7Hz - Diablo

7hz x Crinacle Diablo

7hz, Truthear, Mangird, Dunu. Lots of different options at different price points, and every year the tech gets cheaper/better implemented so an $80 IEM at this point is pretty close to a $300 IEM from 5 years ago. Truthear Hexa is my go-to recommendation, has a really natural presentation and good bass.

The bar is dropping lower and lower so it’s hard to say, the new $120 (on sale) 7hz crinicle diablo is getting more ear time than my monarch mk4 ($950). It’s wild what you can get now for under $200

I love them, it’s about perfect tuning for me, I add a bass shelf to all planar IEMs and headphones I’ve had and I don’t need to with this one. Kick drums hit really nice as well and I’m not wanting for any details in the mids or treble, it’s really quite great IMO. I like it better than the astral and s12 ultra I have in right now

I do love planar with bass boost :-) , the metal shell helps make diablo feel more premium too as well as sounding great….monarchs are stellar too though just definitely past the the spending point to sound ratio for me OP is asking about

If you’re looking for contrast, get the Explorer. Its warm signature is quite unique. Certainly different than the Defiant. You can’t go brighter with something like a Kiwi Ears Canta. Dual planar and plays well with EQ. OR…go full bass head (within the Defiant price range) with the Legato. You can also jump up slightly for 7Hz Diablo as well. Bottom line is that you have a wealth of options. Don’t understand why you’d dip back down to the Cadenza.

I've eq'd to them back to back They're absolutely brilliant. Not too "compressed" like a harman, bass is on the lighter side but it hits just right and the treble reveals details whilst not being too harsh (i think it has the least treble you can find in a planar beside maybe the letshuoer s08)

bunny dsp/7hz salnotes zero/tangzu waner sg2. Personal recommendation - tangzu

Chu 2 - balanced Truthear Gate - balanced and bright (more treble) 7hz Zero 2 - v shaped (focus on bass and treble and recessed mids) Choose any one according to what you think you would like and these are best options and you will be impressed by them Just get the apple dongle

ZSN Pro X has same build quality as zsn pro, so go for the 7hz. i owned a zsn pro x in humid climate and it died after only 6 months of use

I do. 7hz got less distortions and are easier to EQ. Moondrop is notorious for their bad quality, can't expect anything from $20 iem though. Overall 7hz are a bit better and more reliable.

They are a wonderful pair, and not just for £20. I still use mine and I have far more expensive ones (some that are not as good as the 7hz) If you like the sound, then you have won. If they were a pair of Bluetooth headphones and they sounded as good as they do, then you would not be looking for an upgrade. EQ them, they will sound different, and for you that might mean better. The cable is functional but low end. A new cable won't make them sound different, but a zonie will make them feel better. Tips may make them sound better (unless the original tips fit you) Enjoy them, enjoy your music.