Truthear x Crinacle Zero RED vs Tin HiFi T3 Plus

Short answer: the Truthear x Crinacle Zero RED. It ranks #3 of 68 in-ear headphones by sound quality, rated 4.9/5, at $64.99. The Tin HiFi T3 Plus ranks #12, rated 4.3/5, at $59, $5.99 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.

The Truthear x Crinacle Zero RED is the better-sounding pick. A Harman score of 86 at an entry-level price delivers a well-balanced response with a smooth 1.1 dB deviation. The tradeoff: Presence from 3 to 6 kHz sits about 2.2 dB below target, so vocals and snare attack can sound a little recessed.

Why pick the Tin HiFi T3 Plus: Crinacle’s measurement gives a preference score of 77 with a smooth response, a standard deviation of only 1.78 dB around the target. Watch for: The tilt of negative 0.41 means a slightly warm balance, so listeners who want a brighter, airier sound may find it relaxed.

Buy the Truthear x Crinacle Zero RED. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $5.99 you would save on the Tin HiFi T3 Plus does not close the gap.

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The Two Headphones In Full

Truthear x Crinacle Zero RED: $64.99 Amazon eBay

Pros: A Harman score of 86 at an entry-level price delivers a well-balanced response with a smooth 1.1 dB deviation. Bass and mids track the target closely, and the dual dynamic driver design runs easily from a phone at 17.5 ohms and 117.5 dB per volt. It outscores the Tin HiFi T3 Plus by a clear rating margin at a similar cost. It is a good fit for listeners who like a warm, bass-forward sound.

Cons: Presence from 3 to 6 kHz sits about 2.2 dB below target, so vocals and snare attack can sound a little recessed. A 3.9 dB dip near 10.3 kHz and sub-bass about 1.4 dB light mean cymbals lack some shimmer and the deepest bass has less rumble. It is wired only with no mic or remote listed.

Full Truthear x Crinacle Zero RED review and specifications →

Back	Closed
Connection	Wired
Deviation From Target	1.10 dB standard deviation
Driver Type	Dynamic
Drivers	1 x 10mm + 1 x 7.8mm dynamic
Form Factor	In-ear
Frequency Response	20Hz - 40.5kHz (Manufacturer specified)
Harman Preference Score	86 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ)
Impedance	17.5 ohms
Sensitivity	117.5 dB/Vrms
Tonal Tilt	-0.08 (negative is warmer, positive brighter)

EQ preset to match the Harman target

Set a preamp of -2.1 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	-0.5 dB	0.70
Peak	6,163 Hz	+2.2 dB	2.44
Peak	341 Hz	-1.0 dB	1.46
Peak	70 Hz	+1.0 dB	0.61
Peak	1,284 Hz	-0.6 dB	2.04
High shelf	10,000 Hz	-1.8 dB	0.70
Peak	2,432 Hz	+0.7 dB	2.98
Peak	3,588 Hz	-0.6 dB	3.06
Peak	8,541 Hz	+1.1 dB	3.84
Peak	769 Hz	+0.2 dB	3.01

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  • AutoEQ results for the Truthear x Crinacle Zero RED (oratory1990 measurement)
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Tin HiFi T3 Plus: $59.00 Amazon eBay

Pros: Crinacle’s measurement gives a preference score of 77 with a smooth response, a standard deviation of only 1.78 dB around the target. A single 10mm dynamic driver at 32 ohms and 105 dB sensitivity runs easily from a phone or dongle. It scores well above the Tin HiFi T4, which has a lower rating at a higher price.

Cons: The tilt of negative 0.41 means a slightly warm balance, so listeners who want a brighter, airier sound may find it relaxed. It has no built-in microphone, so it cannot take calls. It is wired only, with no wireless or noise cancelling features.

Full Tin HiFi T3 Plus review and specifications →

Back	Closed
Built-in Microphone	No
Connection	Wired
Deviation From Target	1.78 dB standard deviation
Driver Type	Dynamic
Drivers	1 x 10mm dynamic
Form Factor	In-ear
Frequency Response	10Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
Harman Preference Score	77 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ)
Impedance	32 ohms
Sensitivity	105 dB @ 1kHz, 0.179V
Tonal Tilt	-0.41 (negative is warmer, positive brighter)

EQ preset to match the Harman target

Set a preamp of -5.1 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	-0.1 dB	0.70
Peak	6,867 Hz	+5.9 dB	1.01
Peak	163 Hz	-2.4 dB	0.78
Peak	683 Hz	+2.7 dB	0.84
Peak	3,057 Hz	-2.6 dB	0.39
High shelf	10,000 Hz	-4.1 dB	0.70
Peak	6,000 Hz	+2.0 dB	5.50
Peak	4,522 Hz	-1.6 dB	4.73
Peak	3,143 Hz	+0.9 dB	3.42
Peak	1,530 Hz	-0.3 dB	2.49

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  • AutoEQ results for the Tin HiFi T3 Plus (crinacle measurement)