Sony MDR-EX15 VS Tripowin Piccolo

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

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Sony MDR-EX15 and Tripowin Piccolo are 1DD in-ear monitors. Sony MDR-EX15 costs $10 while Tripowin Piccolo costs $10. Sony MDR-EX15 holds a slight 0.1-point edge in reviewer scores (3.3 vs 3.2). Tripowin Piccolo has significantly better bass with a 1-point edge, Sony MDR-EX15 has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Sony MDR-EX15 has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge and Sony MDR-EX15 has significantly better details with a 1-point edge.

Insights

Metric Sony MDR-EX15 Tripowin Piccolo
Bass 3 4
Mids 4 3
Treble 4 3
Details 4 3
Imaging 3 3
Dynamics 3 3.2
Tonality 3.7 4.9
Technicalities 3.3 4

Sony MDR-EX15 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision

Average Reviewer Score:

3.3

Very Poor


Tripowin Piccolo Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Z-Reviews
Nymz
Jays Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

3.2

Very Poor


Reviews Comparison

Sony MDR-EX15 (more reviews)

Sony MDR-EX15 reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 3.3 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
D Tech
Surprisingly well extended in the treble if not a little strident and forward in the lower-treble.

Precogvision original ranking

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Bass: D Mids: C- Treble: C- Dynamics: D Details: C- Imaging: D

Tripowin Piccolo (more reviews)

Tripowin Piccolo reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Permanently on sale for $10, a steal at that price given the build and tuning is nice as well. Had some fit issues at first, but ya, another all-rounder.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

Tripowin Piccolo reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 3.2 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
D Tech
Solid pick with minor tonality problems around the upper mid-range. 2pin sockets are loose and prone for drops.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

Bass: C- Mids: D Treble: D Details: D Imaging: D

Tripowin Piccolo reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 2.5 * score normalized

Sony MDR-EX15 User Review Score

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Sony MDR-EX15 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

3.4

Gaming Grade

D

Tripowin Piccolo Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.3

Gaming Grade

C-

Sony MDR-EX15 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

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

Average Technical Grade

D
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Bass D
Bass is light and underwhelming. While some faint rumble exists, it lacks punch and authority in any meaningful way.
Mids C-
Midrange is passable but unrefined. Lacks detail and smoothness, with occasional harshness in upper mids.
Treble C-
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Dynamics D
Noticeably compressed dynamics. Musical expression suffers with weak transients and poor contrast between quiet and loud sections.
Details C-
Average resolution - reveals basic elements but misses subtleties. Satisfactory for casual listening but lacks refinement.
Imaging D
Modest imaging with basic left/right positioning. Lacks precision for center placement and suffers from positional blurring.
Gaming D
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

Tripowin Piccolo 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-
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Bass C-
Subdued bass response that stays mostly in the background. Lacks energy and impact but maintains basic definition.
Mids D
Midrange is significantly uneven with coloration. Some frequencies are boosted while others are missing, creating an unnatural tone.
Treble D
Uneven treble response with noticeable peaks and dips. Can sound both dull and occasionally harsh simultaneously.
Details D
Modest detail presentation with significant loss of texture. Nuances are masked and complex passages become congested.
Imaging D
Modest imaging with basic left/right positioning. Lacks precision for center placement and suffers from positional blurring.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

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