KZ AS10 vs Tin HiFi T2 Evo

Short answer: the KZ AS10, though neither ranks well in its class. It ranks #398 of 450 in-ear headphones by sound quality, rated 2.9/5, at $59.99; the Tin HiFi T2 Evo ranks #415, rated 2.6/5, at $55. Close enough in price that the sound-quality gap is the deciding factor. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 450 in-ear headphones, and the Intuaura Reference 2019, ranked #5 at $34.99, is a better place to start if sound quality matters.

Why pick the KZ AS10: Five balanced armature drivers per side is an unusual layout at a modest price, and the bass sits about 6 dB above target between 60 and 200 Hz for listeners who want a thick, warm low end. The catch: That bass boost spills into the low mids, 3.3 dB over target, which muddies voices and guitars, and a 6.4 dB peak near 11.9 kHz adds glare up top in hobbyist measurements on squig.link.

The case for the Tin HiFi T2 Evo: Listeners who want a neutral or bright presentation are the best match, with presence and treble lifted 2 to 3 dB for clear, crisp detail. The catch: Sub-bass sits about 4 dB below target in hobbyist measurements on squig.link, so kick drums and synth bass lack depth.

Buy the KZ AS10. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $4.99 you would save on the Tin HiFi T2 Evo does not close the gap.

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The Two Headphones In Full

KZ AS10: $59.99 Amazon eBay

Pros: Five balanced armature drivers per side is an unusual layout at a modest price, and the bass sits about 6 dB above target between 60 and 200 Hz for listeners who want a thick, warm low end. It is rated above the Sennheiser CX 3.00, 1MORE Triple Driver and Questyle NHB12. At 14 ohms and 105 dB/mW it runs easily from a phone.

Cons: That bass boost spills into the low mids, 3.3 dB over target, which muddies voices and guitars, and a 6.4 dB peak near 11.9 kHz adds glare up top in hobbyist measurements on squig.link. Crinacle’s preference score of 60 shows how far the overall tuning is from what most listeners prefer, and there is no microphone.

Full KZ AS10 review and specifications →

Released	2019 (7 years ago)
Back	Closed
Connection	Wired
Deviation From Target	2.91 dB standard deviation
Driver Type	Balanced armature
Drivers	5 x balanced armature
Form Factor	In-ear
Frequency Response	20Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified)
Harman Preference Score	60 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ)
Impedance	14 ohms
Sensitivity	105 dB/mW
Sub-bass Extension	Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (+0.2 dB at 30 Hz)
Tonal Tilt	-0.89 (negative is warmer, positive brighter)

EQ preset to match the Harman target

Set a preamp of -5.0 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	-1.0 dB	0.70
Peak	157 Hz	-4.3 dB	0.67
Peak	1,285 Hz	+4.5 dB	0.47
Peak	3,019 Hz	-6.4 dB	2.71
Peak	298 Hz	-1.2 dB	1.07
High shelf	10,000 Hz	+5.0 dB	0.70
Peak	5,029 Hz	-5.0 dB	5.86
Peak	6,215 Hz	+2.7 dB	5.38
Peak	2,075 Hz	+1.1 dB	3.28
Peak	1,354 Hz	-0.8 dB	3.11

• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • AutoEQ results for the KZ AS10 (crinacle measurement)
  • Frequency response measurements of the KZ AS10 by 4 squig.link measurers
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Tin HiFi T2 Evo: $55.00 Amazon eBay

Pros: Listeners who want a neutral or bright presentation are the best match, with presence and treble lifted 2 to 3 dB for clear, crisp detail. The largest peak is a moderate 5.3 dB near 8.4 kHz and no deep dips appear between 1.5 and 12 kHz. It is an inexpensive single dynamic driver design.

Cons: Sub-bass sits about 4 dB below target in hobbyist measurements on squig.link, so kick drums and synth bass lack depth. The bright tilt can make harsh recordings fatiguing, and the Final Audio E3000 matches it in rating for less money.

Full Tin HiFi T2 Evo review and specifications →

Released	Sep 2021 (5 years ago)
Back	Closed
Connection	Wired
Deviation From Target	3.20 dB standard deviation
Driver Type	Dynamic
Drivers	1 x 10mm dynamic
Form Factor	In-ear
Frequency Response	10Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
Harman Preference Score	57 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ)
Impedance	32 ohms
Sensitivity	93 dB @ 1kHz (0.126V)
Sub-bass Extension	Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-5.1 dB at 30 Hz)
Tonal Tilt	+1.31 (negative is warmer, positive brighter)

EQ preset to match the Harman target

Set a preamp of -6.0 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	+6.1 dB	0.70
Peak	5,329 Hz	-5.3 dB	1.82
Peak	766 Hz	+3.1 dB	1.12
Peak	155 Hz	-1.4 dB	0.80
Peak	9,585 Hz	+2.1 dB	2.63
High shelf	10,000 Hz	-4.3 dB	0.70
Peak	2,410 Hz	+1.3 dB	2.63
Peak	1,331 Hz	-1.1 dB	3.32
Peak	3,617 Hz	-0.4 dB	3.19
Peak	978 Hz	+0.6 dB	4.33

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  • Frequency response measurements of the Tin HiFi T2 Evo by 6 squig.link measurers
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