Xenns Mangird Tea Pro Review

Today, we are taking a look at the $359 USD XENNS Mangird Tea Pro In-Ear Monitors.

 

Disclaimer: Linsoul sent us the XENNS Mangird Tea Pro IEMs for this review, free of charge. As always, I am here to convey my honest experience with the product.

XENNS Mangird

XENNS Mangird is the brainchild of a group of engineers passionate about high-fidelity audio. Backed by Linsoul, the Mangird team has used their expertise in electrical and acoustic engineering to create a range of professional in-ear monitors that have impressed the audiophile world.

Their most well-known products include the Xenns Up, a well-regarded tribrid combining advanced driver tech with a solid sound signature, and the Tea series, which has earned worldwide acclaim among aficionados.

Each unit is meticulously hand-crafted in small batches, giving each a distinctive and bespoke character. Today, we have their latest creation, the latest addition to their Tea line, and perhaps the most impressive one to date, the Tea Pro.

XENNS Mangird Pro Hybrid IEMs

The Tea Pro uses a 2DD+6BA hybrid driver setup, featuring two 8mm dynamic drivers and six Knowles balanced armature drivers. The star here is the custom-designed dual dynamic driver system. XENNS has reinforced the bio-composite diaphragms for a tighter membrane structure and greater surface tension, which should result in more responsive and controlled diaphragm motion.

The balanced armature drivers are the latest iterations from Knowles, which, according to XENNS, deliver improved timbre and texture. Additionally, the tuning has been updated based on feedback gathered from the previous Tea series products. As for the price, the IEMs are available for $359 USD via Linsoul.

Specs & Highlights

Driver Configuration: 2DD+6BA

Socket: 2-Pin, 0.78mm

Housing: Aluminum Body, Metal Nozzle, Artisan Faceplate

Nozzle Diameter & Tip Compatibility: 5.8mm – 4.5mm

Impedance: 13Ω 

Sensitivity: 104dB ± 1dB

Cable: 1.2m, 4-Braid Cable with 3.5 + 4.4mm Interchangeable Plugs

Packaging & Accessories

The Tea Pro comes in a vibrant, eye-catching box. Dominated by light blue tones, the box features a gold calligraphic “X” representing the XENNS brand, with the Tea Pro model name printed in smaller font. The swirl color design reminds me of the Mediterranean signature trio: sea, sand, and sun.

The box opens with two flaps revealing the IEMs, a printed leather carrying case that matches the light blue and gold swirl theme, and a cardboard accessory box. Inside you’ll find three sets of ear tips, a velvet pouch, a nozzle filter cleaning brush, a shirt clip, and a 4-braid cable with interchangeable 3.5mm and 4.4mm plugs. The cable is silvery with dark blue accents within its braids, a unique take on aesthetics.

The overall presentation is elegant, and the accessories are made of high-quality materials, especially for this price range. XENNS doesn’t specify the cable alloy, but it appears to be silver-plated copper. I’m pretty sure I’ve seen this cable sold separately so if anyone knows for sure, let me know!

 

 

Design, Fit & Build Quality

The Mangird Tea Pro features aluminum shells with a matte black finish and hand-painted artisan faceplates. XENNS states that they use medical grade UV resin in the construction, with all assembly done by hand, including driver soldering. They also state that they’re strict when it comes to L/R channel matching and thoroughly test each unit.

The build quality is excellent, as you would expect from XENNS. The faceplate design is particularly striking, resembling a gilded sky with shifting shades of blue, purple, green and petrol green, accented with white and chrome flakes. The golden Mangird logo is the cherry on top, the finishing touch. Durability-wise, it looks like it can take a prolonged roughing, although not advised.

One area where the design could be improved is the cable. While pliable, it doesn’t match the aesthetic of the IEMs as well as it could. A color-matched cable (or matte black connectors, etc.) would have greatly improved the overall look.

Regarding the fit, the Tea Pro is slightly larger than average IEMs in its price bracket. I’d place it somewhere between M and ML sizes. To understand this better, here’s a comparison of a few popular IEMs: ThieAudio’s Hype 4 and Hype 10 can be labeled as “ML.” An “L” would mean something like the Oriolus Monachaa, and the “M” would be something like the Mega5EST. Note that I have pretty large ears, and I have no trouble wearing the Tea Pro for more than six hours without any breaks. Yes, I game.

The review continues on the next page. Click here or use the jump below.

Page 1: XENNS Mangird, Mangird Tea Pro, Packaging & Accessories, Design, Build Quality & Fit

Page 2: Comparative Sound Impressions, Technical Capability, Comparison, Last Words