• The Tinhifi T2 MKIII was sent directly to me free of charge by the brand. However, this does not influence my perspective, as will be seen by my numerous criticisms in this review.
• The Tinhifi C2 2025 is alleged to have copied the design of the Campfire Audio Andromeda. Not sure if this is the same case with the T2 MKIII (Tinhifi told me the T2 MKIII’s design is original). Of course, this is way beyond the scope of my review and I will focus solely on the product itself. I just wanted to provide some background information about the brand for your own interpretation and precaution.

• Inside the outer paper box, we find a hard box which houses the Tinhifi T2 MKIII and its accessories, including 2 pairs of narrow-bore eartips, 3 pairs of wide-bore ones, a pair of disfigured foam eartips, a horrendous MMCX cable and some papers containing contact, product and warranty information.

• The foam eartips are absolutely smushed likely because of improper packaging.

→ All in all, I would describe the unboxing experience of the T2 MKIII as mere average.

Build quality:

• The cable is disgraceful, for it is thin, has a rough texture and possesses what I can only describe as preternatural memory, making it extremely difficult to get a clean wrap. I also dislike the MMCX connectors, as they fit too tightly into the sockets, thereby hindering cable swapping (tip: insert a guitar pick into the gap between the connector and the socket for easier detachment). Additionally, they allow for the rotation of the earpieces, which sometimes makes the IEMs confusing to put on. The only saving grace is the metal plug, which is usually exclusive to high-end IEMs. In my opinion, the T2 MKIII’s cable is ever so slightly a tier above the standard cheapo cables that KZ offers with their budget models.

• The build quality of the earpieces is the star of the show here. They are fully made out of metal and are solid and hefty. Let me know what the design evokes in your mind. Personally, I think it looks like a snail shell or a subwoofer

Comfort:

• The weightiness of the IEMs actually streamlines wearing experience, as it anchors the earpieces deep in my ears. I would describe the design as semi-bullet style, allowing for a deep and secure fit.

Sound quality:

• Bass: The T2 MKIII is what I would describe as a bassy set. The subbass and midbass are accentuated, fostering a rhythmic and exciting listening experience. Pair that with a closed back design (no venting), and you have a mini subwoofer, which, instead of vibrating your whole body, vibrates your entire head, albeit not in a bad way.
• Mids: The mids, especially the upper mids on the T2 MKIII take a back seat, being somewhat overshadowed by the bass. Vocals and stringed instruments seem pretty distant. This pair is a dream for those who are particularly averse to the 3khz region (shouty vocals).
• Highs: The treble is boosted a little to balance out the bass. In my experience, there is some sibilance, but only in some rare cases.

→ Tinhifi T2 MKIII has a warm and relaxed sound signature, perfect for long listening sessions or when you just want to chill after a long day at work, at school, etc,... This set is perhaps still not room-shaking enough for bassheads, but is a gem for bassy music lovers. Seriously, it is such a vibe listening to Phonk songs such as “Murder in my mind” by Kordhell on this IEM. Personally, I would prefer a bit more upper mids for counterbalance since as it is, the T2 MKIII is simply too bassy and murky for me.

• Detail retrieval is excellent. On busy songs like “Chutzpan” by Avishai Cohen, I could hear all the nuances, though the bass guitar and drums do take center stage. Surprisingly, the occasional subtle “ahhh” vocal can still be heard despite now being much quieter.

• Soundstage and imaging: Since there is no vent on the back of the IEMs, the soundstage is not as expansive as something like the Tinhifi C2 2025. Nonetheless, it is sufficient enough to play video games like CS:GO (yes, I still play that dead game in 2025). I could easily tell enemies from left or right but not in the front or from behind.

Above are my opinions on the T2 MKIII with the default medium-sized narrow-bore eartips. I have tried the wide-bore ones and found that they reduce the bass and boost the upper mids. However, the treble also gained some volume, and thus sibilance became more frequent.

Verdict: The T2 MKIII marks a total deviation sonic-wise from its predecessor, the T2 MKIII. Instead of a flat reference style tuning, the MKIII chose an unorthodox tuning style that would only appeal to a niche audience (those who are extremely sensitive to upper mids). If you belong to that group, then the T2 MKIII is a life saver. Otherwise, if you have not known your tuning preference but love the aesthetics and build quality Tinhifi offers, I would recommend the C2 2025 instead, for it sticks much closer to the Harman line and has better soundstage and comfort thanks to its vents. That is not to mention the upgradability from the 2 pin connectors and its $40 price tag.

Overall score: 3.5/5 (Wanna see how this compares to other IEMs? Click here: here)

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