Tin HiFi T2 Evo vs Tin HiFi T2

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 Tin HiFi T2 ranks #426, rated 2.2/5, at $45, $10 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality. 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 Tin HiFi T2 Evo is the better-sounding pick. 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 tradeoff: Sub-bass sits about 4 dB below target in hobbyist measurements on squig.link, so kick drums and synth bass lack depth.

The case for the Tin HiFi T2: 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 Tin HiFi T2 Evo. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $10 with the Tin HiFi T2 does not make up for the sound-quality gap.

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