Tansio Mirai Impressions Thread
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It's true that such dust plugs usually sport a rubber ring just like the Cayin model. Totally get that it can be confusing and doubt remains.
By the way, ordered a TSMR Shock... right before the start of the Chinese national holidays.
It'll take a bit of patience to receive it.
Very curious about that coaxial bass and BC drivers, mostly. So thanks to @Redcarmoose @Dsnuts @Ozboyblu @-rowan- @wdelta06 for your impressions.
Will compare with Voltage and FH19. The latter is not very talked about, but it really impresses me now that I have clocked a bit more hours on it.
By the way, ordered a TSMR Shock... right before the start of the Chinese national holidays.
It'll take a bit of patience to receive it.
Very curious about that coaxial bass and BC drivers, mostly. So thanks to @Redcarmoose @Dsnuts @Ozboyblu @-rowan- @wdelta06 for your impressions.
Will compare with Voltage and FH19. The latter is not very talked about, but it really impresses me now that I have clocked a bit more hours on it.
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It's true that such dust plugs usually sport a rubber ring just like the Cayin model. Totally get that it can be confusing and doubt remains.
By the way, ordered a TSMR Shock... right before the start of the Chinese national holidays.
It'll take a bit of patience to receive it.
Very curious about that coaxial bass and BC drivers, mostly. So thanks to @Redcarmoose @Dsnuts @Ozboyblu @-rowan- @wdelta06 for your impressions.
Will compare with Voltage and FH19. The latter is not very talked about, but it really impresses me now that I have clocked a bit more hours on it.
Just let a coworker listen to this exact combo using my DX180 I have at work. Cable is the new Penon Pyramid 8w and Shocks. The look on the guys face was priceless. Lol.
Guy has some random cheapo wireless he uses.
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I wish they offered these in "normal" colours.
Just let a coworker listen to this exact combo using my DX180 I have at work. Cable is the new Penon Pyramid 8w and Shocks. The look on the guys face was priceless. Lol.
Guy has some random cheapo wireless he uses.
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Ya I will suggest it to them.
Humbly, the credit is not mine...It's true that such dust plugs usually sport a rubber ring just like the Cayin model. Totally get that it can be confusing and doubt remains.
By the way, ordered a TSMR Shock... right before the start of the Chinese national holidays.
It'll take a bit of patience to receive it.
Very curious about that coaxial bass and BC drivers, mostly. So thanks to @Redcarmoose @Dsnuts @Ozboyblu @-rowan- @wdelta06 for your impressions.
Will compare with Voltage and FH19. The latter is not very talked about, but it really impresses me now that I have clocked a bit more hours on it.
Ineras deserves all credit for conducting & uploading Shock measurements
[-Ineras squiglink: https://ineras.squig.link/
-Ineras: https://www.head-fi.org/members/ineras.587432/#recent-content]
BTW, good luck on your new shiny. I'm looking to 11.11 for a Shocking good time
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Thanks for all of your great Tansio Mirai Shock reviews, I’m definitely curious! Has anyone heard both the Shock and any Empire Ears bone conduction IEMs before, and is willing to compare?
I ask because I went to CanJam SoCal and was blown away by bone conduction. The set that I liked the most was the Empire Ears Triton. I listened to them a few times, and they always put a smile on my face! I felt they had visceral and textured bass, and a holographic sound presentation. The mids were a bit unnatural, but I did like them a lot, and I felt that added to the “special something” the Triton has. The other BC IEMs I tried were the Odin, the Mest mkIII, and the ThieAudio Origin. They were all excellent as well, however I think what I’m looking for the most is head-rattling bass that also feels textured without the bloat.
Sorry to ramble, but the Shock looks fantastic, and I love how tunable it is. I was wondering how the low end compares to what Empire Ears is doing as well.
I ask because I went to CanJam SoCal and was blown away by bone conduction. The set that I liked the most was the Empire Ears Triton. I listened to them a few times, and they always put a smile on my face! I felt they had visceral and textured bass, and a holographic sound presentation. The mids were a bit unnatural, but I did like them a lot, and I felt that added to the “special something” the Triton has. The other BC IEMs I tried were the Odin, the Mest mkIII, and the ThieAudio Origin. They were all excellent as well, however I think what I’m looking for the most is head-rattling bass that also feels textured without the bloat.
Sorry to ramble, but the Shock looks fantastic, and I love how tunable it is. I was wondering how the low end compares to what Empire Ears is doing as well.
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TSMR ARMOR
2 Dynamic Driver + 2 Balaned Armature + 1 Electrostatic Driver
5 drivers Hybrid Audiophile In-Ear Earphone IEM
2 Dynamic Driver + 2 Balaned Armature + 1 Electrostatic Driver
5 drivers Hybrid Audiophile In-Ear Earphone IEM
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Very interesting. Release when?TSMR ARMOR
2 Dynamic Driver + 2 Balaned Armature + 1 Electrostatic Driver
5 drivers Hybrid Audiophile In-Ear Earphone IEM
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Good question. To where the SHOCK came about as a single photograph with not much info, then a driver description with a few more photographs, just like TSMR ARMOR. At a future date I guess we will get filled-in as to price. But theats is how they introduce new stuff......sequentially!
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Hey Shock Squad, I'm one of you now! I got a pair and I'm having a lot of fun. There are so many ways to tune this thing though, and I haven't settled on an ideal. I'm wondering if you have any advice.
I really like the Penon liqueur tips, I typically size them down, and they help me get a deep insert with a tight seal. When I do this with the Shocks, the goal is definitely achieved, but the sound signature changes quite a bit. I notice the bass is taken down quite a few notches with a deep insert, but I do get more of the "out of my head" BCD effect. Then, when I size up to ePro horns or my foam tips, the bass comes back in droves, but then it feels more like I'm listening to a DD-BA hybrid instead of the BCDs. What tips did y'all find worked well, and where do you like to set the tuning knobs with your tips of choice?
Thanks!
I really like the Penon liqueur tips, I typically size them down, and they help me get a deep insert with a tight seal. When I do this with the Shocks, the goal is definitely achieved, but the sound signature changes quite a bit. I notice the bass is taken down quite a few notches with a deep insert, but I do get more of the "out of my head" BCD effect. Then, when I size up to ePro horns or my foam tips, the bass comes back in droves, but then it feels more like I'm listening to a DD-BA hybrid instead of the BCDs. What tips did y'all find worked well, and where do you like to set the tuning knobs with your tips of choice?
Thanks!
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Cross post from Discovery thread.
TSMR ARMOR
2 Dynamic Driver + 2 Balanced Armature + 1 Electrostatic Driver
5 drivers Hybrid Audiophile IEMS
3-way crossover , 3 channels
Low frequency: 2 8mm hollow coaxial dynamic carbon element hybrid diaphragm drivers
Mid-frequency: 2 Knowles Balanced Armature
High frequency: 1 Electret Electrostatic Driver
Impedance: 11 ohm
Sensitivity: 103dB
Frequency response range: 10~45kHz
Ok so what are the Armors about? These are the newest IEM from Tansio Mirai. One thing is for certain 2024 is the year of not only Bone Conduction but the year of the dual dynamics. Coaxial dual dynamics when used for bass gives a physicality and a visceral rumble at a level that single dynamics can struggle with. It is clear to me why newer hybrids in the game are using coaxial or dual dynamics. Its not that a good single dynamic can't cover the bass notes. It has more to do with tightness, defintion, speed and adjility. Where single dynamics are good for bass, thus far some of the best bass I have heard all year comes from dual dynamics.
Not that long ago Tansio Mirai IEMs was not really known for thier bass prowess. But here we are. From a house tuning perspective being apt at the bass department will only take you so far. But its what Tansio is doing with the rest of the sound that makes the Tansio Mirai IEM so intriguing. As you guys know each IEM they make has its own flavor, an ability and overall sound they are going for. The more affordable dual coaxial dyanamic bass IEM from Tansio was the FEAT which didn't garner a lot of interest.
The Feat sold for $239 and is a basic hybrid form of the new Tansio Mirai Sound. And it has to do with that coaxial bass. The Specs of the new Armor is similar in make up but with 2 upgraded aspects. Its got very similar tuning mechanism or AKA switches on them that is utilized in the Tansio Mirai X. Its bass emphasis and quality I find very similar to the X. Even the Feat had excellent bass its just the rest of the tuning was a bit behind the bass department. Certainly not a bad sound but once you hear something like the X and even better the Shocks, the FEAT is left as the red headed step child of the bunch. Hence here comes the Armor. The new Armor uses their coaxial bass dynamics, uses a single BA for mids and another for trebles. What I seen in the inside of the new Armor is a similar vent module to that of the X. And here is the addition to the FEAT driver count but now has a sealed vent module. I read it has a single EST in there. Dont know if the Vent module I am seeing inside the Armor is what that is supposed to be but I am not seeing your standard Sonion EST. Plus last time I checked, ESTs comes in pairs. So I am guessing the vent module is the new addition here with the tuning switches.
The tuning. Just like the Tansio X with the mid switch in the up position. This is where you get a balanced take on the Armor sound. These sound more musical slightly warm in angle vs being overly technical and bright. Hense this is the reason why I am thinking these are going to be priced somewhere between the X and the FEAT in price. I am guessing at around $300-$350ish. And yes at this price these are at the SQ level of some of the better IEMs in the price. ISN H60 for example. Especailly if you take a precedence for higher quality bass presentations for your IEMs base sound. With the 1 bass switch in the up position. OK now we are talking Basshead, sounds like a good 15dbs of bass here. So how the switches are used are very similar to how the X was done. Instant bass on the fly the bass switch makes a differnce. 3 swich acceses a bit of a treble increase.
So these are like a more compact Tansio X switches and venting module and all vs something like the Shocks or even the FEAT. Which is not a bad thing. They aren't as technical sounding as the X or do they have the same stage. But they do have very similar bass with a more forward mids tuning vs the X. Its balancing has a slight warmth to the mid bands with a thicker noteweight vs the FEAT. Dont know exactly what these will be priced at but. They are decidedly engaging and has plenty of chops with well-balanced tonal and technical element to the presentation. To my surprise, they are a very similar size to the Simgot EW300s believe it or not meaning they are in the smaller side of medium in physical size. Very ergonomic and one of the more compact sizes for a Tansio Mirai IEM. I am thinking these would make for a fantastic intro IEM for folks that have never heard a Tansio Mirai IEM. You can't say a $300 plus IEM will be an intro level IEM but for what Tansio Mirai has done with both their X and the Shocks it is. But then it has a sound to its own that dont make them at all sound like either one.
I know you guys see gushing posts about the Shocks which imo deserves midfi IEM of the year thus far which is well deserved on this thread but not everyone will be able to afford the Shocks. The Armor here is not exactly at the Shock level but you know what? The balancing is there with slighty warm musical full-bodied tilt to the sound. Its an excellent capable, muscular sound with an underlying dynamism to its make up. Sound comes spacious and music sounds very fluid with excellent cohesion. Best of all you get a good dose of what the new Tansio Mirai bass infused IEM is all about with these. For guys that love bassy full bodied IEMs like the ISN NEO5. I am willing to bet you will be liking this one as well. Excellent new release from Tansio Mirai. When I find out the actual RP price of these. I will let you all know.
TSMR ARMOR
2 Dynamic Driver + 2 Balanced Armature + 1 Electrostatic Driver
5 drivers Hybrid Audiophile IEMS
3-way crossover , 3 channels
Low frequency: 2 8mm hollow coaxial dynamic carbon element hybrid diaphragm drivers
Mid-frequency: 2 Knowles Balanced Armature
High frequency: 1 Electret Electrostatic Driver
Impedance: 11 ohm
Sensitivity: 103dB
Frequency response range: 10~45kHz
Ok so what are the Armors about? These are the newest IEM from Tansio Mirai. One thing is for certain 2024 is the year of not only Bone Conduction but the year of the dual dynamics. Coaxial dual dynamics when used for bass gives a physicality and a visceral rumble at a level that single dynamics can struggle with. It is clear to me why newer hybrids in the game are using coaxial or dual dynamics. Its not that a good single dynamic can't cover the bass notes. It has more to do with tightness, defintion, speed and adjility. Where single dynamics are good for bass, thus far some of the best bass I have heard all year comes from dual dynamics.
Not that long ago Tansio Mirai IEMs was not really known for thier bass prowess. But here we are. From a house tuning perspective being apt at the bass department will only take you so far. But its what Tansio is doing with the rest of the sound that makes the Tansio Mirai IEM so intriguing. As you guys know each IEM they make has its own flavor, an ability and overall sound they are going for. The more affordable dual coaxial dyanamic bass IEM from Tansio was the FEAT which didn't garner a lot of interest.
The Feat sold for $239 and is a basic hybrid form of the new Tansio Mirai Sound. And it has to do with that coaxial bass. The Specs of the new Armor is similar in make up but with 2 upgraded aspects. Its got very similar tuning mechanism or AKA switches on them that is utilized in the Tansio Mirai X. Its bass emphasis and quality I find very similar to the X. Even the Feat had excellent bass its just the rest of the tuning was a bit behind the bass department. Certainly not a bad sound but once you hear something like the X and even better the Shocks, the FEAT is left as the red headed step child of the bunch. Hence here comes the Armor. The new Armor uses their coaxial bass dynamics, uses a single BA for mids and another for trebles. What I seen in the inside of the new Armor is a similar vent module to that of the X. And here is the addition to the FEAT driver count but now has a sealed vent module. I read it has a single EST in there. Dont know if the Vent module I am seeing inside the Armor is what that is supposed to be but I am not seeing your standard Sonion EST. Plus last time I checked, ESTs comes in pairs. So I am guessing the vent module is the new addition here with the tuning switches.
The tuning. Just like the Tansio X with the mid switch in the up position. This is where you get a balanced take on the Armor sound. These sound more musical slightly warm in angle vs being overly technical and bright. Hense this is the reason why I am thinking these are going to be priced somewhere between the X and the FEAT in price. I am guessing at around $300-$350ish. And yes at this price these are at the SQ level of some of the better IEMs in the price. ISN H60 for example. Especailly if you take a precedence for higher quality bass presentations for your IEMs base sound. With the 1 bass switch in the up position. OK now we are talking Basshead, sounds like a good 15dbs of bass here. So how the switches are used are very similar to how the X was done. Instant bass on the fly the bass switch makes a differnce. 3 swich acceses a bit of a treble increase.
So these are like a more compact Tansio X switches and venting module and all vs something like the Shocks or even the FEAT. Which is not a bad thing. They aren't as technical sounding as the X or do they have the same stage. But they do have very similar bass with a more forward mids tuning vs the X. Its balancing has a slight warmth to the mid bands with a thicker noteweight vs the FEAT. Dont know exactly what these will be priced at but. They are decidedly engaging and has plenty of chops with well-balanced tonal and technical element to the presentation. To my surprise, they are a very similar size to the Simgot EW300s believe it or not meaning they are in the smaller side of medium in physical size. Very ergonomic and one of the more compact sizes for a Tansio Mirai IEM. I am thinking these would make for a fantastic intro IEM for folks that have never heard a Tansio Mirai IEM. You can't say a $300 plus IEM will be an intro level IEM but for what Tansio Mirai has done with both their X and the Shocks it is. But then it has a sound to its own that dont make them at all sound like either one.
I know you guys see gushing posts about the Shocks which imo deserves midfi IEM of the year thus far which is well deserved on this thread but not everyone will be able to afford the Shocks. The Armor here is not exactly at the Shock level but you know what? The balancing is there with slighty warm musical full-bodied tilt to the sound. Its an excellent capable, muscular sound with an underlying dynamism to its make up. Sound comes spacious and music sounds very fluid with excellent cohesion. Best of all you get a good dose of what the new Tansio Mirai bass infused IEM is all about with these. For guys that love bassy full bodied IEMs like the ISN NEO5. I am willing to bet you will be liking this one as well. Excellent new release from Tansio Mirai. When I find out the actual RP price of these. I will let you all know.
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