Source: Head-Fi
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Impeccable $19.00 build quality and extras
10mm PET dynamic full-range driver
Lightweight at only 4 grams compared to the 6 gram Zero
More vivid than 7Hz Solnotes Zero
Comes with TANGZU cleaning cloth
Great single full-range DD timbre
Comes with a wide range of ear-tips
Competent and involving treble interactions
Jumps up in authority with an audiophile DAP
Perfect midrange
Slightly recessed bass, but it adds to pace (not a negative)
Comes in your choice of black or white
Musical beyond the price asked
Luscious note-weight, need I say more?
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At this price? Nope!
TANGZU Wan'er S.G
HiFi 10mm Dynamic Driver PET Diaphragm in Ear Earphone
- 10mm Dynamic Driver, Remarkable Performance
- Dual Cavity Chamber, Fine Tuning
- Durable & Reliable 0.78mm 2Pin 5N OFC Cable
- Ergonomic Shape, Comfortable Fit
$19.00
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Disclaimer:
I want to thank Kareena of Linsoul for the love and the TANGZU Wan'er S.G Universal IEM review sample.
Disclaimer:
These are one persons ideas and concepts, your results may vary.
Equipment Used:
Sony WM1Z Walkman DAP MrWalkman Firmware 4.4mm and 3.5mm
Sony WM1A Walkman DAP MrWalkman Firmware 4.4mm and 3.5mm
Sony TA-ZH1ES DAC/AMP Firmware 1.03
Electra Glide Audio Reference Glide-Reference Standard "Fatboy" Power Cord
Sony Walkman Cradle BCR-NWH10
AudioQuest Carbon USB
UA3 Dongle DAC/Amplifier 4.4mm and 3.5mm
Driver 10 mm dynamic driver
Distortion Rate <0.5%
Sensitivity 107dB (1kHz)
Channel Difference 1dB (1kHz)
Impedance 20 ohm
Frequency range 20-20kHz
Cable Material 5N OFC 4 braid 38 wire (0.05)
Cable Length 1.2m± 5%
Interface 0.78mm 2Pin Connector
What’s in the Package
Wan’er S.G IEM
5N OFC Cable
Cleaning cloth
3 pairs of Silicon ear-tips (balanced)
3 pairs of Silicon ear-tips (vocal)
TANGZU:
While I have only had the opportunity to hear one other TANGZU product, it was a doozy! That’s right, probably my favorite Planar IEM out of 10 Planar IEMs in my possession. Now at first that single fact may not resonate upon reading it. The best of ten? That means all year long additions of Planar IEMs examples and 8 reviews written about them. While the ZETIAN WU isn’t the most analytical it is definitely musical.
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/th...ar-in-ear-monitors.26114/reviews#review-29383
To make a long story short there is also a new version of the ZETIAN WU where they tuned the frequency response to provide a slightly more even (not so V shaped) character. So simply taking off a little from the treble and a little from the bass possibly offers more view into the midrange, I don’t know I haven’t heard it. But that’s a pretty good explanation of what is going on. Today I am challenging the Wan’er S.G IEM against a legend, the Salnotes 7Hz Zero. But I may be a little late to the party? Who knows? Maybe not? Probably still, these two are still totally competitive and at battle. While Salnotes really offered the world a new idea of quality in sound for the under $20 realm, the Wan’er S.G IEM is doing exactly the same. Only some places now offer the Salnotes 7Hz Zero for a new price of $24.99, the Wan’er S.G IEM remains true to that wonderful under $20.00 price point. Years and years of passed since the value sector of the industry started to show just what could be acquired for under $20.00. To be honest I left that exact value segment in 2019, as I thought I was too good for it. But just like it can, the value segment started to pull me back in. Stories of great sound and little cash expenditure perked my interest. Not to bore you but looking at my list of equipment, I have had a history going as far back as 2010 when I started to truly find love in cheap IEMs. And while the Wan’er S.G IEM is not perfect, it does summersaults which endear it, somehow wiggling into the limelight............being just what you want for $19.00, providing a sound to enjoy your afternoon by.
The Salnotes 7Hz Zero IEM v The Wan’er S.G IEM
First you’ll note how the Pinna gain arrives at 2.5 kHz instead of like the Zero at just short of 3.5 kHz. This may not look on the surface to be a big deal, yet this is exactly where our hearing is most sensitive. Little changes in the pinna gain area affect how the whole signature is ultimately perceived. And I took time comparing the two way before seeing how it plays out on this graph. In hearing it almost sounds like the midrange is brighter or slightly more forward and in contrast to the slightly more sleepy ways of the Zero. While the amount of frequency is similar on both, note how the The Wan’er S.G IEM is just slightly bigger covering more ground. That’s kinda how I hear it…..less laid back. Then the second treble peak for the The Wan’er S.G IEM at 8 kHz, where the Zero takes until 10 kHz to peak. And while the after 10 kHz is debatable as to accuracy, the Zero has way more playful itemizations of trebles going-on, and that is exactly what you hear. In fact my main take-away from my first listening secession was the fact that I called it “typical for the price-range” treble details. Remember too, that this style of perception depends deeply on what IEMs you were listening to prior. And in fact that first impression of the The Wan’er S.G IEM was after using more expensive IEMs with a more involved treble and enhanced dexterity in high-pitched playback. Yet I was right regardless of prior exposure, that if anything we still have the 6 kHz anti-sibilance dip, and graphically the Zero and the The Wan’er S.G IEM are almost the same when it comes to bass. But is it in reality?
Bass:
The Wan’er S.G IEM v The Salnotes 7Hz Zero IEM
First off the Wan’er S.G is slightly more efficient which makes comparisons more difficult, but with the included bass it comes off about the same quality. Really though, in the end the Wan’er S.G is slightly more vibrant. Moving the two peaks of the Wan’er S.G’s output to the left increases what almost could be interpreted as brightness? While it’s interesting as the main issue people have with the Zero is it’s lack of bass presence. In my Zero review I still enjoyed the bass playback, while the bass in general (while still there) but is not the main focus of the replay, where it’s more about how the Zero does midrange which is so captivating! And.......the same goes for the Wan’er S.G, only it’s midrange happens to come-off even more vivid, which in the end sounds almost like a clearer IEM……….almost?
Midrange:
The Wan’er S.G IEM v The Salnotes 7Hz Zero IEM:
The mids are where 80% of the information is, in fact little is often talked about the importance of midrange as often bass artifacts or treble artifacts remain of higher noticeability. Meaning often the midrange is just a given that it’s there and doing its job. When in fact that job is in reality the whole sound almost of what the IEM is doing. The character of the mids is behind the scene and of less noticeability, because in reality it’s bigger and takes more precedence, but there is less you can do with it and get away! Where giant treble shelfs get interjected into the highs, or tremendous bass excursions get brought into play............there is simply a more critical and less flexible area inside of the pinna gain due to its inherit sensitivity to any change. The other ways change is brought about is the relationships to bass and treble energies and to the effect which they are perceived in relationship the pinna gain. So it can be put into less dominance through extra energies in the treble/bass. Here regardless of those factors the actual midrange itself (in a way) are almost identical. It’s really the 2 kHz to 17 kHz range where these two (slightly) pull apart, yet of course that upper Wan'er S.G (treble) area is emits far less persuasive energies into the mix, in relation to the pinna gain area. Such upper treble energies could almost be looked at as jewelry in affect, they add a tone but it’s ornamental at best and often lacking any emotional connection like you would find with-in the midrange. And of course this isn’t always the case, as some super bright IEMs challenge the midrange for emotional movement as do bass heavy IEMs, which create a fuss no matter what music is playing due to heavy bass influx.
Treble:
The Wan’er S.G IEM v The Salnotes 7Hz Zero IEM:
Laughably the treble (while tuned down to equalize volume) is dramatic to the point of almost calling the Wan’er S.G the better IEM. There is not a lot of difference in the way-up-top extensions, except that 8 kHz to 10 kHz difference in cymbal tone. Where as far as clarity goes I would almost give it to the Wan’er S.G here. Why? Because the replay is slightly more forward both in imaging and in attack and decay, the sound is absolutely more vibrant and clear.
Soundstage:
Staging..........while the Wan’er S.G offers an up-close rendition, such differences are neither good or bad as far as image placement. Is it different, absolutely, does it matter? In whole the Zero is slightly more laid back on all fronts, exuding a slightly more forgiving stance, yet if vibrancy is what floats your boat choose the Wan’er S.G as it delivers that on a different level, despite the similarities graphically.
Pace:
Both IEMs do well with pace, which is understandable with how the emphasis is not on the low notes, here we are gifted a faster mid-centric sound which prevails due to good separation and imaging into the stage. Musical elements are introduced and pulled away fast due to the dexterity of the enclosed single full-range driver.
Conclusion:
In so many ways this came as a surprise. Not by first listening to the Wan’er S.G, but after setting-up side-by-sides the truth in contrasts between the Zero and Wan’er S.G started to emerge. While at first more similar than apart, after many many back and forth movements a climax in understanding was achieved, seemingly a clearer picture of this sonic reality. The Wan’er S.G? Well you maybe don’t need me to recommend it as a few others have beat me to the point here? But just incase you are curious…….yes, by all means yes. Get it, especially if you don't already have the 7Hz Salnotes Zero.
TANGZU have slightly reinvented the wheel, they have beat Salnotes at their very own game. TANGZU have gone and disrupted the market that 7Hz Salnotes disrupted a few months ago. Seemingly overnight this new player gains credibility and confidence justly deserved due to playback. Add exceptional build and fit and we now have a stone-cold deal. Does it really matter if you already have the 7Hz Zero? Yes, and no. Yes, because the vibrancy is real…….no because if you are short on funds they almost do the same style of replay. Meaning they are closer together in more ways than they are different. But if you have an extra $19.00 laying around and wanted to place it towards audiophile endeavors, I am not sure I have found a better tune to throw money at?
Extras:
Build:
Three piece construction afforded by a resin shell with a metal nozzle. Such metal lips hold tips on wonderfully. Weighing in at only 4 grams a piece (compared to the 6 gram Zero) they are the perfect size and shape. And while not necessarily the most expensive looking build, they have a 3D quality where they have incased these gold inner markings. These strange marking at the tip of the faceplate and center area of the faceplate (as shown in the pictures here). The inner-driver mechanism is encapsulated in gold finish and two separate air-vents make themselves noticeable on the back side. There is a set-back fine mesh-screen which is set-back inside of the nozzle. There is a protruding qdc style two pin mount which still accepts any style of 0.78 2 pin required. The 5N OFC cable is the usual expected in this style of package, yet you may find sonic upgrades with aftermarket cables. The main reason I chose an aftermarket cable is to access the 4.4mm balanced out put of both my WM1A and Sony WM1Z DAPs. And while the Wan’er S.G was fine from a phone, noticeable up-scaling took place when joining in with a better source.
Cable:
Packaging:
Seriously?
What more could you ever ask for at $19.00? Oh a better tune, nope the Wan'er S.G has that too. More ear-tips? Please.......just look at them. All and all it is a very carefully constructed ear-phone with a great assortment of adds.
