Come with me as I share my first impressions on the TINHiFi C0, “ELF”. This is TINHiFI’s comeback into the market that was merely teased with a single photo on their social media accounts. With such a lowkey release, does it ease TINHiFi back into a competitive market enough to give them momentum? Let’s find out!
Thank you to Linsoul Audio for sending these in exchange for my honest feedback.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS:
- Very barebones unboxing experience with a surprising amount of tips and earguides
- MASSIVE size for a bullet-style headset
- Awfully thin cable
- V-Shaped sound signature with emphasis on the treble
- Thick low end with good slam with a slight bleed into the midrange
- Slightly recessed midrange but acceptable vocal and instrument timbre with a forward upper midrange emphasis
- Sparkly, bright treble but potentially splashy or sibilant on some tracks
- Intimate stage with basic overall technical capabilities
NOTE: My C0 features a non-detachable 3.5mm cable, but they offer a detachable 2-pin cable version and a type C input. There is currently no announcements on the exact price of the product as well.
The C0 features a very barebones unboxing experience that rival KZs with the usual TinHiFi square flair if you’re familiar with how TINHiFi boxes their products. It comes with a total of 6 pairs of tips and some ear guides
One of the things that stand out with the C0 is its size and contrast with the cable. Such a massive unit and a ridiculously thin cable, like clown shows on a child.
Fit thankfully is pretty good, as long as you decide to tip roll because, despite the abundance of tips included with the C0, all of them are pretty cheap feeling and a little scratchy in the ear. But as usual, YMMV
As for the sound, it’s a slight V-shaped sound with a pretty intimate vocal presentation. Bass is elevated with good slam but has the instance of bleeding into the midrange. I’d argue the bleed works in favor for the sound as it makes the overall midrange timbre to be quite natural despite a noticeable recession.
The highlight (or downfall) of this set is definitely the treble. It’s elevated and decently extended with good energy and sparkle. This energy, however, might come across as a little harsh and sharp for people sensitive to treble. Vocals can come across a little bit too forward and shouty on some tracks, but it was pretty well-nuanced bringing out vocals with good detail.
Techs are just about basic. Stage is quite narrow, separation and imaging are on the basic level of being able to separate less complex songs but struggle with more complex tracks. Nothing special on this end.
On my first few hours of listening, I can confidently say that these are quite a fun and energetic set for those who like an intimate vocal presentation and a little bit of treble spice. I’ll listen to these more in the upcoming days and update you all on my full findings.
FULL REVIEW COMING SOON!
If you would like to order one yourself, the link is currently broken and unavailable. I’ll update this post once it is officially on sale.
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