[Otto Motor]

yep, the T2's tuning sounds.. polished and expensive..i like it better than my TFZ king (not quality-wise, but more of preference). it has similar polished tuning / sound like my **** PT15 and the more expensive Liebesleid.

You have the $300 Liebesleid (funny name after a composition by Georg Kreisler)?

 

[chinmie]

You have the $300 Liebesleid (funny name after a composition by Georg Kreisler)?

i don't think i paid $300 for it, but yes, i have it

 

[stryed]

Does the stock Z5000 cable turn green? Would these suit jazz, classical music (would be a gift - I'm the IEM santa )

 

[metabaron]

I have the tinaudio 2 as well and I love them. I paid less than $50 for them and sincerely they are more refined that a lot of iem at least twice their price. The only issue I have with them is that their cable turned green after a couple months of light use. I already replaced the cable to something more pleasing, but not even the Shure’s cable that I have had for more than two years have turned green yet.

 

[LordZero]

The Tennmak Pro is really good for sports, good fit, isolation and the signature is great for upbeat songs, unless u listen to electro instead of thumping songs when working out

Meelec M6 is pretty horrible sound imo, u dont get the bang for buck when compare to chifi. IIRC the memory cable helps to alleviate cable noise but one thing bad is that they are fixed, and they are very thin sounding. Guess its due to them being single driver and the small form factor.

I think the QKZ W1 is worth a bet for him though, there are pretty good reviews amd over the ears is generally better for sports

Would love to try the tennmak pro, but started to get interested in the QKZ W1 you mention, since they are really cheap and for running and take a beating they will serve me well.

I have the tinaudio 2 as well and I love them. I paid less than $50 for them and sincerely they are more refined that a lot of iem at least twice their price. The only issue I have with them is that their cable turned green after a couple months of light use. I already replaced the cable to something more pleasing, but not even the Shure’s cable that I have had for more than two years have turned green yet.

T2 was an amazing surprise for me, I was afraid that they would be to bright, but no, the treble is clear and a really pleasure to ears, the mid-bass is tight and present when called for, they were 28€ and compared to the Final Audio E2000, the T2 is on another level.

 

[groucho69]

For all Canadians: here a great sale deal from Focal at $69 CAD ($20 off; squeaky blue only). The Focal Spark! From the manufacturers of the $4000 Focal Utopia. Probably made in China and therefore qualifying for this thread.

https://headphonebar.com/collections/earphones/products/focal-spark?variant=667700494356

This Vancouver business is a great one: they once replaced my audioquest dragonfly without asking.

Disadvantage of French quality earphones shipped from Canada, though:
1. You don't have this daily expectation when waiting for three to five months. They come within three days, usually. Sucks!
2. Sadly, no customs involved to perform daylight robbery on you.
3. You may have to put up with a balanced sound.
4. The tips may actually fit your ears.
5. The cable does not turn nicely green.
6. You won't have fun with performing surgery on them to get a decent sound.


I just submitted my order.

Reminds me of the Sony MH1C

 

[metabaron]

Would love to try the tennmak pro, but started to get interested in the QKZ W1 you mention, since they are really cheap and for running and take a beating they will serve me well.



T2 was an amazing surprise for me, I was afraid that they would be to bright, but no, the treble is clear and a really pleasure to ears, the mid-bass is tight and present when called for, they were 28€ and compared to the Final Audio E2000, the T2 is on another level.

I completely agree, I bought them on an impulse because I liked their industrial look and was intrigued about trying a dual dinamic, but was pleasantly surprised by their sound. It really sound like a mature iem, the tuning is that good.

 

[metabaron]

My only issue with them was the cable turning green so quickly. Not the biggest deal and I already replaced them anyways. Has anybody else experienced this?

 

[metabaron]

 

[chinmie]

I've been using with bluetooth cable and stash the stock cable in case with silica packs, so i hope it won't turn green anytime soon

 

[stryed]

Could anyone compare the Tinaudio T2 vs Zhiyin Z5000?

 

[metabaron]

I've been using with bluetooth cable and stash the stock cable in case with silica packs, so i hope it won't turn green anytime soon

Which Bluetooth cable is that one?

 

[Otto Motor]

Hey, I finally sucked it up and ordered the KZ ZS6...the squeaky red variety with micro is currently $30.99 USD on gb. Will go well with my squeaky blue Focals.
No upgrade cable this time as the stock ones have always been ok. My upgrades turned out to be downgrade cables with no micro and less sound owing to higher/wrong impedance.

My speculation: KZ has fixed the piercing treble by now and they will be better than the original Campfire.

$30.99 USD? Weren't they more like $57 USD initially?

 

[Otto Motor]

Could anyone compare the Tinaudio T2 vs Zhiyin Z5000?

Can't offer the Zhiyin other than reading here that they are bass canons.

But, I have had new testing standards to compare the T2 with. First the $399 USD UE900S (my best pair), then the $129 USD Focal Sphear (underrated because unspectacular looking)...both I have used extensively in the past few days.

And now I plugged the T2 in: simply excellent earphones offering lots of fun. I had a particular listen to the bass, which is just pleasant right out of the box and comparing well to the Focal's "bass reflex" system.

We conclude: the T2 hold up well against substantially more expensive earphones.

 

[paulindss]

Could anyone compare the Tinaudio T2 vs Zhiyin Z5000?

Nymphonomaniac offered a little comparision some time ago. Search for z5000 in the search bar and start from the firsts mentions and you should find it.