SoundMAGIC E11 vs Tin HiFi T2

Short answer: the SoundMAGIC E11, though neither ranks well in its class. It ranks #416 of 450 in-ear headphones by sound quality, rated 2.5/5, at $42.99; the Tin HiFi T2 ranks #426, rated 2.2/5, and costs $45, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff. 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.

The case for the SoundMAGIC E11: A low cost wired in-ear with a 10 mm dynamic driver. The catch: A preference score of 55 in crinacle’s measurement shows a tuning well off what most listeners prefer.

What the Tin HiFi T2 does well: It costs little and runs easily from a phone at 16 ohms and 102 dB/mW. The catch: 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 SoundMAGIC E11. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Tin HiFi T2 and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.

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The Two Headphones In Full

SoundMAGIC E11: $42.99 Amazon eBay

Pros: A low cost wired in-ear with a 10 mm dynamic driver. Sensitivity of 112 dB/mW lets it reach loud levels from any phone.

Cons: A preference score of 55 in crinacle’s measurement shows a tuning well off what most listeners prefer. The Final Audio E3000 carries a higher rating at a similar price.

Full SoundMAGIC E11 review and specifications →

Released	2018 (8 years ago)
Back	Closed
Built-in Microphone	No
Connection	Wired
Deviation From Target	3.80 dB standard deviation
Driver Type	Dynamic
Drivers	1 x 10mm dynamic
Form Factor	In-ear
Frequency Response	15Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified)
Harman Preference Score	55 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ)
Impedance	42 ohms
Sensitivity	112 dB/mW
Tonal Tilt	-0.34 (negative is warmer, positive brighter)

EQ preset to match the Harman target

Set a preamp of -6.7 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	+8.0 dB	0.70
Peak	69 Hz	-6.6 dB	0.28
Peak	2,799 Hz	+6.4 dB	1.69
Peak	1,463 Hz	-1.7 dB	2.51
Peak	4,254 Hz	+4.6 dB	3.70
High shelf	10,000 Hz	+3.1 dB	0.70
Peak	6,488 Hz	-3.8 dB	3.45
Peak	4,993 Hz	+1.5 dB	5.49
Peak	3,581 Hz	+0.7 dB	6.00
Peak	832 Hz	+0.4 dB	4.42

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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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