Tanchjim Oxygen VS Tanchjim NORA

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Tanchjim Oxygen and Tanchjim NORA are 1DD in-ear monitors. Tanchjim Oxygen costs $270 while Tanchjim NORA costs $110. Tanchjim Oxygen is $160 more expensive. Tanchjim NORA holds a slight 0.3-point edge in reviewer scores (6.3 vs 6.6).

Insights

Metric Tanchjim Oxygen Tanchjim NORA
Bass 5.8 6.6
Mids 6.6 6.6
Treble 5.9 6.6
Details 6 6.6
Soundstage 6.5 6.6
Imaging 6.2 6.6
Dynamics 6 6.6
Tonality 6.3 8
Technicalities 6.3 6.5

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 NORA Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Z-Reviews
IEMRanking AI

Average Reviewer Score:

6.6

Cautiously Favorable


Reviews Comparison

Tanchjim Oxygen (more reviews)

Tanchjim Oxygen reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 8* * score normalized

Tanchjim Oxygen reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 6.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
B+ Tech

Tanchjim Oxygen 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

Tanchjim Oxygen 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+

Tanchjim Oxygen 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-

Tanchjim Oxygen 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-

Tanchjim Oxygen 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 NORA (more reviews)

Tanchjim NORA reviewed by Z-Reviews

2025-09-04
Z-Reviews 6.2 * score normalized

Tanchjim NORA lands as a monitor-tuned set: a single dynamic with dual magnets aimed at mixing/mastering, not Friday-night fun. The presentation is flat, neutral, low-energy—the “plain hamburger” of IEMs—delivering the track as-is without sauce, sparkle, or party tricks. Expect honesty over hype: music quality and recording flaws show up immediately.

It’s very sensitive, revealing amp hiss on noisier chains yet taking power without complaint; bass stays dead flat and the treble avoids harshness while refusing to sweeten anything. This is a homework IEM: great for students or engineers who need a budget reference to judge balance, timbre, and mix decisions rather than to vibe out. Pleasure listening isn’t the brief; accuracy is.

Build is neat: a tiny, see-through shell with a glass back, a big nozzle for the size, and an interchangeable-termination cable (balanced or single-ended) that’ll puzzle some studio folks but proves handy. Fit can be quirky—small body/large nozzle means tip rolling, with even SS tips included for smaller ears. At around $120, it’s a respectable, purpose-built tool: boring by design, and the right kind of boring when the job is to tell the truth.


Z-Reviews original ranking

Z-Reviews Youtube Channel

Tanchjim NORA reviewed by IEMRanking AI

2025-09-04
IEMRanking AI 7 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
B+ Tech

Tanchjim NORA aims for a monitor-leaning, balanced presentation using a single dynamic driver (1DD) built on the brand’s fifth-gen DMT5 dual-magnetic, dual-cavity architecture. Official materials describe it as their first “HiFi monitoring” tuning with a balanced sound profile, and it launches at $109.99.

Tonally, NORA reads as neutral/monitoring with a tidy low end, even mids, and clean but non-piercing treble—bass is described as smooth with decent texture and good coherency into the mids, while micro-detail is fair for the price. Separation and layering are competent, giving a clear sense of placement without exaggerating stage width.

It’s easy to drive—rated at 16 Ω with high sensitivity—so phones and basic dongles are plenty, though a clean source helps it keep that “monitor” clarity. The trade-off is that while treble is well-behaved and non-fatiguing, ultimate air and micro-nuance trail some pricier single-DD peers.


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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 NORA Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7

Gaming Grade

A-

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 NORA Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • Refined execution with coherent frequency integration. Natural timbre reproduction and engaging presentation. Strong versatility.

Average Technical Grade

B+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Gaming A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations.

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