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Tripowin x HBB Mele IEM
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Tripowin x HBB Mele IEM
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Product Description
With the Mele IEM, Tripowin took input from the audiophile community to make a pair of earphones that excel in any setting. The Hawaiian Bad Boy (otherwise known as HBB), who runs the popular headphone channel “Bad Guy Good Audio Reviews” lent his expertise and feedback to optimize the Mele’s tuning Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downIvanofKarl
2
Sep 19, 2021
I got mine. Not quite as good as my Aria. However, I like my music to have power and my Aria can be a tad too polite. For $50? Yes. Satisfied.
(Bought direct from Linsoul, shipping took 11 days)
harry501
9
Oct 11, 2021
Nonsense. So they were designed to cost $200 but due to some miscommunication they decided if we change the cable and packaging we can take $150 off? Do you hear how ridiculous that sounds? There's hype and there's hype lol. I'd loved to have seen the cable and packaging... Was the box made of real gold?
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Baby_boy_Belcher
39
Nov 17, 2021
harry501Valid point but do really think every expensive iem costs that much to make. Just like any other IEM, the mele probably costs $5 to make and every included accessory would have added a few bucks to produce. Not taking time to design a better box and using a cable they probably have a surplus of (they are a cable company) would keep the cost very low. If they cant sell the iem at the price they were hoping to, then you dont get the good presentation or accessories. You still get the iem that was designed to be sold at $150, their loss is your gain.
The sennheiser ie900 probably costs $20 to make but people still pay the $1200 price, its all about the time and effort that goes into the design. Because of the miscommunication after they finished the product, they weren't just going to throw it away but i doubt they will work with Chris again.
phoenixsong
1055
Sep 16, 2021
How's it vs the Sony MH750, both with tip rolling? I just obtained a genuine pair of that for $10; sound quality is great and it complements my tip-rolled Aria (technically proficient, airy sounding with enhanced mid-treble) very well
phoenixsong
1055
Sep 18, 2021
phoenixsongNvm just saw a review saying it is only marginally better. Probably not worth the price increase from $10 or the little difference with the Aria's $70+ for a technically more capable set
quicklytoo4
817
Keyboard Club Member
Sep 16, 2021
My thoughts for anyone curious lows + mids are solid but high end lacks energy which is basically what BGGAR said I will add that drums sound AMAZING on these pretty solid overall for the price
quicklytoo4
817
Keyboard Club Member
Oct 11, 2021
Well if this is the exact tuning they like sure it could be worth $400 for them but in general it's OK for $50
Assimilator702
184
Oct 11, 2021
We'll I don't know what to say. I prefer it to the Hana and several of the higher end ThieAudio sets. So no it's not fanboy hype.
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Wb650
17
Sep 16, 2021
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Love my Tripowin TC01 but will never support anything with HBB name attached to it
Assimilator702
184
Sep 20, 2021
Wb650Your loss. The Mele are outstanding even if they were selling for $160+. I have a shit load of iems. Some I would sell in a heartbeat. The MELE are KEEPERS. The cliche of "punching far above the price" applies X 1000 with the MELE.
Wb650
17
Sep 20, 2021
Assimilator702No loss. I have the Shozy 1.4 and the Tripowin TC01. I'm good with wired. The Sony XM4 get most eartime. I've learned with budget IEMs it's really same sound, different shell.
MiniMax
76
Sep 16, 2021
They are not a single cent cheaper here than at Linsoul, where I bought them already (still waiting to be delivered though).
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pressganey
47
Sep 24, 2021
MiniMaxyeah... such has been the case with drop since they dropped the mass. I really dont know what this site actually offers anymore without its original niche of group buys. its really unfortunate, i used to love this place but prices are the same at many places that have better shipping and a return policy.
Brickcity77
22
Nov 10, 2021
pressganeyThese are cheaper on every chinese site I have seen as well as free shipping. I don't buy anything here now that shipping increased by $10 min
MiniMax
76
Sep 16, 2021
There has been some discussion already:
https://forum.hifiguides.com/t/tripowin-x-bggar-mele/27944
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/tripowin-x-hbb-mele-impressions-thread.959328/
quicklytoo4
817
Keyboard Club Member
Sep 21, 2021
I got them because Bggar liked them and was curious how 3 DD's in a IEM would be and while they look cheap they are built well enough
What's wrong with the connector type? It can take normal 2 pin also
Assimilator702
184
Sep 21, 2021
quicklytoo4I don't like the KZ, TRN, CCA style that takes a keyed wire connector. Other companies use a variation called QDC. I prefer my connectors straight and the KZ style has the wire shooting up at too high an angle preventing a proper fit for my ears. The MELE flush 2 pin or a recessed 2 pin like Moondrop uses is fine and what I prefer.
Besides fit issues if the protruding plastic housing that holds the female connectors crack the wire will never stay plugged in and the earpiece is useless. I had a connector on a KZ ZSN PRO crack and the wire won't stay it at all. I think the plastic that's used is too brittle and basically deteriorates over time. My ZSN PRO is a little over 2 years old with minimal use so that's a dissapointment.
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