The British company Trinity Audio can be considered somewhat of a start in the world of headphones. Having appeared rather recently, they rolled out a powerful range of three interesting models of earphones of different levels. For initial funding, they launched a successful crowdfunding company, but now their headphones can be purchased on the website. I could not pass up and decided to tell about the model range of the company, and will start with a budget model Hyperion.
I don’t know, what was the inspiration for the name of this model, whether the name of the Titan from Greek mythology, or a great novel by Dan Simmons, or something else, but the name is not quite accurately conveys the essence of this model because its dimensions are amazingly small. Surprisingly, in a small, very small metal body, the developers managed to put a good sounding speaker, providing a model of very good sound.
This model is the entry-level offering in the lineup of the company, at the official online store they can be purchased for a fairly modest sum in 51 dollar with free international shipping, and I would say that these headphones give more than this price. By the way, the company often organizes various promotions and sales, for example, now the forum Head-Fi can get 30% discount on their model.
Briefly talk about the Trinity lineup. In addition to the “Hyperion”, it includes Techie — more expensive dynamic headphones with replaceable filters, and Delta — hybrids, too, with filters. Recently the range has expanded Atlas headphones — hybrid sports water resistant headphones with replaceable cable and, Yes, also with the ability to tune the sound filters. In the near future, was announced the upgrade Delta (more filters and replaceable cables), and a number of top megadriver models, including wireless headphones.
In General, Trinity Audio Engineering safely expand their range, not skimping on experiments (my favorite trait in any company), but for now consider those models that are already sold.
Specifications
- Emitter: dynamic, 8 mm
- Impedance: 16Ω
- Sensitivity: 108±3 dB
- Frequency range: 19 Hz – 21 kHz
- Plug: 3.5 mm TRRS, gold-plated
- Cable: symmetrical, 1.2 m, with one-button headset
Packaging and delivery package
All models use the same box of gray cardboard with a magnetic flap, varies only a sub-model of headphones and accessories. I can say that I approve of such a sensible approach, allowing the company to save a little for the benefit of future users.
Included Hyperion, in addition to the headphones themselves, are odnoplanovye 4 pairs of grey silicone tips, a pair of nozzles duplancich white silicone, standard products company triangular case with zipper, clips for fixing the cable to clothing and an adapter that lets you turn direct the plug into the corner.
This adapter is a really fun accessory that I’ve seen a lot of controversy on the subject of what Jack better, but only the developers of Trinity have taken a step to satisfy fans of both camps.
Design and comfort
The first thing that experience, taking “Giperiona” out of the box is surprisingly small. They are very, very small, even by the standards of earbuds. Despite its small size, its casing is made of aluminum, and the level of performance is not satisfactory. However, the absence of Assembly defects, fortunately, have recently become the norm for headphones. The only body decoration is the logo of the company placed on the body.
Thanks to tiny size, headphones without any problems “sit” in any ears, not bothering to wear a hat to sleep on their side and, in General, allow sometimes to forget his presence. Sound insulation — a typical average for the form factor, although if you plant them deeper, it can be improved.
Cable protected by braided fabric, this protects it from hardening in the cold and allows him easy to unravel, but the payback for this is the noise that the wire makes when rubbing on clothing. You can combat this with the included pegs. Also helps deep planting and behind-the-ear wearing headphones (thanks to their small size allows you to wear them and behind-the-ear and cable down). Actually, I only had to use behind-the-ear wearing.
The place of exit of the cable from the headphones protected little plastic protectors, their color makes it easy to distinguish the left channel (white) right (red). Small size protectors inspire fear for a broken cable near the headphones, but I think this is offset by a cloth braid. Block splitter and plug high quality, made of metal with longitudinal corrugations cool. The cable near the Jack is protected by a spring. Wire on the left earphone is the unit simple one-button headset.
The sound
To listen used the following equipment:
- NuPrime DAC-10H and Resonessence Labs Concero HP in the role of DAC and amplifier
- Apple MacBook Pro Retina 2013 as a source
- Fidelia in the role of player
- Fiio X7 and Luxury&Precission L5Pro in the role of portable players
- Gr01 VSonic, Dunu Titan 1 and Dunu DN-2000J in the role of headphones for comparison
- Recording high-resolution Lossless-formats (Dr. Chesky The Ultimate Headphone Demonstration Disc and others)
Before listening headphones were heated for 48 hours.
It is worth noting that, like many headphones, especially small size, Hyperion dependent on landing, so for best results, you may have to experiment and find such nozzles that will provide the most dense isolation. I have this task did a good job of double white heads, also I heard good reviews about foam tips from Comply (not included).
Trinity engineers managed to make headphones sound delicious, with a slight emphasis on bass and midrange is well designed. The submission makes a very pleasant impression with its balance and versatility.
Bass emphasized headphones slightly to create the effect of a pleasant elasticity. He, of course, is not very deep, but very well designed. The speed low cut is highly dependent on the source and on slow players can drop the Hyperion podporovat, although with good sources this is not that surprising considering the underlining bass.
Average frequency is good for this price range. If you close to the price of the eye, you can teach at a resolution lower MF, but the 50-dollar model this is really NIT-picking (and taking into account discounts — and even more so). Middle “Giperiona” alive enough, its slightly smooth headphones to make the sound musical supply, and they do, in General, possible. Scene is a little more than average width, but not very deep. Instruments are well separated, their character is transmitted at a normal level (although for the record according to this parameter do not pull the headphones).
The upper frequency slightly removed quantitatively to achieve the effect comfortable and not harsh sound, but enough of them to acting instruments that fall within the RF range. Sound this model is not the air, but those who don’t like HF, most likely, will be satisfied by the model.
Compatibility
Headphones, of course, can be used with smartphones/tablets, the headset on a wire and it clearly suggests, but with simple sources these headphones are 100% themselves will not reveal. They are well suited to modern smartphones with a separate DAC/amplifier or specialized players primary and secondary level. Tops, of course, also suitable (with L5Pro “Giperiona” play fine), but it will be obvious “bust”. In General, this model is a very good stock of “level”, and it is capable up to a certain limit very well to benefit from the growing source.
Genre headphones quite versatile. Of course, for complex genres brutal type of metal or symphonic classics is better to choose something more high-level, but for the price Hyprion copes with all common and popular styles. The sensitivity of headphones to the recording quality I would rate somewhere in the 6 out of 10.
MIC bundled headset is of average quality. If you hold it during a call closer to your mouth — interlocutors will hear you well.
Traditionally, few examples
Newsted — …As the Crow Flies. Jason Newsted since leaving Metallica had recorded exactly the album that fans were waiting for the group. No flirting with nu-metal, no popular moves. Strong downhole heavy metal, full of excellent solo, cachetime reefs and husky vocals brings the listener in the Golden 80s, so rich in hit releases. I’d like to believe that Newsted, contrary to the decision not to stop at one album, the eponymous group, and so again and again pereslushivat this disc. Hyperion lacks a bit of aggression in the midrange, but the emphasized bass is very cool percussion adds liveliness to the parties, in the end, the recording sounds very, very juicy.
Tuomas Holopainen — Duel & Cloudscapes. That is a good fit to the data a set of headphones, so that such tracks. The thunder at the beginning, and upbeat melody with powerful drums highlight the strengths of these headphones. Of course, of epic symphonic canvases created by Tuomas, “Giperiona” a little lacking in treble, but they more than compensate for this is enthusiasm and energy, so much so that I don’t even want to complain about. By the way, the second track of the album is also very, very good. And the previous one. And all the others too.
Faith no More — We Care a Lot. Group, mandatory listening for any aesthete snob from heavy music. Perhaps they can be considered the founders of the idea to mix heavy metal with rap vocals, and as they say, “and it was good.” This track is definitely one of the pinnacles of creativity, not only this team, but the entire genre. Wild charge stinging sarcasm, clothed in the musical form and sent directly to the cerebellum listeners, still obeys very fresh and perky. Hyperion pass it with a nice emphasis on bass and midrange mitigation required this old already of record, thus obtaining a vigorous and energetic flow which is needed to the track.
Conclusions
Very good on all sides of the model, coping very well with his role a headphone for those who want, not too expensive, to get quality sound. Compact size, comfortable fit and clever design make this model attractive for lovers of cheerful and energetic flow, with a slight emphasis on the bass.