Moondrop Chu II DSP VS Tanchjim One

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Moondrop Chu II DSP and Tanchjim One are in-ear monitors. Moondrop Chu II DSP costs $24 while Tanchjim One costs $25. Tanchjim One is $1 more expensive. Moondrop Chu II DSP holds a slight 0.1-point edge in reviewer scores (5.5 vs 5.4).

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Metric Moondrop Chu II DSP Tanchjim One
Bass 5.5 5.5
Mids 5.5 3.5
Treble 5.5 5
Details 5.5 5.5
Soundstage 5.5 6
Imaging 5.5 6
Tonality 7 5.9
Technicalities 4.5 5.4

Moondrop Chu II DSP Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Gizaudio Axel

Average Reviewer Score:

5.5

Mixed


Tanchjim One Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Shuwa-T
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

5.4

Mixed to Negative


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Moondrop Chu II DSP 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 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-

Moondrop Chu II DSP Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • Pleasing tonal balance with good technical control. Minor quirks present but not distracting. Demonstrates decent genre versatility.

Average Technical Grade

C
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

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.

Moondrop Chu II DSP Reviews

Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 5.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
C Tech

Tanchjim One Reviews

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Z-Reviews 7 * score normalized

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

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.

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