Tanchjim Origin VS Moondrop Kadenz

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Tanchjim Origin and Moondrop Kadenz are in-ear monitors. Tanchjim Origin costs $280 while Moondrop Kadenz costs $190. Tanchjim Origin is $90 more expensive. Tanchjim Origin holds a clear 0.5-point edge in reviewer scores (7.1 vs 6.6). Tanchjim Origin has better mids with a 0.6-point edge, Tanchjim Origin has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge and Tanchjim Origin has significantly better soundstage with a 1.3-point edge.

Metric	Tanchjim Origin	Moondrop Kadenz
Bass	7	7
Mids	7.1	6.5
Treble	7.4	7.5
Details	6.8	6.6
Soundstage	7.3	6
Imaging	6.8	6.6
Dynamics	6	5
Tonality	7	6.3
Technicalities	7.1	6.8

Tanchjim Origin Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

7.1

Generally Favorable

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Moondrop Kadenz Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

6.6

Cautiously Favorable

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Driver Configuration: 1DD

Tuning Type: n/a

Brand: TANCHJIM Top TANCHJIM IEMs

Price (Msrp): $280

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Tuning Type: Crin

Brand: Moondrop Top Moondrop IEMs

Price (Msrp): $190

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Tanchjim Origin Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

7.1

Gaming Grade

A-

Moondrop Kadenz Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

6.6

Gaming Grade

B+

Tanchjim Origin Scorings

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.

Moondrop Kadenz Scorings

Average Tunign Grade

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 A-

Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.

Mids B+

Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.

Treble A

Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.

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.

Gaming B+

Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.

Tanchjim Origin Reviews

Reviewed by: Jaytiss

7.8 Reviewer Score

B+ Tuning

A- Tech

Great Clarity, exceedingly tip sensitive.

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Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A+

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Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

7.5 Reviewer Score

A Tuning

A+ Tech

Beautiful timbre and treble Bass can use a bit more...volume

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Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: S

Reviewed by: 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.

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Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

7.2 * score normalized

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Reviewed by: Jays Audio

7 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.

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Reviewed by: 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

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

Reviewed by: Audionotions

6.5 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

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Reviewed by: 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.

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

Moondrop Kadenz Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

8* * score normalized

Nice physicality and punch. Better bass as most basy IEMs. Okay technicalities. Image Separation is not the widest but decent.

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Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

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