Moondrop Jiu VS Tanchjim One

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

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Moondrop Jiu and Tanchjim One are in-ear monitors. Moondrop Jiu costs $25 while Tanchjim One costs $25. Tanchjim One holds a slight 0.3-point edge in reviewer scores (5.2 vs 5.4). Moondrop Jiu has better bass with a 0.5-point edge, Moondrop Jiu has significantly better mids with a 4.5-point edge and Moondrop Jiu has significantly better treble with a 3-point edge.

Insights

Metric Moondrop Jiu Tanchjim One
Bass 6 5.5
Mids 8 3.5
Treble 8 5
Details 5.2 5.5
Soundstage 5.2 6
Imaging 5.2 6
Tonality 6 5.9
Technicalities 6 5.4

Moondrop Jiu Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Tim Tuned
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.2

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Tanchjim One Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Shuwa-T
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

5.4

Mixed to Negative


Moondrop Jiu User Review Score

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Moondrop Jiu Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

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-

Moondrop Jiu 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

B
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass B
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
Mids A+
Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.
Treble A+
Superb treble: effortless extension with crystal clarity. Perfect balance of sparkle and smoothness with exceptional detail.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

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 Jiu Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score normalized

Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
A- Tech
Expansive stage + Great tuning overall Can use more transient incisiveness, USB-C

Tim Tuned original ranking

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Bass: B Mids: A+ Treble: A+

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech

Tanchjim One Reviews

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

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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