Tanchjim 4U VS Etymotic ER2SE

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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).

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

Tanchjim 4U Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

6.4

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Etymotic ER2SE Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

5.2

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Driver Configuration: 1DD

Tuning Type: n/a

Brand: TANCHJIM Top TANCHJIM IEMs

Price (Msrp): $79

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Driver Configuration: 1DD

Tuning Type: Lean Neutral

Brand: Etymotic Top Etymotic IEMs

Price (Msrp): $80

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Tanchjim 4U Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

6.4

Gaming Grade

Etymotic ER2SE Gaming Score

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 Tunign Grade

A-

Pleasing tonal balance with good technical control. Minor quirks present but not distracting. Demonstrates decent genre versatility.

Average Technical Grade

Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.

Gaming B

Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

Etymotic ER2SE Scorings

Average Tunign Grade

C+

Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

C+

Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.

Bass B-

Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.

Mids B

Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.

Treble C

Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.

Dynamics D

Noticeably compressed dynamics. Musical expression suffers with weak transients and poor contrast between quiet and loud sections.

Soundstage C+

Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.

Details C+

Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.

Imaging C+

Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.

Gaming C+

Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

Tanchjim 4U Reviews

Z-Reviews

7.5 * score normalized

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Super* Review

6* * score normalized

It is not super special, unless you are looking for standout stereo imaging.
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Jays Audio

6 Reviewer Score

A Tuning

B+ Tech

Solid IEM. Warm to neutral depending on the switch. Overall pretty smooth with good tech.
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Gizaudio Axel

6 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

B- Tech

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Etymotic ER2SE Reviews

Super* Review

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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+).
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Precogvision

5.2 Reviewer Score

B- Tuning

C+ Tech

See ER2XR but with less sub-bass.
Precogvision original ranking
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Bass: C+ Mids: A- Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Details: C+ Imaging: C+

Tim Tuned

5 Reviewer Score

C+ Tuning

A- Tech

Great detail Intrusive fit
Tim Tuned original ranking
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Bass: B Mids: A+ Treble: A-

Jaytiss

3.3 Reviewer Score

D Tuning

E+ Tech

Old, Treble for days.
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Mids: C- Treble: E+ Dynamics: E- Soundstage: C+

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Tanchjim 4U VS Etymotic ER2SE

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