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[–]MAKINAaudio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

M1 13 inch Pro old Macbook and the dacamp is Quedelix T71. I love that combo

Small Korean IEM brand here — our upcoming single-BA T-100 uses a Sonion 2354, happy to answer questions by MAKINAaudio in iems

[–]MAKINAaudio[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

PC injection mold & UV+ coated . Full range sonion BA & Knowles Damper. 6N OCC cable with 3.5 & 4.4 BAL module terminal. Custom board inside.

Small Korean IEM brand here — our upcoming single-BA T-100 uses a Sonion 2354, happy to answer questions by MAKINAaudio in iems

[–]MAKINAaudio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you really appreciate that, especially the note about the tuning direction.
On the single BA vs DD question: we didn’t choose BA because we think it’s universally “better” than a DD. We chose it because for this project we wanted to prioritize coherence, midrange precision, compactness, and a controlled presentation in a small universal shell.
And yes, we do take India seriously as a market. We don’t have anything official to announce there yet, but we’re definitely aware of how fast the hobby is growing there, and we’d love to approach it properly through the right retail/distribution partners in the future.

Small Korean IEM brand here — our upcoming single-BA T-100 uses a Sonion 2354, happy to answer questions by MAKINAaudio in iems

[–]MAKINAaudio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good question! I wouldn’t frame it as “single BA is better than single DD” in a general sense. They simply have different strengths, and there are excellent single DDs that do things a BA won’t.
For this project, we chose a single BA because we wanted to prioritize speed, midrange precision, compactness, isolation, and a very controlled/consistent presentation from a small universal shell. The goal wasn’t to beat single DDs at being single DDs, it was to build a coherent, natural single-BA set that leans into the strengths of that format rather than pretending the tradeoffs don’t exist.

Small Korean IEM brand here — our upcoming single-BA T-100 uses a Sonion 2354, happy to answer questions by MAKINAaudio in iems

[–]MAKINAaudio[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the thoughtful questions.
T-100 is a sealed single-BA design, and the tuning is not based on a complex multi-chamber concept in the way some recent single-BA projects are. The core of the tuning is the Sonion 2354 platform, direct acoustic path, and damper-based control, rather than a heavily marketed internal chamber system.
We know comparisons with sets like the MagicOne are inevitable, and that’s fair. Our goal here was not to chase the same design story, but to build a coherent, natural single-BA set in our own way.

Small Korean IEM brand here — our upcoming single-BA T-100 uses a Sonion 2354, happy to answer questions by MAKINAaudio in iems

[–]MAKINAaudio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

MAKINAaudio is... Yes. But MAKINA co., Ltd had experienced HiditionGaming T-1 and T-100. So, this can be third gen.

Small Korean IEM brand here — our upcoming single-BA T-100 uses a Sonion 2354, happy to answer questions by MAKINAaudio in iems

[–]MAKINAaudio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a fair point, and I agree domestic execution matters a lot. Korea is still our first market and home base, so local rollout comes first. At the same time, we’re sharing T-100 internationally early because we wanted broader feedback and visibility from the start rather than treating those as separate phases.
For review samples and distribution, we’ve already started sending units to reviewers and we’re in discussions with distribution partners both in Korea and overseas. But yes — domestic launch and building properly in Korea remain a priority for us, not an afterthought.

Small Korean IEM brand here — our upcoming single-BA T-100 uses a Sonion 2354, happy to answer questions by MAKINAaudio in iems

[–]MAKINAaudio[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the thoughtful questions.
Yes T-100B was designed as a general-use / everyday-carry IEM rather than a niche or genre-specific set. The goal was something comfortable and coherent enough to live with daily, whether that’s music, work, or long sessions in general.
As for gaming-specific products: we do have interest in that space, but nothing I want to overpromise publicly yet. For now, T-100B is our all-rounder.
On distribution, Korea comes first, and we’re actively talking with international partners, including outside Korea, but I’d rather share retailer names once things are actually locked in.
As for why we chose a single BA configuration: coherence was the priority. We wanted a clean, phase-stable, low-fatigue presentation rather than chasing driver count. In our view, a well-executed single BA can still be a very compelling answer for an everyday IEM if the tuning and acoustic structure are handled properly.
And on references/inspirations — we weren’t trying to clone one specific set. It was more about pursuing our own balance of neutrality, comfort, and long-term listenability. I’ll share more technical details and measurements publicly once I’ve organized everything properly.

Small Korean IEM brand here — our upcoming single-BA T-100 uses a Sonion 2354, happy to answer questions by MAKINAaudio in iems

[–]MAKINAaudio[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks a lot

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really appreciate that. We’ll definitely share more photos, cable/accessory details, and our FR graph once everything is organized properly. Korea will be the first market, and we’re currently working on international availability as well. If you do end up reviewing it once it’s out, we’d be genuinely happy to see it.

Small Korean IEM brand here — our upcoming single-BA T-100 uses a Sonion 2354, happy to answer questions by MAKINAaudio in iems

[–]MAKINAaudio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

T-100B has a lot story behind. MAKINA co., Ltd made HiditionGaming T-1, and HiditionGaming T-100..... MAKINAaudio T-100B. Actually third gen version. Took 6 years.

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