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30/12/2025 10:32 am

Tonight, I have the Tin HiFi C1 in front of me, carrying a Budget Reference claim. You already know Tin HiFi as a brand. Let’s see what this one sounds like.

I start with Whiskey in the Jar. Right away, the explosive bass, transparency with decent resolution, slightly shadowed vocals here and there, and generous—though not especially refined—treble stand out against a dark background. Honestly, among what I’ve tried recently, this felt like one of the best-synced pairings with this track. It even managed to reveal the subtle wavering in the guitar riffs right before the final chorus.

Self-Aware comes up next on shuffle. Along with what I mentioned above, this time it feels like it can’t quite keep up with the sheer width of the concert venue. It doesn’t present a wide grasp of the stage. For something to feel like a “band,” you should at least be able to roughly place everyone. The C1 doesn’t really manage that. Still, the level of resolution is excellent for the price. Echoes and extensions are there, but only to a reasonable degree.

Finally, We Can Make the World Stop plays. This one shows that the C1 isn’t particularly suited for acoustic-infused electronic music. But once the bass kicks in, it still does its best, gently. The stage not feeling very tall leaves a bit of a “hmm” expression on my face. Or how should I put it—a slightly bitter aftertaste. To be fair, though, the smooth yet punchy bass experience—similar to what something like the Shanling SONO delivers—is still enjoyable.

After these first impressions across three tracks, I can say this clearly: if your budget is up to $20 and your goal is musicality, don’t look elsewhere. ZiiGaat belongs to the past.

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