Tangzu Zetian Wu VS SONY N3AP

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Tangzu Zetian Wu and SONY N3AP are in-ear monitors. Tangzu Zetian Wu costs $150 while SONY N3AP costs $300. SONY N3AP is $150 more expensive. SONY N3AP holds a decisive 1.2-point edge in reviewer scores (6.1 vs 7.3). SONY N3AP has better bass with a 0.5-point edge, Tangzu Zetian Wu has slightly better mids with a 0.3-point edge and SONY N3AP has significantly better treble with a 1.5-point edge.

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Metric Tangzu Zetian Wu SONY N3AP
Bass 6.5 7
Mids 7.3 7
Treble 5.5 7
Details 6.5 7.3
Soundstage 6 7.3
Imaging 6.5 7.3
Tonality 6 8
Technicalities 6.8 5

Tangzu Zetian Wu Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T Tim Tuned
Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

6.1

Mixed to Positive

SONY N3AP Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Bad Guy Good Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

7.3

Generally Favorable

Reviews Comparison

Tangzu Zetian Wu (more reviews)

Tangzu Zetian Wu reviewed by Crin

Crin 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
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Tangzu Zetian Wu reviewed by Shuwa-T

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+

Tangzu Zetian Wu reviewed by Tim Tuned

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-

SONY N3AP (more reviews)

SONY N3AP reviewed by Bad Guy Good Audio

Bad Guy Good Audio 7.3 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Bass, relaxed treble Bass can seem too potent for some (low res)

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Bad Guy Good Audio original ranking

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

SONY N3AP Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.9

Gaming Grade

B-

Tangzu Zetian Wu Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • The tuning leans easygoing, yet occasional unevenness nudges it away from greatness. A bit of EQ polish can smooth things nicely.

Average Technical Grade

B+
  • The presentation is steady if unspectacular, holding onto essential details when the music stays simple. Fine details occasionally slip through the cracks.
Bass B+
Low end hits with respectable impact while staying reasonably tidy. You get a healthy sense of rhythm.
Mids A-
The mid band shines with organic tone and finely rendered textures. Long sessions remain fatigue-free.
Treble B-
Treble feels agreeable overall, bringing sparkle without significant fatigue. You get a polite sense of air.
Soundstage B
Lateral spread stretches comfortably while front/back cues start to feel convincing. You can trace front-to-back movement.
Details B+
Recordings feel well sorted, with supporting details snapping to attention. Small articulations remain intact.
Imaging B+
Layered vocals and harmonies remain distinct and easy to track. Layered vocals remain easy to track.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.

SONY N3AP Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • Tuning feels refined, blending frequencies with convincing realism and engagement. Transitions between registers feel effortless.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • 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 A-
It provides outstanding treble finesse, balancing brightness and control gracefully. It's engaging yet remarkably controlled.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical. Value-to-cost may not be optimal for gaming-focused users.

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