Fiio FD 15 VS TINHIFI T5S

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Fiio FD 15 and TINHIFI T5S are in-ear monitors. Fiio FD 15 costs $150 while TINHIFI T5S costs $129. Fiio FD 15 is $21 more expensive. Fiio FD 15 holds a decisive 1.1-point edge in reviewer scores (7.3 vs 6.2). Fiio FD 15 has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge, Fiio FD 15 has significantly better treble with a 3-point edge and Fiio FD 15 has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

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Metric Fiio FD 15 TINHIFI T5S
Mids 7 5
Treble 6 3
Soundstage 7 6
Dynamics 5 5
Tonality 6.3 5.4
Technicalities 6 4.3
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Fiio FD 15 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

7.3

Generally Favorable

TINHIFI T5S Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Jays Audio
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

6.2

Mixed to Positive

Reviews Comparison

Fiio FD 15 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 7.3 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech
Balanced and even. Solid set that is mid focused.

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Mids: A- Treble: B Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-

TINHIFI T5S reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 5.3 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
D Tech
Great tonal balance, only lacks in imaging and highs.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B

TINHIFI T5S (more reviews)

TINHIFI T5S reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B- Tech
A good bassy set. Great low-end texture and slam. Forward bass presentation (bass in your face). Heavier than Legato but not as well-controlled and open.

Jays Audio original ranking

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TINHIFI T5S reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 8.2 * score rescaled + normalized
12 community members have rated the TinHiFi T5S at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

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Fiio FD 15 User Review Score

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Fiio FD 15 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

6.1

Gaming Grade

B

TINHIFI T5S Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

4.6

Gaming Grade

C

Fiio FD 15 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • A mostly enjoyable signature keeps things listenable despite a handful of quirks. It handles most playlists without major complaints.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
Mids A-
Midrange performance is excellent, with natural timbre and great detail. Vocals feel lifelike and full-bodied.
Treble B
Treble is articulate and clean, adding excitement without harshness. It adds sparkle without harshness.
Dynamics C+
Dynamic performance is decent, delivering respectable macro swings with limited nuance. There's a fair amount of macrodynamic swing.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation that is wide, deep, and tall with precise instrument placement. Width, depth, and height all feel expanded.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

TINHIFI T5S Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • The tuning leans easygoing, yet occasional unevenness nudges it away from greatness. A bit of EQ polish can smooth things nicely.

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • Textural information blurs together, making the stage feel pinched and gray. Instrument edges blur together frequently.
Mids C+
Midrange performance is decent, offering balanced presence without major flaws. It works well for casual background listening.
Treble D
Highs feel erratic, with dips and spikes that make the signature unpredictable. It alternates between splashy and dull.
Dynamics C+
Expect solid impact overall, even if finer gradations feel a touch smoothed. Micro-details could still be sharper.
Soundstage B
You can map the ensemble with confidence thanks to solid spacing and coherent depth layering. Ambient effects feel believable.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

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