Tanchjim One VS Final Audio E500

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Tanchjim One and Final Audio E500 are in-ear monitors. Tanchjim One costs $25 while Final Audio E500 costs $25. Final Audio E500 holds a slight 0.2-point edge in reviewer scores (5.4 vs 5.7). Final Audio E500 has significantly better mids with a 2.2-point edge, Final Audio E500 has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge, Tanchjim One has slightly better details with a 0.3-point edge and Tanchjim One has better imaging with a 0.5-point edge.

Insights

Metric Tanchjim One Final Audio E500
Bass 5.5 5.5
Mids 3.5 5.7
Treble 5 5.2
Details 5.5 5.3
Soundstage 6 7
Imaging 6 5.5
Dynamics 4 4
Gaming capabilities 5.5 4.8

Tanchjim One Aggregated Review Score

Tanchjim One Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Shuwa-T
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

5.4

Mixed to Negative


Final Audio E500 Aggregated Review Score

Final Audio E500 Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision Jaytiss
Crin
Smirk Audio
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.7

Mixed


Tanchjim One User Review Score

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Tanchjim One Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.5

Gaming Grade

B-

Final Audio E500 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.8

Gaming Grade

C

Tanchjim One 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

C+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass B-
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids D+
Midrange is significantly uneven with coloration. Some frequencies are boosted while others are missing, creating an unnatural tone.
Treble C+
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Details B-
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging B
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical.

Final Audio E500 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

C
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Bass B-
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids B-
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C+
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics C-
Average dynamics - passable but unexciting. Transients are rounded and micro-dynamics lack refinement.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Details C+
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging B-
Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

Tanchjim One Reviews

Tanchjim One reviewed by:

Z-Reviews 7 * score normalized

Tanchjim One reviewed by:

Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
C+ Tech
Warm/airy all-rounder. Nice mid-bass and air for rock. Very smooth for price.

Jays Audio original ranking

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- Jays Audio

Tanchjim One reviewed by:

Shuwa-T 5.3 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
B- Tech
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- Shuwa-T
Bass: B- Mids: D+ Treble: C+ Soundstage: B Details: B- Imaging: B

Final Audio E500 Reviews

Final Audio E500 reviewed by:

Smirk Audio 6.8 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
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Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

- Smirk Audio
Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A Dynamics: B Details: B+ Imaging: A-

Final Audio E500 reviewed by:

Super* Review 8* * score normalized
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Super* Review original ranking

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Final Audio E500 reviewed by:

Precogvision 4.2 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C- Tech
The most well-tuned Final Audio IEM with a balanced, fairly neutral sound.

Precogvision original ranking

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

Final Audio E500 reviewed by:

Jaytiss 4.3 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
D Tech
For users who like ear buds, it's a great little set.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
- Jaytiss
Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: A-

Final Audio E500 reviewed by:

Crin 5 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
C Tech
Very well-balanced though plagued by the usual E-series QC problems.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel
- Crin

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