KZ Taurus VS Tanchjim One

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KZ Taurus and Tanchjim One are in-ear monitors. KZ Taurus costs $25 while Tanchjim One costs $25. KZ Taurus holds a slight 0.4-point edge in reviewer scores (5.8 vs 5.4). KZ Taurus has significantly better mids with a 2.5-point edge and KZ Taurus has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge.

KZ Taurus Aggregated Review Score

KZ Taurus Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

5.8

Mixed


Tanchjim One Aggregated Review Score

Tanchjim One Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Shuwa-T
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

5.4

Mixed to Negative


KZ Taurus User Review Score

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Tanchjim One User Review Score

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KZ Taurus Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.6

Gaming Grade

B+

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 Taurus Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
Mids B
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble A-
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics C-
Average dynamics - passable but unexciting. Transients are rounded and micro-dynamics lack refinement.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.

Tanchjim One Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass B-
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids D+
Midrange is significantly uneven with coloration. Some frequencies are boosted while others are missing, creating an unnatural tone.
Treble C+
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Details B-
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging B
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical.

KZ Taurus Reviews

KZ Taurus reviewed by:

2025-08-28
Jaytiss 5.8 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
A- Tech
Sizzly!

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Mids: B Treble: A- Dynamics: C- Soundstage: B

Tanchjim One Reviews

Tanchjim One reviewed by:

Z-Reviews 7 * score normalized

Tanchjim One reviewed by:

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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- Jays Audio

Tanchjim One reviewed by:

Shuwa-T 5.3 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
B- Tech
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Shuwa-T original ranking

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- Shuwa-T
Bass: B- Mids: D+ Treble: C+ Soundstage: B Details: B- Imaging: B

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