Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate VS Campfire Holocene

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

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Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate and Campfire Holocene use 1DD+4BA+2EST and 3BA driver setups respectively. Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate costs $649 while Campfire Holocene costs $650. Campfire Holocene is $1 more expensive. Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate holds a decisive 3-point edge in reviewer scores (7.6 vs 4.6). Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate has significantly better bass with a 4-point edge, Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate has significantly better mids with a 5-point edge and Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate has significantly better treble with a 3-point edge.

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Metric Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate Campfire Holocene
Bass 8 4
Mids 8 3
Treble 8 5
Details 7.6 6
Imaging 7.6 7
Dynamics 7.6 5
Tonality 7 4
Technicalities 8 6
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Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Gizaudio Axel
Tim Tuned
Jays Audio Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

7.6

Strongly Favorable

Campfire Holocene Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision

Average Reviewer Score:

4.6

Generally Unfavorable

Reviews Comparison

Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate (more reviews)

Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 8.5 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
S- Tech
Clean, neutral, balanced, technical, laid back, very detailed. Neutral tuning done right while being a little dynamic/engaging. Tip wise Azla spinfits for more detail, tangzu sancai regular for smoother.

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Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A+ Tech
Great relaxed tuning. Satisfying subbass and treble Female vocal lack a bit of life

Tim Tuned original ranking

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Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A+

Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 6.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
A Tech
Solid mid-bass, natural vocals, and detailed treble. Treble is a bit elevated, and upper mids feel a bit relaxed.

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Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 8.2 * score rescaled + normalized
6 community members have rated the Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

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Campfire Holocene (more reviews)

Campfire Holocene reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 4.6 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
B Tech
Clearly has Andromeda inspiration, but it's been taken too far.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: C- Mids: D Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Details: B Imaging: A-

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Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.2

Gaming Grade

A-

Campfire Holocene Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.9

Gaming Grade

C

Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • Tuning lands in a pleasing sweet spot with mostly coherent frequency integration. Tonality stays consistent from track to track.

Average Technical Grade

A+
  • The tuning feels expertly organized, marrying agile dynamics with well-defined spatial cues. Technical listeners will appreciate the poise.
Bass A+
You hear powerful yet disciplined low-end slam that extends effortlessly. It marries sub-bass depth with great texture.
Mids A+
You get reference-worthy mids that combine transparency, texture, and depth. It brings out emotional nuance beautifully.
Treble A+
Treble reaches superb heights, offering effortless extension and crystal clarity. Every cymbal crash resolves into fine mist.
Gaming A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Campfire Holocene 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

B
  • It offers a competent showing, maintaining cohesion on straightforward arrangements. Complex passages start to challenge it, but never derail the show.
Bass C-
Low-end presence is gentle and restrained, favoring balance over slam. There's enough presence for casual listening.
Mids D
Midrange is highly uneven, veering between shouty peaks and hollow dips. Tonality swings between shouty and withdrawn.
Treble C+
The top end is tidy and serviceable, adding air without overdoing it. Extension is decent for casual listening.
Dynamics C+
Dynamics feel competent, bringing energy without the finest detail. It carries energy without sounding aggressive.
Details B
Finer gestures snap into focus without sounding clinical or forced. Layering holds strong across genres.
Imaging A-
Depth mapping feels natural and accurate, supporting convincing immersion. Depth mapping feels precise and natural.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

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