Is It Going to Rain Again Tonight

"Thinksound's eco-friendly Rain culvert phones will leave hippies happy, and satisfy budget-conscious audiophiles, too."

Pros

Not bad sounding
Clear and accurate sound
Quality craftsmanship

Cons

Vocals audio afar in hip hop/rock

Introduction

Thinksound, a headphone manufacturer known for using environmentally friendly materials both in their packaging and their headphones, has introduced the Rain culvert phones. Designed specifically for sound purists, the Pelting puts an emphasis on clarity and accuracy rather than overwhelming bass.

With environmental concerns growing more than ever, it is smart of Thinksound to caput into this management. "Green" products from electric cars, to dye-free detergents are growing in popularity; so why not create a set of headphones that are as environmentally conscientious equally y'all are? Thinksound uses packaging made from recycled materials, PVC-gratis cables, renewable wood, and fifty-fifty a bleach-free carrying pouch.

There are currently two Thinksound models to choose from. The Thunder has an MSRP of $75 and features a 10mm driver, passive noise cancelation and a strong emphasis on bass, The Rain has an MSRP of $99, uses a 9mm commuter, and targets sound purists. Both models are considered IEM (in-ear monitor) canal headphones because they sit inside the ear canal with a snug fit. Considering of this unique design, and with the correct-plumbing fixtures silicon tips, you should expect upwardly of an fourscore% reduction in outside racket, also known as passive noise cancellation.

Features and Design

The Thinksound Rain canal phones come with 3 extra silicon tips (full: XS, Due south, M and L) and so you tin can find the ane that fits all-time, a canvas carrying pouch and an optional prune that you lot can utilise to attach the headphone cable to your shirt or jacket.

The Thinksound Rain comes with a slightly smaller 9mm driver housed in a wood enclosure, and feature a 20Hz to xx KHz frequency response in improver to a three.5mm golden plated plug and a six-calendar month warranty. The Pelting headphones are slightly lighter than the Thunders, weighing in at ix.six grams.

Testing and Usage

We tested the Thinksound Rain using our Apple iPod, Apple tree iMac internal audio card and a PC using the Sound Blaster X-Fi Farthermost Audio sound carte du jour. Music used in our tests included Bob Acri, Blackness Eyed Peas The E.N.D., Linkin Park'southward live performance Route to Revolution, Weinland's La Lamentor, and Rodrigo y Gabriela. As nosotros mentioned in our Thinksound Thunder review, we feel that a 40-hour break in flow is sufficient and will actually open these canal phones up.

The Rain canal phones produce infrequent clarity, and true to the manufacturers claim, a very flat frequency response. Bass is controlled and accurate, only volition definitely lesser out rather than go deeper than the aforementioned Thunders. Soundstage and imagery really depends on the genre of music you are playing, but overall we thought the Rain had a relatively broad soundstage. Hip hop, Electronica and techno enthusiasts will be immediately turned off, only we suspect they are not the targeted audience anyways. Audiophiles will exist extremely pleased with the operation of the Pelting; they feel calorie-free, sound bully and have a great balance of warmth and precision.

Conclusion

The audio quality of these headphones really depends on the genre of music yous bask. Audio purists volition discover that the Rain really excels when it comes to acoustical, classical or vocal genres. Those into hip hop, heavy rock, or other genres that actually rely on bass or a broad frequency range will want to look elsewhere; the Thinksound Rain are great sounding headphones that volition cater to a particular listener. With a street price nether $60, the Thinksound Pelting gives the deal hunter a lot to search for. Audiophiles on a budget will want to pull up a skilful book, plug-in, and bask the music they have been missing all along.

Highs:

Great sounding
Clear and accurate sound
quality craftsmanship

Lows:

Vocals audio distant in hip hop/rock

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