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“The TRN Medusa is a budget IEM under $50 offering engaging sound with strong bass detail and generous accessories. Good entry point for audiophiles, though build quality is plasticky and treble can fatigue during long sessions.”
Excellent bass resolution and detail retrieval for the price point
head-fi.org"The bass presentation of Medusa to be the most resolving compared to the other frequencies"
Generous package with seven pairs of ear tips including balanced, treble, and memory foam options
youtube.com"They come generous selection ear tips, seven pairs, including balanced, tet, memory foam options"
Comfortable ergonomic fit suitable for extended listening sessions
youtube.com"Comfortable extended sessions secure also contributes good passive noise isolation"
Excellent imaging and spatial sense for instrument positioning
head-fi.org"The imaging seems correct, I can quite well locate where each sound comes from"
Surprising detail retrieval and technical performance at budget price
head-fi.org"In terms of the detail it can show, the truth is it is surprising for what it costs"
Plasticky shell prone to cracking and scratching with rough handling
head-fi.org"Just be sure not to throw it around and use the included case after use to avoid the plastic cracks"
Upper treble peaks can become piercing and fatiguing during long sessions
head-fi.org"Peaks that become somewhat piercing, and in long listening sessions they can tire a bit"
Male vocals lack body and depth, sounding thin
head-fi.org"Deep male vocals do feel somewhat thin. It is not that they sound bad, but they do not have that weight that fills you"