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1More Triple Driver: subdued and controlled intras
Aprox. 79€ - see price -
After the Quad Driver, the first 1More in-ear headphones to enter our comparison, here are the Triple Driver. In addition to the Hi-Res Audio label affixed to their sides, the two models are the first headphones in the world to be THX certified. Behind this pageantry, the Quad Drivers revealed some great surprises - but what about their youngest?
Our review
Ergonomics
Like the Plantronics BackBeat Pro and BackBeat Pro 2 brothers, 1More's Triple and Quad Driver in-ear headphones are both very similar and very different. The chassis first of all still sports this masculine design, this time in a truncated turbine. The bodies, made of aluminum alloy, are connected to ribbed rubber cables which join the Y branch in a single braided cable, coated with kevlar. From the aesthetics worked to the quality of construction through the meticulous finishes and the obvious quality of the materials, everything exudes reliability and perfectionism; obviously nothing is left to chance.
The three-button remote control, perfectly positioned near the oval of the face, delivers iOS and Android compatibility as promised. All the useful commands are available, from music navigation (play / pause / next / previous song) to call management (off-hook / off-hook / refusal), of course, by adjusting the volume and calling the friend. Siri or Google Assistant, depending on your religion.
The Triple Drivers offer a palette of accessories just as rich and complete as the Quads. In the box (also neatly nested and decorated with flags), there is therefore a rigid storage case struck with the seal of the brand, no less than 8 pairs of tips (5 in silicone, 3 in memory foam), a clamp to hold the cable and an airplane adapter. Suffice to say that at this price, half less than that at which Quad Drivers are sold, it is extremely rare and appreciable to observe such quality and exhaustiveness.
Comfort and support are both excellent, the Triple Drivers causing neither discomfort nor relaxation. The passive insulation they offer is also very good, especially of course with the memory foam tips. We only regret that the mini-jack is not bent, which would have guaranteed better durability over time.
Audio
Despite extensive research and many questions asked of the manufacturer, it was unfortunately impossible for us to know the criteria charter which a product must meet to obtain the famous THX certification. Regardless of these considerations, here's what we thought of their acoustic performance.
Despite a slightly uneven frequency response, it should be noted at the outset that we can clearly see not only all the frequency ranges, but also the different layers of the mix - the protagonist, the supporting roles, and all the extras. Responsiveness is good, in both extremes. In the first part of the spectrum, the Triple Drivers deliver bass whose extinction transients certainly suffer from a very slight inertia due to their relative overweight, but remain dynamic and clean, almost nervous. So when we talk about being overweight, let us be clear: if the Triple Drivers certainly have a tendency to flatter the bottom of the spectrum, there is nothing grotesque or unbalanced. They can be described as subdued but subdued tendencies.
The treble is also present and detailed, providing the mix with an acceptable dose of air - we will not go so far as to say that they offer a crystalline rendering - without ever generating sibilance. Far from a V response, the 1More Triple Drivers are also very active in the mid frequencies. On the other hand, it is on this multicolored range that they receive some criticisms: the point of distortion, certainly very common between 1 and 2 kHz among the in-ear and completely contained (less than 0.5%), combined with the boost that one perceives on the frequency response followed by a dip, can cause a sometimes garish and nasal rendering on certain content (guitar casseroles, very compressed voices, trumpets ...). Finally, the stereophonic field unfolds in a very wide and precise manner, which, combined with the very good passive insulation and the flattery of the bass, creates a very beautiful feeling of immersion.
Conclusion
The Triple Drivers from 1More offer excellent value for money, combining reliable construction, beautiful and robust materials, complete accessories and controls (compatible with iOS and Android), excellent comfort and very good quality of sound reproduction. We only deplore slightly garish midrange, and an un angled mini-jack.
Reviews
(warning) Be warry of receiving a possible counterfeit
I'm almost 95% sure that this may not be Amazon's fault BUT, the first pair of headphones I ordered were counterfeit!
I was able to tell because I had done some research before I made the purchase, saw some videos of the headphones (triple drivers) and they looked a little off to me and sounded pretty muffled.
Ovious signs: Box art looks faded, texture feels cheap. Missing badge of authentication on the top. Generic tips, mine didn't come with foam tips. Airplane adapter is really thick. Included sticker was yellow and cheap looking. Manual and stickers were in the incorrect location. Included clip was flimsy and cheap. Included leather case was made of fake leather and had cheap felt inside the case. The headphone jack was straight instead of 90 ° angled. Button controls were flimsy and cheap feeling. And lastly, the buds were cheap looking, missing vent holes, tips were difficult to remove, had mediocre sound quality and make a crunchy sound when inserting in the ear.
I included pictures (counterfeit on the left / bottom) so that you can use as reference!
As far as the Real headphones, they sound pretty good! Clear highs and mids and punchy bass! Definitely worth the price.
Handle with kid-gloves
Let me start by saying these are really nice sounding earbuds. Bass isn't nonexistent but isn't overpowering either. The sound signature sounds fairly balanced. Quite the upgrade from my stock samsung cell phone earbuds. I must give them props for their packaging. It feels like quality. These aren't bulletproof so you will need to treat them with a little more extra care than other headphones.
* Edit * My headphones broke within the first few days of owning them. I think I got a bad apple? Anyway, their support team was awesome (Shout out to Joe @ 1More). They replaced the broken pair for me. This kind of customer service is what will make me a repeat customer and recommend this product to others.
Great Sound. Might be worth the price.
I think these sound great and have a full range of sound and are really clear. My Klipsch s2i don't sound so nice comparatively speaking. I was a bit hesitant to pay the extra for these as I had never had a serious problem with the sound of my older Klipsch. I just needed a second pair to leave at work. (I hate forgetting them and being without). Anyway. These were rated so highly I figured I try them out. Glad I did. Of course, with this type of headphone fit is key to getting the proper bass. They give you a range of ear tip sizes in the case so you can get the right fit. Only the largest delivered the right bass in my ears.
TIP: I bought some extra foam tips from COMPLY (t-600 series fit this model). I went for the medium size and they do the trick. The shape is different so they deliver the bass at a smaller size. (better comfort!).
TIP: Also, with this type of headphone, movement sound transfers through the wire which can be disappointing. I find that it goes away completely if you run the wire over the back side of your ear and then into your ear canal. I don't mind this arrangement, as this is how they recommend Klipsch s2i be worn. I uploaded a picture of this in case this makes no sense.