QKZ x HBB VS Tangzu Wan Er

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QKZ x HBB and Tangzu Wan Er are in-ear monitors. QKZ x HBB costs $20 while Tangzu Wan Er costs $20. Tangzu Wan Er holds a clear 0.9-point edge in reviewer scores (4.1 vs 5). Tangzu Wan Er has significantly better bass with a 2-point edge, Tangzu Wan Er has significantly better mids with a 3.8-point edge, Tangzu Wan Er has significantly better treble with a 1.5-point edge, Tangzu Wan Er has significantly better details with a 2-point edge and Tangzu Wan Er has significantly better imaging with a 2.5-point edge.

Insights

Metric QKZ x HBB Tangzu Wan Er
Bass 4 6
Mids 3 6.8
Treble 4 5.5
Details 3 5
Soundstage 4.1 5
Imaging 3 5.5
Tonality 5.4 5.4
Technicalities 4 5.4

QKZ x HBB Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Audionotions Crin Jays Audio Super* Review
Fresh Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

4.1

Unfavorable


Tangzu Wan Er Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Tim Tuned Shuwa-T
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5

Mixed to Negative


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QKZ x HBB 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-

Tangzu Wan Er Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.4

Gaming Grade

C+

QKZ x HBB Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

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

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 D
Midrange is significantly uneven with coloration. Some frequencies are boosted while others are missing, creating an unnatural tone.
Treble C-
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Details D
Modest detail presentation with significant loss of texture. Nuances are masked and complex passages become congested.
Imaging D
Modest imaging with basic left/right positioning. Lacks precision for center placement and suffers from positional blurring.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

Tangzu Wan Er Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • 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
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
Mids B+
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble B-
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Soundstage C+
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.
Details C+
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging B-
Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

QKZ x HBB Reviews

Reviewed by: Fresh Reviews

2025-07-11
Fresh Reviews 5.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score

Reviewed by: Audionotions

Audionotions 4.5 Reviewer Score
Fun, cheap, well-tuned. And the kicker - the treble extension is absurd for the price! However, aesthetically they are a tragedy. In this price range, value prop is often increased in the form of great value accessories - the cable here is not widely usable, however, so no extra value here. Previously Owned

Audionotions original ranking

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Reviewed by: Crin

Crin 4.5 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
C- Tech

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Very well tuned warm/bassy set. Not basshead like the Rosefinch, but still has good bass impact as well as upholding enough treble extension.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 4* * score normalized

Reviewed by: Nymz

Nymz 3.4 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
D Tech
Amazing warm tonality with adequate techs for the bracket that turns into a ultra-budget nice alternative to the usual suspects.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

Bass: C- Mids: D Treble: C- Details: D Imaging: D

Tangzu Wan Er Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score normalized

Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B Tech
Can't believe this is $20.... Details is only okay

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A-

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C+ Tech
Comment: It's literally $20, recommended to buy when starting out or as a beater set. Probably the most balanced sounding at its price Average tech like its other counterparts, bass is less controlled

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

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

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Basically the modded Zero with slight more bass. Most vocal forward out of the $20 sets.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

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