Final Audio E3000 vs Tin HiFi T2

Short answer: the Final Audio E3000, though neither ranks well in its class. It ranks #413 of 450 in-ear headphones by sound quality, rated 2.6/5, at $46.60; the Tin HiFi T2 ranks #426, rated 2.2/5, at $45. With prices this close, go by the sound-quality ranking rather than the cost. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 450 in-ear headphones; for better sound, the Intuaura Reference 2019 ranks #5 at $34.99.

The Final Audio E3000 is the better-sounding pick. Bass at 60 to 200 Hz sits about 5.5 dB above the Harman target in oratory1990’s measurement, and the low mids are lifted about 3.2 dB, giving a warm, full and weighty sound. Watch for: The strong bass and low mid lift can muddy vocals, and presence from 3 to 6 kHz is down about 3 dB with a 3.7 dB dip near 4.5 kHz, so voices lack clarity.

What the Tin HiFi T2 does well: It costs little and runs easily from a phone at 16 ohms and 102 dB/mW. Watch for: In oratory1990’s measurement sub-bass falls 6 dB below target by 60 Hz and sits 10 dB down at 30 Hz, so kick drums and bass lines sound thin.

Buy the Final Audio E3000. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $1.60 you would save on the Tin HiFi T2 does not close the gap.

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The Two Headphones In Full

Final Audio E3000: $46.60 Amazon eBay

Pros: Bass at 60 to 200 Hz sits about 5.5 dB above the Harman target in oratory1990’s measurement, and the low mids are lifted about 3.2 dB, giving a warm, full and weighty sound. Treble from 6 to 10 kHz is only 1.6 dB over target, so highs stay fairly gentle and non-fatiguing. The single 6.4mm dynamic driver is easy to drive at 16 ohms and 100 dB/mW, and the price is low.

Cons: The strong bass and low mid lift can muddy vocals, and presence from 3 to 6 kHz is down about 3 dB with a 3.7 dB dip near 4.5 kHz, so voices lack clarity. A preference score of 57 with a 3.4 dB deviation shows the balance is far from target. The KZ AS10, KZ DQ6S and SoundMAGIC E50C are all rated higher.

Full Final Audio E3000 review and specifications →

Released	2017 (9 years ago)
Back	Closed
Connection	Wired
Deviation From Target	3.40 dB standard deviation
Driver Type	Dynamic
Drivers	1 x 6.4mm dynamic
Form Factor	In-ear
Harman Preference Score	57 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ)
Impedance	16 ohms
Sensitivity	100 dB/mW
Sub-bass Extension	Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-3.8 dB at 30 Hz)
Tonal Tilt	-0.57 (negative is warmer, positive brighter)

EQ preset to match the Harman target

Set a preamp of -4.9 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.

Filter	Frequency	Gain	Q
Low shelf	105 Hz	+14.3 dB	0.70
Peak	53 Hz	-13.7 dB	0.28
Peak	5,187 Hz	+4.0 dB	1.54
Peak	1,381 Hz	+2.9 dB	0.32
Peak	6,770 Hz	-2.0 dB	1.49
High shelf	10,000 Hz	+0.3 dB	0.70
Peak	1,242 Hz	-0.9 dB	2.59
Peak	810 Hz	+0.7 dB	2.40
Peak	361 Hz	-0.2 dB	1.45
Peak	2,087 Hz	+0.5 dB	3.04

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Tin HiFi T2: $45.00 Amazon eBay

Pros: It costs little and runs easily from a phone at 16 ohms and 102 dB/mW. The dual dynamic layout pairs a 10 mm and a 6 mm driver, and its lean bass suits listeners who prefer a neutral low end over boosted bass.

Cons: In oratory1990’s measurement sub-bass falls 6 dB below target by 60 Hz and sits 10 dB down at 30 Hz, so kick drums and bass lines sound thin. A 4.6 dB dip near 2.2 kHz and a presence region about 2.5 dB under target push vocals back, and the SoundMAGIC E11 rates higher for slightly less money.

Full Tin HiFi T2 review and specifications →

Released	Jun 2018 (8 years ago)
Back	Closed
Connection	Wired
Deviation From Target	3.70 dB standard deviation
Driver Type	Dynamic
Drivers	1 x 10mm dynamic + 1 x 6mm dynamic
Form Factor	In-ear
Frequency Response	12Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified)
Harman Preference Score	52 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ)
Impedance	16 ohms
Sensitivity	102 dB/mW
Sub-bass Extension	Falls 6 dB below target at 60 Hz (-10.0 dB at 30 Hz)
Tonal Tilt	+0.58 (negative is warmer, positive brighter)

EQ preset to match the Harman target

Set a preamp of -6.1 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.

Filter	Frequency	Gain	Q
Low shelf	105 Hz	+6.3 dB	0.70
Peak	218 Hz	-3.4 dB	0.35
Peak	2,000 Hz	+4.0 dB	0.65
Peak	1,237 Hz	-1.7 dB	1.79
Peak	38 Hz	+0.5 dB	3.51
High shelf	10,000 Hz	-2.3 dB	0.70
Peak	6,122 Hz	+3.1 dB	2.02
Peak	5,155 Hz	-4.4 dB	5.66
Peak	2,237 Hz	+0.6 dB	4.35
Peak	2,935 Hz	-1.1 dB	5.29

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