I really like how's Tri getting back on track; the IEM they released recently {I3 MK3}, in my opinion, marks the revival of Tri. It's currently my favorite for its smoothness and balanced tuning, very coherent with such hybrid tuning. Now Tri has released another IEM, which could be considered entry-level, priced at $59. In my opinion, it has a tuning that suits my taste; it maintains the smooth, balanced tuning just like its flagship i3 MK3, which is quite rare in this price range.
This IEM is powered by a 2DD configuration, with a 6mm titanium diaphragm driver + 8mm LCP diaphragm, which, produces a fairly natural sound. However, before discussing further to the sound, lets talk about the–Packging and Accessories first.
The packaging of this IEM is quite minimalistic; and also box dimensions is quite compact. Inside the box, there are:
- The IEMs
- 3 sets of eartips: 2 generic and 1 set of Tri Clarion.
- OCC cable, which is quite thin (a matter of taste).
- Tri case.
- And a manual.
Design & Build Quality
I feel the design is quite attractive. The housing appears to be made of aluminum; while it’s light, for the price it feels solid, and it also features large vents in the front that contribute to an open sound profile, aka, open back. the cable in this iems has standard quality. it is ligtweight and the sound quality isn't bad, tbh i dont like this a braided with plastic cover also that is quite thin, matter of taste
Sound Signature
The sound has a balance with cooler tone overall. At first listen this iems feels quite dry; But after some use aka burn in, cable changes, and finding the right tips, the tonal cold dry balance shifts slightly towards a balanced midcentric tuning, making it particularly well-suited for modern music such as K-pop and J-pop.
I can't say it's bright nor warm; it’s very balanced in my opinion. some people who likes or get used to with vshape might find it boring with this kind of sound profile..
The Bass is a soft spot of these IEMs. We can still hear good amount of the bass on these IEMs, including drum hits, and pluck the bass quitar still sounds quite nice. However, for people who like some pop funk or maybe EDM music and seek very good texture and rumble, it may not be as satisfying due to its less deep bass, which might divide opinions. despite its flaw i can say the bass is not flat; it has a slight emphasis but lacks in term of depth.
Despite that, the Mids are where these IEMs reclaim, its offering detailed, smooth sound that makes it easier to appreciate many modern music tracks. especially midcentric song focused ones, the upper also doesn't sound harsh, i don't find sibilance when listening to some kpop or jpop that's quite pronounced in some iems, especially in budget range, but this IEM excels in this aspect.
Treble: The high frequencies are extended but not as extreme as those from planar drivers. While the highs are clear and resonate well, people looking for crispy and snappy treble especially who likes some high crash of cymbal or shreik of violin won’t find it here.. but for people who like, smooth treble will love how this iems sound.
How's this Teknicalites of this iems?.. I feel like the IEMs offer a notably wide soundstage due their open design, which also causes some sound leakage. The imaging is notably good, resolution is decent, offering quite reasonable detail for its price.. the timbre also is typical dynamic driver it's quite natural. no complain in this aspect imo.
pros:
+good balanced sound
+smoth very clean mid and treble
+open back design: offers wide soundstage
+midcentric or vocals lovers will love this
+sibilance free
I feel the design is quite attractive. The housing appears to be made of aluminum; while it’s light, for the price it feels solid, and it also features large vents in the front that contribute to an open sound profile, aka, open back. the cable in this iems has standard quality. it is ligtweight and the sound quality isn't bad, tbh i dont like this a braided with plastic cover also that is quite thin, matter of taste
Sound Signature
The sound has a balance with cooler tone overall. At first listen this iems feels quite dry; But after some use aka burn in, cable changes, and finding the right tips, the tonal cold dry balance shifts slightly towards a balanced midcentric tuning, making it particularly well-suited for modern music such as K-pop and J-pop.
I can't say it's bright nor warm; it’s very balanced in my opinion. some people who likes or get used to with vshape might find it boring with this kind of sound profile..
The Bass is a soft spot of these IEMs. We can still hear good amount of the bass on these IEMs, including drum hits, and pluck the bass quitar still sounds quite nice. However, for people who like some pop funk or maybe EDM music and seek very good texture and rumble, it may not be as satisfying due to its less deep bass, which might divide opinions. despite its flaw i can say the bass is not flat; it has a slight emphasis but lacks in term of depth.
Despite that, the Mids are where these IEMs reclaim, its offering detailed, smooth sound that makes it easier to appreciate many modern music tracks. especially midcentric song focused ones, the upper also doesn't sound harsh, i don't find sibilance when listening to some kpop or jpop that's quite pronounced in some iems, especially in budget range, but this IEM excels in this aspect.
Treble: The high frequencies are extended but not as extreme as those from planar drivers. While the highs are clear and resonate well, people looking for crispy and snappy treble especially who likes some high crash of cymbal or shreik of violin won’t find it here.. but for people who like, smooth treble will love how this iems sound.
How's this Teknicalites of this iems?.. I feel like the IEMs offer a notably wide soundstage due their open design, which also causes some sound leakage. The imaging is notably good, resolution is decent, offering quite reasonable detail for its price.. the timbre also is typical dynamic driver it's quite natural. no complain in this aspect imo.
pros:
+good balanced sound
+smoth very clean mid and treble
+open back design: offers wide soundstage
+midcentric or vocals lovers will love this
+sibilance free
cons:
-cable feels a bit thinner
-bass lacks of depth
-some might find it the sound a bit dry
Where to Buy: You can purchase the Draco from various online retailers, including Keephifi
Conclusion:
Conclusion:
The TRI DRACO is characterized by its forward Midcentric sound with good clarity and a wide soundstage. However, its less deep bass might not suit everyone’s tastes, particularly those who prefer bass-heavy sound. It performs well with modern music and jpop, kpop but might not be ideal for genres requiring deeper bass. If you’re not a bass-heavy listener and appreciate a clean, open sound, you might find these IEMs appealing. Also, finding the right setup, tips, and cables could improve the personal experience with these IEMs.
My Rating:
- Low: ★★★★☆
- Mid: ★★★★★
- High: ★★★★✮
- Technical: ★★★★✮ (4.8,5 /5)
{☆ 0 point, ✮ 0.5 point, ★ 1 point}
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