Moondrop Jiu VS Tanchjim Tanya DSP

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

Moondrop Jiu and Tanchjim Tanya DSP are in-ear monitors. Moondrop Jiu costs $25 while Tanchjim Tanya DSP costs $23. Moondrop Jiu is $2 more expensive. Moondrop Jiu holds a clear 0.5-point edge in reviewer scores (5.6 vs 5.2). Tanchjim Tanya DSP has significantly better bass with a 1-point edge and Moondrop Jiu has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge.

Insights

Metric Moondrop Jiu Tanchjim Tanya DSP
Bass 6 7
Mids 8 8
Treble 8 7
Tonality 6 6
Technicalities 6 5.5
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Moondrop Jiu Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Average Reviewer Score:

5.6

Mixed


Tanchjim Tanya DSP Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Average Reviewer Score:

5.2

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Reviews Comparison

Moondrop Jiu reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
A- Tech
Expansive stage + Great tuning overall Can use more transient incisiveness, USB-C

Tim Tuned original ranking

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

Tanchjim Tanya DSP reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B Tech
Very fun bass, fun tuning Too much bass hides treble details

Tim Tuned original ranking

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

Moondrop Jiu reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech

Tanchjim Tanya DSP reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
C+ Tech
A more exciting Quarks DSP with more bass. Diffuse-field done right, great all-rounder, very smooth for price.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

Moondrop Jiu reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7 * score rescaled + normalized
4 community members have rated the Moondrop JIU at an average of 3.8/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

URL to full Review

Head-Fi.org original ranking

Tanchjim Tanya DSP reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.5 * score rescaled + normalized
4 community members have rated the Tanchjim Tanya DSP at an average of 3.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Generally Favorable.

URL to full Review

Head-Fi.org original ranking

Moondrop Jiu (more reviews)

Moondrop Jiu reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score rescaled + normalized

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Moondrop Jiu 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 Tanya DSP Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

5.7

Gaming Grade

B-

Moondrop Jiu Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • Tonality is generally agreeable, though a few bumps remind you of its limits. Certain tracks spotlight its tonal quirks.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
Bass B
Bass foundation is good, adding satisfying punch without losing control. Pop and rock tracks feel lively.
Mids A+
The midrange sounds refined and revealing, balancing clarity with emotional weight. Timbre accuracy rivals studio monitors.
Treble A+
The treble performance feels luxurious, marrying air, control, and excitement. You can place every high-frequency element.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

Tanchjim Tanya DSP 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

B-
  • The presentation is steady if unspectacular, holding onto essential details when the music stays simple. Fine details occasionally slip through the cracks.
Bass A-
It serves up confident rumble and texture while keeping the spectrum balanced. You can enjoy bass-heavy music without fatigue.
Mids A+
It offers a luxurious, resolving midrange that captures micro-detail beautifully. Every vocal inflection is captured.
Treble A-
Highs feel superbly executed, revealing micro-detail without hint of sibilance. Highs stay smooth even at volume.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical.

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