The Tanchjim Kara ranks #209 out of 487 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Tanchjim
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#209 Tanchjim Kara: $179.00 Amazon $179.00 eBay
Pros: The median of 23 hobbyist measurements tracks the Harman target closely, with a 1.93 dB spread and lows, mids and upper mids all within about 2 dB, so vocals and instruments sound natural and even. A Harman preference score of 76 puts it among the better tuned hybrids in its price range, and its 27 ohm, 115 dB/Vrms load runs easily from a phone or dongle.
Cons: The 3 to 6 kHz presence region sits about 3 dB low, which softens vocal bite and attack a little. Sub-bass falls 2.6 dB short at 30 Hz, and a 5 dB peak near 8 kHz next to a dip near 10.6 kHz can make cymbals sound slightly uneven.
| Released | 2023 (3 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Closed |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 1.93 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Hybrid |
| Drivers | 1 x dynamic (PEEK+PU diaphragm) + 4 x balanced armature |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Frequency Response | 7Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 76 (median of 23 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 27 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 115 dB/Vrms |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-2.6 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.11 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
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