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64/ 100
Good
HearWiki score
Priced about right
$40
typical price, USD
Still sold new
At a glance
- Brand
- Tanchjim
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wired
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2022
Score breakdowngood overall
Sound6.8
Value5.8
An entry-level wired in-ear monitor using a single 10 mm dynamic driver with TANCHJIM's DMT 4 architecture. It is intended for listeners seeking a compact wired Hi-Fi IEM.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The Tanchjim Ola is a wired, single-dynamic-driver IEM that delivers a balanced, technically capable sound for its modest price. It offers strong imaging, clear mids, and good detail retrieval, though its bass is lean and its fit may not suit everyone. This makes it a solid choice for listeners prioritizing clarity and separation over low-end punch.
What works
- Clear and articulate mids
- Excellent imaging and separation
- Good micro-detail for the price
- High sensitivity, easy to drive
What doesn't
- Limited sub-bass and bass roll-off
- Occasional upper-treble peaks
- Fit can be tricky due to short nozzles
- Soundstage is not particularly wide
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
Specifications
| Driver | 1DD |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver configuration | 1DD |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Impedance | 16 Ω |
Audio
| Driver | 1DD |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver configuration | 1DD |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Impedance | 16 Ω |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | No |
|---|
What the reviews said
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What YouTube reviewers say
Video reviews we found, each condensed to its verdict. They do feed the HearWiki score, at a measured weight below what a published written review carries.
The consensus
Mixedacross 4 videosReviewers agree the Tanchjim Ola excels in mid-range and vocal clarity, offering a wide soundstage and good detail for its price, but they consistently note a severe lack of bass, particularly sub-bass, and some mention mediocre imaging.
Reviewers liked
- Wide soundstage for the price
- Beautiful mid-range and vocal clarity
- Good detail retrieval and treble control
Reviewers flagged
- Severe lack of bass, especially sub-bass
- Mediocre or imprecise imaging
- Fit and seal issues, with a short nozzle reducing isolation
12:02NEW VOCAL HEAVEN - Tanchjim Ola Review
The reviewer highly recommends the Tanchjim Ola for its beautifully tuned mid-range and vocals, offering a wide soundstage and good detail for the price, though it lacks bass and has mediocre imaging. It's positioned as a reference-style IEM that excels with vocal-centric music, and is compared favorably against several competitors.
PositiveWatch on YouTube
25:52Tanchjim Ola REVIEW! New SSR competitor
The reviewer finds the Tanchjim Ola to be a well-tuned, neutral-sounding budget IEM that competes with the Moondrop SSR, though it has notable fit and seal issues that require larger ear tips to resolve. The sound is mid-range focused with a slight brightness, avoiding harsh treble, but technicalities are average for the price. Overall, it's a solid option for those who prefer a neutral signature, but the fit may be a dealbreaker for some.
MixedWatch on YouTube
9:43Tanchjim Ola Earphones Review
The reviewer found the Tanchjim Ola to be a budget earphone with a very niche tuning that heavily cuts the bass below 100 Hz, which ruins the listening experience for most genres like rock, classical, and hip-hop. They also encountered a defective right driver and poor quality control, leading them to conclude it is not a good purchase for most people.
NegativeWatch on YouTube
4:17Tanchjim OLA Review
The reviewer finds the Tanchjim Ola to be an excellent budget IEM for its price, particularly praising its wide soundstage and detail retrieval, which they consider the best in its class. However, they note a lack of bass, short nozzle affecting fit and isolation, and imprecise imaging, making it unsuitable for bass-heavy music or gaming.
MixedWatch on YouTube
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