Tanchjim Zero VS CCA Polaris

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

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Tanchjim Zero and CCA Polaris are 1DD in-ear monitors. Tanchjim Zero costs $15 while CCA Polaris costs $15. CCA Polaris holds a clear 0.5-point edge in reviewer scores (5.2 vs 5.6). CCA Polaris has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge and CCA Polaris has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge.

Insights

Metric Tanchjim Zero CCA Polaris
Bass 4 5.6
Mids 4 6
Treble 4 4
Details 4 5.6
Soundstage 5.2 6
Imaging 4 5.6
Dynamics 4 5
Tonality 4.8 6.3
Technicalities 4.3 5.3
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Tanchjim Zero Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Crin
Super* Review Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

5.2

Mixed to Negative

CCA Polaris Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Kois Archive Jaytiss Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

5.6

Mixed

Reviews Comparison

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.

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CCA Polaris reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.3 * score rescaled + normalized
2 community members have rated the CCA Polaris at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

Tanchjim Zero (more reviews)

Tanchjim Zero reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score rescaled + normalized
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Tanchjim Zero reviewed by Crin

Crin 4.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C Tech
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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-

CCA Polaris (more reviews)

CCA Polaris reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 6.2 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
Rating: B- | Value: ⭐⭐ | Comfort: 9 shouty mids. new unit variation

Kois Archive original ranking

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CCA Polaris reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C- Tech
Has some massive issues in the air.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: B Treble: C- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B

CCA Polaris reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Overall clean and balanced sound, but pinna gain is too much at higher volumes making vocals sound shrill and thin. Mid volume is nice, but KZ, so.

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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-

CCA Polaris Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.6

Gaming Grade

B-

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.

CCA Polaris Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • The tuning leans easygoing, yet occasional unevenness nudges it away from greatness. A bit of EQ polish can smooth things nicely.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • Technical ability is serviceable, keeping basic detail intact across simpler tracks. It keeps up with acoustic tracks without much fuss.
Mids B
Expect a confident midrange that keeps details audible without harshness. Acoustic arrangements sound engaging.
Treble C-
Treble is adequate overall, though its texture can feel coarse. Longer sessions may expose grain.
Dynamics C+
You get reliable macrodynamics, with micro shifts that remain only adequate. A reliable performer for most tracks.
Soundstage B
The presentation supplies a believable venue outline where each instrument owns its pocket of space. The stage opens up nicely for live cuts.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical.

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