The XENNS Mangird Tea 2 is an awkward IEM for me. The other part that was surprising was how much of a dip there was in the treble. While the Blessing 2 was one of my solid picks for an under $500, and perhaps even more, IEM, I did always preface it with a couple caveats: the larger shell design, and the slightly bright treble. The B2Ds are also apparently really big and don't fit in a lot of peoples ears. The Dusk has quite a bit more bass and upper mids/lower treble than the Mangird Tea 2. Starfields and KZ ZS10 Pro) I'm pretty nervous in that regard because Linsoul does not seem to take returns in the EU (and not sure about shenzhenaudio). My initial day of listening to these was a very pleasant one. If there was one knock I have on this new tuning, it is that I feel the Blessing 2 Dusk is a little more closed-in than the original. The rest of the Mangird Tea 2s technical performance can be similarly viewed in the same way. The Blessing 2 and the Blessing2:Dusk are currently available for purchase, with the retuned Dusk costing only $10 more than the standard Blessing2 (USD $330 vs. $320). Like so, the Tea 2's note texturing and ability to capture reverb trails and trailing ends of instruments comes across morewell, mediocre. Lief Vollebekks haunting vocals on his 2017 album Twin Solitude are delivered with realistic and textured weight. What is the difference in the sound scene of Mangird compared to Monarch?Can anyone beat Mangird for $ 300? As title. It does offer a more laidback listen relative to the B2, thanks to a more desirable bass tonality, relaxed upper-midrange, and a foil to the B2s 6kHz peak. Both the Tea and the Legacy 5 are easier to drive than the Dusk and require less amplifier power to match volume levels. How does the blessing 2 compare with the mangird tea in other areas? Do you also have the dusk or just the normal b2? Looking for a mint pair of one of the above (pref the moondrop to be honest). The treble is crisper, mids are more forward, and the bass thumps harder. I prefer a thicker 8-strand cable over an ultra-thin 4-strand cable like the one included with the Dusk. Closer examination of the Tea 2's bass transients is where I am obligated to draw the line, though. In order to accurately achieve the complex physical filtering internal structure of Blessing2 and avoid the acoustic structure error, an ultra-high-precision 3D printing process is needed. Such stillnessThe cry of the cicadas; Sinks into the rocks. The Kinera Nanna 2.0 Pro features a dark blue and orange faceplate topped with small amounts of glitter giving it a galaxy-like finish. The bass response on the dusk is much better than the original. This is the second pair of IEMs produced in collaboration with Crinacle. The Mangird Tea 2 pulls back in the treble, making the hats and cymbals non-fatiguing. The cable included with the Tea is a thicker one, and I'm not sure if I'm a fan - I'm someone who usually prefers thinner, more pliable cables. Luckily, this isn't the case, and this little bump has an additional bonus of adding a little more meat on the bones of the mid-range, and in particular the lower-mids, which seemed a tad lean in the previous offering. There is a resonance peak at ~8kHz, as suchmeasurements after this point should not beconsidered entirely accurate. As a quick refresher, the Dusk and Blessing 2 are multi-driver hybrids. No? This was achieved by using the next generation of European dynamic driver that substantially increases the membrane tension to allow greater resolution in the bass. KZ Fake Multi-Driver IEM Scandal Is It All Too Good to Be True? Rp8.845.000. What isnt as nice is its technical performance. So when I say this is absolutely the best I've ever had for me, I truly mean it. The original Blessing was soon replaced by the Blessing 2 (four balanced armatures plus one dynamic driver per hybrid IEM side), which received fairly universal praise. Id really like to know if the upgrade is worth it. From your review, it looks like the changes are minor and removing the 3khz peak is bound to cause a bit lesser detail compared to the Blessing 2 in my opinion. The Blessing 2 and the Blessing2:Dusk are currently available for purchase, with the retuned Dusk costing only $10 more than the standard Blessing2 (USD $330 vs. $320). Voices are realistically reproduced and remain quite forward in the mix, retaining clarity and presence that do not get bogged down by complex or busy musical passages. The lower treble is recessed to make the Mangird Tea 2 a rather relaxing listen but has enough upper treble extension to give it a hint of sparkle. Or.. what? That said, there aren't any major qualms with it that come to mind and it's perfectly usable. The Dusk arent following the same trend towards sparkly bits, wood grain, or Day-Glo colors in faceplates that seem to adorn many IEMs these days. 2001-2023 Head-Fi.org. Im relatively sensitive to peaks in that range. - Honest Audiophile Impressions 2,463 views Apr 1, 2022 144 Dislike Share Save the Honest Audiophile 10K subscribers A. Im not picking up any upper midrange shoutiness from the Dusk, which is a fairly common complaint with the original Blessing 2. I want an IEM that is a little more fun because I already have headphones that are pretty neutral, but the Dusks are described as neutral with a little bass boost. Almost perfect, and it's mostly thanks to how spot-on the Tea 2 is relative to my preference curve. 1 Home Entertainment Tech Resource. The notes of the kick and tom have a nice sense of weighty impact to them, an enjoyable amount of depth and oomph to nod your head along to. The Dusk reduces the treble to a much more enjoyable level, while also boosting the low-end which should appeal to many. Are they cheapo, flavor-of-the-day, bargains? You may have noticed that the Blessing 2 is written with a space and the Blessing2:Dusk is not. The cable on the Blessing 2 is also softer than the KXXS making it more comfortable around my ears. Very exciting! Another Great Review! Unique sounds are well defined, without smear nor veil, and things sound like they should. Unit provided for review courtesy of Linsoul. #1. 4-strand, 6N OFC, copper-colored, Litz braided cable with 3.5mm TRS to 2-pin 0.78mm connectors ( 125cm), 3.5mm TRS to dual 3.5mm TS airline adapter, MoonDrop logoed Velcro strap for the cable. BLESSING 2 DUSK. The faceplate is quite pretty with blue opalescent speckles on a black background. 88. My primary listening device with the Dusk has been the Lotoo PAW 6000 digital audio player, and I've been limited to that as my main desktop amplifier is out of commission for repairs at the moment. Unfortunately, I havent heard the original Mangird Tea so no comparisons to that will be had in this article. Its a $350 hybrid IEM with a 6 BA + 1 DD set-up and is the successor to the less strangely named Mangird Tea. Moondrop is popular among CHI-FI enthusiasts, and they have released some crowd favourite IEMs, such as the Blessing 2, Dusk, Aria 2021 and Starfield (just to name a few), and even ventured into earbuds, some of which are considered best-in-class (eg Chaconne and Liebesleid). Thanks!! Both are excellent options, so in order to best them, the Dusk need to deliver something special. 37. I intend to buy a Monarch. It's fun when listening to Acoustic, Pop, and R&B songs with good beats. https://twitter.com/shenzhenaudio 2001-2023 Head-Fi.org. The branding, "Mangird" is written in cursive across the faceplate, though it's not tacky in anyway. If you would like the anime girl featured on the box engraved on the left IEM faceplate, this option is available for an additional $30. Review: Moondrop Nekocake Can the Cat Have Their Cake and Eat It Too? I suppose the question at this point is whether the Tea 2 is the Moondrop B2 alternative that its predecessor was made out to be. (I think) I like the Dusk best with this sort of (forgive me) dusky sounding music. Its all about balance with the Dusk. Thanks for the review. Bass is delivered with precision and detail. Hello people! The Dusk are incredibly natural-sounding but not unengaging or boring (as some IEMs and headphones praised for their neutrality can come across). maybe by electronic crossover providing more juice to the DD and changing filter to filter out the frequency after 100Hz. You do have a slight emphasis towards the upper-midrange for clarity; however, the pinna compensation is sloped by a couple dB off my perceived neutral so vocals aren't overly upfront. Perhaps the IEM industry merely is optimistic about renewed air travel at a near-future date. The new set features the same basic shell design and accessory package, but with a re-tuned internal to produce a sound more closely resembling Crinacle's preference target. Technical Changes. XENNS Mangird Tea 2 Review: A Conventional Option. Moondrop recently entered the TWS game with the Sparks and Nekocake. There isnt much to note here for the typical stringed representation of bass, acoustic, and electric guitars. The Mangird Tea 2 still has an awful name, but does it sound better than the so-so original Tea? To be honest, I didnt know what to expect when I first listened to the Mangird Tea 2. Interestingly enough, they include an airplane adapter and quarter inch adapter. If you can swing it, if youre not afraid of the shell size and want the best of the three, buy the Monarch. I'm currently using AirPods Pros with Medium tips, would that give any indication if they will fit, or are there other ways to figure that out? 65 617. A wide range of listeners appreciate the Harman or VDSF curves, but does that mean these tunings will perfectly match everyones tastes? Where the Dusk represents "balance in all things" approach in tonality, the Dawn was originally "pleasantness above all". You think Ill like the Blessing 2:Dusk even more? Let's take a look at whether the Tea 2 has what it takes to justify its price this time around. The Dusk shells are sealed, and the nozzles are relatively long, so exterior sound isolation is quite good. Privacy Policy. The stock cable feels about as good as any regular $20 3rd party cable you might buy so no real need for an aftermarket one. On the opening bass line of a track like Girls' Generation's "Whisper", it simply feels like the Blessing 2 is able to dig deeper and present a more natural tactility even if the Tea 2's bass has significantly more SPL on paper. It is fair to note that too much texture yields undesirable grain and coarseness (the dreaded perception with which vocalists sound like chain smokers, heh). Have cash waiting, or possibly trade for a PS5 (plus cash my way) if that was of more interest. The bass is clearly boosted but not overdone. I first got my B2:Dusk 2 weeks before I got my Mangird Tea2 so I had the chance to try out my B2:Dusk solely before Tea2 arrives. Whats notable is that they sound quite even without any awkward peaks or dips to break up the timbre. All in all, the Mangird Tea 2s package is nothing special but gets the job done. Personally this is never a concern for me, as I usually transport my IEMs in my backpack! 690. Theres a lot of clarity in the vocals thanks the bountiful amount of upper mids present on the Mangird Tea 2. Where it gets really interesting is in its presentation. The Dusk has quite a bit more bass and upper mids/lower treble than the Mangird Tea 2.