Tanchjim Zero VS CCA Polaris

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

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Tanchjim Zero and CCA Polaris are in-ear monitors. Tanchjim Zero costs $15 while CCA Polaris costs $15. CCA Polaris holds a slight 0.3-point edge in reviewer scores (4.7 vs 5). CCA Polaris has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge and CCA Polaris has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge.

Insights

Metric Tanchjim Zero CCA Polaris
Bass 4 5
Mids 4 6
Treble 4 4
Details 4 5
Soundstage 4.7 6
Imaging 4 5
Dynamics 4 5
Tonality 4.8 5.8
Technicalities 4.3 4.5

Tanchjim Zero Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Crin
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

4.7

Generally Unfavorable


CCA Polaris Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

5

Mixed to Negative


Tanchjim Zero User Review Score

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Tanchjim Zero Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.4

Gaming Grade

C-

CCA Polaris Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.9

Gaming Grade

C

Tanchjim Zero 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

C-
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Bass C-
Subdued bass response that stays mostly in the background. Lacks energy and impact but maintains basic definition.
Mids C-
Midrange is passable but unrefined. Lacks detail and smoothness, with occasional harshness in upper mids.
Treble C-
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Dynamics C-
Average dynamics - passable but unexciting. Transients are rounded and micro-dynamics lack refinement.
Details C-
Average resolution - reveals basic elements but misses subtleties. Satisfactory for casual listening but lacks refinement.
Imaging C-
Average imaging - reasonable localization but lacks specificity. Instruments have general positions but lack pinpoint accuracy.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

CCA Polaris 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.
Mids B
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble C-
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
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 C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

Tanchjim Zero Reviews

Super* Review 6* * score normalized
Crin 4.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C Tech
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Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel
- Crin
Precogvision 3.6 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C- Tech
Too shouty and lacks the bass emphasis to balance it out.

Precogvision original ranking

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

CCA Polaris Reviews

Jaytiss 6 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C- Tech
Has some massive issues in the air.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
- Jaytiss
Mids: B Treble: C- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B
Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Overall clean and balanced sound, but pinna gain is too much at higher volumes making vocals sound shrill and thin. Mid volume is nice, but KZ, so.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel
- Jays Audio

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