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62/ 100
Average
HearWiki score
Priced about right
$130
typical price, USD
Discontinued
At a glance
- Brand
- TRI
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wired
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2020
Score breakdownaverage overall
Sound7.3
Value5.8
A wired three-driver hybrid IEM with one 8mm dynamic driver and two balanced-armature drivers. It is a hi-fi listening IEM with switchable tuning options.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The TRI Starsea is a wired hybrid in-ear monitor that pairs an 8mm dynamic driver with two balanced-armature drivers for a detailed, hi-fi sound presentation. It offers user-adjustable tuning switches, letting listeners tailor the frequency response to their preferences. Priced around $129, it targets audiophiles seeking a versatile and engaging listening experience without wireless features or noise cancellation.
What works
- Hybrid driver setup delivers clear and layered sound
- Switchable tuning options for flexible sound signatures
- Comfortable fit suitable for extended listening sessions
- Good value for the price in the budget audiophile segment
- Solid build quality with detachable cables
What doesn't
- No active noise cancellation, limiting isolation in noisy environments
- Requires a wired source, which may be less convenient for some users
- Tuning switches may be small and fiddly to adjust on the go
- Stock cable could be stiffer than aftermarket alternatives
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The consensus
Positiveacross 4 videosReviewers agree the TRI Starsea offers strong build quality, a comfortable fit, and versatile tuning switches that let users adjust the sound, with most praising its detailed treble and deep sub-bass.
Reviewers liked
- Detailed, non-fatiguing treble
- Deep, tight sub-bass with switchable bass boost
- Good build quality and comfortable fit
- Versatile tuning switches for sound adjustment
Reviewers flagged
- Default tuning has aggressive upper mids or insufficient bass
- Elevated treble may be too much for sensitive listeners
- Average imaging and poor orchestral performance
- Small switches are hard to adjust
13:41POWERFUL BASS + CRISPY TREBLE - TRI Starsea Review
The reviewer highly recommends the TRI Starsea IEMs for their powerful bass and excellent treble, noting they are among the best in the $100-200 range. While the default tuning has an aggressive upper midrange that may not suit all vocalists, a switch option can balance it, and the overall sound is comfortable and detailed. The main drawbacks are average imaging and subpar performance with orchestral music.
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13:30TRI Starsea - This Has Some Depth! ( vs Moondrop Starfield )
The reviewer finds the TRI Starsea to be a well-built and comfortable IEM with a deep, tight sub-bass and excellent separation, offering a clean and lively sound. However, the mids are somewhat recessed, particularly for male vocals, and the elevated treble may be too much for some listeners. Overall, it's a good value with a unique sound signature, though it may not suit those who prefer a more neutral or relaxed tuning.
MixedWatch on YouTube
21:17TRI Starsea hybrid earphones review
The reviewer finds the TRI Starsea to be a well-built and versatile hybrid IEM that competes closely with the CCA Legacy. They highlight its attractive design, good accessory package, and effective tuning switches, which allow for different sound signatures depending on the ear tips used. Overall, they consider it a solid option in its price range, with a V-shaped sound that can be adjusted from technical to warmer.
PositiveWatch on YouTube
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