Tanchjim 4U VS Etymotic ER2SE

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

Tanchjim 4U and Etymotic ER2SE are 1DD in-ear monitors. Tanchjim 4U costs $79 while Etymotic ER2SE costs $80. Etymotic ER2SE is $1 more expensive. Tanchjim 4U holds a decisive 1.2-point edge in reviewer scores (6.4 vs 5.2).

Insights

Metric Tanchjim 4U Etymotic ER2SE
Bass 6.4 5.5
Mids 6.4 6.3
Treble 6.4 4.7
Details 6.4 5
Soundstage 6.4 5
Imaging 6.4 5
Dynamics 6.4 3
Tonality 7.3 5.1
Technicalities 6 5.1
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Tanchjim 4U Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Average Reviewer Score:

6.4

Mixed to Positive


Etymotic ER2SE Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Average Reviewer Score:

5.2

Mixed to Negative


Reviews Comparison

Tanchjim 4U reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
B+ Tech
Solid IEM. Warm to neutral depending on the switch. Overall pretty smooth with good tech.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

Etymotic ER2SE reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 5.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B+ Tech
Great detail & clarity. Fit took a long time to get used. Very clear and natural mids and treble. Lacks lower-extension, and couldn't handle bass notes on Time by Hikaru Utada (0:40+).

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

Tanchjim 4U (more reviews)

Tanchjim 4U reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7.5 * score rescaled + normalized

Tanchjim 4U reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 6 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B- Tech

Etymotic ER2SE (more reviews)

Etymotic ER2SE reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 5.2 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C+ Tech
See ER2XR but with less sub-bass.

Precogvision original ranking

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

Etymotic ER2SE reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
A- Tech
Great detail Intrusive fit

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: B Mids: A+ Treble: A-

Etymotic ER2SE reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 3.3 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
E+ Tech
Old, Treble for days.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

Tanchjim 4U User Review Score

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Tanchjim 4U Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.4

Gaming Grade

B

Etymotic ER2SE Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.1

Gaming Grade

C+

Tanchjim 4U Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • The tonal character feels settled and versatile, with just a few gentle bumps. You can listen for hours without fatigue.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

Etymotic ER2SE Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • A mostly enjoyable signature keeps things listenable despite a handful of quirks. It handles most playlists without major complaints.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • The presentation is steady if unspectacular, holding onto essential details when the music stays simple. Fine details occasionally slip through the cracks.
Bass B-
It delivers adequate punch and texture, though nothing stands out. Sub-bass presence is hinted rather than delivered.
Mids B
The region sounds composed and expressive, giving vocals a natural spotlight. It keeps vocals front and center nicely.
Treble C
Highs are present enough yet carry a bit of grain and splash. Busy mixes can still feel a bit splashy.
Dynamics D
Dynamics sound noticeably compressed, muting contrast between quiet and loud. Transients feel blunted and slow.
Soundstage C+
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width and a modest step forward in depth perception. There's a mild sense of width to enjoy.
Details C+
Decent detail retrieval that handles most textures while leaving some micro-information understated. Most textures come through cleanly.
Imaging C+
Complex mixes stay organized thanks to the improved spatial discipline. Complex passages stay intelligible.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

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