Tanchjim Echo VS Simgot EA500LM

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Tanchjim Echo and Simgot EA500LM are 1DD in-ear monitors. Tanchjim Echo costs $100 while Simgot EA500LM costs $90. Tanchjim Echo is $10 more expensive. Simgot EA500LM holds a decisive 1.9-point edge in reviewer scores (4.4 vs 6.3). Simgot EA500LM has significantly better bass with a 1.8-point edge, Simgot EA500LM has significantly better mids with a 1.5-point edge, Simgot EA500LM has better treble with a 0.9-point edge, Simgot EA500LM has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge, Simgot EA500LM has significantly better soundstage with a 2.3-point edge, Simgot EA500LM has significantly better details with a 1.5-point edge and Simgot EA500LM has significantly better imaging with a 2.3-point edge.

Insights

Metric Tanchjim Echo Simgot EA500LM
Bass 4.8 6.5
Mids 4.5 6
Treble 4.8 5.7
Details 4.5 6
Soundstage 4 6.3
Imaging 3.8 6
Dynamics 3 5
Tonality 4.9 6.1
Technicalities 4.3 6.9

Tanchjim Echo Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T Precogvision Super* Review
Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

4.4

Unfavorable


Simgot EA500LM Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T Fresh Reviews Tim Tuned
Jays Audio Jaytiss
Z-Reviews IEMRanking AI

Average Reviewer Score:

6.3

Mixed to Positive


Tanchjim Echo User Review Score

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Tanchjim Echo Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.5

Gaming Grade

C

Simgot EA500LM Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.1

Gaming Grade

B

Tanchjim Echo Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

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

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 C
Midrange is passable but unrefined. Lacks detail and smoothness, with occasional harshness in upper mids.
Treble C
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Dynamics D
Noticeably compressed dynamics. Musical expression suffers with weak transients and poor contrast between quiet and loud sections.
Soundstage C-
Average soundstage - adequate width but flat presentation. Reasonable instrument separation but lacks layering and depth.
Details C
Average resolution - reveals basic elements but misses subtleties. Satisfactory for casual listening but lacks refinement.
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.

Simgot EA500LM 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 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.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
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 B
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

Tanchjim Echo Reviews

Crin 5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C+ Tech
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Crin original ranking

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- Crin
Shuwa-T 4.4 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C Tech
Comment: Solid TWS that does not break the bank. Decently tuned, impressive soundstage for TWS Upper midrange peak can be shouty

Shuwa-T original ranking

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Bass: C Mids: C- Treble: C Soundstage: C- Details: C+ Imaging: C
Precogvision 4.1 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
D Tech
Low-level detailing and dynamics with a resonably decent tonality.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
- Precogvision
Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: D Details: C- Imaging: D
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Simgot EA500LM Reviews

Z-Reviews 7 * score normalized
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Jays Audio 6.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A Tech
Very resolving for its price, great value. A warmer EA1000 with a slight decrease in separation and resolution, but warmer with more bass (same bass quality). Not as sparkly and resolving as the EA1000s, treble is a little sharp/not as refined, but a better all-rounder. Has unit variance, lots of brighter units.

Jays Audio original ranking

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Jaytiss 6 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
It's a good u shaped with nice bass, but be weiry of uppper mids.

Jaytiss original ranking

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- Jaytiss
Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-
Shuwa-T 5.9 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B- Tech
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Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

- Shuwa-T
Bass: B Mids: B Treble: B Soundstage: B- Details: B Imaging: B
Fresh Reviews 5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
Tim Tuned 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
A+ Tech
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Tim Tuned original ranking

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- Tim Tuned
Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: B

IEMRanking AI

2025-08-15
IEMRanking AI 7.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A+ Tech

The Simgot EA500LM offers a versatile listening experience primarily through its three interchangeable nozzles, which significantly alter the sound signature. With the gold nozzles (red ring), the tuning leans warm and smooth, reducing treble harshness, while the silver nozzles with black rings emphasize clarity and detail at the risk of sibilance in upper mids. The bass is controlled and textured, though sub-bass extension rolls off slightly, and the midrange remains clean but recessed in the U-shaped profile.

Technical performance is competitive for the price, with a wide soundstage and precise imaging, though complex tracks can challenge separation. The treble energy varies by nozzle: the black-ring silver nozzles deliver the most sparkle but may fatigue, while the gold nozzles offer greater balance. Despite the driver's quick transient response, some users note graininess in cymbals and a lack of refinement compared to hybrids like the Truthear Hexa.

Comfort and build are highlights, with an all-metal shell that fits securely despite being a fingerprint magnet. Isolation is average due to venting, making it less ideal for noisy environments. While the included cable and tips are functional, tip rolling improves fit and tonal balance. The EA500LM excels with genres benefiting from its vocal clarity and airiness, though its tuning inconsistencies and treble quirks limit universal appeal.

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