Trinity Hyperion and Delta in-ear earphones review

1. Introduction2. Unboxing3. Trinity Delta and Hyperion earphones4. Testing5. Final Thoughts6. View All Pages

It is easy to see why Trinity was successful in its Kickstarter campaign: it really knows how to make earphones.

Hyperion

The Hyperions are a fantastic budget alternative to earphones bundled with smartphones and MP3 players, offering a strong sound at all frequency levels and a surprising amount of bass. Clarity is still present at the top end of the volume scale too, and nothing ever gets too muddy – though the mid-range does occasionally get stepped on in tracks where the higher frequencies are well represented.

Not only is the sound quality good, but the cable is strong and durable – I particularly liked the spring mounted on the earphone jack – and the earbuds are comfortable too. The fact that Trinity goes so far as to give as many as seven different pairs of tips to guarantee you have a comfortable fit is a testament to the quality of the product.

Which is why it is so surprising that these earphones are so affordable. At just £35, Trinity's Hyperion earphones offer a well-rounded, rugged, great sounding and great looking product at a price that anyone who wants to upgrade stock headphones can afford.

You can buy the Trinity Hyperion earbuds from the official store here.

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Pros

• Great sound quality, surprising amount of bass.
• Comfortable – after a few minutes you do not even know you are wearing them.
• Strong cable which rarely gets tangled.
• Carry case, cable clip and 90 degree audio jack round out a solid bundle.
• Very affordable.

Cons

• Treble can be a bit dominant at times, overshadowing mids in some songs.
• When you've tried earphones with swappable tuning filters, you do miss it in a set like this.

KitGuru Says: Trinity's Hyperion earphones are fantastic value and while not perfect, offer a solid upgrade for stock-quality earphones in a very well provisioned package. 

 

Delta

The Delta earphones are equally impressive, but in different ways. With a price tag that is almost three times that of the Hyperion earphones, the Deltas would need to be particularly strong to be a comparable recommendation.

While not quite as financially viable a purchase, the Deltas are a solid buy. The sound quality of these earphones is simply fantastic, offering a strong and broad sound that never muddies, has great bass, good highs and strong mids. The sound is punchy and powerful without muddying the mix and if there are any parts of the spectrum you would like to see given more oomf, the bundled tuning filters let you customise that via the hardware – and there are always EQ tweaks to augment that if needed.

The over all bundle offered with the Deltas is fantastic too. Along with the neat and stylish carry case, there are the additional tuners and their own carry puck, a huge number of additional earbud tips, a clothing clip and a 90 degree audio jack. There are also the gold tuners too which feel a little neglected coming in their own separate bag, but they offer even greater breadth in sound options so are much appreciated.

Although not quite as good value as its cheaper cousins, the Trinity Delta earphones are fantastic quality in build and sound and offer a still quite affordable option for those looking to explore higher quality earphones. There feels like there is some headroom on this set too, so if you buy yourself a higher quality media player with a better amp in the future, we would not be surprised if your smartphone dedicated earphones sound even better.

Availability of the Delta earphones is a little difficult right now because Trinity are currently accepting pre-orders for their sequel, the Delta 2s. Although we will need to review those to give our accurate, honest opinion on their abilities, based on what the Delta v1s showed us, we have every confidence that they will be a solid buy.

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Pros

• Fantastic sound quality throughout the frequency range.
• Great bundle: carry case, ear bud tips.
• Best earphone cable we have ever tested – almost no microponics.
• Durable, great build quality.
• Huge customisation options with swappable tuning filters.

Cons

• Larger buds mean they're not quite as comfortable as smaller Hyperions.
• Impossible to find right now.

KitGuru Says: While the Hyperions may offer an awesome choice for audio lovers on a budget, the Deltas are the next step up. Deep customisation and great sound quality are hard to beat, though perhaps their sequel will do just that.

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