Dynaco TITAN 1 In-Ear Headphones Evaluation Report

At the end of 2014, DUNU Technology introduced the TITAN 1 dynamic in-ear headphones. Compared with the DN2000 ring iron flag released in early 2014, TITAN 1 does not seem to have much technical commonality. Of course, from the market positioning. See the difference between the two is also very big. TITAN 1 official pricing is 699 yuan, but currently enjoy a discount of 160 yuan, that is, 539 yuan transaction policy. How does this headphone sound performance?

TITAN 1 is very impressive from the name, "Titan", it may seem more suitable as a flagship model or flagship series, of course, it is not. But this name also has another meaning, is also the official promotion of TITAN 1 headphones An important technical point - "titanium crystal diaphragm".

We have described in the Atlas article that the TITAN 1 earphone uses a titanium-plated speaker diaphragm, but the official description does say that the titanium crystal diaphragm, a friend suggested that the metal titanium and titanium crystal are completely different. Careful Baidu will find out, Titanium crystal is actually a kind of crystal gem. Because the content of titanium dioxide is slightly higher than other crystal stones, it shows different colors and forms when crystallized. It is a very rare gem. Here we basically conclude that this diaphragm It should not be a "titanium crystal" gem.

When it comes to moving coils to increase metal plating, it is not uncommon on headphones or speaker tweeters, titanium, tantalum, etc., but it seems extremely rare to be able to take advantage of its advantages. From the point of view of physical properties, metal The diaphragm has excellent trailing edge transients [faster after the end of the vibration, less distortion], but the leading edge characteristics are generally [density, heavy, and the vibration transient is not good]. The metal is vapor deposited on the composite diaphragm. The layer is theoretically designed to neutralize the vibration characteristics of the diaphragm. Generally, it can have better resolution than the ordinary silk dome, and a more powerful high frequency. For the full-band unit, the metal characteristics are also Can improve the rigidity of the unit, which is good for low frequency.

We speculate that TITAN 1 still uses Dynaco's new titanium-plated composite diaphragm instead of titanium crystal diaphragm. In the previous products of Dynaco, such as the moving coil unit of DN2000, Dynaco also mentioned To the use of titanium-coated coatings to enhance the low-frequency effect. Dynaco also gave a schematic diagram of the difference between the TITAN 1 diaphragm and the common diaphragm frequency response curve on the official website, which seems to have improved in both low frequency and high frequency. No test conditions are given, we can only think of this as a schematic.

The TITAN 1 headphone case is made of metal. The surface is polished and the edges are chamfered. The work is very good. It is only on the sharper chamfered edge of the earphone. Because of the hardness of the material, there may be some long-term use. The small gap caused by the bump is actually unavoidable [please refer to the iPhone 5]. It is coincidental that we have seen the design of the traditional in-ear headphones in the TITAN 1 shape. Not long ago, Philips' Fidelio S2 It is also a similar style [early Sony EX series style]. Personally think that TITAN 1 is quite beautiful from both workmanship and style.

It is not surprising that Dynaco uses metal casings, because the DN series a few years ago they started to introduce such products, while the products did not make sharp edge chamfers [learn iPhone 5], and use Stainless steel material, so it looks much more refined than today's TITAN 1. But the 20-gram weight of DN13, DN11 wearing comfort is very poor. TITAN 1 only 18 grams of weight [do not underestimate the difference of a few grams], although The plastic case earphones are still slightly heavier, but there is no problem with wearing comfort.

TITAN 1 provides several sets of in-ear earphones, which need special instructions. Actually, it is also mentioned in the official website and product description. As shown in the figure, the first, translucent earplug red catheter is the official "flat" "One set [also has a set of flat mouths...], but personally think this should be called "oblique sleeve", the diameter of the junction between the catheter and the extension of the earphone is larger, and the incision in the ear portion has a certain curve. Admitted, the outer rubber of the earphone is thinner and translucent [in fact, I suspect that this set is called the Colombian set]. Second, the official name is "Colombian set". The color of the catheter on the back of this set is in pink. Different from others, from big to small are pink blue, light blue, pink orange. Its rubber material is thicker, no longer translucent, in addition, the exit [pointing to the human ear part] is flat [same reason This group should be called the flat mouth set No. 1]. Third, there is another set of flat mouth sleeves. This set of catheter parts has no color distinction, but the opening of the catheter is very small, and the opening of the earphone outlet [pointing to the human ear part] is higher than the above. Both groups are quite large.

In the official description, the first group and the third group are all balanced, while the second group strengthens the low frequency. But the actual listening does not seem to be exactly the same. For convenience, the following will be the first group and the second. The group and the third group correspond to the earphone sleeve category provided by TITAN 1.

We have been using TITAN 1 headset for more than 300 hours. When we first listened, we chose the "third group" earphone cover. It feels not good. I feel that the IF dynamic compression is more serious. The machine improves the headphone IF and overall dynamics. Help, the sound will be more stereo. In the evaluation, we use the portable player, mobile phone and other equipment in our hands as much as possible. The vivo X5 Max mobile phone and iPhone 6 Plus are used as mobile phone reference in the evaluation, FIIO X1, Paw Gold, Monitor 06 MX, etc. as an auxiliary reference player. Contrast headphones choose innovative Aurvana Air, Vsonic VSD3s, etc.

First impression and earbud selection: We chose the third set with the smallest back opening, the largest outlet opening, and the thicker and stiffer rubber material. This set brings a significantly collapsed intermediate frequency, while the low frequency and high frequency It seems a lot of tilting. TITAN 1 brings a good high-frequency resolution, but this style will feel high frequency has high marks. And the metal diaphragm seems to be also significantly less flexible than the VSD3s and Aurvana Air. The sound is too rigid.

Then replace the earphone sleeve. On the first and second sets of earphone sleeves, the sound of TITAN 1 will be significantly more neutral. The first set of [translucent color] has the highest frequency and medium and high frequency, medium and medium high. The frequency dynamics are obviously "released" than the third set. With the release, it is felt that the sound is three-dimensional, especially the vocal performance. The second set [color opaque] is more restrained than the first group, and the sound is also better than the third. The set is more balanced, the low frequency is slightly strengthened, but the low frequency of TITAN 1 is not good, the dive is better, but it is more blunt. The mid-low frequency details are average.

High-frequency performance : TITAN 1's high-frequency has a good resolution. When paired with an iPhone-level sound source, the first set of high-frequency is slightly stiff and burr too much. Indeed, the three sets can greatly limit this situation, but this The dynamics will be greatly compressed, and the sense of hearing is a bit strange. It is like adjusting the Jazz preset EQ. Replacing a better player will alleviate the problem that TITAN 1 is not easy to control. For example, X5 Max or better sound card.

TITAN 1's high frequency is more fierce, with a metal diaphragm style, such a resolution is better than the VSD3s headphones, but it is obviously lack of high resolution, calm, stretch, for example, compared with Aurvana Air, the gap is very Big. I don't know if it is possible to use a diaphragm of TITAN 1 to produce a flat plug.

Of course, do not let the high frequency of TITAN 1 be too open, perhaps considering the situation like VSD5. In fact, compared with VSD5, the high frequency of TITAN 1 is still relatively neutral and restrained, and the extension of very high frequency seems to be affected. The limitations of the earphone plug and structure. This neutral style is relatively clean in some instrumental performances, has better control under large dynamics, and the transient performance is relatively calm. But the overall high frequency lacks anger, in some Pop music or saliva songs, will be slightly oysters, compared with high-end headphones, the sound is obviously not stretched. Overall, its high frequency relative to the entry headphones have higher quality, but the overall style is more like a high level The "high" is still insufficient.

IF performance : TITAN 1's overall dynamic performance is general, although different earplugs will have different effects, the third group is the worst, but it is still related to its own style. Even if you change the sound source with good driving force, its dynamic is obviously not as good as VSD3s, VSD5, etc. Of course, the advantage is that the sound is clean, and the disadvantage is lack of anger. This is also a problem that the metal diaphragm is prone to occur. This kind of problem is not a disadvantage in classical music, and even suitable for users with light taste. But for people In terms of sound, it is a big deficiency.

The vocals of TITAN 1 are obviously not slack, the mid-frequency partial high-frequency part is not dynamic enough [the first set of plugs is the best relative to this part], the sound has a collapsed feeling, the first set of plugs can have insufficient middle and high frequency parts, but the intermediate frequency is low. Part of the lack of strength and detail. TITAN 1's vocal performance is relatively low, encounter some mature voices [Cai Qin], you will feel weak. This is the change of the front-end source can not make up and change. Of course, this It seems to be a good fit for jazz girls, or a very hot rural voice. Because the voices of these recordings are full.

But the question of dynamics is not only whether the intermediate frequency is stereoscopic, but whether the sound is balanced and solid. What is more, whether the sound can be stretched under the big dynamics, and then can the details of the sound slowly disappearing? , also 0.0xx seconds]. Insufficient dynamics will cause this part of the sound to be rigid and the details are missing. For medium and high frequency instruments, this does not matter, but the sound will be more thorough. For the mid-range low-frequency part, the details are obviously missing. , vocals, drums, cellos, etc. are all like this.

Low frequency performance : The low frequency of TITAN 1 is very amazing in the second set. In fact, the low frequency part of the momentum is not felt on the DN2000. The low frequency of this kind of appearance is similar to that of a friend's K3003. Just casually, not very sure. When the low frequency of the music content itself is compared to BT [a very powerful fever recording], TITAN 1's low frequency dive is better than VSD3s, and the control is better, the low frequency dive is good. The strength. However, similar to the IF problem, the general feeling of "push" is not good, can not stretch.

The biggest problem of low frequency is also here. The sound is clean enough, the transient performance is faster, but the middle and low frequency parts lack details. The whole sound is very neutral, but it is relatively rigid. Under the third set, the low frequency dynamics are also compressed. The low-frequency part of the sense of volume is reduced, so that the low-frequency dive deeper part of the sense and dynamics have been strengthened, the sound is also relaxed, but the middle and low-frequency part is sag. This relatively sturdy style may be good when performing percussion, but the momentum The gap between the atmosphere and the atmosphere is obvious [than VSD3s].

to sum up

The Dynaco headphones have not been behind in appearance. The metal appearance of TITAN 1 is better balanced than the previous DN series in terms of weight and wearing comfort, and the details are actually better than DN2000. More beautiful in-ear earphones. It provides three different sound styles with three different types of earbuds. We think that the third set of rubber sleeves seems to perform poorly, and the other two groups are relatively balanced. To the user is a double-edged sword, there are more choices, but also need to spend energy to cultivate the correct listening habits of users.

TITAN 1 maintains a neutral style, relatively high frequency and focus on resolution and fast transient response. For entry-level sources [mobile phones], the results are not resistant [the third set can solve this problem, But there are new problems]. Headphone advantage has good control in the middle and high frequency part, better resolution. For the vocal performance of the most used music type of ordinary users, the IF appears to be somewhat collapsed, the details are slightly stiff, the intermediate frequency and the low frequency are not enough. Stretch. For classical, instrumental and even jazz performances, TITAN 1 is relatively good at it. From the perspective of sound performance, there is no absolute advantage compared with the products in the same price range, and it is not the high level of the Dynaco brand. Work.