KZ Symphony VS Tangzu HBB Xuan NV

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KZ Symphony and Tangzu HBB Xuan NV use 1DD PLA and 2DD driver setups respectively. KZ Symphony costs $70 while Tangzu HBB Xuan NV costs $79. Tangzu HBB Xuan NV is $9 more expensive. Tangzu HBB Xuan NV holds a decisive 4.3-point edge in reviewer scores (1.8 vs 6.1). Tangzu HBB Xuan NV has significantly better mids with a 2.5-point edge, Tangzu HBB Xuan NV has significantly better treble with a 4.3-point edge, Tangzu HBB Xuan NV has significantly better dynamics with a 4-point edge and Tangzu HBB Xuan NV has significantly better soundstage with a 3.8-point edge.

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Metric KZ Symphony Tangzu HBB Xuan NV
Bass 1.8 5.5
Mids 3 5.5
Treble 1 5.3
Details 1.8 5.5
Soundstage 2 5.8
Imaging 1.8 6
Dynamics 1 5
Tonality 1.8 6.1
Technicalities 1 5.4
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KZ Symphony Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

1.8

Abysmal


Tangzu HBB Xuan NV Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Shuwa-T Fresh Reviews
Jays Audio Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

6.1

Mixed to Positive


Reviews Comparison

KZ Symphony reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 1.8 Reviewer Score
E Tuning
E- Tech
Yikies, the mids are just so bad.

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: D Treble: E- Dynamics: E- Soundstage: E+

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Tangzu HBB Xuan NV reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
B+ Tech
A smoother hexa, and mini-nova. Very clean and balanced all-rounder. Good vocal set. Harman 2019 with more mid-bass, less uppermids and sub-bass. Nothing crazy, but does every genre very well.

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Tangzu HBB Xuan NV reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 5.8 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B- Tech
Comment: Why is there hype for this?. Safe tuning, decent treble tuning for the price Mediocre techs, overly rounded bass region

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

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

Tangzu HBB Xuan NV reviewed by Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 5.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score

Tangzu HBB Xuan NV reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.9 * score rescaled + normalized
15 community members have rated the Tangzu HBB Xuan NV at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

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KZ Symphony User Review Score

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KZ Symphony Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

1.2

Gaming Grade

E-

Tangzu HBB Xuan NV Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.6

Gaming Grade

B-

KZ Symphony Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

E
  • It feels tonally jarring, swinging between piercing treble and bloated bass with no cohesion. It feels chaotic regardless of genre.

Average Technical Grade

E-
  • Instrument separation collapses instantly, burying nuances and leaving everything in a gray blur. Layered arrangements collapse into a messy haze.
Mids D
Midrange is highly uneven, veering between shouty peaks and hollow dips. Tonality swings between shouty and withdrawn.
Treble E-
Highs sound veiled and distant, draining life from the mix. Hi-hats fade before they start.
Dynamics E-
Dynamics barely flicker, leaving energetic sections strangely subdued. There's no punch to latch onto.
Soundstage E+
Width exists in theory, but the execution is cramped and shallow, robbing the mix of breathing room. Concert recordings lose their venue feel.
Gaming E-
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

Tangzu HBB Xuan NV Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • A mostly enjoyable signature keeps things listenable despite a handful of quirks. It handles most playlists without major complaints.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • The presentation is steady if unspectacular, holding onto essential details when the music stays simple. Fine details occasionally slip through the cracks.
Bass B-
Low-end delivery feels competent yet unremarkable, keeping a safe profile. Low-end bloom is kept in check.
Mids B-
Expect a competent midrange that keeps vocals grounded and instruments clear. Tone is acceptable across multiple genres.
Treble C+
Highs come through with reasonable clarity while staying mostly smooth. Sibilance is mostly controlled.
Dynamics C+
You get reliable macrodynamics, with micro shifts that remain only adequate. A reliable performer for most tracks.
Soundstage B-
It pushes sound outward confidently while leaving height development as an unfinished idea. Height remains subtle but detectable.
Details B-
Decent detail retrieval that handles most textures while leaving some micro-information understated. Most textures come through cleanly.
Imaging B
Instrument boundaries feel well carved, avoiding smear or drift. Instrument outlines feel well-defined.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical.

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