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Jun 3, 2019

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For the frugal audiophile

Didn't know what to expect when ordering the T3, was hoping for deep bass response, well-defined highs without sibilance and full midrange. Strangely, at $60.00 US that's exactly what the T3 delivers and more. Right out of the box these little powerhouses provided serious thump without being muddy in the least. I've only got 8 or 9 hours with these so I expect them to only get better after some use. I love the 10mm driver/Knowles BA combo. What surprises me most is how crystal clear the highs are. I was hearing strong cymbal work that I hadn't heard in years, which I had attributed to my age. Nope, my ears are better than I thought! Buy the T3 and your life will improve :) Mine has. Can't take them off now. Still can't believe the price. BTW it has a great silver plated copper cable and they look pretty cool, too. No included case but that's easily taken care of. I don't think you can find a better sound, or value at the price, sounding like IEMs costing much more. Directly compared these to Shinola Canfield IEM (by Campfire Audio) and Massdrop/Sennheiser HD6XX (and some other cheapo sets).

I have the Cardas EM5813 and the QDC Anole V3 on the way, so I'll be able to better compare. As it is now, these are the go-to set for me. Used the ifi nano iDSD BL & Activo CT10 on TIDAL MQA. I did an A/B test with the T3 and the HD6XX and, I gotta tell you the T3 was superior sounding in almost every way. The Sennheiser did sound much more open (cuz open-backed) and imaging was slightly better, but the T3 handled subsonics and deep bass notes with aplomb. The T3 spanked the Senns on the high end, it seemed as if a 'veil' (dang, its real) was draped over the high end of the HD6XX. Mids on the T3 sound like honey flowing from the drivers. These little cans are totally addictive and all around comfortable once you choose the proper fitting of the included silicone or foam tips. Isolation is quite good, allowing quieter passages to be heard amidst the din of daily life. The separation is startling in its balance and definition between the two channels.

Edit: Full disclosure - after being disappointed with the HD6XX in the first test, I used the Schiit Magni 3 for the A/B test and the Sennheiser 'veil' disappeared. I guess the Black Label doesn't have the nuts to drive them like the Schiit have, nor should I have expected it to, it is a portable. But it was in fact, a whole different ballgame. I'd say the race is much closer with significant power applied, with the HD6XX reversing the roles and beating out the T3 due to openness and imaging (and bass punch). Although the T3 still has an edge in the high end, I'm thrilled the veil disappeared! Lesson learned: when using 300 Ohm headsets for comparisons, use the Magni.

TL;DR: This one punches way over it's class. I don't know if the T3 can be beat at a $60 price point (or many times higher, I suspect). My advice: just buy them.

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