HIFIMAN TWS 600

When I first gave the TWS 600 a listen, I did find the highs to be a bit harsh, but that didn’t bother me as I liked them right away. I was glad that the bass wasn’t muddy, but wasn’t that much of. I have about 45+ hours usage outta them since the day that I bought them, over all there were improvements, but it could just be finding the right tips that gave the best seal for my ears.

There are two buttons, one on the left and right side, which you press 1-3 times depending on the action you want. I found it to be problematic at times, I would go to change songs, and the earphones would just mute, even tho I pressed more then once. While other times I end up lowering the volume. Button size and it location makes it a hassle, At times I would just use my smart watch to skip to the next or last song, seeing as my watch has options the skip forward or backwards when selecting a song, Using my phone to control the volume is far easier and better choice.

As for ear tips, you get a set of /S/M/L and then Extra small/small/medium and large Flange tips, I found the medium size to feel comfortable in my ears. The smallest flange kept loosing it seal, while the medium size worked, while keeping their seal. Only the smallest flange one gave me problems when I tried to put it on the TWS600.



While it does come with different sizes of tips and a set of clear and 2-3 Flange options, the large size and 3 flange tips doesn’t pair well with the poorly designed charger case, due to them being too big to either close the case or get close enough to the charging pins to enable the TWS600 to start charging. Removing the tips fixes the issue, but it’s a hassle to remove them whenever you want to put the IEM’s back inside the case for storage/charge. If the case was redesign to account for the larger tips as well, then this wouldn’t been an issue since you would been able to keep the larger and bigger flange tips on.

I didn’t experience any issues with Bluetooth while using it with my phone, no drop out issues or any thing like that. The connection was perfect. Now I did have a slight issue with the pieces connecting to each other, but that only happen once, It didn’t happen any more after that one time. It only supports Cvsd, mSBC, SBC and ACC as you can see there is no APT of any form supported.

When there is no songs playing thru them, the isolation is very good, There were countless times I had to remove them, to hear what some one was saying to me, they also blocked out background noises from my computer and house fan. The only noise that I can still kinda hear is the portable AC unit when I have it on, but it’s much quieter then what it would have been if I didn’t have them in my ears, as the unit it self is super loud.

The Setup

I will be using my Iphone 12 with the Radstone Media Player, The phone uses SBC for blue-tooth. Songs are native flac’s converted to Apple AAC(M4A) 256bit rate.

Songs Used

Liquid Stranger Infinity – Zero Frontier

Steve Aoki Neon Future IV – Last One to Know(Feat. Mike Shinoda & Lights)

Mitch Murder Mega magic – School of Wizards




Results




Liquid Stranger Infinity – Zero Frontier

The low end bass is a good amount, it not too much or too little, neither does it bleed into the other frequencies, plus it isn’t muddy at all which is good, while the mids aren't bass light, they’re also not too much, it just the right amount. At the same time I having no issues at all hearing the snares, harps and all the other instruments that’s in the high frequency, It might be a tiny bit more brightness then needed but I only hear it in the snares, wheres the harps is smooth, but it could also just be this song. But it doesn’t bother me so it isn’t a problem for me.

The male and female voice’s sounds good to me with the right enough of weight behind them, and are heard without any problems. Feels like whenever they are speaking they’re in front of me, including the people on the sides of them.

Steve Aoki Neon Future IV -Last One to Know(Feat. Mike Shinoda & Lights)

Picked this one because of the singing, This song sounds really good with all of the singing, The male voice at the start is very clear, It’s spreads out and is in front of me, not too detail, his voice is not thin at all. Same with the Female voice that comes after, its not thin but it is a tad bright in it pitch.

The drums are good, not too little and not too much bass, it hits good enough. The low bass like the last song, is deep with a little more bass to it, because I really hear it in this song, it just not over powering and bass head’s wouldn’t be happy with this amount.

Over all the highs do sound a little too detailed in the highest frequencies mainly the female voices and the highest sounding instruments, it bother me more in this song then it did in the last, but only when the Female voices come on.


Mitch Murder Mega magic – School of Wizards

Right off the back, The song isn’t bright at all, the details is perfect too. Every thing sound much better in this song. The drums and hit hats comes thru perfectly, I can tell them apart as well.

No issues at all hearing the bells in the highs, the synthesizer or any of the other instruments, this song is really enjoyably, each of the instruments are not bunched up upon each other. Sounds really nice.



conclusion

After listening to these 3 songs, I decided to listen to some more songs with the single medium flange ear-tips I used, yes the brightness is there, some songs it wasn’t so much, while other’s it was a little too much, there was only that random badly done song where it was too much. Everything else in the sound frequency was good, including the drums and bass.

Overall getting a good seal is important, because these have bass for me, sure not the impact/slamming bass that bass-heads would enjoy. But they weren’t bass lite for me, I made sure to get a good seal which I found the medium single flange tips to work the best for my ears.

I was curious to see if the 2 flange ear tips would have on the same songs to see if the brightness was still there. So I started a quick listening session after I took a break to see what the effect would be. Interesting enough the brightness is even less now as the female voice in the second song is better, Even the first song was improved to the point the brightness being gone. But it’s still there just not as much as it were when I was using the single flange. So I’m believe foam tips would improve the issues if the 2 flange did.


Edited (1/27/2022)

I wanted to give an update, Late last year my TWS 600 fell apart at the nozzle and the base of the unit with the original one I had seem the sealing glue or whatever they used wore out, After Rmaing it for the replacement, the second one only lasted a month and a half before the same thing happened. So, it looks like it's a design flaw and this issue is reflected in the change to the original rating i gave this product.

Hifiman TWS600 is a true wireless earphone with IPX4 rating, very good battery life and neutral-bright sound. It is priced at 199$, but it's regularly going on sale.

Sound quality for the price
Rating: 7.5 out of 10.

Build quality
Rating: 7.5 out of 10.

Value (if on sale)
Rating: 9 out of 10.

To be honest, I’m not the biggest fan of TWS earphones. I prefer the DAP and wired earphones combination, but this time Hifiman offers an excellent replacement for the more prominent mobile set.

Packaging



HifiMan TWS600 comes in a box with a black front and red sides. I would say that it’s a typical box for TWS earphones. Of course, it’s not bad; they’re easier to notice for regular users, not true audiophiles.
Inside the box, you can find the TWS600 itself, a short USB-C cable, and eight pairs of eartips. Three pairs of regular, two bi-flange, one tri-flange, and one with more extended flange. Tips are of very good quality. They apply smoothly and shouldn’t spread with time.

Build quality



The case is made of grey plastic outside and a black one on the inside.
I really like the rubber on the bottom, it’s useful in trains, on the plane and in other means of transport. It holds the case easily in place and doesn’t distract when I try to take the case out of the pocket. On the top, you can see the HifiMan logo made of brushed metal with a black background.
The earphone is also made of plastic, but it is very light, much lighter than Mpow M9, Noble Audio Falcon, or Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless. It can feel a little cheap for some, but that’s the cost of its light, which makes it more comfortable.
On the top of each earphone are placed LED indicators, which show the earphone status of Bluetooth connection or charging when in case. In the middle is set a small button used to control the music and phone calls.

Comfort



As I said before, this is a very comfortable TWS earphone with a well-set center of gravity. They never fell out of my ear, even when I was playing with my dog. The only thing I can be rid of is that it’s hard to open the case with one hand.
Buttons on the earphones aren’t hard to press; you don’t have to impact the earphone deep into the ear as I had to when I was using RHA TrueConnect.

Functionality, connection, and battery life



Buttons on each earphone allow you to stop, skip, and undo the track.
You can also change the volume with a double click, right turns up, second lower volume.
The microphone is accurate, but it collects the sound of the wind.
The Bluetooth range is fantastic. I can leave my phone wherever and walk around the house.
Battery life is also great, it holds easily for 5 hours without keeping them in the case, which allows them to charge them six times. The battery status is visible in Android. It’s accurate. Inside the box are placed 5 LED indicators that show up the level of the case accumulator.

Sound



At first, I wasn’t positive about TWS600 at the beginning, but I got the point after some time of listening. Hifiman TWS600 is a great option for music without sharp treble and high mids. Most of the fun comes from everything above the midrange, but still, it isn’t the most fun-to-listen TWS earphone I’ve heard, don’t expect something like Noble Falcon at this part. TWS600 is more bright, with an excellent detail retrieval in this price range.
Personally, I use them for LoFi or calm classical music.

The bass is the weakest point overall. I’m missing the subbass a lot, but mid and higher parts are way better. They don’t show up at the front, but they nicely play in the background. Kickbass beats the beat greatly. It’s similar to the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless, smooth and neutral.

The midrange is neutral bright overall. It states as the most essential part of a sound, but it’s brightened. Lower male vocals like Dave Gahans can sound empty for some. They aren’t such powerful as they can be. On the other hand, all wind instruments sound incredibly meaningful. They are really exact and gently smoothed. This allows the jazz music to sound full breast.

The treble is weird, it is everywhere and nowhere at the same moment. It is sharp with electronics but recessed when drum plates are playing. Sometimes it can be even painful. If it will be annoying for you, use equalizer at 8-9KHz, helps a lot. Also, a piano sounds wonderful, listening to “The Pianist” movie soundtrack is hardly enjoyable, but after EQ.

The soundstage is shockingly good for a TWS earphone. It is cone-shaped, with great imaging and holography. Width and height are on the same level. In upper mid, there is a lot of air, but lower mid is compressed into one point.

It is also great for movies and gaming unless the delay won’t be problematic. Using AAC the delay is way lower and doesn’t bother me personally.

Summary



I can’t evaluate TWS600 with a few words. It is better in some aspects than other competitors in this price range, but it loses the fight in other elements. Overall, Hifiman TWS600 sounds neutral-bright with great holography, a very high level of comfort and great Bluetooth range. It’s a brave move for such an influential brand to go into the TWS market, but i think they did a pretty good job with these.


Gear used during this review for the sake of comparison and as an accompanying equipment:

• Earphones – Sennheiser Momentum TWS, Noble Falcon, Mpow M9, Mpow M30
• Sources– Xiaomi Mi9, iBasso DX160, iPhone 7+

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Light Spring Audio - HIFIMAN TWS 600 Bluetooth 5.0 Earphones Review






HIFIMAN TWS600 is the latest earphone from HIFIMAN, and it is the bluetooth version of their well-known RE-600 series, having been launched at 200 USD, but now being found at 70-80 USD in most stores. In this review, I will be comparing them with Lypertek Tevi, 1More Stylish TWS IEMs, Master & Dynamic MW07, Jays M-Six, and RHA True Connect. With a Neutral sound, and good connectivity, comfort, and with lots of headroom for EQ, TWS600 promises to be the audiophile TWS IEM to get if you're tired of those that are too thick or muddy.






Introduction


HIFIMAN is one of the greatest audio companies in the world at the moment of making this review, and no joking, they have a huge selection of products on the market, and from their HE6SE Headphones, which are now legendary, all the way to Arya, which became one of the best sold Planars in the world, and all the way to the Sundara, and more recently, Deva, they always strived to offer the best price / performance ratio possible, and in the past they sometimes went with more industrial and spartan designs, that would be awesome, if you weren't a fashion aficionado. Nowadays, they have even the aesthetics nailed down, and HIFIMAN products in general are the ones I can recommend the most to anyone looking for reliable build and warranty, great comfort and awesome overall sonic abilities.


It should be noted that I have absolutely no affiliation with HIFIMAN, I am not receiving any incentive for this review or to sweeten things out. I'd like to thank HIFIMAN for providing the sample for this review. This review reflects my personal experience with HIFIMAN TWS600. Every opinion expressed is mine and I stand by it, the purpose of this review is to help those interested in HIFIMAN TWS600 find their next music companion.




About me


https://www.audiophile-heaven.com/p/about.html




Packaging


First things first, let's get the packaging out of the way:


















The package is not quite that complex this time around, but you still have everything you need. From the first product I reviewed from HIFIMAN, the package has always been a hit-and-miss, and for anyone who remembers RE2000, the golden IEM, the package was as awesome as they come, but it lacked some essentials, like the Spinfit tips I always used with them.


Then, there was Sundara, which was just perfect, but then Arya was also great, and did not lack a thing. HE6SE also had a beautiful large case. So, back to TWS 600, when HIFIMAN decided to make a TWS Earphone, they actually included a large number of tips with it, and the only thing that may be missing is the Spinfit, which, one again may have been useful. Also, you may want to get some foamies, even if they are not your favourite, because they really help with the sound of TWS600 and make it more balanced.


This being said, if you're concerned about the fit, eight pairs of tips should be enough for most people. The other thing I love is the Type-C cable included with TWS 600.




What to look for when purchasing a high-end In-Ear Monitor


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Shop Page: http://store.hifiman.com/index.php/tws600.html




Build Quality/Aesthetics/Fit/Comfort


There's not quite that much fluff about the build quality, the TWS 600 is a pretty normal-looking TWS earphone, although if anything really makes it remarked when you're wearing them, it is the fun LED lights, and they way they are designed to look like they're out of a terminator movie. Since at the point at which I'm writing this review I already tested and am working on the reviews for over 10 different TWS Earphones, I can tell you that the case for the TWS 600 is actually pretty awesome. It doesn't have quite that strong magnets to keep the IEMs inside, so if you're the type that may open it in an odd position, you should take care not to drop the IEMs from the case. On the other hand, the IEMs themselves have a unique gamer flair to them, and I enjoy gaming products, being quite into gaming, so I love the retro-modern, with touches of gaming looks of TWS 600.






The case may not have enough space for the IEMs, if you're using larger tips, but it should be okay with either medium or small tips. With the sonics of TWS 600, you're most likely to use some foam tips, like Comply. There's a power / battery indicator on the case, right between the earphones, and it has multiple LED lights, showing how much battery the case still has.


The Earphones also show their own battery and how much they still have while they are connected to your smartphone. You may not have expected this, but HIFIMAN has been one of the first companies to jump on new tech, and they always do it nicely. They did back when releasing the Ananda Bluetooth, and included Type-C connectors, and now with TWS600, they included both Bluetooth 5.0 and Type-C, both of which are great features to have on a newly released product.






The Buds are IPX-4 rated, so both dust and water resistant, so you can safely take them for a jog. This doesn't mean they will resist being submerged in water, so from all the sports you could use them for, just don't take them swimming or canoeing. The microphone is okay, not the best, not the worst, it is about where most TWS earphones are, but you should know that it works well if you're in a silent area, but noise around you will drown out your voice quickly, as the ambient noise increases.


At the center of the earphones, there are physical buttons for controlling them, and I love this from the bottom of my heart, since the touch based earphones are sometimes really prone to accidental touches and can be annoying, especially if you're doing something that has sport in it, and you don't want to keep touching your ears every ten seconds with sweaty hands.


One serious drawback is that they only have AAC and SBC codecs, so you won't be able to use the TWS-600 with anything like the mighty codecs, like LDAC, HWA, aptX or aptX HD. Since they are an entry-level audiophile earphone, the main reason I can see for them having only SBC or AAC is that those codecs, paired with a power transmitter that has lower power, will have a secured connection more than having LDAC and other fancy codecs. Since HIFIMAN made the sound of TWS 600 match the codecs and optimised the sound, it won't be an issue, and should in theory be good for sport, mobility, and for keeping a secure connection even in pretty hard conditions.


It pays off, because the IEMs have a HUGE battery life, of about 35 hours of tested battery life, of mixed usage, mostly at high volumes. This is more than excellent, and the connection is also rock stable, even when doing sprinting, and especially for an IEM priced at 80 USD it makes sense that HIFIMAN would prioritise the battery life and connection stability, for our sporty friends. As a little bonus, they even have fast charging, and take very little to charge.




Sound Quality


Where most TWS IEMs of this moment go for either warm signatures, that are smooth and where the bass bleeds a bit in the midrange, or V-Shaped signatures that create a nice balance and engagement, HIFIMAN decided to focus on those fans who really love some good clean mids, that are really forward so the TWS600 is a neutral - to mid centric IEM, with a good clarity, and a forward treble, with good extension, but thanks to a wet character, doesn't cause any fatigue by being harsh.





Starting with the bass, this is the least interesting part of TWS 600, as it is not their highlight or focus, they are made for the mids and the treble, so the bass being neutral doesn't make itself noticed in any way, unless it is really called for. It rolls off quite early, and needs EQ for more serious listening. On songs like Black Eyed Peas - My Humps, you can hear the bass, and it has fair extension, but it lacks quantity, especially if you're not a diehard neutral or midcentric signatures fan. Happily, HIFIMAN used high-quality drivers in TWS600, and there's enough headroom for you to EQ some bass in and make their sound stronger and impact deeper.


The midrange is the central element of TWS600's sound, and it is a clear, clean, and pretty wide mid. On songs like Dance Gavin Dance - Young Robot, you hear all those sweet guitar notes, paired with the forward, yet clean voice. There's a good amount of action going in the background as well, where you can hear the fine cymbal and percussion works. There's a peak around 1.5-2.5kHz, and there's also some sparkle in the treble, but this leads to an excellent overall resolution, making TWS600 sound clearer, cleaner and having more detail than some TWS Earphones that have the aptX and LDAC codecs, but which aren't as resolute.


The treble is really well-extended, and those who love Japanese Pop, K-Pop, or music that relies a lot on highs to sound the right way, like Rock and Metal, will love TWS600. The treble has a smoother texture, so despite the forward presence, and the good extension, they never sound harsh or fatiguing. In songs like Ylvis - The Fox, you get a nice treble going on, but without sounding harsh, and it actually compliments the midrange quite well.


The soundstage is large, and the instrument separation is surprisingly good. This being said, there's always some hiss going on in the IEMs, due to the amplifiers that are built inside, so when listening to music, it tends to be quite below the music level. This being said, if you listen to a lot of songs with a really quiet background, you may notice it. REOL - LUVATORRRRRY is a good song to showcase both the wide stage, and the instrument separation. This being said, most of the songs I've used so far will require some bass to fully appreciate, so I figured that I can EQ TWS600 quite a bit so it sounds good.





Portable Usage & EQ


Since TWS600 is a portable TWS IEM and won't have a pairings part in this review (it doesn't really matter what you pair it with), I wanted to approach the EQ option, from a portable APP. Most people don't pair bluetooth TWS IEMs with DAPs like FiiO M11, iBasso DX160, or Hiby R6. Instead, most people use a smartphone, so I used a free app that is easy to use, to configure an EQ profile to get the most I could out of TWS600. I picked Hiby, since it fits all criteria, but any app should work just fine.



Since they have a pretty loud maximum volume, you can enjoy them even if you decide to EQ them, you won't lose any engagement or joy, but you can greatly increase the overall impact, depth, and make the sound more balanced and complete.

This is the EQ profile I've been using for them:












To transcribe it, I did the following:

AMP - -8

31 Hz - +7 dB
62 Hz - +5 dB
125 Hz - +1 dB
250 Hz - 0 dB
500 Hz - 0 dB
1 kHz - -1 dB
2 kHz - -3 dB
4 kHz - -3 dB
8 kHz - +2 dB
16 kHz - 0 dB

This should provide a clean, crisp sound that has both impact, and it will take some of the forward mids out, if you want a more traditional / Balanced signature. You can even rely on this EQ if you just want to add some bass, by applying only the first three sliders. I tried adding more thickness to the sound by using the mid and upper bass sliders, but in the end, it just sounds the best this way. The bass has a dry character, you can dial in some impact and depth, but adding thickness reveals the dry character of the bass a bit too much.

Almost any source can use the Hiby app, and it is free, and works on their own Hiby R6 DAP, as well as other DAPs.

You may want to use foam tips, if you wanted better comfort, as well as better sound. Foam tips tend to make the sound even more laid back, and it increases the bass perception as well. Plus, it offers better overall comfort, and if you were getting driver flex with TWS 600, you won't be getting anymore, since Foam tips can help dynamic drivers escape the dreadful driver flex just fine.



Youtube Video

HIFIMAN TWS 600 IEMs Youtube Video Review:



Comparisons

The comparison list includes Lypertek Tevi, 1More Stylish TWS IEMs, Master & Dynamic MW07, Jays M-Six, and RHA TrueConnect. The comparison list covers a wide range of signatures and prices, so you get the best idea where TWS 600 fits in today's market, and if any of the others is a better fit for your tastes, you'll be able to make a purchase that maybe fits your tastes more. Don't forget to click on the names of each of the competitors, for an in-depth article about them, if you become curious.




HIFIMAN TWS 600 vs Lypertek Tevi (80 USD vs 100 USD) - Starting with the big and bad boy from this list, Lypertek Tevi has what most would call a really dynamic and engaging sound, and they are mostly a V-Shaped signature. This kind of sig works well for outdoors usage, and while the treble quantity is similar to TWS600, the midrange are considerably recessed on Tevi by comparison. TWS600 has a recessed bass, lower in amount and overall impact, compared to Tevi, but that can be solved via EQ. Tevi has that Linkin Park logo going on, which I liked, but I prefer the Terminator - Gaming aesthetics of TWS600. Tevi has aptX, and they have a longer battery life, with 10 hours per IEM, and with up to 70 Hours in total, in average being a double of TWS600. If you want a more general IEM that's good for almost everything, Tevi is easy to recommend, but TWS600 has more of an audiophile sound, with a wider soundstage, and more resolution.


HIFIMAN TWS 600 vs Master & Dynamic MW07 (80 USD vs 200 USD) - Master & Dynamic MW07 is much more expensive than TWS600, but TWS600 was initially launched at the same price, and although it is now almost a third of the price, TWS600 still can compete with MW07 in your purchase list. The first aspect you'll notice when comparing the two is the different fit and ergonomics of MW07, which sits better in your ears, thanks to a different fit model. The case is also much more stylish on MW07, but the battery life is almost three times better on TWS600. The connectivity is better on MW07, as they have aptX, and I also like the controls on MW07 a bit more. The sound is very different and if you are a basshead, you will enjoy MW07, and if you want an audiophile sound, you will enjoy TWS600 way more. The sound has much better clarity, resolution, and detail on TWS600, where on Mw07, you have better depth, better impact, and more substance to music. Both allow for some EQ, and both can be EQ'ed to sound a bit more balanced.


HIFIMAN TWS 600 vs Jays M-Six (80 USD vs 100 USD) - The Jays M-Six is priced at 100 USD, or at least this was the latest price I could find, and for that price, they were interesting, although they aren't exactly a TWS IEM, but rather one of those that goes around the neck. In terms of sonics, the Jays M-Six lacked resolution and detail, but had a smooth, easygoing sound that was quite enjoyable, and if you just wanted to pump some beats for a workout, it worked great. It has a marginally better fit than TWS600, but the battery life is way better on TWS600. Jays M-Six has aptX, but TWS600 with its SBC and AAC codecs is worlds ahead in terms of resolution and clarity, which makes it clear that HIFIMAN went with AAC and SBC for TWS600 for the connection stability and low power consumption rather than being lazy. As long as they managed to optimise squeezing every last bit of detail from the drivers of TWS 600, I personally don't care that much what codec it is, as long as it works alright.


HIFIMAN TWS 600 vs RHA TrueConnect (80 USD vs 170 USD) - The RHA True Connect is another TWS Earbud that has only AAC and SBC codecs, but it is more expensive, although it has a considerably more fancy carrying case and design. Since the treble and the upper midrange is recessed and rolled off for TrueConnect, it is easy for TWS600 to win in terms of clarity and detail. Resolution is also much better on TWS600, but the bass is considerably deeper, has more impact, and it is resolved better, with a more natural character on RHA True Connect. The soundstage is wide on TWS600, and intimate on True Connect, and the overall sound is smooth and warm on True Connect, which makes it easy to recommend for those looking for an easy sound. In the meanwhile, TWS600 reveals everything, so poorly recorded music will sound pretty poorly recorded. The comfort is marginally better on the True Connect, but this is just because TWS 600 also has an awesome comfort, so here's more of a situation where both are great.

HIFIMAN TWS 600 vs 1More Stylish TWS IEMs (80 USD vs 100 USD) - This one was also a pretty big favorite of mine, and although it isn't mentioned everywhere, it is one that is close to my heart, and an IEM that I will remember for a long time. The total battery life is better on TWS 600, and so is the control since the 1More is based on a touch control that makes it really hard to control them without accidentally touching something you didn't mean to. On the other hand, 1More implemented aptX in their Stylish IEMs, and they also have a better call quality, their microphone being better at rejecting the outside noise. Both TWS600 and Stylish IEMs come with Bluetooth 5.0, but there are considerably more colors for 1More, and as I noted in my Youtube Video review of them, their fit works well for sportive figures as well. The actual sound is much thicker, warmer and smoother for 1More, so TWS 600 wins in terms of resolution, midrange presence, clarity and detail. 1More wins in terms of bass, but you can EQ both quite a bit, as both rely on dynamic drivers and have some headroom, if you want to tweak their sound. TWS600 has a wider soundstage, where 1More is rather intimate, being the type of thick and warm intimate experience you'd want from romantic music, where TWS600 is an audiophile experience.



Value and Conclusion

The value for TWS600 is strong especially now, as they are priced at 80 USD at the moment of writing this review. They are a great deal, have a nice carrying / charging case, and are comfy. In fact, although they don't impress everyone, those of you who like a slightly more gaming-oriented aesthetic will love the TWS-600.




The build quality is as good as it gets. They are made of plastic, like virtually every TWS IEM in this world, since they all need to be as light as possible, but they are also made of one of those high-quality plastics, and they fit incredibly well. At least, if you have smaller ears, because if you have larger ears, they don't fit quite as well. This is because although the IEMs will fit in your ears, they won't fit back in the case quite as well.


The connectivity is exceptional, and I didn't manage to break the connection even once, but I did manage to torture the battery, and HIFIMAN qas quite honest about the battery life, they lived to up to 35 hours in total, which is as good as it gets for a TWS IEM, this is over a week of usage without a single charge. Since the case charges quickly, and it relies on a Type-C USB port, they are going to be alive for many years to come.



The sound is neutral, and bright, and the midrange is that kind of clear, crisp mid that you'd really enjoy, especially if you were looking for a sweeter and wider IEM, with a good instrument separation, great imaging, and with a good resolution. If you feel the bass is lacking a bit, you can always EQ them following the curve I have attached above, and you'll be able to give more substance and depth to the sound. Furthermore, with TWS600, you could even pull the midrange back a bit, and get a balanced sound if you really wanted to



At the end of the day, this is a fair IEM, with a really good price. Great comfort, exceptionally stable connection, amazing battery life, and great mid-forward, bright sound, with good resolution, instrument separation, and layering, TWS 600 is what I could call a good overall deal in every way, if you wanted a more audiophile-sounding TWS IEM.

Shop Page: http://store.hifiman.com/index.php/tws600.html


Full Playlist used for this review


While we listened to considerably more songs than those named in this playlist, those are excellent for identifying certain aspects of the sound, like PRaT, Texturization, Detail, Resolution, Dynamics, Impact, and overall tonality. We recommend trying most of the songs from this playlist, especially if you're searching for new most, most of them being rather catchy.

Youtube Playlist



Tidal Playlist

https://listen.tidal.com/playlist/64555551-ec3c-4279-ae44-248fdfcf6c4b

Song List

Bats - Gamma Ray Burst: Second Date
Eskimo Callboy - Frances
Incubus - Summer Romance
Electric Six - Dager! High Voltage
Kishida Cult - High School Of The Dead
Dimmu Borgir - Dimmu Borgir
Breaking Benjamin - I Will Not Bow
Thousand Foot Krutch - The Flame In All Of Us
Gorillaz - Feel Good Inc.
Infected Mushroom - Song Pong
Attack Attack - Kissed A Girl
Doctor P - Bulletproof
Maximum The Hormone - Rock n Roll Chainsaw
Rob Zombie - Werewolf, Baby!
Escape The Fate - Gorgeous Nightmare
SOAD - Chop Suey
Ken Ashcorp - Absolute Territory
Machinae Supremacy - Need For Steve
Ozzy Osbourne - I Don't Wanna Stop
Crow'sclaw - Loudness War
Eminem - Rap God
Stromae - Humain À L'eau
Sonata Arctica - My Selene
Justin Timberlake - Sexy Back
Metallica - Fuel
Veil Of Maya - Unbreakable
Masa Works - Golden Japang
REOL - Luvoratorrrrry
Dope - Addiction
Korn - Word Up!
Papa Roach - ... To be Loved
Fever The Ghost - Source
Fall Out Boy - Immortals
Green Day - Know The Enemy
Mindless Self Indulgence - London Bridge
A static Lullaby - Toxic
Royal Republic - Addictive
Astronautalis - The River, The Woods
We Came As Romans - My Love
Skillet - What I Believe
Man With A Mission - Smells Like Teen Spirit
Yasuda Rei - Mirror
Mojo Juju - Must Be Desire
Falling Up - Falling In Love
Manafest - Retro Love
Rodrigo Y Grabriela - Paris
Zomboy - Lights Out
Muse - Resistance
T.A.T.U & Rammstein - Mosaku
Grey Daze - Anything, Anything
Katy Perry - Who Am I Living For
Maroon 5 - Lucky Strike
Machinae Supremacy - Killer Instinct
Pendulum - Propane Nightmares
Sirenia - Lithium And A Lover
Saving Abel - Addicted
Hollywood Undead - Levitate
The Offspring - Special Delivery
Escape The Fate - Smooth
Samsara Blues Experiment - One With The Universe
Dope - Rebel Yell
Crazy Town - Butterfly
Silverstein - My Heroine
Memphis May Fire - Not Over Yet

I hope my review is helpful to you!


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