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TRN WhaleShark

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At a glance

Emphasis: Balanced bandsTimbre: Warm toneListening: Relaxed listening

A candidate for listeners seeking overall balance and continuity, warmth and body and calm, extended listening.

Technical / Musical 83 / 84Retained editorial scores8 Source recordsSignature evidence · MediumPrice record date · 2026-10-10Evidence for the catalogue referenceListing price: USD 129.99 · 2026-10-25

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Core product facts

Release month
2025-10
Driver configuration
3DD + 1 Planar
Impedance
16Ω
Earpiece connector
0.78mm 2-pin
Cable length
1.2m ±3cm
Catalogue reference · KRW
₩183,577USD 129.00

A recorded reference amount, not a live lowest price.

TRN WhaleShark 유닛

Photo source: www.linsoul.com

Basic specifications

Specifications retained from product records; missing values are not estimated. Korean source wording is preserved where no verified translation exists.

Driver configuration3DD + 1 Planar
Impedance16Ω
Sensitivity110 dB stated; reference unspecified
Weight and scopeRetailer separately lists about 15 g for the earphones and 31 g for the cable. Neither a single earpiece nor the total is stated as 15 g.Specification source ↗ · linsoul.com
Nozzle diameterNo established value in the checked records. Value not established · checked source ↗ · linsoul.com
Included accessories
  • Earpieces
  • Hybrid braided cable
  • Waterproof storage box
  • One 3.5 mm and one 4.4 mm plug
  • 3 pairs of tuning nozzles
  • 3 pairs of black silicone tips
  • 3 pairs of white silicone tips
  • 3 pairs of T tips
  • 3 pairs of liquid-silicone tips
  • 3 pairs of memory-foam tips
Cable conductor / materialHybrid braid of silver-plated OFC and single-crystal copper
Cable cores / braid2 strands, 500 conductors each; Litz hybrid Specification source ↗ · trn-audio.com
Cable length1.2m ±3cm
Earpiece connector0.78mm 2-pin
Source plugInterchangeable 3.5/4.4 mm

Retained product source ↗ · linsoul.com · Specification evidence · Research coverage

Package/cable records below retain the original source language. Purchase options, modular plugs and aftermarket accessories are distinguished; unverified counts and materials are not estimated.

Package contents may vary by sales region, production date and connector option.

TRN WhaleShark 기존 제품 자료 ↗ · linsoul.comLinsoul TRN Whale Shark full package ↗ · linsoul.com
Price and release evidence
Driver and design evidence

3DD + 1 Planar

Recorded model / design notes (original language): 저역 10.5mm·중고역 8mm·고역 6mm DD와 초고역 6mm 평판을 분담합니다. 드라이버 합계는 한쪽 4개입니다.

Product specifications / model-specific reference ↗ · linsoul.com

Additional product reference: Potanattu — TRN WhaleShark 실구매 리뷰 · potanattu.hatenablog.com

Additional product reference: TRN 해양 유니버스를 다 담아버린 넓은 공간감! Whale Shark · blog.naver.com

Linked references are the existing model-specific specification/design records. Manufacturer, retailer and review sources are distinguished in the original pages. Driver counts alone do not establish sound quality; model generations and variants must match.

10.5mm bass, 8mm mid-high, 6mm high DDs and 6mm planar.

A TRN Marine hybrid with three DDs and one planar per side. Recurring mid-bass punch makes bass emphasis the primary category; treble can be smooth or cool and dry. Representative signature: Warm tone · full mid-bass and smooth flow. Freque…

Representative character: Relaxed listening

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Sound, assessment & measurements

Technical evaluation 83 / 100

Bass88
Mids81
Treble85
Spatial presentation85

Evidence behind the technical assessment

Treble presentation: Can sound hard, cool and dry even on reference green; black and high volume can increase sharpness. ↗

Stage and separation: Broad and enveloping, with ordinary depth and imperfect precision. ↗

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Musical enjoyment 84 / 100

Natural timbre81
Emotional expression83
Immersion88
Rhythm and dynamics91
Vocal and instrumental liveliness83
Long-session comfort78

Evidence behind musical enjoyment

Bass character: Rich mid-bass punch with somewhat rounded outlines. A new owner using the green nozzle, stock cable, flexible tips and no EQ instead found sub-bass insufficient in an initial listen. ↗

Vocals and mids: Slightly recessed mids; female-vocal presence and occasional thin low male voices. ↗

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Sound and listening impressions

Design, bass, mids, treble, stage and differing reviewer impressions are presented together.

Sound classification

Representative listening character

Smooth flow and full, warm texture favour relaxed listening. It does not promise fatigue-free sound in every setup. This editorial browsing category is drawn from retained model-specific reviews; it does not exclude other listening uses.

Similar listening character ↗

Frequency emphasis: Balanced bands. Slightly recessed mids; female-vocal presence and occasional thin low male voices. Overall timbre: Warm tone. These are separate representative axes; fit, nozzle settings and contrary accounts remain in the reviewed evidence.

Boundary / contrary accounts: Contrary accounts describe strong punch and brighter or drier highs. BLACK-nozzle and high-volume impressions remain disclosed.

Concise English summaries distinguish product specifications, reviewed listening impressions and practical advice. Original source notes remain available below.

Design and model identity

10.5mm bass, 8mm mid-high, 6mm high DDs and 6mm planar.

Source ↗

Bass quantity and texture

Rich mid-bass punch with somewhat rounded outlines. A new owner using the green nozzle, stock cable, flexible tips and no EQ instead found sub-bass insufficient in an initial listen.

Vocal placement and midrange

Slightly recessed mids; female-vocal presence and occasional thin low male voices.

Treble and fatigue

Can sound hard, cool and dry even on reference green; black and high volume can increase sharpness.

Stage, separation and imaging

Broad and enveloping, with ordinary depth and imperfect precision.

Disagreement and listening conditions

The bass, vocal and treble descriptions summarise reviewed impressions, not measured quality. Tips, volume, nozzle settings and source conditions can explain differences. Sample relationships and duplicate authors remain disclosed in the source records.

Strengths and caveats from reviewed sources

Supplementary notes retain the original Korean research wording.

Potanattu — TRN WhaleShark 실구매 리뷰 ↗ — 기본 녹색 노즐에서 따뜻하고 깊고 밀도 높은 음색과 공간을 채우는 표현.

TRN 해양 유니버스를 다 담아버린 넓은 공간감! Whale Shark ↗ — Waves Upon Waves 청취에서 넓은 좌우 공간, 큰 편성/OST 적합성, 보컬을 가리지 않는 깊은 초저음과 선명한 상부 중역·분리를 호평. BLACK 노즐은 더 넓고 RED는 차분하며 자극이 적다고 보고. 개별 조건의 1인 청취 소감으로 사용.

Listening suggestions and selection points

Start with calm pop, acoustic or vocal music and focus on continuity and flow. Balance the appeal of smoothness against whether you want more sparkle or stronger impact.

These are editorial starting points derived from the existing sound descriptions, not results of a genre-by-genre test. Recordings and arrangements vary even within one genre.

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How to choose this product

Preferences that match

  • overall balance and continuity · warmth and body
  • calm, extended listening

Consider alternatives first if you prefer

  • a pronounced emphasis in one frequency band
  • a leaner, cooler tone ahead of warmth

A preference guide based on the existing classification. Fit and enjoyment vary with listener, music and tips.

Products to compare

Candidates selected by classification and proximity of registered reference prices, not direct A/B auditions or performance rankings.

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Candidate treble observation: Treble comfort is not settled.Read the observation source ↗

Shared classification: overall balance and continuity

Different classification: Timbre: warmth and body → a tone not classified as especially warm or bright

Driver configuration: 1DD (11mm Dynamic)

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Fit and connection checks

Information retained from registered sources. Where verified wearing photos or individual fitting observations are unavailable, consult the product photo and the specification scope.

Listening checklist

  • Compare vocal masking at matched volume.
  • Use familiar music to separate bass quantity from decay.
  • Check treble comfort after matching tips and seal.

Cable, plugs and drive

  • Earpiece connector: 0.78mm 2-pin
  • Source plug: Interchangeable 3.5/4.4 mm
  • Cable length: 1.2m ±3cm
  • Impedance: 16Ω
  • Sensitivity: 110 dB stated; reference unspecified
Specifications and sources

Included accessories

  • Included accessories: EarpiecesHybrid braided cableWaterproof storage boxOne 3.5 mm and one 4.4 mm plug3 pairs of tuning nozzles3 pairs of black silicone tips3 pairs of white silicone tips3 pairs of T tips3 pairs of liquid-silicone tips3 pairs of memory-foam tips
  • Cable conductor / material: Hybrid braid of silver-plated OFC and single-crystal copper
  • Cable cores / braid: 2 strands, 500 conductors each; Litz hybrid
Specifications and sources

Frequency-response graph

Measurement
TRN WhaleShark frequency-response graphRedrawn from the disclosed source; see original conditions and limitations below.20501002005001k2k5k10k20k-40-30-20-100+10+20Published measurementFrequency (Hz)Relative response (dB; 1kHz = 0)
Source notes
Redrawn from public numerical data · Normalized at 1 kHz · Checked 2026-10-07검정 노즐, 소스 임피던스 <1Ω, 왼쪽 채널출처: audioamigo ↗Results vary with measurement equipment, tips and fit. Treat results above 8 kHz as indicative.
Reading limits

Public numerical data describe this sample and setup, not all production variation. Seal, tips, nozzle/filter, insertion and rig can change the shape. Bass speed, natural timbre, resolution, separation and stage are not established by FR alone.

Evidence at a glance

Reviewed reviews

Listening review 5 · All records 11

Listening review 5 · Owner account 1 · Reference 5

  • 1 [개허접리뷰] TRN Whale Shark 고래상어 (긴글) - 갤러리 ↗ · gall.dcinside.comReference

    Exact-model title found in search. The body was not secured in this pass; listening details, author and supply relationship remain unconfirmed.

    Author: Author unconfirmed · Purchase/supply/loan relationship unconfirmed · 2026-10-25

    Reference link
  • 2 1. bi****cr.ldblog.jp · Original source ↗ · bisonicr.ldblog.jpListening review
    Source notes

    bi****cr — TRN WhaleShark 청음 리뷰

    힘 있는 저음과 자연스러운 보컬, 매끄러운 고역 및 넓은 음장의 V자 성향.

    Relationship classification retained from the reviewed record

  • 3 2. potanattu.hatenablog.com · Original source ↗ · potanattu.hatenablog.comOwner account
    Source notes

    Potanattu — TRN WhaleShark 실구매 리뷰

    기본 녹색 노즐에서 따뜻하고 깊고 밀도 높은 음색과 공간을 채우는 표현.

    Relationship classification retained from the reviewed record

  • 4 3. trefle-lab.com · Original source ↗ · trefle-lab.comListening review
    Source notes

    TRN Whale Shark レビュー — 穏やかなリスニングサウンド

    풍성하고 조금 따뜻하며 부드러운 음색. 극저음보다는 탄력 있는 중저음이 중심이고, 보컬은 자연스럽고 여성 보컬이 조금 가깝다. 매끈하고 자극이 적은 고역과 넓은 공간을 보고.

    TRN PR 요청 명시; 원고료 없고 내용 지시도 없다고 명시. 사용 기회 제공이나 제품 소유권의 세부는 불명

    TRN PR 요청 명시; 원고료 없고 내용 지시도 없다고 명시. 사용 기회 제공이나 제품 소유권의 세부는 불명

  • 5 4. blog.naver.com · Original source ↗ · blog.naver.comListening review
    Source notes

    TRN 해양 유니버스를 다 담아버린 넓은 공간감! Whale Shark

    Waves Upon Waves 청취에서 넓은 좌우 공간, 큰 편성/OST 적합성, 보컬을 가리지 않는 깊은 초저음과 선명한 상부 중역·분리를 호평. BLACK 노즐은 더 넓고 RED는 차분하며 자극이 적다고 보고. 개별 조건의 1인 청취 소감으로 사용.

    직접 개봉·청취 서술. 자비 구매/제공/원고료 미명시.

    Naver source body read directly

    Praises broad stage and deep bass, describing black/red nozzle differences. Read as setting-dependent impressions.

    2026-10-25
  • 6 5. www.reddit.com · Original source ↗ · reddit.comListening review
    Source notes

    A Beast With A Gentle Bite – TRN WhaleShark Review

    활기 있는 V자, 질감 좋고 빠른 중저음 펀치, 조금 물러난 중역과 생기 있는 여성 보컬, 분리도를 호평. 고역 확장이 강해 민감한 사람/높은 음량/BLACK 노즐/고역 많은 곡에서 과할 수 있음. RED는 비교적 제어되며 이미지 움직임의 위치 정확도가 초정밀은 아니라고 평가.

    TRN 제품 제공, 내용 간섭 없음 명시.

    Public article and comment text opened and read directly.

  • 7 6. www.reddit.com · Original source ↗ · reddit.comListening review
    Source notes

    TRN Whale Shark: a beast from the depths

    깊고 힘 있는 초저음과 빠른 저음, 밝은 고역의 V자 성향 및 여성 보컬 호평. 아주 낮은 남성 목소리 몸통 부족 보고. BLACK은 더 밝고 GREEN은 균형, RED는 더 저음/분위기 중심. 드라이버를 보고 예측한 기술 설명은 청취 근거와 분리.

    본문 확인 범위에서 제품 취득/제공·금전 관계 미명시.

    Public article and comment text opened and read directly.

  • 8 7. note.com · Original source ↗ · note.comReference
    Source notes

    TRN WhaleShark レビュー

    두껍고 따뜻한 중저음 펀치와 차갑고 건조한 고역의 대비를 보고. 중역은 양으로 약하지만 구별되며 음색 연결·정교함은 아쉽다고 평가. ESTRELLA/HYPE보다 저음 윤곽·펀치가 덜하다는 비교.

    구입/제공 관계 미명시. E70+L70/기본 케이블/TRI Clarion/녹색 Reference 노즐.

    Public listening-review text read directly; video not watched

    구입/제공 관계 미명시. E70+L70/기본 케이블/TRI Clarion/녹색 Reference 노즐.

  • 9 8. cafe.naver.com · Original source ↗ · cafe.naver.comReference
    Source notes

    닥터헤드폰 · TRN Whale Shark

    녹색 노즐에서 공기감과 에너지, 매력적인 고역·공간감을 느꼈지만 상단이 약간 거칠고 저음이 풍성한 제품은 아니라고 한다. Why so Serious?로 확인한 극저역도 부족하게 들렸다는 초기 사용평이다.

    알리 직접 구매 명시

    카페 내부 검색 후 사용기 본문 직접 열람. 배송당일청음, 기본녹색노즐·유연한해파리형팁·기본케이블. 직장iFiZENCan1/DAC1·집Can3/DAC3, 보정기능OFF. 에이징·위상인과채택안함.

    With the green nozzle, Whale Shark offers air, energy and attractive treble and space, but some upper-range roughness. Bass is not especially full, and the listener finds deep sub-bass lacking on Why so Serious? in this initial impression.

    Original setup and disclosure (Korean)

    배송당일청음, 기본녹색노즐·유연한해파리형팁·기본케이블. 직장iFiZENCan1/DAC1·집Can3/DAC3, 보정기능OFF. 에이징·위상인과채택안함. · 알리 직접 구매 명시

  • 10 Search scope and exclusions ↗Reference
  • 11 Full Naver review scope ↗Reference

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