Tangzu Zetian Wu VS Aful Explorer

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Tangzu Zetian Wu and Aful Explorer are in-ear monitors. Tangzu Zetian Wu costs $150 while Aful Explorer costs $120. Tangzu Zetian Wu is $30 more expensive. Aful Explorer holds a decisive 1-point edge in reviewer scores (6.1 vs 7.1). Tangzu Zetian Wu has significantly better mids with a 1.1-point edge, Aful Explorer has significantly better treble with a 1.3-point edge and Aful Explorer has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

Metric	Tangzu Zetian Wu	Aful Explorer
Bass	6.5	6.5
Mids	7.3	6.2
Treble	5.5	6.8
Details	6.5	6.5
Soundstage	6	7
Imaging	6.5	6.5
Dynamics	6.1	7
Tonality	6	7
Technicalities	6.8	6.6

Tangzu Zetian Wu Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

6.1

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Aful Explorer Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

7.1

Generally Favorable

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Driver Configuration:

Tuning Type: Neutral with bass boost

Brand: TangZu Top TangZu IEMs

Price (Msrp): $150

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Driver Configuration: 1DD+2BA

Tuning Type: bass-boosted neutral

Brand: AFUL Top AFUL IEMs

Price (Msrp): $120

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Tangzu Zetian Wu Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

6.5

Gaming Grade

B+

Aful Explorer Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

6.7

Gaming Grade

B+

Tangzu Zetian Wu Scorings

Average Tunign Grade

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

Average Technical Grade

B+

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 A-

Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.

Treble B-

Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.

Soundstage B

Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.

Details B+

Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.

Imaging B+

Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.

Gaming B+

Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.

Aful Explorer Scorings

Average Tunign Grade

A-

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

Average Technical Grade

B+

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+

Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.

Dynamics A-

Excellent dynamics with great contrast and speed. Transients are crisp and micro-details are clearly articulated.

Soundstage A-

Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.

Details B+

Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.

Imaging B+

Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.

Gaming B+

Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.

Tangzu Zetian Wu Reviews

Reviewed by: Crin

7 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

A- Tech

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Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

5.9 Reviewer Score

B- Tuning

B Tech

Comment: Can be disguised as a DD type of speed. Tuned to be balanced rather than V with more vocal emphasis, bass slams hard for a planar Mediocre soundstage and not the speediest of planar decay, overly warm

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

Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

5.5 Reviewer Score

B- Tuning

A- Tech

Good mild v-shape tuning with little to fault Not ideal soundstage for the price

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

Aful Explorer Reviews

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

8.5 * score normalized

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Reviewed by: Super* Review

8* * score normalized

Relaxed upper mid-range. Vocals sound a little bit more forward than instruments. Smooth treble performance.

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

7.6 Reviewer Score

B+ Tuning

A- Tech

The mids still upset me, but it sounds magical.

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Mids: C+ Treble: A- Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A

Reviewed by: Audionotions

7 Reviewer Score

Relaxed and fun. Easy to listen to. A bit darker than my preferrd signature but I enjoyed this quite a bit. Loaner

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Reviewed by: Smirk Audio

6.8 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

B+ Tech

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Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: A- Details: B+ Imaging: B+

Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel

6.5 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

B+ Tech

Perfect for rock and metal. Smooth, relaxing tuning, great bass with good slam, rich mid-range, safe treble. Upper mids may be too relaxed for some, treble is a bit dark.

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Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

6.4 Reviewer Score

B Tuning

B+ Tech

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

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

6 Reviewer Score

A+ Tuning

B+ Tech

High volume set, very immersive, scales great with no sharpness, wide staging, enough detail/extension, good bass, just crank it up and enjoy the music.

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Tangzu Zetian Wu VS Aful Explorer

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Tangzu Zetian Wu Reviews

Reviewed by: Crin

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Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

Aful Explorer Reviews

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