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Cameron Oatley
ExtremeHiFi
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Julian Shapiro
ExtremeHiFi

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What reviewers think

Bloggers and YouTubers have tried this product—so we've summarized their strongest opinions below. Links to full reviews follow.

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Manufacturer details

  • Drivers: Custom 10 mm Bamboo-Fiber Dynamic Driver + 1 Balanced Armature Driver
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
  • Impedance: 24 Ω @ 1 kHz
  • Sensitivity: 106 dB ±1 dB @ 1 kHz
  • Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 1% Across Full Frequency Range
  • Cable: 0.78 mm 2-Pin Detachable, Quad-Braided High-Purity Alloyed Copper, with L/R Indicators and Anti-Torsion Design
  • Cavity Design: High-Density Resin Shell with Dual-Chamber Airflow and Metal Relief Valve for Pressure Stabilization
The world's first bamboo-fiber-diaphragm IEM—eco-smart, ultra-light, and sonically precise, offering authentic vocal detail and expressive warmth.
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Brand highlights

Taking a step back to look at reviewers' thoughts of the brand's entire lineup—not just this product—what stands out most is the following:

Tipsy Super 5  

  • Positioning: Entry-level line, designed for affordability and compactness.  
  • Description: Uses a straightforward design with basic digital processing that delivers clear audio performance for everyday listening. Compared to models like the M series and the Super variants with enhanced connectivity, it serves users with smaller rooms and budget-friendly needs without extra technical bells and whistles.

Tipsy M1  

  • Positioning: A budget-friendly integrated amplifier aimed at balanced performance in standard setups.  
  • Description: Features well-tuned analog circuitry and a clean design to ensure reliable sound reproduction in daily use. When compared with the Super line and the upgraded M3, it offers essential functions at a lower price point.

Tipsy M3  

  • Positioning: A mid-tier integrated amplifier with refined build quality and extra connectivity options.  
  • Description: Brings improved digital-to-analog conversion and enhanced control features that boost performance above the basic M1. Compared with the Super series designs, its technical advancements provide better performance in modestly sized rooms.

Tipsy Super 9  

  • Positioning: A higher-end amplifier that merges advanced features with broad usability.  
  • Description: Offers a more sophisticated amplification architecture along with extra connectivity and control features, giving a wider soundstage than the lower models. In contrast to the M series and entry-level Super 5, it provides enhanced technical sophistication.

Tipsy Super 12  

  • Positioning: A high-end amplifier that delivers top-tier performance for dedicated audiophiles.  
  • Description: Incorporates advanced circuit design and state-of-the-art digital controls that set it apart technologically from the rest of the lineup. Compared to all other models, its premium build quality and comprehensive functionality offer the most advanced features available.
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$500
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Brand Popularity
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Products Listed
4
Founding Year
2016

Our take on the brand

Tipsy is a hifi audio brand primarily known for headphones, publishing full-band frequency response and THD measurements for each model as part of their "No Hype, Just Data" philosophy. The brand offers custom-fit programs with personalized tuning, and targets both studio professionals and competitive gamers with their M-Series while delivering bass-centric tuning for bassheads in their Dunmer models.

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