Nicehck DB1 VS Tanchjim Zero

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Nicehck DB1 and Tanchjim Zero are in-ear monitors. Nicehck DB1 costs $14 while Tanchjim Zero costs $15. Tanchjim Zero is $1 more expensive. Tanchjim Zero holds a clear 0.5-point edge in reviewer scores (4.2 vs 4.7). Nicehck DB1 has significantly better details with a 1-point edge.

Insights

Metric Nicehck DB1 Tanchjim Zero
Bass 4 4
Mids 4 4
Treble 4 4
Details 5 4
Soundstage 4 4.7
Imaging 4 4
Dynamics 4.2 4
Gaming capabilities 4.2 4.4

Nicehck DB1 Aggregated Review Score

Nicehck DB1 Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T

Average Reviewer Score:

4.2

Unfavorable


Tanchjim Zero Aggregated Review Score

Tanchjim Zero Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Crin
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

4.7

Generally Unfavorable


Nicehck DB1 User Review Score

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Tanchjim Zero User Review Score

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Nicehck DB1 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.2

Gaming Grade

C-

Tanchjim Zero Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.4

Gaming Grade

C-

Nicehck DB1 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C-
  • Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Bass C-
Subdued bass response that stays mostly in the background. Lacks energy and impact but maintains basic definition.
Mids C-
Midrange is passable but unrefined. Lacks detail and smoothness, with occasional harshness in upper mids.
Treble C-
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Soundstage C-
Average soundstage - adequate width but flat presentation. Reasonable instrument separation but lacks layering and depth.
Details C+
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging C-
Average imaging - reasonable localization but lacks specificity. Instruments have general positions but lack pinpoint accuracy.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

Tanchjim Zero Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Bass C-
Subdued bass response that stays mostly in the background. Lacks energy and impact but maintains basic definition.
Mids C-
Midrange is passable but unrefined. Lacks detail and smoothness, with occasional harshness in upper mids.
Treble C-
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Dynamics C-
Average dynamics - passable but unexciting. Transients are rounded and micro-dynamics lack refinement.
Details C-
Average resolution - reveals basic elements but misses subtleties. Satisfactory for casual listening but lacks refinement.
Imaging C-
Average imaging - reasonable localization but lacks specificity. Instruments have general positions but lack pinpoint accuracy.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

Nicehck DB1 Reviews

Nicehck DB1 reviewed by:

Shuwa-T 4.2 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C- Tech
Wonky midrange, sounds much better on warm sources

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

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

Tanchjim Zero Reviews

Tanchjim Zero reviewed by:

Super* Review 6* * score normalized

Tanchjim Zero reviewed by:

Precogvision 3.6 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C- Tech
Too shouty and lacks the bass emphasis to balance it out.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
- Precogvision
Bass: C- Mids: C- Treble: C- Dynamics: C- Details: C- Imaging: C-

Tanchjim Zero reviewed by:

Crin 4.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C Tech
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Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel
- Crin

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