TANGZU - Origin

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 

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.

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

Tanchjim Origin, and in 2nd place FiiO FD15. I love KZ Zenith as well, it has elements of those other two for a fraction of the price.

The immediate impression people would have is the Origin is brighter where the FD15 is explicitly rolled off. In bass the FD15 has better texturing and decay where Origin has better layering and midbass snap. Overall the Origin sounds more detailed but EQ'ing the FD15 to be a bit more v-shaped closes the gap well. I don't feel the need to EQ the Origin at all which is rare for me, I could smooth it out slightly but I don't think it would be that noticeable. I do feel you need to EQ the FD15 a bit to extract the technicals but afterwards you can argue the bass is overall better than the Origin and the lower-mids more natural. At the end of the day Origin is just more transparent for a neutral IEM which is what puts it on top for me.

Would also check out the Tanchjim Origin. They’re amazing

Tanchjim Origin, at first this pair of items only shone with a female voice and treble. Still, after switching its stock cable to pure copper cable, everything improved significantly, especially the male voice and bass!

Tanchjim origin, 100%. Though its not that underrated tbh...

For sure. I tried the ND planet the other day, and it blows my collection of tanchjim origin, softears volume s, and my previous favourite mk2. These are so much better especially in price to performance, it's wild. Flat out kills 1000 dolla iems, no shit. Maybe I should somehow see if I can get most of my money back from selling these...

That's an excellent review bro, it's taking the points I found on my tests and 'enjoyment' of this set, that treble tuning, that midbass and lower mids dip but the focus on the upper mids and upper treble, the cable, etc, it's an interesting set nonetheless, sincerely I prefer the Origin, even when the package of the Force is more complete and got a better cable, but that tuning of this dual DD (10 mm beryllium and 8 mm titanium, so, a good pair) is different from the usual thing Tanchjim offered us with its other Iems... It's a slow burn, and not a bad iem at all, I like it as it is, Tanchjim made a good job on it.

double the price doesn't mean double the quality, and kpop audio mastering isnt the best imo which is why u might not hear the difference just give it some time, I couldn't hear a difference between my tanchjim origins and wan'ers through kpop at first until like 2 weeks later did I hear differences in clarity

Yup arcanis is absolutely fantastic and top tier for vocals. It's my daily on the go iem. It lays bare every vocal inflection, technique and detail so beautifully with the lip-smacking end-consonant bite that's simply on another level. Mystic 8 is the purest, cleanest and ethereal female vocals but arcanis is the most nuanced and revealing. These 2 are absolutely goated for vocals in their own unique way. Something like the tanchjim origin is what many call vocal magic but I find that it overly smoothes over vocals, hiding any 'flaws' and sweetens voices to a slightly unnatural extent.

ok i think the perfect iem for you would be the Tanchjim Origin single dd iem with great tuning in general that people say is great for vocals. I think I'd dig it myself. Good stuff Due to being single dd it'll be smaller and easier to fit in ears.

I own the Origin. Of the two, which do you prefer and why?

IMO no, not anymore. Most people who have tried both seem to say the Tanchjim Origin is the better single DD set. And the Kadenz/Kato is now outperformed by hybrid sets in its price range. One note though, the finish on the Kadenz is bead blasted metal, so there is no paint.

Well, I ve bought also the tanchjim origin for about 180€, always on Amazon, they feel more premium, comfy and sturdier than the odyssey but the ziigaat seems to have a more engaging sound. Maybe they have a too different signature, initially I wanted to keep one but probably I ll return both, maybe the ew200 is enough for me or simply I prefer the headphones. Anyway the iem are a must when the climate became warmer, especially here in Italy, rarely I use headphones during the summer

Yes, I'm in love with it so much. Even though I have Moondrop Crinacle x Dusk and BGVP Phantom SE, I still listen to the Origin every night before bed, maybe more than my Dusk.

Tea Pro is my best buy from my last bought 5 iems and I think I can walkaway with it quite few years time. No.1 - Tea Pro No.2 - Performer 5+2 No.3 - Tanchjim Origin No.4 - GizAudio Chopin No.5 - Supermix 4

Aful 5+2, Timeless 2, Tanchjim Origin, SoftEars Volume S, EPZ P50. Above 400 you have Kiwi Ears Punch as the obvious choice, as long as you like bass. But truly do not underestimate a good source, don't neglect it. Tubes are becoming more normal for portable use now so I would strongly recommend the iBasso Nunchaku and try to stretch your budget a little.

I want that cable lol. I don’t need any more single dd iems though. Tanchjim origin, dunu falcon ultra, fiio fd15, ea500lm, tripowin Olina se and kz zenith have been great for me. Everyone is sleeping on that fiio, imo I like it more than origin.

I’d say the et142 is a fantastic choice, same with timeless 2, but since you like the lm the et142 would be closer. Both have 4 different nozzles to tame or boost the upper mids/lower treble. Timeless 2 also has those bullet nozzles that create a spacious sound…a little different but spacious. Ea1000 is pretty much the lm with red nozzles (or the og ea500) but slightly better. I prefer the dunu falcon ultra and tanchjim origin for single dd in that range (also fiio fd15, which is $150). Rather than those 2 planars I’d get the s12 2024, imo it’s still the best planar aside from s15

I got Tanchjim Origin just for Rock/Metal, really great with vocal too but ughh... Im not quite sure about rap because it kinda lacks quantity\* on subbass

Right now Im settled with Monarch MK3 becuz it got both the rumble subbass from Variations and the midbass slams really hard. But before that, I found Tanchjim Origin was really good for normal metal stuffs, not vocaloid because it lacks subbass but still has pretty good detail depsites 1DD setup. Considering how matched our library is, I think Variations could be an endgame for you, unless your music taste change in the future like me. And yes, I did listen to yuyoyuppe before but not much tho, I think only one album? May I ask for your lastfm username? It seems our music tastes are quite similar.

If you can get tanchjim origin for 150 you will not regret it. Also moondrop kadenz for around 100 is very good value and its super underrated iem in the community for 100 is a beast but no one give it what its deserved. See Amplify audio review for the kadenz he gave them justice.

i bought kz zvx pro and tancjhim origin at the same time and yeah zvx pro are my daily driver…

I like my Fission and DZ4 for those 2. But since you mentioned you ok with 300usd then maybe go up to the Tanchjim Origin or Fola.

The King for me is the Pilgrim but fitting is tricky I tried like 10 different types, until I found the kiwi ears flex and now I have 2 packs of each color of them hahahaa. So again the Volume S is really good, Tanchjim Origin also

I'd say Tanchjim Origin and Elysian Pilgrim are the best on that list for soundstage size (pilgrim has slightly better separation but origin is no slouch). Braindance (and, by extension, the Dita Project M) I personally love but wouldn't recommend because it seems to be quite anatomy dependent (some people find its treble god awful while others love it. If you can get it from Amazon or a store that let's u return it then maybe go for it). Tangzu bajie is on Shenzhenaudio and linsoul for around 510usd rn and that can be a consideration (I typically like neutral to neutral-bright but that iem blew me away). I actually like dusk in analog the most and its midrange is beautiful imo (especially vocals)

Tanchjim Origin is a great set! I snagged a set from someone on r/avexchange and it has been in my rotation ever since. Single DDs are magic to me (my daily driver for going out, sleeping, etc is the meze alba because of great sound and comfort) As a classical guy, I totally get the timbre thing. I personally think the braindance sounds great but again it seems to be one of the more anatomy dependent iems.

I'm in the same boat, I tried Thieaudio Elixir and Tanchjim Origin against my Tangzu Wan'er but to hear the differences I have to listen at a higher volume and close my eyes to focus on the song which is something I'll never do 99% of the time.

Tea Pro or Top Dusk Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite I love the Tanchjim Origin too but it's more of a vocal centric IEM

I think even decent IEMs are a big upgrade from the typical "gaming headsets". It's also easier to find an IEM that is good for games and music than it is a pair of headphones that can do both. The typical picks for gaming headphones are usually studio/reference headphones that are shout-y in the mid-range. Meanwhile IEMs like the Tea Pro, Volume S, Arcanis, Canon II, etc seem to be great music IEMs that happen to be good for gaming. Even my Tanchjim Origin (by no means wallhacks tier when it comes to imaging/sound stage) is better in games than my HD600.

Love the Origin. Everything sounds so clean and for 1DD the soundstage and imaging is so good.