TANGZU - DUFU Second Stanza (Fudu Verse 2)

I loved the first, the second is an even more insane value\*.\* First impressions compared to the first after the first few songs is it has a little less bass and a little more treble, so if you wanted more details, but maintain the original's warmth minus the flood of bass from the originals, this is it. I do think the vocals are slightly more muddled than the original, but for the bass trade off, I can accept that. But it's a bit more sibilant. Way more spacious and detailed though, plus, a lot more isolating and a touch bigger. But, notably heavier. Haven't tip rolled them yet though edit: comes in 3.5, and 4.4. I chose 3.5. Includes their sancai Narrow, standard, and wide bore tips. Which run about 30 bucks for those 3 sets.

I loved the first, the second is an even more insane value\*.\* First impressions compared to the first after the first few songs is it has a little less bass and a little more treble, so if you wanted more details, but maintain the original's warmth minus the flood of bass from the originals, this is it. I do think the vocals are slightly more muddled than the original, but for the bass trade off, I can accept that. But it's a bit more sibilant. Way more spacious and detailed though, plus, a lot more isolating and a touch bigger. But, notably heavier. Haven't tip rolled them yet though edit: comes in 3.5, and 4.4. I chose 3.5. Includes their sancai Narrow, standard, and wide bore tips. Which run about 30 bucks for those 3 sets.

I received mines today. The unboxing experience was amazing. The case and the shells look stunning. The only thing that I didn't enjoy that much was the tip rolling. None of the tips that comes with this set worked for me. I had to use some different tips from another set that I own. I'm gonna get the Tanchjim tips that you're mentioning to see how it goes.

Received mine yesterday and they are fucking amazing. One of my best pair for sure 😊 Just sad of the noble eartips buying in the same time doesn't fit in my ears with this pair... Hopefully noble tips works fine with my explorer, bravery 2024 and nova

celest: plutus beast, letshuoer: tape pro, Kiwiears: singolo. The last two are probably the worst things I own, I would add the dufu verse 2 to that list but it looks better so its get to stay in the box. The celest is on my desk cause im currently using it. I guess I also have a waner 2 but I like the studio edition more.

Price Categories Entry-Level (< $100) Introduction The last Tangzu product that left an impression on me was the purple Wuzetian, but I only got my hands on the Dufu recently after spotting some rave reviews in various forums. And with the price hovering around $40 on sale, I couldn’t resist giving it a try. Packaging & Accessories (3.5/5, 15%) Sticking to Tangzu’s traditional aesthetic, the packaging is bold—a long, oversized box that really builds up the excitement. However, the unboxing experience ends up feeling a bit overhyped, as the accessories are somewhat sparse. The Dufu comes with three pairs of Sancai fit ear tips, which frankly feel a little stiff and uncomfortable on the ear. There are also three pairs of velvet ear tips from the Divinus collaboration; they feel much softer and more refined, though they tend to color the sound with a mid-bass tilt. Plus, there is also a pair of red tube ear-tips on the nozzles—the ones I end up using the most. The cable sports a 4-conductor silver-plated oxygen-free copper build with a 0.78mm 2-pin connector that feels pretty good and skin-friendly, but there’s a slight cheap vibe to the texture, reminiscent of what WANER2 uses these days. Also included is a lychee-grain leather pouch with a solid first impression—the zipper is a standout feature with its big teeth that glide smoothly, and there’s an internal pocket handy for storing a portable DAC or the headphones. But a closer look at the stitching reveals a lack of finesse, and I’ve long since stopped using such bags as they offer no real structural protection for the insides. Build Quality & Aesthetic Design (4/5, 15%) The Dufu marks Tangzu’s first hybrid with both dynamic and balanced armature drivers. It features one 10 mm dynamic driver handling the lows and a pair of custom balanced armatures taking care of the mid and high ranges. The inner chamber is made from 3D-printed matte plastic paired with an aluminum alloy CNC-cut front panel, resulting in a design that’s both compact and lightweight. On the downside, the thin metal borders can feel a bit rough, and compared to another 3D-printed model like Moondrop Variations, it lacks the extra support around the ear cups. Overall, the Dufu sports a low-key look, though some of the detailing feels a tad cheap with room for improvement. Comfort & Fit (5/5, 15%) Thanks to its plastic-plus-aluminum construction, the Dufu is incredibly light. Once you find the right set of ear tips, it practically vanishes on your ears without any sense of foreignness or sagging, ensuring excellent comfort even during extended listening sessions. Sound Performance (4/5, 40%) Low-End & Sub-Bass The Dufu nails its low-end tuning—there’s plenty of bass output, especially with the velvet ear tips where the bass feels rock-solid. That said, I personally dig the performance with the red ear tips more: the lows stay tight and warm, making the Dufu ideal for pop and electronic music that call for a moody, atmospheric vibe. In many ways, the bass performance is comparable to that of the Titan S2—a favorite at this entry-level price. However, the sub-bass isn’t particularly strong and can feel a bit sluggish when stacked against higher-end models, as the layering and separation in the low-end just aren’t there, which can lead to a muddled presentation when a lot of instrument is going on in the mix. Midrange The midrange tuning is safe and comfortable to listen to. Vocals come across with a moderate density and slightly forward placement, though both male and female vocals lack a bit of emotive coloration compared to offerings like Simgot’s EW300. Instrument separation in the midrange is decent for this price point—the resolution is on par with the Titan S2 despite the hybrid driver setup. But if you’re really after a vocal-centric performance, you might lean towards the EW300. Treble & Ultra-Treble On the high end, the Dufu takes a conservative approach. The treble isn’t overly bright, and its separation is fairly average. While there’s no harsh sibilance, the Dufu lacks of a sense of airy, and the ultra-highs don’t quite soar. On the bright side, they’re smooth and non-fatiguing, making them a good match for those sensitive to bright highs over long listening sessions. Soundstage and Imaging Another strong point for the Dufu is its well-defined sonic framework. Even though the separation isn’t its standout feature, it offers a broad lateral soundstage and clear positioning that creates an open, enveloping vibe. Honestly, I can see this being a solid pick for FPS gamers if paired with the right mic cable. Cost-Performance Ratio (15%) At the MSRP of $89, I wouldn’t normally consider the Dufu—my heart usually beats for the EW300 or Titan S2. I’d rate its value at around 3.5 to 4 out of 5 at that price. However, if you’re able to snap it up at around $40, then its bang-for-buck score would easily hit a full 5. Summary All in all, if you’re an entry-level user looking for rich, atmospheric bass and comfortable long-term wear—or a gamer in need of a wide soundstage—the Dufu is worth checking out when it’s priced around the $40 mark.

Correction: it is Tangzu Fudu rather than Dufu.

https://preview.redd.it/dxjv889dzvwe1.jpeg?width=4080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5e2b56dd148764914d6bc91923424c96408acc23 Same as OP, I just bought Hexa and recently received my Tangzu Fudu... good to interchange them once in a while.

4.4mm nicehck 6n 0.78

Completely agree with the review findings. I would recommend this over the EW300 any day of the week. And a good cheaper alternative to the AFUL Explorer if its out of your price range. That said, i still think the Delci AE is the best in the price range for a more warm sounding IEM. Especially with the Gold nozzle. Despite having plenty of other better IEM's, i still keep the Fudu in my rotation. It has a certain charm to the tonality and timbre that i really enjoy. I think the only really weak side of it, as you correctly pointed out, is the bass performance. It is slow, and more complex tracks it will struggle with technicalities. But if you dont know what you dont know, then you wont notice it as a problem. And there are plenty of more expensive IEM's with worse bass performance, so i cant fault it too much. And i think most people will likely consider the bass performance to be above average. Given the typical bass performance on mainstream wireless IEM's.

The Delci's have warmer bass presentation. Where as the Airoso has a faster more tactile bass presentation. By that i mean the bass on the Airoso does not get that lush subwoofer feeling to it. Because the Airoso leans so heavily on the BA's in the treble and mids, that faster bass actually nicely tunes the DD to the BA's, giving them good matched tonality. When you look at an IEM like the Tangzu Fudu (another favorite of mine), the bass can sometimes present as being bloated, just because the decay speeds between the BA's and DD are so different. You really feel like the DD is pulling duty as a subwoofer. So, the Fudu feels like a small bookshelf speaker with a 12" subwoofer, where as the Airoso feels like a full tower, full range, speaker. So while the Airoso does have a tendency to make some bass notes feel a little dry. This is really only an issue if you are listening to something like Jazz or Big Band, where notes from an upright String Bass are prominent in the mix, and the bass plucks loose some of that natural warmth because they fade out a little quicker than our ear might hear it naturally. So, while it is accurate to the recording, the timbre can feel a little dry and clinical in some songs, if you are used to hearing them a certain way. Which is something people new to Planars often experience for the same reason too, the speed of the driver can make it feel less natural sometimes. That being said, if you predominantly listen to EDM, or any kind of electronically produced bass, like from a Roland 808, they are perfectly capable of replicating the rolling bass notes, and really replaying the bass notes with authority, provided the song is mixed for them to play that way. So in the right songs, sometimes the bass of the Airoso feels more impactful than the Delci, because it can really dig out some of the texture of very low sub bass frequencies, in a way the Delci cant. Overall, the Delci is going to have generally warmer tonality, and timbre, and represent a subjectively "better" bass presentation for most music types. Owning all three, musically, i will go for my Delci AE with the Gold Nozzle, and for gaming, or YouTube videos, i will go with the Airoso. And as a lot of my music is Popo and EDM based tracks, it works fine. I might consider something different than those two if i wanted to listen to metal or classic rock, because i think they fall on either end of where you want an IEM for that kind of music. Comfort wise, i have no complains with either. I regularly sleep with my Delci's in, because they have a very thin profile, and they disappear into my ear. The Airoso is a little thicker, so its not a sleepable IEM. But I have no issues with all day comfort with either. They fit my ear very well. As always, make sure you use the right tips, and try every tip you have available to you for the best seal, comfort, and tonality. Tip selection is SUPER important. Sorry if thats an overwhelming amount of data, but i hope that helps.

DZ4 is a Dynamic Driver set. It is very lean on bass, and has a warmer treble roll off. Probably not your cup of tea if you like the Chu2 tuning. Also, the S08 is like 200% larger than the CHU2. So dont assume that because they are the same shape they are the same size. They are not. The S08 is significantly bigger. Still comfortable. Just setting expectations. If you like the Chu2 tuning, and want more of that, but in a more detailed and textured experience, check out the Artti R1, its regularly on sale now, and has a very similar tuning to the Chu2. Its regularly on sale now, and is a bargain for <$50. All aluminum construction too. If you want something a little higher in the price tier. My next two recommendations would be the Tangzu FuDu, which has an awesome accessories package of premium tips along with it. Easy to drive Hybrid set with 1 DD and 2 BAs. Next is also a 1DD 2BA set, and that is the AFUL Explorer. Another decent set of accessories, even if not as premium as the FuDu. BUT...it is a little more detailed than the FuDu, and sounds better than its $100ish price tag would suggest. Both of these are 3D Resin Printed IEM's, so...that might not be your cup of tea. But they are very highly regarded. Alternative, if you want something metal, the Kefine Delci AE. I fanboy the shit out of this IEM, but it is one of my favorites. I seem to always go back to it. It is very warm, and engaging, with two tuning nozzles that offer good variation and feel. All metal build, very comfortable. I am in an extreme minority here, but i am not a fan of the EW300. They are detailed. But the sound stage is flat, and details get muddied. And, if you are one of the unlucky few, like myself, Tone Deaf Monk, and JayTis, we all had an issue with the EW300, where it had this weird, almost active noise cancellation feel to them. There have been a couple of other reviewers that have also commented about similar weird interactions with stacked drivers like the EW300. Now YMMV. But generally, the EW300 is very flat, and narrow feeling, and that is about as far away from the Chu2 tuning as you can get. So be forewarned of that.

It's not quite that warm, it's just not overly bright. I also own Tangzu Fudu and they are considerably warmer.

I also bought this kz zsn pro 2 iem and i can confirm that the soundstage is great, i played hogwarts legacy and i couldn't belive cuz it was similiar than my philips shp9500 openback headphone! But i only use the kz for gaming cuz tbh for music listening it's a very mixed bag and it does not work for like 1/3 of my playlist cuz the treble sometimes is a bit too harsh and can mess some female vocals. For music i use a tangzu fudu with -1.5 dB on bass and the soundstage is almost as good (the 2x ba is way better tunned than on kz) without any harshness and def better than my zero red. You can check Paul Wassabi review where he praise this iem for soundstage and airy treble but he also sometimes got harshness so i don't think you got something special maybe our taste or hearing are different (i'm treble and upper mid sensitive). https://youtu.be/JwY8h6b_RT4?si=dIzIVl80lK4k5_Ij

This. I have been seeing it on Ali for like £40 or less and they are an amazing warm sounding pair of IEMs which will save you money tip rolling since you get 2 awesome pairs in all sizes.

Wanted to use a cheaper set for outdoor use besides my tea pros and tried the pure but just found them way too boring. I prefer the tangzu fudus

having the QKZxHBB (besides other models like Kefine Klean, and having tested Cadenza, Salnotes Zero blue and so on), there arent that many similar warm options around $50, and around $100 there are options but with some things to consider, first, the closets i think would be 7hz Legato, but not sure how different is going to feel since is also a bass heavy iem but it has more amount of and a stronger presence of bass vs the QKZ one, so thats a bass heavy option if you want one. If you want something just more warm and relaxed, the Aful Explorer is the way, but might be too expensive if is not on a sale, so, Tangzu Fudu, if you can find it, comes quite close, but is a VERY relaxed set, so you might need some time to get used to it even if using the QKZ. And if you have a dongle DAC to power them the Letshouer S08 could also be an excellent choice for warm and bassy. If you havent checked it yet, This is a Sub $100-ish iem list i made: [\- Click Here -](https://www.reddit.com/r/iems/s/OXgg8IsbYi) Youn can get a bit more insgiht on each one of the mentioned iems if you wish.

tangzu fudu around 60$ and you get 2 sets of really good eartips so less chance you will have to spend more money to tiproll.

If you want a bassier model that still has good clarity, I'd try to give a listen to some FatFreq IEMs, they just launched a slightly more budget friendly tier with the HBB collab "Deuce" model and the "Maestro Mini" (around $200 and $450 respectively but still a steal compared to the Maestro and Maestro SE), both of whom have been fairly well reviewed from what I've seen and even got the approval of otherwise stingier reviewers. Same for the "Scarlet" but that one is hovering around $600 which just isn't that great of a deal anymore. The only other pair that have gotten nearly universally great reviews and have good bass are the Tangzu FUDU, which are also a $100 pair with decent out of the box accessories. That being said, they're probably not a good fit for you because they don't have a particularly punchy bass, they're more on the smooth and intense side. Me personally I find them lovely and have my eyes set on acquiring a pair some time soon. The FatFreq Deuce are genuinely I pair I'd recommend you give a listen to though if you're looking for something in that price bracket that has a very impressive bass response :) edit: typos

Dude, I really couldn't agree more. I feel like you get good value but objectively compromising performance on the super low budget below $50. Then the 50-250 is just a huge mixed bag of roughly equal performers that all do different things but sound like a complete product with little to no drawbacks (especially because in that tier you can usually fix them really easily with just a small EQ effort or something) and then the $250+ tier you just start getting a higher quality version of the sub 50 market again where the IEMs usually do one thing exceptionally well for the price but the rest of their performance is mediocre but now you're not even talking about great value because "you're only spending 20 bucks, what do you have to lose?" anymore. I do think there's stuff in the $2k and beyond tier that can, under very specific circumstances, be worth its price. I am a big fan of the Maestro line for example. Would I spend the monthly paycheck it would cost me to buy them? No, I still need to pay rent 😃 but are they technically a good deal for someone who has that money "lying around"? Probably. I just don't see the value proposition as working out in my favor here. Me personally, I think while certain IEMs will always have that "aspirational" quality about them, that "one day, maybe if I work hard" kind of thing, my endgame model will be around $200 bucks. Because like you said, the increase beyond that is just so marginal and you're paying so, so, so much more that in my world, for my listening habits, it just doesn't make sense to get anything beyond something like the MP145, the S12 or maybe the Tea Pro if I want to go really apeshit or have a Christmas bonus I want to blow on something fun. Like right now I just want to get my hands on my own pair of Tangzu FUDUs and not gonna lie, if they are as good in my daily life as they have been when I had them on loan from someone, then I might just leave it at that.

I love the sound of the Blue 2’s, but I tried the Tangzu Fudu, Kiwis and 7hz - the only reason I’m considering others is because they feel so much better in my ears. But the sound signature has been better on the Truths by far

Aful Explorer or Tangzu Fudu. Try to AutoEq your Waners first using Squiglink (there are tutorials on how to do this) and see if you dig their sound signature before committing to purchase.

Fudu’s sound is warm/u shaped and still maintains good vocal output without sounded recessed of muddied. Female vocals aren’t as forward as some other similar graphed sets but near on par with male vocals. Sub bass has a great rumble you can feel, mid bass is punchy and direct but not tiring for longer sessions. Details/technical are good and for stringed instruments sound clear. Soundstage is really good too. Definitely doesn’t sound like a Tangzu Wan’er upgrade imo. I have the Wan’er 2’s and they kill me with their vocals, might be due to the nozzle size and not getting a deep enough seal/tip placement despite the bass being decent. For the current sale price (I paid £30/$40) and with the x2 quality tip sets included, it’s a no brainer. The Divinus Velvet tips alone are like $20-25 and I use only them with my Fudu after trying 8-10 different types. The cable is a but hit or miss due to the looser ear hooks , so I replaced mine. The change made the ear fit more palatable too for me but the rest of the cable is light and well made.

Great review! Was debating posting something but I’m lazy… I also got this on sale last month - £30 all in. At that price really can’t complain and enjoy using them. Bit warmer than my Inawaken Dawn, which shines over them with vocals for me but still dig the general feel of these. Definitely easy to listen to warmer sets for longer periods vs more treble or vocal forward sets imo.

Think they’re reducing the price to clear stock in anticipation of possible 2nd Verse release. Definitely worth picking up at this price, great overall package & the iems are nicely built.

Tbf, the iem is named after the poet named Du Fu. So not too far off!

- Kefine Delci AE - good bassy set with decent vocals and energetic treble without it being a full V shape. - Tangzu Fudu - own these and they’re solid for the sale price/package with tips (usually $90 on sale circa $40-50). Good rumbly sub bass/punchy mid-bass without overpowering the mids too much. Guitars don’t sound muddy and vocals are relaxing but clean. Work amazingly with the included Divinus Velvet tips. Haven’t tried it but the 7hz Legato (can find on sale around $65-75) but it’s a bassy pick, recommended to use with wide bore tips to open the treble up.

You’re looking at warm leaning v shape, without the mid range too scooped out (to allow for vocals to be balanced). The SIMGOT EA500LM is a great example of that. Others with similar profile: - Aful Explorer - Simgot Supermix 4 - Kefine Delci AE There are a few iems highly reviewed/rated around $50-70 (Kefine Klean, Tangzu Fudu, Inawaken Dawn) but if your budget wants to spend more closer to $100-150 then there aren’t as many without going to the $200-300-ish range (Kiwi Ears Quintet, Mangird Tea Pro’s etc)

Dunu titan s2 or Dunu kima 2 is what I think suits your preferences. Titan s2 has good bass with textural qualities. Mids on kima 2 are more pronounced but smoother than s2. S2 has better dynamics overall and is more of a fun sound. Both have very good timbre but kima feels more natural. Hexa is more of a neutral mid range iem, it lets you observe the sound but not necessarily feel the bass defintion. I didnt really like s08, planar bass is more of a wave feeling motion and the tuning was too neutral. Nova lacks in the bass punch feel but everything is kind of smooth on it while having good vocals. Fudu is decent but the air roll off kind of is a dealbreaker for me. On a random side note you should look into kz zvx pro, it has very clean bass shelf without it feeling lacking. I know its in the budget but the tuning on it feels so technical for its price. It doesn't lack anything the staging, imaging, and layering all sound great. It blends musicality with good technicaity and I can say it rivals alot of $80 or under pairs.