It looks better and more integrated on the T20 now. Is the RHA T20 Wireless a … There’s also NFC which adds convenience to the pairing process. I only covered the import taxes and fees. In fact, these are some of the most comfortable in-ears we’ve tested, also armed with a selection of ten interchangeable tips, including double flange and memory foam types. The pace of development in RHA is actually what is breathtaking, almost ‘FiiO-Esque’ in their revamping, harmonization of design philosophy, and shared R&D. Although the RHA T10i is excellent in its own right, the RHA T20 is an impressive step up. The cable itself is the same 1.35m multi-core OFC cable they used on the T10i terminated with a gold plated 3.5mm jack in their usual attractively branded metal jack housing. The drawbacks though is the awful low-level channel imbalance on the Bakoon so for those who like it quiet best save the money and go for a high performing IEM amp. RHA provides the T20 Wireless with two options when it comes to cables: one neckband with two MMCX-terminated cables and a cable with a 3.5 mm jack. The bass dynamics of the DX90 is never my favorite signature where there is already an enhanced bass response. The box contains six pairs of single flange eartips (S, M, L), two pairs of double flange ear tips (S, M), and two pairs of Com… This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. You have written about ‘ a moderately strong & constant background hiss’ with this wireless earphones. In this case the hiss is low in volume, but enough to be audible if you are listening quiet tracks at low volume. At this price point it’s not often that you find products built so well. I would say the midrange is also more forward and smooth. Not being part of the “i” series the T20 is missing the ‘Made For IPod’ controls on the T10i which lessens the bulk on the cable. The packaging and accessories were way above anything else out there in the market. Back then it was albums, rock concerts and interviews with a typewriter for the local rag. It won’t work with EDM this time and it is far less v-shaped than the bass filter. So what else is available if you don’t want to spend quite so much. The RHA T20 Wireless features the Bluetooth 4.1 connection but it adds the aptX codec on top of it, which actually improves the sound quality over the default SBC codec. The U shaped (some would say even slight v shape) frequency still has some mild weakness in the lower midrange and the bass is still a prevalent factor. I think there is mileage in that. RHA T20 Earphones Review IN the BOX. Fajna opcja, jakby ktoś szukał słuchawek i nie mógł się zdecydować czy woli Bluetooth, czy kabel. The RHA T20 Wireless are in fact indistinguishable from their wired counterpart. I think most users will not change the filters very often one you settle on your preference (mine is reference). But as in RHA tradition, there are tons of accessories that allow one to experience the RHA T20 Wireless the way they want – both wired and wireless. It’s so great I think many would actually buy it for their IEMs. There is far less tapering in the treble performance and a greater sense of space in the T20. It offers great sound quality, superb comfort and a great accessory set at an affordable price, which makes for a quite interesting proposition. You don’t change a winning team, do you? The T20 midrange is a whole different ball game now to the T10i. Much of the T20s’ mass is housing what RHA has dubbed its Revolutionary DualCoil dy… Build quality is very, very good, with no apparent weak points – save for the MMCX connector, which alas is notoriously more prone to breaking than alternatives. RHA T20 Wireless Earphones 10 10.0/10 Buy Now Experience true wireless freedom with the JAM Audio TWS Exec True Wireless Earbuds. Like ying and yang, you can’t talk about one amp with referencing the other. Learn how your comment data is processed. I wrote the RHA T20i review three years ago – in fact it was the second review I published on Soundphile Review. The new T20 is apparently RHA listening to their customers and deciding to launch a new T10i but with a more balanced and, dare I say it, more audiophile sound presentation. With the Bakoon you get far greater dynamics, a much better soundstage, and fuller more engaging sound overall. Expect to see the RHA TrueConnect on our list of the best true wireless earbuds TechRadar newsletter These IEMs contain everything that you’d need to fit them in your ears. The reference filter is pre-installed on the RHA T20 Wireless earbuds and promotes an accurate reproduction of sound. That’s a very interesting sensitivity rating for an IEM with even the Hifiman HE400i chiming in at 93db and a 12db drop from the original T10’s rating of 102db. I would love to see more modular filters come out much like the Hifiman DAP amp cards. Glad it helped. Today we’re going to take a look at the RHA TrueConnect, their first true wireless stereo in-ears. The MA750 single dynamic driver for under a hundred quid really upped the expectations of what a relatively cheap earphone could and should sound like. This is worrying as I’m planning to buy this. It is priced at $239.95. That’s a minor issue, but one that requires mention anyway. RHA fitted the T20 Wireless with a slew of accessories – as they always do with all of their products. The T10i went for just a huge dollop of bass that had a decent pace and great slam and depth but lacks the clarity and texture of the T20. One small difference I did note on the T20 over the T10i was the memory wire which is now coated with the same sleeve materials as the rest of the cable, unlike the T10i which had a more transparent plastic white coating. I absolutely loved how one could give shape to the cable on the original T20i: it made it possible to customise its shape to better suit the shape of my ears. Copyright © 2016 - 2020 Soundphile Review A BIG thank you to RHA for sending the RHA T20 wirless in for review; greatly appreciated. In addition, the custom diaphragm allows for the equal focus to the bass and treble. The tips included are: All of this is backed up by that fabby 3-year warranty from RHA which by all accounts on the forums has been a pretty painless claims process for those who have tried it. There is no sweet spot hunting and they work straight out of the box on the pre-fitted single bore silicone tips. Shirt clip. T20 Wireless to nowe dokanałówki z przetwornikami dynamicznymi od RHA. The T20 Wireless can be used to manage calls thanks to their embedded microphone (only available on the Bluetooth neckband), which does a fairly good job at picking up the voice and discarding the background noise. RHA rates the battery life at 12 hours, but I got closer to 10 hours of battery life with the T20 Wireless. The connection is rock-solid and with very good range, too; even when performing my usual test of going from a room to another on the other side of the house I could never find a place where audio would stutter or interrupt. Free delivery on all orders. Yes, it turns it into a bass head IEM but this time the treble stays reasonably clear and strong and the signature takes on a more v shape type response curve which is ideal for EDM. It could be argued this entire review is a statement of preference and in some ways, you would be right. The fit is even better with my usual double flange tips and the memory foams that come as part of the usual excellent range of tips RHA provides in their eye-catching steel plate holder. Any reaction from the manufacturer ? But it was a lonely night in Georgia for everything else. The shells are in fact identical, with just one difference: there are magnets inside them that allow the earphones to stick together when you’re not using them. There is alas no sound when the call ends if one terminates it using the in-line remote; the only way to tell the call’s not on anymore is that the background hiss stops. There are countless products whose wireless counterpart is not as good as the wired one. The RX is big on dynamics, speed, and neutrality whereas the Picollo is the smoother, bass weighted intimate analog amp. The T10i cable looks a bit messy side by side to the more monotone and subtle finish on the T20 cable. I do not currently have any earphones in the same price range to compare the RHA T20i to, but I can compare them to lower-tiered earphones: RHA T10: the T20 have a softer and quieter bass, together with more prominent mids and more detailed treble. Perhaps RHA would consider selling filter packs and go modular much like Hifiman with their amp cards. Disclaimer: I received this unit free of charge directly from RHA (thank you Lorna!). Audiophiles will prefer the T20 over the T10. Let’s find out in this RHA T20 Earphones Review. I am a big fan of RHA and its line of cost busting earphones. 6 pairs, dual density ear tips – S x2 / M x2 / L x2, 2 pairs, double flange ear tips – S x1 / M x1, 2 pairs, memory foam ear tips – universal fit. I really didn’t get the feeling there was any uneven peaking, especially in the lower treble performance. There are some who really loved the T10 and I can understand why but for me the T20 is a step up in terms of balance, clarity, and usefulness of the filters. I am getting far better responses from the T20 right across all my DAPs at the same volume level settings I used for the T10. And here's a summary of my thoughts: If you're shopping for neckband earbuds, these should be your gold standard, and if you're obsessed with high-quality wireless sound, you need to give them serious consideration. In theory, whatever reservations I had about the T10i should be blown away by the T20’s revamped sound signature. The RHA T20 is a single dynamic driver universal IEM featuring the company’s proprietary DualCoil™ driver technology and switchable filters. (Using the reference filter/double flange tips). playing music or during calls); it’s low in volume, but noticeable. RHA gave them the wireless treatment and instantly got a product that has all the perks of the original plus the ability to use it wireless. It’s still a very long time and one that allows to listen to music on most intercontinental flights for the whole flight time. It is nitpicking but it is a new earphone so perhaps some new filters? I still rate the T20 as a musical IEM built for modern musical genres but this time everything just feels more controlled and tighter making it a far more flexible than the T10i. public transport or open-space offices. Still, the T20 Wireless price of £200 is a little on the high side. That being said once you hit 8-9am on the Theorem 720 the audio quality when paired with an iPod classic and the T20 is excellent. FIT and DESIGN. The shells are made of steel painted black and are extremely well made, with an odd smooth-yet-rough surface finish. Your email address will not be published. I am not affiliated to RHA in any way. That means you get the nice little leather case, a shirt clip, and that excellent matching metal tip rack which slots in nicely under some nylon straps inside the holding case. RHA T20 Wireless 1 RHA T20 Wireless review 1 wireless and wired headphones 1 wireless headphones 5. 3 sets of filters – bass, reference and treble. The RHA T20 (which doesn’t have a mic) comes in a nice silver if that’s more your style. Volume control is directly linked to that of the source. I have reported on technology for major Italian publications since 2011. Am I reading this right? Detachable earpieces can be used wirelessly or with included cable for passive, wired listening. How time flies. Includes swappable tuning filters to increase treble or bass. 10 sets of different sized ear tips, including silicone, double flange and foam. The RHA T20 here is a review unit on its Asia Tour. Alas this is no longer a possibility on the wireless edition, as the cable is pre-moulded with stiff plastic guides. Certainly, it is a very different experience to the laid back treble performance of the T10i even with the treble filter thrown in. Maintaining the sound of the audiophile-grade T20 wired IEMs, the RHA T20 Wireless employs RHA's proprietary DualCoil™ drivers. Just like the Bakoon, I can’t reach a zero noise level also on the pot with audio still noticeable even at zero and I have slightly less play on the volume pot than I had with the T10i. Good products are notable when they are launched, great products stay notable in time. Even with its slightly weighted bass response over the RX I preferred how it kept the treble slightly smoother and more flowing especially when using the treble filter. Its not a successor it has the same incredible build but has new dual coil drivers aiming to create a more detailed and balanced sound. Slide here to add your score on the gear! Best earphones, headphones, DACs, amplifiers, DAPs. Metal injected molding, 3 filters, the always excellent accessory package, and indestructible cable – this seems a sure-fire winner. Thanks. Even as I write today they have a new budget-busting S500i single dynamic driver unit coming out for £39.95 which I presume will take center stage from the MA-350. It’s still a looker, blemish-free, and a very robust earphone much like the T10i. Smart features such as vibration with incoming calls. These or the Campfire Audio Nova……..darn hard decision. I also have Fiio’s X1 and X3II. The bass still has a strong bias but this time it’s not a hugely colored experience like the T10i. The original T20 in-ear headphones were some of RHA's most popular ever and one of my all-time favorites. If we use notches from 1 to 5, how many notches up do I get in subjective improvement in terms of musicality, details and “omph” with the A73 as the baseline? The ability to go from wired HD audio to wireless is nice. That dip continues until around 1k and rises around 1-3k making the vocal range stand out that little bit more alongside the bass. RHA created a product that is by all means an evolution over the classic they created five years ago – not only because it offers more freedom by doing away with cords, but because it adds convenience and customisability through the MMCX connector. the T20 sounds optimal at 60 on its digital volume compared to the T10i starting to flex its muscles almost 10 steps higher at 68-70. It also seems to be a more efficient IEM despite the specs on paper and on many occasions it outperformed the T10i on similar volume settings from both DAP and amp. This review was done as part of a demo tour done with the Head-Fi community. Whilst both technically have a fun signature the T20 is the more accurate of the two with a cleaner and more extended treble performance and a more convincing vocal presence. Disclaimer: The RHA CL2 was sent to us is a discounted sample in exchange for our honest opinion. Learn how your comment data is processed. It makes for a very good first impression. I already have the Fidue A73 that you also did a review. However, they were kind of itchy inside mine—more on that later. The T20 Wireless is provided with both a 3.5mm connection – compatible with most audio sources – for high-resolution audio; and a flexible wireless neckband. RHA T20 Wireless review: Price and competition. Just an idea. 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