XENNS - Mangird Tea Pro 2DD+6BA

I'd personally go with the Tea Pros, I have and love them. The Tea Pros are a smooth listen with great bass, while not forfeiting details and resolution. Honestly I think I'd be hard pressed to find a better set under $400. Although I'd love to try the ISN H60.

I've had the Tea Pros and just sold it. It was a boring tuning to me and I thought the faceplate was going to look better in person, but it's so dark that even in good lighting it's not noticeable sadly.

Ya the Tea Pros are great and they perform on par with those of its price bracket ($400 and under). I just feel they are a bit boring, I am not a bass head so the bass is fine if anything sometimes the mid bass presentation can come off a bit too thick and warm for certain tracks to my ears. The treble is nice, but I am a bit hard to please as I am a treb head so the Tea Pros again come off as tame or relaxed to my ears. Still a great set though, but I am about to sell my 4 main iems (which includes the Tea Pros) to budget for a more dynamic set within the $200-600 bracket.

Estrella and Tea Pro are my top contenders for that price too. I am waiting on more reviews. Oracle MK3 seems nice too though

The mangrid Tea pro, the Dusk has a weird treble issue that had to be corrected with a DSP cable, dont get me wrong, its still an awesome IEM and a class leader, but it all depends on how you like your treble, just to ruin your day, the other options around that price range that you should be looking for would be the Hype 4, the Aful P5+2, the simgot ET142 and the new kiwi ears planar.

I considered all of those and landed on the tea pros. I don't find them at all tinny tbh. Very happy with them.

Xenns Mangird Tea Pro. Post-hardcore. The tea pros are the only IEM I've listened to (out of a dozen or so) that don't need EQ to meet my personal sound preferences. Source: Qudelix 5k, stock cable running balanced (coz I can), tips: Penon orange liqueur.

You got them on sale in AliExpress!!!??? I saw them there for 312 and got a coupon for 20 off of on top of that. However, I do agree that for 360, is well priced… I would even pay 400 for this set. My favorite IEMs.

Hype 4 is on sale… however, I have the Tea Pro and couldn’t be happier. I want to order the Estrella for the fun V shape sound, but… I keep getting drawn back by the Tea Pro, brand new drivers and DD configuration. Very detailed mods and highs, vocals present, and the bass is punchy/pronounced while not overwhelming. It punches above its price tag… and not to mention is beautiful and it feels premium. I use Divinus Belvet Wide Bore(I wanted a sound similar to foam for better isolation and the Divinus hit it right in the head), will be trying the Eletech Baroque aswell to compare both.

Currently jumping between Denon D7200 and Xenns Tea Pros. Both have pros and cons. But nothing beats the D7200 for immersive gaming.

Congrats! I got mine a week ago, blown away by their "gaming" performance. I've run EM6L, Orchestra Lite and Splendor II before, but these are in another league for me.

The Aretes are amazing no doubt but I wanted to see what the hype is on the Tea pros

I definitely ordered them for gaming and didn’t really expect the difference to be ground breaking just kinda looking for a little better separation and maybe a warmer sound.

Had them for about a week now and can say I like them I think compared to the Aretes they are around the same so the price difference probably isn’t worth it but I’m call of duty I’m definitely noticing a little more separation. Also I like the way music sounds through them too I definitely appreciate the bass in them.

The only one in your list I have experience with is the supermix 4 and I agree with you. I have the Tea Pro now and it's pretty darn good for FPS gaming. The imaging is spot on to my ears. It has, what I feel, is the max sound stage an IEM can do. I even tested my friend's Monarch MK3 against them and the gaming performance was similar with the mk3 edging them out in bf2042. Both are tremendous for gaming. The mk3 is amazing at everything imo.

I have the Tea Pro. I play CoD and BF2042. They are excellent in both games for audio direction and footsteps. They also sound amazing for music. I vote for the Tea Pro.

I've never tried the Blessing 3 so I don't want to comment regarding them. The Tea Pro is an excellent IEM. It has excellent imaging and good sound stage for an IEM. I've tried quite a few IEMs thanks to Amazon's return policy in the US. I do own these IEMs: Kiwi Orchestra Lite and Quintet Raptgo x HBB Hook Aful Performer 5 The Tea Pro is by far the best IEM I've tried.

I'm sure others will say the same thing, but you can EQ the bass down. That would save you money. If you're dead set on a replacement, avoid the Tea Pro. They have a lot of bass.

The bass in the Tea Pro is good, but it is present in everything. I own them and they're great for EDM. I use them gaming in CoD and BF2042 and they're good for those as well. I have no issues with tracking enemies. Whatever that's worth.

Same. Tea Pro for CoD and BF2042.

I went from the EM6L > Kiwi Ears Quintet > Orchestra Lite > Tea Pro > Monarch MK3. I head a difference with every step up. I prefer the Quintet over the Tea Pro because the Tea Pro treble is darker and smoother and sounds less detailed imo. The Monarch MK3 is just absolutely amazing imo. I hear details in songs I've never heard before. The detail in every aspect is just amazing, and they're fun to listen to. They also do some black magic with soundstage and imaging. The MK3 sounds bigger than some openback headphones I've owned.

I've tried IEMs in various price brackets. My current IEM is the mangird Xenns Tea Pro. All of the other IEMs I've tried have left me wanting something more until I got to the Tea Pro. It's such a good IEM that I have no desire to try anything else. That might change in a year or so or I may just use these until they fail. Not sure. I am absolutely enjoying this IEM though.

Tea Pros are better for gaming.

If it's a one and done set, Tea Pros.

First song I used with the Tea Pros made me go Holy Fuck within the first 10 sec and immediately went to Fresh Reviews and HBB's youtube channels to thank them. I have the first batch with the old mesh if that matters. Later after watching a few more reviews, Joyce said it best when she compared the Tea Pros to sitting in front of a fireplace with a warm blanket. I honestly take breaks from the Tea Pro weeks at a time so I can forget the sound so I can experience the 1st time again.

I play OW with them and even with all the crap that's going on at any given moment, I can still hear people trying to flank and take out the backline. Me being able to 1v1 them is a different story lol.

100%. I've owned both. The only reason I don't have the Hype 4 anymore is because someone offered me an insane trade deal for them for some Campfire Supermoons, which I wanted to get for my dad. I went through a few replacements out of curiosity, as those were my out & about sets. I really disliked the Tea Pro & the Aful 5+2. I thought the Davinci were OK, but not up to par - I was going to go back to the Hype 4, but I was offered a fantastic deal on some Moondrop Variations & went for those instead. I own some very high end bass heavy sets - Fatfreq Maestro SE CIEM / Campfire Astrolith / Sony IER-Z1R. The Hype 4 cannot compete with these, but you can't expect them to at that price (these are all 1500-3000 sets) - but they are really bloody good for the budget & that goes beyond bass. Those are three pairs out of about 15 mostly TOTL sets of IEMs & overheads that I own. I've worked in bass music for almost 30 years although it's now more of a serious hobby. I am pretty spoilt & the cheapest two sets I will recommend to absolutely anyone are the Hype 4 & the Moondrop Variations (not a bass centric set). I wouldn't recommend the Davinci, but I think it's ok. Definitely better than the Tea Pro & the Aful 5+2, but the Hype 4 rule supreme.

When I read the stuff written in here for people such as yourself, I always think it is TERRIBLE information & I think a lot of that comes from (a) lack of real experience with audio / (b) people who can't afford more expensive gear & use the old diminishing returns thing without genuinely having spent significant time with more expensive sets. I've been professionally involved in audio & music for 30 years. I never though I'd say IEMs could be better than headphones - but in some cases, they absolutely can. These two 'rules' I often hear are are total & utter bullshit & I don't believe these are generally subjective opinions, I think this is simply how it is - 'Above $300 is diminishing returns' Firstly I can't think of an IEM I'd genuinely recommend for less than 450 - the Thieaudio Hype 4. I've just been through three of the most hyped 300-350 sets (I got rid of my Hype 4 as someone offered me a ridiculously good trade offer for some Campfire Audio Supermoon - the IEM I wanted to but for my Dad - and I wanted to try something else as a replacement); Xenns Tea Pro, Dunu Davinci & Aful 5+2. I didn't love any of them (I hated 2), and I thought the jump between even the best one (Davinci) & the Hype 4 was HUGE. These are my 'beater' pair as my main six sets are 1600-3000 & I don't want to take them out into the humid climate where I live - and again, that gap between these & the Hype 4 is huge. For me, I'd have to say that diminishing returns GENERALLY begins at around 1300. BUT then you have the Campfire Astrolith are $2200 & you just won't find anything better that does this particular thing at anything less. Of course you can be a dumbass & spend $3000 on a pair that is dogshit. ---- The other 'rule' that I think is absolute bollocks is - Speakers > Headphones > IEMs ESPECIALLY the Headphones > IEMs part. This 'rule' is years old & IEMs have come a very long way in the last few years. Certain IEMs can do things that headphones cannot & vice versa. As far as I'm concerned, they're now on an even keel. Speakers... I think the sheer expense & amount of room required to get something that sounds even as good as a TOTL IEM or headphone is wild. Of course if you have unlimited money & can throw 100k++ and have a room in your house acoustically treated, it's going to sound unbelievable. But that's out of reach for most.

To be honest I wouldn't recommend either. But my Tea Pro's sounded godawful.

Cables don't play much part in sound unless the cable is just absolute trash. The Tea Pro isn't going to benefit from a cable upgrade unless you're willing to A/B them with a $100+ just to see. I saw no difference between the stock cable, a Tripowin Zonie, or the cables included with my Elixir, Dynaquattro, and Quintet. As for tips, they all change sound to some degree. What are you looking to change in the sound of the Tea Pro to make it better for you? What are you driving them with?

I had the Tea Pros and returned them. Yeah, absolutely amazing for gaming. PUBG and CoD:WZ were fantastic. Underwhelming for anything else. Actually made my ears ring to be honest. Couldn't justify keeping $350 IEMs that hurt my hearing ONLY for gaming.

I appreciate the Tea Pro for a lot of things, but for me the treble presentation was enough to make one or both of my ears ring at different times during the period that I owned them. The BA timbre was also a bit much through the high mids and lower treble for my taste. For gaming they were absolutely amazing for competitive play. I could hear everybody and pinpoint them exactly where they were. I've never run across better. However, I couldn't justify keeping a $360 pair of headphones just to play competitive games every now and again. Got the Dunu DaVinci and I gotta say... 90% of everything the Tea Pro is good at, the DaVinci also is... and then the other 10% it's better. The mids are more natural on the DaVinci, and I love that kind of accuracy, plus I could make out more detail (a good recording displaying guitar string fret rattle or the skipping of a bow across double bass strings) over the Tea Pro. I'm glad that you found something that you enjoy, though. For many people this seems to be a very very good set, and I had similarly high expectations when I purchased them for myself.

They certainly have treble issues, and if OP feels that the Hexa are a bit sharp, he'll feel that with the Tea Pros. I know I did.

I'm the opposite on all of your choices. I love the DaVinci, and returned the Tea Pros. The Tea Pros BA timbre and hot treble (caused my ears to ring) just didn't cut the mustard. In comparison, the DaVinci was VERY natural in the mids, has pleasant treble, and loads of acceptable, non-monotonous bass. The Cincotres was another return for me. Awful unfixable mids, fizzy treble, and lies upon lies about "studio reference tuning", despite the bass being the best thing about it after EQing 80Hz down a dB or two. That really brings the subjectivity of all of this to the forefront, I guess.

Amazing for competitive gaming HOWEVER The BA timbre is apparent through the mids and treble. Treble is a bit hot. (Made my ears ring at regular listening levels whereas the DaVinci does not) Unnatural mids. Bass is great. If you want to play s game where proper audio positioning and spatialilty is important, you honestly can't beat these. If you want to get lost in a game, though, maybe look elsewhere. I returned mine within 2 days. I couldn't justify keeping them only for gaming. I honestly did not like listening to music with them, and absolutely refused to watch movies with them given the hot treble.

Out of these options, I'd vote for the tea pros. FF Deuce may have way more sub-bass but they have QA and QC issues, and if you have a problem with those. Then you're on your own. Tea pro unboxing was a really nice experience. The shirt clip, cleaning brush, tips, shell material are all a really nice bonus ontop of the sound signature. Speaking of, if you're looking for mid-bass with good sub-bass while still having good vocal clarity. These are it. Sound imaging is unrivaled in this price bracket too imo. My ONLY complaint would probably be the fit. After a REALLY long time of wearing these (5 hours+) you'll start to feel discomfort in your ear because of nozzle angle most likely. But this can be nullified with Dunu S&S tips as they form a seal without the nozzle being fully inserted into your ear and they have a nice cushion effect between the silicone and the nozzle.

I went from an Arctis 7 Nova to a Xenns Tea Pro. Don't hesitate and just make the jump. It's a massive difference.

I just got the tea pro, and im using them on my old preamp micca origen g2, i don't know if I'm getting their full potential they did not impress me. Sadly, 😔 I don't know if an amp and dac would change the sound that much, i hope you like them, tho they look good https://preview.redd.it/5317fo5mzmne1.jpeg?width=2992&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4b1abd5b8d8f73e84359f1bc624bb7f8baec330e

Out of those 4, I would recommend the Tea Pros out of the others. And I would also recommend the [ZiiGaat x Fresh Reviews Arete](https://www.linsoul.com/products/ziigaat-x-fresh-review-arete?srsltid=AfmBOoobzQ9_PJh_L9ub0AsabuLNAegVIDar2YA5DkRHrVqgf7JTxHJH), as they were specifically made for gaming, but also good for general music listening.

I would say the ZiiGaat Estrella or the Xenns Tea Pro

Yeah, I prefer the Tea Pros, but there are some days I just want to use the Hype 4s, I'd say that was a nice buy! I'd personally keep the Timeless 2s, since I don't really like selling my iems, but id maybe sell them if I don't use them for an extended period of time.

the layering and seperation feels unreal mannn I have one and best used with balanced tips

i love deep bass but don't wanna sacrifice mids and treble..... but sometimes this set can little bit lacks of air in some genre.... :)

The air region specifically...

I recently got the Mangrid Tea Pro and I find them great for Tarkov.

I have the XENNS Mangird Tea PRO and I love them ! I had the Hype4s before and the tea pro is better . But my buddy said the ones I mentioned are great and he can hear his opponent scratch their ass around the corner lol

The Ziggat x Fresh are supposed to be good. Fresh Reviews on YT, partnered with Ziggat. Check out his YT on it. That being said, he has the Tea Pros ranked slightly higher in performance. I personally have the Xenns Tea Pros, and they're great.

all depends how much you want to spend, the Xenns Mangrid Tea Pros are a really good pair, along with the Ziigaat Arete too, the latter the cheaper of the two

Xenns Mangird tea pro are certainly worth a look imo, very very good in terms of price to performance but like $300 which is pricey for some

another under rated one are the apeviox grit, they are just over like $150 but given youve got a budget around $360, id say either the Arul 5+2 or the tea pro both incredible for the money

I was able to order XENNS Mangird Tea PRO for $323 with my coupon! Upon researching, the curve on Xenns had more bass and better stability in treble section. I hope the pre-order status doesn't take forever to ship out.

The mangrid tea pros are exceptional for gaming

I’ve been using Hype 4 for awhile with music and gaming. It’s a phenomenal set. I ordered the Xenns Tea Pro last week which has a similar sound, but is supposedly better for fps gaming. I have a feeling I’ll be retiring the Hype 4 as far as gaming, and use it strictly for music. Anyways they’re very similar on the graph, check out the Tea Pro if you’re looking into the Hype 4.

My good looking ones are my Xenns Mangird Tea Pro https://preview.redd.it/dwyp0xxpoxbe1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=33c1e388751b1798ce77a8294d6aa8779821fb6c

Just bought these as a step up for my Truthear zero blues. They sound great, but somehow i thought they would blow my mind for the price tag lol

TLDR: My ideal IEM would be Tea Pro with an HBB bass/sub-woofer. Would Kiwi Punch satisfy that? Any input would be greatly appreciated! I'm new to IEM space. I honestly went with Mangird Tea Pro as my first IEM for both music and gaming. I am undoubtedly a bass heavy person but the Tea Pro's have opened up my 'mind' with incredible detailing and separation within music/songs i've never thought of nor imagined was present. I feel my ideal IEM would be the Tea Pro with an HBB bass/sub-woofer. From my understanding, the 2 BA's handle the mids/treble so i'd assume that would bring out the separation and detailing of music. While the DD being in control of the sub-woofer bass? I've tried the FatFreq x HBB Deuce. I LOVE THE BASS it hits on there. But I don't feel the same qualities and detailing I get from the Tea Pro. Bass on Tea Pro is pretty good imho. But I never knew an IEM could create such an invigorating bass feel. Bass to me sometimes brings out the 'hype' or this 'compelling' feeling to me. I've read other reviews stating that the driver combination with HBB brings out the 'emotion' in the music? Which really piqued my interest. Any input would be greatly appreciated!

I believe the Xenns Mangird Tea Pro would suffice that? They're curve is relatively close to flat but very tunable and responsive to EQ'ing

Simgot em6L is always brought up for a reason, haven't personally used them though Crin x zero blues are pretty good, comparable to my old set of sundaras, so nothing special but solid & for $50 really can't go wrong. I'm currently using xenns mangird tea pros, absolutely love them. pre-firing people has never been easier. Fresh reviews on youtube does reviews with mostly iems focused on gaming, worth it to check it out at least I main pubg at the moment & occasionally play some cs2 still

But you still need to clear customs etc. I bought my Tea Pro via that store as well .. And I had to pay 1euro in custom duty + another 21,43 euro in handling fee with tax on top of that 😬

It was worth it for me tho, because I got the Tea Pro at 225euro .. But It's pretty standard here in Denmark for the Post Nord to this to people. Funny enough the cheap packages never gets held up in customs 😅

People who is considering the Zero Blue 2 should get these instead. These are like the budget version of the Tea Pro's (according to reviews). For reference: I did try the Zero Blue, Zero Blue 2, Nova and Tea Pro.

Not sure I agree with this .. I used the HD660s for 7-8 years, but I was starting to get some discomfort using them for more than 30mins 😵‍💫 So the obvious choice for me was a pair of IEM's, which is a bit tricky for someone like me who never really used those before. I bought the Zero Blue, Gate, Nova and Zero Blue .. And sure, they all sounded fine (some better than others) except for the Zero Blue 2 😒 After reading several reviews of Xenns Mangird Tea Pro and watching pretty much everyone praise them for how good they are. I just had to give them a try myself. It was very easy to hear the difference straight away. I was able to hear sooo many details ingame (just like my HD660s). I could pinpoint footsteps with such ease, which I couldn't even do with my headset! I don't regret buying them at all. Pretty much everything I read or watched about these IEM's is 100% accurate 👌

I thought it would be difficult to find a pair of IEM that could match my HD600s, but it turns out the Tea Pro does a better job than I expected 😅👌 They are super comfortable to wear and the sound / details / bass is just unlike anything else I've experienced with headphones and IEM's. My biggest grief is the stock cable - It's very stiff and almost impossible to get out once you plug them in. I would recommend buying something like the Linsoul Tripowin Zonie (they are not super expensive, but definitely worth it). For me this is endgame. I don't see myself buying anything above this price range. https://preview.redd.it/130cccoiflxe1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6eda9f6322131dafb04b208c60a7f351a5fcc4c6

Yes. If it wasn't for the discomfort of my HD660s I would never have considered buying something else, since they already offered a pretty premium experience in terms of sound. But after getting the Nova's and Tea Pro I can't see myself going back to a normal headset again (even if it didn't have the discomfort).

Tea Pros for gaming for sure. Dusk is not as clear. 

I own these and have had them for about 2 weeks now. They are amazing both for music and gaming. For reference, I upgraded from Truthear x Crinacle Zero (Blue) which was for me amazing for competitive FPS gaming. Also, I play a lot of extraction shooters (Arena Breakout Infinite and Tarkov). The imaging on these is great even if you don't have comtacs on or if you have helmets that reduces your hearing. I can accurately pinpoint footsteps no matter where I am in-game. I believe also you would need to invest in some good ear-tips to maximise them. I use Spinfit W1 and they have been great so far. I have Divinus Velvet Wide Bore as well but honestly, I do not have the need to change the ear-tips right now so will be sticking with the W1's.

That definitely is a shock. Fresh even stated himself that the mangrid tea pro had slightly better separation, imaging, and sound stage. I was considering upgrading from the Arete to the mangrid tea pro.

They are not even close to the best for gaming lol. Tenz also used apple ear buds for many years and he was still one of the best. Check out [Fresh's Wallhack Tierlist](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sHR4QwC1-YprWbjDEHtrz9qCQskY_uuOsAo-Amjznts/htmlview) by [u/FreshReviewsYT](https://www.youtube.com/@FreshReviewsYT) for some good opinions and sets. You'll get way better gaming performance with the Mangrid Tea Pro for only a few dollars extra. Edit: Enjoy your B- to C+ iem no one is stopping you, but you did in fact ask for opinions.

i have a tea pro paired with a shanling UA4, very big difference from my motherboard sound card.

I use the mangird tea pro and it works really well for tarkov even though the audio in that game is questionable at times.

When it comes to getting a consistent seal, do you find it difficult? I had the Xenns Tea Pro, and the fit wasn't great due to how weighty they were, I believe. The top half of the iem would slowly fall and hang out, which always made the fit inconsistent unless I constantly finessed them back in.

For live stage iem id go for a neutral flat tuning, so it doesn’t mess up what you are receiving from the sound board.. shure se series are great for live monitors.. UE (ultimate ears) as well.. I do own the tea pro and it’s great for music listening and I can guarantee you’d like the bass.. that being said it might have too much bass for live gigs.. but it’s an amazing iem metal shell build.. great accessories and case for 350$..

Nice.. I’m glad you got them and are happy with them.. best iem under 700$ in my opinion.. spinfit cp100 tips I find work the best with the tea pro..

I’ve had mine for a month+ and they’re killer.. hope you enjoy them..

Dang I was not talking about gaming at all.. must’ve missed that part.. that being said hd560s have an impedance of 120.. if your on console you’ll never be able to power those to their full potential.. maybe pc but you’ll need an amp.. I do rock open backs for gaming as well so I can’t argue with that.. my Phillips sph9500 have great soundstage and imaging.. but the tea pros still outperform them in every aspect..

I have the xenns tea pro paired to my btr15 via 4.4 and it’s a killer set up.. the tea pros are 350$ on amazon and linsoul.com.. they are warm and thick with no sibilance.. they are an amazing all around set, balanced with a bit of emphasis on the bass.. all metal shell build, great case, good selection of tips and an interchangeable termination cable with 3.5 and 4.4 included… I also own the Penon fan 3 which is also around 350$.. it’s bone conduction is pretty unique.. the Moondrop Duck is also one to mention at the 350$ mark also.. it comes with a dsp cable that has 5 different peq’s settings plus a 3.5mm cable.. I’ve never heard it but very popular… and then at the 500$ price there’s the hisenior mega5est.. a very neutral tuned iem.. my vote would be the tea pros.. but there’s a couple great recommendations you can start researching reviews on to get a better take on each one.. good luck and welcome back..!

Fresh reviews who is the collaborator with ziigaat and the arete, ranks the xenns tea pro higher than his own colab.. could be because conflict of interest.. but he seems like a pretty honest reviewer.. so take that info for what it is.. I haven’t heard the arete but I own the tea pro and it gives my 700-1000$ iems a run for their money and downright beats them in certain areas..

The tea pro comes with an amazing cable that doesn’t need upgrading.. and a decent selection of tips.. if you already have tips you like then I’d start with those.. Amazon also has the tea pros with an 18$ off coupon.. also buying them from Amazon gives you a pretty hassle free return option if you end up not liking them.. I don’t think you’d be disappointed tho..

Nice..! Wish I would’ve bought them when they were that price.. I recommend the spinfit cp100 for tips also.. I have the dunu s&s tips in other iems but I find the spinfit cp100 best for the tea pro.. for me at least..

Xenns tea pro..

Yeah it’s an amazing iem.. at 350$ it gives my 1800$ mest mk2 a run for its money.. another recommendation is the dunu dk3001bd.. I haven’t actually heard this one.. but it’s in 350-400$ price bracket.. I’ve heard that it doesn’t have the bass of the tea pros but is supposedly better in the treble..

Nice.. very informative.. the 622b is bit out of reach for me.. even the omega to be honest. Haha.. I do have the tea pro which I love and is very warm and thick.. but my baby is my Mest mkII.. have you heard the mest mkII..? If so how does it stack against the omega..?”

Never been too curious for the monarch series tho I would love to try the prestige ltd one day.. my UM Mest MKII is absolutely amazing.. best soundstage I’ve ever heard.. the bone conduction doesn’t impact the low end like my penon fan 3 BC does but it definitely widens the soundstage and instrument separation.. I’m really digging bone conduction so my next iem would definitely be the thieaudio origin.. I’ve heard its like the tea pro on steroids.. which my tea pros are amazing and give the mest mkII a run for their money.. so a more immersive tea pro would be mind blowing to me..

No I’ve never tried them.. never felt the need to want to try them.. I have the letshouer ej07m kinda lava and they graph almost identical to the monarch mk2.. I know that graphs aren’t everything but with how similar they graph to my kinda lavas I’ve never had a desire to try them.. I enjoy the kinda lavas but they’re not my favorite.. I like the xenns tea pro much better.. you can get the mest mk2 now for like 850$ now..

Xenns tea pro or the ziigaat Estrella.. possibly the doscinco.. the hype 4 is not worth the money.. better options for 100$ less.. my tea pros destroy my 1000$ iems..

I ordered mine over a month ago pre order from linsoul.. and they took 6 days to arrive from china to the states..

Absolutely the tea pro do an amazing job.. I also just bought the penon fan 3.. it has bone conduction which gives me the punchy bass in the kick drum that I’ve been craving.. I like the bass of the penon fan 3 better than the tea pro.. but like everything else on the tea pro better than the penon.. for me they’re almost sixes.. I don’t think you could go wrong with either of these iems as an end game with the library you have.. both are in the 350$ ballpark.. I would wait till 11/11 to buy the xenns from linsoul tho.. most likely going to be on sale.. as for the penon you’d have to order it from penon and I don’t know if they have any sales going on.. I did see a used set either on headfi or on r/AVexchange for a pretty good deal tho.. good luck..

They’re not the fastest dynamic drivers but they definitely don’t slouch.. they get the job done definitely.. as for the the separation I do think think there is an iem under 800$ that does a better job then the tea pro.. detail and separation are amazing.. listening to sikth and the double bass is perfect.. not quite 300bpm but pretty damn fast and these things nail it..!

Yeah it’s definitely not made for treble heads but the instrument detail retrieval, separation and soundstage are superb on the tea pro it’s a very warm thick sound.. that I think is perfect for my library and I feel we have similar taste.. metal, rock and folk will be perfect for the tea pro.. you won’t be disappointed..

No not at all.. metal shell, great cable, awesome accessories.. all branded drivers.. it’s one of my favorite iems I own..

Xenns tea pro is amazing..

I would suggest you try to find the Xenns Tea Pro on sale, I just bought it for $309 with a coupon. If you don't want to wait for a sale I recommend the Ziigaat Estrella either of these sets will work wonders with Hip-hop. I have seen the Ziigaat Odyssey recommended in this post and while I consider the best IEM at its price, I personally don't believe it's the best for Hip-hop, but that's just my opinion.

Yes, Xenns Mangrid Tea Pro is a great set and the Estrella is a very dynamic set which is what I love about it. The Estrella actually sounds a lot like my Canpur CP622B just not quite as refined or detailed.

I have not heard the Pilgrim yet, so I can't compare the two, but I do own the Punch and I can tell it's a fun and bass focused set. The Punch does have a good but warm midrange and the EST drivers deliver smooth airy treble. I would say if you can't afford the Thieaudio Origin get the Punch. By the way I also own the Tea Pro and it is a fantastic set, but I prefer the bass and treble of the Punch. The Tea Pro has a better midrange and it's accessories are top notch.

First time buying pricier iems and I still have a 25 dollar linsoul coupon that I’m debating on using. Bought: Kiwi ears aether with 50 dollar coupon Linsoul. Ziigaat x fresh review arete on Linsoul. Mangrid tea pro with 150 dollar coupon linsoul. Also recently purchased zero blue 2, Blon x HBB Z300, and tripowin vivace shortly before spring sale.

**UPDATE:** When measuring my unit, I discovered it has inverted polarity. Because of this, I decided to disregard my experience with this IEM until I can listen to it again with the correct polarity. Unfortunately, I haven’t had the time to revisit it yet. I apologize for any misinformation my earlier opinions may have caused, as I was unaware of the polarity issue at the time.

I don't have the Cincotres so I can't say for sure. I got the Tea Pro for under $300USD, but even at MSRP I think I wouldn't feel bad paying for them, is a nice warm, natural and relaxed overall sound with clean and smooth treble; it also has nice accessories like a case, modular cable and a variety of eartips.

Finally had some time to properly test the Xenns Mangird Tea Pro. My favorite setup so far is using the stock cable on 4.4mm and FiiO HS18 tips. They’ve got that warm-neutral tuning I really enjoy, plus a satisfying sub-bass that adds some nice immersion. I could see these working well as an endgame all-rounder for me. Quick note on eartips: I was impressed by how consistent they sounded across different tips. Some standouts for me were the Dunu S&S, Spinfit CP100, CP145, and Kbear 07. The Final Type-E and Divinus also worked fine, but I personally preferred the others

Hi! I tested it with the stock white eartips and 3.5mm stock cable. I’d describe its tuning as warm neutral with elevated sub-bass 1. The mid-bass punch feels controlled; I wouldn’t call it elevated. The bassline and sub-bass rumble are the real stars here. 2. The punch doesn’t feel in-your-face or overdone, it’s controlled again. The sub-bass takes the spotlight, along with the vocals and string instruments. 3. This one feels immersive and epic. The focus is on wind instruments and violins, with the bass creating the atmosphere. 4. The kick doesn’t hit hard, it’s more in the background. The sub-bass adds to the atmosphere but doesn’t feel elevated either. 5. The impact is more controlled than I expected (could be the mixing of the song). Honestly, out of everything, the kick is the least prominent. Vocals and synths take the spotlight, while the sub-bass, driven by the bassline in the background, adds a sense of expansiveness overall.

Heard them both. Bought the Tea Pro. More satisfying midrange, to my ears.

My favorite going up in price is the Xenns Tea Pro. Going down in price, the Ziigaat Odyssey. Seriously, though - if you already like the Davinci, keep them and enjoy. "Better" is far different from saying that the Davinci sounds bad or something. It sounds good!

Fatfreq Maestro Mini might fit the bill if you can find it for a good price. The Deuce is fantastic, but the bass shelf cuts off lower (trying to keep mids as clean as possible), so it's not as easy to recommend for general bass-head use. Thieaudio Origin is probably the end-game basshead set at the moment (without going into the $3-4k range). Tea Pro is EXCELLENT. I prefer it to the Davinci due to its higher perceived resolution and detail retrieval. It's more of an all-rounder+bass rather than true basshead set. EDIT: I wish I could say something about the Punch, but I've never heard it. Many have called it a "baby Oirign" which, if that's the case, it would match what you're asking for.

I've heard many people say this but I think the opposite is true. The Davinci sounds decidedly low-fi to me. Transients are mushy. Bass is boomy but not musical. I don't get it. The Tea Pro is on a completely different level with everything. Maybe it's unit variance, but there's zero chance I would suggest the Davinci over the Tea Pro.

That's already enough to know I made the right choice. I received my Tea Pro yesterday and they complement my EA1000 very well. Highs are barely enough on the Tea Pro for my taste, so I wouldn't like anything with less treble. I have to say though, they made me realize how good the Simgot EA1000 are. The Tea Pro have better lower mids and slightly warmer tonality, but that's it. The Simgot soundstage and separation are on a different level.

I'm *not* writing this to be negative or anything, but I want to mention something about the odyssey: they sound very different at low to moderate volume. I added them to my rotation of EA1000 and Tea Pro and they sounded incredibly dull and "not hi-fi" compared to both. As I researched more, I read of people mentioning they sound their best at higher volumes. That's all I wanted to say, given the current hype. After I week, I sold them. Just felt boring (once again, at mid volume, coming from Ea1000 and Tea Pro). Comfort was spot-on.

I don't usually listen at high volumes. If I had to pick, Tea Pro. Also given the tuning (slightly warmer than EA1000).

Tea Pro. It took me a while to really appreciate them. They are smooth, warm, inoffensive... Yet, somehow, with a solid soundstage and excellent imaging/micro-details.

How *I* Rank My IEMs (and Headphones): Best-in-Class by Price and Use Case ## My **Personal** IEM Tier List (with reasoning, specs & use cases) Figured I’d share how I’ve ranked the IEMs (and a few headphones) in my collection. These are **not** ranked by raw technical performance. Instead, I ranked them by **best-in-class for their price and use case** — what I reach for in real-world listening; these are just *my* opinions. > **Note**: Specs have been corrected after third-party review. A few values are estimates where official data was missing (especially for DSP-based IEMs). Feedback welcome. --- ### **Rank 1a – Hifiman HE1000 Stealth** - **Price**: $1,399 - **Drivers**: Planar Magnetic - **Impedance**: 32Ω *(unverified)* - **Sensitivity**: 93 dB/mW *(unverified)*, 108 dB/Vrms *(estimated)* - **Freq Response**: 8Hz–65kHz *(unverified)* - **Why**: My overall best headphone. Expansive stage, technical mastery, and refinement. - [Link](https://store.hifiman.com/index.php/he1000-stealth-magnet-version.html) --- ### **Rank 1b – Thieaudio Valhalla (CIEM)** - **Price**: $2,200 - **Drivers**: 19BA - **Impedance**: 9Ω *(unverified)* - **Sensitivity**: 103 dB/mW *(unverified)*, ~112.5 dB/Vrms *(estimated)* - **Freq Response**: 10Hz–44kHz - **Why**: Overall best IEM. Forensic detail, expansive stage, CIEM fit. Endgame for analytic listening. - [Link](https://www.thieaudio.com/products/thieaudio-valhalla) --- ### **Rank 2 – Thieaudio Prestige LTD** - **Price**: $1,299 - **Drivers**: 1DD + 4BA + 4EST - **Impedance**: 22Ω - **Sensitivity**: 99 dB/mW, **115.6 dB/Vrms** *(recalculated)* - **Freq Response**: 20Hz–20kHz *(unverified)* - **Why**: Refined tribrid with excellent resolution and smooth tuning. - [Link](https://www.thieaudio.com/products/thieaudio-prestige-ltd) --- ### **Rank 3 – Hisenior Mega5EST** - **Price**: $549 - **Drivers**: 1DD + 2BA + 2EST - **Impedance**: 25Ω - **Sensitivity**: **100 dB/mW** *(corrected)*, **116.0 dB/Vrms** *(recalculated)* - **Freq Response**: 10Hz–50kHz - **Why**: Smooth and airy with that EST treble sheen. - [Link](https://www.hisenior-iem.com/products/mega5est-hybrid-iem) --- ### **Rank 4 – Dunu DK3001BD** - **Price**: $499 - **Drivers**: 1DD + 4BA + 4 Planar - **Impedance**: 26Ω - **Sensitivity**: 108 dB/mW, **122.0 dB/Vrms** *(official)* - **Freq Response**: 5Hz–40kHz - **Why**: Crisp and detailed. Unique tribrid stack with strong technicals. - [Link](https://www.dunu-topsound.com/product-page/dk3001bd) --- ### **Rank 5a – Aune SR7000 (Closed-Back Headphone)** - **Price**: $599 - **Drivers**: Dynamic (MLD) - **Impedance**: 55Ω - **Sensitivity**: 106 dB/mW *(unverified)*, ~123.4 dB/Vrms *(estimated)* - **Freq Response**: 5Hz–44.5kHz - **Why**: Best closed-back I own. Balanced and natural. - [Link](https://www.aune-store.com/en/aune-sr-7000-high-res-headphone_110211_1252/) --- ### **Rank 5b – Hifiman Edition XS (Open-Back Headphone)** - **Price**: $380 - **Drivers**: Planar Magnetic - **Impedance**: 18Ω *(unverified)* - **Sensitivity**: 92 dB/mW *(unverified)*, 104.6 dB/Vrms *(estimated)* - **Freq Response**: 8Hz–50kHz *(unverified)* - **Why**: Massive soundstage, excellent value in open-backs. - [Link](https://store.hifiman.com/index.php/edition-xs.html) --- ### **Rank 5c – Xenns Tea Pro** - **Price**: $339 - **Drivers**: **2DD + 6BA** *(corrected)* - **Impedance**: 13Ω - **Sensitivity**: 104 dB/mW, **122.9 dB/Vrms** *(recalculated)* - **Freq Response**: 20Hz–22kHz - **Why**: Smooth and musical. Despite spec confusion, still enjoyable. - [Link](https://shenzhenaudio.com/products/xenns-mangird-tea-pro) --- ### **Rank 6 – Simgot ET142** - **Price**: $220 - **Drivers**: 12.5mm Planar + PZT - **Impedance**: 14Ω - **Sensitivity**: 106.5 dB/mW *(derived)*, **118 dB/Vrms** *(official)* - **Freq Response**: 8Hz–40kHz - **Why**: Unique design with tuning nozzle system and solid tech. - [Link](https://www.linsoul.com/products/simgot-et142) --- ### **Rank 7–17 – Budget & Specialty Picks** **Niche roles, convenience use, or just plain fun:** - **Letshuoer S12 Pro** ($169) 14.8mm Planar — 16Ω *(assumed)*, 102 dB/mW *(assumed)*, **120.0 dB/Vrms** *(recalculated)* [Link](https://letshuoer.net/products/letshuoer-s12-pro-magnetic-planar-earphones-hi-fi-planar-in-ear-monitors-for-audiopiles-and-music-lovers) - **FiiO FT1** ($149) 60mm Dynamic — 32Ω, 105 dB/mW, **120.0 dB/Vrms** *(recalculated)* [Link](https://headphones.com/products/fiio-ft1-headphones) - **AFUL Explorer** ($120) 1DD + 2BA — 26Ω, 108 dB/mW, **123.9 dB/Vrms** [Link](https://afulaudio.com/products/aful-explorer) - **Letshuoer S08** ($119) Planar Magnetic — 26Ω, 105 dB/mW, **120.9 dB/Vrms** [Link](https://letshuoer.net/products/letshuoer-s08-fourth-generation-in-ear-monitor-earphone-for-audiophiles-musicians-studio) - **Artti T10** ($79) Planar Magnetic — 16.5Ω, 84.8 dB/mW, **102.6 dB/Vrms** [Link](https://artti.cn/products/artti-t10-huge-planar-headphones-wired-in-ear-monitors-hifi-earphones) - **Kiwi Ears Cadenza** ($35) 10mm Beryllium DD — 32Ω, 110 dB/mW, **125.0 dB/Vrms** [Link](https://kiwiears.com/products/kiwi-ears-cadenza) - **Moondrop Chu II DSP** ($25) DSP-only — 18Ω, 106.4 dB/mW *(assumed)*, **123.9 dB/Vrms** *(recalculated)* [Link](https://moondroplab.com/en/products/chu-ii) - **Truthear Gate** ($19) 10mm DD — 28Ω, 108 dB/mW, **123.5 dB/Vrms** *(user value was incorrect at 93.5)* [Link](https://shenzhenaudio.com/products/truthear-gate-dynamic-driver-hifi-in-ear-monitors) - **ND Planet** ($18) 12mm LCP DD — 32Ω, 97.9 dB/mW, **112.9 dB/Vrms** [Link](https://www.linsoul.com/products/nd-planet) - **Qudelix T71 IEM** ($229) 1DD + 3BA, DSP — ~12Ω *(assumed)*, ~105 dB/mW *(assumed)*, **124.2 dB/Vrms** *(recalculated)* [Link](https://www.qudelix.com/products/t71-iem) - **Koss Porta Pro** ($40) On-ear Dynamic — 60Ω, 101 dB/mW, **113.2 dB/Vrms** [Link](https://koss.com/products/porta-pro) - **Qudelix BalPods Open** ($29) 14.3mm Earbuds — 150Ω, 103 dB/mW, **111.2 dB/Vrms** [Link](https://www.qudelix.com/products/balpods-open-type) --- ## Final Notes - This list is **contextual**, not absolute. Rankings reflect real-world use, not just raw specs. - I’ve corrected spec errors and recalculated all dB/Vrms values using verified formulas and sources where possible. - Some models (especially DSP-based or low-profile budget sets) still rely on estimated or assumed specs. Corrections, additions, and debate welcome. Thanks to those who caught errors — this hobby’s better when we all help keep things accurate.

Xenns tea pro the best for gaming around 350

Never tried dusk but had the blessing 3 before getting the tea pros and i instantly sold my blessing. The tea pros are tuned insanely well and are crazy good for fps games

2 IEMs can have the same FR and sound completely different. The most important thing is how it sounds to your own ears. I've prob tried around 15 IEMs (under 1000) and found the Tea Pros to be my favourite. Are you saying if you eq a cheap IEM to your prefered FR, you won't notice a diff? Stop the cap

I had the volume s but felt like they lacked sub bass and the mid bass was too overpowering as well as the treble was kind of bright as gun shots were uncomfortable in fps games. Tea Pro however are perfect for all genres of music and for gaming imo

I feel like the tea pro balances out sounding neutral while having a good amount of bass. Other sets I tried were also good like volume s and blessing 3 but they lacked in other departments. Tea pro is a very good all rounder

Don't have the ke4 but got the new crinear meta which is supposed to be similarly tuned to the ke4 and I still prefer my tea pro over it. Bass quality feels better and the treble is much smoother and non fatigueing compared to the meta

Tea pro has better build quality than hype 4 while being cheaper and has smoother treble

Artti T10 pro hands down. I also own the Xenns Tea pro which are A tier according to Freshreviews channel. But doing A-B comparison for Call of Duty Artti T10 Pros are superior for directionality and depth perception. I made my friend try out both and he has a much better K/D than mine and he too concurred. Artti T10 pros have better separation and layering and easier to gauge distance too as they have a larger soundstage. Their verticality and the ability to make distant sounds, sound distant is spot on. Secondly, they have relaxed upper mids and lower treble so sounds like your own gun fire and recovery heart beat is not as loud and zesty, which makes it easier to pickup other soundcues. But the Tea Pros are my go to set for single player games like Returnal.

Xenns Mangird Tea Pros Not only are they amazing when it comes to quality, but look too good

I’ve talked quite a bit about these in other posts. I’ll give you a nice detailed breakdown of them. Long story short, get them. (Apologies for the long read) Long story, I have the tea pros and absolutely love them. I do like the stock flat EQ of these but I wanted more out of them so l EQd them to my liking. (I’m quite fussy) - But other IEMs just sound so weird after using the Tea Pros. You may or may not run into some comfort issues with these and some imbalancing. Let's talk about comfort first: 1- My antihelix and helix were aching me. I figured this is due to the shape of the shell and the way it rests on my antihelix. I dropped the pain by about 50% when I pulled on the top of my ear and then pushed the lEMs in. 2- The top of my ear and the back of my ear ached as well. I figured that the stock cable which come with the Tea Pros are tight around the ears and feel heavy/stiff. So I copped the Linsoul Tripowin Zonie cable and I no longer feel anything. No pains, no aches, no comfort issues. Some of the aches and pains were maybe because my ears just needed to adapt to them. I mean I did come off headsets from the last 15 years or so. Now let's talk about the imbalancing. For some reason, these get this issue a lot. Not just with myself but quite a few others that I know. The imbalancing happens because of little sweat droplets (from your ears) that sit on the nozzle and even go inside the nozzle. I purchased the Comply TX-500 Foam Tips which have something called TechDefender in there and that gets rid of the moisture build up leading to an imbalance. (Just be sure to replace these every 1-3 months for hygiene reasons) As for tips, I would recommend the Comply TX-500 Foam Tips w/ TechDefender OR the DUNU S&S Tips. If you feel like your ears don't have a tonne of moisture build up, go for the Dunus but if you want to get rid of the moisture build up, get the Tx-500. Another thing to note is that it's best to play it safe with these lEMs. Once you are done with them, take off the tips and leave them out to air dry for about 30-50 mins. Then put them back into the case with a silica gel packet. Slight longer read than you probs expected but just wanted to give you a heads up in case you find yourself in the same boat as me. But other than that, they're absolutely great. I love them for music, watching and FPS gaming. I mainly play COD: Warzone and you need to understand that the audio engine is horrible but the Tea pros actually make it tolerable. Separation is phenomenal, it isn’t muddy, the EQ is extremely ear-friendly. I play on my PS5 Pro and Sony just came out with an audio focus feature which helps boost the quiet sounds (footsteps, sliding) and honestly I can hear people sliding from across Prison (Rebirth Island) - I also have the Qudelix 5K DAC and have inputted my own custom EQ and you just cannot get better audio than this. Hope you find this helpful, and of course... Enjoy lad

I was going to try my take at a video review and post it on youtube BUT I still have A LOT of work to do both in word choice, tone, and video editing SOO here is what I have in case you want to read it even if it is a bit long winded. I cut out pieces here and there that were meant for more general audiences and keep in mind this was going to be tailored more for those into competitive gaming than traditional audiophiles. If I got anything wrong or left anything out let me know so I add it and kept it in mind for next time. THE REVIEW https://preview.redd.it/orcx92xbfqtd1.jpg?width=1578&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1706ca1c5d82a6e45c4227b221ad3f56444d2390 Let’s start off with the packaging. I can show you here real quick the packaging is nothing special but that is typical for Schiit product packaging. These days more and more companies are spending $5, $10 or even more packaging. It gives you that endorphin rush we all crave when you open it up and looks great on unboxing videos. Schiit isn't doing that and honestly I applaud them for it. I don't care how special the packaging is, I care how good the product is. I don’t need a dozen plastic bags to open and then throw away. I don’t care about the custom foam enclosure or colorful printout telling me how special my mass produced purchase is. Months down the line when the DAC, IEMs whatever product that has been sitting on my desk I’m not thinking about how great the unboxing experience was. I’m not listening to subpar audio or playing with an uncomfortable mouse thinking to myself, Yea but look how nice that box looks in the back of the closet waiting to be used the next time I move. https://preview.redd.it/tkgoas5dfqtd1.jpg?width=1920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1f6f785268d8e9584036623e7fc2d0c19b38346b Schiit is not a gaming centric company. Their audience is largely made up of “audiophiles” searching for mid to high end amps, DACs, equalizers and everything in between involving audio except for speakers and headphones. While a lot of gamers have become rgb fiends that isn't everyone and I don't believe that to be Schitt's typical audience. The Shiit Hel, which the Schiit Gunnr replaces, was not rgb laden but it did have a red and black color scheme unlike the rest of the Schiit lineup. This time around Schiit decided to stick with the family look.  I prefer black for most of my electronics and I think it is always best to stick to something neutral that is going to match the rest of my setup and more likely to match with other new products. While more and more companies are offering white versions of high volume products, and some form of individuality in aesthetics can be nice, I don't think the red for "gamers" was necessary. It likely kept many of the OCD setup conscious, including myself, far away from the Schiit Hel. I am a big fan of the industrial powder coated metal frames that Schiit uses and that continues with the Gunnr. It creates the perfect balance of industrial tough rigidity and modern looks. The black and gray color scheme keeps the unit looking neutral but keeps it from being completely unnoticeable. Personally I would have gone with all black simply because I’m boring, but as long as all my other components are fully black it will have no issue matching. I am happy that Schiit chose not to use the gray dial knobs on the Gunnr. Schiit has been switching to gray knobs as they update a lot of their products. Not only does this gray not match with the sides of the chassis, but it is right in front, becoming a real focal point. Now you have this gray item that very likely looks different from the rest of your setup. This likely isn’t an issue for users focused on audio only equipment but for gamers that are trying to match with a mic, a keyboard, a pc, monitors, adding an additional color out front just makes it that much harder to fit in. While using the updated Modi and Magni stack the FIRST thing I did was take off the gray dial knobs and switched them with the old black knobs. https://preview.redd.it/x0e23ccsfqtd1.jpg?width=1694&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a88cee0a9bae77647a0583b7d6e4ee622bca65cc The Schiit Gunnr comes with a large volume knob on top. Because the unit is a self contained DAC and amp it is not meant to create a “stack” like a large amount of other Schiit products so you won’t find the volume knob getting in the way. The knob is big and easy to reach in case you need to change that volume quickly because a kindle gentle soul is screaming profanities over the mic at you with a shrill voice at a deafening volume. On the front we have a 6.35mm, quarter inch jack, headphone input , a 2.5mm mic input, gain, bypass, width, presence and input selectors. With the gain we have options for negative, low and high gain, which is going to allow you to use the most sensitive IEMs up to those hard to drive headphones. While we are talking about driving headphones, the Gunnr has 2 watts of power per channel so you are going to be able to power anything except the most power demanding headphones. The bypass selector serves as a way to bypass or quickly turn on and off the width and presence controls. The width and presence controls are what really got me excited about this product. The width serves as a way to increase OR decrease the soundstage. The presence increases the volume of the vocals. These features were brought in from the Syn but have been modified slightly based on early testers' request for it to work with gaming a bit better. Finally the input selector allows you to switch between the USB (C) input on the back or the optical input also found on the back.  https://preview.redd.it/p7yhtv5vfqtd1.jpg?width=1833&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3977ea551965bce290bf8ff269ab8ebbda05e606 While we're talking about the back, let's go over the back interface really quickly. The back has the USB C input followed by the optical input we just talked about. Then we have an on/off toggle, a preamp output, and a power supply input which is not mandatory. Schiit is calling this power supply port a "linear override". They went to a lot of effort to make the Gunnr easy to take and go and travel with you. The Gunnr can be powered with USB C power alone providing up to 500 milliwatts or 2 watts, if you use the additional power supply. You can plug in or unplug the external wall wart while using the Gunnr. The sound will get louder when you plug it in and lower as you unplug it. Users need to be careful plugging in the external power supply while using the unit. If you have an IEM set on low or even high gain because you are only using usb power and then plug in the external power you could easily damage not only your ears but your IEMs or headphones as well. https://preview.redd.it/bbyxt9gwfqtd1.jpg?width=1591&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=06c089ace3a172058f6dc5f07c07b3be7a2e846a The Gunnr supports UAC1 and UAC2 so it is compatible with the PS5. Xbox however doesn't use UAC1 or 2 so it isn't compatible. This means it can also be connected to tvs, ipads, phones and tablets. Supports windows 10 and 11 however not anything before that such as Windows 7 or 8.1. https://preview.redd.it/55a7l8z0gqtd1.jpg?width=1936&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c9fbfcf41b4758cc4f8f6860ddd68da6cb749ba0 Let's talk about the power supply. The linear override on the Gunnr. The linear override option added a lot of complexity to the pcb and took up a lot of room. If you look at the back of the Gunnr the on and off switch is a slide instead of the typical toggle on the rest of Schiits products. Here you can see the on/off toggle on a Magni. I love toggle switches. I will buy ANY electronic device that has metal construction, and has a toggle switch or has some of that sweet sweet knurling on knobs and dials. I like over designed, heavy rugged devices that look like they will last a lifetime and then some. The toggle on the back of the Gunnr got removed because their typical toggle just wouldn't fit with how packed the pcb is. Ok fine. I am ok with that. The switch is in the back at the last possible location and I just leave my DAC/amp on all the time so I won’t even get that satisfaction of toggling the switch all that often. But they did it for linear override. Who exactly is only plugging in usb C for power?  Despite the "portability" of the Gunnr I can't see console users dragging a console and a DAC/amp over to their friends house or to a lan. Even those that do, that has to be a very very niche audience. If you are gaming on your pc that you spent thousands on why would you not go into the effort to plug in the wall wart? You already have a ton of cables to manage. I can't see adding 1 more as being that awful. The only real case I can see for this is if you are a laptop gamer or are using the Gunnr as a DAC for your office setup and are plugging into a laptop. I could be completely off the mark here and not understand how other people would use this due to my own use case but it just feels like a whole lot of trouble for a feature that isn't that important. Is it nice, absolutely. Is it something that people were begging for? I'm not so sure. Then there is the bigger issue for me. Who is this device for? I have a hard time envisioning many console gamers using the Gunnr. The Gunnr is 229 dollars which is a steep price to pay for someone that paid 350-500 dollars for a console and has headphones that are most likely well under the price of the Gunnr itself. A lot of non-gaming audiophiles are going to keep opting for the Magni, Modi Schiit stack unless they are dying for one less cable or for width and presence controls and I really wonder how many people are going to fit into that category. https://preview.redd.it/j25naz84gqtd1.jpg?width=1428&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4f1f0e56610caa297c3b70899c3c8c92f8ac8af7 Now that I have dragged the Gunnr through the dirt a bit let's talk about where it excels. The width and presence controls. The width and presence controls in my mind are extraordinary. I tested the Gunnr with a combination of Focal Bathys, Hifman Sundaras, ZiiGaat x Fresh Reviews Arete, and the XENNS Mangird Tea PRO. I would have tested them with the AKG 7XX as well but sadly mine have gone off to greener pastures.  https://preview.redd.it/56idu2l2gqtd1.jpg?width=1315&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9e727871db73cf9b48ca7474a7b3d89e26df5adf I was expecting the width control to really shine with the IEMs as they are known to not have nearly the soundstage that an open back headphone would have such as the Sundaras or the AKG's which have an absurdly large soundstage. With the width I was really able to dial in just how big of a soundstage I wanted on the Mangird tea Pros and the Aretes without the sound being too far away that I couldn't hear important sound ques. The presence control I tuned after the width control and almost always found myself bringing to nearly the same matching level that I moved the width control. When you move the soundstage out some of the sounds such as footsteps and vocals get a little too quiet when far away so this brings their noise floor up. The presence control effectiveness is somewhat variable from game to game due to the sounds ques you are looking for to be in different frequencies however I found it great while testing CS2, Valorant, and Rainbow Six Siege. While the ability to increase the soundstage is incredibly nice I don't think it would be nearly as usable, without being able to also have the presence control to get back some of the sound that you lost by increasing the depth of sound.. It makes it very easy to be able to tell the distance and location from where sound is coming but not make it too hard to even perceive. It is very possible to turn the presence up too much and create piercing treble, depending on the game and headphone or IEM. I really experienced this with the Aretes where the treble could sound quite painful at times when I turned the presence too high to balance the width I had added. I find the Aretes to be on the verge of treble that is too sharp for some games so this wasn’t that much of a surprise once I understood what effect the presence control had. What I was most surprised by however was that the presence and width controls shined ever greater on the Focals and the Hifimans than the previously mentioned IEMs. Neither the Sundaras or the Bathys have the massive soundstage of something like the AKG 712 or 7XX, but they do have one that is much larger than both the Arete and the Tea Pros. The Sundaras were massively improved by adding a large amount of soundstage and a large amount of presence. Here the treble never got piercing but it did come through very clear and it was immensely easier to tell the distance of sounds. A lot of this may have been just because neither the Bathys or the Sundaras have overly bright treble. This creates an opportunity to really crank the presence control when you turn the width control up, something I did not enjoy doing nearly as much with the IEMs because of the brightness, especially the Aretes. Conversely there were some situations in which it was nice to actually bring the width closer when listening to music, creating a completely different listening experience from the more “natural” sound.  I'm going to say that in a month or two's time, if I play games with another DAC, such as the Schiit Magni or if I review another unit I will feel naked without the ability to adjust the width and presence. It is so incredibly useful for any sound dependent game that I can't see myself wanting to game without these controls. If you have IEMs or headphones that feel too in your ear, or like the sound is too distant, these controls serve as both a functional and fun way to alter sound. I hope other manufactures see the width and presence controls and its  (hopeful) popularity and institute this functionality the same way that Wooting made hall effect switches start to become the industry standard for gaming focused keyboards.

Mangrid tea pro without any doubt. You will simply be blown away by this one

The tea pro is one of the most stable iems I’ve worn. Very comfy fit for me and they don’t tilt around like the p5/7/8 (although if I use divinus on the aful iems they also sit still).

Top and variations are about on par for techs. Vari has est drivers for a bit more sparkle though, but imo the top is more musical due to the midbass.

Dang that’s a solid collection, I want to try the bajie and the isn ebc. I do have the penon fan 3 though, but barely used it. Still gotta tip roll that one, and I think the btr7 might be too high output impedance for that. Been enjoying my tea pros and performer 7 quite a bit more, and with my new Cayin ru6…..holy smokes! Never tried an r2r until now.

Of the sets I have I’d say ziigaat Doscinco, xenns tea pro, hype 4 or I haven’t tried it but kiwi ears punch. I’d say deuce, but that midbass scoop…I haven’t heard that either so maybe it’s not as lean as it looks. If you can find a good deal the ikko oh10 is still really great, especially for that music.

Tea pro has better bass than the hype 4, but it’s close. I think the quality is better than the hype 4, and the mids have more body than the hype 4. Either are great though.

congrats! tea pro and t10 pro are the top two favorites in my collection. you are 100% correct about tip rolling the arttis. strangely what ended up working best for me are a random tip from the 7hz zero stock set, and an oversized kbear07

artti t10. if your budget allows, t10 pro and mangird tea pro. truthear zero red are great as well if the thick nozzles fit your ear. when it comes to sub bass it is vital to find the right tips for your ear, so budget for that as well

Tarkov is also my main game. It definitely has some engine issues, but when audio does work, a good set of IEMs is essentially wall hacks. I still think it's worth it to invest in a good pair of ears for this game, especially if you ever play any Arena. For best bang for buck, I'd look at the used market if you know what sound signature you want. /r/avexchange has gotten me some great deals. I will always push for Yanyin Canon2's used because for <$200 USD you get yourself a comfortable IEM in a relatively compact size with a decent nozzle width. Sonically, it has a decent soundstage and imaging/separation, with enough bass to emphasize footsteps. If you were buying new, the Xenns Tea Pros are quite good. They're a step up in imaging and sound separation. I can't give an apples-to-apples since I haven't used the Tea Pros on anything but my RU7 DAC which artificially create a wider soundstage, but individual audio elements "stand out" fantastically with this set. I'm not sure if it's the RU7, but the vertical imaging on these is exceptionally good, better than the Canon2's. If I had bought these earlier, I may have stopped here and not gotten anything else. My personal go-to (if any budget is truly any budget) are either 64 Audio Volurs or U12T (depending on my mood). The holographic imaging on these is end-game. They're also relatively light and a small package so they fit very comfortably (although truth be told, I prefer the fit of the Canon2's). The Volurs have more bass impact but the U12Ts have more dynamic and tight bass.

I’m looking to find my hopefully “endgame,” IEM, but I’m experiencing a lot of mixed reviews across many sources. Every time I think I’ve made a decision, I see something that makes me double guess myself. I’m pretty sold on the Mangird Tea Pros, but am also intrigued by the Hype 4’s and Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch. Even something like the AFUL P7’s. I do love bass and my ears can be treble sensitive, as I listen to a lot of EDM and Hip hop, but I listen to pretty much everything. My main use is for competitive gaming and general gaming, and I’m currently using the Ziigaat Arete’s, but want that definitive “endgame,” if there is such a thing. My current collection contains the Arete’s, Apevoix Grit, and EW200’s. Any advice between the Tea Pro’s, Hype 4, Punch, and AFUL’s would be super helpful. TL;DR - looking for endgame IEM’s, between Tea Pro, Hype 4, and P7’s, mainly for gaming but also music.

Hm, I never really thought about it that way, but that is a good point. I’ve been following the list of Fresh Reviews, which is what made me get my first “expensive to me,” IEM, the Arete. The competitive game I main is R6 and I like more bass for R6 as the footsteps sound more “thocky,” which helps me place them better, but felt the Arete’s were never really my endgame. I figured the Tea Pro’s were the perfect step up for gaming and music listening on the side.

Yeah I took a peak at the rankings when I started looking for IEM’s more seriously after I bought the EW200’s as my first pair. The Tea Pro’s have consistently been appearing as some of the best IEM’s for the price tag, but like I said in a previous reply, I wanted to be certain before making that final decision. I think the Tea Pro’s are the right IEM to hopefully be my last IEM for a while until I see something else that catches my eye. Thank you for your reply!

tried them and I liked the sound, but my small ear canal did not like them...

For gaming and music in general I would recommend the ZiiGaat x FreshReview Arete they’re about 250usd but is the best all around iem for competitive gaming and music, if you want something better go for XENNS Mnagird Tea Pro, they’re around 360usd, the best one range IMO are around 150 to 400 usd

I'll take a bucket of salt with your statement; the Tea Pro are absolutely terrible. Yes I've owned them & I couldn't sell them quick enough. There's a good reason there are waiting lists for Variations, even a few years after release & they're regarded as one of the best IEMs of all time. The Tea Pro seem to be flavour of the month for people who have finally decided to spend more than $70 on a pair & they will defend them to the death. Utter dogshit & not 10% as good as the Tea 2.

I'm not 'your guy' you condescending mug & if you had more serious sets/knew what you were talking about, I don't believe you'd think the Tea Pro were anything except utter crap with horrific mids, dreadful bass & terrible treble - the Tea 2 were much better. The Variations are my out & abouts. Only the Hype 4 are another pair I'd consider for that spot. If you're comfortable staying with the opinions of others - it seems most of the people who bought the Tea Pro are the guys with 20 pairs of 15-50 USD IEMs & suddenly went for a big boy set. I'm pretty sorted... IEMS - QDC Emperor/CA Astrolith/Fatfreq Maestro SE CIEM/Thieaudio Prestige Ltd CIEM/Final A8000/Sony IER-Z1R/Moondrop Variations  HEADPHONES - Focal Clear MG Pro/ Focal Stellia/Focal Celeste/Sennheiser HD800/Kennerton Magni/Kennerton LSA-H1/Meze Emperyean/FiiO Ft1

I think they are significantly better than the Xenns Tea Pro - which as a Tea 2 lover, left me very disappointed. For something with solid bottom end, the Hype 4 absolutely smash them... they're also a very good all rounder. I've worked in audio/music for 30 years & quite frankly if anyone tells you the Tea Pro are better than the Hype 4 (in any way) they're talking out of their arse.

They do absolutely everything better than the Tea Pro. This isn't about libraries. And it's very easy to push the bottom end down a little & vocals sound absolutely fine. FYI my Hype 4 were my out & abouts. They're a very safe recommendation but I personally now have Moondrop Variations as my out & abouts but they are not as safe a recommendation - personally I prefer them. I only want one pair of out & about as my main six sets are 1600-3000 & I don't want to take them out due to the humidity where I live. The only 500 & under IEMs I will genuinely recommend are the Hype 4 & the Variations. I've tried dozens at that price point. Maybe 100. There may be others, but there is very good reason both of these are absolute classics...

Personally think the tops are better. Tea pro lack sparkle, and tops have a slight more soundstage. The only drawback of tops is the mids are kind of recessed. But still a little bit better than tea pros Edit: I tried them again with balanced ending in smsl c200, and it sounds way better now. More energetic, and more range of frequencies and separation coming through. Sounds completely different. If you run these or the xenns top I recommend using balanced. I wasn’t very impressed with them without balanced

The bass muddies the clarity to be honest but after using them for about 10 hours of gaming they are being sent back. Sadly for PUBG these aren't good IEMS for a game which has a lot of explosive sounds which the bass overwhelms positioning. Did think i could justify keeping them but after todays session and moving back to the SM4 they are actually a down grade for the purpose i got them for. For Valorant or CSGO/ Arena based shooters i think they would be excellent but not a open environment which so many different explosives mortar,grenades,panzar and the redzone makes accuracy poor.

Sorry, completely skipped Hype 4. I got some other popular choices in the 300USD bracket like DaVinci, Tea Pro and Estrella. AMA if you are interested in comparisons against those.

All 3 are similar in tuning (different flavors of JM-1 AKA "meta tuning"). Tea Pro is the least treble emphasized. MegaBass is better in treble extension. Punch is MegaBass + some more treble. For my own preference, MegaBass > Punch > Tea Pro. The 3 perform really closely to each other so your preference will be the deciding factor here.

EBC80 is really impressive in technical aspects. Tuning wise, the bass is just the right amount, BC driver doing it's stuff of making the sound fuller, and EST drivers making the treble extension better. Personally I really like my Mega5EST Bass. The tuning is just right for my preference. If you are looking for super resolving sets, then DUNU DK3001 BD might be a better choice.. Tea Pro is the best meta tuned set you can get under 400USD, period. Don't expect it to punch above it's price tier though. EST and BC drivers are there for a reason lol.

I didn't enjoy using the stock cable much. The main reason is the stiffness. That's why I'm using Juzear Limpid with my set now.

Arete was a disappointment for me, slow and muddy, while mangrid tea pro has been a stand out “new meta” set for me.

bro ended up pulling the trigger on the Xenns Mangird Tea Pro, which is fucking wild

I'm on Dusk's side for this one. Dusk just comes off as alot more natural, transparent and detailed compared to Hype 4. I personally use the DSP tuning and Wow, is the bass so much better than Hype 4. Not exactly in the amount of bass but the quality. Dusk's bass is more snappy, accurate and dynamic while keeping the mids clean. The treble is also handled better with it having an emphasis but not too much to where it's sharp and edgy. The Analogue tuning can be like that to some but I still find it better handled on the Dusk. The Analogue is alot more lean and bright so if you want just more bass and the DSP isn't giving to you, maybe something like Xenns Tea Pro would fit better. Hype 4... As much as I want to like it, it's outclassed by multiple IEMs below it's price point. The bass dynamics are pillowy and bloomy so it's not the most satisfying bass for me despite how much bass it has. The bass's messiness also kinda effects the mids clarity for me because the bass just crowds it out with muffled slam which just makes the mids not as detailed as I would like them to be. the treble is also a little hot on some tracks so definitely more a V style tuning but it just doesn't sound natural, clear or resolute which is what I usually like in an IEM. Below it, IEMs like Ziigaat Odyssey, Performer 5+2, META all do a better job at overall sound quality and clarity. Going at the same price tho, Tea Pro is just way better Hype 4 in my opinion. The bass punch and tactility is really just wow on that. The "Lub Dub" of kick drums and the rumbling of the sub bass really is nice and it still keeps the mids clear and details while also having a more tame treble so it's less V shaped and more of a Neutral with a good bass boost. If you want that bass => Tea Pro If you want clarity and naturalness => Dusk I find these 2 sets to be some of the best at the price point but these are just my opinion so mileage may vary but hope this helped to give more perspectives into your perchasing decision :)

Tried both, can say with confidence that Tea Pro beats Punch by a long shot

Just got tea pros yesterday. I tried the 3.5mm and 4.4mm port (this is my first time having a 4.4mm btw). Plugged it into my fiio ka17 dac and noticed some difference. Just like you said, 4.4mm increased the low end but it increased to the point it's a bit covering the vocals. So i still prefer to use 3.5mm. Might as well do a bit of tip rolling, since i still use the stock white tips. Tried using softears UC and jvc dot++ but I didn't really like the sound.

Hello. Its been about 2 months now that i use tea pros daily, and i have to say i fell in love with it lol. If you're into vocal just use kz starline or fiio hs20 tips and youre good to go. beware that the bass is a bit too much for me at first, but im completely fine with it now. Dont hesitate to buy tea pros since i think this is the best value you can get in 2024 And as for ka17, im fine with it and i dont have any major problems that made me want to upgrade. Its just a well balanced warm sound. If you want more of an analog sound you should try onix alpha or fiio k11 r2r.

Great review. I currently have the xenns mangird tea pros but I'm contemplating getting a cheaper pair to rotate it with so I don't have to use it all the time. Ew300 is one I've been contemplating and also the tripowin vivace, and 7hz sonus. Interestingly enough you found the ew300 better than the supermix 4. I might give the ew300 a try if I see it on sale. Also, best of luck with your website and I hope it comes out well.

I have the xenns tea pro. Haven't tried any of the others so I can't really recommend it. The tea pros sound great and has good bass while still maintaining rather clear vocals. I would recommend it for sure. I also recommend this youtube channel since it compares different iems https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4X1SfeMCnSo&t=406s. That is the tea pro vs the aful performer but they also have tea pro vs hype 4 and so on. Not all the iems on the list are there but it should help with your decision.

I have the tea pros as well. I like them but still not sure if it's the sound for me. I'm kind of new to iems.

Only iem I've tried in that price range and it's the kiwi ears orchestra lites and I recommend them. Above that the xenns mangird tea pro. That being said this youtube has a lot of iems you could demo. https://m.youtube.com/@GlennGaneAudio

These are currently my go to for casual music listening and watching YouTube and twitch streams. I break out my xenns mangird tea pro for gaming and when I'm using my pc though. Also when I want to do some serious music listening since I don't want to keep switching my 4.4 mm to 3.5 mm connection repeatedly. That being said, the zero 2 are amazing for their price.

Xenns mangird tea pro is my go to and I play warzone, black ops and mw 2019 mostly. I also have been trying my tangzu wan er 2 and they are pretty good too.

I have the tea pros and I recommend them.

Kiwi ears orchestra lites and even though I liked them I returned them and got the xenns mangird tea pro since fresh reviews said they were better for gaming.

It's a bit better but not 100 dollars more better, Imo. Footsteps sound more pronounced and I do feel like detail retrieval, and directional audio is a bit better but I think the orchestra lites did an amazing job as well. The tea pros is a bit more comfortable to wear over longer periods of time so that helps too.

Since you said no regard for pricing the Xenns Mangird Tea Pro. It cost like 360 $ but it's one of the best all around iem you can get right now. It's an awesome choice for one and done instead of buying a million budget iems. I don't have too many iems so I cant recommend much. The tea pro is my most expensive and i have 3 budget ones.

Got them last month and they have been good so far. They have good bass without being muddy. The vocals could be a little better though I think. Seperation, detail and sound stage is awesome. They are really great for gaming. I highly recommend tri clarion or divinus velvet wide bore ear tips. They are both wide bore and they help tone down and smooth out the bass a bit.

The Arete are definitely a better buy for just gaming, but the Tea Pro are probably the best "one and done" IEMs you can buy at the moment. I foolishly returned them on Amazon and after trying plenty of other IEMs, I sucked it up and rebought them.

I think even decent IEMs are a big upgrade from the typical "gaming headsets". It's also easier to find an IEM that is good for games and music than it is a pair of headphones that can do both. The typical picks for gaming headphones are usually studio/reference headphones that are shout-y in the mid-range. Meanwhile IEMs like the Tea Pro, Volume S, Arcanis, Canon II, etc seem to be great music IEMs that happen to be good for gaming. Even my Tanchjim Origin (by no means wallhacks tier when it comes to imaging/sound stage) is better in games than my HD600.

Blue 1s were my first pair, still use them for carrying around to listen to music. For the Tea Pros for gaming and music on pc. Blue 1s are amazing, especially for the price. I don’t regret the upgrade to the Tea Pros for a second since I had the budget.

This was definitely my experience coming from Blessing 2s. They are different tunings but I've really been enjoying my tea pros! Definitely a worthwhile upgrade in my opinion.

Hello to hobby beginner, Any non-audiophile should be able to readily hear the very noticeably improved technical performance which makes the music sound much more natural, alive, and clean. Purchasing the Tea Pro would deliver a significant and pleasing upgrade experience.

They kick ass. Thick warm bass. Very little bleed. Smoth transition to mids. Highs are nice but not the star of the show. Good imaging and separation. Soundstage is nice for an IEM. I like them better than the Hype 4. You won't be disappointed. I just ordered the meteor to see if that's an upgrade.

The closest to legal wall-hacks I’ve ever come to. Their performance in competitive shooters is phenomenal but also so well-rounded for music listening, immersive gaming, and more that I haven’t touched my SuperMix 4s, Crinacle Zero and Zero:RED in months.

The stock cable is pretty stiff. That’s about the only complaint I can think of.

Not the best at describing audio but they feel a bit more full and natural to me, like nothing is overly-aggressive, whereas the SuperMix 4s can get bright and almost piercing at times. The Tea Pros have less treble, more bass, and don’t get fatiguing. When it comes to competitive gaming, I’d describe the SuperMix 4s as having excellent separation, imaging, stage for their price while the Mangird Tea Pros I’d say are class leading with just flat-out superior separation, pinpoint and precise imaging and layering, making it way easier to discern individual elements like footsteps even in situations with lots of gunfire, abilities, grenades, and that sort of stuff going off.

Compared to the SuperMix 4s, they’re a little bit heavier and bulkier. The shell is contoured nice though and I can wear them for 8+ hours without any pressure buildup or discomfort.

Thats funny, Fresh Reviews himself rated the Xenns Top as the number 1 IEM under his A tier ranking. Yes, even above is own set, the Arete. I'd say watch his review of both before making your decision. I have the mangird tea pro (not the top) and arete, to my ears the Arete has a lttle nicer separation and soundstage. Might come off as a surprise to some, but thats what my ears are telling me. I havent been gaming competitively for years, but for now I am leaning more towards the Arete for competitive purposes

Yes he did mention that. He gave high praise to the tea pro, and it currently ranks directly below the xenns top on his list. But its also important to remember that audio is extremely subjective. I am only able to tell you my opinions based on my own personal listening experience. And to my ears, I felt that the arete had the better separation. I think that in part had to do with the arete being less bassy overall compared to the tea pros. It does not mean the tea pros aren't good at all, I think it's a very fun set and extremely comfortable to wear, actually one of the most comfortable IEMs I've used in a while. The arete (sound wise) is almost like a less energetic tea pro due to it being slightly less V shaped. But both suffer from the treble not being as resolving as it could, but I don't mind it.

I'd prob still go with the tea pro because its easier to listen for music.

I returned mine as they didn't fit me well. Too big for my ear opening.

I’ve had a similar problem. Check out Shure’s line of IEMs. They have a fairly unique shape that fit my ears really well. Not the most amazing soundstage you’ll find in an IEM but they still sound really good. Those are about $99. I also have a pair of Shokz Pro 2 Mini that work really well for hiking, laying in bed watching TV, or playing video games, etc. Those are about $175. But I finally came into the Mangird Tea Pros and they fit me perfectly and sound amazing! Those’ll run you about $350. Those were the standouts of my Music journey. I’ve had tons of other IEMs, earbuds, etc. and those three each really surprised me in their own ways.

Tea Pros are amazing. Probably my end game for a while. Amazing quality and sound at a fairly affordable price point.

It looks like You had almost the same journey as me. I've also been loving various genres mainly EDM, and playing games a lot, and I used SteelSeries Arctis Nova7 before using IEMs. 2 Months ago, I made my choice, blind buying Mangird Tea Pro from Ali and I just fell in love in it. I still like my previous IEMs(Delci, EW300, NX7 Mk4, Vivace), but Tea Pro feels just way too good in both music and gaming. However, I highly recommend you to try it offline or check the return policy. Their shape is very unique and it might be awkward, the fit is perfect for me though. Anyway, Good for you enjoying music ! Good luck and have fun : )

At the very first time, I thought it was a bit tight. But now it just fits my ears perfectly, as I mentioned. Maybe my ear has adapted to it, lol. Whether I eat or talk while listening, it just sticks to my sweet spot. The main reason I chose Tea Pro was gaming. And it's been very satisfying. It sounds literally accurate and never misses small footsteps. I also love its sound signature. I'm still trying to figure out the difference between Tea Pro and my previous devices. One thing I felt was that it even changed my sound preference. I liked Kefine Delci more than Ew300 last year. I think I just cared about the quantity of bass, but now I feel differently, I like EW300 more for gaming and its balanced tuning. And, Tea Pro has richer bass, sweeter vocals, and crispy but not fatigueing hat than EW300. It's definitely an upgrade and even the endgame for me. I have actually never searched for another IEMs since Tea Pro. Hope you get my feelings through my bad English and choose well. : )

I just bought Tea Pros and it’s gonna arrive later. Reading these comments make me think I made the best choice.

It’s unfortunate you got the SM4 as your first IEM. If you had gone for the Explorer, which is actually a much warmer, lush, relaxed IEM and you might have been happy with it for a long time. But getting the Explorer when you already established a floor with the SM4, might still leave you wanting to step up more. I think the tea pros might be a very good fit in giving you more base without sacrificing too much in details and technicalities. Be sure to watch and read some reviews of it, as well as anything else you’re seriously considering. Sometimes you’ll come on here and receive a blast of birdshot with at least a get dozen or more recommendations. It is useful for looking for a bunch to then dug into, but remember, no one here can give you a definitive answer.

You’ll definitely notice the difference in improved bass with the tea pro, and I think it’s going to be less bright than the S12’s you have.

I find them comfortable for an hour to an hour and a half, but then I start to get some pain and have to take them out for a bit. Not a big deal, but definitely something I noticed.

only downside is it's a bit bulky, at that price range I prefer Yanyin Canon a bit, other downside is it's not as good value as Apevoix Grit(has BC driver which may or may not work well for you), Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite(no venting) and Intuaura Splendor II(has too much venting if that is a thing, 0 isolation), Letshouer S15(needs EQ) tldr:/ great IEM, if it's tuning you like and got money to buy it get it but if you can live with some of the downsides of these $230-260 IEMs they are better value, I got myself Splendor II because I like low isolation

Bought them a couple months ago. No regrets, besides trying to clean them of earwax lol. They're great. So much fuller sounding, bouncy bass but still subtle enough to not take over a song. I cam from a pair of s12pros which I still use, but these definitely take it up a notch and it's hard to go back... long story short, get them. They're definitely worth their price and they're very very comfortable

**Source:** iBasso DX180 **Tips/Cable:** Stock everything **Music Source:** Apple Music Hi-Res (No EQ) Picked up the Mangird Tea Pro and paired it with the iBasso DX180, and this combination just works. The DX180 has a clean, neutral, almost clinical tuning, while the Tea Pro leans bassy-neutral and is very musical. Together, they feel like a perfect couple: one offering precision, the other offering emotion. The first track I listened to was ***Sur Niragas Ho*** by Shankar Mahadevan. I’ve heard this song countless times before, but through this setup, it hit me differently. The emotion, the texture in his voice, the subtle instrumentals I’m not exaggerating when I say it almost brought me to tears. **Bass** Satisfying is the word. The sub-bass is present and textured, but never bloated. Mid-bass has enough punch to bring warmth and weight to tracks without muddying the mids. The DX180 seems to tame the low-end just enough to keep it from being overpowering. **Mids** Vocals are a standout. Male vocals, especially in Indian classical and fusion, sound natural and emotionally resonant. The mids feel lush but not overdone, very engaging. **Treble** Detailed but never harsh. There’s enough sparkle to highlight cymbals and string work, but it doesn’t cross into fatiguing territory(I am not treble sensitive). I was surprised at how much detail came through without killing the musicality. **Technicalities** While I’m not a seasoned audiophile, I can say this: I’m hearing things in songs I never noticed before. Background layers, faint textures, instrument placement, it’s like rediscovering music I thought I knew. The imaging and separation feel precise, even if I don’t have the vocabulary to break it down like the pros. **Final Thoughts** The Mangird Tea Pro and iBasso DX180 combo is something special. It’s clean, emotional, detailed, and musical all at once. If you're someone who appreciates a neutral-ish tuning with satisfying bass and beautifully rendered vocals, this pairing might just be what you're looking for.

There are a few default digital filters on dx180. The short delay and fast roll off sounds best with tea pro in my opinion

Yes, it is definitely worth the money.

Are you kidding me? Tea Pro is way better than Davinci in almost every aspect.

I will keep it as short as possible. Picture this. You like some IEM. You listen to it. And you are ok, not just ok but happy too. Now you listen to the Tea Pro. And everything is changed. All your other IEMs sound weird now. As if you can’t go back to them. The Tea Pros are the only thing that sounds “normal” now. Nothing else does. Edit: some typos

This might be a polarising view but hear me out. The Tea pro is like walking through a cloud. Soft smooth and fulfilling. You sense everything but everything is cozy and relaxing. Where as the supermix4 is like running through a bush where you feel every leaf and thorn rushing against your body. Some might say it is exciting but not for others. I don't like the supermix4 at all. It is like a cheap wooden cart with a Ferrari engine. Get things done but not very pleasurable. I hope this helps.

As the others have mentioned, the Mangird Tea Pro are really great, especially with the Fiio HS20 eartips.

Fully agree with your two points, as someone who has a Tea Pro that I love and can’t capture that same magic elsewhere both ring true to me. Understanding subjectively and all, I still get the impression that drivers enable more unique or specialized tuning that wouldn’t be available with other configurations. I feel like I am starting to dig in here the more sets I sample.

You basically described all the things that the Tea Pros is very good at. I haven’t tried the Punch but hard to say anything negative about the Tea Pros with your wishlist.

I also have the Letshuoer S08s and they get a lot of praise but they are just not in the same tier of sets. Tea Pro does everything better in my opinion, possibly a side grade for a genre like metal but even then I like the separation the Tea Pros offer. To answer the initial question I think the bass would give it away pretty quickly. Tea Pro sounds/feels impactful.

Certainly do what makes sense for you but if you end up getting another set for $150-$200 quickly then do that again to upgrade to the Tea Pros (or other super recommended $300-$600 dollar set). Then you do run the risk of losing some cash on older sets they will succeed. The jump up to that mid range is a big one in terms of clarity/separation/soundstage once you get into the higher driver counts. I did the dance a little backwards and went to the Tea Pros for my 2nd set then tried to mess with cheaper options to see if other tuning sounded better to me. Fully failed that experiment in the end. I was just out about $300 bucks for the other 4 "budget" recommendations for various tuning models. If you wanted to stretch to something around the $200 dollar range, the Ziigaat Odyssey is very nice for the price. If you listen loud they get bonus points.

I posted above but I did this, I went Supermix 4 -> Tea Pro then started experimenting back to more budget models with different tuning (dark, treblehead, meta, etc). Ultimately, I would die on a hill that if done correctly more drivers is absolutely an advantage when it comes to clarity and separation. If you enjoy those specific attributes once you hit that $300-$600 range there is no going back. Moving up from the Tea Pro took me like 7 months, but I just got a MEST MK2 last week and it is unreal amounts of detail with a unique soundstage that you would just need to experience. Tea Pros will stay for gaming and laid back music listening, everything else will be collecting dust now which means dead money.

Nothing technical to add, just that I enjoy these posts. Again this is something that a laymen like me can "feely"craft but understanding the mechanics around it is interesting. This feels 100% accurate in my experience as a casual observer, some other common IEMs for gaming that are recommended would be Simgot SuperMix 4 and Mangird Tea Pro (I owned both of these at one point). When playing Hunt: Showdown to my ears it was objectively easy to tell that the SuperMix 4 had less overall bass AND it was also a lot slower to recover to spikes in volume (say a barrel or explosive detonating nearby). Once I had purchased the Tea Pros, the tightness of the bass was extremely noticeable and this seemed to help clean up some of the mids and low treble to make it easier to discern the separation in chaotic environments. Another interesting thought as you had mentioned the Arrti T10, I used the Letshuoer S08s which was a full planar set for a few weeks as well when I had just gotten into the hobby. The difference in the spactial "feeling" not the actual precision itself is another concept that I would love to understand. To me it feels like there is a difference between the precision and how distance plays out on the stage created. For example, I believe with all the sets I have mentioned I could get a good sense of direction based on a sound cue; however, all three sets have a very different resolution of 3D space. I attempted to test as best I could the difference between the MEST Mk2 and Tea Pros to see if I would like one or the other more over the last few days. The Tea Pro's space resolution feels less detailed but more accurate to relative distance, the MEST provides absolutely unparalleled detail but because of the recessed pinna mids messes with the distance some. Both could absolutely be used but one does a better job at creating space "around you" rather than "in front" of you. Is there any way to objectively analyze the perception of that 3D space that is being created?

Odyssey if you want the vocals more forward and bass isn’t as important. Tea Pros for stage, bass texture, and clarity. I lean toward relaxed vocals, so the Tea Pros win out for me, both are good sets though.

Love my Tea Pros, favorite set for gaming and second favorite for music. One slight complaint that I had was none of the included tips really resonated with me (foams were best to me but I don’t generally wear foam). That said if you can shrink the space a touch I can recommend the Final Type E tips.

All of this, Tea Pros are unbelievable value for gaming. I mostly play Hunt: Showdown and they do almost feel like cheating in some compounds. The sense of space is immaculate, both distance and directionality is about as good as it gets for gaming. I plugged in my UM MEST Mk2’s I recently purchased and immediately realized that they end up creating a sense of space in front of you. The Tea Pros do a better job of establishing space around you so I will continue to use the Tea Pros for gaming.

So I just got the MEST MK2s last week, and they have become my favorite musical set almost instantly. It’s just so pleasing and unique it’s hard to describe. I have also messed with Letshuoer S08s, Simgot SM4, Ziigaat Odyssey, Kiwi Ears Canta (least favorite so far), Letshuoer DX4. Tea Pros are where it’s at for value/performance for me. Odyssey might be better value overall but its lack of stage/space makes me appreciate the MEST/Tea Pro more.

I have these and they are so good. Music and gaming is incredible

The tea pro is a solid set. If you’re disappointed and aren’t able to return/exchange, it has pretty good resale value. You could sell it easily on avexchange or head fi. Budget sets these days are phenomenal, but there’s been some great sets in the 250-400 range lately. Haven’t heard the Delci AE so I can’t tell you how much of a jump it would. The tea pro is great and versatile set. What are you using it for and what’s your source?

I own the Tea Pro. Also had the MP145, Kiwi ears Awther, and ZiiGaat Odyssey. I kept the tea pro and returned the other 3. The tea pro has a more clean and open sound to my taste (mainly metal, classic rock). The Aether was too flat, and got sibilant at higher volumes, the mp145 was ok, but the shells are enormous, the odyssey would be my second pick, but wasn’t as clean as the Tea Pro sounded. The odyssey had more of a wall of sound as opposed to the teas more open and layered sounds, even in the most busiest of metal songs. Hope this helps, I’m happy to answer any questions!

I’d say I have pretty small ears as well. They fit surprisingly well actually. They are very comfortable and have a custom like shell design so they fit really nice. No pain and a good seal. I use some wide bore tips and it adds a bit more sparkle and opens the already pretty nice soundstage up. They are very comfortable to my pretty small ears. No issues with the wider nozzle.

Depending on what type of games you play, if its fps, definitely go with Tea Pro. The imaging and staging on this is awesome. As I've tested it, you can hear clear directional and distance sound.

Imo the only bad part is how big they are and it kinda hurted my ears after a few hours of listening but other then that, they are an amazing sounding pair as everyone else has already described

The Aful is a great all-arounder. That or the Tea would probably be my pick. I haven’t tried the others, but am curious about the Ziigats. I took the Orchestra Lite off my own tryout list because I’ve heard they’re uncomfortable due to the nozzle size. 

Tough question. The Tea Pros have punchier sub bass but for everything else I like the Aful a bit more. I tend to like warmer/neutral for music with a lot of guitar. If I was mainly using either for gaming or movies I’d pick the Tea. They have more rumble and you can tell exactly where other players are (the imaging is crazy). But they’re still great for music imo.

I bought a modded ps vita and wanted iems for that and got zero reds and low and behold I preferd them over my dunu falcon pros so much that I bought mangird tea pros for my main setup, zero red are truly amazing if you like the tuning.

Just my opinion but I found the Hype 4 too harsh on the treble and sibilant. Dusk was quite safe and neutral, I instead went with the Mangird Tea Pro.

I've owned both sets. While the Arete is great for detail retrieval and it's tonality regarding music listening is superb for its price point, I was concerned about the build quality, a BA on the left side was faulty out of the box. Funny enough, I also had a QC issue with the Tea PRO (channel imbalance) but XENNS recently redesigned their nozzles so it looks like they fixed it now. The Tea PRO is still a sub tier above the Arete in shooters regarding depth and verticality perception and the build quality is waaaaay better with the alluminum alloy but will be a little heavier with a little better ergonomic shape. It is also warm with slight darkness in the treble with the Arete being more neutral with the low end I would describe as being barely enough for most. Arete is basically on the same tier in-game (OW2) maybe sublty better than the Hype 4 and S12 2024 when I was testing those. Techs and Tonality across various genres are still 10-20% better on the Tea PRO as well to me on average. Stock accessories on the Tea PRO are good, much better than the Arete's. If you can discount your way to near 300 on the Tea PRO, 100% get it I even think its good at its MSRP. Only set I found "better" that I have is the TOP but its not by much at all. Eartips I recommend are Penon Liquer Orange.

Ive owned the Tea PRO and Hype 4 Tea PRO was better in tac shooters when it came to depth and verticality perception, hype 4 was good to but was a little further away and the build quality is better on the Tea PRO (metal alloy). There is a chance you run into a QC issue with channel imbalance like I did on the Tea PRO. Hype 4 is a \*little\* more fun but I would say both sets are on par musicality-wise just depends what you're feeling that day. Hype 4 shell is a bit bigger Tea PRO is more of a medium size. If you like treble energy, then I would rec the Hype 4 over the Tea PRO. Sub bass rumble is a little more apparent on the Hype 4 on songs like Kill Jill. Can always get the Hype 4 off Amazon first and if you don't like it, return and get the Tea PRO to try out.

also I saw someone recommend the 61T which I also owned prior, its hard to get a good seal but you can make it work, the shell on that set is also large while not having the best ventilation tea pro and hype 4 blow that set out of the water imo

Tea pro still better imaging and detail

I own the pro, hype 4, and p7. Of the theee, the p7 is most comfortable to my ear canal. It is the only one of the three that requires EQ for me, BUT with EQ, the p7 is beyond what I thought would’ve been possible in a unit that’s so inexpensive. If you’re not going to EQ, the hype 4 and pro are literally a 50/50. Fit is for me the most important thing since I can EQ.

If I were you, and I’ve bought 2 sets of hype 4, I’d get them second hand at $250 and get a Qudelix Bluetooth dac/amp and you’ve got a powerhouse of a set up. At that same price you can also get a new P7 and EQ it lol. It’s a stellar iem for the price. Either way, you’ll be impressed. I personally would get the tea pro just for the fact that it’s got a metal chassis( if you’re opposed to used gear)

I've heard both, I already had the tea pro and listened to the volume S during canjam for a short session, I still preferred the tea pro because I liked having a little more bass and the treble on the Volume S was a bit much for me, but I am treble sensitive.

I just bought the mangird tea pros. Do you have any recommendations for tips or which to use in from the box?

The tea pro is a world class iem that contends with Iems 3-4x price. Note I’ve never heard the p7. But based on your preferences the pro is great. Amazing satisfying bass and never sibilant.

I got timeless 2 Saturday and the rest pros Sunday. I notified Amazon I was returning the timeless just after listening to half a song with the teas.

What a great review! They’re 20% off now and I’m tempted to give them a try. I have the MP145. They were my first decent IEM I got last summer. I got the tea pro in December and they’re my favourite by far, for now lol.

Having originally got into the hobby to improve my audio cues in Hunt Showdown; objectively changing the source of the audio in relation your ears/eardrums has an advantage. I looked over the recommendations and originally landed on the Tea Pros and could easily get better positional awareness from my DT990s on the same DAC/Amp. My new favorite for music is the MEST Mk2, cannot game with them in the same way because of unique tuning but if you want to FEEL in the game there is no replacement. While I will use the MEST almost for everything other than games . The Tea Pros have a very accurate representation of direction and distance in relation to the sound source which is great for gameplay.

I own both but I'm addicted to the Hype 4's clarity. The tea hurt my ears :( but they're good too!

Are you American is the first question, because with all the price fluctuations, I don't quite know how to give a recommendation. The Tea Pros are tried and tested goodness so that's a good option. The doscinco and it's other variant is also pretty decent. The ziigat odyssey is also a pretty good choice.

The Tea Pro is a tried and true all rounder with more emphasis on the base, a step down would be the ziigat odyssey

The Delci AE is a great IEM, but it has its limitations. The Tea Pro is significantly better in almost every way. You wont be disappointed.

Ya know, at first I didn't think I was going to like the cable packaged with the Kima 2. However, after using it for so long I realized just how nice it is. Hey, the Tea Pro is a fantastic iem! Good for you. I didn't have them in my possession long enough for a proper review (tour set) but I enjoyed every minute I had them. I still have the OG Mangird Tea and it still holds up against the competition. Still some of the best vocals under $300. My opinion of course. However, the Tea Pro is much more versatile. Very nice set.

I'm the other way around, SM4 is very fun for me, I really like treble to the point where they r sibilant. The treble details is just great and the bass decay is super fast so it doesn't close the higher regions. The tea pros however are very dark and feels boring for me instead, it's still very detailed and the seperation is very nice, but it's so dark and I cannot feel the treble extension

I actually think your gear is kinda pleb.. I have Traillii, Jewel, Storm, RN6, XE6, Apx SE, susvara, Empy 2, etc but who cares I still think tea pro was pretty damn good 😊

I had the tea pro and there is nothing wrong with it, they are very competitive in this price bucket. But that it competes with 3-4x the price is simply not true. I have the Dunu Glacier as well and it’s quite a big difference.

☕️Pro is good but you can also check the used market for getting a higher Tier Set. I feel like upgrading the volume S to tea pro is not a huge jump. Even if some Fanboys disagree.

Ended up returning the deuce. I do think there was a tangible channel imbalance but definitely a big part was fit. I was lucky enough to demo and tea pros, hype 4 and a few others yesterday at can jam and loved the tea pro so I ordered some on sale on AliExpress!

Appreciate the detailed response. I'm starting to think something is wrong with my pair. Feels like 75% of the bass is coming from the right side. I'm also having some fit issues even after switching to the large tips. It sounds better when I hold them in but still get the perceived channel imbalance. I haven't experienced that with other headphones so I don't think it's my ears. Probably going to go for the tea pros.

a lot of ppl like the look of the tea pro but im not a fan haha.. i do have them and love them very much but wasnt always a fan of the look

im a fan of most of the Ziigaat models i think those are cool.. also like the Thieaudio shells.. specifically the hype 10.. tbh looking at the tea pro right now i guess my biggest gripe is just the mangird text on it haha.. i love the iems tho... what are some of yours?

ahh thats to bad. thats the dream tho just a gorgeous set with the best tuning that suits you. i still have some iems to try ill only be going up in the price bracket from here on out but ill be using the tea pros awhile before i make that jump!

I think the Tea Pros are the best all around iem with emphasis on the bass. Aren't many in that price range that I would consider better. Most of what everyone is suggesting are more neutral and vocal iems. Won't make me stop and say wow. Up from the Tea Pros, i'd be looking at the ThieAudio Origin or the Flipears Legion. Leading to the Tea Pros, I would have the ThieAudio Hype 4 and fhe Dunu Davinciis.

have u demoed the hype 4s before? honestly I prefer the bass physicality of the volume s over the hype 4, but the bass quantity of the hype 4 is the best out of the tea pro and volume s, though as a whole (bass, mids, treble) tea pro would be better than hype 4 imo, because once you get used to volume s vocals you would find hype 4 vocals to be weird and unnatural, compared to tea pro where it is more tolerable

Honestly worth it. I find if I take them out for around 20 minutes, I'm good to go again. People understate bass quantity on these. Much more than s12 2024 and make Arya Stealth seem anaemic. Kiwi Ears Singolo feels like a little 8 inch subwoofer and the Tea Pros feel like dual 15s... Using a Fiio BTR15 for wireless and Fiio K7 for desktop use.

Depends on what gaming you’re taking about. Single player any IEM will do. For competitive I use supermix4 and tea pros.

I use my moon drops chu2 for casual gaming for my switch. I alternate between supermix 4 and tea pros for pc.

Just started using the tea pros in tarkov and oh boy I am impressed. Can hear everything like I'm actually there

I love both my hype 4 and Tea pro. I feel like when I'm looking for more fun I reach for the tea pros, but for more relaxed I go for the hype 4s. Both these sets have become my favorite go-tos. You won't be disappointed!

I have several 200ish iems and some cheaper. i bought tea pros and i think i find them the most disappointing. they sound very tinny. i think it might be the ba's

I really like Elysian Pilgrim and there are many in this price bracket that are very good. For you, I think Softears Volume S might be a good pick as it has decent soundstage and great vocals for your games and media. It is not perfectly neutral but it is slightly exciting with a V-shape tuning (slight boost to bass and treble and mids are slightly recessed) which is likely preferable for music. However! I think Tea Pro is a pretty good all rounder already. Of course, its peers may excel a little bit more in one thing or another. In my opinion, buying another IEM in the same bracket — same price and similar all-rounder ability — as Tea Pro is not really worth it. You could technically get a little more bass or treble in one, maybe a little more detail or resolution in another, so it’s up to you if that difference is worth paying the same price again. If you want a wow factor again, you could try an IEM with a significantly different tuning or strengths (much more bass or much more treble). You wouldn’t necessarily have to pay as much, too, if you experiment with lower priced sets. Hope this helps!

okay, for starter, i only got em6l and tea pro for now. if i can describe it, the em6l sounds... loose, like it sounds good, but it doesn't engage much. now if we're talking about tea pro? the sounds grab you tightly like it's saying, "Look at me only." one thing i found funny, when i do a/b comparison test on a 8d video on barbershop, i find that, yeah i can feel the snipping scissors, i can hear the footsteps of the barberman on em6l but like i said, it's just good enough. but when i put the tea pro, i can accurately tell where he is, what he is doing, and heck, the snipping scissors felt so real it tickled my ears and brain. i did a little illustration for this, i hope this can explain a bit [here it is](https://imgur.com/a/Ti7p5ue) edit: the box in the image is supposed to represent the soundstage. so while the em6l is wide, it is somehow narrow too. while the tea pro is, well, wide in width and height.

Mid-high: Moondrop Variations, Sa6 Mk2 (530€) Both better than all you wrote. High: 7hz Supernova, Monarch Mk2 (800-900€) And there are much more better +1400€ For me, of your list I think best overall will be Estrella, Tea pro and Odissey. Different tunning.

Appreciate the input, and I really enjoy this tier list! Have you listened to the new Tea Pro? I listened to it at CanJam and loved it, possibly more than my Xenns Top. And what didn't you like about the Pilgrim?

The Tea Pro is a perfect companion set to the Pilgrim. I see my TP as a poor man's Pilgrim Noir- it's got the warmth, mid bass, but still all the details.

Tea Pro is my best buy from my last bought 5 iems and I think I can walkaway with it quite few years time. No.1 - Tea Pro No.2 - Performer 5+2 No.3 - Tanchjim Origin No.4 - GizAudio Chopin No.5 - Supermix 4

had the supermix 4 for almost a year now, tea pro for a week now i really love the SM4 for the technicalities, agree with u/collapse-s's comment, by default they can get really piercing due to the Planar & PZT managing the trebles, but it's something you can ease with some EQ without degrading the audio quality (compared to other pairs you can easily EQ them) and you get a really clear and precise sound (blew my mind honestly) where they're lacking for my taste is audio stage for gaming, idk about the other but i find it hard to pinpoint enemies vertically, and enemies behind me feels in me somehow (really strange to describe...), really really hard to play competitively with them, i'm sometimes lost in the action cause of that the tea pro has been insane regarding that aspect, coming initially from a MMX300 headset which is a beast of audio soundstage for gaming, that's the closest I've ever heard so far with IEMs. pinpoint is really the term to use with them music-wise, i find the tea pro a bit less clear than the SM4, but that may be cause i'm used to the insane trebles of the SM4 (don't get me wrong, the sound is far from boxy and is really great) (best reference for gaming i heard: MMX300 headset; games i play: val, ow2, apex, dbd)

I had the Monarch mark 3's. Loved them but found them fatiguing. Sold them and got the Tea pro's. They don't fatigue me and I don't miss anything in the sound. Great IEM for the price, great IEM period tbh.

I own both and I would have to say the Tea Pros are just all around better for gaming. The Kiwi's were the king for a long time but when I switched to the Tea Pros I was blown away by the upgrade. I'm actually selling my Kiwi's right now. That's how good the Tea pros are.

Yes they are IMO. They are not as big and I can definitely wear them longer.

I use the Arcanis and tea pros. For gaming, they are both equally capable. It's a matter of frequency response preference. Arcanis is more natural sounding, so it's more immersive when gaming. The Tea pros may be more musically tuned, on the other hand. The differences are slim any way you look at it. They both use knowles BA but the Arcanis PET drivers offer better bass performance. Arcanis uses higher quality drivers but uses only 5BA while the tea pro has 6BA. Arcanis will offer almost the same technicalities as the tea pro but with a bit more detail retrieval and a wider soundstage, but the difference is small. Whether that's worth the higher price tag is up to you

Tea pros, Arcanis, volume s, dunu sa6, sa6est, isn h60, any hybrid, tribrid, or multi BA iem around $300-600

I got my Arcanis earlier than expected, so here's some info that I don't think you'll find anywhere else on Reddit at the moment. Soundstage: width is a 9, height is an 8, and depth is at an 8 with stock ear tips. Instrument separation and imaging is a 9. It has a slight edge over my tea pros. Resolution is on par with the Elysian pilgrim, hype 4, and tea pros despite the comparatively recessed treble region. I'm still surprised by how natural my music sounds with this set. It's an interesting balance of musicality and reference tuning.

Tea pros for thicker mid bass, Arcanis for more of a vocal-forward tune...

Currently using blessings 2 for about 2-3 years. Went to an audio store in my country to try new 300-400$ price range IEMS. Immediately love the Tea Pros. Went home to order it online because it’s cheaper by about 30-50$. Stuck in production delay right now for 1-2months :(

I'm quite pleased with them. I started in iems in the wrong direction, the expensive ones. So far my history is shure se846, Noble k10, campfire Solaris, anole vx, empire ears legend x, and then Oriolus traillii. Then I wanted to get into headphones the same way, settled with the dunu sa6 mkii and fatfreq maestro mini for my iems. Found a good deal on tea pros, got em and it's what I listen to the most now. I do miss some lushness in the mids, but my music is better suited to v shape anyways, probably my ideal would be u shape (EDM, pop, hip hop) and I only got it because I heard it was good for gaming. It's so good at all of that, that I listen to it more than the Stax setup I bought. At retail price, I'd strongly consider it. At sale or good condition second hand, it's an instant buy for me

Scarlet mini by far. Love the bass. Ive only tried 6 iems so far : arete(returned but were fine), tea pro(returned too big for me), thieaudio origin(returned also too big), duece(returned not enough bass) 64 audio u4s(is my all arounder and used for gaming), and fatfreq scarlet mini(my favorite for music) Dac: currently using btr17 but plan on returning as I ordered a hiby r4. In the past I used a fio k3 for my open backs.

If you have little ears don't go for the tea pro. Haven't tried the other two so I can't give any feedback there. Not sure if I have small ears or not but the tea pro was painful as hell on my concha and antihelix. Edit: the sound was amazing just incredibly uncomfortable for me. Not enough sub bass but great mid bass and a nice sparkle in the treble.

I've been preaching tea pros! They are pretty amazing.

I started my journey with Kefine Kleans to timeless og to performer 5+2 and now to the tea pros. They all sounded great in their own way but putting on the tea pros is like listening to music for the very first time as if every other headphone ive ever heard was veiled. I normally wear 6xx headphones on a jds lab element iii and have a hard time finding a better headphone but these tea pro iems are better than every other model mentioned here. They do something magical. I'm on spin fit cp100 tips and a fiio k11 dac.

The nozzles are a little large and could imagine discomfort with smaller ear canals unfortunately. I didn't experience this but just warning. I've used senny 58x, 6xx, 650 and hifiman 400se; the only reason I'd wear those now are long play sessions or to hear my surroundings better. I think they are 100% worth the money and recommend them. The cord is pretty great included tips have variety but they are sorta mediocre.

Well, I love my bass too and have had a few experiences trying to get great bass (but not muddy) and nothing comes even close to ThieAudio Origin. Sorry about the price though. Hype 4 and Tea Pro are nice for half the price but they cannot compete with Origin, even EQing them to Origin, it’s not the same unfortunately.

Probably the ZiiGaat Odyssey from the ones I tried. In actuality, my favorite is my Tea Pro which I got used for under 300 in mint condition

I have both. They are quite similar. I can’t really say I prefer one over the other sound wise, both are awesome. But from a value standpoint the Tea Pro is much better. Unboxing experience is great, great accessories package, metal construction feels awesome

Hmmm im not a basshead. I like a balanced sound. So i tried the teas and the p7. In the end i returned and sell them. Teas were too warm with too much bass. Tried eq but didnt work for me. Teas have nice soundstage and the bass is high quality. The p7 was not bad but i dont like the presentation in general and stayed with my fermats. I bought the studio4 instead...

Sameee, tea pros with headphones hd560s

Footsteps and voices 2/3 tea pro. Big boom hype 4

Monarch mk3 has better layering, better separation but sometimes same as with hype 4 it hurts my ears on long sessions of cs2 cause of the gunshots but not as bad as with hype 4 only tried monarch 5 days, the tea doesn't hurt my ears but I don't enjoy it as much on music. Tea has 70 of a wide stage sensation while the hype 4 soundstage gets a little well bloomy but it's not bad, some enjoy it

So I got home and tried a bit of fallout 4 with the Hype 4 and tea pro, they're are almost equally tea comes top on layering. but explosions like with the mini nuke or the gattling laser torrent thingy or exploding a car are just a little more boomy or rather emotional more fun on the hype 4, but if you don't care about those the tea is better, you can hear where someone is hiding when in an ambush a lil better, I heard a bit faster when a rad scorpion came to me, but just a little really not so crazy just a tiny bit more and well there is less sub bass Wich is the strong part on the hype 4. Also the ear tips are huge difference, Im currently using spinfit 140 and 360 and the stock are good but not as confortable as these, I can use the iem for longer periods without removing them and sound a lil better, the 360 help the bass a lil and the 140 are more in the neutral side of things

I prefer the Tea Pros over the Aretes but in their price bracket I can't think of a better model.

The bass is well-defined and not overwhelming, ensuring a clean and precise sound with an emphasis on sub bass so its not bass heavy. They are Phenomenal for FPS gaming too as I have found out recently.

Hype 4 is a very good all-rounder for 300€. Don't buy into the Tea Pro hype. It's a good IEM, I listened to it back to back with my Hype 4, and while it sounds "proper" it's not as engaging as Hype 4.

Unlike a lot of other people, for me it wasn’t love at first “sight” (sound); for me a took a bit of tip rolling to find the right ones and to get a good fit. Now, I absolutely love them, but between the Hype 4 and the Tea Pros I’m still more drawn to the Hype 4. Hard to explain exactly why as the Tea Pros sound phenomenal, but there’s just something about the Hype 4 that keeps me coming back for more

Hi. Generally you don’t need an amp with IEMs. An apple dongle will be just fine for almost any situation. You might end up like me that the volume steps will be too large on your phone. I bought a dongle dack with physical volume controls, but it was more of a feature thing than SQ issue. I causually game on a PS5 with the “edge” controller and it’s 3.5mm port is more than capable of driving all my iems. With my orchestra lite it hisses however so I had to use an adapter which solves the issue. My other IEMs do not hiss when directly connected to the port. What you should choose depends on what your priorities and tuning preferences are. I’ve tried all my IEMs for gaming and when playing competitive shooters, their characteristics highly influence how easy it is to accurately pinpoint the direction of audio clues, like footsteps. If you dont play shooters, how immersive the IEMs will be will be mostly a tuning thing. If they are close to your taste they will be good! I own the trutheat Zero Blue, which is quite good for gaming alone, but for music it has it’s limitations. Not that it’s bad - but with complex music I find their midrange to be not cear enough. My Orchestra Lite is better when gaming - and also much better for music. Again, it’s tuning makes it ever-so-slightly bass shy for some parts of my music library, so I kept on looking. My latest purchase - the Tea Pro’s seem to be a great allrounder. They do well with all kinds of music for me. I don’t feel I’m missing on anything, and they are quite good for shooters. You can clearly pick out the audio clues and tell their direction with pinpoint accuracy. The PS5 controller drives them fine.

I had a similar dilemma, demo’d the Hype4, Tea Pro and Punch and I’ve settled on the punch as my “end game” for now. I found the tea far too relaxed sounding, worst of the bunch. Inoffensive tuning but zero excitement for me. It was also the least comfortable as the wide bore meant I could only use small tips and still felt pressure after a while. Hype was very nice, brought emotion out of the music but I found the bass to be too “crunchy” if that makes sense to you? Fit and comfort were good though I don’t personally like the front facing vent as I need isolation. The Punch is just right to my ear, this feels “hi-fi” to me. The bass sure is powerful, digs deep and yet never overwhelms the highs or mids. They even make flat old punk records sound powerful, honestly my favourite audio device currently. It’s definitely the chunkiest IEM I’ve used but still fits comfortably through multi hour sessions.

I’ve directly compared tea pro with punch and found the nozzle on the tea to be too wide. I could only use small tips and still got painful pressure and heat buildup after 20 min or so. No such issue with the punch, can wear it for 3 hour sessions and feel nothing. I did replace the overly firm stock tips with kiwi ears flex tips instead as the other poster mentioned they aren’t great included tips (they’re the exact same ones you usually get with ziigaat iems, same manufacturer)

My pilgrim can with dead sub bass in one channel. Returned immediately and went with tea pro.