Best 'Bang for your buck' IEM - Poll

[AdamG]

I finally decided to switch to iem, but friends, I need your help, I plan to buy truthear zero red, I will use these headphones for gaming and music on the desktop, there is no other purpose, do you think I should buy zero red or do you have better suggestions for me in this price band?

These are damn good IEMs and they have great Bass. $24.00 USD

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Here is Amir’s review:

7Hz Salnotes Zero IEM Review

This is a review, listening tests and detailed measurements of the 7Hz Salnotes Zero IEM. It was kindly donated by a member and costs US $22 ($20 on Amazon now). The molded plastic looks cheep and the left and right markings barely visible. The included tip was extra soft/thin which may be a...

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[Mrkurtuldu]

These are damn good IEMs and they have great Bass. $24.00 USD

Amazon.com

Here is Amir’s review:

7Hz Salnotes Zero IEM Review

This is a review, listening tests and detailed measurements of the 7Hz Salnotes Zero IEM. It was kindly donated by a member and costs US $22 ($20 on Amazon now). The molded plastic looks cheep and the left and right markings barely visible. The included tip was extra soft/thin which may be a...

www.audiosciencereview.com

Welcome Aboard @Mrkurtuldu !

Thank you for your suggestion but I live in Turkey and some things are really hard to find but I found 7HZ Zero: 2 headphones, is there a huge difference between them or are they similar?

 

[AdamG]

Thank you for your suggestion but I live in Turkey and some things are really hard to find but I found 7HZ Zero: 2 headphones, is there a huge difference between them or are they similar?

To be certain can you post a picture of the model you found. They sound like the same ones. But can’t hurt to double check.

 

[Mrkurtuldu]

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[Berwhale]

They are the newer Zero 2 version: https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/7hz-x-crinacle-zero-2-iem-review.50534/

I can remember what the difference is between the Zero and the Zero 2 - I don't think it was massive. I'm on my 2nd pair of Zero 2's. One of my original pair started to sound a little quiet, so I just bought another pair.

The only things I don't like about the Zero's are the cable and the tips. I use a Twipowin Zonnie cable with 2.5mm balanced connector and Moondrop Spring Tips with mine (which together cost more than the Zero's )

 

[Mrkurtuldu]

then I'm buying them thank you for your support and help I will be following this place constantly

Actually, I have a question, do I need to buy a sound card for iem or should I plug directly into the PC and use it?

 

[AdamG]

then I'm buying them thank you for your support and help I will be following this place constantly

Actually, I have a question, do I need to buy a sound card for iem or should I plug directly into the PC and use it?

Get one of these and you won’t regret it. Comes packed with features and gives you EQ/PEQ abilities to tune the iem to your particular taste. Works with iPhones and other source devices. Are you using primarily a PC (you may have already stated that) ?

Qudelix-5K Bluetooth DAC & Headphone Amp

This is a review and detailed measurements of the Qudelix-5K USB DAC and balanced headphone amplifier with Bluetooth receiver. I purchased this myself but a member kindly donated one third of the cost. The Qudelix 5K costs US $110 on Amazon including shipping. The Qudelix comes in a nice...

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[Mrkurtuldu]

Get one of these and you won’t regret it. Comes packed with features and gives you EQ/PEQ abilities to tune the iem to your particular taste. Works with iPhones and other source devices. Are you using primarily a PC (you may have already stated that) ?

Qudelix-5K Bluetooth DAC & Headphone Amp

This is a review and detailed measurements of the Qudelix-5K USB DAC and balanced headphone amplifier with Bluetooth receiver. I purchased this myself but a member kindly donated one third of the cost. The Qudelix 5K costs US $110 on Amazon including shipping. The Qudelix comes in a nice...

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Yes, I will only use it on the PC, this dac looks quite nice, but I could not find this device in Turkey, I have difficulties in my country while buying something.

 

[heraldo_jones]

The more I listen to the EW300 DSP, the more I like them. The quality of the bass (elevated but extremely clean), the non-fatiguing response, the stage (I think that the DSP is doing more than applying some PEQ). If they were bigger, they would be the perfect IEM for me. Sadly, the combination of short nozzle and the weird angle at witch they get inserted make me feel constantly as if they were going to fall.

Old post but just want to point that I had the same problem with Kiwi Ears Cadenza and their short nozzle. With AZLA SednaEarifit Origin tips I fixed that as they have a 11mm height instead of the around 8mm height tips that usually come with iems. That tips are extremely comfortable, soft and does not altere the sound signature.

 

[Tircuit]

Yes, I will only use it on the PC, this dac looks quite nice, but I could not find this device in Turkey, I have difficulties in my country while buying something.

Apple USB-C dongle powers them well enough.

 

[hatmann900]

Are the ew300 actually available? I had to preorder but sounds like you have them?

I got mine on Amazon USA, which has all three versions.
Now comparing them with the EW 200 and the EA 500 LM.

 

[m8o]

The obvious answer is a write-in vote: The regularly $25, presently on-sale for $20, 7Hz Crinacle Zero:2

p.s. it sounds so good relative to cost I bought one in every color! ;p
(sounds even better plus a little PEQ)

 

[vanillamru]

I want to buy the Simgot EW300, 3.5 is 62.89$ and the DSP costs $77.59. Is the DSP worth paying an extra 15$?

 

[Jimbob54]

I want to buy the Simgot EW300, 3.5 is 62.89$ and the DSP costs $77.59. Is the DSP worth paying an extra 15$?

Depends whether you could eq the 3.5mm. Or would want to. Though the different nozzles included make more of a difference than the dsp to be honest. (silver nozzle brighter)

 

[InfiniteJester]

I want to buy the Simgot EW300, 3.5 is 62.89$ and the DSP costs $77.59. Is the DSP worth paying an extra 15$?

The cable of the DSP is pretty bad in terms of construction and durability and the DAC sounds too loud. But the sound quality is excellent. I would recommend paying the extra if you don't mind high volumes. Even at the lowest volume possible it is still way too high to speak over the phone. Thankfully, I could enable 150 steps for multimedia (I can't go beyond 20/150; I usually hover around 8 to 18), but my phone only allows 10 steps for phone calls.

The DSP includes a subtle equalization that it is very nice, and maybe a touch of something else, because the IEMs do sound great and with impressive spatial qualities.

It is a shame that Simgot didn't develop an app to control the whole thing.

I believe that Simgot struck gold in a half-assed effort. Which it is pretty mind-blowing; given that their high-effort/higher quality sets sound much worse.

The EW300 DSP is kind of end-game in terms of sound, but subpar at everything else: quality of the cable, usage, tips, fit, etc.

I do think that the DSP is worth it if you have a lot of steps of volume and you won't use it for phone calls. Or if you are deaf and need to engage in 90dB conversations.

 

[vanillamru]

Thank you both for the answers but I ended up going with the Letshuoer S08, it was cheaper than the EW300 DSP.

 

[InfiniteJester]

Thank you both for the answers but I ended up going with the Letshuoer S08, it was cheaper than the EW300 DSP.

I almost bought that too. I needed to exercise some restrain. I already have and love the MP145 and I thought that having both was a little bit redundant.

 

[WickedInsignia]

Not sure how you get much better than the CHU 2 for value! Detachable cable, comfortable, balanced and smooth FR.
Would've voted for the Zero Blue but the eartips stop gripping the stem after some use and the nozzle size poses a comfort issue. They sound better than the CHU 2 to me though.

 

[InfiniteJester]

Not sure how you get much better than the CHU 2 for value! Detachable cable, comfortable, balanced and smooth FR.
Would've voted for the Zero Blue but the eartips stop gripping the stem after some use and the nozzle size poses a comfort issue. They sound better than the CHU 2 to me though.

Durability seems to not be great. Also, many of us prefer JM-1 sets over Harman sets.

 

[WickedInsignia]

Durability seems to not be great. Also, many of us prefer JM-1 sets over Harman sets.

JM-1 is promising but to my knowledge doesn't invalidate Harman's IE target nor the research behind it.
I also consider it no issue to ignore perceived subjective consensus on an audio forum intended for the discussion of objective audio research.