Tin Hifi P1 VS Tin Hifi P1 Max

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Tin Hifi P1 and Tin Hifi P1 Max are in-ear monitors. Tin Hifi P1 costs $170 while Tin Hifi P1 Max costs $180. Tin Hifi P1 Max is $10 more expensive. Tin Hifi P1 Max holds a clear 0.7-point edge in reviewer scores (5.6 vs 6.3). Tin Hifi P1 Max has better bass with a 0.8-point edge, Tin Hifi P1 Max has significantly better mids with a 1.8-point edge, Tin Hifi P1 Max has significantly better treble with a 2.5-point edge, Tin Hifi P1 Max has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge and Tin Hifi P1 Max has slightly better details with a 0.3-point edge.

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Metric Tin Hifi P1 Tin Hifi P1 Max
Bass 4.5 5.3
Mids 4 5.8
Treble 3 5.5
Details 6 6.3
Soundstage 5.5 6.5
Imaging 5.5 5.5
Dynamics 5.6 5
Tonality 4.4 6.3
Technicalities 4.9 6

Tin Hifi P1 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T Crin
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.6

Mixed

Tin Hifi P1 Max Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Shuwa-T Jays Audio
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

6.3

Mixed to Positive

Reviews Comparison

Tin Hifi P1 reviewed by Super* Review

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Tin Hifi P1 Max reviewed by Super* Review

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Tin Hifi P1 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

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

Tin Hifi P1 Max reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 6.2 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech
Comment: A blank slate that can be EQ-ed to oblivion, even more so than timeless and s12. The only neutral planar so far from planar wars, with much improved tonality and technicalities over its predecessors Clarity from instrument separation lacks as a result of flatter fr

Shuwa-T original ranking

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Bass: B- Mids: B+ Treble: B Soundstage: B+ Details: B+ Imaging: B

Tin Hifi P1 (more reviews)

Tin Hifi P1 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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Tin Hifi P1 Max (more reviews)

Tin Hifi P1 Max reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
B+ Tech
Mid-centric, relaxing, warm, airy, comforting. Very unique listening experience. Could use better separation/resolution and bass slam.

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Tin Hifi P1 Max reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 5.1 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Probably the weak link out of the planar resurgence.

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

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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

Tin Hifi P1 Max Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.1

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.

Tin Hifi P1 Max 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 C+
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids B-
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble B-
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage B+
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
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.

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