ThieAudio Legacy 9 VS Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate

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ThieAudio Legacy 9 and Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate use 1DD+8BA and 1DD+4BA+2EST driver setups respectively. ThieAudio Legacy 9 costs $550 while Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate costs $649. Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate is $99 more expensive. Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate holds a decisive 2.3-point edge in reviewer scores (5.3 vs 7.6). Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate has significantly better bass with a 2-point edge, Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate has significantly better mids with a 3-point edge and Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge.

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Metric ThieAudio Legacy 9 Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate
Bass 6 8
Mids 5 8
Treble 6 8
Details 5 7.6
Imaging 4 7.6
Dynamics 5 7.6
Tonality 5.6 7
Technicalities 5.4 8
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ThieAudio Legacy 9 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Crin Precogvision

Average Reviewer Score:

5.3

Mixed to Negative

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

Reviews Comparison

ThieAudio Legacy 9 (more reviews)

ThieAudio Legacy 9 reviewed by Crin

Crin 5.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
B Tech
Bass a little too slow and sluggish with minor quirks in the midrange-treble transition.

Crin original ranking

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ThieAudio Legacy 9 reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 5.1 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C Tech
Solid bass and sparkly, well-extended treble. Could use more work in the detail and imaging department.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: B Mids: C+ Treble: B Dynamics: C+ Details: C+ Imaging: C-

Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate (more reviews)

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.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

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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

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
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.

Gizaudio Axel original ranking

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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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ThieAudio Legacy 9 User Review Score

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ThieAudio Legacy 9 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.9

Gaming Grade

C

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-

ThieAudio Legacy 9 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • Expect a friendly tonal balance that could use polish but remains inviting. Great for casual listening, less so for purists.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • It offers a competent showing, maintaining cohesion on straightforward arrangements. Complex passages start to challenge it, but never derail the show.
Bass B
You get a lively bass response that balances energy with discipline. It balances punch with respectable control.
Mids C+
The mids are solid and dependable, though not especially remarkable. Vocals stay reasonably grounded in the mix.
Treble B
The top end is engaging and airy, yet never overbearing. Brass and strings feel energetic.
Dynamics C+
It offers fair punch and contrast, though micro-dynamics could be sharper. Impact is satisfying for day-to-day use.
Details C+
Decent detail retrieval that handles most textures while leaving some micro-information understated. Most textures come through cleanly.
Imaging C-
Average imaging delivers reasonable localization while still lacking pinpoint specificity. You get a reasonable idea of placement.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

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

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