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 donā€™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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Weā€™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 itā€™s not an issue, could you please measure and report what is the nozzle width on the Tea 2?

Iā€™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 Duskā€™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€˜relaxedā€™, 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.

Iā€™ll probably check the SA6 at some point, everyone raves about itā€™s tonality.

Oh, funnily enough Iā€™m going to put up my SA6 Ultra for sale soon after I finish my review. If youā€™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?

Iā€™m now using the stock silicone because it gave me the best comfort/isolation.
Tried CP100, CP145 and BGVP W01 but didnā€™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 Iā€™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 didnā€™t have a reason to use others.

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I donā€™t know why itā€™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

Canā€™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.

Iā€™d kill for a TOTL IEM with Tea 2 tuning, itā€™s almost perfect for my preferences.

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

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