Tanchjim Zero VS 1More Piston

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

Home Ranking Compare IEMs

Tanchjim Zero and 1More Piston are in-ear monitors. Tanchjim Zero costs $15 while 1More Piston costs $15. Tanchjim Zero holds a decisive 2.2-point edge in reviewer scores (5.2 vs 3).

Insights

Metric Tanchjim Zero 1More Piston
Bass 4 3
Mids 4 3
Treble 4 3
Details 4 3
Imaging 4 3
Dynamics 4 3
Tonality 4.8 4
Technicalities 4.3 3
Take these comparisons with a grain of salt—we don't have enough Tanchjim Zero and 1More Piston reviews saved yet to provide an unbiased result.

Tanchjim Zero Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Average Reviewer Score:

5.2

Mixed to Negative


1More Piston Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Average Reviewer Score:

3

Very Poor


Reviews Comparison

Tanchjim Zero reviewed by Crin

Crin 4.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C Tech

1More Piston reviewed by Crin

Crin 3 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
D Tech
Tonally alright, technically distrastrous.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel

Tanchjim Zero (more reviews)

Tanchjim Zero reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score rescaled + normalized

Tanchjim Zero reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 3.6 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C- Tech
Too shouty and lacks the bass emphasis to balance it out.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: C- Mids: C- Treble: C- Dynamics: C- Details: C- Imaging: C-

Tanchjim Zero reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.6 * score rescaled + normalized
6 community members have rated the Tanchjim Zero at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

URL to full Review

Head-Fi.org original ranking

Tanchjim Zero User Review Score

Average User Scores

Average User Score: n/a

Based on 0 user reviews

No user reviews yet. Be the first one who writes a review!

1More Piston User Review Score

Average User Scores

Average User Score: n/a

Based on 0 user reviews

No user reviews yet. Be the first one who writes a review!

Tanchjim Zero Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

4.4

Gaming Grade

C-

1More Piston Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

3.3

Gaming Grade

D

Tanchjim Zero Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • It struggles with balance, producing a lumpy response that rarely sounds coherent. Genre hopping highlights glaring inconsistencies.

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • Resolution is limited, masking finer nuances and narrowing the soundstage. Busy mixes still overwhelm it with ease.
Bass C-
Low-end presence is gentle and restrained, favoring balance over slam. There's enough presence for casual listening.
Mids C-
Midrange is passable yet unrefined, revealing grain and occasional harshness. It sounds a bit grainy on detailed recordings.
Treble C-
The top end sounds acceptable but lacks the smoothness of higher tiers. Air is hinted at more than delivered.
Dynamics C-
The system delivers passable punch but never surprises. Punch is modest rather than exciting.
Details C-
The presentation is fine for casual listening but leaves refinement on the table. There's some grain on quieter elements.
Imaging C-
Average imaging delivers reasonable localization while still lacking pinpoint specificity. You get a reasonable idea of placement.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

1More Piston Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C-
  • Tonality remains inconsistent, with uneven peaks and dips that disrupt musical flow. You'll constantly notice peaks or dips pulling focus.

Average Technical Grade

D
  • Details smear quickly, leaving the presentation cramped and low on definition. You'll notice smearing on even moderately layered songs.
Gaming D
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

Tanchjim Zero User Reviews

Example User Posted on ...
0.0

"This is an example review"

Pros
  • Example pro 1
  • Example pro 2
Cons
  • Example con 1
  • Example con 2
No User-Reviews Yet

Share your experience and build your personal ranking list.

You need to be signed in to write your own review

1More Piston User Reviews

Example User Posted on ...
0.0

"This is an example review"

Pros
  • Example pro 1
  • Example pro 2
Cons
  • Example con 1
  • Example con 2
No User-Reviews Yet

Share your experience and build your personal ranking list.

You need to be signed in to write your own review

Find your next IEM:

IEM Finder Quiz

new
Use this quiz and answer a few questions to get your individual IEM recommendation list
(1/3) How much are you willing to spend on the IEM?
(2/3) Which sound characteristics are particularly important to you?
(3/3) Which tuning do you prefer?
You can select multiple options.

Footer