Tanchjim Zero VS Moondrop Quarks

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Tanchjim Zero and Moondrop Quarks are 1DD in-ear monitors. Tanchjim Zero costs $15 while Moondrop Quarks costs $13. Tanchjim Zero is $2 more expensive. Tanchjim Zero holds a slight 0.3-point edge in reviewer scores (4.7 vs 4.4). Tanchjim Zero has better bass with a 0.8-point edge, Tanchjim Zero has better treble with a 0.8-point edge, Tanchjim Zero has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge, Tanchjim Zero has better details with a 0.5-point edge and Tanchjim Zero has slightly better imaging with a 0.3-point edge.

Insights

Metric Tanchjim Zero Moondrop Quarks
Bass 4 3.3
Mids 4 4
Treble 4 3.3
Details 4 3.5
Soundstage 4.7 4.5
Imaging 4 3.8
Dynamics 4 3
Tonality 4.8 4
Technicalities 4.3 3.9

Tanchjim Zero Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Crin
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

4.7

Generally Unfavorable


Moondrop Quarks Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Crin Shuwa-T
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

4.4

Unfavorable


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-

Moondrop Quarks Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4

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.

Moondrop Quarks 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 D
Noticeably compressed dynamics. Musical expression suffers with weak transients and poor contrast between quiet and loud sections.
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 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-

Moondrop Quarks Reviews

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

Crin Youtube Channel
- Crin
Shuwa-T 4 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C- Tech
Comment: Costs next to nothing. Everything else

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

- Shuwa-T
Bass: D+ Mids: C+ Treble: D+ Soundstage: C Details: C- Imaging: D+
Precogvision 3.1 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
D Tech
Sounds fairly open. Pinna compensation and transition to treble region needs work.

Precogvision original ranking

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

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