people were gushing over how amazing the T2 are. Now, all of a sudden, they are not very good.

Am I missing something? Or is this just how Head-Fi is -- every IEM is the flavor-of-the-week/month/year?

There will always be different opinions, I have heard that t2 is garbage Others who say that it compares with other iems of up to $ 200 and sounds excellent. For me t2 is a somewhat boring sound but they sound very good imo

 

[DynamicEars]

T2 = very good on their class, good clarity, good details, good soundstage, good tonality, can put into bright iem category, lack of bass (some feels boring because there is no bass impact), bass is there just come out when its called, got texture but soft, comfy.
good for acoustic, orchestra, folk, pop genres. Definitely not for basshead

 

[AliveNoMore]

I asked because I came across posts on the last few pages that said the T2 were basically "meh".

And the T2 can actually become basshead(-friendly) when their front vents are closed, which is I have done.

 

[Tonymac136]

Objectively, the T2 is better than it has any right to be for the price. Subjectively I prefer the Blon BL03 and possibly the Semkarch CNT-1.

To some, £30 is a lot to spend on an IEM. To others it isn't a lot to spend on a cable. Expecting them to sound good to somebody with a drawer full of £300+ IEMs is a bit much. My KZ ED9 sound amazing. If someone asked me for a recommendation for a pair of sub £10 IEMs they would definitely get a mention. If someone had £30 to spend, they don't come close to the T2.

Edit to avoid double posting - Couldn't resist temptation. Blon BL01 ordered. Now to see how they stand up compared to the BL03 and the ED9

 

[lgcubana]

T2 = very good on their class, good clarity, good details, good soundstage, good tonality, can put into bright iem category, lack of bass (some feels boring because there is no bass impact), bass is there just come out when its called, got texture but soft, comfy.
good for acoustic, orchestra, folk, pop genres. Definitely not for basshead

The T2/T3 hyperbole bus is what got me back into IEMs, so for that I'm grateful. But they are an acquired taste: if you like bright and sparkly (which brings out detail) , then (if your ears can handle it) the family (T2, T3, T2 Pro & P1) are for you. But for myself, the T2 & the T3 were unusable, as I'm treble sensitive.

And for those of us that are on the other side of the tracks (that appreciate low end and a warm sound signature), these (without the tape mod) and I repeat, these are seriously lacking in bass. If you've ever experienced the Moondrop Kanas, KPE or KXXS, you'll know how inaccurate it is to say that Tin HiFi (as a product line) has a regard for the lower bands.

Side note:
With the tape mod, the low end comes out; but it's muddy, at best.

Edit to add:
For my tastes, the TRN V60 Pro beats the Tins hands down, at the targeted sound profile. Drums are Drums and the sound stage is expansive, in comparison to the T3s; which is the pair that I currently have.

 

[chinmie]

i have the Kanas, and i never find the bass on the T2s and T3 as lacking at all, and i never like the vent tape mod as it bleeds the midbass.

i do however use earbud foams on my T2 Pro nozzle to reduce the treble volume and warm up the sound a bit

 

[Barusu Lamperouge]

what would be a "good" earphone in that price range (35-50 USD) then ?

criteria are neutral curve (non-recessed mids), decent bass with sub-bass, replaceable cable

And what makes it "good" vs. mediocre ?

Thanks in advance

Very few IEMs with that signature in 30-35 region. Probably MH755 is best with that signature in this price range. Bqeyz KB1 (Edit - Added correct model) is also good. Good bass extension and mids are not recessed at least to my ears. Tuning is relaxed and joyful. In fact, if I'm not wrong, except BQ3 which is renowned for its bass and out of your stated budget, should serve your purpose. You can compare all BQEYZ earphones here - https://www.head-fi.org/threads/bqeyz-in-ear-monitors-impressions-thread.894089/

Hope this helps.

 

[Slater]

i have the Kanas, and i never find the bass on the T2s and T3 as lacking at all, and i never like the vent tape mod as it bleeds the midbass.

i do however use earbud foams on my T2 Pro nozzle to reduce the treble volume and warm up the sound a bit

Agreed, the tape mod turns the T2 into a bloated, bleeding mess.

I’ve tried modding it in a number of ways, all in an effort to increase the low end without causing bleeding. I’ve given up, and come to the conclusion that due to the rear volume of the stock shell, the sound tuning is optimized. Any tinkering just messes up the excellent stock sound.

I do have a plan for 1 more test mod though; I’m going to increase the volume behind the driver and see if that helps.

 

[Zerohour88]

>criteria are neutral curve (non-recessed mids), decent bass with sub-bass, replaceable cable
>MH755

Hope this helps.

uh, bass, sure, but the MH755 being neutral?

 

[NymPHONOmaniac]

 

[NymPHONOmaniac]

my HiFi BCD has also left and right sides swapped. got it in taobao.

for single BA iem, got this one with knowles ED29689 (like etymotic er4), green knowles damper, detachable 2pins 0.78mm cable.
the tri-flanges tips included are not worth it. but with etymotic soft tri-flanges (ER38-18) and ety deep insertion, wow, delicious.

Interesting. Whats the name of these? the price??