Tanchjim One VS KZ Duonic

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

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Tanchjim One and KZ Duonic are in-ear monitors. Tanchjim One costs $25 while KZ Duonic costs $22. Tanchjim One is $3 more expensive. KZ Duonic holds a decisive 1.1-point edge in reviewer scores (5.8 vs 6.9). Tanchjim One carries a user score of 5.9. KZ Duonic has significantly better mids with a 2.5-point edge and KZ Duonic has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge.

Insights

Metric Tanchjim One KZ Duonic
Bass 5.5 6.9
Mids 3.5 6
Treble 5 5
Details 5.5 6.9
Soundstage 6 6.5
Imaging 6 6.9
Dynamics 5.8 6
Tonality 5.9 5.9
Technicalities 5.4 5
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Tanchjim One Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Shuwa-T
Head-Fi.org
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

5.8

Mixed

KZ Duonic Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

6.9

Cautiously Favorable

Reviews Comparison

Tanchjim One (more reviews)

Tanchjim One reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7 * score rescaled + normalized
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Tanchjim One reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 5.3 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
B- Tech
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Bass: B- Mids: D+ Treble: C+ Soundstage: B Details: B- Imaging: B

Tanchjim One reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
C+ Tech
Warm/airy all-rounder. Nice mid-bass and air for rock. Very smooth for price.

Jays Audio original ranking

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Tanchjim One reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.9 * score rescaled + normalized
11 community members have rated the Tanchjim One at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

KZ Duonic (more reviews)

KZ Duonic reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6.9 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C+ Tech
This is slightly safe, but has strong bass, it's agressive and wonderful.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: B+

Tanchjim One User Review Score

Average User Scores

Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

5.9

Mixed

KZ Duonic User Review Score

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Tanchjim One Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.5

Gaming Grade

B-

KZ Duonic Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.3

Gaming Grade

C+

Tanchjim One Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • Expect a friendly tonal balance that could use polish but remains inviting. Great for casual listening, less so for purists.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • Overall technicalities are acceptable, delivering enough clarity for casual sessions. Imaging is serviceable though not immersive.
Bass B-
Low-end delivery feels competent yet unremarkable, keeping a safe profile. Low-end bloom is kept in check.
Mids D+
Tonal balance in the mids is erratic, with certain notes leaping out unnaturally. Certain notes leap out while others vanish.
Treble C+
Treble feels agreeable overall, bringing sparkle without significant fatigue. You get a polite sense of air.
Soundstage B
Lateral spread stretches comfortably while front/back cues start to feel convincing. You can trace front-to-back movement.
Details B-
The mix feels articulate, yet the tiniest ripples don't always sparkle. Background ambience is reasonably clear.
Imaging B
Layered vocals and harmonies remain distinct and easy to track. Layered vocals remain easy to track.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical.

KZ Duonic Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • Tonality is generally agreeable, though a few bumps remind you of its limits. Certain tracks spotlight its tonal quirks.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • It offers a competent showing, maintaining cohesion on straightforward arrangements. Complex passages start to challenge it, but never derail the show.
Mids B
Expect a confident midrange that keeps details audible without harshness. Acoustic arrangements sound engaging.
Treble C+
Expect a polite treble presentation that balances presence with restraint. Percussion carries a pleasant sparkle.
Dynamics B
Expect energetic dynamics that bring music to life without harshness. It injects enthusiasm into fast music.
Soundstage B+
You can map the ensemble with confidence thanks to solid spacing and coherent depth layering. Ambient effects feel believable.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

Tanchjim One User Reviews

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5.9

My best cheap set. DSP version

Pros
Great bass and mids for the price
Cons
None in this price range

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