Tanchjim Zero VS Kinera Celest Rue

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Tanchjim Zero and Kinera Celest Rue use 1DD and 1x Dynamic (6mm) driver setups respectively. Tanchjim Zero costs $15 while Kinera Celest Rue costs $13. Tanchjim Zero is $2 more expensive. Tanchjim Zero holds a decisive 1.2-point edge in reviewer scores (5.1 vs 3.9). Kinera Celest Rue has significantly better bass with a 2.6-point edge, Kinera Celest Rue has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge, Kinera Celest Rue has significantly better treble with a 1.9-point edge and Kinera Celest Rue has significantly better dynamics with a 1.8-point edge.

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Metric Tanchjim Zero Kinera Celest Rue
Bass 4 6.6
Mids 4 6
Treble 4 5.9
Details 4 3.9
Imaging 4 3.9
Dynamics 4 5.8
Tonality 4.8 6
Technicalities 4.3 5.8
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Tanchjim Zero Aggregated Review Score

IEMR Normalized Score

Precogvision
Crin
Super* Review Head-Fi.org

IEMR Normalized Score

5.1

Mixed to Negative

Reviewer Average Score

5.2

Mixed to Negative

Kinera Celest Rue Aggregated Review Score

IEMR Normalized Score

Audio Amigo
Paul Wasabii

IEMR Normalized Score

3.9

Poor

Reviewer Average Score

4.2

Unfavorable

Reviews Comparison

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.

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Bass: C- Mids: C- Treble: C- Dynamics: C- Details: C- Imaging: C-

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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Kinera Celest Rue (more reviews)

Kinera Celest Rue reviewed by Paul Wasabii

Paul Wasabii 6.3 * Score computed by IEMRanking.com
B Tuning
B- Tech
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Tiny shell, ultra-budget price and a big bass shelf make it a fun entry-level pick. Vocals stay acceptable but bass dominates when present. Very small and comfortable shell with fun, bassy tuning at around $13, easy to drive. Bass frequently overwhelms mids and treble; limited technicalities and dynamics with basic accessories.
Youtube Video Summary

Celest Rue targets the tiny-shell, tiny-budget crowd: a 3D-printed resin shell that disappears in the ear, a basic SPC cable and white silicone tips, and a claimed 6 mm micro dynamic driver. Tuning is unapologetically bass-forward with a big shelf; when a track carries kick or sub, that becomes the focus. Vocals remain intact but thicker, and because the small driver is relatively quick in attack and decay, the presentation is less muddy than the graph implies.

This is a fun, bassy $13 set for newcomers who value comfort and low cost over technical fireworks. It does not move as much air as a 10 mm driver, so slam and stage scale are modest, and the right side of the curve (upper mids/treble) trails the left in energy. For bass-lean tracks it reads as a relaxed V, but whenever drums or sub-bass appear, Rue shifts the spotlight decisively to the low end.

Bass: B+ Mids: B Treble: B- Dynamics: B-

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Kinera Celest Rue reviewed by Audio Amigo

Audio Amigo 2 * score rescaled + normalized
Extremely comfortable, small, well built IEM. Small Driver leads to a sort of veiled sound. I had 2 units, 1 of which arrived broken.

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Tanchjim Zero User Review Score

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Tanchjim Zero Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

4.4

Gaming Grade

C-

Kinera Celest Rue Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.9

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.

Kinera Celest Rue 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

B-
  • It offers a competent showing, maintaining cohesion on straightforward arrangements. Complex passages start to challenge it, but never derail the show.
Bass B+
The bass brings healthy impact, complementing mixes without overpowering them. It keeps up with faster passages cleanly.
Mids B
Midrange presence is good, delivering clear vocals and solid texture. Voices come through with pleasing clarity.
Treble B-
The top end is tidy and serviceable, adding air without overdoing it. Extension is decent for casual listening.
Dynamics B-
Dynamic performance is decent, delivering respectable macro swings with limited nuance. There's a fair amount of macrodynamic swing.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical.

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