Disclaimer:
I finally got my hands on an ARTTI product. It’s the ARTTI T10 Pro, a super compact planar IEM. As many of you know, Lethsuoer has a hand in ARTTI products, and in fact the quality is very high and the accessories are almost identical. This model in particular could enter into direct competition with the Letshuoer S08 but the ARTTI T10 Pro is way above in terms of performance. The first model had a plastic shell but the Pro version is very interesting.
However, the review will still be 100% honest and, in no way, biased.
I’m not an audiophile; I’m just a guy that likes to test out different IEMs and DACs and spends a lot of time listening to music.
So I’m not going to use super technical words to review it, but I will do my best to describe it.
Tech Specs:
- Driver Unit: 14.2mm flat moving coil
- Impedance: 16.5Ω±1%（@1kHz）
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): ≤1.5% (@1 kHz)
- Sensitivity: 96dB/mw（@1kHz）
- Frequency Response: 20-20kHz
- Wire: Four strand 216 core * 0.05mm high-purity copper silver-plated wire
- Wire interface: Universal 0.78mm 2Pin interface
- Wire plug: standard with one to two specifications of 3.5mm/4.4mm, interchangeable
Packaging:
The package is minimal but well designed, with everything you need inside. As soon as you open the package, you will find the ARTTI T10 Pro, while underneath the following accessories:
- Hard case
- Modular cable with 3.5mm and 4.4mm terminals
- 6 pairs of excellent tips (Letshuoer quality)
- Certificates and warranty
Honestly, you don’t need anything else and nothing is missing. The standard equipment is more than honest and rich. The Letshuoer type cable is one of the best stock cables you could wish for, while the tips are of excellent quality.
Design/Build quality:
I really like IEMs that have metal shells; I won’t deny it! They finally decided to make the version with metal shells and in terms of quality, the improvement is clear. The shells have a very elegant workmanship of the faceplates; they vaguely recall two small watch faces, while the shapes are quite soft but above all very contained. Hard to believe that a 14.2mm planar driver has found a place inside. The enra version enjoys a contrast with the knurled chrome and has some more aesthetic points. It has two ventilation holes, one before the driver in the nozzle area and the other on the side and rear of the driver.
Initial sound impression:
From the very beginning, the ARTTI T10 Pro seemed special to me in a positive sense. They are definitely better and more balanced than the Letshuoer S08; they have more in common with the S12, to be honest. Above all, the low frequencies have a very robust and tonic body despite the compact shell. They give a feeling of notable satisfaction. The mids are very pleasant and have a natural timbre, while the trebles perhaps seem slightly dry but still very resolute and never too harsh. Overall, they have their own character and muscles.
Comfort/Fit:
The ARTTI T10 Pro is probably, together with the Letshuoer S12, one of the most comfortable and universal. Being so small, I see difficult situations in which a user could have problems using them. After several hours, I did not feel any discomfort but I preferred to change the tips using Divinus Velvet.
Tips & Cable Rolling?
Since I don’t lack cables or eartips, I decided to do some tests that actually turned out to be short. As tips, I decided to mount the Divinus Velvet just like the S12 2024 and they are perfect, while as for the cable, I dropped the most expensive one, namely, the Effect Audio Ares II. In terms of tips, there is a further improvement in comfort, while for the cable, the improvement is more aesthetic than convenient.
Equipment used for testing above
Device:
- OSX
- Poco M4 Pro
Software:
- Amazon Music UHD
DAC:
- Fosi Audio K7 (Best option to test the driver capabilities)
- EPZ TP35
- Creative Soundblaster G8
- Fosi SK02
- Muse Hifi M4
- Fiio KA11
- Fiio KA17
- Fosi DS2
- Simgot DEW4X
- EPZ TP50
- Creative SoundBlaster X5
Final sound impression:
After at least a week of use, I can say that these are extremely comfortable and versatile planar driver IEMs for the most diverse musical genres. As with most of my recent reviews, I am using the Fosi Audio K7 as a reference point.
Bass
Extremely deep and thick bass. It even surpasses the first model, Hidizs MP145. They managed to obtain a remarkable low-frequency response. I thought that the internal volume of the cavity would have been a problem; instead, the reproduction is almost perfect. There is no trace of an artificial timbre but it is very similar to a good DD. The bass stands out for its thickness and texture compared to the rest, which I would almost say is the most suitable for electronic music genres such as drum & bass.
Mids
The mids are particularly well-finished; both male and female voices sound natural and rich; the same goes for the instrumental parts, which do not present harsh or sibilant parts even at alien volumes. I think the dryness of the treble also affects the midrange performance a bit.
In terms of presence, the bass jumps a bit over the mids but overall the mix is still balanced with no bleed. Let’s just say the presentation is pretty tough and thick. A fun sound.
Treble
With the treble they did not want to exaggerate, perhaps they could have obtained a greater volume of air and a touch more brilliance. The result they obtained satisfies me completely also in terms of macro and micro details that with planar drivers are perceived without pushing the high frequencies too much. A detailed and not very fatiguing sound.
Soundstage and Imaging:
I can say that the soundstage in the presence of the bass increases the sensation of space. We are not at the cave-like levels of the MP145 but we are close even if the sensation is different. When the bass starts, it seems for all intents and purposes that a sub of a good system has just been activated in a room and that the latter has just been invaded by low frequencies. The image is very precise and even the layering is of an excellent level. The result obtained is of a high level.
Comparison:
The Letshuoer S12 2024 ED is undoubtedly the most refined version of Planar IEMs together with the S15. I think the drivers are more or less of similar quality but with different target customers. In terms of pure technique, the S12 2024 is more mature and refined, with a more refined soundstage and image. But the price difference and the different tuning actually put them in rivalry anyway. The ARTTI T10 Pro shows off low frequencies that the S12 does not have. But all in all, I think the driver is from the same family, just different in size and with a different tuning.
vs Hidizs MP145
The first version of the Hidizs MP145 was surprising when it first came out and its soundstage is still something many people dream about. In terms of tuning, it is the least bright and luminous and therefore the bass stands out differently. The ARTTI T10 Pro and the Letshuoer S12 2024 ED are undoubtedly brighter and voices are perceived in a less recessed way. Honestly, I still like it a lot but the T10 Pro could also replace it in a more than excellent way.
vs Hidizs MP143
The Hidizs MP143 has received less success because, as is right, it is a slightly less performing version of the MP145. Comparing the MP143 and the T10 Pro, I feel I prefer the latter without reserve. Much more comfortable, less expensive, excellent build quality, and a more robust and characterful sound.
Conclusion:
ARTTI certainly has someone expert behind it; we know who and they are right to use this experience to make similar products. It must be said that the price difference between the T10 and the T10 Pro is considerable; perhaps if they managed to stay within 99 USD, this version would have made more people talk about it. I believe that in any case it is an IEM to take into consideration, especially if your genres are modern music like electronic, D&B or house. It also lends itself very well to other genres. A product that, in my opinion, deserves more attention also for the fact of the planar driver in such a small shell. The only flaw is that some IEMs in this price range behave better in terms of general performance and also return sharper and more precise images.
Thanks to ARTTI for the Review Unit.
8.6/10
Pros:
- Great build quality
- Excellent isolation
- Nice packaging
- Modular cable with straight connectors (Letshuoer type)
- Nice quality tips (Letshuoer style)
- Bass and Sub-bass performances are impressive
- Good tonal balance and wide soundstage
- No driver flex
- Quite easy to drive but better on balanced
Cons:
- Trebles are slightly dry compared to the rest (affect on voices)
- Technicalities & Performance
- Treble lacks a little bit of extension
- Price should be just slightly lower, in my opinion, to be one of the funniest planar out there.
