Truthear Gate VS Tangzu Waner 2

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Truthear Gate and Tangzu Waner 2 are in-ear monitors. Truthear Gate costs $90 while Tangzu Waner 2 costs $25. Truthear Gate is $65 more expensive. Tangzu Waner 2 holds a clear 0.7-point edge in reviewer scores (4.6 vs 5.3). Tangzu Waner 2 has significantly better mids with a 2.3-point edge, Tangzu Waner 2 has significantly better treble with a 1.8-point edge, Tangzu Waner 2 has significantly better dynamics with a 4-point edge and Tangzu Waner 2 has better soundstage with a 0.8-point edge.

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Metric Truthear Gate Tangzu Waner 2
Bass 5 5.3
Mids 3.8 6
Treble 3.3 5
Details 6 5.3
Soundstage 4.3 5
Imaging 5.5 5.3
Dynamics 1 5
Tonality 4.5 5.9
Technicalities 3.9 5

Truthear Gate Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Jays Audio
Shuwa-T
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

4.6

Generally Unfavorable


Tangzu Waner 2 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Z-Reviews
Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

5.3

Mixed to Negative


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Truthear Gate Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.1

Gaming Grade

C-

Tangzu Waner 2 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.3

Gaming Grade

C+

Truthear Gate Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

Average Technical Grade

D+
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Bass C+
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids D+
Midrange is significantly uneven with coloration. Some frequencies are boosted while others are missing, creating an unnatural tone.
Treble D
Uneven treble response with noticeable peaks and dips. Can sound both dull and occasionally harsh simultaneously.
Dynamics E-
Extremely poor dynamic expression. Lacks any sense of impact or volume gradation, making music feel one-dimensional.
Soundstage C-
Average soundstage - adequate width but flat presentation. Reasonable instrument separation but lacks layering and depth.
Details B
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging B-
Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

Tangzu Waner 2 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

C+
  • 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 C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage C+
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

Truthear Gate Reviews

Super* Review 7* * score normalized
Nice frequency response. Stellar Cable. Bright but not overly in the vocals. I would still call it a mild V-Shaped sound signature.

Super* Review original ranking

Super* Review Youtube Channel
- Super* Review
Shuwa-T 5.5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B- Tech
Female vocals focused tuning with decent separation between instrumentals Because of the over emphasis on female vocals, it does not replay male centric or bassier genres well

Shuwa-T original ranking

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Bass: C+ Mids: B- Treble: B- Soundstage: B- Details: B Imaging: B-
Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech
All rounder with less uppermids than the EW100P, very close to waner.

Jays Audio original ranking

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Jaytiss 1.8 Reviewer Score
E Tuning
E- Tech
Yuck, at least it has a cable.

Jaytiss original ranking

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- Jaytiss
Mids: E+ Treble: E- Dynamics: E- Soundstage: D

Tangzu Waner 2 Reviews

Jaytiss 6.3 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
The stock USB C cable came jacked up.... lame.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
- Jaytiss
Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: C+
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Z-Reviews 5.5 * score normalized
Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Balanced All-rounder. Basically the same as OG Waner but with a little more treble air, helps boost resolution and imaging by a tiny tiny bit. Accesories are great for the price, sancai tips + nice cable

Jays Audio original ranking

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