Tanchjim Origin VS Kiwi Ears Septet
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Tanchjim Origin and Kiwi Ears Septet use 1DD and 1DD+4BA+1Planar+1PZT driver setups respectively. Tanchjim Origin costs $280 while Kiwi Ears Septet costs $269. Tanchjim Origin is $11 more expensive. Tanchjim Origin holds a decisive 1-point edge in reviewer scores (7.8 vs 6.8). Tanchjim Origin carries a user score of 7.6. Tanchjim Origin has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge, Tanchjim Origin has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge, Kiwi Ears Septet has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge and Tanchjim Origin has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.
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| Metric | Tanchjim Origin | Kiwi Ears Septet |
|---|---|---|
| Mids | 7 | 5 |
| Treble | 7 | 5 |
| Soundstage | 8 | 7 |
| Dynamics | 5 | 6 |
| Tonality | 6.8 | 5.8 |
| Technicalities | 7 | 5 |
Jaytiss Reviews Comparison
Tanchjim Origin reviewed by
7.8
Reviewer Score
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Kiwi Ears Septet reviewed by
6.8
Reviewer Score
Youtube Video Summary
The Kiwi Ears Septet is a multi-driver oddball in the best way: a single DD + 4BA + planar + PZT hybrid with an open-back shell at $259. Build is solid with a metal body, flat 2-pin sockets and a handsome modular cable; fit is stable and isolation would be strong if it weren’t vented. It’s clearly aimed at listeners who want something different in both design and presentation.
Sonically it’s a down-tilted, slightly L-shaped tuning: deep, thumpy bass, subdued upper-mids, and a sparkly 4–6 kHz region that adds air and detail. The open structure creates a speaker-like stage—wide, clean imaging with a sense of room—but it can show a hint of hiss and benefits from more power (dongle/DAP recommended) to wake up dynamics. It’s a unique, spacious listen that some will love and others won’t; while the treble and imaging impress and it earns a recommendation (even a spot in a price-tier top 10), those wanting stronger presence in vocals may prefer Kiwi Ears’ more conventional tunings or adjacent sets like Astral or Performer series.
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Tanchjim Origin Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: TANCHJIM Top TANCHJIM IEMs
Price (Msrp): $280
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Kiwi Ears Septet Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA+1Planar+1PZT
Tuning Type: Neutral, Bright
Brand: Kiwi Ears Top Kiwi Ears IEMs
Price (Msrp): $269
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Tanchjim Origin Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
B+- The tuning leans easygoing, yet occasional unevenness nudges it away from greatness. A bit of EQ polish can smooth things nicely.
Average Technical Grade
A-- You get a controlled, composed performance, marrying decent clarity with a still-modest sense of space. A safe technical performer for the price bracket.
Kiwi Ears Septet Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
B-- It sounds pleasant overall, with some uneven spots that hint at room for refinement. Vocals remain pleasant despite the imperfections.
Average Technical Grade
C+- It offers a competent showing, maintaining cohesion on straightforward arrangements. Complex passages start to challenge it, but never derail the show.
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