TRN TA1 Max - A Budget Banger with Brilliant Build

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[@scottsozmtns7534]

By far the best, talented & absolutely the best “EAR”, that reviews Earbuds & IEM’s on all of KZbin, PERIOD! Great stuff as always!

[@scottsozmtns7534]

Of this brand what model would you recommend for “bass heavy”, like sub bass & mis bass? I listen to 80’s Pop, Hard Rock, Metal (Ghost, Five Finger Death Punch), Bluegrass (lots of acoustic guitar, dobro, mandolin, banjo, doghouse bass & fiddle), and like various Jazz & Light Jazz. I’m really very broad when it comes to music tastes. I listen to everything from Classical to “some”, Rap. I love Earbuds/IEM’s with STRONG “Mid-Bass”, and very warm Sub-Bass. I love solid mids but not too strong, very, very even & good treble but I get disinterested very quick if the Treble/High’s are flabby, wavy, too bright or downright “tinny”, as I’m 48yrs old. Been playing guitar since age 9, & play over 20+ instruments w/the Dobro or Resophonic Guitar (Square-Neck), being my main instrument for over 22+yrs. I do not like something like ”Beats by Dre”, as they sound like a bass drum stuck on stupid, to me anyway. My “Go-To”, buds are Campfire Audio “Honeydew”, BLON 3 & Zas (clear body), 1-Dynamic Driver & 7-Balanced Armetures/ Hybrid Technology. Also, are there ANY “Bluetooth”, wireless that can match the previously mentioned sets? I bought a pair of Sony XGH (or something like that), 700 w/extra bass but found them to be lacking. I’m also being kind using the word “lacking”. No lag, quick charge, easy to use but sound & quality sound wasn’t there. Reason I ask is because I bought a new IPad AIR, 5th Gen 2022, 10.9” & it doesn’t have a HOME BUTTON or a 3.5MM Jack. The only slot it has is a USB-c charging port & I’ve had to find adapters to listen to my buds/IEM’s with. Love to hear ALL opinions! Thanks everyone!

[@gwine9087]

I always judge audio equipment by playing them flat. After burning the TA1 Max's for about 50 hours, I found them, well, flat. A bit of equalizer adjustments made them to be pretty good but still a bit disappointing.

[@trocadero1965]

I never spend usually more than 140 - 220 € for a decent pair of IEM and frankly unless you have a robust wallet, again no more than 400€. That's what i think is sufficient to listen to decent music source (fiio m11dap) or a smartphone with a fiio btr5 connected balanced, i think as a non audiophile will be enough for your ears. Moondrop Aria and a btr5 together sounds great i think... I know there's better but as a caviar or champagnes we all know where it leads $€¥£💵💷👀😁. Thanks bro for your great reviews 👌

[@AudioLevels]

Couldn't agree more; if I didn't do this as reviews etc'd be happy as larry with a Tin P1 and small amp. People grossly overestimate what the more expensive stuff will bring, yes it's very good but fractions are better than the 200-300 range.

[@trocadero1965]

@@AudioLevels in a way is a kind of maybe self pity 🤔😉,because I can't afford more, hmmm.. however right now I am with a pair of KZ Zax listening Florence and the machine with a Samsung s10 a proper 25€ dongle and it was sounding nice.. Unfortunately the moondrop aria I have purchased few days ago unfortunately today one earbud sound weak and I realised is the crappie cable. Anyway one 16 cores Linsoul, a decent one, balanced is on my way with the BTR5 and hopefully I will enjoy music even more than than this little but powerful dongle,( a CX31993 32 /384kHz). How much more, i am not so sure but this is you that know more than myself.. I am new in the subject as I was all in car stereo when I was living back in London... Cheers, mate

[@MR.ROBOTVOLTRON]

Would you describe these as more energetic or visceral in sound than something like say a Tin T2 plus or perhaps a TRN V90? I want something that has a really hard hitting sound for guitars and some bass.

[@trocadero1965]

Me too

[@MR.ROBOTVOLTRON]

@@trocadero1965 yeah. I want something hat just you can feel the guitar strings and singers voice. Then also hits a good rumble. Has good technical abilities.

[@avatr7109]

are these better or KZ ZSN PRO X better? _my KZ zsn pro X i already out for delivery lol, bought it for my budget_

[@AudioLevels]

Sidegrades.

[@fiddlix]

Great review. Hope you are feeling better.

[@AudioLevels]

BAck in full flow :) Thanks

[@PhotoTerco]

Are you going to review the TRN BAX?

[@MrPINKFL0YD]

Hi I'm looking for something under the £100. I listen to Pink Floyd, Radiohead, rock and vocals. I don't want a bass heavy sound that so many sem to have. Any ideas will be gratefully received! Thnx

[@leokeepgoing1262]

is it comfort to wear? What level does it belong to in hifi headphones of the same price?

[@estinoazell1016]

For around 500-700$ whats your commendation for EDM/J-POP stuff with great micro/macro detail retrieval?

[@AudioLevels]

Thieaudio Excalibur, Urd, ?Xenns Up