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Packing an impressive seven drivers per earphone, the Mangird Tea IEM has all frequencies covered with dedicated hardware. Two Knowles RAD-33518 drivers handle high frequencies, four Sonion 2600 drivers manage mids, and one German Bio-titanium dynamic driver bulks up the bass Read More

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zenbert
175
Mar 20, 2021
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Vastly entertaining
The Mangird Tea piqued my interest last December (2020) when it appeared on Drop as a 7-driver (6 BA + 1 DD) IEM at a price point that was worth a plunge. While I haven't been a fan of IEMs in recent years, I had a couple of 1More in-ear headphones. They were portable but weren't particularly comfortable for any long listening sessions. Before making the purchase, I read reviews from several sites including those here on Drop. While most of the reviews were generally positive, there were a couple that didn't recommend it. What compelled me to make the purchase was the suggestion that the Mangird Tea might be fairly neutral and decently manufactured. I have been listening to the Mangird Tea for the past month now, and it's paired with my Aurender Flow most of the time. I find it to be extremely enjoyable, more so than expected. It is also extremely comfortable to wear. I don't notice them at all even after hour-long listening sessions. Configuration: • Silicon Tip • Stock 8-Core cable silver plated • Tidal -> Aurender (SoX upsampling) 24bit/384K Referenced Tracks: • De Una Vez - Selena Gomez • Priceless (ft Birdman) - Flo Rida • Could You Believe - ATB Subjective audio quality critique (as setup): • Excellent imaging • Excellent separation with distinct layering/placement • Excellent bass extension • Excellent neutrality (with a slight warmth + low/bass bias -- with the silicon tip) The Mangird Tea is vastly entertaining with the dynamics that remind me of the Focal headphones. In Selena Gomez's "De Una Vez," the sweet vocal meets the low-end punch 0:36 into the track. The DD packs a quality low-end punch. "Priceless" is pure hip-hop joy--emotional and energetic. ATB's "Could You Believe" shows the Mangird can be as enjoyable for those that love DJ or electronic-dance music. When paired with foam tips, the Mangird Tea becomes much more neutral and the highs are more pronounced--nearly sibilant with certain tracks. There is also a higher degree of airiness. However, my preference is to go with the sealed/silicon tip. Packaging: The Mangird Tea comes with 7 pairs of tips--both foam and silicon--in black along with a compact case and two connector adapters (1/4 in + dual-tip airline audio). The cable seems fairly well made and should last without abuse. The housing of the IEM is well polished without any defects. The Chinese English used in the packaging a bit silly, but it obviously doesn't affect the product. I'm blown away by the fun and entertainment value of the Mangird Tea. The implementation of this 7-driver IEM sounds high-quality with clear separation and imaging of the objects in the space. The dynamic driver sounds high-quality with good extension. I definitely would be carrying these when vacation rolls around. -- 4/11/2021 - Notable change to preferred setup using the Linsoul's 16-Core Nymph cable -- The Linsoul Nymph cable altered the imaging quality of the Mangird. There are more density and meat in the music but also need more juice. Now paired with the Chord Hugo2 to expunge the additional micro details, e.g., at the same audible level of subjective hearing, the Nymph packs more space and detail.
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Recommends this product? Yes
jbhatnagar00
22
Sep 1, 2021
zenbertHow can a cable affect sound quality? Every IEM review I’ve seen mentions cables are basically only feel/aesthetics.
zenbert
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Sep 27, 2021
jbhatnagar00The electrical conductivity of materials is beyond me. However, I think the material affects the rate of energy flow as well as any reduction (attenuation) as a result of the material. If this is true, the quality of the headphone cable should affect how the signal is carried/propagated from the DAC to the headphone. Deductions aside, my hearing suggests the Linsoul Nymph cable sounded more muted than the stock cable, requiring a higher volume to generate a similar loudness. However, when cranked up to the same audible volume, there are more details and more spacious. Some people say cables make no difference, and that may be true for what they hear. Music listening is very subjective particularly when comes to preference; that's why we try different combinations of amps, DACs, cables, headphones to get what we like. If a person can't discern the difference between an expensive and an economical setup, particularly with similar reliable construction, then there's maybe no reason to spend more..
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XileTommy
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Feb 20, 2021
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Beautiful set
I honestly don't think I can offer much in terms of sonic characteristics over what others have said here already but I will give a couple comparisons to Moondrop Blessing 2's (OG) since probably many are curious about that. First off, the packaging and unboxing is way nicer than what I expected. I read somewhere, at some point, that they come in a 'Linsoul' branded black tin and I'm glad to say that it's not the case with the drop. They come in a nice, decently large, black box with separated compartments with lots of tips, a leather/faux-leather carrying case very similar to Tin's, a decent cable (0.78mm 2-pin with 3.5mm termination), and the usual paperwork. The IEMs themselves are very pretty to look at with the flakes in the black resin and kinda does remind me of tea leaves floating in really dark black tea. As far as how they sound, I can't pretend that I know how to pick out the nuances of the IEMs themselves and you're probably better off looking at actual audiophile reviews. That being said, I did A/B them with Blessing 2's and have some thoughts. I'm running both of them single-ended out of a Topping A90 with Xelastec tips on the Teas and Spinfits on the B2s. The bass on the Teas come out a little more impactful than the B2s, giving them that extra bit of "rumbly" feeling when it hits. It's a little more fun and engaging, especially if you're listening to lots of EDM/Dubstep where it's a mix of highs and lows. The separation in the Teas is also more noticeable, almost like whatever you have on either sides of center are being isolated; this is what I assume is lending to the "holographic" sound people are mentioning. Last thing I was able to notice was that I honestly prefer male vocals out of the B2s - they just sound a little more musical to me compared to the Teas. I kept switching between them, listening to the same song, and the Teas just have this sense of flatness. I think it may to do with the isolation in the Teas, whereas the B2s have a better sense of cohesiveness in the sound. Everything else I've failed to mention, it's because I can't find anything noticeable, to me, to comment on between the two. All in all, I'm very happy with the purchase and definitely do enjoy them. You can probably discount what I've said and go watch/read actual reviews or better yet, listen to them yourselves if you're able. After all, I only consider myself as someone in the hobby rather than a real hobbyist.
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Coldchillin81
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Sep 18, 2021
XileTommyI bought these and OG B2s at the same time. Unboxed and a/b’d them. The B2s look better to me that clear resin is just awesome to me so I wanted to like them better however the B2s didn’t really compete to me. The teas are so much more spacious with all the same detail and excellent tone. While the B2s are crystal clear and that part is kinda amazing - they are so narrow in stage it’s like the whole song is coming from the tip on my nose and while I know having a strong center image is usually a positive characteristic it was almost nauseating and Claustrophobic I just couldn’t keep them. Also Gordon lightfoot sounded like an soprano the tone for him was so off I couldn’t even listen to it. So I either got a bummed set or none of the reviewers are listening to kinda deep male voices. The teas played it great. for what it’s worth the etymotic es2xr have that same crispy clear presentation of the dusk but the stage was immensely more natural and the double flange tips give me great isolation without the violation. I still prefer the teas tho
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amazing imaging but definitely a example of diminishing returns
at almost 3 times the cost of Moondrop Starfields you get slight improvements across the board that said these are pretty enjoyable will likely be my primary music source for a while update: for gaming I would say these are around a Sundara for imaging but more enjoyable for a lot of music not sure if other people have had the issue but the stock cable's fit is so tight I was worried I might damage it swapping cables (tested balanced but don't really have a good setup for it atm) the drop price of $260 is double the price of the next most expensive IEM's I have personally for msrp I don't endorse this for the drop price it depends having them I still find myself using my Starfields and R&P Springs I would say it's around 10% better than Starfields for most things with imaging maybe being a bit better than that so if you can enjoy music on a cheaper setup then keep enjoying it that way
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jbhatnagar00
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Sep 1, 2021
Are the legacy 5s much better than the starfields? I have the starfields, but I don’t know whether to go with the L5 or B2 Dusk. Many reviews say the L5 doesn’t punch above its price category.
jbhatnagar00I personally don't have the L5's/B2D's but based on what I've seen from reviews B2 should have more detail/clarity but the L5 should be a more well rounded/balanced sound I don't think either choice is wrong but your ears might prefer one over the other
joeftan
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Aug 8, 2020
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Well balanced with holographic imaging!
Initial impressions are outstanding! Only downside thus far is that I get frequent driver flex when using any silicone ear tips. Edited and completed on 8/22/20: This is an imaging specialist IMO. It is holographic, and I like to listen with my eyes closed. I can easily picture the location of each musician in a 3D space. The excellent instrument separation also helps this, even with really complex music passages. The tuning is neutral-ish, but doesn’t really fit an established FR curve. I find that all genres of music sound good on it. The bass has a sub bass bias, and there is good rumble, but the quantity of bass is not a lot. I think it’s the right amount to be true to the music, but not embellish the bass frequencies. The midrange is just so lush and musical, w/o an upper midrange bias which is so prevalent. Both male and female vocals sound equally amazing. There is no shoutiness, no sibilance, and no harsh frequencies that I have noticed. The treble is well extended, with a good amount of air. The timbral accuracy is very good and natural sounding, especially for a hybrid IEM. It’s not quite as good as some of the best single DD IEMs though. Detail retrieval is decent, but not amazing. There is some loss of detail retrieval in part due to it’s tuning. What you gain is a non-fatiguing sound. The resolution, however, is top notch. These are somewhat ear tip dependent, and I find that it sounds best for me with deep insertion. I use foam tips to avoid driver flex. With foam tips and deep insertion, I find the isolation to be outstanding, easily on par with most CIEMs, but just shy of Etymotic levels of isolation. I can easily recommend this IEM w/o reservations.
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Recommends this product? Yes
v0oz2uwgss2s
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Apr 20, 2022
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They are a fun and accurate listen, and a great value.
Background: retired military (combat arms), mild, bilateral but asymmetrical hearing loss, mostly affecting 500 Hz in one ear and 4k Hz in the other. That said, I grew up in the 1990's Seattle suburbs, and music has been the foundation of my entire life. I am reviewing/comparing/contrasting the 7HZ Timeless and the Mangird Tea. I am also currently testing the Moondrop KXXX, but they require a 100 hr break-in period, and I am not there yet.  Equipment used for each were: Topping 70S/THX AAA 789 (with and without a cheap tube preamp) iFi Audio Zen DAC/iFi Audio Zen Amp Audioquest Dragonfly Cobalt and Red Qobuz with minimum CD-quality audio 7HZ Timeless: Lightweight, wearing the Timeless is comfortable even for long periods, and the shape of the shell fits perfectly in my ears. It has the right amount of insertion. Isolation is ok, not as good as the Mangird Tea, but it gets the job done, and comfortable levels of music drown out background noise completely (although I did have not tested them in loud environments, such as a plane). The cable is high-quality, the termination on the IEM side is MMCX, and I bought the SE 3.5mm TRS version for compatibility with my Dragonflys without adapters. The cable is light and thin, and moving with them did not cause any problems. The IEM side of the cable also has a laminated memory wire with good memory retention which sits comfortably at the back of the ears, and I prefer this cable over the braided and thicker Mangird Teas. The cable is easy to put in and out of the case and tangling was never a problem. The lows are thick and full-bodied, with the sub-bass rumble clearly felt and mid-bass textured and punchy, but not overwhelming. The attack is fast and clean while being very solid and distinct. The Timeless is V-shaped, though the midrange is not as recessed as other V-shaped tunings I have heard, allowing the instruments and vocals to shine in detail. Both male and female vocals are articulate, clear, and transparent. Vocal layering is clear and distinct. Instruments also sound very natural and accurate, textures are distinguishable with an airy and crisp treble. Neither harsh nor fatiguing, I can and do easily listen to these for hours, sometimes into a power nap. Staging is wide and deep for the price, impressively for an IEM. Imaging is above average. If I had to own only one pair of these three, the Timeless would probably be my choice considering the value for the dollar (priced in the middle of the three). Mangird Tea: The Tea is beautiful-looking, and lightweight like plastic but has much more rigidity in the body of the housing. The resin has also been seeded with gold foil that seems to float. They just look fantastic. The cable on the other hand doesn’t match the aesthetic, though it is a quality cable. The braided cable is thicker than the one on the Timeless and sometimes does not want to sit well behind my ears. The cable is probably worthy of an upgrade. Overall build quality is superb and the finish and design of the Tea are impressive. Mangird has chosen to use two-pin connectors. The ergonomics are on point and the outer housing conforms well with the shape of my ear. These have a deeper insertion than the Timeless, but nothing like a pair of Etymotics. They just sit a bit deeper in the ear and thus is fantastic at isolation - the best of the three - and offer a significant reduction in ambient noise, so these would be perfect for use in noisy environments. The sound is also the best of the three - these earphones sound amazing. Fun and energetic with lots of detail and plenty of bass, though not as V-shaped as the Timeless. While I prefer the Timeless for heavier music, I prefer the Teas for lighter music and movie watching. With the Tea, I expected it to be good but I did not expect what I actually heard. The tuning is natural, smooth, and balanced, with some warmth and thickness to the presentation. These are most expressive when listening to stringed instruments and vocals. Clear, detailed, and tuned to create plenty of space and separation. The highs are well extended and crisp, the mids are forward, and the lows are naturally produced. This balance makes this earphone versatile, hence my choice for movies over the Timeless. In summary, they look great, the build quality is excellent and the sound is balanced, detailed, and clear. While I would choose the Timeless if I only could own one, these are not going back, and I enjoy switching between the two.
Recommends this product? Yes
PegLeg
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Oct 15, 2021
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Way beyond of my expectations
Ok in the interests of full disclosure, I am nearly 60 years old, I ride a Harley, shoot firearms and have lived a very full life... so my hearing is not perfect, too many loud parties and noise related hobbies. .. its also worth mentioning that the most expensive iem I ever owned was the Shure 215 ($250-$300.00 at the time of purchase here in New Zealand)... After stepping on and crushing one of my Shure iem's, I dove into the world of Chinese Audio... KZ, Tin Hifi Blon and have been satisfied... Then my whole world changed when I splashed out on the Thieaudio Legacy 3... man these rocked my world... I couldn't believe how much sound and resolution I had been missing ... even with my tired old ears. (Thanks to a review by Bad Guy Good Audio on YouTube) There is a saying in life you dont know what you dont know, or if you like ignorance is bliss. But my expectations had been awakened... I was thinking of purchasing highend Thieaudio iem, being so impressed with the L3... then Thanks to another video from BGGA on YouTube and other reviews I pulled the trigger on the Mangrid Tea... Good lord I couldn't believe the bass, the treble... but amazingly the vocals were right there as well... unbelievable detail... nothings missing nothing is compromised... The fit is deep into my ears making a good seal a breeze. The metal nozzles grab your tips securely, anchoring the in place, and did I mention the bass.. These IEM's went way beyond my expectations... way beyond what I thought was possible from an IEM... I am really, really impressed. The bulk of my listening is on a Fiio X7II with an upgraded balanced cable from Linsoul, my mobile listening is on Fiio BTR5 via my phone. I use large Misodiko Silicone over foam ear buds. Recommend listening would be the "Immediate Family " self titled 1st album https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm4stBuJuaajq8dbOFSGgqFqLTA73ri8l, Steve Eaton "Lucky Me" album https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kHE1vp7TVLf0m11pPJCrgWjp556AkVSy0 Amy Wadge "Faith Sound Track" https://youtube.com/channel/UC80mE-ePyvPis5tfnmEmmXA Would I recommend this iem... absolutely... it all comes down to price and finding the IEM that works for you... This is the most I have ever spent on an IEM and for me the Mangrid Tea could well be an end game IEM.
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Recommends this product? Yes
PegLeg
44
Feb 8, 2022
Hey mate, hows it going, hope you and your family are safe and keeping well in this new world we have created for ourselves. For everyday type listening if I'm distracted by events like mowing the lawn, at work or otherwise multitasking I am currently using the Tripowin x HBB Mele or the 7Hz Timless. They are both built pretty strong, dont cost a fortune and dont have complete isolation... so I can stay aware of what is around me. If I'm sitting listening and critically engaged in the music at the time it's the Legacy 3 or even better the Mangrid Tea... they are awesome, have great isolation and hard for me to justify upgrading till one of the dies. Hope this was helpful. Cheers Pegleg
inmytaxi
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Feb 24, 2022
PegLegEver wonder why Harley's got the reputation for easy to work on?
parrotman13
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Feb 2, 2021
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my go to portable
There are many cliches thrown around in the audiophile world. My favorite was always "holographic" sound. Having owned a couple headphones described this way by reviewers, what a crock... My first go with this headphone sample through my phone was a similar experience but then I plugged into my full desktop set up with Amazon HD pumping well recorded tracks from the best years of rock and I finally get it, I could actually picture the bands playing live from 10 rows deep except with that in head sensation that IEMs bring to the table for better or worse. Even through a phone, these sound great almost like listening to a set of nice standing speakers, but through the desktop set up was mindblowing. Still my go to for fine listening despite full size cans a 2 and 3 times the cost. If I was building myself a budget set up under 500, it'd be this and a portable dac/amp and done. Love it.
Recommends this product? Yes
Luvly
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Oct 8, 2020
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Love it
These are a steal for the price, rivalling some headphones I have heard. They really highlight the diminishing returns of higher end gear. To my ears, the overall sound signature is rather neutral and non-offensive. They are very easy to listen to for extended periods of time. The low-end is definitely the stand-out feature of these IEMs. Sub bass is big and bold and do not bleed into other frequencies. That being said, I do not think the bass is elevated enough to be suited for bass heads. Mid-range is lush and captivating. Vocals cut through excellently. Treble has a bit of laid-back presentation and is never sibilant. Swapping the silicon tips out for the included foam tips give a slight boost to the treble at the loss of bass presence. I prefer the silicon tips. The resolution of these IEMs are outstanding. Instrument separation, depth, and imaging is amazing and I find the soundstage to be rather wide. The way the treble is presented does miss out on some detail but they sound damn good regardless. As other's have noted, these IEMs are definitely on the larger side. I'd say I have pretty average sized ears and they fit pretty nicely but I do notice some discomfort from time to time. If you have smaller ears, you may want to take this into consideration. Needless to say, I highly these IEMs! They are among the best things I have ever heard. Also if anyone is wondering, these IEMs do come with 2 pin connectors.
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Recommends this product? Yes
TubeHead35
12
Dec 1, 2020
Im looking for a new pair of IEMs not over 300-320 max. I listen to clasic rock 70s. I use an Audioquest Dragonfly, Oppo HA 2se for portable and a music hall ph 25.2 hybrid amp. Considering these, moondrop, thie audio legacy 5
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CamWuu
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Jan 17, 2021
TubeHead35Those are the exact 3 that I narrowed it down to, but in the end I pulled the trigger on the moondrop blessing2 as I've heard they are just flat better in almost all categories, but I would have gotten the Legacy 5's over the Mangird but I'm still a beginner so what do i know. I have the Philips x2hr Fidelio, HiFiMan Sundara, Moondrop Blessing2 (just ordered today), Galaxy Buds for my wireless earbud option and a Schiit Fulla 3 amp/dac. Any tips on how to get the most out of what I have?
k186
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Sep 1, 2020
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Excellent laid-back listening
Excellent quality IEMs. Build quality is on-point. Sublime sub-bass rumble, laid-back treble presentation. Mids are superb. Less weight and body than say the Massdrop Plus, which gave me a sense of fuller vocals. Not a knock on the mids, just comparing with another well-known set. I do wish there was a little more presence up-top, but that is just my preference. Others will appreciate the rolled-off treble. The sound signature is non-fatiguing, non-offensive, super easy to listen to for hours on-end. Very happy with this set.
Recommends this product? Yes
Rocfort
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Apr 11, 2021
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There was a problem in detaching the cable but at the end i change the original cheap cable with a pure copper cable with a good result. In addition i put my Sedna xelastic M/L tip for a very good fitting. The result it's fantastic for less than 300 USD IEM. A+ tonality, A technicality. For me A**.
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