Shozy Black Hole Mini VS Tanchjim Origin

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Shozy Black Hole Mini and Tanchjim Origin are 1DD in-ear monitors. Shozy Black Hole Mini costs $600 while Tanchjim Origin costs $280. Shozy Black Hole Mini is $320 more expensive. Tanchjim Origin holds a decisive 4.1-point edge in reviewer scores (3 vs 7.1). Tanchjim Origin has significantly better bass with a 5-point edge, Tanchjim Origin has significantly better mids with a 5.1-point edge, Tanchjim Origin has significantly better treble with a 5.4-point edge, Tanchjim Origin has significantly better dynamics with a 4-point edge, Tanchjim Origin has significantly better details with a 4.8-point edge and Tanchjim Origin has significantly better imaging with a 4.8-point edge.

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Metric Shozy Black Hole Mini Tanchjim Origin
Bass 2 7
Mids 2 7.1
Treble 2 7.4
Details 2 6.8
Soundstage 3 7.3
Imaging 2 6.8
Dynamics 2 6
Tonality 3 7
Technicalities 3.5 7.1

Shozy Black Hole Mini Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

3

Very Poor

Tanchjim Origin Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T Jays Audio Precogvision
Jaytiss Tim Tuned Gizaudio Axel Z-Reviews Audionotions

Average Reviewer Score:

7.1

Generally Favorable

Reviews Comparison

Shozy Black Hole Mini reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 2 Reviewer Score
E+ Tuning
E+ Tech
Midrange, especially the upper-midrange, is literally a black hole alright.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: E+ Mids: E+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: E+ Details: E+ Imaging: E+

Tanchjim Origin reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B+ Tech
Japanese flavor of tuning (mid-bass and upper-mid focus) finally done justice. Strong technical chops and slightly forward.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: B Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: A- Details: B+ Imaging: A-

Shozy Black Hole Mini (more reviews)

Shozy Black Hole Mini reviewed by Crin

Crin 4 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C+ Tech
The bass roll-off issue of the original is somewhat fixed, though at the cost of everything else.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel

Tanchjim Origin (more reviews)

Tanchjim Origin reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 7.8 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A- Tech
Great Clarity, exceedingly tip sensitive.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A+
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Tanchjim Origin reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 7.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Beautiful timbre and treble Bass can use a bit more...volume

Tim Tuned original ranking

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

Tanchjim Origin reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 7.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
Smooth, detailed, and vocal-centric sound. Cohesive, vocal-focused tuning with dynamic bass, smooth extended treble, and excellent detail. Could use more sub-bass.

Gizaudio Axel original ranking

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Tanchjim Origin reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7.2 * score normalized
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Z-Reviews original ranking

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Tanchjim Origin reviewed by Audionotions

Audionotions 7 Reviewer Score
Yes, it's expensive for a single DD imaging and separation is top tier with very good layering - frankly, I haven't heard many sets near this price that have done the same. There is a bit of subbass roll off but midbass hits hard. It's on the brighter side but never becomes shouty or sibilant. Timbre is good with vocals a bit forward in the mix. Tuning nozzles are a gimmick - they all sound the same. A better Kato in every way. I had a lot of trouble with fit on with this set - did not have the same problem with Hana 2021. Previously Owned

Audionotions original ranking

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Tanchjim Origin reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 6.7 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B+ Tech
One of the more balanced sounding Tanchjim iems, vocal centric Quantity in the bass region, more noticeably the subbass

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

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

Tanchjim Origin reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A- Tech
Just buy Fission. A cleaner/less warm LM, smoother EA1000 (fermats a little more resolving), very balanced, clean, and neutral sound. Very tough competition.

Jays Audio original ranking

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Shozy Black Hole Mini Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

2.9

Gaming Grade

D-

Tanchjim Origin Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.1

Gaming Grade

A-

Shozy Black Hole Mini Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

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

Average Technical Grade

D+
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Bass E+
Noticeably thin bass presence. Lacks body and texture, leaving low frequencies feeling hollow and underdeveloped.
Mids E+
Midrange is thin and hollow with noticeable gaps. Instruments lack body and vocals sound distant and weak.
Treble E+
Treble is noticeably dark and lacking extension. Cymbals lack shimmer and high-frequency details are obscured.
Dynamics E+
Limited dynamic range with poor micro-detail. Subtle volume changes are lost, and transients lack proper attack.
Details E+
Noticeably blurred and lacking definition. Background elements are smeared together and micro-details are inaudible.
Imaging E+
Poor instrument placement with unstable positioning. Instruments drift and lack fixed locations within the sound field.
Gaming D-
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Tanchjim Origin Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • Pleasing tonal balance with good technical control. Minor quirks present but not distracting. Demonstrates decent genre versatility.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
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.
Dynamics B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Details B+
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging B+
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
Gaming A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations. Value-to-cost may not be optimal for gaming-focused users.

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