Tanchjim Tanya VS Moondrop Chu II

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Tanchjim Tanya and Moondrop Chu II are 1DD in-ear monitors. Tanchjim Tanya costs $24 while Moondrop Chu II costs $19. Tanchjim Tanya is $5 more expensive. Moondrop Chu II holds a decisive 1.5-point edge in reviewer scores (4.1 vs 5.5).

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Metric Tanchjim Tanya Moondrop Chu II
Bass 3.8 5.5
Mids 4 5.5
Treble 3.3 5.5
Details 3 5.5
Soundstage 4 5.5
Imaging 3.3 5.5
Dynamics 4 5.5
Tonality 4.1 6.8
Technicalities 3.7 4.8

Tanchjim Tanya Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Audionotions
Precogvision Shuwa-T
Crin
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

4.1

Unfavorable


Moondrop Chu II Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Gizaudio Axel
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.5

Mixed


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Tanchjim Tanya Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

3.8

Gaming Grade

D+

Moondrop Chu II Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.4

Gaming Grade

C+

Tanchjim Tanya Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C-
  • Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

Average Technical Grade

D+
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Bass D+
Bass is light and underwhelming. While some faint rumble exists, it lacks punch and authority in any meaningful way.
Mids C-
Midrange is passable but unrefined. Lacks detail and smoothness, with occasional harshness in upper mids.
Treble D
Uneven treble response with noticeable peaks and dips. Can sound both dull and occasionally harsh simultaneously.
Dynamics C-
Average dynamics - passable but unexciting. Transients are rounded and micro-dynamics lack refinement.
Soundstage C-
Average soundstage - adequate width but flat presentation. Reasonable instrument separation but lacks layering and depth.
Details D
Modest detail presentation with significant loss of texture. Nuances are masked and complex passages become congested.
Imaging D
Modest imaging with basic left/right positioning. Lacks precision for center placement and suffers from positional blurring.
Gaming D+
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

Moondrop Chu II 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

C
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

Tanchjim Tanya Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score normalized

Reviewed by: Crin

Crin 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech

Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 4.2 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
D+ Tech
Remarkably well-balanced tuning and slightly out of head imaging.

Precogvision original ranking

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

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 4.1 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C- Tech
Comment: Bass-boosted, warmer sounding Quarks with similar resolution. Harman-tuned inoffensive sound Can sound muddy on crowded tracks

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

Bass: C Mids: C- Treble: C- Soundstage: C- Details: C- Imaging: C-

Reviewed by: Audionotions

Audionotions 3 Reviewer Score
Bought for the filters. It's not a bad set to throw in the backpack. Nothing special but also not offensive. Previously Owned

Audionotions original ranking

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Reviewed by: Nymz

Nymz 2 Reviewer Score
E+ Tuning
E+ Tech
Bad fit (bullet style). Ok for the price but I can't really rec it. Needs a lot of power, which is a non-sense. Great acessories. Stage presentation is good but depth isn't. Bloated tuning.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

Bass: E+ Mids: E+ Treble: E+ Details: E+ Imaging: E+

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