AWEI TS-150vi In-Ear Headphones Review

Good audio, affordable price. That is what most people, especially music lovers, are looking for when it comes to headphones. These are hard to come by as most good audio products command an expensive price tag. The AWEI TS-150vi In-Ear Headphones beg to differ though. This pair is capable of producing good sounds at a very low cost. Find out how good by reading our review below.

Design and Construction

The first thing you’ll notice about the TS-150vi is its sporty design. The cables come in red while the housings, in-line mic/controls, and jack come in black. The color combination makes it look more at home in the gym or outside when you’re out for a run or bike.

The housings are made of metal, small, slim and looks discreet. It’s color coded as well – blue for left and red for right. However, they’re longer compared to some in-ear headphones like the Mi Piston V2 but definitely shorter and smaller than the Sol Republic Amps.

The TS-150vi features an in-line mic with controls. Unlike most headphones with controls optimized for iOS devices, this one works with our Android device well. We can play, pause, skip tracks, launch our Google device’s voice controls with ease, and use it during calls as well with no problem.

The headphones fit comfortably in our ears. But since it has a longer body, it feels like it is sticking out more than what we are accustomed to. It’s not a downer though as it is snug and doesn’t easily fall out from our ears. Just make sure you pick the right size from the four pairs of sleeves that come in the package.

Sound quality

Most in-ear headphones we’ve reviewed so far take pride for being bassy. The TS-150vi makes no claim though but only mentions that it is “for all kinds of music”. Ideally those are the types we’re looking for so we put it to the test using different tracks to see how it goes.

First up are Bass rich Hip Hop and Club tracks. The TS-150vi is good in delivering High Bass but starts to lose that oomph as it goes further down the frequency, like it’s lacking power when it’s time to deliver those deep booming and rumbling sounds. We believe that the TS-150vi is playing it safe in that range as to not sound muddy or too thick.

RnB, Acoustic, Jazz and Rock, these are type of music where the TS-150vi really shines. Sounds are articulate, brilliant, and crisp. If you’re one of those that are particular about the clarity in the vocals, guitars, and percussion, the TS-150vi can deliver. However we noticed that it tends to become too sibilant and tinny on higher volumes. The lack of power when it comes to low bass makes it very evident.

Conclusion

Overall, the TS-150vi is capable of producing sounds of acceptable to good quality. It’s good with RnB, Acoustic, Jazz and Rock music but falls a bit short when it comes to the bassy Hip Hop and Club. Design-wise, its sporty look should appeal to people with active lifestyles. Quality-wise, it feels cheap which is the same thing I can say for its price. The Awei TS-150vi only costs Php490USD 8INR 708EUR 8CNY 61 which is less expensive than most in-ear headphones out there. It’s even more affordable than the Php695USD 12INR 1,004EUR 11CNY 86 Xiaomi Mi Piston V2.

So is the Awei TS-150vi worth getting? Only if your budget is Php500USD 9INR 722EUR 8CNY 62. It may not be great but its way better than most stock earphones that are included with your smartphones.

Awei TS-150vi specs:
Driver unit: 10mm
Impedance: 16?±15%
Frequency response: 20-20000HZ
Sensitivity: 90dB±3dB
Jack: 3.5mm
Cable length: 1.20M round cable
Mic: yes
Controller: three-button controller
Color options: gold, gray, silver, red & black, black & red, black & blue

What we liked about it:
* Sporty look
* Good mids and highs
* Comes with multiple sleeves
* Comes with a carrying pouch
* Very affordable

What we didn’t like:
* Not powerful when it comes to low bass
* Build feels cheap

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The Awei TS-150vi is available at Droidhero.ph and www.fb.com/droidhero and participating Novo7tech branches: Lucky China Town Mall Binondo, SM Southmall Las-Pinas, Sm BF Paranaque, and Gateway Cubao.