TANGZU - Xue Tao Gaming IEM

Most of the Dunu models have an impressive accessory pack. Like the Titan S2, or the upcoming Titan X. Like dr_wtf said, TRN Shell has a ton of accessories. He and i are in lock step on that one. Also sets like the Tangzu Wan'er 2 Jade, Red come with the Tang Sencai Wide and Standard bore, respectively. The Red also comes with the "HE Sonic" tips from Tangzu's gaming sub-brand, Harmonic Engine. For <$25, its like buying tips, and getting a free IEM with it. They also have the Tangzu Xue Tao, which also comes with a set of Tang Sencai Standard Bore tips, as well as a fantastic set of silicone eartips.

Tangzu xue tao, has a detachable mic

I’ve had mine since release ya , I like’em

Fosi Audio IM4 (in black), Celest Wyvern Abyss (original, not the remaster), Celest Phoenixcall (clear not the red) , Elysian Pilgrim, Binary Acoustics EP321 in the mosaic color (zero interest in buying it though), Moondrop Blessing 3, Moondrop Blessing 2, Campfire Andromeda 2020, Binary Chopin, HiBy Yacht 10, Celest Pandamon V 2.0 (absolutely gorgeous shells), Tanchjim Soda, Simgot EW300, Softears RSV Mark I, Softears RSV Mark II, Tanchjim Fola, Juzear Defiant in emerald green, Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite in green, Letshuoer Cadenza 4, Simgot EM6L, Crinacle Dusk, Truthear Nova (beautiful shell), Mangird Tea Pro, Truthear Zero Blue 2 (gorgeous shell), Tangzu Xuan NV mainly because of the box art, Tipsy M3 (mid sound, but the shells are drop-dead gorgeous), Moondrop Meteor, Letshuoer S12 Ultra, Moondrop Chu 2, ROSESELSA Aurora Ultra in blue, Softears Volume S, Dunu Kima 2, GK Kunten (hate the shilling but the design is nice), Moondrop Variations in black, Simgot Supermix 4, HiBy Ace, Final Audio A4000, Letshuoer S08, Binary Dynaquattro, Tanchjim Force, Tanchjim Origin, 7Hz G1 in white (too bad the sound isn’t great), Moondrop Kadenz, Divinus Fuduverse Version 1 (not v2), and Tangzu Xue Tao, which I’m pretty sure is what originally sold me on it visually. Edit: Twistura Woodnote, Cadenza 2, Juzear Harrier (in the blue), Ddhifi Surface too

Get the Tangzu Xue Tao, they are gaming IEMs that come with a nice boom mic cable which is 2-pin 0.78. If in the future you want to upgrade to something like the Astrals the Xue Tao's cable will work great, and the Xue Tao is a very good gaming IEM for its price as well.

**Hello community!** To vary things a bit, today it’s time for a 100% review about performance in video games. **Tangzu Xue Tao** takes the floor! **Price:** €43–$50 [Purchase link](https://www.linsoul.com/products/tangzu-xue-tao) **Pros:** * Sufficient performance for all types of video games. Notable versatility. * The microphone is above what is known in IEMs. * It is lightweight and comfortable. * Positioning is its best technical asset. **Cons:** * Being versatile means it stays halfway in offering specialization in something. * The cable is prone to tangling. * Low-cost construction. **Introduction:** As I said in gaming reviews weeks ago, I love receiving this type of products. This is my field. For musical aspects, there are colleagues with more experience who offer very good work. As I said, in the end, my experience in video games and being knowledgeable about assets and engines and knowing how and where each element should sound makes it much easier for me to analyze all types of headphones for that purpose. How will Tangzu’s Xue Tao behave? We’ll see later. **Accessories:** * Two capsules. * Detachable microphone. * Cable with 0.78mm terminations and 3.5mm connection (DSP option) * Cleaning cloth with waifu. * Two sets of ear tips, one of them Sancai Balanced, sizes SML. **Comfort, design, and build:** In terms of ergonomics, they are very comfortable. It must be acknowledged that the fit is considerably exceptional. I have spent many consecutive hours wearing them without feeling heaviness or uncomfortable areas. The ear tips, both sets of very high quality, help the insertion be cushioned and sufficiently deep, without sacrificing the seal, which is notably very good. The negative point comes with the cable, which has the habit of coiling itself. Its ability to slide over the desk is insufficient. I recommend stretching the cable well before use and putting the IEMs in your ears without creating any twist in it. The quality is acceptable for this price range, but I would have preferred another type of materials. The same goes for the construction of the capsules, made of plastic, giving the feeling of being faced with a cheaper product and not one at the stipulated official price. Nevertheless, I forgive it, because if I value everything together, the ear tips and the microphone are very good and that adds value. Even so, I could not notice defects in the sealing of both parts of the shells. As for aesthetics, from my personal perspective, I don’t really like either the color combination or that “gaming vibe.” But this is totally subjective. Surely most people like it. **Technical aspects:** * 1DD crystal diaphragm configuration of 10mm. * Impedance 18.5 ohms. * Sensitivity 109dB. * Response 20Hz–20kHz. **Pairing for tests:** For all tests I used my FiiO K11 with filter #5, which is the most neutral, without adding coloration or modifying the sound. Xue Tao itself is an IEM that tends toward warmth, so letting it express itself as it is was the best option. I used the Sancai Balanced ear tips for single-player aiming to obtain a boost in the low area that approached my personal taste, and the stock liquid silicone ones to reduce this area and avoid dulling the mids, allowing me to distinguish a better soundstage and elements. Gain was medium for single-player and low for multi-player. **Sound signature:** The sound signature of the Xue Tao is balanced with a tilt towards a warm and friendly listening. It offers a clean, stable, and easy-to-enjoy sound, without annoying peaks or fatigue. It does not seek to impress with extreme detail, but does maintain a coherent and pleasant presentation. Resolution is correct, although it could be somewhat more refined, and the stage is not especially wide, but the overall result is comfortable and appealing for long sessions. **Single-player video games:** Always seeking the most cinematic experience possible, tested in narrative and intensive action titles. [Check my blog to see the specific games](https://hifijuegos.blogspot.com/p/como-analizo-el-audio.html) and audio analysis conditions in video games. Source used: FiiO K11 with filter #5 (neutral), stock Sancai Balanced ear tips, and medium gain. *Action:* feels with good weight and presence, providing impact and physical sensation in intense and necessary moments. It’s not an especially crushing experience, but maintains a solid and immersive base that accompanies well without saturating, yet is fully satisfying. *Dialogues:* voices are clear and well-positioned, facilitating following the story even in crowded scenes. They do not stand out for exceptional richness in naturalness, timbre, or articulation, but they perform resolutely and with good intelligibility by occupying a logical plane in scenes. *Immersion:* environmental sounds are well-integrated and provide context naturally. They are not especially striking, but constant and coherent, which helps maintain a sense of a stable, alive, and immersive environment, which is what we are looking for. *Layer separation:* correct, functional, allowing distinguishing different elements effortlessly. In very dense scenes, it may feel slightly closed, but never confusing, permitting showing a certain amount of detail. *Stage:* the soundstage offers a moderate spatial sense, with good lateral coherence, above all. It does not stand out for width or depth, but maintains an orderly presentation that facilitates orientation within the environment. *Sibilance:* I could perceive that it is well-controlled and rarely appears annoyingly. The sound remains smooth even in brighter moments, favoring long sessions without feeling ear fatigue. *Positioning:* stable and quite reliable, allowing clear placement of sound sources. Not surgical, but precise enough to follow the action without getting disoriented. **Competitive multiplayer video games:** Always seeking the most analytical experience of the stage possible, tested in competitive shooter titles. [Check my blog for the specific shooter games](https://hifijuegos.blogspot.com/p/como-analizo-el-audio-en-videojuegos.html) and audio analysis conditions in video games. Source used: FiiO K11 with filter #5 (neutral), stock liquid silicone ear tips, and low gain. The Tangzu Xue Tao feels quite comfortable in competitive shooters. The first thing you notice is that the direction of sounds is reliable: you can locate where events come from without getting lost, even when everything becomes a chaos of shots and explosions. It is not an IEM that shows every tiny hidden detail, but the essentials are clear and stable, which means you don’t have to strain your focus to react. Sound separation fulfills its function. In very crowded moments, some things may feel a little close, as if everything is slightly nearer than it actually is, but never to the point of confusion. The good thing is that the most important elements are always distinguishable, and you can mentally follow the action without problems. The soundstage is orderly and coherent, although it does not give that giant feeling of horizontal, vertical, and depth amplitude. Still, it allows you to move intuitively within the space without getting lost, and listening remains comfortable and stable even in long sessions. In short, these monitors do not aim to be surgical or overly analytical, but fulfill the essentials: clarity, reliable positioning, and comfort. They are one of those IEMs that let you focus on playing, interpret sound without much effort, and enjoy action without your ears tiring. Not perfect, not a wallhacker, but does what really matters and is essential in a solid and reliable way. **Final conclusions and personal assessment:** At this point, I have to recognize that performance for all types of video games was sufficient and capable of pleasing most single-player gamers, which I consider the area where its greatest strength lies, approaching a fully cinematic experience, only being able to reproach a bit more naturalness in voices and a more detailed living and immersive world experience. But if what you are looking for is a set of monitors with strength in the most intense moments, that does not hurt with excessive treble peaks, and prioritizes comfort during long sessions, Xue Tao is for you. On the other hand, if online gaming is your thing, I affirm that its performance is gratifying if you are a casual player, with simple aspirations like just having fun. In the end, its warm signature is not optimal despite reducing sub-bass presence and improving decay with the liquid silicone ear tips. Sound events are favorably placed, positioning is really good, truly, but the narrow stage and not dissecting the most crowded or chaotic scenes does not help you feel an advantage over your rivals, which may frustrate the more advanced in these games. As a general assessment, I find a correct product, fairly priced, versatile, very much for all audiences looking to distract themselves and enjoy, nothing more. Of course, Xue Tao is better than any gaming headset. Yes, any. If you’ve made it this far, **thanks for reading.** [More reviews on my blog.](https://hifijuegos.blogspot.com/) Social media on my profile. **See you in the next review!** **Disclaimer:** This set of monitors was sent by **Linsoul**. I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to try one of their products at no cost and without any conditions imposed when preparing this analysis. Despite this, my priority is to be as impartial as possible within the subjectivity involved in analyzing an audio product. My opinion belongs only to me and is developed around the perception of my ears. If you have a different one, it is equally valid. Please, feel free to share it. **My sources:** * FiiO K11 for music and video games on the main PC. * FiiO KA13 while working. * FiiO BTA30 Pro + FiiO BTR13 for LDAC wireless listening at home. * FiiO BTR13 + FiiO BT11 + iPhone 16 Pro Max for wireless listening on the street. * FiiO KA11. * FiiO Jiezi 4.4mm. * BQEYZ Lin. * Shanling M0 Pro 3.5mm/4.4mm. * Apple Music. * Local FLAC and MP3 files.

My choice. Simgot eg280 and tangzu xuetao. These 2 are the lightweight options. It's so the ears do not get fatigued after long use. Moondrop rays for a good looking one, but it is slightly heavy

Tanzhim bunny, Tang Zhu waner, moon drop chu 2,if you love bass truth gear gate,dont think about anything else if you are starting over. avoid castors they are heavy on ears not comfortable on long hrs.I would say moon drop, tanzhim or tanzghu way to go.Dont forget to buy a DAC go for audiocular d07 or audiocular spark don't skip DAC.