QKZ x HBB VS Tangzu Waner 2

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QKZ x HBB and Tangzu Waner 2 are in-ear monitors. QKZ x HBB costs $20 while Tangzu Waner 2 costs $25. Tangzu Waner 2 is $5 more expensive. Tangzu Waner 2 holds a decisive 1.5-point edge in reviewer scores (4.4 vs 5.9). Tangzu Waner 2 has significantly better mids with a 3-point edge and Tangzu Waner 2 has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge.

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Metric QKZ x HBB Tangzu Waner 2
Bass 4 5.9
Mids 3 6
Treble 4 5
Details 3 5.9
Soundstage 4.4 5
Imaging 3 5.9
Dynamics 4.4 5
Tonality 5.9 6.4
Technicalities 4.5 5.7

QKZ x HBB Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Audionotions Crin Jays Audio Super* Review
Fresh Reviews
Kois Archive

Average Reviewer Score:

4.4

Unfavorable

Tangzu Waner 2 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Z-Reviews
Jaytiss Kois Archive Head-Fi.org
Audio Amigo

Average Reviewer Score:

5.9

Mixed

Reviews Comparison

QKZ x HBB reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 6 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B Tech
Rating: B- | Value: ⭐⭐ | Comfort: 7 soundstage at this price? so much bass

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Tangzu Waner 2 reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 6.2 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
Rating: B- | Value: ⭐⭐ | Comfort: 10 green and a pouch. same tuning as waner 2 comes with sancai wide bore

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QKZ x HBB 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.

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Tangzu Waner 2 reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Balanced All-rounder. Basically the same as OG Waner but with a little more treble air, helps boost resolution and imaging by a tiny tiny bit. Accesories are great for the price, sancai tips + nice cable

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QKZ x HBB (more reviews)

QKZ x HBB reviewed by Fresh Reviews

2025-07-11
Fresh Reviews 5.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
good for $ - can border on C+

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QKZ x HBB 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.

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QKZ x HBB reviewed by Crin

Crin 4.5 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
C- Tech
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QKZ x HBB reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 4* * score rescaled + normalized
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QKZ x HBB 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.

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

Tangzu Waner 2 (more reviews)

Tangzu Waner 2 reviewed by Audio Amigo

Audio Amigo 7 * score rescaled + normalized
The original Wan'Er. But with a better cable, better build, a full set of Tang Sancai Tips, and a nicer, more premium feeling build. Same great vocal focused sound.

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Tangzu Waner 2 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6.3 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
The stock USB C cable came jacked up.... lame.

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Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: C+

Tangzu Waner 2 reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 5.5 * score rescaled + normalized
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Tangzu Waner 2 reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.4 * score rescaled + normalized
15 community members have rated the Tangzu Waner 2 at an average of 4.1/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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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

4.9

Gaming Grade

C

Tangzu Waner 2 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.9

Gaming Grade

B-

QKZ x HBB Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • Expect a friendly tonal balance that could use polish but remains inviting. Great for casual listening, less so for purists.

Average Technical Grade

C
  • Details smear quickly, leaving the presentation cramped and low on definition. You'll notice smearing on even moderately layered songs.
Bass C-
The bass remains polite, offering definition without much drive. Dynamics remain gentle even at higher volume.
Mids D
Tonal balance in the mids is erratic, with certain notes leaping out unnaturally. Certain notes leap out while others vanish.
Treble C-
Treble is adequate overall, though its texture can feel coarse. Longer sessions may expose grain.
Details D
Information density overwhelms it quickly, so finer layers fade beneath the surface. Intricate passages blur when pushed.
Imaging D
Modest imaging with basic left/right positioning that never quite nails the center image. Left/right cues exist but are rough.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

Tangzu Waner 2 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • Expect a friendly tonal balance that could use polish but remains inviting. Great for casual listening, less so for purists.

Average Technical Grade

B-
  • Technical ability is serviceable, keeping basic detail intact across simpler tracks. It keeps up with acoustic tracks without much fuss.
Mids B
It offers engaging mid frequencies with pleasing clarity and layering. Details emerge without becoming harsh.
Treble C+
Treble is decent, offering acceptable extension without harshness. It balances presence with a touch of restraint.
Dynamics C+
Expect solid impact overall, even if finer gradations feel a touch smoothed. Micro-details could still be sharper.
Soundstage C+
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width and a modest step forward in depth perception. There's a mild sense of width to enjoy.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical.

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