Fender FXA2 VS Tanchjim Origin

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

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Fender FXA2 and Tanchjim Origin are in-ear monitors. Fender FXA2 costs $270 while Tanchjim Origin costs $280. Tanchjim Origin is $10 more expensive. Tanchjim Origin holds a decisive 3.2-point edge in reviewer scores (4 vs 7.2). Tanchjim Origin has significantly better bass with a 3-point edge, Tanchjim Origin has significantly better mids with a 3.4-point edge, Tanchjim Origin has significantly better treble with a 4.1-point edge, Tanchjim Origin has significantly better soundstage with a 3.8-point edge, Tanchjim Origin has significantly better details with a 2.3-point edge and Tanchjim Origin has significantly better imaging with a 2.8-point edge.

Insights

Metric Fender FXA2 Tanchjim Origin
Bass 4 7
Mids 4 7.4
Treble 3.5 7.6
Details 4.5 6.8
Soundstage 4 7.8
Imaging 4 6.8
Dynamics 6.5 6.5
Gaming capabilities 4.1 7.2

Fender FXA2 Aggregated Review Score

Fender FXA2 Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T

Average Reviewer Score:

4

Unfavorable


Tanchjim Origin Aggregated Review Score

Tanchjim Origin Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision Shuwa-T
Z-Reviews Jays Audio Tim Tuned Jaytiss Gizaudio Axel

Average Reviewer Score:

7.2

Generally Favorable


Fender FXA2 User Review Score

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Fender FXA2 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.1

Gaming Grade

C-

Tanchjim Origin 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-

Fender FXA2 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D+
  • Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Bass C-
Subdued bass response that stays mostly in the background. Lacks energy and impact but maintains basic definition.
Mids C-
Midrange is passable but unrefined. Lacks detail and smoothness, with occasional harshness in upper mids.
Treble D+
Uneven treble response with noticeable peaks and dips. Can sound both dull and occasionally harsh simultaneously.
Soundstage C-
Average soundstage - adequate width but flat presentation. Reasonable instrument separation but lacks layering and depth.
Details C
Average resolution - reveals basic elements but misses subtleties. Satisfactory for casual listening but lacks refinement.
Imaging C-
Average imaging - reasonable localization but lacks specificity. Instruments have general positions but lack pinpoint accuracy.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical. Value-to-cost may not be optimal for gaming-focused users.

Tanchjim Origin Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

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

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
Bass A-
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
Mids A-
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble A
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics B+
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Soundstage A
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Details B+
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging B+
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
Gaming A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations. Value-to-cost may not be optimal for gaming-focused users.

Fender FXA2 Reviews

Fender FXA2 reviewed by:

Shuwa-T 4 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
C- Tech
Riddled with technical limitations and somewhat poor timbre

Shuwa-T original ranking

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- Shuwa-T
Bass: C- Mids: C- Treble: D+ Soundstage: C- Details: C Imaging: C-

Tanchjim Origin Reviews

Tanchjim Origin reviewed by:

Z-Reviews 7.2 * score normalized
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Tanchjim Origin reviewed by:

Jays Audio 7 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A- Tech
Just buy Fission. A cleaner/less warm LM, smoother EA1000 (fermats a little more resolving), very balanced, clean, and neutral sound. Very tough competition.

Jays Audio original ranking

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- Jays Audio

Tanchjim Origin reviewed by:

Precogvision 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B+ Tech
Japanese flavor of tuning (mid-bass and upper-mid focus) finally done justice. Strong technical chops and slightly forward.

Precogvision original ranking

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- Precogvision
Bass: B Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: A- Details: B+ Imaging: A-

Tanchjim Origin reviewed by:

Tim Tuned 7.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Beautiful timbre and treble Bass can use a bit more...volume

Tim Tuned original ranking

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- Tim Tuned
Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: S

Tanchjim Origin reviewed by:

Jaytiss 7.8 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Great Clarity, exceedingly tip sensitive.

Jaytiss original ranking

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- Jaytiss
Mids: A+ Treble: A+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: S

Tanchjim Origin reviewed by:

Gizaudio Axel 7.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
Smooth, detailed, and vocal-centric sound. Cohesive, vocal-focused tuning with dynamic bass, smooth extended treble, and excellent detail. Could use more sub-bass.

Gizaudio Axel original ranking

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- Gizaudio Axel

Tanchjim Origin reviewed by:

Shuwa-T 6.7 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B+ Tech
One of the more balanced sounding Tanchjim iems, vocal centric Quantity in the bass region, more noticeably the subbass

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

- Shuwa-T
Bass: A- Mids: B+ Treble: B+ Soundstage: B+ Details: A- Imaging: B+

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