7Hz x Crinacle Zero:2 IEM Review

[phoenixsong]

i’ve just been doing some listening tests between this one and the red. I think this one sounds better. And I think the red sounds pretty damn good.

Same, these sound more effortlessly natural with a better soundstage too imo

 

[OnLyTNT]

To my ears, 7Hz Zero 2 sounds like Truthear Zero Red with inline adapter and a bit bassier. As a result, bass region shadows details by taking too much attention

 

[dorirod]

Any point of getting a set of these, EQ'ng them as per Amir's notes, when I already have a set of TRUTHEAR x Crinacle Zero:RED ? Thanks

No, not worth it, unless you think the Red or Blue (which are larger) would not fit your ears as well. These do not fit me as well, had to go through 4 different set of tips to find a pair that worked better, and I still prefer the sound of the Blues.

 

[Rollingsound514]

No, not worth it, unless you think the Red or Blue (which are larger) would not fit your ears as well. These do not fit me as well, had to go through 4 different set of tips to find a pair that worked better, and I still prefer the sound of the Blues.

Gonna stick with the reds and buy some tips instead and see what I like best

 

[DSJR]

To my ears, 7Hz Zero 2 sounds like Truthear Zero Red with inline adapter and a bit bassier. As a result, bass region shadows details by taking too much attention

But I'd respectfully suggest that the low bass SHOULD be there as it helps underpin the sound (mercifully with no mid-bass 'bloat') and to me makes music and speech more realistic (whatever 'real' is). Take said low bass away and it's hyper 'HiFi' - all lean and DEETAIL emphasis which in reality is a bit much I'd suggest... (apologies folks, I'm doing the tune dem again and the '2' has it better to my tastes and not so shrill). I was brought up on BIG speakers and find small porty boxes rather artificial (maybe Neumann and Genelec can convince me otherwise, but al too many smaller domestic speakers irrespective of price just...well...don't... )

 

[markanini]

But I'd respectfully suggest that the low bass SHOULD be there as it helps underpin the sound (mercifully with no mid-bass 'bloat') and to me makes music and speech more realistic (whatever 'real' is). Take said low bass away and it's hyper 'HiFi' - all lean and DEETAIL emphasis which in reality is a bit much I'd suggest... (apologies folks, I'm doing the tune dem again and the '2' has it better to my tastes and not so shrill). I was brought up on BIG speakers and find small porty boxes rather artificial (maybe Neumann and Genelec can convince me otherwise, but al too many smaller domestic speakers irrespective of price just...well...don't... )

Reds bass levels are plenty without the bass plug. The graph makes you think otherwise, but that's the trick it does. Achieved by 1. Focusing more on the mid bass 2. relaxing the lower treble.

The other style of bass present tuning, common with 1DD like Zero 2, focuses on upper bass emphasis/bleed. A more "atmospheric" sound IMO, but that requires higher relative treble levels to pull off, or else it sounds dull. Conversely when overdone the treble has a higher chance of sounding unnatural and the overall sound extra V-shaped.

 

[Cote Dazur]

Gonna stick with the reds and buy some tips instead and see what I like best
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Please, let us know how it works for you when you have had a chance to live with them for a little while. Are you using the medium tip that come with the Red at the moment?

 

[Matias]

I received my 2nd unit and compare the KBEAR 08 tips with Spinfit CP145 and the latter is considerably better imo. Ordered a 2nd pair of CP145 too.

 

[Emlin]

I received my 2nd unit and compare the KBEAR 08 tips with Spinfit CP145 and the latter is considerably better imo. Ordered a 2nd pair of CP145 too.

The Spinfits get my vote too.

 

[Rollingsound514]

Please, let us know how it works for you when you have had a chance to live with them for a little while. Are you using the medium tip that come with the Red at the moment?

The one Amir used in the review and liked

 

[Cote Dazur]

The one Amir used in the review and liked

Good to know, I use the one Amir use for testing, the set you use is too big for me, the seal is not as easy to get and maintain. So what ever new tip you like, I should probably go to next smaller size.

 

[mc.god]

About tips, although I'm perfectly fine with stock yellow tips on my OG Zero, I think that TRN T are worth a try for the price

https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005001304899571.html?

They feel pretty nice, soft and sticky, at the moment I'm using them on the Revonext QT5 that always had problems in finding right tips but since i ordered 6 pairs (all Large for me) I'll surely try them on all my other iems.

 

[Chromatischism]

The other style of bass present tuning, common with 1DD like Zero 2, focuses on upper bass emphasis/bleed.

I dislike upper bass emphasis. I'd probably EQ that down in that case.

 

[markanini]

I dislike upper bass emphasis. I'd probably EQ that down in that case.

That's what personal preference is for, I'm sure you will find fans of both styles, and that's okay. I'd probably split the difference given the choice.

 

[MacClintock]

I got my sample today. I am using some quite tiny black eartips, which fit nicely aesthetically and ergonomically. In my ears they thus kind of morph snugly like no other IEM before, delivering a perfect fit and seal. The sound is great as well, either with a little EQ or even without. Very nice set.

 

[Buckchester]

Listening to Tool on these things. I own a Revel f208 set up and damn these IEMs sound good.

 

[Rollingsound514]

Ok so despite owning the Reds, I bought these too, couldn't resist.

The fit on the Zero 2 with the tips that come already attached to them in the box (red ones) is absolutely fantastic for me personally. On account of the smaller size of the Zero 2's they feel like a custom iem fit almost for me, flush with my ear and just IN there. The flush fit means be worn with a winter toque without problem.

I upgraded the cable just cuz I always have to do that lol.

In terms of sound, the stock tuning is a lot of fun, when you're out and about or doing chores around the house this is great sound profile imo.

Amir's eq changes chill things out a bit and are nice and clear on the high end.

So for me, stock tips fantastic, cable is passable but might as well upgrade.

As for the Reds, my brain which might be wrong feels there's a bitttttt more detail you can make out? Maybe? But the fit on them isn't as good due to their larger size. I still will use them at my desk and for on the go the Zero 2's are my new go-to.

Great product.

EDIT: Come to think of it, with the tips fitting so well, and these FREAKING IEMS costing about as much as a couple of higher end replacement tips, do I just buy two?? lol

 

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he posted it on a Chinese social app group, and I have obtained authorization.

1. MOONDROP spring
2. TANCHJIM slender
3. TANCHJIM wide
4. Truthear Zero: Red sponge
5. Truthear Zero: Red mid wide
6. Truthear Zero: Red mid slender
7. Yellow
8. RED
9. Light blue
10. Blue
11. MOONDROP sponge
12. MOONDROP Grey silicone

 

[Jean-Paul Petrosyan]

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1. MOONDROP spring
2. TANCHJIM slender
3. TANCHJIM wide
4. Truthear Zero: Red sponge
5. Truthear Zero: Red mid wide
6. Truthear Zero: Red mid slender
7. Yellow
8. RED
9. Light blue
10. Blue
11. MOONDROP sponge
12. MOONDROP Grey silicone

Invaluable info, thank you very much! Seriously, you're my hero. I wish this was a more common practice, but, alas, it's too much work for most people measuring/reviewing multiple IEMs, obviously.

 

[Chromatischism]

With colors like violet used more than once, I can't make out what each line is.