🎧 TangZu Wan’er 2 Review — The $25 Earphones That Punch Way Above Their Weight
If you hang around Chi‑Fi forums or the budget‑audiophile corners of YouTube, you’ve probably heard the name Tangzu Wan’er tossed around like candy at a parade. The original Wan’er was already a cult favorite in the sub‑$20 bracket; now the Wan’er 2 is here, and on paper it fixes almost everything people grumbled about the first time around. After combing through a stack of reviews (Prime Audio, Bad Guy Good Audio, HBB,GizAudio)
What Tangzu Got Right
- Smooth, balanced V‑shape with punchy bass, clear mids and crisp but non‑screechy treble. Most reviewers flat‑out call it the new “default rec” under $30.
- New cable that doesn’t feel like a shoelace.
- Sansi eartips in the box
- 3.5 mm, 4.4 mm, or USB‑C with inline mic. Handy if you hop between phone and balanced DAP. (although there are issues with usb -c in some audiogeek portals)
Where It Still Shows the Price Tag
What Tangzu Got Right- Smooth, balanced V‑shape with punchy bass, clear mids and crisp but non‑screechy treble. Most reviewers flat‑out call it the new “default rec” under $30.
- New cable that doesn’t feel like a shoelace.
- Sansi eartips in the box
- 3.5 mm, 4.4 mm, or USB‑C with inline mic. Handy if you hop between phone and balanced DAP. (although there are issues with usb -c in some audiogeek portals)
Where It Still Shows the Price Tag- Chunkier fit – The body is boxier than, say, a Moondrop Chu II. Small ears may need shorter tips.
- Tiny accessory set – Aside from the Sansi tips, that’s it. No carry pouch, no foamies.
- Mid “coloration,” love‑it‑or‑leave‑it – There’s a little extra upper‑mid bloom that puts vocals right up front. Some call it engaging; neutral purists might call it tilted.
Wan’er 1 vs Wan’er 2 — Quick HitsWan'er 1 - Cable is Stiff & cheap, the Weird proprietary connector and Warm V‑shape tuning.
Wan’er 2 - Supple & ergonomic cable, Standard 2‑pin connector, Slightly cleaner V, better treble control tuning. Easier to recommend all-rounder with slight high pricing.
Should You Buy It?Yes, if…
- Your budget tops out around $30 and you want something better than the usual KZ lottery.
- You’re building a “beater” IEM for commuting, gaming, or a backup to pricier gear.
- You like a bit of bass thump and lively vocals without sizzling treble peaks.
Maybe not, if…
- You crave premium build materials or need super‑small shells for tiny ears.
- You’re strictly into neutral/flat signatures (look at Truthear Hola or Salnotes Zero instead).
- You need piles of accessories right out of the box.
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