Tin HiFi T2 Evo vs iBasso IT01

Short answer: the Tin HiFi T2 Evo, though neither ranks well in its class. It ranks #415 of 450 in-ear headphones by sound quality, rated 2.6/5, at $55; the iBasso IT01 ranks #417, rated 2.5/5, and costs $69, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh. 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 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.

What the iBasso IT01 does well: A single 10mm dynamic driver with 16 ohm impedance and 108 dB sensitivity runs easily from a phone or dongle. The catch: Its preference score of 55 from crinacle’s measurement is far from the Harman target, with a noticeably warm tilt.

Buy the Tin HiFi T2 Evo. It is rated higher for sound quality than the iBasso IT01 and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.

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The Two Headphones In Full

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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iBasso IT01: $69.00 Amazon eBay

Pros: A single 10mm dynamic driver with 16 ohm impedance and 108 dB sensitivity runs easily from a phone or dongle. It costs about the same as the 1MORE Triple Driver and suits buyers wanting a simple single driver in-ear.

Cons: Its preference score of 55 from crinacle’s measurement is far from the Harman target, with a noticeably warm tilt. The SoundMAGIC E11 earns the same rating for less money, and the 1MORE Triple Driver rates higher at a similar price.

Full iBasso IT01 review and specifications →

Released	2018 (8 years ago)
Back	Closed
Connection	Wired
Deviation From Target	3.12 dB standard deviation
Driver Type	Dynamic
Drivers	1 x 10mm dynamic
Form Factor	In-ear
Frequency Response	10Hz - 42kHz (Manufacturer specified)
Harman Preference Score	55 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ)
Impedance	16 ohms
Sensitivity	108 dB
Tonal Tilt	-1.19 (negative is warmer, positive brighter)

EQ preset to match the Harman target

Set a preamp of -4.1 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	-1.9 dB	0.70
Peak	233 Hz	-4.6 dB	0.65
Peak	2,618 Hz	+3.3 dB	0.29
Peak	5,109 Hz	-4.3 dB	4.82
Peak	9,736 Hz	+2.1 dB	2.75
High shelf	10,000 Hz	+0.2 dB	0.70
Peak	66 Hz	+0.9 dB	3.73
Peak	1,257 Hz	-1.1 dB	1.20
Peak	985 Hz	+1.9 dB	3.03
Peak	3,511 Hz	+1.3 dB	4.26

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