Tanchjim Origin VS TangZu Wu Zetian Legend

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Tanchjim Origin and TangZu Wu Zetian Legend use 1DD and 2PLA driver setups respectively. Tanchjim Origin costs $280 while TangZu Wu Zetian Legend costs $259. Tanchjim Origin is $21 more expensive. Tanchjim Origin holds a clear 0.5-point edge in reviewer scores (7.2 vs 6.7). User ratings place Tanchjim Origin at 7.6 and TangZu Wu Zetian Legend at 8.5. Tanchjim Origin has significantly better mids with a 1.1-point edge, Tanchjim Origin has significantly better treble with a 1.4-point edge, Tanchjim Origin has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge and Tanchjim Origin has slightly better soundstage with a 0.3-point edge.

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Metric Tanchjim Origin TangZu Wu Zetian Legend
Bass 7 6.7
Mids 7.1 6
Treble 7.4 6
Details 6.8 6.7
Soundstage 7.3 7
Imaging 6.8 6.7
Dynamics 6 5
Tonality 7.3 6.4
Technicalities 7.2 7
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Tanchjim Origin Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T Jays Audio Precogvision
Jaytiss Kois Archive Tim Tuned Z-Reviews Audionotions Gizaudio Axel Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

7.2

Generally Favorable

TangZu Wu Zetian Legend Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Jays Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

6.7

Cautiously Favorable

Reviews Comparison

Tanchjim Origin reviewed by Jaytiss

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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TangZu Wu Zetian Legend reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6.8 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
B Tech
Beautiful packaging, can be bright,like the sun.

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Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-
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Tanchjim Origin reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6.5 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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TangZu Wu Zetian Legend reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A+ Tech
Treblehead set with lots of treble detail, great tech, but may be too spicy/overboosted for most people. Feels unnatural and fatiguing on lots of tracks unless at lower volumes. OG WU & HEYDAY are both tuned better although not as good in the tech.

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Tanchjim Origin reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 7.6 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
A+ Tech
Rating: A | Value: ⭐⭐ | Comfort: 8 good vocals and treble bass could be more fun

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Tanchjim Origin reviewed by Tim Tuned

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

Tanchjim Origin reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7.2 * score rescaled + normalized
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Tanchjim Origin reviewed by Audionotions

Audionotions 7 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.

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Tanchjim Origin reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 7 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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Tanchjim Origin reviewed by Shuwa-T

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+

Tanchjim Origin reviewed by Precogvision

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-

Tanchjim Origin reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7.9 * score rescaled + normalized
18 community members have rated the Tanchjim Origin at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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Tanchjim Origin User Review Score

Average User Scores

Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

7.6

Strongly Favorable

TangZu Wu Zetian Legend User Review Score

Average User Scores

Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

8.5

Excellent

Tanchjim Origin Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.2

Gaming Grade

A-

TangZu Wu Zetian Legend Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.8

Gaming Grade

B+

Tanchjim Origin Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • Expect an inviting tonal blend that adapts well to genres while staying largely composed. It strikes a nice blend of warmth and clarity.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • You get a controlled, composed performance, marrying decent clarity with a still-modest sense of space. A safe technical performer for the price bracket.
Bass A-
Bass is strong and well-defined, delivering slam with admirable control. Electronic drops hit with authority.
Mids A-
It delivers an excellent midrange that feels vibrant and true to life. It balances clarity with natural smoothness.
Treble A-
Highs feel superbly executed, revealing micro-detail without hint of sibilance. Highs stay smooth even at volume.
Dynamics B
The performance feels robust, with satisfying punch and natural transitions. Nuances are easy to follow.
Soundstage A-
The stage stretches in every direction, carving out clear three-dimensional pockets for each player. Placement accuracy impresses from the start.
Details B+
Finer gestures snap into focus without sounding clinical or forced. Layering holds strong across genres.
Imaging B+
Good imaging with precise instrument placement and clear front/back localization. Positions snap into place convincingly.
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.

TangZu Wu Zetian Legend Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • Expect a friendly tonal balance that could use polish but remains inviting. Great for casual listening, less so for purists.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • The presentation feels orderly, balancing workable detail retrieval with acceptable imaging cues. It keeps momentum without smearing transients.
Mids B
The mids are articulate and well-balanced, lending body to instruments. Instrument layering remains stable.
Treble B
Treble is articulate and clean, adding excitement without harshness. It adds sparkle without harshness.
Dynamics C+
Dynamics feel competent, bringing energy without the finest detail. It carries energy without sounding aggressive.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation that is wide, deep, and tall with precise instrument placement. Width, depth, and height all feel expanded.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance. Value-to-cost may not be optimal for gaming-focused users.

Tanchjim Origin User Reviews

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wpzdm
7.6

A weeb set done right (ww

Pros
Great bass at this price. Lush female vocal.
Cons
Heavy

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Aeris
8.5

A highly technical, treble-forward planar IEM that impresses with detail but is a bit niche in tuning.

Tuning: A+ Tech: S Bass: A Mids: S- Treble: A+ Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: S- Details: S- Imaging: S-
Pros
Impressive spatial precision and technical layering in a compact planar IEM shell.
Cons
Bright tuning may be fatiguing for long sessions and bass lacks punch.

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