Aful Explorer VS TINHIFI T5S

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

Aful Explorer and TINHIFI T5S are in-ear monitors. Aful Explorer costs $120 while TINHIFI T5S costs $129. TINHIFI T5S is $9 more expensive. Aful Explorer holds a decisive 2-point edge in reviewer scores (7.3 vs 5.3). Aful Explorer has significantly better treble with a 4-point edge and Aful Explorer has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge.

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Jaytiss Score
Aful Explorer
7.3 /10
Jaytiss Score
TINHIFI T5S
5.3 /10
Score gap: 2.0
Metric Aful Explorer TINHIFI T5S
Mids 5 5
Treble 7 3
Soundstage 6 6
Dynamics 7 5
Tonality 6.3 4.3
Technicalities 7 3
Take these comparisons with a grain of salt—we don't have enough Aful Explorer and TINHIFI T5S reviews saved yet to provide an unbiased result.

Jaytiss Reviews Comparison

TINHIFI T5S reviewed by

Jaytiss 5.3 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
D Tech
Great tonal balance, only lacks in imaging and highs.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B

Aful Explorer Details

Driver Configuration: 1DD+2BA

Tuning Type: Neutral with Bass Boost

Brand: AFUL Top AFUL IEMs

Price (Msrp): $120

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TINHIFI T5S Details

Driver Configuration:

Tuning Type: n/a

Brand: Tin HiFi Top Tin HiFi IEMs

Price (Msrp): $129

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Aful Explorer Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • A mostly enjoyable signature keeps things listenable despite a handful of quirks. It handles most playlists without major complaints.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • You get a controlled, composed performance, marrying decent clarity with a still-modest sense of space. A safe technical performer for the price bracket.
Mids C+
The mids are solid and dependable, though not especially remarkable. Vocals stay reasonably grounded in the mix.
Treble A-
The treble is exquisitely tuned, combining crystal detail with relaxed delivery. Micro-details emerge effortlessly.
Dynamics A-
You get outstanding dynamic agility, from subtle nuances to big hits. Impact comes with quick recovery.
Soundstage B
You can map the ensemble with confidence thanks to solid spacing and coherent depth layering. Ambient effects feel believable.

TINHIFI T5S Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C-
  • It struggles with balance, producing a lumpy response that rarely sounds coherent. Genre hopping highlights glaring inconsistencies.

Average Technical Grade

D
  • Textural information blurs together, making the stage feel pinched and gray. Instrument edges blur together frequently.
Mids C+
Midrange performance is decent, offering balanced presence without major flaws. It works well for casual background listening.
Treble D
Highs feel erratic, with dips and spikes that make the signature unpredictable. It alternates between splashy and dull.
Dynamics C+
Expect solid impact overall, even if finer gradations feel a touch smoothed. Micro-details could still be sharper.
Soundstage B
You can map the ensemble with confidence thanks to solid spacing and coherent depth layering. Ambient effects feel believable.

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