Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate VS I/O Volare

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Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate and I/O Volare use 1DD+4BA+2EST and 1DD+4BA+4EST driver setups respectively. Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate costs $649 while I/O Volare costs $600. Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate is $49 more expensive. Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate holds a slight 0.3-point edge in reviewer scores (7.6 vs 7.3). Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate has better bass with a 0.5-point edge, Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge and Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate has significantly better treble with a 1.8-point edge.

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Metric Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate I/O Volare
Bass 8 7.5
Mids 8 7
Treble 8 6.3
Details 7.6 8
Soundstage 7.6 7.3
Imaging 7.6 8
Dynamics 7.6 5
Tonality 7 7.2
Technicalities 8 6.9
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Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Gizaudio Axel
Tim Tuned
Jays Audio Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

7.6

Strongly Favorable

I/O Volare Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews
Jaytiss Super* Review
Shuwa-T Jays Audio
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

7.3

Generally Favorable

Reviews Comparison

Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 8.5 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
S- Tech
Clean, neutral, balanced, technical, laid back, very detailed. Neutral tuning done right while being a little dynamic/engaging. Tip wise Azla spinfits for more detail, tangzu sancai regular for smoother.

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I/O Volare reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 7.5 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
A+ Tech
Best Harman IEM under $600 (my unit is less harman), smooth and natural, great layering and tech, bass texture could be better/not as good as Oracle MK3, but overall very balanced and great all-rounder, also, amazing unboxing and accessories

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Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 8.2 * score rescaled + normalized
6 community members have rated the Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

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I/O Volare reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 8.6 * score rescaled + normalized
7 community members have rated the I/O Volare at an average of 4.7/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Exceptional.

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Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate (more reviews)

Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A+ Tech
Great relaxed tuning. Satisfying subbass and treble Female vocal lack a bit of life

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Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A+

Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 6.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
A Tech
Solid mid-bass, natural vocals, and detailed treble. Treble is a bit elevated, and upper mids feel a bit relaxed.

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I/O Volare (more reviews)

I/O Volare reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 7.6 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A Tech
Balanced subbass-focused tuning that borders the fine line between technical and boring, well extended treble that remains free of sibilance The lower midrange does not sound the most natural despite how funny squiggly lines look

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Bass: A Mids: A- Treble: A Soundstage: A Details: A+ Imaging: A+

I/O Volare reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6.8 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C+ Tech
Nice overall quality.

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Mids: A- Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-
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I/O Volare reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score rescaled + normalized
If you are looking for the most bang for your buck in terms of the costs of materials - this is it. But not the most interesting sound.

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I/O Volare reviewed by Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
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Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.2

Gaming Grade

A-

I/O Volare 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

Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • Tuning lands in a pleasing sweet spot with mostly coherent frequency integration. Tonality stays consistent from track to track.

Average Technical Grade

A+
  • The tuning feels expertly organized, marrying agile dynamics with well-defined spatial cues. Technical listeners will appreciate the poise.
Bass A+
You hear powerful yet disciplined low-end slam that extends effortlessly. It marries sub-bass depth with great texture.
Mids A+
You get reference-worthy mids that combine transparency, texture, and depth. It brings out emotional nuance beautifully.
Treble A+
Treble reaches superb heights, offering effortless extension and crystal clarity. Every cymbal crash resolves into fine mist.
Gaming A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

I/O Volare Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • Tuning lands in a pleasing sweet spot with mostly coherent frequency integration. Tonality stays consistent from track to track.

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 A
Bass is strong and well-defined, delivering slam with admirable control. Electronic drops hit with authority.
Mids A-
The mids sound lush and articulate, capturing emotion effortlessly. Strings and keys shimmer with realism.
Treble B
Highs sound lively and extended while remaining controlled. Detail retrieval keeps shimmer intact.
Dynamics C+
Dynamics feel competent, bringing energy without the finest detail. It carries energy without sounding aggressive.
Soundstage A-
You hear both the breadth and the altitude of the mix, anchored by accurate positional cues. Immersion improves across genres.
Details A+
The tiniest inflections pop into view as if spotlit within the mix. Low-level details feel magnified yet natural.
Imaging A+
Even dense mixes remain locked in place, reinforcing the illusion of physical performers. The stage remains stable regardless of complexity.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

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