KZ PRX VS Tanchjim NORA

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KZ PRX and Tanchjim NORA are in-ear monitors. KZ PRX costs $55 while Tanchjim NORA costs $110. Tanchjim NORA is $55 more expensive. Tanchjim NORA holds a decisive 3.1-point edge in reviewer scores (3.5 vs 6.6). KZ PRX carries a user score of 8.5.

Insights

Metric KZ PRX Tanchjim NORA
Mids 5 6.6
Treble 1 6.6
Soundstage 5 6.6
Dynamics 2 6.6
Tonality 3.5 8
Technicalities 1 6.5

KZ PRX Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

3.5

Poor


Tanchjim NORA Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Z-Reviews
IEMRanking AI

Average Reviewer Score:

6.6

Cautiously Favorable


Reviews Comparison

KZ PRX (more reviews)

KZ PRX reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 3.5 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
E- Tech
Weird upper trebble is killing it for me, but it might be good for you.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: E- Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: C+

Tanchjim NORA (more reviews)

Tanchjim NORA reviewed by Z-Reviews

2025-09-04
Z-Reviews 6.2 * score normalized

Tanchjim NORA lands as a monitor-tuned set: a single dynamic with dual magnets aimed at mixing/mastering, not Friday-night fun. The presentation is flat, neutral, low-energy—the “plain hamburger” of IEMs—delivering the track as-is without sauce, sparkle, or party tricks. Expect honesty over hype: music quality and recording flaws show up immediately.

It’s very sensitive, revealing amp hiss on noisier chains yet taking power without complaint; bass stays dead flat and the treble avoids harshness while refusing to sweeten anything. This is a homework IEM: great for students or engineers who need a budget reference to judge balance, timbre, and mix decisions rather than to vibe out. Pleasure listening isn’t the brief; accuracy is.

Build is neat: a tiny, see-through shell with a glass back, a big nozzle for the size, and an interchangeable-termination cable (balanced or single-ended) that’ll puzzle some studio folks but proves handy. Fit can be quirky—small body/large nozzle means tip rolling, with even SS tips included for smaller ears. At around $120, it’s a respectable, purpose-built tool: boring by design, and the right kind of boring when the job is to tell the truth.


Z-Reviews original ranking

Z-Reviews Youtube Channel

Tanchjim NORA reviewed by IEMRanking AI

2025-09-04
IEMRanking AI 7 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
B+ Tech

Tanchjim NORA aims for a monitor-leaning, balanced presentation using a single dynamic driver (1DD) built on the brand’s fifth-gen DMT5 dual-magnetic, dual-cavity architecture. Official materials describe it as their first “HiFi monitoring” tuning with a balanced sound profile, and it launches at $109.99.

Tonally, NORA reads as neutral/monitoring with a tidy low end, even mids, and clean but non-piercing treble—bass is described as smooth with decent texture and good coherency into the mids, while micro-detail is fair for the price. Separation and layering are competent, giving a clear sense of placement without exaggerating stage width.

It’s easy to drive—rated at 16 Ω with high sensitivity—so phones and basic dongles are plenty, though a clean source helps it keep that “monitor” clarity. The trade-off is that while treble is well-behaved and non-fatiguing, ultimate air and micro-nuance trail some pricier single-DD peers.


KZ PRX User Review Score

Average User Scores

Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

8.5

Excellent

Tanchjim NORA User Review Score

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KZ PRX Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

1.8

Gaming Grade

E

Tanchjim NORA Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7

Gaming Grade

A-

KZ PRX 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

E-
  • Noticeably blurred or congested. Struggles with basic instrument separation; details are lost in simple tracks. Feels "flat" and one-dimensional.
Mids C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble E-
Treble is extremely rolled off and veiled. High frequencies are barely perceptible with significant loss of detail.
Dynamics E+
Limited dynamic range with poor micro-detail. Subtle volume changes are lost, and transients lack proper attack.
Soundstage C+
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.
Gaming E
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

Tanchjim NORA Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • Refined execution with coherent frequency integration. Natural timbre reproduction and engaging presentation. Strong versatility.

Average Technical Grade

B+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Gaming A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations.

KZ PRX User Reviews

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yorxx
8.5

Harman Warm Tuning.

Tuning: S Tech: S Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: A- Soundstage: S Details: A- Imaging: S
Pros
Very good technically, Very good soundstage, warm, very good image.
Cons
poor build quality, poor nozzle quality, poor quality of accessories.

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