TRN BA5
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At a glance
- Brand
- TRN
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wired
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2019
The TRN BA5 is a penta-driver in-ear monitor with an all-balanced armature configuration, featuring a metal housing and detachable 2-pin cable. It delivers a punchy, mid-bass emphasized sound signature with relaxed male vocals and elevated higher mids.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The TRN BA5 is a wired in-ear monitor that packs ten balanced armature drivers into a lightweight metal shell with a detachable 2-pin cable. Its sound leans toward a punchy mid-bass boost, with relaxed male vocals and slightly forward upper mids for detail. This makes it a solid budget pick for listeners who want a technical, non-fatiguing tuning without ANC or wireless features.
What works
- Ten balanced armature drivers for detailed sound
- Lightweight metal build with detachable cable
- Punchy mid-bass with clear upper mids
- Low 20-ohm impedance, easy to drive
What doesn't
- No active noise cancellation
- No USB-C connectivity
- Relaxed male vocals may lack presence
- Sensitivity is moderate at 101 dB/mW
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
Specifications
| Driver | 10× balanced armature |
|---|---|
| Driver type | balanced-armature |
| Drivers per side | 10 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 20 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB/mW |
Audio
| Driver | 10× balanced armature |
|---|---|
| Driver type | balanced-armature |
| Drivers per side | 10 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 20 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB/mW |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | No |
|---|
Design
| Weight | 15 g |
|---|---|
| USB-C | No |
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