Have lost track of TRN lately with all the other brands that have come out in the past year or two, but the TRN Conch looks interesting from the initial information I've seen of it
(I got the blue MT4 Pro about 2 months ago - still has the HBB logo on it). My overall findings were the same as yours initially. After switching over to a pure copper balanced cable (they do need a bit more power) or even the TRN Red Chain though, some of the weaknesses in the mids were almost gone. Maybe I did do some EQ bumps for certain tracks. Its still that cleaner/brighter and more transparent Harmanish sound signature, but slightly more balanced 👍🏾 with the cable and well matched eartips and DAC &/or source. Overall build quality is good and I am looking forward to future TRN models, with DDs. Thanks for the review. Subscribed.
@@PaulWasabii 🙏🏽 Not sure if they were going for the same type of sound like the TRN Conch (have not tested) to a degree with this MT4 Pro. I liked the looks and (blue) colour of this model better. Have you tested the KZ ESX 10th anniversary model by chance? I think it's really good. I'll search on RUclips here and your channel for this later when I'm free. The CCA Lyra is currently my default set for listening out of home - at cafes and such. Matches well with the portablr KZ DAC.
This is a nice looking package for the price. The lower end of ChiFi is really interesting, they just need to better tuning but I don't completely hate what I see here. Thanks Paul.
Nice coverage. I like mt4 pro signature, brightness. One query; wasn't og mt4 dual dd? Also comment: i think it is interesting that if you see Hbb quick take on mT4 you can see maybe he was lining up for the collab that wasn't.
You're thin harman description is really accurate, I am still figuring out why I like it for rock and roll, media etc. I'm also at the sweet spot for my tip. Roll with kbear 07. I tried trn sound stage tips big fail.
Yeah, I typically realize I made a mistake right after I say it like MT4 is a 2DD also. My brain was saying oh that's wrong but keep going. Harman style is about balance, small changes. On MT4 Pro, tips will probably make a big difference as you tried. I almost always start with KB07, but KB08 might get you more bass on MT4P.
Regular Castor which I haven't heard and MT4 Pro might be quite close, I'd pick the cheaper one. Castor Black is the bass heavy one and that one is different.
@@PaulWasabii Yea I grabbed the kz vader balanced and TRN couch for 40 dollar usd total. with coupons, Really good deal!! Wanna give the TRN ST7 a try in the future cuz someone on head-fi prefered them over their ea500lm for certain genre of music, like metal and rock.
Most sets in a similar price range are technically similar but it is the tuning that is different. So as I said, MT4P, slightly brighter and thinner, Hola is darker, not bright. Better isn't the right way to think about it, it is which plays back in a way you prefer it.
@@didericholsen6257Seems like they were working on a collab and things didn't work out and they decided to sell or give away the prototype units. But that's just a guess.
I don't know the official story but yeah, seemed to have started as a collaboration and terminated before it was finalized or agreed upon by both sides.
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Always great at providing explanations😉
Sometimes..thank you
Thanks for the review paul! I do really like the retro design it has.
Have lost track of TRN lately with all the other brands that have come out in the past year or two, but the TRN Conch looks interesting from the initial information I've seen of it
Yep, trying to get my hands on a Conch
(I got the blue MT4 Pro about 2 months ago - still has the HBB logo on it). My overall findings were the same as yours initially. After switching over to a pure copper balanced cable (they do need a bit more power) or even the TRN Red Chain though, some of the weaknesses in the mids were almost gone. Maybe I did do some EQ bumps for certain tracks. Its still that cleaner/brighter and more transparent Harmanish sound signature, but slightly more balanced 👍🏾 with the cable and well matched eartips and DAC &/or source. Overall build quality is good and I am looking forward to future TRN models, with DDs.
Thanks for the review. Subscribed.
Sweet. I tend to EQ alot. Its your set, your ears, tweak it to suit your style
@@PaulWasabii 🙏🏽 Not sure if they were going for the same type of sound like the TRN Conch (have not tested) to a degree with this MT4 Pro. I liked the looks and (blue) colour of this model better.
Have you tested the KZ ESX 10th anniversary model by chance? I think it's really good. I'll search on RUclips here and your channel for this later when I'm free.
The CCA Lyra is currently my default set for listening out of home - at cafes and such. Matches well with the portablr KZ DAC.
This is a nice looking package for the price. The lower end of ChiFi is really interesting, they just need to better tuning but I don't completely hate what I see here. Thanks Paul.
This is true, its quite close. For most people, tip rolling,maybe some EQ would put it in the right spot.
Love your reviews
Thanks
Nice coverage. I like mt4 pro signature, brightness. One query; wasn't og mt4 dual dd? Also comment: i think it is interesting that if you see Hbb quick take on mT4 you can see maybe he was lining up for the collab that wasn't.
You're thin harman description is really accurate, I am still figuring out why I like it for rock and roll, media etc. I'm also at the sweet spot for my tip. Roll with kbear 07. I tried trn sound stage tips big fail.
Yeah, I typically realize I made a mistake right after I say it like MT4 is a 2DD also. My brain was saying oh that's wrong but keep going. Harman style is about balance, small changes. On MT4 Pro, tips will probably make a big difference as you tried. I almost always start with KB07, but KB08 might get you more bass on MT4P.
Any plans to review the Aoshida x Letshuoer E20? Dual DDs as well so would be an interesting comparo!
No plan as they don't seem to be marketing it all that well so far.
sir, how it compare with chu 2?
Get Chu 2 or Zero 2
@@PaulWasabii ok👍thx
Generally speaking, which is better, the MT4 Pro or the KZ Castor?
Para mí el mt4 pro el castor es más bajos que nada los medios son nomal
Regular Castor which I haven't heard and MT4 Pro might be quite close, I'd pick the cheaper one. Castor Black is the bass heavy one and that one is different.
trn conch or trn medusa?
Conch
These or the TRN orca?
I haven't heard Orca. TRN Conch is a good value too.
@@PaulWasabii Yea I grabbed the kz vader balanced and TRN couch for 40 dollar usd total. with coupons, Really good deal!! Wanna give the TRN ST7 a try in the future cuz someone on head-fi prefered them over their ea500lm for certain genre of music, like metal and rock.
TRN MT4 PRO or KZ ZS10 PRO X ?
ZS10 Pro X. MT4 Pro is a bit thin, I wouldn't call that an upgrade
which one better with tin c2?
Tin C2 is a nice set, better than MT4
@@PaulWasabiibetter than mt4 or mt4 pro?
Can i get a link to your Discord server?
Find me here and dm me, discord.gg/uvkWgktC
how is it compared to similar budget iem? like chu 2 or hola or space travel and so on?
Most sets in a similar price range are technically similar but it is the tuning that is different. So as I said, MT4P, slightly brighter and thinner, Hola is darker, not bright. Better isn't the right way to think about it, it is which plays back in a way you prefer it.
is that an hbb logo
Yeah
@@TOM7952 but why ? I haven't seen a single announcement for this, even they didnt even mention it on the box
@@didericholsen6257Seems like they were working on a collab and things didn't work out and they decided to sell or give away the prototype units. But that's just a guess.
I don't know the official story but yeah, seemed to have started as a collaboration and terminated before it was finalized or agreed upon by both sides.
Trn has always big qc issues with all their products 😂😂😂
Me consta al quitar un eartip de un trn st1 se desprendió la boquilla junto con los cables que van soldados
the connector is soo bad and so fragile I hate this type of connector