You have quickly became my favourite reviewer of iems, the way you talk about every aspect is very detailing, not bland and coherent. I have many iems and watching your reviews of them(like this one) feels very correct to me. It's kinda hard for me to agree with everything soundwise with other reviewers, but you are the one I agree the most. Keep up with the good work!
I take a lot of notes while listening, and I keep a list of things to listen out for in different songs. It takes a while to script and prepare my reviews, but reading comments like this make it worth it. :)
I really do appreciate your detailed reviews. Your style makes me think new gen Akros (and that's a compliment). I enjoy your council of ladies segment. I saw someone didn't but I have to disagree. It's unique to your channel and it's a fun, thoughtful way to further describe products from different perspectives. Anyway, thank you for another great one! 👍
When I was thinking about how I wanted to structure my videos, I took inspiration from a lot of the big reviewers. I like Akros a lot, and my comparison sections are heavily inspired by his style. This is a great compliment! Thanks! And I'm happy to hear you like the council of ladies. They always get a kick out of seeing their opinions in the video.
@@AudioAmigoReviewsYes, the new gen Akros is a huge compliment! Akros, ATechReviews, BangAudio Reviews and you are my favorite reviewers. The detail that you go into when you do these reviews is much appreciated. I just rekindled my love for my T10. The council of ladies is always a welcome addition. Thank you!
My tip to my fellow T10 users, get the divinus velvet narrow bore and use the biggest size. You basically are letting the arrti-t10 "sit" in your ear instead of inserting them. Solves all the fitment problem. If you want insertion, dunu s&s is the eartip you're looking for.
@@AudioAmigoReviews going to buy S08 just because of review , as it’s might not be my fave sound as you suggested it’s dark , I have s12 , s12 pro , lp145 and ordered 143 salt , also 7hz timeless OG and a moded version of S12 pro from US by one guy who made it fantastic sounding piece Michael Bruce sortbus.. do you think shall I give it a go for S08 ? BTW … looking forward for you to reach 1k milestone and go beyond I can clearly see your will go far beyond 10k by end of next year
@@AtriGadhvi I haven't heard the Michael Bruce Glamdring Modded S12 personally, but I have heard from people who have tried both, that the S08 is very similar to Michael Bruce S12 mod. Your planar collection is very similar to mine haha. I'm waiting for my MP143 to come in as well. The S08 is the darkest and warmest planar I have tried, but I hear that the MP143 with the red nozzles is even darker, to the point where you start to lose some details. If you have the MP143 coming in, I would stick to that one, since they're very similar according to other reviews. But I won't know for sure until it comes in! If you dislike the darker sound and prefer the Timeless/OG S12 sound, you might not like it.
@@alexeiboukirev8357 I didn’t touch on some of the $200+ options (Timeless, Timeless AE, Zetian Wu, S15) but I feel that the sweet spot in terms of price/performance for Planars right now is $38-120
As a T10 owner for half a year, everything you said I agree with. It's got quite a few drawbacks, look, fit and feel being main ones, but the sound you get for the money is amazing
Thank you Omar for finally reviewing the Artti T10. I love my T10 however, sadly, they are somewhat plagued with QC issues. When they work as designed, they sound great, just as you outlined in your review. I'm on my third T10 set due to this issue, thankfully Amazon has a pretty good 30-day return policy. I agree with pretty much everything you said about the sound. Imo, I think it rivals hybrid(DD/BA) sets in my collection(KZ ZS10 PRO, KZ ZAX, CKLVX CK D41 and maybe to a lesser extent the Simgot SM4) and I prefer it to the Letshuoer S12 2024 even though the latter scales a bit better with more power. Fitment can also be an issue as you pointed out. My personal solution was to use Final E eartips at first but now I'm using Divinus Velvet standard bore tips. I get a better fit and better sound. I'm hoping this third time will be the charm and they'll last longer 🙏🏼 Thank you once again.☮️
@@Qboro66 thanks for sharing your experience! :) I agree with you on the hybrids. I personally feel like a single planar can go toe-to-toe with most hybrids/tribrids in the $75-$250 range. I feel like you need to spend $270 or more on a hybrid/tribrid to truly BEST a single 13/14mm planar. I need to buy some more Divinus tips. I only have the 1 set and people keep recommending them on things hahaha. Thanks again!
@AudioAmigoReviews Divinus Velvet standard bore is the real deal... I love how they enhance both the bass and the treble. The Final E if you want a tad more bass enhancement...
@@Qboro66 I have a single set of both Final E and Divinus Standard. They’re both tips I tried when I was searching for tips that would work for Mrs. Audio Amigo. I pull them out every once in awhile, but since I only have 1 set of each that fits me, they don’t see as much use as my army of spin fits hahaha.
@AudioAmigoReviews One last thing about the Final E tips is that they were chosen for me by the Salesperson at Audio46 in midtown Manhattan when I stopped by looking for something else... Luckily 😂☮️
Got mine a few weeks ago on sale, none of the included silicone tips worked for me, so got some foam ones and it’s perfect. Highly recommended. I prefer these to my first gen AirPods Pro and they became my daily driver. Thanks for the amazingly detailed and thorough review.
Me too. Hearing a lot of good things about it. I do think it’s pricing is a little high, but we’ll see what it sounds like. I think it shipped this morning, so it’ll still be a while before I have it.
I got the T10 these days when I saw an offer that put them at 48 USD but with the 8$ coupon and the AliExpress coins I ended paying 34 USD, the same price the sgor Luna were. It was such a steal
I picked these up a few weeks ago for $60 after wanting to try a "traditional" planar and they are amazing for my preferences. I've preferred them for everyday listening over my others sets (mostly hybrids). I get the knock on the aesthetic department, but not something that bothers me too much. Love your channel btw!
Subscribed. Your reviews are well thought out and the wide variety of music is very helpful. Seeing Kiki's Delivery Service on the same playlist as Korn is hilarious. I know I'll discover new music because my tastes are also diverse. I was looking at this or the S08 as a first planar. While the price to performance ratio is great, I think I'll enjoy the S08 more after watching your review of it.
For sure! I’m planning on doing a few buyers guides before 11/11 and maybe even a sale livestream where I go over things and see what the best deals are
If you look at cables, shells and drivers it would appear Letshuoer has Artti as a stealth sub brand, Tanchjim has Simgot and Moondrop has Truthear. I seems unlikely all three larger companies would allow their OEM manufacturers to supply identical cables to competitors. Also the T10 cable is identical to Timmy's Letshuoer Gallileo Collab.
That’s a good point. It’s also kinda telling how each brand/sub brand mostly avoids direct competition with their partner. I missed the boat on the Galileo, I’ll have to see if I can find a used one. Thanks for the comment
Fun fact. The og cable was shipped with LS branding. I got mine a year ago with Artti branding but in a LS box with LS tape and markings all over it. They are bad at keeping secrets. Haha
@AudioAmigoReviews Buying it because of its neutralish signature, are there any upcoming new planars in the same price range that is similar to it? I just need something neutral and not hard to drive.
@@hnz_lallo not that I’ve gotten in so far. The F1 Pros party piece is it’s neutrality. Only other planar kinda like it would be the Wu Heyday and that’s twice the cost
@@AudioAmigoReviews @AudioAmigoReviews Oh yeah been eyeing the heyday when it launched but the price tho, endgame indeed. ill be waiting on the review for more details, kinda getting myself ahead of everyone here. Appreciate the work man. I wish xmas would come sooner
Quite a testament to how good of a performer & great value T10 still is when it's still being referenced even after being more than a year old now whenever a new planar at the affordable side of the spectrum comes out; might not be a looker but has the chops to be up there alongside S12 & MP145. Can't wait for PRX and maybe a little comparo with a little forgotten but very much loved set in the PR1 Pro; that thing might be somewhat old but it still maintains a decent price premium even over PR2, PR3, & even the upcoming PRX(at least from where I reside) & damn does it still boogy & isn't being completely outclassed by my S12 2024(and responds a tiny bit better to EQ at least to my personal preference).
I listened to the PR1 Pro a few times. A friend had one and I borrowed it for a bit. I can totally see why people love it, it’s detailed and sparkly and represents the way a planar can do treble details very well. For some reason, Ipersonally didn’t vibe with it very well. The treble was just unnatural sounding to me. Maybe if the get cheap enough I’ll pick one up for myself and try it again. But just because something isn’t for me, doesn’t mean it can’t be amazing for someone else. :) I’m happy you found a great planar that works for you. Thanks for the comment and for sharing your experience, it helps out people who come looking for opinions.
No problem. Happy to share experiences for other folks out there. And thank YOU for churning out detailed and fair reviews; really appreciate it. If there's a few things I learned from this wonderful hobby.........it's a matter of personal taste & damn does it become expensive real quick lol I promised myself to just stick to the pure driver configs (a 1DD in EW200, 1Planar in S12 2024, & 1full-range BA in MagicOne) as end goal lineup but when a really good deal on a really good set comes up.........yeah. Still waiting for the right moment(and funds) for MagicOne cuz someone can't get help themselves getting 2 more planars(Luna & PR1 Pro), 1 2DD(Castor Balanced), 1 2+4 hybrid(Rhapsody), & a dongle dac(cda m1p) instead 🙃
@@jeinarsantos6125 I feel you 100%. I’m ignoring all the current sales because my money for this month is set aside for the new Aful P5+2. I’m a bit of an Aful fanboy. Just love what they do with passive components and acoustic structures. Thanks again for the kind words and the support.
I bought the sgor luna because of your review, and it sounds like you described it. Im really loving it and has great value. There's so many details in sound in that price point. I wanted to get the t10, but.. the shells. Waiting for the mp143 to drop back down in price :)
@@masterbeef92 I don’t have my MP143 yet, but based on what I’ve seen from other reviewers I really don’t think it’ll be straight up better than the S08. Especially in terms of value. I would say if you’re waiting for the MP143 to go on sale; just grab an S08. You get a better cable, better case, and smaller shells with smaller nozzles that fit in more ears. I can’t speak as to the sound yet, but they’re tuned very similar from looking at other people’s graphs.
@AudioAmigoReviews i have the aful explorer and people who have that and the s08 will say they sound so similar and that it's a 50/50 split to what they prefer over to. So that's my only concern about the s08 so I'm just looking at planars that seem to do things differently like the mp143
@@masterbeef92 got it! Then yeah! The MP143 will be a bit different. Similar warm sound though. Have you tried the OG S12? If the tuning on the T10 is interesting, try to grab a used S12 (OG) shells are smaller and more comfortable and better looking.
@@AudioAmigoReviews that or i can wait for the rumoured t10 mk2. im thinking that the mp143 will go down in price after the 15th because i feel like hidiz marketed the mp143 up so you would buy their bundles so they can sell their stock. then im hoping that it goes down in price to compete with the s08 in price
@@masterbeef92 I haven't heard much about the T10-2, but I hope it's a good upgrade. I have no clue what Hidizs will do about the MP143, their marketing has always been... lets say unique. I hope they do drop the price, but if they follow the MP145 playbook, it'll stay at $130 normally, dropping to $99 for sales and things.
I got my t10s a little over week ago. They sound better than anything I've ever heard. But I've been hearing 'clicks' or 'pop' sounds at certain moments on both earphones. They aren't loud but they're certainly prominent enough to distract me from the music a bit. I thought i may have had a defective set, but i refused to believe that so i tried listening with my edx pro and sure enough, I could hear the sounds at the exact same point in time in the same tracks, although to a much lesser degree. What could be the issue?
Hmmm, I don't know. You might be clipping the drivers. That's when you push the driver to the limits and cause it to "Crash" into the housings. I personally haven't experienced it, so I can't say for sure. If you're using bass boost or other EQ, I would turn it off and see what happens. It might also be the way those particular tracks are mixed. Try a few different sources and see what happens.
@@AudioAmigoReviewsI first heard the 'clicks' when I tried them on my phone's audio jack, then I tried it with my dongle (kz AM01) but still hear it. I hear it regardless of eq.
@@AttitudeforQA the fact that both the EDX and the T10 are doing it tells me it’s probably something going on with the combination of phone and tracks. But I can’t really say for sure. It’s possible both IEMs are defective but I don’t know. I’m sorry I can’t be of more help
Try them with Kbear 07 tips. Worked for someone I recommend them to, who had tip rolled with just about every tip but these. Also I've painted and repainted mine a million times with nail polish. These are an ongoing art project for me. I really recently discovered added a 350 filter to the nozzle and improved the bass. They reduce the 2k peak which let's the bass shine and keeping all the magic in place. Didn't matter how much I cranked the volume, sounded beautiful. I use a $5 amp from Ali and the sound is night and day than just a dac. I was listening to them without the amp and they sounded exactly like the EDX PRO X. It's crazy how good the Pro X are but then with an amp the T10 gets next level and a few more levels after that.
Letshuoer owns Artti. The first units came with Letshuoer branded cable ties and I think the cable too but can't recall. Watch Akros vid. He was on to these ages before anyone else. His review convinced me it was time to own a planar. Now with the filter I doubt I'll get another. When looking at the comparison graphs, the Artii 2k will look similar to S08, S12. The filter literally cuts off the hilltop. Look at MMag Squig. They used 400 filter.
@@MariaAudioChick I love seeing people mod their gear. It’s so cool to experiment and tweak. I don’t do it with IEMs but I’ve dabbled a bit with my over-ear headphones. I echo your sentiments on the amp scaling. I legit feel like a good planar can match a well done hybrid, especially in the $75-$250 price range. I feel like you have to drop $270+ on a good hybrid/tribrid to actually beat a planar
@@AudioAmigoReviewsI used to be an EQ addict but now I'm addicted to modding 🙄🤓 never thought about the comp to hybrid as the most expensive hybrids I've heard are Fudu amd just got Phoenixcall but haven't listened yet. Then I've got S10 and S12 pro x and from there Vader aka Trio and so on. The KZ S Models are really good. Modded z10. The Phoenixcall, Z12, and Vader are my latest delivery and unfortunately my preferred listening device, LG G7 thinq needs new battery which I've ordered. My S21+ has a broken USB C , also on order. I usually use a bt adapter to but don't want to use it for first listens. I've been sick on top of it so rather than mess around with my laptop, I'm waiting for the parts to have a listen. I also have a very cheap QKZ-ODIN otw. No one has reviewed it, at $9 I had to try it. It is a huge departure from their traditional look, a nice looking metal build with 3 switches, hard to tell by QKZ graph what that will equate to in sound. QKZ has some shockingly great UBER cheap basshead sets and many unsurprisingly not so much.
@@MariaAudioChick That all sounds awesome. If you haven’t already, consider investing in a clone 711 coupler to measure your mods pre and post surgery. And maybe make some videos! I like watching people like Michael Bruce and Delta Fyre take stuff apart and do mods. Sorry to hear you are sick. I hope you feel better soon.
@@AudioAmigoReviews thank you. It's an ongoing health issue but I do see some progress! And YES! My bf is getting me a coupler as a belated Bd gift. It's belated because I haven't been able to research and don't know what to tell him to get. Advice? Also I've been dragging my feet in starting a channel. Nerves and the illness sucks the life out of me. I'm such a perfectionist that I don't want to stress about videos. It's been something I've thought about since falling in love and sometimes hate with the hobby. Especially since this hobby needs some serious female representation. As evidenced by the popularity of your panel of ladies!
@@UFO-Audio In my opinion, it easily beats things like the InAwaken Dawn, EW200/EA500 and Singolo in terms of pure resolving power and driver quality. Planars are just so fast and responsive as a driver tech, you have to push them extremely hard before you start getting tonal issues from tuning. I mentioned this to another commenter, but I feel like these large Planars can go toe-to-toe with basically any Hybrid/Tribrid from $100-$250. At least in terms of overall driver quality. Tuning and tastes will vary, but in terms of pure driver capabilities, I feel like you need to spend $270+ to truly best a single large 13/14mm planar.
@@AudioAmigoReviews Oh 😲 WOW! I asked because I have never heard a planar set before and the T10 has been highly praised. I have been interested in purchasing it for a while now but was Leary due to my inexperience with planars. I keep seeing the T10 on sale for $37.00 dollars U.S. . Thank you so much for the response!
@@UFO-Audio Planar Drivers also take EQ extremely well. They’re my favorite type of driver because they’re like a halfway point between electrostatics and dynamics. Benefits of both with fewer drawbacks. They come with their own problems (some tunings make them sound very piercing/sharp/fatiguing) but I personally would take a single planar over a single DD any day. You might lack some of that DD Bass texture (subwoofers are all DDs for a reason) but as I keep saying: with Planars you can boost the Mid-Bass a lot more without impacting the Mids. If you wanna try a planar and want the “traditional” planar V-shaped tuning, the T10 is an amazing choice. If you want something warmer, hold on a little longer. The S08 is still the king, but I’m hoping that some budget sets come along that give us that great S08 flavor for less.
BUDGET planer alert - I just got the LAfitear Lv 1, 10mm DD + 6mm planar- these are wild! Paid $17 after coupons and tax. They were literally delivered a few hours ago and I gotta share. Build is plastic, chonki-ish shell. Cable is pretty decent for price, tips veil the sound so I'm using KBear 07. I haven't tip rolled to wide bore yet as I'm enjoying the sound with the 07s. I need a new battery for my LG so for now I have them hooked up to a $1 bt adapter and a $5 amp on my S21. Both of these run warm and this set is warm. I've been hesitant on buying this brand, Def not gonna vouch for QC. My set looked like a returned set that was missing the plastic and stock metal nozzle filter. I've messaged seller. But how do they sound already?! UNIQUE! These are not boring, not neutral, not balanced, lol. The mids are quite recessed and there is a huge dip in the 5-8k region. What's left is a thick punchy bass, crazy Soundstage, layering and details. There is sparkle but it is warm sparkle. It's hard to explain. Clearly there are details missing from the frequencies that are suppressed but I don't miss them. It's weird. The sound is so different that it probably should be bad but it is super fun, albeit dark and oddly addicting. Im sure EQ could get these more natural and balanced sounding if that's what you want. But if you're craving something different, these are that. If you're a basshead that always misses out on details becuase the bass comes first, here you get both. No fatigue, no shoutiness. My modding skills are pretty good but still elementary so I'm not sure how to bring up those mids w/o EQ or if I even want to. One of the reviews said that aging brought up the mids. Not sure I believe in aging but I'm open minded so only time will tell. Any other weirdos out there willing to try these out?
Holy crap, I just listened to Girls Just Want to Have Fun and fun I am having with this set! The 3d Soundstage is insane. The sound is so weird in such a juicy way. Definitely a gem for anyone that can appreciate a very different tuning. AlEx refunded me 50%, I'm a happy girl too.
@@AudioAmigoReviews thanks! I'm editing it to repost as a review. Too wordy lol Definitely niche but honestly I cant stop listening! I'm a loud volume basshead at heart so I know what it's like to sadly sacrifice for that sweet bass 😅 I'm not even gonna play with the mids until I give it some time as is. Did the same before I modded my Rosefinch. Still need a second one since I do still enjoy a good deep bass despite the sacrifices.
@@MariaAudioChick Hope your written review gets lots of looks! You deserve it. I’ll make sure to post when I eventually get my FatFreq Deuce in. I’m hoping that’ll scratch the Basshead itch that I’ve got
thanks for the review, i appreciate that you went through songs and genres, very helpful. i got it for 16 dollars¡¡ on ali using a bunch a discounts ( ali sale discounts, coins,personal coupon,store coupon).i have a question, what do you think of this type of tuning, you know that early pina gain to 2.5k 2.8k compare for example vs the new meta which is more delayed?.
Excellent question! I actually have no clue! The only experience I have with meta-ish tuning is the Truthear Hexa and the Penon Fan 3, neither of which are strictly meta. I DO have a used DaVinci on the way, and I hope to eventually pick up a DUSK or KiwiEars KE4. I’d like to try out more meta IEMs and make a video on them, but right now I don’t have enough data to make a real choice of which I prefer. I do really like the Hexa and Fan 3 though. Sorry for the sorta non-answer, I honestly just don’t know yet. :) Only thing I can say from my limited experience is that the Fan and Hexa are more relaxed and chill specifically in the upper mids, which makes sense. Vocals and some keys/cymbals seem less emphasized. I’ll talk more about it once I have more experience.
Have you tried the S12 2024? It's a lot more expensive than everything in this video but I'm intrigued by all the good things they say about these...I don't know if they are so good that they outperform the T10 in value.
@@johngamer7 I have tried the S12 2024. My version seems to be a little bit different from the one other people have. I’ll address that in my upcoming Letshuoer video. But essentially. The S12 2024 is a limited edition slightly tweaked version of the S12 Pro. Most reviewers say it sounds slightly better than the S12 Pro. The problem is that it costs $70 more than the S12 Pro… and I don’t think it’s good value compared to the S12 Pro. Compared to the T10, they’re going for slightly different sounds. The T10 is more analogous to the S12 OG rather than the S12 Pro. That said though, at the end of the day they’re all using the same driver. If you’re willing to EQ, it makes no sense to get the S12 Pro. Just tweak it.
Would you recommend the T10 over EW300(standard) at the same price? For reference I do like the sound of the s12 pro and Kiwi ears quintet. Do the T10 offer anything more than Hexa since I currently using it?
@@YulHolic24 if you have the S12 Pro, I don’t think the T-10 will be different enough. If you don’t have the S12 Pro and have the Hexa, then it’s in my opinion a very well executed V-shape. Similar technicals to your Hexa, but with a more contrasty, to some people more exciting signature. If you have the S-12 Pro. Go EW300, the two nozzles are very different and you might dig the different sounds. If you don’t have the S-12 Pro and just the Hexa, then go with the T-10 if you want a more V-shaped sound, and go with the EW300 if you want something warmer or that gives you 2 tunings. If they’re the same price… I think I might go for the EW300 for it’s 2-in-1 nature.
I was pondering the T10, but I always torn on planar sets. I own the Timeless, S12, P1 Max, PR2, S08. I really only listen to the S08 and P1 Max ( which is the original not the newer one ). The other three have spicy treble, and I tend to dislike sets that are hot from 5-8k.
@@JohnClarkW If the P1 Max and S08 are what you prefer, I don’t think the T10 will be your cup of tea. You’ll like it, but it won’t scratch the same itch as the other two. Honestly you’re pretty set as far as I’m concerned. I don’t have the P1Max, but the S08 is basically as good as Planars get in my opinion.
@@AudioAmigoReviews Agreed the S08 is fantastic, and is my recommendation in this space. I hear good things about the S15, but even on sale that is $250.
@@JohnClarkW Speaking as an S15 owner, if you can get a used/on sale one for $140-$170. Then go for it if you want to try something new. It’s a slightly less bassy S08. I consider the S15 to be the S08s father. They’re EXTREMELY similar in terms of overall tuning. That said: I think in terms of sound quality, the S08 is 90-95% as good as the S15. My S15 was a gift from my wife. If it hadn’t been a gift, I don’t think I would have considered buying one, even at $250.
shit, your reviews are insane. I am in doubt tho, i wanna buy a IEM, but being from brazil things are a lil bit expensive, do you think not having a dedicated DAC and not the greatest of dongles its gonna ruin the audio of the IEM? Like to the point that is just better to buy other like truthear zero red ?
I can run the T10 off of the USB C Apple dongle and be happy. The power that provides is plenty for me. Some people want a little more, but I personally think the T10 sounds great out of the Apple USB C Dongle.
Would you prefer the t10s over the ew300s? what are the perks and cons of both earbuds? Also how come the ew300s werent in the planar project series? it has a planar?
@@pierce2049 the planar on the EW300 is an annular planar, meaning it’s not a “true” planar, and it’s also not “full range” meaning it doesn’t play the full range of frequencies. 6mm annular planars like the one in the EW300 and the May typically only work on frequencies from 6-8KHz and above. The EW300 and the T10 are going for different sounds. EW300 has more bass, slightly “warmed up” mids, and an overall darker, warmer tonality compared to the T10. The T10 is more V-shaped. So you still get boosted bass (not as much as on the EW300), but you also get that vocal forward sound that helps vocals stand out a bit. It depends on what mood I’m in, but if I had to choose between them… The EW300 are more comfortable and come with a second nozzle to let you access a 2nd type of sound. So if it was my first and only IEM, I would go for the EW300. If I already had an IEM or two, and wanted to try a big, full range planar and experience the driver tech, I’d go with the T10. I can see people who prefer electronic music or Hip-Hop/Rap would take the EW300 over the T10. But people who prefer female vocals or more orchestral/instrumental tracks would prefer the T10 It depends on your library which would be better. My library is eclectic and all over the place, and I feel like the T10 is a bit more balanced, so I’d probably take that one. Just for the orchestral and operatic stuff. And the J-Pop. Can’t forget the J-Pop. :)
The T10. They're close, but my particular T10 has a tiny bit more sub-bass and a bit less treble energy, so it's better for longer sessions. I think I'm getting sent a sample of the new T10 Pro, so this question just became super relevant hahaha.
Do you recommend a $150-$250 IEM? I have sum money now but idk what driver type might be best or brand in this price range. I'm looking for good Bass & Treble extension or good deep bass with clean crisp clear sound. I'm thinking either Dual DD or a set of Planar & DD. To keep in mind I like turning it up loud with a punch but no loud treble while being able to play it at low volumes, I like Hi-res (certified) playback & for plugins-i'm thinking of Type-C or 3.5mm possibly being interchangable & idk which is usually higher quality- MMCX or 2-pin. Also can handle a little bit of sweat maybe not that I would plan to really run or jog in the heat but it's nice to be able to have sum or little durability but main concern sound quality especially when comparing to sum other potential options such as the Sony WF-1000 XM5 or WH-1000 XM5/4 Thanks for reading, sorry I hadn't watched your vids in awhile. Been hella busy n just moved recently
@@Josephine-r7b Moving sucks!!! I dread when my wife and I inevitably have to move. So. Outside of Planars and a few sets, I don’t have a lot of experience in the $150-$250 price range. The closest thing in that price range that I can recommend to basically anybody is the Ziigaat DosCinco. It’s a more V-shaped Aful Explorer with punchier bass and more treble energy, but not so much that it’s fatiguing. It was on sale for close to $200 on Prime Day, so it might drop to there or below $200 on 11/11. If it’s around $200 it’s an awesome blind buy.
@@renatobdc It’s an amazing sounding set for the price. I’m happy to hear you like it more than the S08! I completely understand when people prefer the more traditional V-shaped planar tuning. :) Have you tried any of the other “traditionally” tuned planars? Oh! And thanks for sharing your experience!
Is T10 treble fatiguing or lacking on mid bass listening to metal music (mainly symphonic metal) ? Now using feaulle for vocal music, looking for a technical set to compliment.
@@RaeErn-g1r I find the mid-bass on the T10 to be just fine. The treble isn’t fatiguing to me, but some people find it to be slightly fatiguing. It depends on your ears. I like listening to metal on it, but it’ll depend on what style and bands
@@matusjurcik6974 basically, the shells are a little large for some people. But if you don’t like Planars, you won’t like these. Other than the “planar sound” they’re excellent for the price.
All three are about equal in terms of driver quality and driver technicalities. In terms of tuning, the S12 2024 will have more bass than the T10 or the SM4. The SM4 will have the most energy in the Upper mids, but it also has the Harman Mid-bass tuck that can make the lower mids sound "thin" or "Flat" I personally think the SM4 and most other Harman tuned sets are a little thin in the lower mids, but I know others really like that mid-bass tuck. S12 2024- Warmest of the 3, most mid-bass. In my opinion, it's bad value because it's essentially a SLIGHTLY tweaked S12 Pro for $200. Artti T10- More mid-bass than the SM4, but less than the S12 Pro/2024. Most Vocal Forward of the Three, Best Value of the Three. Supermix 4- Great sub-bass, tucked mid-bass. Follows harman curve very well. A little bit bright for some people, and has a slight metallic timbre in the treble thanks to the PZT tweeter. All three are great and these are just my opinions. Hope this helps
I personally don't have a ton of experience with USB C Dongles. I have an apple dongle, a Letshuoer one that came for free with an IEM I ordered, and the Aful Snowy Night for use with over-ear headphones. Anything with more juice than the apple USB C should be great. I've heard good things about the JCally JM6 Pro, and it's at a good price. Personally, the Apple USB C Dongle works great with my T10, but if you want to upgrade, I can recommend that JCally unit, as well as the FiiO KA5, Moondrop Dawn Pro, Tanchjim Space, SMSL D10, and Aful SnowyNight
@@bowtiejake I honestly don’t know. I don’t play competitive shooters, just flight simulator and other “dad games” I can easily tell where bugs are in Deep Rock Galactic, so as far as I’m concerned it’s got good imaging.
I don’t know. I don’t play competitive FPS Games. In music the soundstage and separation are great. Depending on how the sound in the game is programmed, it should be pretty good.
It really is a shame how unappealing this set looks aesthetically, because that value proposition is insane. Would also like to add that if I didn't already own an S12 Pro (that I EQ the hell out of) I'd really be drooling over the S08, I am one of those weirdos who really cares about the looks of IEMs, and they seem to both sound great for the money, as well as having really neat looks
@@occasionalart You’re smart for EQing your S12 Pro. Planar drivers take to EQ like ducks to water, both in IEMs and traditional headphones. You can try out basically every planar tuning by just adjusting some values. Agreed on the looks. If I was a consumer, I think I would save up for something like the F1 Pro or the S08 just because it looks more appealing than the T10, even if the T10 is better value.
@@MariaAudioChick I appreciate the sentiment but it's the shape of the IEM that rubs me the wrong way. I also already own a planar IEM with similar tuning with a more premium build and with an aesthetic I prefer.
That’s been my experience as well. I’ve always been able to get these on sale no problem. But I have had comments from international viewers saying that these are closer to $100 USD with shipping, and that other planar IEMs can be the same price or cheaper due to distribution.
@@ndjdj7989 Thanks for this comment. It re-enforces why I don’t use sale prices in my ranking list. They’re too volatile for some regions of the world and shipping can ruin any savings.
As an S15 owner, unless you can find one used/on sale for around $150ish… it’s really hard to justify when the S08 exists, at least in my opinion. The S15 is better, yes. But they’re tuned so similarly and the S08 is 90% of the sound quality for like 1/3 the price. And it has a little extra bass energy for bonus fun. I love my S15, but it was a gift. I basically wouldn’t have ever bought it for myself unless it was around $130-$170
@@MariaAudioChick I can see people preferring the S12 2024 over the S15. It’s a much more exciting sound signature. I personally still prefer the S15 over the S12 2024. It’s midrange is just so gorgeous and smooth and detailed, and like the S08, it gives you the ability to turn it up without fear of fatigue. And it’s just as detailed as the 2024 in my opinion. Now. Keep in mind that my particular 2024 unit is a bit different from many other reviewers. I’ll address this in my Letshuoer planar video coming later this week. But I personally generally prefer the S08/S15 sound signature over the S12Pro/S12 2024 signature. That said. I COMPLETELY get people who prefer it the other way around. :)
@@AudioAmigoReviews I'd probably enjoy those sets but until I get more funds, I'll be over here modding my budget sets hahah. Can't wait to hear your thoughts on your preferences 👍
i'm starting to thing i have really bad taste. no one likes the way t10s look and I love it. I just have no need for them but I will get them if they get discounted
I know a few folks IRL who genuinely like the look! So you’re not alone! :) They def grew on me. And I don’t find them ugly, but like I told someone else, I think they’re the least attractive looking of all my planar IEMs
You have quickly became my favourite reviewer of iems, the way you talk about every aspect is very detailing, not bland and coherent. I have many iems and watching your reviews of them(like this one) feels very correct to me. It's kinda hard for me to agree with everything soundwise with other reviewers, but you are the one I agree the most. Keep up with the good work!
I take a lot of notes while listening, and I keep a list of things to listen out for in different songs. It takes a while to script and prepare my reviews, but reading comments like this make it worth it. :)
100%!!
Thats the most comprehensive review of the t10 so far. And its right on time.
I really do appreciate your detailed reviews. Your style makes me think new gen Akros (and that's a compliment). I enjoy your council of ladies segment. I saw someone didn't but I have to disagree. It's unique to your channel and it's a fun, thoughtful way to further describe products from different perspectives. Anyway, thank you for another great one! 👍
When I was thinking about how I wanted to structure my videos, I took inspiration from a lot of the big reviewers. I like Akros a lot, and my comparison sections are heavily inspired by his style. This is a great compliment! Thanks! And I'm happy to hear you like the council of ladies. They always get a kick out of seeing their opinions in the video.
@@AudioAmigoReviewsYes, the new gen Akros is a huge compliment! Akros, ATechReviews, BangAudio Reviews and you are my favorite reviewers.
The detail that you go into when you do these reviews is much appreciated. I just rekindled my love for my T10. The council of ladies is always a welcome addition.
Thank you!
Thank you for such a thorough and detailed review of the T10!
You should be proud. You did a fantastic job with this one. :)
I have this one, it kinda grew on me.. i love it so much now
My tip to my fellow T10 users, get the divinus velvet narrow bore and use the biggest size. You basically are letting the arrti-t10 "sit" in your ear instead of inserting them. Solves all the fitment problem. If you want insertion, dunu s&s is the eartip you're looking for.
@@flu-flam-a-opp Havent tried the Divinus, but can confirm the S&S work well on these.
On it!
Kbear 07 also great fit with T10 😊
56 to go Omar , doing very well hope by end of this year 2k , please don’t forget 11.11
I'm planning on doing a few buyers guides for 11.11 and maybe a livestream? Looking through the deals. :)
Thanks for all the support!
@@AudioAmigoReviews going to buy S08 just because of review , as it’s might not be my fave sound as you suggested it’s dark , I have s12 , s12 pro , lp145 and ordered 143 salt , also 7hz timeless OG and a moded version of S12 pro from US by one guy who made it fantastic sounding piece Michael Bruce sortbus.. do you think shall I give it a go for S08 ? BTW … looking forward for you to reach 1k milestone and go beyond I can clearly see your will go far beyond 10k by end of next year
@@AtriGadhvi I haven't heard the Michael Bruce Glamdring Modded S12 personally, but I have heard from people who have tried both, that the S08 is very similar to Michael Bruce S12 mod. Your planar collection is very similar to mine haha. I'm waiting for my MP143 to come in as well. The S08 is the darkest and warmest planar I have tried, but I hear that the MP143 with the red nozzles is even darker, to the point where you start to lose some details. If you have the MP143 coming in, I would stick to that one, since they're very similar according to other reviews. But I won't know for sure until it comes in!
If you dislike the darker sound and prefer the Timeless/OG S12 sound, you might not like it.
@@AudioAmigoReviews brilliant Omar thanks 🙏
This was also a great general planar IEM buying guide,
@@alexeiboukirev8357 I didn’t touch on some of the $200+ options (Timeless, Timeless AE, Zetian Wu, S15) but I feel that the sweet spot in terms of price/performance for Planars right now is $38-120
As a T10 owner for half a year, everything you said I agree with. It's got quite a few drawbacks, look, fit and feel being main ones, but the sound you get for the money is amazing
Thank you Omar for finally reviewing the Artti T10. I love my T10 however, sadly, they are somewhat plagued with QC issues. When they work as designed, they sound great, just as you outlined in your review. I'm on my third T10 set due to this issue, thankfully Amazon has a pretty good 30-day return policy. I agree with pretty much everything you said about the sound. Imo, I think it rivals hybrid(DD/BA) sets in my collection(KZ ZS10 PRO, KZ ZAX, CKLVX CK D41 and maybe to a lesser extent the Simgot SM4) and I prefer it to the Letshuoer S12 2024 even though the latter scales a bit better with more power.
Fitment can also be an issue as you pointed out. My personal solution was to use Final E eartips at first but now I'm using Divinus Velvet standard bore tips. I get a better fit and better sound.
I'm hoping this third time will be the charm and they'll last longer 🙏🏼
Thank you once again.☮️
@@Qboro66 thanks for sharing your experience! :)
I agree with you on the hybrids.
I personally feel like a single planar can go toe-to-toe with most hybrids/tribrids in the $75-$250 range.
I feel like you need to spend $270 or more on a hybrid/tribrid to truly BEST a single 13/14mm planar.
I need to buy some more Divinus tips. I only have the 1 set and people keep recommending them on things hahaha. Thanks again!
@AudioAmigoReviews Divinus Velvet standard bore is the real deal...
I love how they enhance both the bass and the treble.
The Final E if you want a tad more bass enhancement...
@@Qboro66 I have a single set of both Final E and Divinus Standard. They’re both tips I tried when I was searching for tips that would work for Mrs. Audio Amigo. I pull them out every once in awhile, but since I only have 1 set of each that fits me, they don’t see as much use as my army of spin fits hahaha.
@AudioAmigoReviews One last thing about the Final E tips is that they were chosen for me by the Salesperson at Audio46 in midtown Manhattan when I stopped by looking for something else... Luckily 😂☮️
Could you elaborate on what kind of qc issues you faced?
Got mine a few weeks ago on sale, none of the included silicone tips worked for me, so got some foam ones and it’s perfect. Highly recommended. I prefer these to my first gen AirPods Pro and they became my daily driver. Thanks for the amazingly detailed and thorough review.
Having just bought the Luna after your rec, thank you for the planar reviews.
Looking forward to the PRX.
Me too. Hearing a lot of good things about it. I do think it’s pricing is a little high, but we’ll see what it sounds like. I think it shipped this morning, so it’ll still be a while before I have it.
I got the T10 these days when I saw an offer that put them at 48 USD but with the 8$ coupon and the AliExpress coins I ended paying 34 USD, the same price the sgor Luna were. It was such a steal
I picked these up a few weeks ago for $60 after wanting to try a "traditional" planar and they are amazing for my preferences. I've preferred them for everyday listening over my others sets (mostly hybrids). I get the knock on the aesthetic department, but not something that bothers me too much. Love your channel btw!
They grew on me, but they’re probably my least favorite planar in terms of looks.
Love planars! Been enjoying the s12 24 and s15 recently.
@@Hijynx87 Money no object, the S15 is my all-time favorite planar. It’s so good.
Loved the detailed review! I'll rank this review in my rank as "you should watch it" 😅 💯
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An excellent, comprehensive review. Thank you.
Subscribed. Your reviews are well thought out and the wide variety of music is very helpful. Seeing Kiki's Delivery Service on the same playlist as Korn is hilarious. I know I'll discover new music because my tastes are also diverse.
I was looking at this or the S08 as a first planar. While the price to performance ratio is great, I think I'll enjoy the S08 more after watching your review of it.
@@spamcan9208 it’s a great set and should be on sale nice and cheap for 11/11. Amazon had it for like $68 on prime day.
Thanks for another great review!
I just bought them, i am still waiting for them. I have the Luna's but i am very curious about this ones. Very good review
Perfect timing, I just went on break!
Nice review! Would you do a round up of best iem in price and other categories at the end of the year?
For sure! I’m planning on doing a few buyers guides before 11/11 and maybe even a sale livestream where I go over things and see what the best deals are
@@AudioAmigoReviews awesome 👍
If you look at cables, shells and drivers it would appear Letshuoer has Artti as a stealth sub brand, Tanchjim has Simgot and Moondrop has Truthear. I seems unlikely all three larger companies would allow their OEM manufacturers to supply identical cables to competitors. Also the T10 cable is identical to Timmy's Letshuoer Gallileo Collab.
That’s a good point. It’s also kinda telling how each brand/sub brand mostly avoids direct competition with their partner.
I missed the boat on the Galileo, I’ll have to see if I can find a used one.
Thanks for the comment
Fun fact. The og cable was shipped with LS branding. I got mine a year ago with Artti branding but in a LS box with LS tape and markings all over it. They are bad at keeping secrets. Haha
Detailed review, would like to get to know the f1 pros alil bit better, subbed just incase and also outstanding planar comparison.
Thanks! I do have a review of the F1 Pro coming, but there are a LOT of new planars coming out right now.
@AudioAmigoReviews Buying it because of its neutralish signature, are there any upcoming new planars in the same price range that is similar to it? I just need something neutral and not hard to drive.
@@hnz_lallo not that I’ve gotten in so far. The F1 Pros party piece is it’s neutrality. Only other planar kinda like it would be the Wu Heyday and that’s twice the cost
@@AudioAmigoReviews @AudioAmigoReviews Oh yeah been eyeing the heyday when it launched but the price tho, endgame indeed. ill be waiting on the review for more details, kinda getting myself ahead of everyone here. Appreciate the work man. I wish xmas would come sooner
Quite a testament to how good of a performer & great value T10 still is when it's still being referenced even after being more than a year old now whenever a new planar at the affordable side of the spectrum comes out; might not be a looker but has the chops to be up there alongside S12 & MP145.
Can't wait for PRX and maybe a little comparo with a little forgotten but very much loved set in the PR1 Pro; that thing might be somewhat old but it still maintains a decent price premium even over PR2, PR3, & even the upcoming PRX(at least from where I reside) & damn does it still boogy & isn't being completely outclassed by my S12 2024(and responds a tiny bit better to EQ at least to my personal preference).
I listened to the PR1 Pro a few times. A friend had one and I borrowed it for a bit. I can totally see why people love it, it’s detailed and sparkly and represents the way a planar can do treble details very well.
For some reason, Ipersonally didn’t vibe with it very well. The treble was just unnatural sounding to me. Maybe if the get cheap enough I’ll pick one up for myself and try it again. But just because something isn’t for me, doesn’t mean it can’t be amazing for someone else. :) I’m happy you found a great planar that works for you.
Thanks for the comment and for sharing your experience, it helps out people who come looking for opinions.
No problem. Happy to share experiences for other folks out there. And thank YOU for churning out detailed and fair reviews; really appreciate it.
If there's a few things I learned from this wonderful hobby.........it's a matter of personal taste & damn does it become expensive real quick lol
I promised myself to just stick to the pure driver configs (a 1DD in EW200, 1Planar in S12 2024, & 1full-range BA in MagicOne) as end goal lineup but when a really good deal on a really good set comes up.........yeah. Still waiting for the right moment(and funds) for MagicOne cuz someone can't get help themselves getting 2 more planars(Luna & PR1 Pro), 1 2DD(Castor Balanced), 1 2+4 hybrid(Rhapsody), & a dongle dac(cda m1p) instead 🙃
@@jeinarsantos6125 I feel you 100%. I’m ignoring all the current sales because my money for this month is set aside for the new Aful P5+2.
I’m a bit of an Aful fanboy. Just love what they do with passive components and acoustic structures.
Thanks again for the kind words and the support.
I bought the sgor luna because of your review, and it sounds like you described it. Im really loving it and has great value. There's so many details in sound in that price point. I wanted to get the t10, but.. the shells. Waiting for the mp143 to drop back down in price :)
@@masterbeef92 I don’t have my MP143 yet, but based on what I’ve seen from other reviewers I really don’t think it’ll be straight up better than the S08. Especially in terms of value.
I would say if you’re waiting for the MP143 to go on sale; just grab an S08. You get a better cable, better case, and smaller shells with smaller nozzles that fit in more ears.
I can’t speak as to the sound yet, but they’re tuned very similar from looking at other people’s graphs.
@AudioAmigoReviews i have the aful explorer and people who have that and the s08 will say they sound so similar and that it's a 50/50 split to what they prefer over to. So that's my only concern about the s08 so I'm just looking at planars that seem to do things differently like the mp143
@@masterbeef92 got it! Then yeah! The MP143 will be a bit different. Similar warm sound though.
Have you tried the OG S12? If the tuning on the T10 is interesting, try to grab a used S12 (OG) shells are smaller and more comfortable and better looking.
@@AudioAmigoReviews that or i can wait for the rumoured t10 mk2. im thinking that the mp143 will go down in price after the 15th because i feel like hidiz marketed the mp143 up so you would buy their bundles so they can sell their stock. then im hoping that it goes down in price to compete with the s08 in price
@@masterbeef92 I haven't heard much about the T10-2, but I hope it's a good upgrade. I have no clue what Hidizs will do about the MP143, their marketing has always been... lets say unique. I hope they do drop the price, but if they follow the MP145 playbook, it'll stay at $130 normally, dropping to $99 for sales and things.
I got my t10s a little over week ago. They sound better than anything I've ever heard. But I've been hearing 'clicks' or 'pop' sounds at certain moments on both earphones. They aren't loud but they're certainly prominent enough to distract me from the music a bit. I thought i may have had a defective set, but i refused to believe that so i tried listening with my edx pro and sure enough, I could hear the sounds at the exact same point in time in the same tracks, although to a much lesser degree. What could be the issue?
Hmmm, I don't know. You might be clipping the drivers. That's when you push the driver to the limits and cause it to "Crash" into the housings. I personally haven't experienced it, so I can't say for sure. If you're using bass boost or other EQ, I would turn it off and see what happens. It might also be the way those particular tracks are mixed. Try a few different sources and see what happens.
@@AudioAmigoReviewsI first heard the 'clicks' when I tried them on my phone's audio jack, then I tried it with my dongle (kz AM01) but still hear it. I hear it regardless of eq.
@@AttitudeforQA the fact that both the EDX and the T10 are doing it tells me it’s probably something going on with the combination of phone and tracks. But I can’t really say for sure.
It’s possible both IEMs are defective but I don’t know.
I’m sorry I can’t be of more help
Try them with Kbear 07 tips. Worked for someone I recommend them to, who had tip rolled with just about every tip but these. Also I've painted and repainted mine a million times with nail polish. These are an ongoing art project for me. I really recently discovered added a 350 filter to the nozzle and improved the bass. They reduce the 2k peak which let's the bass shine and keeping all the magic in place. Didn't matter how much I cranked the volume, sounded beautiful. I use a $5 amp from Ali and the sound is night and day than just a dac. I was listening to them without the amp and they sounded exactly like the EDX PRO X. It's crazy how good the Pro X are but then with an amp the T10 gets next level and a few more levels after that.
Letshuoer owns Artti. The first units came with Letshuoer branded cable ties and I think the cable too but can't recall. Watch Akros vid. He was on to these ages before anyone else. His review convinced me it was time to own a planar. Now with the filter I doubt I'll get another. When looking at the comparison graphs, the Artii 2k will look similar to S08, S12. The filter literally cuts off the hilltop. Look at MMag Squig. They used 400 filter.
@@MariaAudioChick I love seeing people mod their gear. It’s so cool to experiment and tweak. I don’t do it with IEMs but I’ve dabbled a bit with my over-ear headphones.
I echo your sentiments on the amp scaling. I legit feel like a good planar can match a well done hybrid, especially in the $75-$250 price range.
I feel like you have to drop $270+ on a good hybrid/tribrid to actually beat a planar
@@AudioAmigoReviewsI used to be an EQ addict but now I'm addicted to modding 🙄🤓 never thought about the comp to hybrid as the most expensive hybrids I've heard are Fudu amd just got Phoenixcall but haven't listened yet. Then I've got S10 and S12 pro x and from there Vader aka Trio and so on. The KZ S Models are really good. Modded z10. The Phoenixcall, Z12, and Vader are my latest delivery and unfortunately my preferred listening device, LG G7 thinq needs new battery which I've ordered. My S21+ has a broken USB C , also on order. I usually use a bt adapter to but don't want to use it for first listens. I've been sick on top of it so rather than mess around with my laptop, I'm waiting for the parts to have a listen. I also have a very cheap QKZ-ODIN otw. No one has reviewed it, at $9 I had to try it. It is a huge departure from their traditional look, a nice looking metal build with 3 switches, hard to tell by QKZ graph what that will equate to in sound. QKZ has some shockingly great UBER cheap basshead sets and many unsurprisingly not so much.
@@MariaAudioChick That all sounds awesome. If you haven’t already, consider investing in a clone 711 coupler to measure your mods pre and post surgery. And maybe make some videos! I like watching people like Michael Bruce and Delta Fyre take stuff apart and do mods.
Sorry to hear you are sick. I hope you feel better soon.
@@AudioAmigoReviews thank you. It's an ongoing health issue but I do see some progress! And YES! My bf is getting me a coupler as a belated Bd gift. It's belated because I haven't been able to research and don't know what to tell him to get. Advice? Also I've been dragging my feet in starting a channel. Nerves and the illness sucks the life out of me. I'm such a perfectionist that I don't want to stress about videos. It's been something I've thought about since falling in love and sometimes hate with the hobby. Especially since this hobby needs some serious female representation. As evidenced by the popularity of your panel of ladies!
Another excellent review! I am curious how the T10 compares to single DD IEMS in it's price range?
@@UFO-Audio In my opinion, it easily beats things like the InAwaken Dawn, EW200/EA500 and Singolo in terms of pure resolving power and driver quality.
Planars are just so fast and responsive as a driver tech, you have to push them extremely hard before you start getting tonal issues from tuning.
I mentioned this to another commenter, but I feel like these large Planars can go toe-to-toe with basically any Hybrid/Tribrid from $100-$250. At least in terms of overall driver quality.
Tuning and tastes will vary, but in terms of pure driver capabilities, I feel like you need to spend $270+ to truly best a single large 13/14mm planar.
@@AudioAmigoReviews Oh 😲 WOW! I asked because I have never heard a planar set before and the T10 has been highly praised. I have been interested in purchasing it for a while now but was Leary due to my inexperience with planars. I keep seeing the T10 on sale for $37.00 dollars U.S. . Thank you so much for the response!
@@UFO-Audio Planar Drivers also take EQ extremely well. They’re my favorite type of driver because they’re like a halfway point between electrostatics and dynamics.
Benefits of both with fewer drawbacks. They come with their own problems (some tunings make them sound very piercing/sharp/fatiguing) but I personally would take a single planar over a single DD any day.
You might lack some of that DD Bass texture (subwoofers are all DDs for a reason) but as I keep saying: with Planars you can boost the Mid-Bass a lot more without impacting the Mids.
If you wanna try a planar and want the “traditional” planar V-shaped tuning, the T10 is an amazing choice.
If you want something warmer, hold on a little longer. The S08 is still the king, but I’m hoping that some budget sets come along that give us that great S08 flavor for less.
the new KZ prx is very interesting its about the same price as the sgor luna, i wonder how it compares to the artti t10
I got mine in before I left for my trip. My first impressions are that it's probably going to land in-between the two in terms of price and sound.
BUDGET planer alert - I just got the LAfitear Lv 1, 10mm DD + 6mm planar- these are wild! Paid $17 after coupons and tax. They were literally delivered a few hours ago and I gotta share. Build is plastic, chonki-ish shell. Cable is pretty decent for price, tips veil the sound so I'm using KBear 07. I haven't tip rolled to wide bore yet as I'm enjoying the sound with the 07s. I need a new battery for my LG so for now I have them hooked up to a $1 bt adapter and a $5 amp on my S21. Both of these run warm and this set is warm. I've been hesitant on buying this brand, Def not gonna vouch for QC. My set looked like a returned set that was missing the plastic and stock metal nozzle filter. I've messaged seller. But how do they sound already?!
UNIQUE! These are not boring, not neutral, not balanced, lol. The mids are quite recessed and there is a huge dip in the 5-8k region. What's left is a thick punchy bass, crazy Soundstage, layering and details. There is sparkle but it is warm sparkle. It's hard to explain. Clearly there are details missing from the frequencies that are suppressed but I don't miss them. It's weird. The sound is so different that it probably should be bad but it is super fun, albeit dark and oddly addicting. Im sure EQ could get these more natural and balanced sounding if that's what you want. But if you're craving something different, these are that. If you're a basshead that always misses out on details becuase the bass comes first, here you get both. No fatigue, no shoutiness. My modding skills are pretty good but still elementary so I'm not sure how to bring up those mids w/o EQ or if I even want to. One of the reviews said that aging brought up the mids. Not sure I believe in aging but I'm open minded so only time will tell. Any other weirdos out there willing to try these out?
Holy crap, I just listened to Girls Just Want to Have Fun and fun I am having with this set! The 3d Soundstage is insane. The sound is so weird in such a juicy way. Definitely a gem for anyone that can appreciate a very different tuning. AlEx refunded me 50%, I'm a happy girl too.
@@MariaAudioChick I’ll look into these. I don’t think I’ve seen those 6mm annular planars under $50. Great write up!
@@AudioAmigoReviews thanks! I'm editing it to repost as a review. Too wordy lol Definitely niche but honestly I cant stop listening! I'm a loud volume basshead at heart so I know what it's like to sadly sacrifice for that sweet bass 😅 I'm not even gonna play with the mids until I give it some time as is. Did the same before I modded my Rosefinch. Still need a second one since I do still enjoy a good deep bass despite the sacrifices.
@@MariaAudioChick Hope your written review gets lots of looks! You deserve it. I’ll make sure to post when I eventually get my FatFreq Deuce in. I’m hoping that’ll scratch the Basshead itch that I’ve got
@@AudioAmigoReviews love to hear that review!!
thanks for the review, i appreciate that you went through songs and genres, very helpful. i got it for 16 dollars¡¡ on ali using a bunch a discounts ( ali sale discounts, coins,personal coupon,store coupon).i have a question, what do you think of this type of tuning, you know that early pina gain to 2.5k 2.8k compare for example vs the new meta which is more delayed?.
Excellent question! I actually have no clue! The only experience I have with meta-ish tuning is the Truthear Hexa and the Penon Fan 3, neither of which are strictly meta.
I DO have a used DaVinci on the way, and I hope to eventually pick up a DUSK or KiwiEars KE4. I’d like to try out more meta IEMs and make a video on them, but right now I don’t have enough data to make a real choice of which I prefer. I do really like the Hexa and Fan 3 though.
Sorry for the sorta non-answer, I honestly just don’t know yet. :)
Only thing I can say from my limited experience is that the Fan and Hexa are more relaxed and chill specifically in the upper mids, which makes sense. Vocals and some keys/cymbals seem less emphasized.
I’ll talk more about it once I have more experience.
u did it . i buy it
Annd I finished watching this too :) now i'm ready to spend 60$ on these :D
Have you tried the S12 2024? It's a lot more expensive than everything in this video but I'm intrigued by all the good things they say about these...I don't know if they are so good that they outperform the T10 in value.
@@johngamer7 I have tried the S12 2024. My version seems to be a little bit different from the one other people have. I’ll address that in my upcoming Letshuoer video.
But essentially. The S12 2024 is a limited edition slightly tweaked version of the S12 Pro. Most reviewers say it sounds slightly better than the S12 Pro.
The problem is that it costs $70 more than the S12 Pro… and I don’t think it’s good value compared to the S12 Pro.
Compared to the T10, they’re going for slightly different sounds. The T10 is more analogous to the S12 OG rather than the S12 Pro. That said though, at the end of the day they’re all using the same driver.
If you’re willing to EQ, it makes no sense to get the S12 Pro. Just tweak it.
Would you recommend the T10 over EW300(standard) at the same price? For reference I do like the sound of the s12 pro and Kiwi ears quintet. Do the T10 offer anything more than Hexa since I currently using it?
@@YulHolic24 if you have the S12 Pro, I don’t think the T-10 will be different enough.
If you don’t have the S12 Pro and have the Hexa, then it’s in my opinion a very well executed V-shape. Similar technicals to your Hexa, but with a more contrasty, to some people more exciting signature.
If you have the S-12 Pro. Go EW300, the two nozzles are very different and you might dig the different sounds.
If you don’t have the S-12 Pro and just the Hexa, then go with the T-10 if you want a more V-shaped sound, and go with the EW300 if you want something warmer or that gives you 2 tunings.
If they’re the same price… I think I might go for the EW300 for it’s 2-in-1 nature.
I was pondering the T10, but I always torn on planar sets. I own the Timeless, S12, P1 Max, PR2, S08. I really only listen to the S08 and P1 Max ( which is the original not the newer one ). The other three have spicy treble, and I tend to dislike sets that are hot from 5-8k.
@@JohnClarkW If the P1 Max and S08 are what you prefer, I don’t think the T10 will be your cup of tea. You’ll like it, but it won’t scratch the same itch as the other two.
Honestly you’re pretty set as far as I’m concerned. I don’t have the P1Max, but the S08 is basically as good as Planars get in my opinion.
@@AudioAmigoReviews Agreed the S08 is fantastic, and is my recommendation in this space. I hear good things about the S15, but even on sale that is $250.
@@JohnClarkW Speaking as an S15 owner, if you can get a used/on sale one for $140-$170. Then go for it if you want to try something new. It’s a slightly less bassy S08.
I consider the S15 to be the S08s father. They’re EXTREMELY similar in terms of overall tuning.
That said: I think in terms of sound quality, the S08 is 90-95% as good as the S15.
My S15 was a gift from my wife. If it hadn’t been a gift, I don’t think I would have considered buying one, even at $250.
shit, your reviews are insane. I am in doubt tho, i wanna buy a IEM, but being from brazil things are a lil bit expensive, do you think not having a dedicated DAC and not the greatest of dongles its gonna ruin the audio of the IEM? Like to the point that is just better to buy other like truthear zero red ?
I can run the T10 off of the USB C Apple dongle and be happy. The power that provides is plenty for me. Some people want a little more, but I personally think the T10 sounds great out of the Apple USB C Dongle.
Would you prefer the t10s over the ew300s? what are the perks and cons of both earbuds? Also how come the ew300s werent in the planar project series? it has a planar?
@@pierce2049 the planar on the EW300 is an annular planar, meaning it’s not a “true” planar, and it’s also not “full range” meaning it doesn’t play the full range of frequencies. 6mm annular planars like the one in the EW300 and the May typically only work on frequencies from 6-8KHz and above.
The EW300 and the T10 are going for different sounds.
EW300 has more bass, slightly “warmed up” mids, and an overall darker, warmer tonality compared to the T10.
The T10 is more V-shaped. So you still get boosted bass (not as much as on the EW300), but you also get that vocal forward sound that helps vocals stand out a bit.
It depends on what mood I’m in, but if I had to choose between them…
The EW300 are more comfortable and come with a second nozzle to let you access a 2nd type of sound. So if it was my first and only IEM, I would go for the EW300.
If I already had an IEM or two, and wanted to try a big, full range planar and experience the driver tech, I’d go with the T10.
I can see people who prefer electronic music or Hip-Hop/Rap would take the EW300 over the T10.
But people who prefer female vocals or more orchestral/instrumental tracks would prefer the T10
It depends on your library which would be better.
My library is eclectic and all over the place, and I feel like the T10 is a bit more balanced, so I’d probably take that one. Just for the orchestral and operatic stuff. And the J-Pop. Can’t forget the J-Pop. :)
@@AudioAmigoReviews fire ass reply i appreciate it
If T10 comes in metal case and modular cable (all others remain the same), at the price of S12.... Which will you choose?
The T10. They're close, but my particular T10 has a tiny bit more sub-bass and a bit less treble energy, so it's better for longer sessions.
I think I'm getting sent a sample of the new T10 Pro, so this question just became super relevant hahaha.
Looking forward to T10pro review ❤@@AudioAmigoReviews
"Hearing aid from the 70's" 😂😂😂
That sums it up!
The color is just terrible... if only they were black, I bet it would sell a lot more.
Do you recommend a $150-$250 IEM? I have sum money now but idk what driver type might be best or brand in this price range. I'm looking for good Bass & Treble extension or good deep bass with clean crisp clear sound. I'm thinking either Dual DD or a set of Planar & DD. To keep in mind I like turning it up loud with a punch but no loud treble while being able to play it at low volumes, I like Hi-res (certified) playback & for plugins-i'm thinking of Type-C or 3.5mm possibly being interchangable & idk which is usually higher quality- MMCX or 2-pin. Also can handle a little bit of sweat maybe not that I would plan to really run or jog in the heat but it's nice to be able to have sum or little durability but main concern sound quality especially when comparing to sum other potential options such as the Sony WF-1000 XM5 or WH-1000 XM5/4
Thanks for reading, sorry I hadn't watched your vids in awhile. Been hella busy n just moved recently
@@Josephine-r7b Moving sucks!!! I dread when my wife and I inevitably have to move.
So. Outside of Planars and a few sets, I don’t have a lot of experience in the $150-$250 price range.
The closest thing in that price range that I can recommend to basically anybody is the Ziigaat DosCinco.
It’s a more V-shaped Aful Explorer with punchier bass and more treble energy, but not so much that it’s fatiguing.
It was on sale for close to $200 on Prime Day, so it might drop to there or below $200 on 11/11.
If it’s around $200 it’s an awesome blind buy.
T10 is often seen between 40-50usd. And think t10 is better than S08 (yes, I tried both).
@@renatobdc It’s an amazing sounding set for the price. I’m happy to hear you like it more than the S08! I completely understand when people prefer the more traditional V-shaped planar tuning. :) Have you tried any of the other “traditionally” tuned planars?
Oh! And thanks for sharing your experience!
Is T10 treble fatiguing or lacking on mid bass listening to metal music (mainly symphonic metal) ? Now using feaulle for vocal music, looking for a technical set to compliment.
@@RaeErn-g1r I find the mid-bass on the T10 to be just fine. The treble isn’t fatiguing to me, but some people find it to be slightly fatiguing. It depends on your ears.
I like listening to metal on it, but it’ll depend on what style and bands
So the only main flaw is timbre?
@@matusjurcik6974 basically, the shells are a little large for some people. But if you don’t like Planars, you won’t like these. Other than the “planar sound” they’re excellent for the price.
@@AudioAmigoReviewsHello,great planar reviews,i would just like a comparison of stage for a10 vs dudu. Cheers
@ T10 has a bigger driver, and in my opinion, the slightly wider soundstage.
@@AudioAmigoReviews thanks,allready have t10,but wanted to check.again,great and in depth review by yourself 👌
When fan3 review?
@@seyjer within the next 2 weeks or so. Had to do some blind testing to see if I can tell if the BC is on or not. Hahaha
Ps: S12 2024 or Supermix4 is considerably better than the T10? Value wise and sound/tech wise
All three are about equal in terms of driver quality and driver technicalities. In terms of tuning, the S12 2024 will have more bass than the T10 or the SM4. The SM4 will have the most energy in the Upper mids, but it also has the Harman Mid-bass tuck that can make the lower mids sound "thin" or "Flat"
I personally think the SM4 and most other Harman tuned sets are a little thin in the lower mids, but I know others really like that mid-bass tuck.
S12 2024- Warmest of the 3, most mid-bass. In my opinion, it's bad value because it's essentially a SLIGHTLY tweaked S12 Pro for $200.
Artti T10- More mid-bass than the SM4, but less than the S12 Pro/2024. Most Vocal Forward of the Three, Best Value of the Three.
Supermix 4- Great sub-bass, tucked mid-bass. Follows harman curve very well. A little bit bright for some people, and has a slight metallic timbre in the treble thanks to the PZT tweeter.
All three are great and these are just my opinions. Hope this helps
@@AudioAmigoReviews Understood! Thanks for the feedback! ✌🏽
@@AudioAmigoReviewswow, I was going to ask the same question. Already found my answer.
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Since you've listened to Ado, and the overarching theme of the T10 is value, I recommend listening to Ado's Value HAHA
@@GadgetActivated hahaha, value is another great one. :)
what is the dac you recommend for iems exclusively ?
I personally don't have a ton of experience with USB C Dongles. I have an apple dongle, a Letshuoer one that came for free with an IEM I ordered, and the Aful Snowy Night for use with over-ear headphones.
Anything with more juice than the apple USB C should be great. I've heard good things about the JCally JM6 Pro, and it's at a good price. Personally, the Apple USB C Dongle works great with my T10, but if you want to upgrade, I can recommend that JCally unit, as well as the FiiO KA5, Moondrop Dawn Pro, Tanchjim Space, SMSL D10, and Aful SnowyNight
How is this gaming wise with hear footsteps etc.
@@bowtiejake I honestly don’t know. I don’t play competitive shooters, just flight simulator and other “dad games”
I can easily tell where bugs are in Deep Rock Galactic, so as far as I’m concerned it’s got good imaging.
Would this be good for playing fps games?
I don’t know. I don’t play competitive FPS Games. In music the soundstage and separation are great. Depending on how the sound in the game is programmed, it should be pretty good.
The t10s are amazing for gaming.
@@ssj20over ended up getting the pro ones and the set it also pretty good for gaming
It really is a shame how unappealing this set looks aesthetically, because that value proposition is insane.
Would also like to add that if I didn't already own an S12 Pro (that I EQ the hell out of) I'd really be drooling over the S08, I am one of those weirdos who really cares about the looks of IEMs, and they seem to both sound great for the money, as well as having really neat looks
@@occasionalart You’re smart for EQing your S12 Pro. Planar drivers take to EQ like ducks to water, both in IEMs and traditional headphones. You can try out basically every planar tuning by just adjusting some values.
Agreed on the looks. If I was a consumer, I think I would save up for something like the F1 Pro or the S08 just because it looks more appealing than the T10, even if the T10 is better value.
Paint them and thank me later 😁
@@MariaAudioChick I appreciate the sentiment but it's the shape of the IEM that rubs me the wrong way. I also already own a planar IEM with similar tuning with a more premium build and with an aesthetic I prefer.
@@occasionalart totally understand 😊
Ps you can ALWAYS get these on sale
That’s been my experience as well. I’ve always been able to get these on sale no problem.
But I have had comments from international viewers saying that these are closer to $100 USD with shipping, and that other planar IEMs can be the same price or cheaper due to distribution.
Too bad aliexpress shipping fee to my country is too expensive, Artti t10 priced at $70 and shipping fee is $40 lol
@@ndjdj7989 Thanks for this comment. It re-enforces why I don’t use sale prices in my ranking list. They’re too volatile for some regions of the world and shipping can ruin any savings.
That shipping is nuts! I paid 30 + 7% tax in Florida, with free shilling. This was exactly a year ago with coupons on ore 11/11 sale.
Bought my T10 for $35 dollars.
That's a crazy good deal. Where did you get these at this price?
@@Helmond2017on sale $60 with with coins and coupons, got mine reduced to $30 a year ago.
Got mine for 30 a year ago on sales + coupons + coins.
I wish I could justify the s15's expense.
As an S15 owner, unless you can find one used/on sale for around $150ish… it’s really hard to justify when the S08 exists, at least in my opinion.
The S15 is better, yes. But they’re tuned so similarly and the S08 is 90% of the sound quality for like 1/3 the price. And it has a little extra bass energy for bonus fun.
I love my S15, but it was a gift. I basically wouldn’t have ever bought it for myself unless it was around $130-$170
I posted about one on Amazon for about $180. Someone in the comments bought it, thanked me and then shared similar sentiments👍 said 2024 beats it
@@MariaAudioChick I can see people preferring the S12 2024 over the S15. It’s a much more exciting sound signature.
I personally still prefer the S15 over the S12 2024. It’s midrange is just so gorgeous and smooth and detailed, and like the S08, it gives you the ability to turn it up without fear of fatigue.
And it’s just as detailed as the 2024 in my opinion.
Now. Keep in mind that my particular 2024 unit is a bit different from many other reviewers.
I’ll address this in my Letshuoer planar video coming later this week.
But I personally generally prefer the S08/S15 sound signature over the S12Pro/S12 2024 signature.
That said. I COMPLETELY get people who prefer it the other way around. :)
@@AudioAmigoReviews I'd probably enjoy those sets but until I get more funds, I'll be over here modding my budget sets hahah. Can't wait to hear your thoughts on your preferences 👍
I like the look. But, it’s uncomfortable for me.😂
Same for my wife. She likes the S12 and this, but always goes for the S12 because it actually stays in her ears.
i'm starting to thing i have really bad taste. no one likes the way t10s look and I love it. I just have no need for them but I will get them if they get discounted
I know a few folks IRL who genuinely like the look! So you’re not alone! :)
They def grew on me. And I don’t find them ugly, but like I told someone else, I think they’re the least attractive looking of all my planar IEMs
I love the look of the T10 and I would say I am fashion conscious 🤣🤣🤣
No shit these looks drop dead ugly 💀 same as the first time i saw them. They do NOT grow on you