Truthear x Crinacle Zero RED vs Tin HiFi T4

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 T4 ranks #24, rated 3.9/5, and costs $89, so there is little reason to consider the other one.

The Truthear x Crinacle Zero RED is the better-sounding option. A Harman score of 86 at an entry-level price delivers a well-balanced response with a smooth 1.1 dB deviation. Watch for: 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 T4: A preference score of 73 in crinacle’s measurement puts the response well within the range most listeners find pleasing, with a nearly neutral tilt. The tradeoff: The score still leaves room for audible deviations from the target, so some tonal coloration is likely.

Buy the Truthear x Crinacle Zero RED. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Tin HiFi T4 and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.

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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 T4: $89.00 Amazon eBay

Pros: A preference score of 73 in crinacle’s measurement puts the response well within the range most listeners find pleasing, with a nearly neutral tilt. A single 10mm dynamic driver at 32 ohms and 102 dB is easy to power from a phone or dongle, and it rates a little higher than the KZ ZAX at a similar level of price.

Cons: The score still leaves room for audible deviations from the target, so some tonal coloration is likely. A single dynamic driver also gives up the added detail that multi-driver sets in this class aim for.

Full Tin HiFi T4 review and specifications →

Released	Nov 2019 (6 years ago)
Back	Closed
Connection	Wired
Deviation From Target	2.44 dB standard deviation
Driver Type	Dynamic
Drivers	1 x 10mm dynamic
Form Factor	In-ear
Frequency Response	10Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
Harman Preference Score	73 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ)
Impedance	32 ohms
Sensitivity	102 dB
Tonal Tilt	+0.10 (negative is warmer, positive brighter)

EQ preset to match the Harman target

Set a preamp of -4.2 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	+2.8 dB	0.70
Peak	9,358 Hz	+4.2 dB	2.59
Peak	149 Hz	-2.1 dB	0.84
Peak	1,877 Hz	-3.4 dB	2.54
Peak	3,450 Hz	+4.1 dB	3.07
High shelf	10,000 Hz	-0.1 dB	0.70
Peak	853 Hz	+1.7 dB	1.24
Peak	5,343 Hz	-3.7 dB	5.41
Peak	1,332 Hz	-1.5 dB	2.76
Peak	6,775 Hz	+1.3 dB	3.54

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  • AutoEQ results for the Tin HiFi T4 (crinacle measurement)