Yanyin Moonlight VS Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Yanyin Moonlight and Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate are 1DD+4BA+2EST in-ear monitors. Yanyin Moonlight costs $650 while Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate costs $649. Yanyin Moonlight is $1 more expensive. Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate holds a slight 0.4-point edge in reviewer scores (7.2 vs 7.6). Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate has better bass with a 0.5-point edge and Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Yanyin Moonlight | Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 7.5 | 8 |
| Mids | 8 | 8 |
| Treble | 7 | 8 |
| Details | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| Soundstage | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| Imaging | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| Tonality | 7 | 7 |
| Technicalities | 7.4 | 8 |
Yanyin Moonlight Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
7.2Generally Favorable
Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
7.6Strongly Favorable
Reviews Comparison
Yanyin Moonlight reviewed by Jays Audio
7.5
Reviewer Score
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Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate reviewed by Jays Audio
8.5
Reviewer Score
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Yanyin Moonlight reviewed by Tim Tuned
6.5
Reviewer Score
Youtube Video Summary
Yanyin Moonlight sets up as a $649 tri-brid with a sub-bass-focused low end and notably shy mid-bass. Bass quality is smooth and competent with decent texture and dynamics, but quantity is modest and sits a touch in the background—definitely not a basshead tuning. The midrange is the star: extremely well-controlled bass-to-lower-mid separation yields a neutral, natural vocal region that feels forward yet relaxed, thanks to slightly tamer upper mids and a restrained, non-fatiguing treble that still extends with a hint of air.
On technical performance, Moonlight sits roughly alongside Thieaudio Oracle for overall resolution, trailing Moondrop Variations. Stage width is good with respectable depth, but the sense of height/air isn’t as open as Variations. Imaging centers vocals front-and-center with instruments orbiting around; it’s engaging and vocal-forward, though pinpoint separation isn’t as clean as the best in class.
Versus Oracle, Moonlight runs tamer up top with smoother, higher-quality treble, while Oracle delivers more bass quantity and a livelier, more versatile midrange presentation. Against Variations, the Moondrop set dominates sub-bass, treble extension, and air, making female vocals shimmer, but can thin out male vocals; Moonlight is the more well-rounded pick for both genders, favoring a relaxed, vocal-centric listen. In short: choose Moonlight for smooth, centered vocals and easy long sessions; pick Variations for sparkle and rumble, and Oracle for a balanced, lively all-rounder.
Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate reviewed by Tim Tuned
7
Reviewer Score
Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Yanyin Moonlight reviewed by Head-Fi.org
8.5
* score rescaled + normalized
Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate reviewed by Head-Fi.org
8.2
* score rescaled + normalized
Yanyin Moonlight (more reviews)
Yanyin Moonlight reviewed by Shuwa-T
7.4
Reviewer Score
Yanyin Moonlight reviewed by Crin
6
Reviewer Score
Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate (more reviews)
Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate reviewed by Gizaudio Axel
6.5
Reviewer Score
Gizaudio Axel original ranking
Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel
Yanyin Moonlight Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA+2EST
Tuning Type: Neutral with Bass Boost
Brand: Yanyin Top Yanyin IEMs
Price (Msrp): $650
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Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA+2EST
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: TangZu Top TangZu IEMs
Price (Msrp): $649
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Yanyin Moonlight User Review Score
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Yanyin Moonlight Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
6.7Gaming Grade
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Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
7.2Gaming Grade
A-Yanyin Moonlight Scorings
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Average Tunign Grade
A-- Tonality is generally agreeable, though a few bumps remind you of its limits. Certain tracks spotlight its tonal quirks.
Average Technical Grade
A-- It manages detail and layering well enough, even if the stage feels only moderately sized. You get a clear sense of left and right, if not depth.
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.
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