Sennheiser IE300 VS Tanchjim NORA

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Sennheiser IE300 and Tanchjim NORA are in-ear monitors. Sennheiser IE300 costs $300 while Tanchjim NORA costs $110. Sennheiser IE300 is $190 more expensive. Tanchjim NORA holds a decisive 1.1-point edge in reviewer scores (5.5 vs 6.6).

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Metric Sennheiser IE300 Tanchjim NORA
Bass 7 6.6
Mids 7 6.6
Treble 7 6.6
Tonality 5.5 8
Technicalities 6.5 6.5

Sennheiser IE300 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Tim Tuned
Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

5.5

Mixed


Tanchjim NORA Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Z-Reviews
IEMRanking AI

Average Reviewer Score:

6.6

Cautiously Favorable


Reviews Comparison

Sennheiser IE300 (more reviews)

Sennheiser IE300 reviewed by Crin

Crin 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech
Fairly mainstream tuning with a treble response that's well done given its emphasis.

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Sennheiser IE300 reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
A- Tech
Extremely comforable fit and versatile signature

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Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A-

Tanchjim NORA (more reviews)

Tanchjim NORA reviewed by Z-Reviews

2025-09-04
Z-Reviews 6.2 * score normalized

Tanchjim NORA lands as a monitor-tuned set: a single dynamic with dual magnets aimed at mixing/mastering, not Friday-night fun. The presentation is flat, neutral, low-energy—the “plain hamburger” of IEMs—delivering the track as-is without sauce, sparkle, or party tricks. Expect honesty over hype: music quality and recording flaws show up immediately.

It’s very sensitive, revealing amp hiss on noisier chains yet taking power without complaint; bass stays dead flat and the treble avoids harshness while refusing to sweeten anything. This is a homework IEM: great for students or engineers who need a budget reference to judge balance, timbre, and mix decisions rather than to vibe out. Pleasure listening isn’t the brief; accuracy is.

Build is neat: a tiny, see-through shell with a glass back, a big nozzle for the size, and an interchangeable-termination cable (balanced or single-ended) that’ll puzzle some studio folks but proves handy. Fit can be quirky—small body/large nozzle means tip rolling, with even SS tips included for smaller ears. At around $120, it’s a respectable, purpose-built tool: boring by design, and the right kind of boring when the job is to tell the truth.


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Tanchjim NORA reviewed by IEMRanking AI

2025-09-04
IEMRanking AI 7 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
B+ Tech

Tanchjim NORA aims for a monitor-leaning, balanced presentation using a single dynamic driver (1DD) built on the brand’s fifth-gen DMT5 dual-magnetic, dual-cavity architecture. Official materials describe it as their first “HiFi monitoring” tuning with a balanced sound profile, and it launches at $109.99.

Tonally, NORA reads as neutral/monitoring with a tidy low end, even mids, and clean but non-piercing treble—bass is described as smooth with decent texture and good coherency into the mids, while micro-detail is fair for the price. Separation and layering are competent, giving a clear sense of placement without exaggerating stage width.

It’s easy to drive—rated at 16 Ω with high sensitivity—so phones and basic dongles are plenty, though a clean source helps it keep that “monitor” clarity. The trade-off is that while treble is well-behaved and non-fatiguing, ultimate air and micro-nuance trail some pricier single-DD peers.


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Sennheiser IE300 Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

6.2

Gaming Grade

B

Tanchjim NORA Gaming Score

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Gaming Score

7

Gaming Grade

A-

Sennheiser IE300 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 A-
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
Mids A-
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble A-
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues. Value-to-cost may not be optimal for gaming-focused users.

Tanchjim NORA Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • Refined execution with coherent frequency integration. Natural timbre reproduction and engaging presentation. Strong versatility.

Average Technical Grade

B+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Gaming A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations.

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