Tanchjim Oxygen VS Tanchjim Kara

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Tanchjim Oxygen and Tanchjim Kara use 1DD and 1DD+4BA driver setups respectively. Tanchjim Oxygen costs $270 while Tanchjim Kara costs $180. Tanchjim Oxygen is $90 more expensive. Tanchjim Oxygen holds a slight 0.3-point edge in reviewer scores (6.3 vs 6). Tanchjim Kara has significantly better bass with a 1-point edge, Tanchjim Kara has slightly better treble with a 0.3-point edge, Tanchjim Oxygen has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge and Tanchjim Oxygen has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge.

Insights

Metric Tanchjim Oxygen Tanchjim Kara
Bass 5.8 6.8
Mids 6.6 6.5
Treble 5.9 6.2
Details 6 6
Soundstage 6.5 6
Imaging 6.2 6
Dynamics 6 4
Tonality 6.3 6.1
Technicalities 6.3 6

Tanchjim Oxygen Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Tim Tuned
Gizaudio Axel Crin Shuwa-T Precogvision
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

6.3

Mixed to Positive


Tanchjim Kara Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Smirk Audio Super* Review Jays Audio Tim Tuned
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

6

Mixed


Tanchjim Oxygen User Review Score

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Tanchjim Kara User Review Score

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Tanchjim Oxygen Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.3

Gaming Grade

B

Tanchjim Kara Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6

Gaming Grade

B

Tanchjim Oxygen 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-
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
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 B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
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. Value-to-cost may not be optimal for gaming-focused users.

Tanchjim Kara 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
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics C-
Average dynamics - passable but unexciting. Transients are rounded and micro-dynamics lack refinement.
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 Oxygen Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 8* * score normalized

Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 6.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
B+ Tech

Reviewed by: Crin

Crin 6.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
B+ Tech
One of the best-tuned DDs tuned somewhat to Harman. Defined and detailed.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 6.4 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B+ Tech
Solid tuning, a more mature sounding Hana Forward upper midrange may not be for everyone

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

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

Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 6.1 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech
A better KXXS with slightly out-of-head imaging.

Precogvision original ranking

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

Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
A- Tech
Great energy for a harman signature

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A-

Reviewed by: Nymz

Nymz 4.9 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C+ Tech
Great IEM for accoustics etc, but terrible fit. Tripowin Olina is the better option for almost a third of the price.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C Details: C+ Imaging: C+

Tanchjim Kara Reviews

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7.2 * score normalized

Reviewed by: Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 6.2 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B Tech
Cons: Better options for the price.

Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

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

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score normalized

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A- Tech
Clean and natural midrange focused signature that's right up my alley. Open and airy staging with great instrument layering. Still very resolving even though it lacks the last bit of treble detail. Very smooth dynamics but could use more sub-bass.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A- Tech
Very smooth and organic midrange, great treble Lacking some bass dynamics

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A+

Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 4.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C- Tech
Has nice treble, good technicals. But it's super expensive for me.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

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