Wired IEMs
Sennheiser CX 100
46Weak
$32
Full review dataSennheiser CX 100 vs Tangzu Waner S.G: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Tangzu Waner S.G comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 82. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Tangzu Waner S.G - Outstanding overall at around $19.
Wired IEMs
Tangzu Waner S.G
82Outstanding
$19
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Tangzu Waner S.G leads on 5 of 5 measures.
- Sennheiser CX 100
- Tangzu Waner S.G
HearWiki score
46
82
Sound
5.8
8.0
Calls
-
4.5
Value
5.8
9.5
Price (USD)
$32
$19
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Same generation
The Tangzu Waner S.G is 8 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price. For 8 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- CX 1002014
- Waner S.G20228 yr newer
Specifications
CX 100Waner S.G
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $32
- $19
- HearWiki score
- 46
- 82
- Released
- 2014
- 2022
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Still sold new
- Driver
- dynamic
- 10 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- -
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Frequency response
- 17 Hz - 21 kHz
- -
- Impedance
- 28 Ω
- 20 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 119 dB/mW
- -
- Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
- 119
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- -
- ANC type
- none
- -
- Transparency mode
- No
- -
- Companion app
- No
- -
- Custom EQ
- No
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- none
- -
- Weight
- 10 g
- 4 g
- Detachable cable
- No
- -
- USB-C
- No
- -
- Model code
- 508591 Black, 508592 White
- -
What reviewers said
Sennheiser CX 100
The Sennheiser CX 100 is a wired, lightweight in-ear model from 2014 that delivers a punchy, balanced sound with good clarity for its budget price. It performs well with pop, hip-hop, and rock, though its lack of controls and occasional muddiness in the lower mids may limit its appeal for some listeners. Its high sensitivity and broad frequency range make it a straightforward, no-frills option for casual use.
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable fit
- Pro:Punchy, balanced sound with good dynamics
- Pro:Strong isolation for a wired IEM
- Con:No inline remote or controls
- Con:Lower mids can get muddy on bass-heavy tracks
- Con:Treble can sound bright and thin at times
Tangzu Waner S.G
The Tangzu Waner S.G is a budget-friendly wired IEM with a compact, lightweight build and a 10mm dynamic driver. Its tuning leans warm and smooth, offering a relaxed, music-first sound that punches well above its price point for everyday listening.
- Pro:Warm, easygoing sound signature
- Pro:Very lightweight and compact
- Pro:Detachable 0.78mm two-pin cable
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Lacks water resistance
- Con:Not for those seeking technical detail
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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