Woah, there tiger. These demos are useful to have an idea of their tonality relative to other stuff, but they definitely don't sound like the real thing at all in the slightest. On top of that you need to understand that your own equipment is going to color the sound of the video. There's too many variables that change the end result and prevent you from just drawing a conclusion based on these recordings. Thankfully the video isn't just sound demos, lol. btw, learn how to read graphs.
yeah but still those review are important for comparison , for example listent to this , for my ears , the aria sounds garbage compared to the t3 plus so if i have to choose between the two i would go for the t3 plus and ideally the signature is approximately similar to what i ve heard.. i bought the simgot em6l by listening to this demos and i enjoyed them i was sure because i listened the demo of em6l before @@joko49perez
July 2022 : Bought the T3 plus. Listened to "Waking Up". His recording is near identical to what I experienced. Got freaking goosebumps. Fit is 10/10. This is the refined true Blon03 successor IMHO.
Your format, quality you invest in the channel and obviously your opinion/critique, make it one of my favourite channels in this audiophile world. Thanks for your contributions Dan, and I look forward to catching up with the reviews haha. All the best and keep it up mate
Thank you so much for doing this comparison. ordered the Mele yesterday and the T3+ was still in my basket until I watched this and I think this was the push I needed to purchase T3+ AND it was $10 off with a pack of their blue foam tips. This will be my 1st TinHiFi product. First Tripowin too. I'm sure I'll like both because I like bassy sound and clarity too, so that's that. Great job, I love your channel. Keep up the great job!
@@swapnanilbanerjee9739 Mele is lush, warm, and has a live band feel. It can sound a bit congested to some people, but the style of the sound is really something people dig. The T3+ is more balanced in its tuning. It has a cleaner playback too. Not warm, not bright, it plays more down the middle without lacking anything much at all. So it depends on which one you want. They both do great for what they do.
@@dansaudioreviews Waiting for you to check out the Kotori Dauntless 😛. It seems that the T3+ has a rival now. Only one person on UA-cam has compared them until now and he said that the Kotori are better overall 🤔. (But I think it depends on your tastes between these 2) I got the T3+ though already and they sound great 🔥
S Dalton do you have any others ? I just got the kz zex pro crinnacle and can tell ima dive Into the iem world but frowatchin some a his videos here I think the mele sound awesome but not sure where to start!
Currently wearing a pair of T3+'s and have some Ikko OH10's on the way because of you! I echo Dipanjan's sentiment, these demo's and discussions are so so helpful! Was considering the Aria, but after hearing those harsh cymbal hits and almost metallic timbre (at least that's what I hear as a baby; I'm not an audiophile, I just trust those who are, haha), and how smooth and accurate they sound on the T3+, it was a no-brainer for me. Incredible videos, incredible channel. Thanks so much!
This format and quality of audio review/comparison is really great Dan. I can really hear a difference with my moondrop quarks! Trying to listen to this both through my phone and laptop with avani dongle, it's easier for me to tell the difference through the laptop. They all sound pleasing enough through my phone, but I feel the technicals show better through my laptop. I agree with everything that you explained about each IEM throughout all tracks. I was saving up for the Arias, but I think I'll probably going for the T3+. Reason being that I'm going for that true "natural" sound signature. A lot of people reviewed the Arias being a fun neutral/natural sounding IEM, and like you mentioned, it doesn't sound as "natural" as it should be compared to how the T3+ does it. What I can pick off to describe the difference is that the Aria sounds a bit thin. Not much weight to it compared to the T3+. Aria definitely isn't bad, but for my preference going for as "natural" as possible, the T3+ wins this one for me. The details sounds fuller and heftier through the T3+ based on the recordings. The Mele was exactly as you described it through my laptop. It focuses so much on bass that it overwhelms everything else. You can still make out those details, but not as prominent as the bass. It sounds more enjoyable through my phone though. I think it's still a steal especially at that price range. As for the obsidian, it definitely sounds similar with the T3+ tonality wise, but probably due to better quality drivers it sounds clearer, tighter, and more controlled. The bass sounds cleaner and have more oomf to them compared to T3+. Through my laptop, the highs sound a bit harsher on the obsidian though. Overall the T3+ sounds the most casual and easy to listen to. Which I dig haha. I know these kinds of videos take a lot of effort to make, so I hope you still continue to do more of these. I think this is really good for helping people get a better grasp of which IEM they'd decide on buying.
@@jepppuu Yup. Been using them daily now. They sound very close to how they are recorded in this video. Very natural sounding, almost kinda bland and boring at times when you get used to them because of how natural its sound signature is. Details are very much there, and it works well with most songs I listen to like Dance Gavin Dance, Future core/bass, intrumentals, anime, and even when I use them for games. I use mine with Avani dongle to make it sound even better through my phone and laptop. If you like how it sounds in this video, then you'll love how it sounds in person too. Just don't expect it to be mindblowing or anything. If you've listened to it through this video multiple times, your experience won't be as exciting the first time you heard it here.
@@jepppuu None that I know of at the meantime if you're looking for a similar sound sig with this one. If you can push for around 100usd, the Tripowin Olina is a popular suggestion at that price bracket. An upgrade from T3+ if you want something significantly better from it would either be the HanaV2 or the Obsidian. Though those two go for 150+usd iirc.
Hey man, I just dropped by to say thanks for the type of review and comparison that you do. I just got the T3 Plus and this is my first IEM. Your review really helped me choose which one to choose since I really don't have any idea on what to buy. It's a lot easier to buy a wireless earbud compared to selecting to very wide range of IEM's. The T3 Plus is exactly the type of sound that I love. Thank you for doing the type of review that you do. Thanks again.
I bought the Tin 3 plus after watching this video and im so happy with it. It sounds so natural and the bass is so good. i also have the Tin T2 but this is just so much better thanx!!
I've been considering the T3 Plus and this kind of made up my mind to purchase them. My current favorite IEM's are a set of Tin T2 Plus and I think the T3 Plus may be an improvement. I also own a set of Melee's and was pleased to hear that your recording of them is faithful to the sound quality that I experienced with my own set. This is good for me to know as I now have confirmation that your recordings are in line with what I hear with my own ears (obviously colored by whatever IEMs/headphones I listen with) For me the T3 plus and T2 Plus definitely sound better with my library (Mostly Jazz and Classic Rock with a sprinkling of Classical - yeah I know it's wierd) than the Meles. I totally agree with your assessment.
Bought the T3+ about a few weeks ago. They are currently my daily drivers and my first pair of iem of this calibre. I've been quite hesitant on buying them as i wasn't quite sure what i would get, but it's worth every dollar. They sound clear, good balance pretty much throughout the entire spectrum, nothing really shouts at you, nor do they get drown by the other elements. Their presence is just nicely felt. Would recommend them to anyone considering buying their first pair of iem
You are the best reviewer ever. These comparisons really are good because I can hear clear differences. Hopefully someday you will be able to do same with headphones.
great work man!! best way to compare IEMs ... is to be able to hear them playing and get a rough idea of their sound profiles ... no matter how detailed anyone's review of an IEM is ... this still makes it the best way to know what's what . keep up the good work man !!
The Aria sounded restrained, held back, almost confined to a smaller head space... I heard so much positivity about the Aria. I think I'll look at the Starlight or the Mele!
Thank you so so so so much for this. Not only for this review, but I think you did one of your best jobs on the comparison and sound quality and editing. This was truly an eye-opener of a review!
@@Tiagorm223 por esse demo, parece realmente o "intermediário" perfeito. Não gostei do Aria ouvindo neste vídeo. Mto brilhante. Tenho o zs10 pro e zex pro. Vc acha que vale a pena comprar o T3 plus ou é igual o zex pro sem o pico agudo?
@@CassioHungria85 Zex Pro eu n testei, acredito que o corrente dele seria o moondrop SSR, que é uma assinatura mais neutra, mas o T3+ é uma assinatura tendendo para uma sonoridade energética, bom peso nós graves, mas que não fere os ouvidos como ocorre no zs10 pro por exemplo alí nos médios agudos. T3 plus rivaliza com Ária, mas é mais divertido em comparação. Com certeza vai valer a pena sim sair do zs10 pro ou do Zex pro, eu mesmo n curto muito neutro ou som agressivo, gosto de algo meio termo, principalmente que seja direcionado à diversão.
@@CassioHungria85 o T2 plus tmb é uma recomendação, apesar de não ser tão visto ou hypado, mas é um irmão mais novo do T3 plus que vale cada centavo, tem um som mais nítido e mais melodioso, recomendo ambos os fones um bom amplificador dongle, pode ser o CX-PRO que já dá conta ou o seu sucessor Abigail. T3+ tem agudos mais polidos e mais graves além de uma presença e mais corpo nos médios (vozes e instrumentos nessa região), ambos são bons, a sensação de palco maior foi no t3+.
Thanks so much for this comparison! As I'm writing this, I have a T3+ in the mail, scheduled to arrive today - and I'm even more looking forward to it now! Also, the Aria just moved out of my watch list.
I really like your efforts to give us detailed audible comparisons of these IEMs through the medium of UA-cam. I came across your Kato Moondrop review on my M1 iPad Pro last night. I was genuinely surprised that I immediately could hear real differences between the IEMs. I was even getting sound stage differences with the iPad - the Katos gave me some highs astonishingly further to the left than the others. I could hear clear differences constantly without knowing what might actually be going on. I had already ordered the Katos before finding your review, and quite frankly your demos of the Katos sounded consistently harsh on the iPad. So I listened to this 'under $100 'video on my M1 Mini through an iFi Zen Dac into my old Sennheiser HD 598SE cans which I like just fine. Listening to this video I can consistently hear what you are talking about in your commentary. Yes, I agree the MELE is just listenable and I would consider buying them if I find the KATOS tiring. I wouldn't consider the Arias, but the T3's clarity is attractive and would have probably saved me $100, but am not upset that I paid the $189 for the Katos. A couple of notes you may find useful since you say you read your comments. I'm old and notice the Mele triggers memories of concerts and listening to recordings in 60s, 70s and 80s. Yes it has a 'style' - and I like it. But I love clarity and detail too - banjo to string quartets. Big massed sounds like Wagner to that heavy rock track you played - not so much. Finally, I specifically bought the Katos to listen to binaural beats recordings that attempt to entrain the brain to sub-audible frequencies by getting two audible higher frequency sounds to beat against each other at a lower sub-audible frequency - say 4 Hz. I was attracted to the Katos reputation for clarity in the base region which I hope will enhance the sub audible beating and therefore augment the entrainment I'm looking for. Thanks again!
Thank you for watching and seeing such value in the demos. My whole goal is to help people make these buying decisions, so I really appreciate how helpful you’ve found the videos, and sharing that with me. Yea, the Mele give that kind of style as you said. I think BGGAR had that in mind when tuning the set. People are loving it! I think you may still enjoy the Kato when they arrive. Everyone is different with what bothers or what interests them, and the Kato do have an exciting sound that many people have liked a lot. Thanks for stopping by! 😃
Gotta say that it feels alot easier to understand your points with this camera setup instead of just hands. 😄 Very good move i must say! Also, love my t3 plus. Melee coming in next week. Should be a solid duo for my metal/rock playlists! 🙂
How are you liking them? How do you compare them? The T3+ really sounds like a better version of the Aria in this test. More separation of the instruments clearly too. I love the sound of it here.
@@drewmorg. Tend to go back and forth between those two depending on which track even though they're in the same genre "Metal/rock" mostly. T3 = Cleaner, more sparkly / Can be slightly fatiguing depending on track (rare). Mele = Vocals are pushed back a bit, generally non fatiguing & easier to listen to for longer though not as exciting (sound wise) as the T3. Sometimes the extra thump/decrease in the treble area is more enjoyable in the Mele, but i'd say i overall like the t3+ a bit more. T3+ fit for me is excellent & the mele is decent but somewhat loose for me. (stock tips on both) (Using Fiio BTR5) for both. I'm by no means very experienced, just my thoughts after using them both for a while. Sorry for late response, havent seen any notification. :)
It's funny, I watch this video now when my T3+ arrive tomorrow and I feel even more excited. In a majority of these comparisons, I actually preferred the T3+. The biggest comparison will be against the Etymotic ER2XR that arrive on Thursday from all the praises I've heard, haven't really seen any sound demos with them, I'm guessing because of how far you need to insert them. Regardless, great video Dan, you've gained a new subscriber.
I'm glad I saw your review before buying myself a new IEM. I was contemplating whether I should buy the Aria or the T3 plus and this review just convinced me to go for the T3 plus. I'll buy it soon. I like the way you compared them with the additional commentary. Cheers!
Fantastic video as always. I'm an audio engineer owned all 3 and the T3 Plus is by far the best at that price for mixing and natural balance listening. Still shocked by how good it is. Still amazed by how popular the Aria is, (🤢) sold it immediately. Appreciate your dedication brother :)
@@ReavenZero Exactly, taste is subjective. Also the type of music genre we listen to, quality of audio sources as well and last but not least, the DAC/Amp portables factor . I'd take cousins Mele($44) and Olina($89) over T3+ and Aria any day.
Hey man, I've just come from the Chu, S12 and IE600 comparison. That was the first video of yours I've ever watched and instantly subscribed. Your videos are extremely eye opening and wanted to let you know I really appreciate the work your doing!! I live in a third world country and don't have access to most of these items let alone be able to test them out for myself. Was about to pull the plug on the Moondrop Aria and later Chu as a gift but now sooo disappointed with what I've seen/heard. I was also viewing the IE600 as sort of my near future end game IEM now equally quite shocked!! Please keep on making these videos, i will be watching them with great interest
Such a great comparison and presentation of the differences. About as close as you can get to “trying them on” in real life. Helps to make a more informed choice, as well as options. Thanks!
I love this review format. Wish I heard about this earlier, but then again I've had the Arias for a while now. That said, this interests me a lot because my experience with the Arias were very great, and is something that I've been highly satisfied to use. However seeing a comparison with other options and how different / great they are in a head-to-head fight made me wonder what I've missed out on. All in all, I think all of these are great options, especially if you're starting with IEMs and haven't owned one on this price point. But unlike me, maybe you should definitely consider the T3+ instead.
Yep, I was pumped up to get the Aria until I saw enough reviews and this demo cinched it. I have a Mele and a Blon -03, I love them both. The T3 plus sounds like what I like, its got to have good bass. I like everthing else to be good but if the bass is average forget it.
Opposite for me. Maybe? Almost sold it to get aria or tanchjim ola instead. Many people recommend aria for vocal but t3+ has similiar graph yet vocal sounds fuller on demo. But dude, the sub bass is too fatiguing for me. Later i tried poweramp equalizer app. I use lower shelf to reduce bass, band pass to slightly raise the upper mid, and peaking band to add some airyness. It become vocal heaven for me. Now i know why crinacle said this iem is 5/5 but still has potential. For people on tight budget out there. Dont get audiofooled. Dont buy expensive cable or eartips to expect magic. Learn about parametric eq not graphic. Also choose the right iem with no problematic problem to your preference instrument. For me as vocal lover, it has good timbre, balance and no sibilance. (And beautiful design too)
Another great content and comparison of the T3+, listening those demo tracks on the OH10, and have a great, wonderful, blessed, and safe Merry Christmas to you and your family and stay safe. And btw I updated the Patreon instead of $8 a month, I bumped it up to $15 a month, Question will you be reviewing and comparison to the UM MEST MKII the THIEAUDIO Monarch MKII? I couldn't agree more the T3+ is the overall best among the Aria and Mele, but the Mele is no slouch, just like the clarity and detail on the demos on the T3+
Thanks for this informative video. While reading online reviews had me leaning to the Aria, I ordered the T3+ after this video. It's the best one overall for almost all genres. The Mele and Aria shine through very rarely. The T3+ gets it best (and awesome) 98 times out of 100 for me.
The tonality of Mele and Aria sometimes do hit the sweet spots on certain tracks, out of the two I think I might prefer Mele for its rich, nostalgic and analogue sound. I personally find Aria sounds especially good with female vocals, however also feels like something else is missing in the other frequencies. T3+ on the other hand might produce lesser of magical moments but should sound more consistent across different tracks and genres with its balance approach. If I am to randomly pick songs from my library to listen to, I think I might go with T3+.
The Moondrop Aria arrived. The first track I ran on the Arias- Here with you now on UA-cam Music.. MY JAW JUST DROPPED 😮 WOW ❤️ the details 👌🏼 Soundtrack timestamp- From 00:55 secs still 1:40 the track is really fast and I listened it at 80 percent volume I thought my ears would bleed knowing about the fatiguing highs on the Arias, but that was exactly the opposite it was super awesome quite energetic I must say. And @1:42 of the soundtrack- Here with you now, the sense of spaciousness that Aria created at that point, left me spellbound, Moondrop Aria is a gem 💎 Acoustics feels like I can't explain in words, when acoustic guitar is played the vibration and decay of each string struck made my heart melt. Timbre is so natural especially Acoustics feels so warm and homely. Although here in this video Aria got critical, but I hoped for high standards from this IEM and it delivered it beautifully; that's the most important point, like u said, one should enjoy what they listen, & I enjoyed music that too after years. 😄 Thanks Dan, even if Aria is a B+ category IEM, I still consider them exceptional because B+ is also good and is in good books. Isn't it?
What a great channel! Thank you for this review and sound impression. It helped me in choosing my iem. It was a tough pick at first. Struggle between Mele or T3 Plus. Finally picked the T3 plus. All I can say is, if you want that 'live concert' feeling or you wish to be at the concert, pick the Mele. But if you want that relaxed and just want to enjoy the music, easy pick Tin T3 Plus.
I really love your reviews with sound demo as after I listened to your videos with demo I had understand on what are the best IEM's on my part as recordings and on hand sound of IEM has really a difference, and yes having the T3 Plus and the Aria, the T3 Plus seems a better pair to me (making me to give my Aria to my dad who likes darker treble which I felt between the two). Though still can't replace my main driver, the KATO in terms of technicalities and performance in my part but for $70, dang if it was just released earlier I'll probably not get the KATO and to be satisfied on it for a very long time.
@@shameermohamed4345 In my opinion the Aria and T3 Plus are neck and neck I could say, I just prefer the T3 Plus more because due to I felt it has more details and better extension in the highs (which is why I choose T3 Plus over the Aria) and also the fit felt better on the T3 Plus (even compared to the KATO making it the most comfortable). The Aria is still nice or better on the T3 in terms of technicalities and also the bass felt more cleaner, better textured, it felt it has more air and neutral however it felt darker making some of the songs on my playlist especially with female vocals and instruments sounds bland to thin taking out the enjoyment sometimes in my listening sessions. To the KATO, it felt an upgrade to the Aria about 20-40% I would say (due to diminishing returns). The extension of the highs are better and the all through out texture or timbre of the audio experience. The staging of the three is almost same to each other having the T3 Plus and the Aria the widest and the KATO less than a very thin margin or equal or greater to Aria in some cases. In details, imaging, and layering which are the most distinct difference I felt among the three, KATO is the best among the three, Aria in between and T3 Plus on last but the difference is very minute to the Aria. The KATO also felt the most resolving and the smoothest sounding (like there is no weird peaks on any frequencies) among the three. The Tin T3 Plus and the Aria however has a slight more bass than the KATO (which some felt lacking but just the right bass for me). All in all among the three I still felt the KATO is the best among the three (and also the KATO really felt you have 2 IEM's in one due to the tuning nozzles as there is a definite differences on my hearing). In my case it is very worth it as I got the KATO for $140 but at MSRP, I really felt yes if that 20-40% difference/improvement is beneficial or you wanted. And no and go with the Aria and the T3 Plus then if I don't wanted one of them I'll go sell one of them. Or if I had only the chance to go one, I still go with the Tin T3 Plus.
Such an incredible review,when you let people hear the difference,you really don't need to talk much.Such an unique way of reviewing brother.Btw,I badly wanna know the name of the track in 27:50
I have the Mele, they replaced the Tin T2 which replaced the BLon_03 which replaced the Urbanfun YBF-ISS014 as my favorite IEM. Plan to try a pair of the KZ x Crinacle CRN ZEXPro. That will be my the final piece of the most renowned near $50 IEMs. Will most likely invest in the Kato as my endgame IEM. I just can’t imagine spending more on an IEM, even though I know the more expensive ones sound amazing. I have a pair of Anandas and hope to get a pair of Audeze LCD-XC 2021 closed backs as my endgame headphones. Unless I win the lottery. Happy Holidays, thank you for the content
Kato is great, though can be fatiguing for me. Similarly exciting, but pushing things further and a bit less fatiguing (though still fatiguing a bit), would be the Moondrop Variations. Though, I think they’re something more than double the price 😅 ($520). Good luck on finding your next great thing! Hard to compete with the Kato with what it sounds like at $200 or under.
If you like the tin t2, you might want to try the T3 plus, I have tin t2, and as of today they were my favourite iem even over the aria, but my T3 plus arrived today and now they will be my go to's, fit is great, and sound quality is like a revamped improved t2, treble is better, vocals better, soundstage is completely on a different level aswell.
@@coaldust01 After watching his under $350 video, I actually am now really interested in the T3+. From what I could gather from the audio comparison in the video, the T3+ seems like a huge value. So your message couldn’t be more perfectly timed. I think Amazon has them with a coupon. So thank you for that. Happy Safe New Year to you and your loved ones.
Great comparisons. Agree 100% - T3 Plus is a monster at this price point. Super disappointed in the Aria, everything just seems so thin, especially the vocals..
Great Review as always! Really digging your format. Even if your tastes and mine don’t align, you explain everything very detailed and coherent. The context on which you describe what you hear relative to each track and IEM is great. I saw you got the Variations on your Spreadsheet already. Are you going to review it soon? It‘s my favorite set of all time (until now; prefer it over the ThieAudio Monarch, Dunu SA6, UM MEST) and makes up one part of my „Holy Trinity“ of IEMs that are in my daily rotation (the ThieAudio Oracle and SeeAudio Bravery filling the remaining two spots). I‘m much like you in that regard; I got a favorite set of them all and others that complement them for me :)
Dan thank you so much for this great video, it made me go for Tin T3+ and I'm very happy with my decision. Although I wanted to get Mele as well just as a backup but I talked to Linsoul , they already discontinued Mele which is a sad news. Keep up the good work man, you are one of kind in IEM reviews and your comments definitely describes each IEM very clearly for me. Thanks again!
I have all three IEMs (Mele, Aria and T3+). Kept the Mele and T3+, gave the Aria to my friend. The T3+ sounds the best from the three. I kept the Mele because it fit me very well and I can use it for a very long session without any fatigue.
@@neogenesus bro, I ordered Moondrop Aria, before this head to head comparison with TIN HiFI T3 Plus. I hope I don't end up like you, lol 😅 Because if I don't I'll probably get t3 plus as well
@It'zz Shraavaan ❤️ another reason also is that I got myself Moondrop Kato which is better than the Aria. That's why I keep the T3plus just for having different sound.
@@neogenesus ah the Moondrop Kato yes they're amazing 👌🏼 I consider Starfields and Arias at par with each other, Kato is of different league all together. I dumped Starfields for the Arias after watching another video of Dan on this channel, but Dan already got a taste developed for T3 Plus 😅 and it emerged better sounding than the Arias, *BULLOCKS*
This is the perfect video for a TinHiFi T3 Plus vs Ikko OH10, which is my current favorite. Thank you. I commented on another one of your videos that I've been seeking a good budget option for on the go, since I don't want to carry around $200 IEMs on the go. EDIT: 40 minutes after making the comment, I went ahead and added the T3 plus to the cart.
This is such an amazing and detailed review. Got the Dunu Titan S and tried out "Dan's Reference V2" playlist. I mainly use this IEM for audiobooks, orchestral, acoustic, and soft rock. Anyway there are certain tracks, such as here with you now and dashboard where the low end is...inadequate (its there but it lacks the wow factor). The T3+ and OH10 on your soundtests really seems to offer an engaging low end perspective with fun treble. Idk what to say about the aria but it does not do so well with this playlist (maybe even the titan s). Your review of the mele is quite informative though. Its the kind of IEM I would use for sleep and relaxation but it just sacrifices too much instrument and vocal clarity.
Amazing review bro. I definitely agree that the Melee is just in its own league as a Fun, recreational listen. The Aria & T3 can't compare to the Melee bcz they offer something different (critical listening openness and clarity) but the T3 takes the cake for me. I feel like it just does the better job compared to the Aria. The Aria for me just has the funny in authentic feel for me in the high mids-highs when compared to the T3. That's my take on it. But again bro Fantastic review loved it. I've never seen reviews presented like this before 💯💯💯💯💯
I'm confused between t3+ and aria. I'm into clener presentation and seperation and wider sound stage, t3+ suits my taste. but which one of the two has more sub bass present? i listen to mostly rock/metal so I like to hear kick drum thumps down below my ears.
@@thegreatestofalltime777 Imo id go for the T3 anyday over the Arias.... But if you really like bass/thump that much Get the Tripowin Mele, you wont be dissapointed.
I just received my obsidian based off these sound tests.. Listening with them right now and the recording does a huge disservice to these when comparing them to just listening to the same tracks straight off youtube. Much more clarity and smoothness IRL, and the obsidian heard 2nd hand can have some harshness in some places which simply doesn't happen listening to them directly. I used to own RHA ma750s which are bang average these days but 5 years ago were considered near top of class under 100, and I noticed something for the first time- I keep expecting with EDM and certain tracks which have the potential for harshness I would brace against it, but the harshness doesn't come, instead of being battered by a wave the OH10 rides it smoothly, although it still has a tonne of energy as shown in these recordings.
I'm happy with your decision to stop with the POV camera. I had stopped watching your videos because of that but fortunately decided to give another try.
I am currently listening to this on the mele and arias will be arriving... eventually? I recently decided that for what I like, ever using headphones was pretty stupid. I am really digging IEMs so I am building a little collection so I can rotate through them every so often. Also, you were ultimately the person who helped me decide that I would like the sound signature of the mele. Which I certainly do. Edit: I just want to mention that I think its really cool that you are able to comment on stuff even if it isn't what you personally prefer. I still can trust what you have to say even though I would imagine our preferences are very different.
@@dansaudioreviews No problem! I can tell that you really put a lot of passion into this, so it is only a matter of time before you start to grow even more.
Just received my T3+…good bottom end ( thought the sub bass isn’t as extended as on the Aria) without bleeding into the midds and rolled off highs … just missing that “sparkle “. Nice build and just like my wife’s KATO a cable that doesn’t suck. In my headspace the T3+ then Aria and OH10’s in that order. Cheers 🍻
I am a Bass player in my local church and I was planning to get the T3+ as my IEM. Would I benefit more of an IEM with more drivers like the OH10 or would a even higher number of drivers be better for live monitoring? Thank you for anybody sharing their experience.
Hi... DAN, can you please tell me? I'm using t3 plus as my daily driver. I really like the clearity of it, but it sometimes becomes a little bit harsh for me. So I can't use it for long time. I am thinking of buying the OH10 cz i love bass, and need more bass than t3 plus. But as I mentioned, t3+ sometimes becomes harsh for me. So, is the OH10 might be more harsher than the t3+?
This must be the best youtube channel for IEM reviews, thanks for your effort. In 2023 what would be the best 100$ ish IEM? i listen to mostly elctronic, massive attack, trip hop, deep house but also enjoy some acoustic stuff, alt rock an classic rock, im looking for good layering nice subbass impact and good airy soundstage with clarity. So far im between tinhifi P1max, Truthear Hexa, Letshouer S12 ?
Excellent review. Obsidian>t3+>aria. Mele felt like, it is designed for a specific library. T3+ sounds very good but obsidian seemed more lively and enjoyable.
In terms of preference (sub$100), my current favorites are the Tin T3+, Tripowin Lea, CCA CRA, Zex Pro, followed by the Blon03; in that order. IMO, all of these IEM's have delivered at least pleasant/good sound. Will receive the Heart Monitor and do the vent mod, to see how that fares. Getting ready to pull the trigger on the LetShuoer S12, for a first foray into the land of the IEM planar.
@@galeofdusk Tripowin Lea at US$26, Tin T3+ at $67, Tripowin x HBB Olina at $97, LetShuoer S12 at $140. Under $200, the Olina may be the best out there. IMO.
@@galeofdusk Do you actually include the Olina in this opinion? I find this particular design/materials/construction/fitment amazing. As for the Lea, it is built like a little tank...and yes...it has a very industrial look to it. I happen to like that look and the quality it exudes at its $26 price point. To each his own.
@@galeofdusk I am using the CRA from my BTR5, either with phone of PC. I EQ the bass a bit to balance it out. Its extension in the Treble region is quite impressive at a purchase price of about $12. With the slight bump in bass EQ (Equalizer APO/Peace +4dB
@@galeofdusk Understood. However, sometimes it can be a very useful tool. I am not an expert and tend to perform minor adjustments as default and then fine tune if required.
For harsh musics (such as hardcore, punk, alt rock, prog metal, etc); both listening to, and as an instrument monitor (I'm a bassist and drummer) playing the same kind of musics, what would you recommend? I'm still not sure whether it's MELE or T3+ (regardless of them having different price point). I've been using KZ ES4 for the last 2.5 years, been upgraded to Pie Audio DR2 Pro half a year ago but not quite satisfied with it (it's great for jazz though). If you have other recommendations, I would love to hear more about it. Thanks! Amazing video.
You've got a terrific rig - I've listened to many sound comparisons on UA-cam but never before were the differences so pronounced. Well done!
They are mostly done with this 200 dollar Ears rig,the secret is the proper eq.
@@herseyberry4655 ok
This is insane I can actually listen to them. This guy has rendered every talking head reviewer useless
While I respect other reviewers, I greatly appreciate your compliment 🙇🏻♂️
Thank you! 😊
@@dansaudioreviews He’s amazing. I no longer listen to other UA-camrs talking bout what they hear cos it’s all rubbish.
Woah, there tiger. These demos are useful to have an idea of their tonality relative to other stuff, but they definitely don't sound like the real thing at all in the slightest. On top of that you need to understand that your own equipment is going to color the sound of the video. There's too many variables that change the end result and prevent you from just drawing a conclusion based on these recordings. Thankfully the video isn't just sound demos, lol.
btw, learn how to read graphs.
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yeah but still those review are important for comparison , for example listent to this , for my ears , the aria sounds garbage compared to the t3 plus so if i have to choose between the two i would go for the t3 plus and ideally the signature is approximately similar to what i ve heard.. i bought the simgot em6l by listening to this demos and i enjoyed them i was sure because i listened the demo of em6l before @@joko49perez
July 2022 : Bought the T3 plus. Listened to "Waking Up". His recording is near identical to what I experienced. Got freaking goosebumps. Fit is 10/10. This is the refined true Blon03 successor IMHO.
Any update t3+ today ?
Your format, quality you invest in the channel and obviously your opinion/critique, make it one of my favourite channels in this audiophile world.
Thanks for your contributions Dan, and I look forward to catching up with the reviews haha.
All the best and keep it up mate
Thank you so much for doing this comparison. ordered the Mele yesterday and the T3+ was still in my basket until I watched this and I think this was the push I needed to purchase T3+ AND it was $10 off with a pack of their blue foam tips. This will be my 1st TinHiFi product. First Tripowin too. I'm sure I'll like both because I like bassy sound and clarity too, so that's that. Great job, I love your channel. Keep up the great job!
Appreciate this specific and kind feedback 😄
Thank you!
Plzz share ur impression of mele vs tin hifi 3
@@swapnanilbanerjee9739 Mele is lush, warm, and has a live band feel. It can sound a bit congested to some people, but the style of the sound is really something people dig.
The T3+ is more balanced in its tuning. It has a cleaner playback too. Not warm, not bright, it plays more down the middle without lacking anything much at all.
So it depends on which one you want. They both do great for what they do.
@@dansaudioreviews Waiting for you to check out the Kotori Dauntless 😛.
It seems that the T3+ has a rival now. Only one person on UA-cam has compared them until now and he said that the Kotori are better overall 🤔. (But I think it depends on your tastes between these 2)
I got the T3+ though already and they sound great 🔥
S Dalton do you have any others ? I just got the kz zex pro crinnacle and can tell ima dive Into the iem world but frowatchin some a his videos here I think the mele sound awesome but not sure where to start!
Wow. That T3 plus is what I'm looking for in bass and everything on that second track. Treble is excellent. Well balanced and good technically.
Just got my T3+ yesterday. It's great, the demos somewhat reflected what I was expecting and the tuning is perfect for me. Thank you.
🙇🏻♂️ I’m happy it suits your tastes. And thank you for the trust
All reviews should be like this. ALL OF THEM! Very good job. I've been into over ear headphones for about 10 years and nobody does reviews like this.
Thank you 🙇🏻♂️
Currently wearing a pair of T3+'s and have some Ikko OH10's on the way because of you! I echo Dipanjan's sentiment, these demo's and discussions are so so helpful! Was considering the Aria, but after hearing those harsh cymbal hits and almost metallic timbre (at least that's what I hear as a baby; I'm not an audiophile, I just trust those who are, haha), and how smooth and accurate they sound on the T3+, it was a no-brainer for me. Incredible videos, incredible channel. Thanks so much!
So how is your oh10 compared t3+?
These types of reviews are what make your channel uniquely valuable. No one else AB’s to this extent.
The T3+ is just astonishing value for money and is my most recommended under $100 iem. It stands toe to toe with my OH10 despite the price difference.
This format and quality of audio review/comparison is really great Dan. I can really hear a difference with my moondrop quarks! Trying to listen to this both through my phone and laptop with avani dongle, it's easier for me to tell the difference through the laptop. They all sound pleasing enough through my phone, but I feel the technicals show better through my laptop. I agree with everything that you explained about each IEM throughout all tracks. I was saving up for the Arias, but I think I'll probably going for the T3+. Reason being that I'm going for that true "natural" sound signature. A lot of people reviewed the Arias being a fun neutral/natural sounding IEM, and like you mentioned, it doesn't sound as "natural" as it should be compared to how the T3+ does it. What I can pick off to describe the difference is that the Aria sounds a bit thin. Not much weight to it compared to the T3+. Aria definitely isn't bad, but for my preference going for as "natural" as possible, the T3+ wins this one for me. The details sounds fuller and heftier through the T3+ based on the recordings.
The Mele was exactly as you described it through my laptop. It focuses so much on bass that it overwhelms everything else. You can still make out those details, but not as prominent as the bass. It sounds more enjoyable through my phone though. I think it's still a steal especially at that price range.
As for the obsidian, it definitely sounds similar with the T3+ tonality wise, but probably due to better quality drivers it sounds clearer, tighter, and more controlled. The bass sounds cleaner and have more oomf to them compared to T3+. Through my laptop, the highs sound a bit harsher on the obsidian though.
Overall the T3+ sounds the most casual and easy to listen to. Which I dig haha.
I know these kinds of videos take a lot of effort to make, so I hope you still continue to do more of these. I think this is really good for helping people get a better grasp of which IEM they'd decide on buying.
Thank you very much for the trust, the feedback, and support 🙇🏻♂️
Great commentary! 😁
did you end up buying the t3+, if so how was it? is it as good as the sound tests? and can you describe it’s sound signature?
@@jepppuu Yup. Been using them daily now. They sound very close to how they are recorded in this video. Very natural sounding, almost kinda bland and boring at times when you get used to them because of how natural its sound signature is. Details are very much there, and it works well with most songs I listen to like Dance Gavin Dance, Future core/bass, intrumentals, anime, and even when I use them for games. I use mine with Avani dongle to make it sound even better through my phone and laptop. If you like how it sounds in this video, then you'll love how it sounds in person too. Just don't expect it to be mindblowing or anything. If you've listened to it through this video multiple times, your experience won't be as exciting the first time you heard it here.
@@dawsoncui5676 aahhh i see, but for $70 can you get anything even better than them?
@@jepppuu None that I know of at the meantime if you're looking for a similar sound sig with this one. If you can push for around 100usd, the Tripowin Olina is a popular suggestion at that price bracket. An upgrade from T3+ if you want something significantly better from it would either be the HanaV2 or the Obsidian. Though those two go for 150+usd iirc.
Hey man, I just dropped by to say thanks for the type of review and comparison that you do. I just got the T3 Plus and this is my first IEM. Your review really helped me choose which one to choose since I really don't have any idea on what to buy. It's a lot easier to buy a wireless earbud compared to selecting to very wide range of IEM's. The T3 Plus is exactly the type of sound that I love. Thank you for doing the type of review that you do. Thanks again.
I bought the Tin 3 plus after watching this video and im so happy with it. It sounds so natural and the bass is so good. i also have the Tin T2 but this is just so much better thanx!!
Glad I could help! 😄
I've been considering the T3 Plus and this kind of made up my mind to purchase them. My current favorite IEM's are a set of Tin T2 Plus and I think the T3 Plus may be an improvement. I also own a set of Melee's and was pleased to hear that your recording of them is faithful to the sound quality that I experienced with my own set. This is good for me to know as I now have confirmation that your recordings are in line with what I hear with my own ears (obviously colored by whatever IEMs/headphones I listen with) For me the T3 plus and T2 Plus definitely sound better with my library (Mostly Jazz and Classic Rock with a sprinkling of Classical - yeah I know it's wierd) than the Meles. I totally agree with your assessment.
first time to see these types of video. i love these actually prefer actually comparing how they sound to deceide which one to get
Bought the T3+ about a few weeks ago. They are currently my daily drivers and my first pair of iem of this calibre. I've been quite hesitant on buying them as i wasn't quite sure what i would get, but it's worth every dollar. They sound clear, good balance pretty much throughout the entire spectrum, nothing really shouts at you, nor do they get drown by the other elements. Their presence is just nicely felt. Would recommend them to anyone considering buying their first pair of iem
You are the best reviewer ever. These comparisons really are good because I can hear clear differences. Hopefully someday you will be able to do same with headphones.
Yea. I’ve done some headphones but I would like to do more.
great work man!! best way to compare IEMs ... is to be able to hear them playing and get a rough idea of their sound profiles ... no matter how detailed anyone's review of an IEM is ... this still makes it the best way to know what's what . keep up the good work man !!
damn the t3 + sound like a monster! they might actually be my ultimate earphones to listen to music and everything else
The Aria sounded restrained, held back, almost confined to a smaller head space... I heard so much positivity about the Aria. I think I'll look at the Starlight or the Mele!
Awesome comparison review mate!!! Really well done and articulated, especially carrying us through the process.
I prefer the T3 Plus over the Mele. I had both but sold the Mele after A/B-ing them.
What thing u disliked in mele vs t3 plus?
Thank you so so so so much for this. Not only for this review, but I think you did one of your best jobs on the comparison and sound quality and editing. This was truly an eye-opener of a review!
Fantástico!! Excelente revisão, espero que sempre venha com esse tipo de conteúdo de comparação soundtest, melhor canal!!!
Comprei o T3 Plus e realmente me surpreendeu muito!! É o melhor até agora abaixo de 100 doletas!!!
@@Tiagorm223 por esse demo, parece realmente o "intermediário" perfeito. Não gostei do Aria ouvindo neste vídeo. Mto brilhante.
Tenho o zs10 pro e zex pro. Vc acha que vale a pena comprar o T3 plus ou é igual o zex pro sem o pico agudo?
@@CassioHungria85 Zex Pro eu n testei, acredito que o corrente dele seria o moondrop SSR, que é uma assinatura mais neutra, mas o T3+ é uma assinatura tendendo para uma sonoridade energética, bom peso nós graves, mas que não fere os ouvidos como ocorre no zs10 pro por exemplo alí nos médios agudos. T3 plus rivaliza com Ária, mas é mais divertido em comparação.
Com certeza vai valer a pena sim sair do zs10 pro ou do Zex pro, eu mesmo n curto muito neutro ou som agressivo, gosto de algo meio termo, principalmente que seja direcionado à diversão.
@@CassioHungria85 o T2 plus tmb é uma recomendação, apesar de não ser tão visto ou hypado, mas é um irmão mais novo do T3 plus que vale cada centavo, tem um som mais nítido e mais melodioso, recomendo ambos os fones um bom amplificador dongle, pode ser o CX-PRO que já dá conta ou o seu sucessor Abigail.
T3+ tem agudos mais polidos e mais graves além de uma presença e mais corpo nos médios (vozes e instrumentos nessa região), ambos são bons, a sensação de palco maior foi no t3+.
@@CassioHungria85 Estranho que tenho o aria e ele não é brilhante como está nesse vídeo, tenho um zs10 pro também e esse sim é brilhante.
Thanks so much for this comparison! As I'm writing this, I have a T3+ in the mail, scheduled to arrive today - and I'm even more looking forward to it now! Also, the Aria just moved out of my watch list.
I really like your efforts to give us detailed audible comparisons of these IEMs through the medium of UA-cam. I came across your Kato Moondrop review on my M1 iPad Pro last night. I was genuinely surprised that I immediately could hear real differences between the IEMs. I was even getting sound stage differences with the iPad - the Katos gave me some highs astonishingly further to the left than the others. I could hear clear differences constantly without knowing what might actually be going on. I had already ordered the Katos before finding your review, and quite frankly your demos of the Katos sounded consistently harsh on the iPad. So I listened to this 'under $100 'video on my M1 Mini through an iFi Zen Dac into my old Sennheiser HD 598SE cans which I like just fine. Listening to this video I can consistently hear what you are talking about in your commentary. Yes, I agree the MELE is just listenable and I would consider buying them if I find the KATOS tiring. I wouldn't consider the Arias, but the T3's clarity is attractive and would have probably saved me $100, but am not upset that I paid the $189 for the Katos. A couple of notes you may find useful since you say you read your comments. I'm old and notice the Mele triggers memories of concerts and listening to recordings in 60s, 70s and 80s. Yes it has a 'style' - and I like it. But I love clarity and detail too - banjo to string quartets. Big massed sounds like Wagner to that heavy rock track you played - not so much. Finally, I specifically bought the Katos to listen to binaural beats recordings that attempt to entrain the brain to sub-audible frequencies by getting two audible higher frequency sounds to beat against each other at a lower sub-audible frequency - say 4 Hz. I was attracted to the Katos reputation for clarity in the base region which I hope will enhance the sub audible beating and therefore augment the entrainment I'm looking for. Thanks again!
Thank you for watching and seeing such value in the demos. My whole goal is to help people make these buying decisions, so I really appreciate how helpful you’ve found the videos, and sharing that with me.
Yea, the Mele give that kind of style as you said. I think BGGAR had that in mind when tuning the set. People are loving it!
I think you may still enjoy the Kato when they arrive. Everyone is different with what bothers or what interests them, and the Kato do have an exciting sound that many people have liked a lot.
Thanks for stopping by! 😃
Gotta say that it feels alot easier to understand your points with this camera setup instead of just hands. 😄
Very good move i must say!
Also, love my t3 plus. Melee coming in next week. Should be a solid duo for my metal/rock playlists! 🙂
How are you liking them? How do you compare them? The T3+ really sounds like a better version of the Aria in this test. More separation of the instruments clearly too. I love the sound of it here.
@@drewmorg. Tend to go back and forth between those two depending on which track even though they're in the same genre "Metal/rock" mostly.
T3 = Cleaner, more sparkly / Can be slightly fatiguing depending on track (rare).
Mele = Vocals are pushed back a bit, generally non fatiguing & easier to listen to for longer though not as exciting (sound wise) as the T3.
Sometimes the extra thump/decrease in the treble area is more enjoyable in the Mele, but i'd say i overall like the t3+ a bit more.
T3+ fit for me is excellent & the mele is decent but somewhat loose for me. (stock tips on both)
(Using Fiio BTR5) for both.
I'm by no means very experienced, just my thoughts after using them both for a while.
Sorry for late response, havent seen any notification. :)
Best IEM comparisons with actual audio recordings. Good job. 👍
It's funny, I watch this video now when my T3+ arrive tomorrow and I feel even more excited. In a majority of these comparisons, I actually preferred the T3+. The biggest comparison will be against the Etymotic ER2XR that arrive on Thursday from all the praises I've heard, haven't really seen any sound demos with them, I'm guessing because of how far you need to insert them. Regardless, great video Dan, you've gained a new subscriber.
how was your experience with Tin HIFI 3 Plus
I'm glad I saw your review before buying myself a new IEM. I was contemplating whether I should buy the Aria or the T3 plus and this review just convinced me to go for the T3 plus. I'll buy it soon. I like the way you compared them with the additional commentary. Cheers!
Fantastic video as always.
I'm an audio engineer owned all 3 and the T3 Plus is by far the best at that price for mixing and natural balance listening. Still shocked by how good it is. Still amazed by how popular the Aria is, (🤢) sold it immediately.
Appreciate your dedication brother :)
It‘s just how tastes differ; I would take the Aria over the T3+ any day ^^
How u like ur mele ? Are the toooo much inferior to t3 plus in soundstage and seperation?
@@ReavenZero Exactly, taste is subjective. Also the type of music genre we listen to, quality of audio sources as well and last but not least, the DAC/Amp portables factor . I'd take cousins Mele($44) and Olina($89) over T3+ and Aria any day.
Hey man, I've just come from the Chu, S12 and IE600 comparison. That was the first video of yours I've ever watched and instantly subscribed. Your videos are extremely eye opening and wanted to let you know I really appreciate the work your doing!!
I live in a third world country and don't have access to most of these items let alone be able to test them out for myself.
Was about to pull the plug on the Moondrop Aria and later Chu as a gift but now sooo disappointed with what I've seen/heard. I was also viewing the IE600 as sort of my near future end game IEM now equally quite shocked!!
Please keep on making these videos, i will be watching them with great interest
Thank you for the kind words! I am very happy I could help 🙇🏻♂️🙇🏻♂️
Such a great comparison and presentation of the differences. About as close as you can get to “trying them on” in real life. Helps to make a more informed choice, as well as options. Thanks!
I love this review format. Wish I heard about this earlier, but then again I've had the Arias for a while now.
That said, this interests me a lot because my experience with the Arias were very great, and is something that I've been highly satisfied to use. However seeing a comparison with other options and how different / great they are in a head-to-head fight made me wonder what I've missed out on.
All in all, I think all of these are great options, especially if you're starting with IEMs and haven't owned one on this price point. But unlike me, maybe you should definitely consider the T3+ instead.
Yep, I was pumped up to get the Aria until I saw enough reviews and this demo cinched it. I have a Mele and a Blon -03, I love them both. The T3 plus sounds like what I like, its got to have good bass. I like everthing else to be good but if the bass is average forget it.
Opposite for me. Maybe?
Almost sold it to get aria or tanchjim ola instead. Many people recommend aria for vocal but t3+ has similiar graph yet vocal sounds fuller on demo.
But dude, the sub bass is too fatiguing for me. Later i tried poweramp equalizer app. I use lower shelf to reduce bass, band pass to slightly raise the upper mid, and peaking band to add some airyness. It become vocal heaven for me. Now i know why crinacle said this iem is 5/5 but still has potential.
For people on tight budget out there. Dont get audiofooled. Dont buy expensive cable or eartips to expect magic. Learn about parametric eq not graphic. Also choose the right iem with no problematic problem to your preference instrument. For me as vocal lover, it has good timbre, balance and no sibilance. (And beautiful design too)
Another great content and comparison of the T3+, listening those demo tracks on the OH10, and have a great, wonderful, blessed, and safe Merry Christmas to you and your family and stay safe.
And btw I updated the Patreon instead of $8 a month, I bumped it up to $15 a month,
Question will you be reviewing and comparison to the UM MEST MKII the THIEAUDIO Monarch MKII?
I couldn't agree more the T3+ is the overall best among the Aria and Mele, but the Mele is no slouch, just like the clarity and detail on the demos on the T3+
I would LOVE to do a flagship comparison. Working on affording them or getting sets from vendors (if any can help with me on that).
@@dansaudioreviews please make ademo on the er2xr and er2se tnx for your job her
@@user-rc8ze5lt8t I should someday to do that
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Your opinion on the subject is very important to me
Absolutely fantastic comparison. Thank you so much for making these videos. This is the stuff people are looking for before buying.
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thank you for helping me out i was stuck between aria and t3+ , and after listing to all tracks i just loved the t3+ better
Thanks for this informative video. While reading online reviews had me leaning to the Aria, I ordered the T3+ after this video. It's the best one overall for almost all genres. The Mele and Aria shine through very rarely. The T3+ gets it best (and awesome) 98 times out of 100 for me.
Great test, many thanks! The quality of recordings in your test is far far better than others I listened to, very nice
The tonality of Mele and Aria sometimes do hit the sweet spots on certain tracks, out of the two I think I might prefer Mele for its rich, nostalgic and analogue sound. I personally find Aria sounds especially good with female vocals, however also feels like something else is missing in the other frequencies. T3+ on the other hand might produce lesser of magical moments but should sound more consistent across different tracks and genres with its balance approach. If I am to randomly pick songs from my library to listen to, I think I might go with T3+.
grâce à vos test j’arrive à faire mes choix plus facilement, merci pour votre chaine très utile
this reassured my opinion on the aria. i found them to be a bit tinny and didn't understand the popularity, i'm glad i returned them.
The Moondrop Aria arrived. The first track I ran on the Arias- Here with you now on UA-cam Music..
MY JAW JUST DROPPED 😮 WOW ❤️ the details 👌🏼
Soundtrack timestamp- From 00:55 secs still 1:40 the track is really fast and I listened it at 80 percent volume I thought my ears would bleed knowing about the fatiguing highs on the Arias, but that was exactly the opposite it was super awesome quite energetic I must say.
And @1:42 of the soundtrack- Here with you now, the sense of spaciousness that Aria created at that point, left me spellbound,
Moondrop Aria is a gem 💎 Acoustics feels like I can't explain in words, when acoustic guitar is played the vibration and decay of each string struck made my heart melt. Timbre is so natural especially Acoustics feels so warm and homely.
Although here in this video Aria got critical, but I hoped for high standards from this IEM and it delivered it beautifully; that's the most important point, like u said, one should enjoy what they listen, & I enjoyed music that too after years. 😄
Thanks Dan, even if Aria is a B+ category IEM, I still consider them exceptional because B+ is also good and is in good books. Isn't it?
Agreed! Yes 👍🏻
What a great channel! Thank you for this review and sound impression. It helped me in choosing my iem. It was a tough pick at first. Struggle between Mele or T3 Plus. Finally picked the T3 plus. All I can say is, if you want that 'live concert' feeling or you wish to be at the concert, pick the Mele. But if you want that relaxed and just want to enjoy the music, easy pick Tin T3 Plus.
I really love your reviews with sound demo as after I listened to your videos with demo I had understand on what are the best IEM's on my part as recordings and on hand sound of IEM has really a difference, and yes having the T3 Plus and the Aria, the T3 Plus seems a better pair to me (making me to give my Aria to my dad who likes darker treble which I felt between the two). Though still can't replace my main driver, the KATO in terms of technicalities and performance in my part but for $70, dang if it was just released earlier I'll probably not get the KATO and to be satisfied on it for a very long time.
Are you saying that t3 plus is better than kato and Aria???!!! Exactly what can I get on kato( 110$more)..is that worth for that price??
@@shameermohamed4345 In my opinion the Aria and T3 Plus are neck and neck I could say, I just prefer the T3 Plus more because due to I felt it has more details and better extension in the highs (which is why I choose T3 Plus over the Aria) and also the fit felt better on the T3 Plus (even compared to the KATO making it the most comfortable). The Aria is still nice or better on the T3 in terms of technicalities and also the bass felt more cleaner, better textured, it felt it has more air and neutral however it felt darker making some of the songs on my playlist especially with female vocals and instruments sounds bland to thin taking out the enjoyment sometimes in my listening sessions.
To the KATO, it felt an upgrade to the Aria about 20-40% I would say (due to diminishing returns). The extension of the highs are better and the all through out texture or timbre of the audio experience. The staging of the three is almost same to each other having the T3 Plus and the Aria the widest and the KATO less than a very thin margin or equal or greater to Aria in some cases. In details, imaging, and layering which are the most distinct difference I felt among the three, KATO is the best among the three, Aria in between and T3 Plus on last but the difference is very minute to the Aria. The KATO also felt the most resolving and the smoothest sounding (like there is no weird peaks on any frequencies) among the three. The Tin T3 Plus and the Aria however has a slight more bass than the KATO (which some felt lacking but just the right bass for me).
All in all among the three I still felt the KATO is the best among the three (and also the KATO really felt you have 2 IEM's in one due to the tuning nozzles as there is a definite differences on my hearing). In my case it is very worth it as I got the KATO for $140 but at MSRP, I really felt yes if that 20-40% difference/improvement is beneficial or you wanted. And no and go with the Aria and the T3 Plus then if I don't wanted one of them I'll go sell one of them. Or if I had only the chance to go one, I still go with the Tin T3 Plus.
Such an incredible review,when you let people hear the difference,you really don't need to talk much.Such an unique way of reviewing brother.Btw,I badly wanna know the name of the track in 27:50
I just now ordered the t3 plus!! Its so clear!!!
What a great review! I feel more pure and clear the sound of the Tinhifi T3+, but this is subjective for everyone.
I have the Mele, they replaced the Tin T2 which replaced the BLon_03 which replaced the Urbanfun YBF-ISS014 as my favorite IEM. Plan to try a pair of the KZ x Crinacle CRN ZEXPro. That will be my the final piece of the most renowned near $50 IEMs. Will most likely invest in the Kato as my endgame IEM. I just can’t imagine spending more on an IEM, even though I know the more expensive ones sound amazing. I have a pair of Anandas and hope to get a pair of Audeze LCD-XC 2021 closed backs as my endgame headphones. Unless I win the lottery. Happy Holidays, thank you for the content
Kato is great, though can be fatiguing for me.
Similarly exciting, but pushing things further and a bit less fatiguing (though still fatiguing a bit), would be the Moondrop Variations. Though, I think they’re something more than double the price 😅 ($520).
Good luck on finding your next great thing! Hard to compete with the Kato with what it sounds like at $200 or under.
If you like the tin t2, you might want to try the T3 plus, I have tin t2, and as of today they were my favourite iem even over the aria, but my T3 plus arrived today and now they will be my go to's, fit is great, and sound quality is like a revamped improved t2, treble is better, vocals better, soundstage is completely on a different level aswell.
@@coaldust01 After watching his under $350 video, I actually am now really interested in the T3+. From what I could gather from the audio comparison in the video, the T3+ seems like a huge value. So your message couldn’t be more perfectly timed. I think Amazon has them with a coupon. So thank you for that. Happy Safe New Year to you and your loved ones.
@@davdidit6 let me know if you like them, I'm really enjoying mine, happy new year to you and your loved ones also 👍
Great comparisons. Agree 100% - T3 Plus is a monster at this price point. Super disappointed in the Aria, everything just seems so thin, especially the vocals..
completely agree
only thing I like about them is how accurate their treble sounds
I absolutely love your format
hope to see more of it
Great Review as always! Really digging your format. Even if your tastes and mine don’t align, you explain everything very detailed and coherent. The context on which you describe what you hear relative to each track and IEM is great.
I saw you got the Variations on your Spreadsheet already. Are you going to review it soon? It‘s my favorite set of all time (until now; prefer it over the ThieAudio Monarch, Dunu SA6, UM MEST) and makes up one part of my „Holy Trinity“ of IEMs that are in my daily rotation (the ThieAudio Oracle and SeeAudio Bravery filling the remaining two spots).
I‘m much like you in that regard; I got a favorite set of them all and others that complement them for me :)
Variation impressions WILL be coming. I gotta get them back to the person who loaned them to me.
Appreciate your kind words. 🙇🏻♂️
Dan thank you so much for this great video, it made me go for Tin T3+ and I'm very happy with my decision. Although I wanted to get Mele as well just as a backup but I talked to Linsoul , they already discontinued Mele which is a sad news.
Keep up the good work man, you are one of kind in IEM reviews and your comments definitely describes each IEM very clearly for me. Thanks again!
Thank you 🙇🏻♂️
Your music selection is fantastic!
only the t3 plus dosent seem to be channel imbalanced, all others are left louder?
Just got my t3+ a few days ago, one of my favorite iems so far
I have all three IEMs (Mele, Aria and T3+). Kept the Mele and T3+, gave the Aria to my friend. The T3+ sounds the best from the three. I kept the Mele because it fit me very well and I can use it for a very long session without any fatigue.
And why u gave The Aria to your friend?
@@Shraavaan so that he can use it instead of collecting dust in my possession.
@@neogenesus bro, I ordered Moondrop Aria, before this head to head comparison with TIN HiFI T3 Plus.
I hope I don't end up like you, lol 😅
Because if I don't I'll probably get t3 plus as well
@It'zz Shraavaan ❤️ another reason also is that I got myself Moondrop Kato which is better than the Aria. That's why I keep the T3plus just for having different sound.
@@neogenesus ah the Moondrop Kato yes they're amazing 👌🏼
I consider Starfields and Arias at par with each other, Kato is of different league all together.
I dumped Starfields for the Arias after watching another video of Dan on this channel, but Dan already got a taste developed for T3 Plus 😅 and it emerged better sounding than the Arias, *BULLOCKS*
Ordering T3+ today because it sound best in my headphone, Thanks man!
You are doing a great job man. Keep going 🔥
tIN t3+ SOUNDED VERY CLEAR , CLEAN AND DEFINED TO MY AMAZEMENT ,did not expect this one . Very detailed too .
how'd you compare this to CCA C12? would it make a difference? or is it just a sidegrade?
This is the perfect video for a TinHiFi T3 Plus vs Ikko OH10, which is my current favorite. Thank you. I commented on another one of your videos that I've been seeking a good budget option for on the go, since I don't want to carry around $200 IEMs on the go.
EDIT: 40 minutes after making the comment, I went ahead and added the T3 plus to the cart.
How do the two compare to you? are they kind of similar with moe bass on the ikko? i am struggling which one I should get...
Just bougth the MELE yesterday , got to say i loove the sound of the t3 plus, great review
Are the mele toooo much bad in sound stage and separation than t3 plus ? Which one u enjoy listening most of the time bro?
@@swapnanilbanerjee9739 just tested the mele got to say they sound pretty good.
@@surielaj9486 so I guess having mele is like having a quite diff iem in the collection!?along with other high prices stuff
Which one would you suggest between dunu titan s and t3+??
This is such an amazing and detailed review. Got the Dunu Titan S and tried out "Dan's Reference V2" playlist. I mainly use this IEM for audiobooks, orchestral, acoustic, and soft rock. Anyway there are certain tracks, such as here with you now and dashboard where the low end is...inadequate (its there but it lacks the wow factor). The T3+ and OH10 on your soundtests really seems to offer an engaging low end perspective with fun treble. Idk what to say about the aria but it does not do so well with this playlist (maybe even the titan s). Your review of the mele is quite informative though. Its the kind of IEM I would use for sleep and relaxation but it just sacrifices too much instrument and vocal clarity.
Thank you for dispelling the hype I had been led to believe about the aria.
Amazing review bro. I definitely agree that the Melee is just in its own league as a Fun, recreational listen. The Aria & T3 can't compare to the Melee bcz they offer something different (critical listening openness and clarity) but the T3 takes the cake for me. I feel like it just does the better job compared to the Aria. The Aria for me just has the funny in authentic feel for me in the high mids-highs when compared to the T3. That's my take on it. But again bro Fantastic review loved it. I've never seen reviews presented like this before 💯💯💯💯💯
I'm confused between t3+ and aria. I'm into clener presentation and seperation and wider sound stage, t3+ suits my taste.
but which one of the two has more sub bass present?
i listen to mostly rock/metal so I like to hear kick drum thumps down below my ears.
@@thegreatestofalltime777 Imo id go for the T3 anyday over the Arias.... But if you really like bass/thump that much Get the Tripowin Mele, you wont be dissapointed.
Damn that obsidian also sounds amazing… i am still waiting on delivery of the t3+. Did i already mention this channel rocks?
I just received my obsidian based off these sound tests.. Listening with them right now and the recording does a huge disservice to these when comparing them to just listening to the same tracks straight off youtube. Much more clarity and smoothness IRL, and the obsidian heard 2nd hand can have some harshness in some places which simply doesn't happen listening to them directly.
I used to own RHA ma750s which are bang average these days but 5 years ago were considered near top of class under 100, and I noticed something for the first time- I keep expecting with EDM and certain tracks which have the potential for harshness I would brace against it, but the harshness doesn't come, instead of being battered by a wave the OH10 rides it smoothly, although it still has a tonne of energy as shown in these recordings.
Passionate comparative review is really great~! It's the best~
I'm happy with your decision to stop with the POV camera.
I had stopped watching your videos because of that but fortunately decided to give another try.
😅 Ya. Going for the tripod for now
I like the 12th Doctor sonic screwdriver v2 on the bg. lol. Great review and sound demo! This made me go for t3 Plus. :)
Which eartip should i use for better clarity on my tin t3+?
I am currently listening to this on the mele and arias will be arriving... eventually? I recently decided that for what I like, ever using headphones was pretty stupid. I am really digging IEMs so I am building a little collection so I can rotate through them every so often. Also, you were ultimately the person who helped me decide that I would like the sound signature of the mele. Which I certainly do.
Edit: I just want to mention that I think its really cool that you are able to comment on stuff even if it isn't what you personally prefer. I still can trust what you have to say even though I would imagine our preferences are very different.
I’m very appreciative of your words. Thank you 🙇🏻♂️
@@dansaudioreviews No problem! I can tell that you really put a lot of passion into this, so it is only a matter of time before you start to grow even more.
Very good review and pretty much convincing!
I'm buying the t3+ because of this video alone. Thanks alot.
do you prefer T3+ or C3 ?
Thank you so much for this. You earned my sub!
how do the kz zs10 pro compare to these 2??
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Just received my T3+…good bottom end ( thought the sub bass isn’t as extended as on the Aria) without bleeding into the midds and rolled off highs … just missing
that “sparkle “.
Nice build and just like my wife’s KATO a cable that doesn’t suck.
In my headspace the T3+ then Aria and OH10’s in that order.
Cheers 🍻
Great review. Thanks for the playlists. Merry Christmas. Stay safe.
Which one is best for gaming?? T3+ or aria?
Your style is amazing. Keep the comparison like this and also balance your microphone
I am a Bass player in my local church and I was planning to get the T3+ as my IEM. Would I benefit more of an IEM with more drivers like the OH10 or would a even higher number of drivers be better for live monitoring?
Thank you for anybody sharing their experience.
The drivers count helps but any full range IEM will work fine.
thanks for your great content. between aria and t3+ which one has better soundstage/imaging/seperation?
Aria has better technicalities, T3+ has better tuning
I'm gobsmacked at the price/sound value of the Mele. WOW.
Hi... DAN, can you please tell me?
I'm using t3 plus as my daily driver. I really like the clearity of it, but it sometimes becomes a little bit harsh for me. So I can't use it for long time.
I am thinking of buying the OH10 cz i love bass, and need more bass than t3 plus. But as I mentioned, t3+ sometimes becomes harsh for me. So, is the OH10 might be more harsher than the t3+?
Thank you for comparing the Mele and the Arias first :). I have decided to get the DAUNTLESS by Kotori Audio
My first Tin is coming, I love my Mele. The Tin is the King of Cymbals.
This must be the best youtube channel for IEM reviews, thanks for your effort.
In 2023 what would be the best 100$ ish IEM? i listen to mostly elctronic, massive attack, trip hop, deep house but also enjoy some acoustic stuff, alt rock an classic rock, im looking for good layering nice subbass impact and good airy soundstage with clarity. So far im between tinhifi P1max, Truthear Hexa, Letshouer S12 ?
Excellent review. Obsidian>t3+>aria. Mele felt like, it is designed for a specific library. T3+ sounds very good but obsidian seemed more lively and enjoyable.
Omg this is just.... Highest quality ComparisonXReview in youtube
Amazing comparison 👏 new sub
The t3 sounds like intimate and the aria even more the mele is the most spacious
#1 UA-cam Audio Reviewer.
Just ordered the T3 +…helps round out my stable ….🎄
In terms of preference (sub$100), my current favorites are the Tin T3+, Tripowin Lea, CCA CRA, Zex Pro, followed by the Blon03; in that order. IMO, all of these IEM's have delivered at least pleasant/good sound. Will receive the Heart Monitor and do the vent mod, to see how that fares. Getting ready to pull the trigger on the LetShuoer S12, for a first foray into the land of the IEM planar.
@@galeofdusk Tripowin Lea at US$26, Tin T3+ at $67, Tripowin x HBB Olina at $97, LetShuoer S12 at $140. Under $200, the Olina may be the best out there. IMO.
@@galeofdusk No experience with Aria. But having T3+, would see this more as a side-grade. Olina is a significant upgrade at only +$20.
@@galeofdusk Do you actually include the Olina in this opinion? I find this particular design/materials/construction/fitment amazing. As for the Lea, it is built like a little tank...and yes...it has a very industrial look to it. I happen to like that look and the quality it exudes at its $26 price point. To each his own.
@@galeofdusk I am using the CRA from my BTR5, either with phone of PC. I EQ the bass a bit to balance it out. Its extension in the Treble region is quite impressive at a purchase price of about $12. With the slight bump in bass EQ (Equalizer APO/Peace +4dB
@@galeofdusk Understood. However, sometimes it can be a very useful tool. I am not an expert and tend to perform minor adjustments as default and then fine tune if required.
For harsh musics (such as hardcore, punk, alt rock, prog metal, etc); both listening to, and as an instrument monitor (I'm a bassist and drummer) playing the same kind of musics, what would you recommend?
I'm still not sure whether it's MELE or T3+ (regardless of them having different price point). I've been using KZ ES4 for the last 2.5 years, been upgraded to Pie Audio DR2 Pro half a year ago but not quite satisfied with it (it's great for jazz though).
If you have other recommendations, I would love to hear more about it. Thanks! Amazing video.
Where's the comparison with Dunu Titan S?