HiFiMAN Bolt VS Tripowin Piccolo

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HiFiMAN Bolt and Tripowin Piccolo are 1DD in-ear monitors. HiFiMAN Bolt costs $10 while Tripowin Piccolo costs $10. Tripowin Piccolo holds a decisive 2.2-point edge in reviewer scores (2 vs 4.2). Tripowin Piccolo has significantly better bass with a 1-point edge, Tripowin Piccolo has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge, Tripowin Piccolo has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge and Tripowin Piccolo has significantly better details with a 1-point edge.

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Metric HiFiMAN Bolt Tripowin Piccolo
Bass 3 4
Mids 1 3
Treble 1 3
Details 2 3
Imaging 3 3
Dynamics 2 4.2
Tonality 1.7 5.2
Technicalities 2.3 4.7
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HiFiMAN Bolt Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Super* Review Precogvision

Average Reviewer Score:

2

Very Negative

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

HiFiMAN Bolt (more reviews)

HiFiMAN Bolt reviewed by Super* Review

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HiFiMAN Bolt reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 2 Reviewer Score
E Tuning
E+ Tech
Literally gas station pickup tier.

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Bass: D Mids: E- Treble: E- Dynamics: E+ Details: E+ 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

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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.

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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

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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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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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HiFiMAN Bolt User Review Score

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HiFiMAN Bolt Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

2.1

Gaming Grade

E+

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

HiFiMAN Bolt Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

E
  • It feels tonally jarring, swinging between piercing treble and bloated bass with no cohesion. It feels chaotic regardless of genre.

Average Technical Grade

E+
  • Everything sounds flat and suffocated, with even elementary passages losing definition and energy. Expect little in the way of micro-details.
Bass D
Expect a restrained low end that prioritizes cleanliness over excitement. Impact comes across soft and restrained.
Mids E-
Everything in the mid band sounds muted, as if it’s playing from another room. Songs feel like they're missing their core.
Treble E-
The top end feels muffled, with air and shimmer barely audible. Ambient reverb tails are chopped short.
Dynamics E+
Dynamic range feels limited, smearing micro-contrast and transient attack. Soft details are smoothed into the background.
Details E+
Noticeably blurred presentation that smears background elements and hides micro-details. Ambient cues are fuzzy and distant.
Imaging D
Stereo cues appear but wobble, leaving the panorama feeling imprecise. Center image lacks solidity.
Gaming E+
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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