Tanchjim OneFrom real comments

Verdict distilled from 24 mentions across 10 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment70%
PROS 70%
CONS 30%

Rank based on 24 mentions across 10 aspects

View the verdict as

Buy this if...

  • You want a detailed-sounding budget/ultra-budget IEM
  • You want to experiment with DSP tuning via the Tanchjim app
  • You like the option to wear the cable down instead of over-ear

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You worry about being unable to source a replacement 2-pin cable
  • You're sensitive to a treble hump around 11-13kHz
  • You need a shallow-fit nozzle for comfort

What users complain about

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31Budget
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Strong value for the priceDSP app tuningDetailed, well-tuned soundCable reliability issuesProprietary cable socketMixed reception despite hype
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Strong value for the price
DSP app tuning
Detailed, well-tuned sound
Cable reliability issues
Proprietary cable socket
Mixed reception despite hype

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Overall Impression

Many commenters consider the Tanchjim One excellent value and an upgrade over the Zero. Multiple listeners say it's their favorite Tanchjim, preferred over the pricier Oxygen and Kara, and call it a 'no brainer' for the price. One reviewer notes it holds up well even against IEMs in the $350-600 range when used as a backup. Others describe it as an upgraded Zero, referencing the Zero's well-regarded soundstage as a baseline it builds on.

The DSP version's app-based tuning stands out as a distinguishing feature. Commenters highlight being able to reshape the sound signature through the Tanchjim app, with one noting that HBB used built-in presets to noticeably improve the sound. Users appreciate that this EQ capability is unusually accessible for a budget-tier IEM, making tuning tools more available even to buyers in lower-income regions. Tanchjim is also credited with responding to fan requests to add more in-app tuning control.

Cable and connector complaints are the most serious recurring criticism. At least two commenters report their stock cable failing within a few months, only to discover the 2-pin socket is customized so standard aftermarket cables don't fit, leaving them stuck with a nonfunctional cable and no easy replacement. One user also finds the nozzle width and angle uncomfortable, needing a deep fit to sound its best, while another flags a treble hump around 11-13kHz.

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