Tangzu Zetian Wu VS Kiwi Ears Airoso

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

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Tangzu Zetian Wu and Kiwi Ears Airoso are in-ear monitors. Tangzu Zetian Wu costs $150 while Kiwi Ears Airoso costs $130. Tangzu Zetian Wu is $20 more expensive. Kiwi Ears Airoso holds a clear 0.7-point edge in reviewer scores (6.1 vs 6.9). Tangzu Zetian Wu has significantly better mids with a 1.3-point edge and Tangzu Zetian Wu has better treble with a 0.5-point edge.

Insights

Metric Tangzu Zetian Wu Kiwi Ears Airoso
Bass 6.5 6.9
Mids 7.3 6
Treble 5.5 5
Details 6.5 6.9
Soundstage 6 6
Imaging 6.5 6.9
Dynamics 6.1 7
Tonality 6 7
Technicalities 6.8 6.2

Tangzu Zetian Wu Aggregated Review Score

Tangzu Zetian Wu Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T Tim Tuned
Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

6.1

Mixed to Positive


Kiwi Ears Airoso Aggregated Review Score

Kiwi Ears Airoso Average Reviewer Scores

Z-Reviews
Jays Audio Jaytiss IEMRanking AI

Average Reviewer Score:

6.9

Cautiously Favorable


Tangzu Zetian Wu User Review Score

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Kiwi Ears Airoso User Review Score

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Tangzu Zetian Wu Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.5

Gaming Grade

B+

Kiwi Ears Airoso Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.4

Gaming Grade

B

Tangzu Zetian Wu 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

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.

Kiwi Ears Airoso Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • Pleasing tonal balance with good technical control. Minor quirks present but not distracting. Demonstrates decent genre versatility.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Mids B
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble C+
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics A-
Excellent dynamics with great contrast and speed. Transients are crisp and micro-details are clearly articulated.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

Tangzu Zetian Wu Reviews

Tangzu Zetian Wu reviewed by:

Crin 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
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Tangzu Zetian Wu 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

Shuwa-T original ranking

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

Tangzu Zetian Wu 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

Tim Tuned original ranking

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

Kiwi Ears Airoso Reviews

Kiwi Ears Airoso reviewed by:

Jays Audio 7 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A- Tech
A sightly more airy/detailed EW300 with better timbre. Warm leaning all rounder with good dynamic contrast.

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Kiwi Ears Airoso reviewed by:

Jaytiss 7 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
C+ Tech
Rich thick, enjoyable. Benchmark for me. Just epic.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

Kiwi Ears Airoso reviewed by:

Z-Reviews 6.5 * score normalized

Kiwi Ears Airoso reviewed by:

IEMRanking AI 7 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
B+ Tech

The Kiwi Ears Airoso offers a warm, smooth sound signature characterized by a full-bodied bass with satisfying sub-bass rumble and quick decay, though mid-bass impact remains reserved. Its midrange shines with a natural and organic presentation, particularly excelling with female vocals, though some male vocals lack weight. Treble is relaxed and non-fatiguing, providing decent air but lacking sparkle and ultimate detail retrieval.

Comfort is a mixed bag; the lightweight resin shells with CNC aluminum/titanium faceplates are praised by some, but others report significant fit challenges due to the shell shape and nozzle design, requiring tip rolling beyond the included selection. The stock cable is widely criticized as basic and low-quality for the price point, though the detachable 2-pin design allows for upgrades. Soundstage is reasonably spacious but not particularly expansive, with imaging being competent rather than exceptional.

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