IMR R1 VS Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate

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

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IMR R1 and Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate use 2DD and 1DD+4BA+2EST driver setups respectively. IMR R1 costs $550 while Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate costs $649. Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate is $99 more expensive. Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate holds a decisive 3.6-point edge in reviewer scores (4 vs 7.6).

Insights

Metric IMR R1 Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate
Bass 4 8
Mids 4 8
Treble 4 8
Tonality 3.5 7
Technicalities 5 8
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IMR R1 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

4

Unfavorable

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

Reviews Comparison

IMR R1 (more reviews)

IMR R1 reviewed by Crin

Crin 4 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Just various shades of wonky. Not recommended for the shout-intolerant.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel

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.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

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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

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
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.

Gizaudio Axel original ranking

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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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Head-Fi.org original ranking

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IMR R1 User Review Score

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IMR R1 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-

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-

IMR R1 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D+
  • It struggles with balance, producing a lumpy response that rarely sounds coherent. Genre hopping highlights glaring inconsistencies.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
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

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

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