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. Tripowin Piccolo holds a clear 0.9-point edge in reviewer scores (3.3 vs 4.2). 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.

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Metric Sony MDR-EX15 Tripowin Piccolo
Bass 3 4
Mids 4 3
Treble 4 3
Details 4 3
Imaging 3 3
Dynamics 3 4.2
Tonality 3.7 5.2
Technicalities 3.3 4.7
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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
Kois Archive Jays Audio
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

4.2

Unfavorable

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

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: D Mids: C- Treble: C- Dynamics: D Details: C- Imaging: D

Tripowin Piccolo (more reviews)

Tripowin Piccolo reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 4.8 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
B Tech
Rating: D+ | Comfort: 8 can get for $10! kind of boring

Kois Archive original ranking

Kois Archive Youtube Channel

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 rescaled + normalized
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Z-Reviews original ranking

Z-Reviews Youtube Channel
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Tripowin Piccolo reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.3 * score rescaled + normalized
12 community members have rated the Tripowin Piccolo at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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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

4.8

Gaming Grade

C

Sony MDR-EX15 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D+
  • Uneven emphasis across the spectrum keeps the presentation unsettled and awkward. Acoustic instruments lose their natural body.

Average Technical Grade

D
  • Details smear quickly, leaving the presentation cramped and low on definition. You'll notice smearing on even moderately layered songs.
Bass D
It hints at bass presence but never quite delivers satisfying punch. Percussion lacks a satisfying weight.
Mids C-
It delivers a workable midrange that could benefit from smoother transitions. Timbre isn't quite convincing yet.
Treble C-
Expect serviceable treble that keeps detail audible without much polish. It keeps the highs audible without elegance.
Dynamics D
Dynamics sound noticeably compressed, muting contrast between quiet and loud. Transients feel blunted and slow.
Details C-
The presentation is fine for casual listening but leaves refinement on the table. There's some grain on quieter elements.
Imaging D
Stereo cues appear but wobble, leaving the panorama feeling imprecise. Center image lacks solidity.
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+
  • 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
  • Resolution is limited, masking finer nuances and narrowing the soundstage. Busy mixes still overwhelm it with ease.
Bass C-
Expect a conservative bass profile that maintains order but little excitement. Basslines track along but rarely stand out.
Mids D
Mid frequencies swing wildly, colouring vocals and instruments unpredictably. Instruments trade places unpredictably.
Treble D
Highs feel erratic, with dips and spikes that make the signature unpredictable. It alternates between splashy and dull.
Details D
Information density overwhelms it quickly, so finer layers fade beneath the surface. Intricate passages blur when pushed.
Imaging D
Panning effects blur at the edges, making movement sound smeared. Fast panning effects smear noticeably.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

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