7Hz x Crinacle Zero:2 IEM Review

[astcal]

About to place an order on a pair. Any suggestions for a replacement cable with a microphone?

https://www.amazon.com/Detachable-Silver-Plated-Microphone-Audiophile-Replacement/dp/B09TLBGQLB/ref=dp_fod_sccl_1/143-0371485-9473258?pd_rd_w=YCNYN&content-id=amzn1.sym.550e945f-c48e-4794-aff0-cc9017996f0a&pf_rd_p=550e945f-c48e-4794-aff0-cc9017996f0a&pf_rd_r=K86QHVCM3D8XE4JQ4KG7&pd_rd_wg=2CAcc&pd_rd_r=36a69c5a-ae89-426b-a2c3-294f5a39a498&pd_rd_i=B09TLBGQLB&th=1

 

[Palladium]

I am stunned at how good everything sounds. I spent a couple of hours just randomly jumping from genre to genre, disk to disk. I have Senn 6XX and Hifiman Sundara and decent DACs, so hardly the dark ages. I feel like I just bought the new Dan Clark's...but for $25

It's also only a zillion times more practical than a Dan Clark too!

 

[Mookalafalas]

It's also only a zillion times more practical than a Dan Clark too!

Well, about 80 times more practical anyway (as in 80 times cheaper)

 

[Palladium]

Well, about 80 times more practical anyway (as in 80 times cheaper)

I'm exaggerating of course on my last post. But these next-to-free IEMs are so much easier to store than headphones, and you won't get one bit of heartache rough handling them or risk using them in the rain etc.

 

[nawfal07]

Speaking of protection, I also bought this along with the ZERO:2 for $0.65.

IEM old-timers will probably be laughing, but I’m not even sure I will like using an IEM if I do I will be looking for a better one.

 

[TurtlePaul]

Well, about 80 times more practical anyway (as in 80 times cheaper)

Also, DCA Stealth weight nearly a pound themselves and are insensitive enough that you need to carry something more than a phone dongle to use them portably.

 

[TurtlePaul]

IEM old-timers will probably be laughing, but I’m not even sure I will like using an IEM if I do I will be looking for a better one.

I bought this one. It is metal, so offers good protection to throw in a bag. A little difficult to open but lets see if it breaks in.

Linsoul Case

 

[Somafunk]

Decided that the Zero 2 is worthy of a new cable as the original is a tanglefest, I chose a £20 Tripowin Zonie in 4.4mm from Amazon and it’s definitely an improvement in cable feel and use.

 

[DanTheMan]

You guys are killing me because mine won’t arrive for another month and I paid $25 for it.

 

[Chagall]

You guys are killing me because mine won’t arrive for another month and I paid $25 for it.

I know how you feel...

 

[FreaK]

I bought from Linsoul. 25$, free shipping (to my country and Hungary too) and you might get a x-mas discount.

Too late, it's already on the way but thanks!

 

[OnLyTNT]

You guys are killing me because mine won’t arrive for another month and I paid $25 for it.

Well, you are not alone, my order got stuck at pre-order stage . At least my Zero red is on its way, arriving soon, yay !

 

[Deckard01]

Hello is there any version with mic included?

Moreover has anyone the Tanchjim Zero so as to compare? As Andy has hyped very much the Tanchjim Zero for their tuning as far as price concerned.

Also is there any iem in this price range that is better than Salnotes 2?

Thank you all.

 

[Chromatischism]

I use mine with this one. Really good for the price.
https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005004293779560.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2esp

I can't bring myself to ship a cable across the planet. Surely there's an alternative.

 

[NoteMakoti]

Mine won’t come until Friday; Amazon offered one-day shipping but I hate using Prime for small stuff like this so I didn’t bother. Now I’m kicking myself, the hype is killing me.

 

[SlothRock]

Mine won’t come until Friday; Amazon offered one-day shipping but I hate using Prime for small stuff like this so I didn’t bother. Now I’m kicking myself, the hype is killing me.

If it helps at all, I am listening to them right now and they’re amazing

 

[375HP2482]

Are you serious? Read measurements and reviews on here with comprehension.

Underlying technology and number of drivers don't matter if frequency response and distortion are out of whack.

I decided to buy the Salnotes based on Amir's measurements showing low distortion at all levels. The target frequency response was a plus, but mostly in its smoothness which meant I could easily EQ it to taste, just as he does in his reviews. It's the same old story: frequency response (resonance) is easier to deal with than nonlinearity.

In the end I didn't use much EQ, if any. A definite plus: just plug into my Pixel 3a and relax.

 

[threni]

Thanks. I like a very wide range of music, including what you mentioned. I just like to know that there's a bit more if I want it.

Ok, just for you I dismantled my portable Pi Zero W/moOde/Apple US USB dongle/Zero:2 system and swapped in my original UK Apple dongle. With Amir's EQ and with -5db pre-gain (to prove a point, but unnecessary as I don't hear any problems with no pregain) there's no need to go above about 75% of max volume on anything I just trialled (jazz, classical, electronic) and a lot less in most cases.

 

[Monte]

Perhaps already mentioned, but I don't recognize the second Pink Panther. And the mug shape is like a nuclear reactor cooling tower.

 

[DanTheMan]

Perhaps already mentioned, but I don't recognize the second Pink Panther. And the mug shape is like a nuclear reactor cooling tower.

Now that you mention it! Cool.