šŸ”¶ XENNS Mangird Tea 2

Not sure why, but the Periodic Rhodium with the Tea2 sounds like the music is coming out of a cardboard tube. I don’t recommend that pairing.

I am really enjoying the 7Hz-71 with them.

Edit: it sounds fine on my phone, which makes me think there is something odd with that USB port on my work laptop.

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We’d be interested to hear your thoughts on Tea 2.

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I am really enjoying it. I am a huge fan of the OG Tea, and this is a subtle, but more v-shaped take on that. It seems like it has a bit more detail and a wider sound stage. It seems like they traded some mid-bass for sub-bass. All of that is without a hint of sibilance. It is still the warm presentation like the original.

Both are very good, and I think I prefer the original a bit more, but that might be that the more unusual tuning stands out.

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I wanted to get the original Tea, but after purchasing it on Aliexpress I was told that they only have Tea 2s left and they are going to send me that instead. So, while I am still unfamiliar with that often discussed hear Tea sound, I got to try the second iteration of that IEM.

I have to say, as I expected based on the graph, the vocals sound a bit unusual. It will take some time to get used to it. That being said, perhaps as a result of tuning, there is a very interesting staging going on. Looking forward to using this IEM more

EDIT: Wanted to add that I am coming to this IEM from Blessing 2 and other IEMs with a more liberal pinna gain

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if it’s not an issue, could you please measure and report what is the nozzle width on the Tea 2?

I’ve found the info: ā€œNozzle, later measured with caliper was 5.40mm and 6.30mm at the lip.ā€

sorry, i dont log in here very often. but as you have confirmed then nozzle is smaller than eg dusk 2

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I got mine like a week ago.

Tuning is very solid, notes sound big on stage, stage size is decent, imaging not great, average resolution for a $350 IEM.

Biggest gripe is probably bass quality, it sounds very BA.

Compared to the B2:Dusk, Tea has a more pleasing tonality but falls short on techs in general.

This could be a byproduct of the Dusk’s forward upper mids, the Tea 2 dips after 3k from memory.

Tea 2 is no doubt a good IEM though the asking price is a bit too much IMO.

Easy rec at around $260, $350 is kind of hard to swallow given competition like the Aful Performer 5 exists.

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I really enjoy listening to this IEM. The sound is ā€˜relaxed’, you get some nice bass, solid lower mids, and parts of upper mids pulled down. Reminds me of SA6 in a way, but SA6 is more technical, IMO.

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I almost bought an SA6, but decided to go with the Tea 2 given the price difference.

I’ll probably check the SA6 at some point, everyone raves about it’s tonality.

Oh, funnily enough I’m going to put up my SA6 Ultra for sale soon after I finish my review. If you’re interested let me know! You get first dips :sunglasses:

For me the Ultra is at least A+ to S- depending on your library: JAY's IEM Ranking List - Google Sheets

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Guys, any eartip recommendation for Tea 2?

I’m now using the stock silicone because it gave me the best comfort/isolation.
Tried CP100, CP145 and BGVP W01 but didn’t have the same comfort.

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I dont have Tea 2, but Acoustune aet07 worked for me on OG Tea and on every set I’ve tried them.

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Personally I like the Tea2 stock silicone itself because it fits me perfectly. Tea2 is the only IEM in my collection that is using the stock earbuds cause I didn’t have a reason to use others.

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I don’t know why it’s so funny to me that a user named @tea is using the Tea 2, but it actually made me give a little giggle. :grin:

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Not sure how similar the shell is between Tea mk. 1 and mk. 2 but Final Audio Type E, Size M on my OG Teas fit perfect for my ears.

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The shells seem identical. They are the best fitting IEMs in my collection. I was very happy the Tea2 fit the same.

I tend to use CP100+ or Final E tips with them. I have CP100+ on both currently.

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My next IEM will be be the Top or T2 be interesting to see a comparison

Same, picked up the Tea2, during the 11.11 sale

Can’t do a comparison to the Blessing2, Dusk yet. Still breaking the Tea2 in.

Specific to my earholes, The Tea2 is a much friendlier fit. For the Blessing2, Dusk, I have to compress the foam tips and hold them in place, while they expand.

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For my tastes, Tea 2 > Dusk.

I’d kill for a TOTL IEM with Tea 2 tuning, it’s almost perfect for my preferences.

I like the B2:Dusk, but sounds a bit too thin in general.

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