TANGZU - Origin

tanchjim is known for their vocal centric tuning. Origin is a great bet, tanchjim fission is there as well for something cheaper but still very capable

ya i am also quite worried about this cause when someone i know let me try their Tanchjim Origin the difference is so small that it does not justify the price difference from the Hexa at least in my opinion

Ya I am also thinking but I don't know if the jump is enough to justify buying it 

Moondrop kato i buy for 50$, tanchjim origin for 120$. That’s my impressive

Tanchjim Origin is small tho a bit heavy; amazing DD bass, easily top 5 bass in my current collection, maybe even top 3. You might also want to try HBB Punch. I haven't listened to this, but ppl say it has the best bass for the price.

I'd say go with Tanchjim stuff — Nora, Fission, Bunny, Origin, Force... they all have a fairly neutral-ish tonality. In my opinion, they’re a safer recommendation than the Hexa. The Hexa is really divisive — people don’t seem to agree on how it sounds. Maybe it’s the odd hexagonal shell shape, but there’s a lot of variation in impressions. Nobody agrees on the sound. You got like 75% of people saying it has no bass and 25% saying it has the perfect amount of bass. Quite a number of people (myself included) just don’t like it. Go for Tanchjim instead. You really can’t go wrong with Fission. It's very very close to the Tanchjim Origin which is an awesome IEM.

Yeah but how does it compare to the Origin which imo is better than all of those you're comparing it with. Also, maybe it’s just me, but doesn’t a lot of Tanchjim’s stuff kind of sound similar?

Ok got it. It's because it seemed like in your review they sound similar but this unit had better technicalities. But Origin is the same thing, it has better technicalities too. Would you say these have better soundstage and imaging than Origin?

Zigaat Lush with Moondrop spring eartips. Without those tips it's mid. With those tips, it's amazing. Tanchjim Origin / Tanchjim Fission (they look identical on frequency response graphs). Fission is pretty much the same but cheaper parts, cheaper price but almost the same sound. I've been using the Tanchjim Origin for critical editing for voiceover and mixing. Dunu Titan S (original)

Cadenza 4. Tanchjim Origin. DX1. If you have to go below the price of the Studio4, these are solid picks. Funny enough, that last paragraph you wrote? That’s basically the Shure SE846. (I bought it recently.) Fantastic for critical editing, mixing, mastering, and voiceover work. In blue filter mode they honestly remind me of the JBL 305s on my desk. The Cadenza 4 is near perfect for the task. Great for mixing, voiceover editing, video editing, and monitoring. Ironically, the Studio4 is pretty bad for critical editing. It rounds off flaws so you won’t even realize they’re there. ======= Edit: I mentioned the DX1 because they reminded me so much of the Hexa. LIterally returned them promptly.

My current favourite IEMs are Artti T10, Tanchjim Origin, KZ Saga Balanced, and Delci AE. Overall it seems like I may have preference for a slightly stronger bass presence, although the Origin doesn't have quite as much sub bass as the rest. I have tried the Tanchjim Zero and Ola, and I was not really a fan.

It opened to a new world. This was back in 2015. Audio-Technica ATH-CKR10 would be an awfully overpriced set now. But back in the days it was the best earphones I've ever heard. They had a finnicky build. Drivers could fail very easily, resulting in unbalanced volume between L/R phones. I've had two pairs and both had the same problem. My first pair had this problem within 4 years and my second pair had it within 2 years. My second IEM was even better. It's an airy set. Mee Pinnacle P1. The cable didn't have a plastic ear loop guard and cable became brittle due to the oil. Nowadays I always clean my ears before using IEMs. But it's too late, as both of the Pinnacle P1 cables that came with the package died. I think the connectors are proprietary and the replacement cables prices are too much. The ear meshes also detaches from too much moisture. You'll need to glue them back somehow, or they will detach. And speaking of moisture, they built up moisture just like the Moondrop Chu 2. I miss using those IEMs, but I also don't. It was nice while it lasted. I think it might still be my airiest sounding set even today. I returned to the IEM hobby in 2024 and things were looking quite different compared to back in 2017. I started out with cheaper sets then eventually moved my way up to more expensive (70+ USD) ones. I had Simgot EA500 LM but I wasn't really impressed with the tuning. Ended up selling it. I got a Kefine Delci AE and liked it. It was more relaxed than the LM with good tuning. Then I got Tanchjim Origin and it's been my favourite IEM since. Perfect for the genres/styles I listen to. I won't count Artti T10 as I got it for less than 50 USD, but it's the best IEM I own at its price category.

Haven’t heard it but the Tea Pro looks like a warmer cadenza 4, I should check it out. I’d highly recommend the origin, it’s the most capable single DD I’ve heard under 300. Fission has a very similar tuning but I prefer the Origin. The Nora is the newest DMT 5 driver set for 100, just got one in but haven’t listened yet. Love the Tanchjim house sound.

I tested Astrix's psychedelic track on three IEMs: the Tanchjim Origin, Softears Volume S, and Dunu Da Vinci. On the Volume S, the bass stood out as thumpy, full, and clear, with excellent layering. I could hear multiple layers distinctly, with the background music staying in its place without overpowering the main elements. Despite this separation, all details remained audible across the layers. The song starts off slow, but right from the beginning, the Softears Volume S made it enjoyable. It maintained engagement even in the slower intro, setting the stage for the rest of the track. As the song progressed, I found myself increasing the volume above my usual listening level, especially with the Volume S, which delivered the most satisfying bass drop. It felt like the Volume S pushed my eardrum to an optimal level, creating a pleasurable listening experience. Among the three, it was the best performer for this track. On the Tanchjim Origin, the female vocals sounded calm, and the track had a generally polite character. I liked how it presented the song in a more relaxed manner. However, on the Volume S, the performance felt like the correct way to experience this track, more engaging, dynamic, and immersive. The Dunu Da Vinci, while still competent, lacked the same level of detail as the other two. Interestingly, I found myself lowering the volume on the Da Vinci instead of increasing it, which suggests it didn’t deliver the same impact or clarity in this track. Overall, the Softears Volume S provided the best experience, followed by the Tanchjim Origin, with the Dunu Da Vinci coming in last.

If you’re choosing between the Softears Volume S and the Tanchjim Origin, I’d strongly recommend the Volume S without hesitation. However, if you already own the Origin, it’s still worth getting the Volume S down the road because both are excellent IEMs. I have a personal bias toward Tanchjim’s tuning, as I love their driver quality and house sound. The Origin is a fantastic IEM with great sound and build quality,it doesn’t lack anything. But the Volume S feels like a more refined and complete package, with better comfort and an overall more polished experience. If you don’t own either, go for the Volume S. And if you already have the Origin, you should still give the Volume S a listen, you won’t regret it.

I have used Sennheiser IE 300, Moondrop Blessing 2 Dusk, Phoenix Call, Chu 2, Tanchjim Origin, Tanchjim kara, Dunu Da Vinci, Mega5est, Simgot EA500, Kinera Skuld, Tin T2, Tanchjim One.and softears volume s on the way soon.

Tanchjim Origin for great all rounder QKZ x HBB for bassy and super cheap Simgot Supermix 4 for a cheaper all rounder

Fantastic IEM! Also a fave of mine