Tanchjim One VS Moondrop Crescent

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

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Tanchjim One and Moondrop Crescent are in-ear monitors. Tanchjim One costs $25 while Moondrop Crescent costs $30. Moondrop Crescent is $5 more expensive. Moondrop Crescent holds a clear 0.9-point edge in reviewer scores (5.4 vs 6.3).

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Metric Tanchjim One Moondrop Crescent
Bass 5.5 5.5
Mids 3.5 3.5
Treble 5 5
Details 5.5 5.5
Soundstage 6 6
Imaging 6 6
Gaming capabilities 5.5 6.1

Tanchjim One Aggregated Review Score

Tanchjim One Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Shuwa-T
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

5.4

Mixed to Negative


Moondrop Crescent Aggregated Review Score

Moondrop Crescent Average Reviewer Scores

IEMRanking AI
Crin
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

6.3

Mixed to Positive


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-

Moondrop Crescent 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 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.

Moondrop Crescent 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.

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.

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Tanchjim One reviewed by:

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

Moondrop Crescent Reviews

Moondrop Crescent reviewed by:

Super* Review 8* * score normalized

Moondrop Crescent reviewed by:

Crin 6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
C+ Tech
Well-executed V-ish signature that's neither harsh nor bloated.

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- Crin

Moondrop Crescent reviewed by:

IEMRanking AI 5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B+ Tech

The Moondrop Crescent features a distinctive brass housing that gives it premium heft but also makes it notably heavy, potentially affecting comfort during extended wear. Its non-detachable cable and basic accessories—including subpar stock eartips that often require replacement—highlight cost-cutting compromises. Isolation is mediocre due to vented designs, though build quality otherwise feels robust for the price.

Sonically, the Crescent adheres closely to the Harman target response, delivering a balanced signature with a slight bass boost that avoids bloat while maintaining textured lows. Its midrange leans transparent but can thin male vocals, and treble extends cleanly without harshness, though upper-mids occasionally verge on shouty. Technical performance impresses for its tier, with strong imaging and a wide soundstage, though detail retrieval lags behind pricier hybrids.

Discontinued and increasingly hard to find, the Crescent remains a value standout for its natural timbre and cohesive tuning, outperforming many peers under $50. Its need for aftermarket tips and amplification to maximize potential are notable drawbacks, but it retains cult appeal for its musicality.

- IEMRanking AI

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