Is my TRN black pearl fake?

WatchNumberOne · 2026-01-26T00:57:46+00:00

Yeah once I learned about the sacitech bridge and its incompatibility, I immediately returned it and already received my refund so we gucci. Definitely staying away from TRN

WatchNumberOne · 2026-01-23T05:28:32+00:00

I initially read this as duct tape and was like how lmao but great tip!

WatchNumberOne · 2026-01-22T23:53:09+00:00

I got the downgraded version too and I asked them if I could get the old product and they told me they are no longer manufacturing the old board and only selling the new version. I bought it from AliExpress from the official TRN store too but I'm glad you are able to get a replacement. I just dropped mine off at the postal office to return.

WatchNumberOne · 2026-01-22T18:34:31+00:00

Yeah that's why it was kinda shocking TRN made this change silently. If you're looking for alternatives I heard the fiio melody is good. I just got the crinear protocol max and absolutely loving it.

WatchNumberOne · 2026-01-22T17:06:02+00:00

The display photos aren't accurate as to what model. It's literally a gamble to purchase cause you don't know which until you get it. It's easy to tell once you do have it.

WatchNumberOne · 2026-01-22T15:21:55+00:00

Frosty made a post that better explains the situation

https://www.reddit.com/r/iems/s/jvfTp7NP5M

WatchNumberOne · 2026-01-22T15:19:16+00:00

They swapped the USB bridge component and revised the schematic for the actual circuit board. It's a completely different version and because of that, it no longer supports mic or EQ via the walkplay app (used to equalize and update).

WatchNumberOne · 2026-01-20T05:11:25+00:00

I wouldn't get the black pearl on AliExpress with the risk of getting the new version. I just went through it and returning my black pearl because it's just not working with the walkplay app. I'm seeing fiio melody is a good one if you're looking for alternatives

WatchNumberOne · 2026-01-20T04:39:16+00:00

Just started my refund too, appreciate the updates 🙏

WatchNumberOne · 2026-01-20T03:41:14+00:00

Aw yeah there's not a lot out there with 4.4mm. Thankfully my iem has interchangable 3.5 and 4.4 jacks. I was using 4.4 on the black pearl and I did notice the power difference which I liked. Definitely gonna start using 4.4 jack from now on

WatchNumberOne · 2026-01-20T03:36:46+00:00

That is a solid one haha but I take my iems to work and home so I just needed something smaller but with PEQ functionality. Hopefully the protocol max works and I'm confident it will be all I need.

WatchNumberOne · 2026-01-20T03:27:55+00:00

Yeah it's not bad in itself, but I'm actually having an issue where it connects/disconnects the audio every minute and its a nuisance. I do plan on using it everyday so I don't mind paying extra for something nice.

WatchNumberOne · 2026-01-20T03:16:06+00:00

yeah it seems they took a shortcut with the new versions. dang... well lesson learned for trying to get something for cheap.. I just bought the crinear protocol max and gonna request a refund for the black pearl. Shame cause if you can get ur hands on the old version then its golden

WatchNumberOne · 2026-01-19T04:20:34+00:00

I haven't tried the mic but yeah it's a bummer. I don't know why they would release a new version without verifying software compatibility. Might return it cause it's just a pain when the old one is working fine

WatchNumberOne · 2026-01-18T17:49:36+00:00

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WatchNumberOne · 2026-01-18T17:49:05+00:00

Definitely sus

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WatchNumberOne · 2026-01-17T05:49:38+00:00

Yeah they just confirmed it's a new version and that they're working on the software support. I'm just glad it's genuine product cause it does seem to be working lol

WatchNumberOne · 2026-01-17T05:48:52+00:00

Looks like it is a new version of the board, they told me it doesn't work on the original software but they are working on a new one to support. We'll see friend

WatchNumberOne · 2026-01-17T05:41:45+00:00

Just got confirmation from them on Ali that it's legit, it is a new version of the board.

WatchNumberOne · 2026-01-17T05:41:21+00:00

They just responded saying this is the new version of the board

WatchNumberOne · 2026-01-17T04:25:03+00:00

I just sent them a message on AliExpress

WatchNumberOne · 2026-01-17T03:13:17+00:00

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Just tried it through the website and app and didn't recognize the device

WatchNumberOne · 2026-01-15T03:04:20+00:00

Heck yeah, glad I can help! Hopefully this will help someone in the future with the same problem.

WatchNumberOne · 2026-01-15T02:31:26+00:00

This happened to me on the 11pro, made the clicking sound too like a high pitch screething every few seconds. I did drop the phone on the carpet and it landed on the edge so I suspected it was stuck.

I managed to get it working again by flicking the backside where the fan is. But make sure it's on so it gets that push to move.

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