Tanchjim 4U VS SIMGOT EG280

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Tanchjim 4U and SIMGOT EG280 use 1DD and 1DD+1Planar driver setups respectively. Tanchjim 4U costs $79 while SIMGOT EG280 costs $79. SIMGOT EG280 holds a slight 0.3-point edge in reviewer scores (6.4 vs 6.7).

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Metric Tanchjim 4U SIMGOT EG280
Bass 6.4 6.6
Mids 6.4 6.4
Treble 6.4 6.5
Details 6.4 6.4
Soundstage 6.4 6.9
Imaging 6.4 7.4
Dynamics 6.4 6.2
Tonality 7.3 7.2
Technicalities 6 7.5

Tanchjim 4U Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Super* Review Jays Audio Gizaudio Axel
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

6.4

Mixed to Positive


SIMGOT EG280 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio IEMRanking AI

Average Reviewer Score:

6.7

Cautiously Favorable


Reviews Comparison

SIMGOT EG280 reviewed by Jays Audio

2025-09-24
Jays Audio 6.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A- Tech
All-rounder with pinpoint imaging and slight uppermids/vocal emphasis. Basically a more technical EW300 with better vocal clarity and extension. Solid for gaming like EM6L, and would be my pick since it's more natural/less bright vs EM6L.

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Tanchjim 4U (more reviews)

Tanchjim 4U reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7.5 * score normalized

Tanchjim 4U reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score normalized
It is not super special, unless you are looking for standout stereo imaging.

Super* Review original ranking

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Tanchjim 4U reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 6 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B- Tech

SIMGOT EG280 (more reviews)

SIMGOT EG280 reviewed by IEMRanking AI

2025-09-24
IEMRanking AI 6.8 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A Tech

The SIMGOT EG280 is a budget-class, hybrid gaming IEM that pairs a 10 mm dynamic driver with a 6 mm planar unit per side (rated at 32 Ω, 119 dB/Vrms), a configuration positioned to blend bass weight with fast mid/treble transients. Packaging is unusually comprehensive at this price: a long ~1.7 m 2-pin cable with inline mic plus a bundled USB-C DAC that works with the SIMGOT Control app for preset EQ and game profiles, making it plug-and-play across phones and laptops. Street pricing has launched around ¥299 / ~$42–45, putting it squarely in value territory for an entry gaming set. .

On tonality and performance, the EG280 is pitched for positional accuracy and clarity—marketing materials emphasize “seamless frequency transition” and game-oriented EQ options—so expectations should lean toward a mildly U-shaped balance with clean mids and crisp upper registers rather than basshead emphasis. Early community impressions and graphs likewise frame it as a clear, energetic listen with solid imaging for competitive titles, while the included DAC/app path offers useful tailoring if treble sheen or bass quantity needs trimming for long sessions. At the price, technicalities (detail retrieval, imaging precision) are respectable; staging depth and macrodynamics are more modest, which is typical in this cost bracket. .


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

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Tanchjim 4U Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.4

Gaming Grade

B

SIMGOT EG280 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

7.4

Gaming Grade

A-

Tanchjim 4U 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

B
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

SIMGOT EG280 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 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+
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Soundstage B+
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Details B
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging A-
Excellent imaging: precise and stable placement. Instruments occupy specific points in space with tangible positions.
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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