Tin Hifi T3 VS KZ ZA12

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Tin Hifi T3 and KZ ZA12 use 1DD+1BA and 2DD+4BA driver setups respectively. Tin Hifi T3 costs $70 while KZ ZA12 costs $65. Tin Hifi T3 is $5 more expensive. Tin Hifi T3 holds a clear 0.7-point edge in reviewer scores (5.5 vs 4.8).

Insights

Metric Tin Hifi T3 KZ ZA12
Mids 5.5 5
Treble 5.5 5
Soundstage 5.5 5
Dynamics 5.5 2
Tonality 5.5 4.8
Technicalities 5 5

Tin Hifi T3 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Crin
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.5

Mixed


KZ ZA12 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

4.8

Generally Unfavorable


Reviews Comparison

Tin Hifi T3 (more reviews)

Tin Hifi T3 reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score normalized

Tin Hifi T3 reviewed by Crin

Crin 5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C+ Tech
Somewhat generic hybrid signature, tuned well with good transient ability.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel

KZ ZA12 (more reviews)

KZ ZA12 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 4.8 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C+ Tech
Jumps to a B Tier with a 80 ohm adapter. Pretty wild.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: C+

Tin Hifi T3 User Review Score

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Tin Hifi T3 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.2

Gaming Grade

C+

KZ ZA12 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.9

Gaming Grade

C

Tin Hifi T3 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

KZ ZA12 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Mids C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C+
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics E+
Limited dynamic range with poor micro-detail. Subtle volume changes are lost, and transients lack proper attack.
Soundstage C+
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

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