The $59 TIN HiFi T2 Pro in-ears blew my mind

[@vordivask4059]

The algorithm just sold me a channel AND a pair of headphones 😂

[@Alexander_l322]

Same lol

[@feeniks6404]

Same man haha

[@ptb_dante]

same here, this is fucking great LOL

[@blokkka9inety293]

PAHAHAHAHAHA

[@Daniel-ge8gk]

Same

[@LuckyLukester22]

2 am. High asf. Watchin some chill old dude talk about headphones.

[@adasarulis1131]

Cosmic father

[@chainlinkington5278]

Dude same

[@Maxsmack]

Duuuuuude same

[@paulodigioia]

Literally me

[@luukyluuk7371]

@@paulodigioia nigga

[@skydwellingmusic]

I think the youtube algorithm just got me interested in audiophile stuff again

[@matteightytwo]

It's a dangerous expensive rabbit hole 😬

[@thaiefahmed9561]

Me too

[@saturatedneowax]

matteightytwo word

[@angrydragonslayer]

I had to stop after i almost spent nondisposable income :(

[@skydwellingmusic]

Just spent some money on upgrading my ath-m40x pads and got a pair of KS KS10 pros but had to stop myself from spending an extra $100 on some nice cablesl lmao. My bank hates me now lolol

[@Italiankid1029]

James May's really nice American cousin

[@liiillllliiilllliilllliii9461]

James june

[@GV-ij9ib]

😂😂😂😂 dead

[@gerasimger15]

I think he's British as well 😂

[@adnan_velic]

This guy looks like he knows wtf he’s talking about!

[@ptb_dante]

yep

[@jaimedelgado7529]

Ikr

[@SP-ly3vd]

I've been watching him for over a decade, starting from Cnet

[@josephbergel5234]

Listen then instead of looking and not thinking ....

[@kloschuessel773]

Sam Park and? Any good?

[@avjake]

Driver: Dynamic 10mm woofer, 6mm tweeter Impedance: 16 ohms Frequency response: 12 Hz-40 kHz Interface: MMCXPlug: ⅛ in (3.5 mm) carbon-fiber gold-plated straight plug Cable: 3.9 ft (1.2 m) 5N oxygen-free-copper silver-plated wire

[@adidasgawd5970]

Thank you, that’s more info than the 9min video...

[@futureshocked]

woahhhhh...12hz-40khz? I've never seen specs that good on something so cheap. Gotta grab these.

[@hehadnomana5666]

@@futureshocked Human hearing range is 5-20khz so it doesn't really matter

[@futureshocked]

@@hehadnomana5666 *average* range is 5-20khz. People are different and I wouldn't be surprised if audiophiles can hear a little higher/lower (like...not superpower different, but different enough)

[@1KeyJee]

What does that mean to an average human

[@OrganNLou]

These are the kinds of reviews I love DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH especially when they are affordable!

[@Just.May_May]

A "true" diamond in the rough would be the Sony MH755 w/modded cable.

[@fatdoi003]

if you're bit younger than Steve, maybe avoid the pro and just get the T2 or T3..... the pro's piercing treble really blew my ear drums

[@fatdoi003]

@Lift1One bass is adequate but no way mind thumping as TFZ No3...

[@fatdoi003]

@Lift1One from memory T3 has richer sound than T2 that's why I got the T3.... T3 has slight U sound, brighter and deeper but still retains the vocals.... it's quite a balanced iem for me.... No3 I can only listen so much before my brain can't handle it....

[@taliosnz]

Have some T2 pros coming from drop - hopefully they sound good for the brutal death metal and doom I rock mostly. Hopefully that enchanted top end doesn't kill it. Maybe I should grab some T3s as well :)

[@ben-7403]

$60?? Damn, that's within my impulse buy price range. I've gotta keep these in mind. Had a pair of Shure SE215s that got stolen about a year ago and have yet to get a new pair of IEMs. Might have to check these out.

[@ethanm9191]

Let us know what u think

[@mengxiangxuan6552]

The normal T2 were around 30$ when the T3 came out. Look for it on Aliexpress, maybe it's still that price

[@maxcostco]

@@mengxiangxuan6552 not to mention, the T2 is better than the T2 Pro in my opinion.

[@ethanm9191]

@@maxcostco lots of people are saying this. Strange

[@maxcostco]

@@ethanm9191 I said in an earlier comment that the T2 has a decent enough treble boost and a nice upper mids boost, and the Pro just is way too bright. Not to go so hard on Steve, but he is older, and being less sensitive to high frequencies would explain alot about his enjoyment. To me, however, with supposedly above average hearing, it was intensely fatiguing. And it costs more than the regular T2 on top of that. I'm in the camp that Tin got lucky with the T2 because a signature like it has at $25ish on top of having detachable cables, makes it a strong contender, but have seemed to missed the mark besides that one success.

[@maxcostco]

This comment will probably be buried, but as someone with experience with both the T2 Pro and the original T2, I have never heard of such a dichotomy between two similar models. Basically, the T2 offers a sort of neutral-bright sound with an upper midrange boost, and I love it. On the other hand, the T2 Pro bumps that treble up to unholy levels and it's just a sibilant and fatiguing mess. My opinion is as good as Steve's, but I just want to warn any viewers that as someone who preordered the T2 Pro on release, the original T2 is not only a better deal at $35, sometimes $25 on sale, but it just offers a much more agreeable sound.

[@ericchandler90]

Appreciate your input. I absolutely distain bright audio.

[@officialWWM]

But it says "pro" though...and I'm a pro...something inside me wants to by the pro 😂😂

[@maxcostco]

@@officialWWM the part of you that wants to take an L

[@JohnHenkamGangte]

How's the durability on the earphones?

[@ozkana]

What about the bass on T2 Pro

[@soldierboy2350]

I own the entire tin hifi lineup (t2, t2 pro, t3 & p1) and I love them all. Incredible bang for buck company and products. I own dozens and dozens and dozens of IEM's ranging from $200-$1500 and their T series IEM's id say easily out performs a solid 80% of them. It's amazing what they were able to do for $50 price range. PS. Steve you should really look into the Yinyoo V2's. They have an identical build to the tin t2's but have a beautiful musical listen to them and do everything very well. I actually prefer the sound of them over the T series on occasions and they only cost $50 as well. A lot of people don't know about them and I think it would be great if you could show them some love and let the people know about them. Another incredible bargain bang for buck set

[@edmundgil6008]

soldierboy 23 Awesome comment! Thank you! How would you characterize the low end frequencies on the pro, and others Tins?

[@ericanderson7059]

I concur on the Yinyoo's , got mine for 39

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

Thanks for sharing that, I don't really like in ears but I'm a bang for buck audiophile so I'll be checking a few of your suggestions out. That's what I love about this channel. In my experience the sound quality of the expensive stuff doesn't justify the price tag. I'm always looking for VALUE

[@soldierboy2350]

@@edmundgil6008 the pro has the least amount of bass impact when it comes to the T series. However, it has the best detail retrieval by a slight margin over the others and it also has the best soundstage and Imaging as well. The T2 (non pro) has the best resolution and detail in the bass while the T3 has the better sub bass response and impact out of the 3 models.

[@LandsPlanes]

Do you think t3 is the best of Tin Hifi?

[@Eweyhen]

The headphones had 2 drivers: a 10mm base driver and 6mm tweeter. 16Ω for impedance! Great ears!

[@AshLordCurry]

That's impressive wow

[@shardsofcontent4829]

My new T2’s arrived last week and the first few hours of auditioning have been interesting. Imaging and sound-staging are the standout characteristics and extended listening is easy. Without a doubt these are impressive for the price and I have no complaints about the bottom end. The surprising downside is that the cables (as beautiful and well built as they are) are a bit heavy. I love the sound. Thanks for the recommendation Steve!

[@ryliek6832]

This guy seems so friendly and humble

[@cavalry1213]

It makes sense he’d go for the T2 Pros. The older we get, the less we hear and the T2 Pros have higher high end and that makes sense that the P1 low end couldn’t really be picked up. The same reason the older crowd LOVE Grados.

[@mollygrubber]

Came here to say this. After 40 years of standing in front of stage monitors, I like a treble forward set of IEM's.

[@GjbMcN]

There’s a new term in Audio called “ChiFi” and there’s a wave of reviewers picking up on it like Bad Guy Good Audio, Z Review etc watching some of hifi store walk throughs yo see a huge rising wave of hugely passionate groups not only just the traditional Japanese perfectionists but all over South East Asia. Even watching the make do ingenuity of some Indian KZbinrs gives me great hopes for hifi

[@carlos2004]

@Joe Al nope

[@alexc7857]

Thumbnail doesn't do the content justice! Phenomenal review & great personality

[@JeffreyPhamigo]

Thanks for the recommendation! I am from Czech Republic and seeing your t shirt makes me even happier.

[@QoraxAudio]

I've looked up the exploded view of the drivers, its pretty neat. Especially for about 50 to 60 dollars you get quite much. With a detachable and replaceable cable, its lifetime should also be very decent. From my experience, the cables often are the weak spot.

[@darthnael]

I just recently purchased a pair of Linsoul KZ AS16 IEMs. I would love to see your review of this model, but any of the other KZ models as well such as the AS10. I'm new to the scene as it were and along with the IEMs I bought a FiiO M3K. I think I've spent the last few days just finding music specifically interested in FLAC downloads as I'm not one for physical media (maybe one day). I had a little interest in hifi about 10 years ago and I'm happy to kind of be back into music again. Your channel has been a big help.

[@krisgudmundsson4839]

Just got my T2's, absolutely love them and the price is right.

[@BabusMcGowan1]

These headphones are such a win. Thank you for this review and recommendation. I’m planning on getting a pair just to have as a spare because I love them so much!

[@jdmercado718]

Great review, Philip Bailey is actually also one of the lead singers of Earth wind and fire, he had a famous operatic soul falsetto, check "Fantasy" by Earth, wind and fire and "Reasons".

[@MaidLucy]

I own the Tin T2s now for about half a year and I still love them. Z Reviews made a video about them and that got me to buy them. They were exactly what I was looking for. According to his oppinion the Tin T2 Pros are good if you want emphasized highs and the regular ones are good if you just want to listen to music while on the go or something.

[@RobertWicks]

For those not so into R&B, Philip Bailey is best known as the lead singer of Earth, Wind & Fire. I have not listened to any of his more recent solo stuff, but this video has definitely piqued my interest.

[@AndrewCislak]

I love the low-end reviews! Keep it up!

[@BigFarm_ah365]

I wanted my first pair just to try with my RME ADI2 DAC. Got the T2 for $49, great deal, sound fantastic through the IEM jack, I swear I can feel the bass in my spine. But my ears just aren't built for in ear. If I don't move a muscle they'll stay in my ear, sorta. My buddy doesn't like them because of the isolation, says he's constantly removing one to hear what he's missing, while I like the isolation and constantly get distracted by sounds (real or imagined) wearing open back headphones. As always YMMV, glad I didn't spend a bundle on them. I convinced a different friend to get the T2 from Massdrop for $32, he had me order them for him. He calls me not 15 minutes after picking them up and says he broke the cable. I don't know how they solder those things, it went up in smoke when I went near it with a hot iron. So much for a good deal. Since he tasked me with getting him a replacement, I naturally took the opportunity to sell him my cable and buy an upgrade.

[@vinylrec]

I just got my T2 Pros today from Amazon.....using them w/my iPhone SE. The brightness surprised me, but I changed out the blue foam ear tips for the smallest silicone ear tips. I can now get them farther into the ear canal, thus increasing the bass and balancing out the high end. Amazingly transparent sound in such small package. Recommended for the $$$...

[@crys_o]

I recently bought the Tin T2 Pros based on Steve's recommendation. Mids are great, bass is tight and responsive but really lacking punchy sub-bass. They are very revealing although extremely sibilant. I have moderate hearing loss in both ears and the treble is too harsh for me, I can't imagine how bad they must be for people with normal hearing ranges. My recommendation would be to not get the Pros, save some money and stick with the standard T2s then upgrade to the Pros if you're craving extra bright highs. For those who already have the Pros, one great tip I can give you to dramatically improve the bass, give you a fuller sound and reduce the harshness of the treble a bit is to use the blue foam tips and push them into your ears deep enough to create a perfect seal. I just wish TIN would have provided a couple different sized foam tips because they seem to be much better suited acoustically for the audio profile of the Pros.

[@chrissimmonds4383]

Hi Steve, saw your video on the T2 pro and bought the upgraded T3. Wasn't worried that they would be too bright as I use KEF LS50 in my system which a lot of people say are too bright but I'm ok with them. Just received them and trying them now. They are certainly bright but astonishingly detailed. The nice thing is that i can listen at low volume and still hear everything so clearly. Got them fed with an Oppo HA-2 headphone amp and they sound incredible. My other phones are Sennheisser HD650 over ear which sound very laid back in comparison. Astonishing detail, beautifully built with the OFC Silver Plated Detachable MMCX cable. What value! Thanks for the review.

[@ianmedium]

It’s funny, I literally live just down the street from where Kafka lived here in Austria!

[@DD-bv9jl]

I'm not an audiophile ,or can't afford to be one, but i'm glad that i've stumbled upon this channel keep up the great work

[@mrn234]

The thing is you dont need to spend thousand of dollars for good sound alot stuff in the Hifi scene is just snake oil.

[@pilotavery]

Audiophile is about not wasting money on useless shit. $100 to $200 is all you need. Maybe $20 to start.

[@humanbass]

My P1 bass is pretty good. Not a bass monster, but i can clearly hear bass guitar and drum. I use spinfit tips, maybe that helps.

[@mlsamson]

Agreed. I noticed that the P1 is very tip and amp pairing dependent. On some tips (acoustune) bass is lacking substantially. But on spinfits and sony tips, the bass comes out. I'd even say they have more bass than the t2, t2pro, and t3. >Running mine off of an iFi iDSD with the Sony tips.

[@gullibleskeptic3237]

For me the p1 sounds way better with the foam tips. They are just too hot in the treble with silicones. I use comply t500 and they sound very nice. The bass is just the right amount and the mids sound better because its more in line with the treble.

[@amdenis]

I tried these T2 Pro, and their higher end T3 Pro, and you are right- these lower end ($60 instead of $70) T2 Pro’s are my favorites under other than some custom IEM I have for the studio, which cost 30X more than these, but are not necessarily even twice as good, let alone 30X.

[@willyvlyminck201]

Andrew Denis Not everyone dare to say this, certainly not reviewers, otherwise the expensive brands don’t send any review samples anymore 😁

[@DeLewrh]

You look like the guy who played John Lennon in the movie Yesterday

[@cosmingurau]

This guy looks like Robert Duvall had a quirky, slimmer, audiophile twin brother.

[@victorsixtythree]

Per Wikipedia: "Philip James Bailey (born May 8, 1951) is an American R&B, soul, gospel and funk singer, songwriter and percussionist best known as an early member, and one of the two lead singers (along with group founder Maurice White) of the band Earth, Wind & Fire. Noted for his four-octave vocal range and distinctive falsetto register, Bailey has won seven Grammy Awards. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame as a member of Earth, Wind & Fire. Bailey was also inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame for his work with the band."

[@pekka3549]

Just ordered my from Linsoul, I hope they are just as good as I expect.

[@troylogan4602]

Steve: So you dont know that Phillip Bailey is the lead singer of Earth Wind and Fire??? Awesome!!!! At least you recognized his talent.

[@G-entleManAndScholar]

Was just thinking similar. 🤦🏾‍♂️🤣

[@OutOTW]

The T2 are the most amazing budget iems I haver tried, wish I could try this pro.

[@FRANKRICECOLD209]

Philip Bailey was one of the lead singers of Earth Wind & Fire I'm sure you still goes on tour with them he's the high note guy lol

[@LP-gs3xj]

Just got mine. Holy Snikes these are great Tested with some Vladimir Horowitz and Procol Harem Conquistador and all I can say is wow this

[@labjujube]

I thought I’d never buy any wired earphone, but you made me wanna buy this one.

[@loged90]

You look like the Jonh Lennon version of the movie "Yesterday". It's a compliment obviously.

[@jasperrost78]

I used to have the tin t2 Pro but after a while I found the heights to strong and it really bothered me. Switched to the KZ Zs10 Pro recently. They are great so far.

[@muchasgracias6976]

Like a few others here, I got my T2's from Drop. I was going to get the Pro's but changed my mind after reading a few reviews, and all I can say is wow! These are simply the best sounding IEM's I've ever owned, and by a country mile. I mostly listen to EDM and the sound is so open and clear which has allowed me to hear details that I couldn't previously hear and the bass is tight, controlled with plenty of it for my ears. A good album to test these with is Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds- epic! I have to differ with Steve on one point though, the blue tips that come as standard do a great job with noise isolation- I commute daily by train and with them in I really struggle to hear announcements over the train's PA. I cant recommend them highly enough. Just buy a pair and hear for yourself.

[@zarlodious1]

Yeah I buy foam tips on amazon, silicone just feels gross and lets too much sound in, I do foam on all my in ears it's the stuff!!!

[@Jake_Ro_X]

Thanks to the KZbin Algorithm I finally found a nice audiophile channel I can watch. Keep up the great reviews! I'm officially a subscriber. 😁

[@allstar930]

I love your chi-fi videos and have been a huge fan of the final 3000's since you mentioned in a video some months back. I really love those ones. Keep it up!

[@johnfraser9546]

Just got these tonight...breaking them in. First listen they are phenomenal for the money! Steve, thank you for the recommendation!

[@brad_wilson]

You should give the KZ ZS10 Pro a listen. $15-20 cheaper than the T2 Pro with the same level of detail, but without the extra bright presentation. Build quality is also excellent, though the wire is not as nice as the Tin.

[@brianmck7363]

I was never a big fan of the earphones that stick in your ear, but when out walking or exercising they are good !! So will be ordering a set of these!! Thanks to listening to this CAT

[@lionelkentler]

Hello, i know you commented this 2 years ago how did you find the t2s when walking or exercising?

[@brandonmartin4044]

Greatly appreciate the information.I'm digging the glasses as well.

[@ruffriffing247]

Mid high high!! Stevie...I kno ur blazing!! Gotta luv da music

[@magnifikkattt]

Would love to see the full design of your t-shirt

[@jaimedelgado7529]

www.depop.com/products/blackmarketpop-vintage-1990s-franz-kafka-t-shirt/ Knock yourself out bruh Edit: tá é uma beca cara não achas?

[@Roguetrainer]

Slightly concerned you don’t really know who Philip Bailey is 🙂. From Earth Wind and Fire, and then very famous for Easy Lover with Phil Collins in the 80s.

[@zarlodious1]

So you are concerned he doesn't know a one hit wonder from the 80's? Not even a good hit in my opinion more of a miss ; )

[@luminousfractal420]

we try to forget phil colins 😂

[@kappakappovski502]

Theyre for good price on aliexpress now so hit em up

[@DBravo29er]

Great review. I found that an 8-core cable helped tame my T2-pro while keeping the detail. 👍

[@RoaroftheTiger]

@DBruh, Do I just "google" or Amazon 8-core cable to find it ? btw - I'm guessing that " 8-core cable" has more "capacitance", than the others.

[@DBravo29er]

RoaroftheTiger I grabbed a pair of silver coated copper set from Amazon. Cap depends on the awg used. If a company used 21awg, then yeah, you're gonna see a rise in cap that may matter. I found one that used something like 30awg or smaller. Might have been 32awg. 5N copper.

[@dapster]

If you think the T2 Pros are good Steve, you should listen to the Tin 3's. I have a pair and they sound excellent. Not too bright and not too bassy.

[@neuromantoo]

Steve, Philip Bailey was one of the lead singers of Earth, Wind and Fire before going solo.

[@Qaydum]

This dudes voice is so soft and sweet I love it

[@justatiger6268]

Wow. I'm getting these. Right. Now. Thank you Steve.

[@Wowreally42]

I wonder why the amazon reviews aren’t up to par with this guy’s.. I think I’ll trust him

[@portnoy_]

James M It is probably due to the focus on mid-range and high frequencies, and many many people consider a strong base to be a sign of quality. But that's exactly what you are not getting from these headphones - a heavy base.

[@Zootum]

Thanks for the beautiful music find!

[@panthai272]

I need to order one. I hope my Sense are nearly at your s!

[@martinb4960]

Phillip Bailey, formerly of Earth Wind & Fire. The unmistakable high voice on so many of their hits, “Devotion” among them. Great artist.

[@Orzelius]

Hey, they just got delivered and they're awesom, thanks for recomending!

[@ghiagoo]

Philip Bailey is from Earth Wind and Fire. Also sang Easy Lover with Phil Collins in the 80’s. Haven’t heard is recent music. I’ll check it out

[@retrievalnow4972]

I hear the P1 through EarStudio ES100 with balanced 2 x Voltage and bass EQ‘ed. Love them.

[@michaelschrobilgen3118]

I use the es100 with ldac and 2x voltage and the bass eq with my shure se846. Sounds soo good. I need to get some p1s

[@kimdon1066]

Love the review. Especially the budget systems and gear. Under $1000 systems that perform. Thank you.

[@gabrielt8844]

You legitimately look like John Lennon

[@ytcorporate9237]

He's missing a few holes though.

[@joeblow1942]

Gabriel Thompson Not even.

[@tonyblack3957]

Just got mine from China Yesterday , £34.50 from Aliexpress, and all I can say is sounds bloody good with a bit of classical music, no complaints ,

[@graceperkins5641]

I just wanna know how I got here.

[@Inexpressable]

You clicked on a video.

[@tysonliu2833]

Don't know how the KZbin algorithm works but this makes me really want to try out the headphone

[@czdot]

I gotta say that earphones from China are really insane there days. I own a few pairs from 20 to 100 dollars. I like them all. 😁

[@gerryhunt2524]

Just ordered these on amazon UK for £55 delivered next day. After watching this review. At that price I couldn't resist giving them a try.

[@darthdurkelthewise320]

Yes I’m happy to hear you review these! They are dual driver w/10mm woofer and 6mm tweeter per housing. They are 16 ohm with 102db/mw sensitivity. Not too bad at all for $60!! I’d love to hear more reviews on gear like this. It seems as though headphones just keep getting more and more expensive! Earphones are a great way to experiment and experience different signatures without killing your wallet...too much. 👍🏻

[@christophernehl4320]

I love my T3‘s! Greetings from Germany 😊

[@trufunkg2249]

Thanks for the Phillip Bailey recommendation, listening on T3s

[@plaidsnails3755]

I just ordered these, gonna listen to some New Order when they come in :)

[@quikspecv4d]

I returned my Pro’s for the standard Tin T2’s because the Pros’s were a bit fatiguing. Got them on sale for $35. I can’t believe how much great sound you can get for the $ nowadays. I also picked up the Tin P1’s. Those are in another league.

[@vcp93]

I will have to give them another listen. I bought a pair of these a couple of months ago and really wasn't impressed. They didn't sound any better than the other budget IE headphones I have, which was disappointing because you are not the only one to give them rave reviews. However, sounds like I should dust them off and give them another chance. Cheers!

[@JamesOversteer]

This is real KZbin advertising. Spot on. Exactly what we want to know, honest and impartial. Fuck adds, we want to be educated on the product. Ordering a set :)

[@MrCatalysis101]

I have the KZ ZST IEMs which I bought off Amazon for around 20 bucks. Unbelievable sound for the money.

[@ziggy7360]

The t2's are the reduced treble version of the pro's and vice versa

Nice t-shirt :D there were some books from Kafaka I had to read to pass my finals from czech literature. That was some good stuff.

[@Tardsmat]

I have these and I wish I liked them more. They're just not quite balanced enough for my taste and for the kind of music I listen to. (metal) However, they're built like a goddamn truck! They've been in the washing machine twice and after drying them out they still work perfectly

[@jakewalker9612]

Tardsmat “wish I liked them more” *washed them twice*

[@Miafunfactory]

I am the killer of headphones....i only buy cheap ones cause i kill everything....thanks for the durabilty update

[@findingwithterry]

I enjoy my Tin T2. Have been thinking of stepping up to a complimentary set in the $200ish (preferably under) range. The two final candidates that come up for me are the Tin P1 and the Ikko OH10. It is interesting to hear Steven's observation that the P1 do detail but are kind of one-note. I'm getting that vibe even from more positive reviews, that they have an engaging, powerful sound signature (not bass heavy but perhaps intimate the way Sennheiser HD650 are, for example), but are perhaps not the most dextrous (not sure what I mean by that..hehe). Anyway, I'm probably leaning toward the OH10 because they are probably more different from the T2 than the P1 are, have stronger bass (I'm not a bass head per se but to differentiate from T2), and their build quality is apparently great. Also, I tend to like to have items from different companies for a more differentiated experience. Though I think I have bought 4 Koss pairs in the past six months. But of course, at under $40 for everything except for the ESP 95x, Koss makes it easy. Anyway, is this a comment or a long rambling call for help to other commenters... haha. Nice review/talk as usual Steven. Keep up the good work.

[@invisiblekid99]

The bass is fine if you have the right tips. The issue for me is they require a lot of power to sing. I have mine with the Klipsch headphone amp on high gain and they need to volume at 12 o'clock for the most part. For portable listening you need a portable amp.

[@DenisZ2023]

I love Steve's videos and most of the time agree with everything he says including in this video. But I would like to add something being an owner of both t2 and p1. When he says that the highs are emphasized on t2 keep in mind that he is an older gentleman and even he finds them bright. If you are younger in your 30s or below with hearing that is still really good you will find these earbuds painful to listen to. And idk why everyone complains about p1 but I find that they actually have much better bass then t2 and are much more balanced sound. I get a ton more detail from them compared to t2 and i don't feel like I am being stabbed in the ear. Oh and the t2 don't fit my ear comfortably. P1 fit like a glove.

[@smithan]

I found the sound pretty good but the build quality of the cable and connections were poor. Broke down after a month. Also tried with different cables. And the customer support from ali express is what you'd expect. Cheap and a bit of a gamble I think.

[@pilotavery]

Cables are shit but you can get other cables compatible for like $15 cause the connector is really good on the buds

[@NathanaelLierly]

They're in my ears now! - looking forward to trying the planar variant soon

[@xxportalxx.]

If the treble is bothering you I'd imagine that's pretty easy to fix with an eq app

[@luminousfractal420]

youd need a good 10-20 band eq. the treble spikes are in a tiny frequency range usually. porable media players usually have 5 bands

[@kidnamedfinger6323]

I have the tin T2s, but the foam ear tips started to deteriorate after a few weeks :( still really good though!

[@thesolvent]

Fam... Earth Wind and Fire. Easy Lover song with Phil Collins, 6 or 7 grammys plus all of that other award stuff. Philip Bailey is the greatest vocalist percussionist that I know. Crazy talent. Glad you're letting people know about him. ✊🏾✌🏾

[@lorcro2000]

By all accounts the T2 Pro was a step back from the original T2. They really turborcharged the highs on them further and that wasn't something the T2 needed. The T3 is an entirely different headphone but not bad either. Either way I'm sticking with my Advanced Model 3's, $40 and a really great sound from the single DD. Plenty of nice punchy bass, pleasant mids, clear highs, good stuff even if you ignore how affordable they are.

[@Macaco_Branco]

Thanks for the Review! You should try the BLON BL-03, they cost about 25 - 35$ and sounds more than great! ^^

[@marindaloft8161]

Hey I really like your glasses and I need new prescription glasses where can I look for them?

[@ThisTall]

When talking about a reduction in a video, it’s nice to have it in the shot for us to look at the entire time.

[@quantum.9883]

I got one of these and tried it out. I found that they were incredibly harsh and bright in higher ends.

[@willyvlyminck201]

Why not? Why does quality have to cost an arm and leg?

[@analogaudiorules1724]

Nice to see hifi spread to people

[@supergimp2000]

Philip Bailey as in "Easy Lover" with Phil Collins?!?! Blast from the past I'll have to check out!