ZiiGaat Cinno VS Tanchjim NORA

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ZiiGaat Cinno and Tanchjim NORA use 4Custom BAs+1x Dynamic (10mm LCP) and 1DD driver setups respectively. ZiiGaat Cinno costs $99 while Tanchjim NORA costs $110. Tanchjim NORA is $11 more expensive. Tanchjim NORA holds a decisive 1.9-point edge in reviewer scores (5.1 vs 7).

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Metric ZiiGaat Cinno Tanchjim NORA
Mids 4 7
Treble 1 7
Soundstage 5 7
Dynamics 3 7
Tonality 5.4 8
Technicalities 4 6.5
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ZiiGaat Cinno Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Audio Amigo
Z-Reviews
Jays Audio
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

5.1

Mixed to Negative

Tanchjim NORA Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Z-Reviews
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Average Reviewer Score:

7

Generally Favorable

Reviews Comparison

ZiiGaat Cinno reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 5 * score rescaled + normalized
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Tanchjim NORA reviewed by Z-Reviews

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Tanchjim NORA lands as a monitor-tuned set: a single dynamic with dual magnets aimed at mixing/mastering, not Friday-night fun. The presentation is flat, neutral, low-energy—the “plain hamburger” of IEMs—delivering the track as-is without sauce, sparkle, or party tricks. Expect honesty over hype: music quality and recording flaws show up immediately.

It’s very sensitive, revealing amp hiss on noisier chains yet taking power without complaint; bass stays dead flat and the treble avoids harshness while refusing to sweeten anything. This is a homework IEM: great for students or engineers who need a budget reference to judge balance, timbre, and mix decisions rather than to vibe out. Pleasure listening isn’t the brief; accuracy is.

Build is neat: a tiny, see-through shell with a glass back, a big nozzle for the size, and an interchangeable-termination cable (balanced or single-ended) that’ll puzzle some studio folks but proves handy. Fit can be quirky—small body/large nozzle means tip rolling, with even SS tips included for smaller ears. At around $120, it’s a respectable, purpose-built tool: boring by design, and the right kind of boring when the job is to tell the truth.

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ZiiGaat Cinno reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7.3 * score rescaled + normalized
13 community members have rated the ZiiGaat Cinno at an average of 3.9/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

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Tanchjim NORA reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7.9 * score rescaled + normalized
11 community members have rated the Tanchjim NORA at an average of 4.6/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

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ZiiGaat Cinno (more reviews)

ZiiGaat Cinno reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A- Tech
Good intrument separation/layering, but feels like the music is cut into certain areas in the stage and not harmonious (UPDATE: tip rolling helped, the fit was a little weird like the OG Dark Magician). Resolution is good, but isn't that clear and can be a little bit dark at mid-lower volumes, but the FR highlights guitars/insturments very well. Sub-bass is also good, but mid-bass feels light like the Hexa. Another neutral set like the Hexa but with better sub-bass, less gain, better scaling, although at the cost of darker treble.

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ZiiGaat Cinno reviewed by Audio Amigo

Audio Amigo 4 * score rescaled + normalized
Sound is actually pretty great. A well balanced, warm studio tuning with de-emphasised vocals and subdued treble. Treble can be a little wonky in places, but detail is there and it honestly sounds great. Biggest letdown is price. This is built and packaged like a $30 IEM. *MOVES UP TO "BUT I LIKE THIS" WHEN ON SALE FOR $65 OR LESS*

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ZiiGaat Cinno reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 3.3 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
E- Tech
Budget sa6 with no technicals or forward vocals. So mid.

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

Tanchjim NORA (more reviews)

Tanchjim NORA reviewed by Web Search

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Web Search 7 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
B+ Tech

Tanchjim NORA aims for a monitor-leaning, balanced presentation using a single dynamic driver (1DD) built on the brand’s fifth-gen DMT5 dual-magnetic, dual-cavity architecture. Official materials describe it as their first “HiFi monitoring” tuning with a balanced sound profile, and it launches at $109.99.

Tonally, NORA reads as neutral/monitoring with a tidy low end, even mids, and clean but non-piercing treble—bass is described as smooth with decent texture and good coherency into the mids, while micro-detail is fair for the price. Separation and layering are competent, giving a clear sense of placement without exaggerating stage width.

It’s easy to drive—rated at 16 Ω with high sensitivity—so phones and basic dongles are plenty, though a clean source helps it keep that “monitor” clarity. The trade-off is that while treble is well-behaved and non-fatiguing, ultimate air and micro-nuance trail some pricier single-DD peers.

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ZiiGaat Cinno User Review Score

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ZiiGaat Cinno Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.4

Gaming Grade

C-

Tanchjim NORA Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7

Gaming Grade

A-

ZiiGaat Cinno Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • Tonality is generally agreeable, though a few bumps remind you of its limits. Certain tracks spotlight its tonal quirks.

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • Details smear quickly, leaving the presentation cramped and low on definition. You'll notice smearing on even moderately layered songs.
Mids C-
It delivers a workable midrange that could benefit from smoother transitions. Timbre isn't quite convincing yet.
Treble E-
Treble is heavily rolled off, muting sparkle and detail. Detail retrieval in highs is nonexistent.
Dynamics D
Volume shifts feel constrained, so build-ups plateau before releasing. Build-ups plateau before resolving.
Soundstage C+
The image breathes a little, spacing instruments laterally while sketching a light sense of distance. Separation improves with cleaner recordings.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

Tanchjim NORA Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • You hear a mature integration of lows, mids, and highs that keeps music lifelike. Small tuning tweaks showcase expert restraint.

Average Technical Grade

B+
  • An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
Gaming A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations.

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