ooopusX Op.24 VS Tin Hifi C3 MK2

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Op.24 goes in with a quirky two-tuning “turntable,” but both positions behave almost the same where it matters. A big 3–4 kHz elevation shoves door kicks, gunfire, and certain effects to the front, creating a shouty and fatiguing presentation that masks crucial cues. Imaging itself isn’t terrible—depth perception can even edge out Simgot’s EG280—but the weak points are separation and layering: simultaneous cues merge into a “mashed potato” blur, so tracking multiple targets behind cover becomes unreliable. The stock recessed 2-pin cable also disappoints, though it was tested here with a consistent aftermarket cable.

In Apex Legends, the overcooked presence region turns gunfire and abilities into a flashbang effect that drowns out slides, taps, and flanks, resulting in a C+. In Valorant, deathmatch feels okay at first thanks to decent imaging, but team scenarios expose the same weaknesses: abilities (e.g., orbs, flashes, concussives) spike uncomfortably and layering collapses when two sets of footsteps stack behind a wall—settling at a B-. With scores this middling, CS2 and CoD weren’t pursued; overall, Op.24’s switchable tuning doesn’t fix the core balance issues that hold it back for competitive gaming.

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C3 MKII stays close to the original: a resin shell with a fancier faceplate, a thin black cable, and a zipped case. The presentation feels familiar and competent for the price, with no radical changes in ergonomics or accessories. At $49 the package reads as solid rather than exciting.

The tuning follows a classic Harman-style recipe: sub-bass around a modest shelf, a mild mid-bass lift for body, and an upper-mid plateau between roughly 2-4 kHz that delivers energetic vocals. This is effective and broadly appealing, but the firm plateau can edge into shout on certain material compared with more recent smoother takes. Treble transitions are conventional and unremarkable, tracking the expected roll-off of that target.

Against today field, value is the sticking point: several cheaper models offer near-identical tonality, and some peers at a similar price aim for smoother, more modern upper-mid-to-treble balance. If the goal is to sample that recognizable signature with nicer build and a handy case, C3 MKII remains a safe choice. For price-to-performance, however, it no longer clearly separates itself.