Truthear - SHIO

Portable USB DAC & Amp

Sale price₹ 6,499 Regular priceMRP: ₹ 6,999
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7 Day Replacement Guarantee

In case you receive the Truthear - SHIO with a manufacturing defect, please raise a return request within 7 days of delivery.

However, if you receive an incorrect / damaged / different product or one with missing accessories, please raise a return request within 24 hours of delivery. In case you receive a product with a missing, incorrect, or faulty accessory, you will be given a replacement accessory instead of the entire product.

Please make sure that the product is in the original packaging with all the accessories it came with. We'll also need an unboxing video and images of the parcel to investigate about the discrepancy. You may be asked to share images of the product and the packaging received for us to determine the damage or defect prior to approving the return request. The free replacement will be shipped only once the original order is returned.

A replacement will be issued only if:

- It is found to be defective
- It is determined that the product was not damaged while in your possession
- The product is not different from what was shipped to you
- The product is returned in original condition (with brand’s/manufacturer's box, MRP tag intact, user manual, warranty card and all the accessories therein)

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Warranty & Services

Don't sweat it, this Truthear - SHIO comes with a 1 Year warranty from Truthear that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.

Read more about Truthear's warranty in India.

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Ideal for Audiophiles

These DAC & Amps are designed for discerning music lovers. If audio quality is important to you, a set of DAC & Amps like these would be ideal.


You can expect these DAC & Amps to present you with a refined listening experience. The audio quality exhibited by these DAC & Amps is a beautiful mix of musicality, technical brilliance and high precision.


These DAC & Amps deliver a spacious & open soundstage that makes you feel you are sitting at a live concert. Experience the magic and delve into pure sonic tranquility!


Best Suited for Portable Use

For those who value them, being able to carry their favourite DAC & Amp equipment when they are on the move is invaluable.


These DAC & Amps offer the ultimate portability experience without sacrificing sound quality. If you’re someone who appreciates cutting-edge engineering, quality sound and portability, then look no further.


Designed to be trusty companions, these DAC & Amps are cleverly engineered with the latest technology to offer the ultimate combination of portability & Hi-Fidelity!


4.4mm
Balanced Output

Cirrus Logic CS43198
Dual DAC Chip

Upto 4Vrms
Power Output

Connect With
USB-C

Metal
Build

Works with Android

The way we listen to our music has evolved, and streaming services have replaced the USB cable for almost everyone. Understanding this shift in how people consume music, these headphones and devices are designed to offer straightforward connectivity, and if you’re someone who uses an Android device to listen to music and watch videos, then these are for you. Many headphones and devices have been engineered to shine when paired with an Android system and offer Android-specific functionality. Headphones and devices designed to work with Android come in wired and wireless formats. Quite often you will also find Hi-Fi equipment offering direct connectivity to devices with Android OS to offer a convenient operating experience.


Volume Controls

If your DAC & Amps include volume controls or volume rockers, you can easily change the volume with a button press or volume knob turn.


DAC & Amps that have volume controls make its operation incredibly simple; turn up the volume on your smartphone or your source devices and then change the volume on DAC & Amps to the desired level.


This design feature allows you to have complete control over the desired volume according to your listening preferences.


A BRAND THAT DISCERNING MUSIC LOVERS IN INDIA WERE DESPERATELY WAITING FOR

Truthear is a relatively new and innovative brand founded in 2022, providing HiFi quality audio products for daily use by the most discerning listeners. They believe there is still potential for knowledgeable brands with fresh ideas to emerge in this cutthroat market. Truthear has emphasised offering high-quality audio products to audio aficionados highlighting their interest in the audiophile hobby. It is a business with talented designers and engineers who have produced audiophile-grade products that are well-liked among audiophiles. Truthear is ready to fascinate and astound audiophiles in India!

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TRUTHEAR INCORPORATES AN EXCLUSIVE 3D PRINTING TECHNOLOGY OFFERED BY HEYGEARS

Truthear has incorporated a New Generation DLP 3D printing technology and medical-grade resin shells in their line-up of in-ear monitors. Truthear has collaborated with HeyGears, a company founded in the year 2015. HeyGears is an innovative company that provides digital manufacturing solutions across various industries. They are focused on 3D printing, software development, materials, and big-data handling.

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PRESENTING THE FIRST-EVER DAC & AMP FROM TRUTHEAR - THE SHIO

Truthear has been known for producing highly anticipated and top-performer IEMs. Truthear has taken things forward and developed a high-performance dongle DAC & Amp - the SHIO. It features a dual DAC chip configuration for the ultimate Hi-Res performance. It is one device that you will ever need. The Truthear SHIO offers Single-Ended and Balanced headphone outputs with a sufficient power output that you require to drive your headphones or in-ear monitors.

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FEATURES DUAL DAC CHIPS FROM CIRRUS LOGIC FOR UNRIVALLED SONIC PERFORMANCE

The Truthear SHIO hosts dual CS43198 DAC chips from Cirrus Logic. It can decode audio ranging from 16 bit/44.1 kHz to 32 bit/768 kHz, and it supports DSD (Direct Stream Digital) up to DSD64-DSD256. The SHIO promises to deliver exceptional Hi-Res performance with quality components in its circuitry. Unlock the path to Hi-Res music with the all-new and capable dongle DAC & Amp the SHIO!

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DUAL OUTPUT INTERFACES FOR EASY COMPATIBILITY AND GAIN SWITCH FOR DRIVABILITY

The Truthear SHIO provides easy compatibility and connectivity by providing 3.5mm Single-Ended and 4.4mm Balanced headphone output ports. It has a universal USB type-C input interface allowing you to connect it to various devices which offer USB type-C. The Truthear SHIO also has two gain modes allowing you to pair some power-demanding headphones and sensitive in-ear monitors. Take your listening experience to new heights with the SHIO!

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INTERCHANGEABLE CABLE DESIGN FOR ULTIMATE CONNECTIVITY

The Truthear SHIO has USB type-C input, which is compatible with Android devices, iOS devices, laptops and desktop PCs. It enables one to work with corresponding devices by replacing the cable, such as connecting Android devices and laptops with a type-C interface or even desktop computers with a type-C interface.

NOTE:
1. Windows users need to install the driver. For driver installation, please refer to the FAQ section.
2. iOS users can purchase the type-C TO Lightning adapter separately.

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ELEGANT DESIGN WITH ALUMINIUM ALLOY SHELL FUSED WITH HIGH-QUALITY CABLE

The Truthear SHIO has an aluminium alloy shell, CNC precision machining, lightweight and sturdy design. The sandblasting and anodizing treatment processing gives a delicate texture to the SHIO. The body of the SHIO is fixed by adhesive and screws, which makes it stable and reliable. The Truthear SHIO has premium leather for a wonderful tactile experience. It combines metal and leather, presenting you with the integration of ruggedness and elegance. It comes with standard custom multi-core dual-ended USB type-C OTG cable with high-quality oxygen-free copper cores, nylon mesh covering, and multi-structure fixed cable cores, designed with high-quality connectors. The cable delivers reliable, lossless and stable signal transmission.

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1 Year Warranty

Don't sweat it, this Truthear - SHIO comes with a 1 Year warranty from Truthear that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.

Read more about Truthear's warranty in India.

Headphonesty

"The SHIO is an option for audiophiles searching for a portable source that favors a warm chill tuning over outright technical eminence. Timbre is organic, and there is no harshness."

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Audio-Reviews

"The Truthear SHIO is another completely transparent DAC dongle that goes beyond the music source specifications and allows it to rise near the tops of SINAD chart gods."

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Head-Fi

"The Truthear Shio is a terrific value and an easy recommendation from both a measured and subjective performance perspective. Transparent and neutral sounding dongle."

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medium

"The Truthear Shio is very powerful. The bass was better controlled and there was greater instrument separation, particularly between low- and high-frequency instruments."

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Customer Reviews

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Shiva D (Bengaluru)
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Missing dongle in the box!!!

Got the box without the dongle! Just got the documentation and cable. Please check your package immediately! This first time in my last 15 years of online shopping experience. Unfortunately HPZ after sale service is not up to the mark. Calls are not attended and no call back as well. No response to ticket raised. Expected better response from HPZ.

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sankarit 24714@gmail.com (Patna)
Great product

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Hey, thank you so much for the awesome review!

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Abhirup Bose (Bengaluru)
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Great product for the price especially if primary usage is with phone.

It is a great product given its price having a 4.4 balanced output. It has a soothing and analogue kind of signature. Not over focusing on any of the aspect, so long sessions of listening does not become tiring. I have to mention that it has a really good power efficiency (much better than its competition). I have used a few mid tiered iems and some of those were a bit demanding, it had no problem driving.
But if you are buying then update the firmware first.

Hey Abhirup, thank you so much for your detailed and genuine feedback, we're glad that you have such positive thoughts about the product.

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Digvijay Parmar (Anand)
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Good product

Didn't use much, just bought couple days ago. I am using it with OnePlus 10 pro and letshouer s12. My main purpose for buying this product to get more power, which it did.

You need to upgrade it's firmware to get independent volume control on dac. Easy process.

Sound wise I didn't notice much difference. Little improvement. But it gets loud as compared to before.

We really appreciate the genuine feedback, we'll share your thoughts with the brand as well!

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DR. DIBYENDU CHAKRABORTY (Kolkata)
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Good sound Quality

Very balance sound signature

Hey Dibyendu, thank you so much for the awesome review!

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