Short answer: the Tin HiFi T7. It ranks #35 of 1291 in-ear headphones by sound quality, rated 4.8/5, at $189. The Artpical Raphael ranks #59, rated 4.7/5, at $175, $14 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The case for the Tin HiFi T7: Across ten hobbyist measurements on squig.link, the T7 earns a preference score of 83.5 with a low 1.11 dB deviation from target. The tradeoff: Air above 10 kHz runs about 3.2 dB high and a 5.4 dB peak near 8.1 kHz can add glare to sibilance and cymbals.
The case for the Artpical Raphael: Tuned close to the Harman target that most listeners prefer in blind tests (preference score 82). The catch: The rating reflects sound quality only; comfort, build and noise isolation are not part of the score.
Buy the Tin HiFi T7. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $14 with the Artpical Raphael does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Across ten hobbyist measurements on squig.link, the T7 earns a preference score of 83.5 with a low 1.11 dB deviation from target.
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Tuned close to the Harman target that most listeners prefer in blind tests (preference score 82).
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tin HiFi T7 | Artpical Raphael | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $189.00 | $175 |
| Ranked | #35 of 1291 in In-Ear Headphones | #59 of 1291 in In-Ear Headphones |
| Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear |
| Back | Closed | Closed |
| Harman Preference Score | 83 (median of 11 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) | 82 (median of 3 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| Deviation From Target | 1.12 dB standard deviation | 1.32 dB standard deviation |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.18 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) | -0.14 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (+1.5 dB at 30 Hz) | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-1.6 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Connection | Wired | Wired |
| Driver Type | Dynamic | Hybrid |
| Drivers | 1 x 10mm dynamic | 1 x dynamic, 2 x balanced armature |
| Impedance | 22 ohms | - |
| Sensitivity | 112 dB (at 0.126 V) | - |
| Weight | 0 lbs (7.7 g) per earbud | - |
| Frequency Response | 10Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Built-in Microphone | No | - |
Frequency Response Compared
Both headphones’ measurements overlaid on the Harman target. Above the target sounds louder in that range, below it quieter. Each curve is the median of several independent measurements, shifted so its 500 Hz to 2 kHz average sits at 0 dB, so only the tuning is compared.
Measurement data: the Tin HiFi T7 from aden, csi-zone, dchpgall, eplv, hobbytalk, hu-fi, kuping-sensi, soundcheck39, soundignity, superreview and vortexreviews; the Artpical Raphael from fahryst, kuping-sensi and superreview, all via squig.link.
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