Tangzu Wan Er VS TRN IM1

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

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Tangzu Wan Er and TRN IM1 are in-ear monitors. Tangzu Wan Er costs $20 while TRN IM1 costs $22. TRN IM1 is $2 more expensive. Tangzu Wan Er holds a slight 0.4-point edge in reviewer scores (5 vs 4.7).

Insights

Metric Tangzu Wan Er TRN IM1
Bass 6 4.7
Mids 6.8 4.7
Treble 5.5 4.7
Details 5 4.7
Soundstage 5 4.7
Imaging 5.5 4.7
Tonality 5.4 5.5
Technicalities 5.4 5

Tangzu Wan Er Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Tim Tuned Shuwa-T
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5

Mixed to Negative


TRN IM1 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Super* Review
IEMRanking AI

Average Reviewer Score:

4.7

Generally Unfavorable


Tangzu Wan Er User Review Score

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Tangzu Wan Er 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+

TRN IM1 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.2

Gaming Grade

C+

Tangzu Wan Er Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass B
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
Mids B+
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble B-
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Soundstage C+
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.
Details C+
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging B-
Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

TRN IM1 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+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

Tangzu Wan Er Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score normalized

Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B Tech
Can't believe this is $20.... Details is only okay

Tim Tuned original ranking

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

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C+ Tech
Comment: It's literally $20, recommended to buy when starting out or as a beater set. Probably the most balanced sounding at its price Average tech like its other counterparts, bass is less controlled

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

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

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Basically the modded Zero with slight more bass. Most vocal forward out of the $20 sets.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

TRN IM1 Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 4* * score normalized

Reviewed by: IEMRanking AI

2025-08-26
IEMRanking AI 5.3 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C+ Tech

The TRN IM1 is a budget 1DD+1BA hybrid with detachable 0.75 mm 2-pin connectors and a lightweight, custom-style shell. Specs list a single 8 mm dynamic driver plus a balanced armature per side, aligned with retailer and review listings . Typical street pricing sits in the low-$20s, keeping it in entry-level territory . :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Sonically, the IM1 leans V-shaped: punchy, elevated bass with lively treble, while the midrange sits a touch behind. Review measurements and notes point to audible mid-bass bleed and occasional sibilance on hot recordings, though detail in the upper range is present for the class . Community impressions broadly match: energetic, fun tuning with a smooth-ish but sometimes spicy top end for the price . :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Technicalities are serviceable: staging and separation are average, but isolation is strong and the fit is stable and comfortable for long sessions—useful traits at this price . If a neutral/Harman balance is the goal, the bass emphasis will feel overdone; if a budget “fun” set for pop and EDM is needed, the IM1 remains a viable nostalgic pick. Just be aware of the treble peaks and bass coloration before diving in. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}


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