Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate VS Yanyin Mahina

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Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate and Yanyin Mahina are in-ear monitors. Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate costs $649 while Yanyin Mahina costs $650. Yanyin Mahina is $1 more expensive. Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate holds a decisive 1.8-point edge in reviewer scores (7.6 vs 5.8). Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate has better bass with a 0.5-point edge, Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate has better mids with a 0.5-point edge and Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge.

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Metric Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate Yanyin Mahina
Bass 8 7.5
Mids 8 7.5
Treble 8 7
Details 7.6 8
Soundstage 7.6 7.5
Imaging 7.6 7.5
Tonality 7 7.3
Technicalities 8 7.7
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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

Yanyin Mahina Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Super* Review
Shuwa-T

Average Reviewer Score:

5.8

Mixed

Reviews Comparison

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.

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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

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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.

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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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Yanyin Mahina (more reviews)

Yanyin Mahina reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 7.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A Tech
Comment: Best yanyin so far. Same as moonlight but heavier bass response Because of the heavier bass region, it does not sound the most balanced

Shuwa-T original ranking

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Bass: A Mids: A Treble: A- Soundstage: A Details: A+ Imaging: A

Yanyin Mahina reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 4* * score rescaled + normalized
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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-

Yanyin Mahina Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.1

Gaming Grade

A-

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

Yanyin Mahina Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • It balances warmth and clarity well, showing only minor quirks along the way. Timbre feels believable with most instruments.

Average Technical Grade

A
  • It delivers a confident technical showing with defined layers and satisfying clarity. You can follow backing vocals with relative ease.
Bass A
Expect a commanding bass response that reaches deep without clouding the mix. There's both slam and nuance in equal measure.
Mids A
The mid band shines with organic tone and finely rendered textures. Long sessions remain fatigue-free.
Treble A-
Highs feel superbly executed, revealing micro-detail without hint of sibilance. Highs stay smooth even at volume.
Soundstage A
All dimensions bloom together, producing an expansive venue that feels carefully rendered. You can map the ensemble easily.
Details A+
Inner textures glow vividly yet never feel etched or artificial. It borders on studio-monitor transparency.
Imaging A
Excellent imaging delivers precise, stable placement with instruments occupying tangible points in space. It locks each element into a steady position.
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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