Tanchjim Prism VS Moondrop Kadenz

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

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Tanchjim Prism and Moondrop Kadenz are in-ear monitors. Tanchjim Prism costs $600 while Moondrop Kadenz costs $190. Tanchjim Prism is $410 more expensive. Moondrop Kadenz holds a clear 0.7-point edge in reviewer scores (5.9 vs 6.6). Moondrop Kadenz has significantly better bass with a 1.5-point edge, Moondrop Kadenz has better mids with a 0.8-point edge, Moondrop Kadenz has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge and Tanchjim Prism has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge.

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Metric Tanchjim Prism Moondrop Kadenz
Bass 5.5 7
Mids 5.8 6.5
Treble 5.5 7.5
Details 6.5 6.6
Soundstage 6.5 6
Imaging 6.3 6.6
Dynamics 5 5
Tonality 5.7 6.3
Technicalities 6.1 6.8

Tanchjim Prism Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Shuwa-T Super* Review Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

5.9

Mixed


Moondrop Kadenz Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Tim Tuned
Jays Audio Gizaudio Axel
Z-Reviews Jaytiss
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

6.6

Cautiously Favorable


Tanchjim Prism User Review Score

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Tanchjim Prism 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 Kadenz Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.6

Gaming Grade

B+

Tanchjim Prism 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-
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble B-
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
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.
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-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Moondrop Kadenz 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 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 Prism Reviews

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 6.4 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B+ Tech
Comment: Best release so far from Tanchjim. Well tuned with good technicalities Offers nothing special

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

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

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score normalized

Reviewed by: Crin

Crin 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech

Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 5.2 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B- Tech
Somewhat tinny in the treble and generally anemic.

Precogvision original ranking

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

Moondrop Kadenz Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

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.

Super* Review original ranking

Super* Review Youtube Channel
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Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7.2 * score normalized

Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 7 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A- Tech
Great Cohessiveness and tonality. Upper air is very nice.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
B+ Tech
Literally a more fancy Tangzu Xuan NV. Sounds basically the same but just with better packaging, cable/case, and build... but for $100 more?? Nah

Jays Audio original ranking

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Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B+ Tech

Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
A- Tech
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Tim Tuned original ranking

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