TANCHJIM ORIGIN: a single dynamic driver in-ear monitor built on a 10 mm DMT unit, with a detachable 0.78 mm 2-pin cable terminated in 3.5 mm. One driver means no crossover at all, which suits listeners stepping up from budget sets who want coherent, timbre-first tuning rather than more drivers.
Who the TANCHJIM ORIGIN is for
Stepping up from budget sets: It's aimed at the listener whose next step is coherent, timbre-first tuning rather than a higher driver count.
Fans of single-DD designs: A single 10 mm DMT driver avoids a crossover entirely.
Cable rollers: The 0.78 mm 2-pin connector is the most widely supported standard in the hobby, so trying other cables is straightforward.
Future balanced setups: Move to a balanced source later and you can swap in a 4.4 mm balanced cable while keeping the IEM.
Skip it if: You want balanced 4.4 mm out of the box; the included cable ends in 3.5 mm, so balanced listening means swapping to a different cable.
TANCHJIM ORIGIN key specs
Driver: 10 mm DMT single dynamic driver
Connector: Detachable 0.78 mm 2-pin
Plug: 3.5 mm
Crossover: None (single driver)
Color: Silver
Genuine TANCHJIM stock, 1-year warranty. Free shipping on every order, 45-day returns.
TANCHJIM ORIGIN vs similar options
vs Shanling ME500 Shine: The ME500 Shine is a 2BA+1DD hybrid whose MMCX cable comes with both 3.5mm and 4.4mm terminations; the ORIGIN is single-DD with a 3.5 mm plug. Pick the Shine for balanced in the box.
vs LETSHUOER S15: The S15 uses a 14.8mm planar driver plus a 6mm passive filtering module and ships modular 2.5/3.5/4.4mm plugs; both use 0.78 mm 2-pin. Choose the ORIGIN for a single dynamic driver.
vs EPZ K9: The K9 is a 1DD+8BA hybrid with a swappable 4.4mm plug; the ORIGIN uses one 10 mm DMT driver and a 3.5 mm cable. Pick the K9 for more drivers and balanced termination.
Yes. Every unit we sell is genuine and brand-new, shipped in its original packaging, and backed by our 1-year TonePier warranty and 45-day returns.
Where does my order ship from, and how long does it take?
Every order ships from our warehouse in China, with full tracking, and most orders ship within 3 business days. Shipping is free on every order; most US orders arrive within 7–15 business days and most orders to other countries within 7–20 business days — see our shipping policy for details.
What if it isn't for me?
You get 45 days to decide. Keep the packaging, keep it in like-new condition, and send it back for a refund. Ear tips unsealed for hygiene reasons are fine — we expect you to actually listen.
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