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TRN Medusa Headphones High-performance HiFi Earphone DLC Dynamic Drivers IEMs with 2Pins Cable Earbuds For xiaomi
Expert Take
The TRN Medusa is a competitive sub-$50 single-DD IEM with second-gen DLC driver technology that delivers impressive detail retrieval and solid imaging for its price class. Sound signature skews bright with lively female vocals but male vocals lack body and deep male voices sound thin. Sibilance peaks in certain tracks can cause listening fatigue during extended sessions. Accessories package is generous for the price. This is a "bright" tuning IEM that appeals to detail seekers but may fatigue listeners who prefer warmer signatures. 6.5/10 for budget Chi-Fi tier - competent but not exceptional.
Pros
- Generous accessory bundle includes multiple tip options, case, and interchangeable cable connectorshead-fi.org
- Solid left-right imaging for accurate sound localizationhead-fi.org
- Satisfying spatial sense with more depth than widthhead-fi.org
Cons
- Sibilance peaks become piercing in certain tracks during extended listeninghead-fi.org
- Male vocals lack body and deep male voices sound thinhead-fi.org
- Loses order and becomes confusing with complex multi-instrument passageshead-fi.org
- With sibilance, watch out: some high-pitched effects (glass, sparks, metallic sounds) can become a bit annoying if I play for long sessions.head-fi.org
- Now, it is not perfect either.head-fi.org
Expert Quality
78
Deal Score
34
Price
$34.16
Current Price
$34.16$83.31-59%
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