Hello,
Below is my review of the T-PEOS H-150. Now, keep in mind I’m completely new to all of this and took a while to figure out the terminology and have a long way to go still. I’m sure there are better words to describe the sound I’m hearing but this is what I came up with so far.
T-PEOS H-150 Review
T-PEOS is a Korea manufacturer, designing and engineering high quality and premium sounding earphones. The H-150 is T-PEOS first 3way hybrid consisting of 1 balanced armature and 2 dynamic drivers, using a network crossover to effortlessly deliver a fantastic sound that caters to wide variety of genre; a powerful low-end, rich mids and treble with solid analytical capabilities.
SPECIFICATION
MSRP: $79 USD {
CTCAudio.com}
Driver Units: Balanced Armature & 2 Dynamic Drivers
Impedance: 30 ohm @ 1 kHz
Sensitivity: 105dB @ 1 kHz
Power: 100mW (max)
Frequency: 20 Hz ~ 10 kHz
Connector: 3.5 mm / 4pole 24 K gold plated L-type plug
Cord: Half flat type rubber cable, 1.2 m / Balanced Y-Type
Weight: 16 g
ACCESSORIES
The H-150 comes in a very simple and basic packaging that is sturdy enough to protect the unit. Inside the box are the most essential in-earphone accessories consisting of a small carrying pouch, clip, 4 pairs of tips (1 foam and 3 silicones), rubber ear guides and an extension cable adapter.
BUILD QUALITY
The H-150 housing
is quite large and bulky. It is made mostly of plastic and aluminum, and
although extremely lightweight, feels sturdy and well-constructed.
The housing is configured to hold the 2x 8mm dynamic drivers in parallel at the back, with the balanced armature placed in front. The large circular metal dotted plate on the outer back of the housing is labeled with the L/R marking. The
half flat red and black rubber cable feels strong and designed with micro grooves to reduce tangling
, and elevate cable noise. The flat cable isn't too wide or narrow yet soft and light with good length
between the housing and Y-splitter. There is also a microphone on the right cable which works really well but lacks any volume/track controls.
ISOLATION
Isolation is above average considering the large design. It’s at the level I would call safe for the average commuter since it blocks enough outside noise to really enjoy the music without needing to increase the volume, but lets in enough to be mindful of your surroundings.
MICROPHONICS
None detected when worn over-the-ear but rare with cable down.
COMFORT
Considering the H-150 design, the fi
t took me complete
ly by surprise.
With its lightweight housing, the
y are one of the most comfortable
earphone I've used. They can be used for an extended period without any discomfort or fatigue, especially when worn over-the-ear.
SOUND
Lows
The H-150 dynamic drivers provide
plenty of powerful sub-bass in both quantity and quality, with enough rumble and punch to satisfy both Techno-heads and Bass-heads. The sub-bass extends deep with very good details, texture and control, more so than the HiSoundAudio Wooduo 2 and on par with Dunu DN-1000 though these can appear slightly bloat or bassy on certain songs. Decay and attack are very good as well, with slightly less bleed than the DN-1000, adding to the full bodied, warm and rich tone that works well with a variety of genre like Dubstep and Metal. Considering the strong nature of the low-end, it complements the mid-range nicely, making the H-150 appear almost more balanced and refined compared to the HiSoundAudio Wooduo 2 and I preferred them over the Xiaomi Piston 2 as well. The strong and punchy mid-bass can hit marginally harder than the Dunu DN-1000 but the Piston 2 has the advantage thought it can be a bit too strong. The bass can be very polite when listening to Goa Trance and deliver doses when the track calls for it, but for something like Dubstep, it can be thunderous with just the right amount of details, control and energy which the Wooduo 2 and Piston 2 seems to lack slightly, not to say they aren't good either.
Mids
The mid-range
is rich and very smooth with very good details but recessed enough to make it V-shaped. However, while not as transparent as units like the DN-1000 or Steelseries In-Ear Flux, the overall clarity is still very good,
enough to prevent it from sounding too dark but may appear somewhat veiled to some. An increase in clarity,
and crispness would have made the H-150 shine at the current price.
Vocals are well textured but not overly thick, clear and good energy to sound natural.
Highs
The upper mid-range and treble may seem
distant,
appearing recessed or thin but with very good details and extension. Overall it is very smooth and forgiving,
with enough energy and crispness to enjoy over extended periods. Very minor sibilan
ce was noted in
few songs but not enough to distract or cause concerns.
Presentation
The soundstage is wide with good imaging and instrument separation, but as previously mentioned, lacks clarity and crispness which the DN-1000 and Piston 2 are better at. Sensitivity is very good, on par with the Piston 2, and easily driven from sources such as a Samsung Galaxy S3 or Apple iPod Touch.
I have some photos but couldn't add here but will link later.
, if anyone wants to borrow the H-150s for a good review, PM me and I will send them to you. I used my own comply tips with them, and I recommend you use your own tips for best results. I stopped by the Comply booth at RMAF and they did a quick fitting and recommend the 200 size. If you use the included tips, please clean them before and after.
