Wired IEMs
Tangzu Waner S.G
82Outstanding
$19
Full review dataTangzu Waner S.G vs TRN TA1: 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
TRN TA1
61Average
$28
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.
- Tangzu Waner S.G
- TRN TA1
HearWiki score
82
61
Sound
8.0
6.4
Calls
4.5
-
Value
9.5
5.5
Price (USD)
$19
$28
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 3 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 3 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- Waner S.G20223 yr newer
- TA12019
Specifications
Waner S.GTA1
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $19
- $28
- HearWiki score
- 82
- 61
- Released
- 2022
- 2019
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 10 mm dynamic
- 1DD + 1BA hybrid
- Driver type
- dynamic
- hybrid
- Driver configuration
- -
- 1DD + 1BA
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- 8 mm
- Drivers per side
- -
- 2
- Frequency response
- -
- 10 Hz - 40 kHz
- Impedance
- 20 Ω
- 16 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 107 dB/mW
- Active noise cancelling
- -
- No
- Controls
- -
- none
- Weight
- 4 g
- 20 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- Foldable
- -
- No
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- -
- No
- Connector
- -
- MMCX
What reviewers said
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
TRN TA1
The TRN TA1 is a budget-friendly hybrid IEM that pairs an 8 mm dynamic driver with a balanced armature for a warm, relaxed sound. It's easy to drive thanks to low impedance and high sensitivity, and offers good value with a comfortable, well-built design. While its treble impresses, the bass is somewhat rolled off and the tuning may not appeal to everyone.
- Pro:Easy to drive with any source
- Pro:Comfortable and well-built shell
- Pro:Pleasing highs and clear treble
- Con:Bass is rolled off and lacks punch
- Con:Mid-bass can sound slightly cloudy
- Con:W-shaped tuning may not suit all tastes
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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