Truthear x Crinacle Zero:RED IEM Review

[renaudrenaud]

A sad poem:

I love IEMs
been buying them for more than 15 years
I wish I hadn't
I wish I started
in glorious 2022/2023
because I spent so much money
on crap
in the IEM dark ages
I hate head-fi
I love saving money
because I'm Dutch

The end

Not a so sad poem
I don't care IEM
Never got any pair
Til Amir measured Truthear
So in 2023
Got one pair for my loved spouse
And another for me
because it's so cheap

 

[Thomas D.]

I’m sorry @amirm the review appears confusing to me.

I understand that you first had an inline resistor engaged in your measurement chain that boots bass (red curve) :
« there is an inline resistor which reduces sensitivity some but effectively boosts bass »

Then you removed this inline resistor after having discovered it. And measured the IEM again to get the green curve showing less bass.

In your conclusion :
« […] wrong target which showed great matching with target in bass. […] »
Does that mean the curve I’ll get after purchasing the IEM will be the green one with less bass ?

I was way more interested in getting the red curve out of the box because I haven’t found a neat solution to EQ Spotify on iOS.

What resistor value and where do I have to put this inline resistor to get this nice red curve ?

Thanks for enlightening me.

 

[FrantzM]

I ordered a pair yesterday. I did swear after my Hexa had an issue with filters I wouldn't buy TE again but at that price I will take the gamble.

....
..

I am tempted because of the lower distortion. Voluntary fasting is great for health and longevity. I will soothe the pangs of hunger by listening to these outstanding value IEM.

Please Amir, could you stop testing things that I then feel like buying?

Yep..

I don't even use IEM much...

Ordered.... Have to wait until July according to Amazon ... since I have no need for another IEM... It won't be hard..

I am weak,


Peace.

 

[MyCuriosity]

I have the crinacle zero which is a fine IEM especially for this price but to manage expectations is nowhere near expensive IEMs like my Sony IER-Z1R

 

[renaudrenaud]

 

[LearningToSmile]

The low distortion is impressive. I might be tempted to pick them up down the line, even though out of the box the response is a bit too similar to stuff I already have.
But slap an even higher ohm impedance adapter and possibly you get a stealth basshead IEM without getting the distortion out of control.
Good job @crinacle !

 

[dougi]

When they are available to Australia, I'm getting a pair, every time I plug the zero's in my ear it is just a thrill.

Good on you Crinacle, good on you Amir!

Yep, waiting too until on Bezos.au

 

[sweetchaos]

Woke up at 4:30am just to buy this.

That’s gotta be the fastest checkout I’ve done. Search AliExpress, buy now.

Back to Sleep.

Thanks @amirm

 

[renaudrenaud]

I’m sorry @amirm the review appears confusing to me.

I understand that you first had an inline resistor engaged in your measurement chain that boots bass (red curve) :
« there is an inline resistor which reduces sensitivity some but effectively boosts bass »

Then you removed this inline resistor after having discovered it. And measured the IEM again to get the green curve showing less bass.

In your conclusion :
« […] wrong target which showed great matching with target in bass. […] »
Does that mean the curve I’ll get after purchasing the IEM will be the green one with less bass ?

I was way more interested in getting the red curve out of the box because I haven’t found a neat solution to EQ Spotify on iOS.

What resistor value and where do I have to put this inline resistor to get this nice red curve ?

Thanks for enlightening me.

Maybe the video could help :

 

[AndreaT]

I am weak too…ordered at Shenzhenaudio directly. No need to compensate Mr.Bezos for this…I will let you know when I get mine.

 

[badspeakerdesigner]

Makes you wonder what insane margins high dollar IEM companies are pulling in.

 

[Thomas D.]

Maybe the video could help :

It totally helped and I've learnt some stuff watching this.
Thanks @renaudrenaud ! Have a great day.
Thomas

 

[Chester]

I ordered a pair yesterday. I did swear after my Hexa had an issue with filters I wouldn't buy TE again but at that price I will take the gamble.

You’re in the UK aren’t you @Jimbob54 ? Where did you order from? I looked on Amazon but they weren’t listed.

Thanks

 

[jaguone]

Just ordered from amzn here in Sweden. ETA June 1 - June 13 from Shenzhenaudio.

 

[raif71]

You’re in the UK aren’t you @Jimbob54 ? Where did you order from? I looked on Amazon but they weren’t listed.

Thanks

Here in my country, I don't use Amazon but a local online vendor similar to Amazon. They didn't have the original Truthear Zero too when it was announced but a few months later I could see it on this local online vendor. I would say the same with Amazon...perhaps just wait awhile.

 

[Jimbob54]

You’re in the UK aren’t you @Jimbob54 ? Where did you order from? I looked on Amazon but they weren’t listed.

Thanks

Shenzhenaudio direct. Pre order I think.

 

[Steve Dallas]

If I did not already have the blues, I would be purchasing these. The blues, with the right tips, are excellent.

 

[Rottmannash]

Now going to sleep.....

You must prefer working the "evening shift" lately... going to sleep in the wee hours.

 

[_thelaughingman]

This IEM is worth the buy just based on the stupendously low distortion and performance to price index. (I encourage the emptying of your wallets for this).

 

[Rottmannash]

watched the video and Crin was so entertaining I went to Shenzenaudio and bought a pair.