Tin Hifi P1 VS ThieAudio Hype 2

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Tin Hifi P1 and ThieAudio Hype 2 are in-ear monitors. Tin Hifi P1 costs $170 while ThieAudio Hype 2 costs $299. ThieAudio Hype 2 is $129 more expensive. ThieAudio Hype 2 holds a clear 0.6-point edge in reviewer scores (5.6 vs 6.2). ThieAudio Hype 2 has significantly better bass with a 1.5-point edge, ThieAudio Hype 2 has significantly better mids with a 2.5-point edge, ThieAudio Hype 2 has significantly better treble with a 3.3-point edge and ThieAudio Hype 2 has significantly better soundstage with a 1.5-point edge.

Insights

Metric Tin Hifi P1 ThieAudio Hype 2
Bass 4.5 6
Mids 4 6.5
Treble 3 6.3
Details 6 6
Soundstage 5.5 7
Imaging 5.5 5.5
Dynamics 5.6 5.5
Tonality 4.4 6.3
Technicalities 4.9 6.4

Tin Hifi P1 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T Crin
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.6

Mixed


ThieAudio Hype 2 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Z-Reviews
Nymz
Jaytiss Precogvision Tim Tuned Gizaudio Axel
Jays Audio
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

6.2

Mixed to Positive


Tin Hifi P1 User Review Score

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Tin Hifi P1 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.7

Gaming Grade

C

ThieAudio Hype 2 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.4

Gaming Grade

B

Tin Hifi P1 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 C-
Midrange is passable but unrefined. Lacks detail and smoothness, with occasional harshness in upper mids.
Treble D
Uneven treble response with noticeable peaks and dips. Can sound both dull and occasionally harsh simultaneously.
Soundstage B-
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.
Details B
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging B-
Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

ThieAudio Hype 2 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

B
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass B
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
Mids B+
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble B
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics B-
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Details B
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging B-
Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues. Value-to-cost may not be optimal for gaming-focused users.

Tin Hifi P1 Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 8* * score normalized

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 4.8 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
B- Tech
Comment: Screams for EQ, screams for desktop amps/dedicated daps. Unacceptable tuning, extremely power hungry

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

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

Reviewed by: Crin

Crin 4 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C- Tech
One of the rare few IEM-style planars with proper tonal balance without EQ, but lacking detail retrieval.

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ThieAudio Hype 2 Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 8* * score normalized
Imagin is fantastic and stands out. Hype 2 is a pretty good place to start in the hobby

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Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 7 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A Tech
Mini-Monarch MK3 with less bass and details. 80% there. Harmanish tuning, and best all-rounder before Studio 4.

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6.8 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C+ Tech
Just not right for me, but solid.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-

Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 6.1 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech
Poor bass performance and sounds like surface-level detailing due to mid-treble recession despite great frequency response.

Precogvision original ranking

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Bass: B Mids: A- Treble: B Dynamics: B Details: B Imaging: B

Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A+ Tech
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Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A+

Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B+ Tech

Reviewed by: Nymz

Nymz 5.7 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
B- Tech
Good sub-bass but lackluster impact in the mid-bass. Mid-range is fine, but could use more separation/layering. Good techs for the price.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

Bass: C+ Mids: B Treble: B Details: B Imaging: C+

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 4 * score normalized

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