Tangzu Waner 2 VS KZ Duonic

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Tangzu Waner 2 and KZ Duonic are in-ear monitors. Tangzu Waner 2 costs $25 while KZ Duonic costs $22. Tangzu Waner 2 is $3 more expensive. KZ Duonic holds a clear 0.9-point edge in reviewer scores (6 vs 6.9). Tangzu Waner 2 has better treble with a 0.5-point edge, KZ Duonic has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge and KZ Duonic has better soundstage with a 0.8-point edge.

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Metric Tangzu Waner 2 KZ Duonic
Bass 6.4 6.9
Mids 6.1 6
Treble 5.5 5
Details 6.5 6.9
Soundstage 5.8 6.5
Dynamics 5 6
Tonality 6.3 5.9
Technicalities 5.9 5
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Tangzu Waner 2 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Z-Reviews
Paul Wasabii Jaytiss Kois Archive Head-Fi.org
Audio Amigo

Average Reviewer Score:

6

Mixed

KZ Duonic Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

6.9

Cautiously Favorable

Reviews Comparison

Tangzu Waner 2 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6.3 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
The stock USB C cable came jacked up.... lame.

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Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: C+

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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.

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Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: B+

Tangzu Waner 2 (more reviews)

Tangzu Waner 2 reviewed by Audio Amigo

Audio Amigo 7 * score rescaled + normalized
The original Wan'Er. But with a better cable, better build, a full set of Tang Sancai Tips, and a nicer, more premium feeling build. Same great vocal focused sound.

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Tangzu Waner 2 reviewed by Paul Wasabii

Paul Wasabii 6.4 * Score computed by IEMRanking.com
B Tuning
B+ Tech
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Hardware improvements land well, but the tuning tweaks push ear gain and treble, suiting low-volume listening more than general use. The original Wan’er remains the safer all-rounder. Flat 2-pin connector and included balanced tips; clearer, more detailed at low volumes with a bit more air and stage. Extra ear-gain and upper-treble energy can sound bright and fatiguing at normal volumes, narrowing the appeal versus the original.
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The second generation arrives with a welcome move to a flat 2-pin connector and a better tip pack (balanced set plus red silicone), which already fixes the biggest complaints about the OG. Beyond hardware, the tuning shifts are modest on paper but meaningful in practice: a touch more ear-gain around 2 kHz and extra upper-treble energy. This makes the set sound more forward and seemingly easier to drive at low volumes, adding some perceived clarity and air.

That same recipe narrows the appeal at typical listening levels. The added brightness can increase fatigue and upset the OG’s easy balance, even if there is a hint of wider stage and more apparent detail. For listeners who keep volumes low, the II can feel clearer and a bit more spacious; for most others, the original’s smoother midrange and broader genre versatility remain more convincing.

Bass: B Mids: B Treble: B Soundstage: B+ Details: B+

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Tangzu Waner 2 reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 6.2 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
Rating: B- | Value: ⭐⭐ | Comfort: 10 green and a pouch. same tuning as waner 2 comes with sancai wide bore

Kois Archive original ranking

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Tangzu Waner 2 reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 5.5 * score rescaled + normalized
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Tangzu Waner 2 reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Balanced All-rounder. Basically the same as OG Waner but with a little more treble air, helps boost resolution and imaging by a tiny tiny bit. Accesories are great for the price, sancai tips + nice cable

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Tangzu Waner 2 reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.4 * score rescaled + normalized
15 community members have rated the Tangzu Waner 2 at an average of 4.1/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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Tangzu Waner 2 Gaming Score

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Gaming Score

6

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+

Tangzu Waner 2 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

B-
  • Technical ability is serviceable, keeping basic detail intact across simpler tracks. It keeps up with acoustic tracks without much fuss.
Bass B
The bass brings healthy impact, complementing mixes without overpowering them. It keeps up with faster passages cleanly.
Mids B
It offers engaging mid frequencies with pleasing clarity and layering. Details emerge without becoming harsh.
Treble B-
Treble is decent, offering acceptable extension without harshness. It balances presence with a touch of restraint.
Dynamics C+
Expect solid impact overall, even if finer gradations feel a touch smoothed. Micro-details could still be sharper.
Soundstage B-
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width and a modest step forward in depth perception. There's a mild sense of width to enjoy.
Details B+
You hear inner textures easily, even when the arrangement piles on layers. You can hear subtle studio effects.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

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.

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