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7Hz
7Hz x Crinacle Zero:2
76% positive of 493 users
Budget gaming pick, but poor cables and polarizing bass.
Astral
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TL;DR: FPS gaming favorite, but uncomfortable for smaller ears.
Sentiment score80% positive
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Last updated: Jul 7, 2026
Reddit Reviews
185 of 185 reviews
a1rwav3Got the same experience, the iems are splendid but not really comfortable, even with the tips I mainly use on other iems. In this specific case I had to install modified Dunu SnS to be fully comfortable. FYI I cut 1-2mm inside the tip so it won't go as deep in the ear as initially designed. Now I can say I don't feel them AT ALL, even after hours.
abc133769definitely the astrals
Acethe7th_Get the kiwiears astrals for like 270 on Amazon if you want something good for gaming. You don’t really get much better than that.
AdWorried5924I didnt get mine for that sadly but I'm pretty sure you can find them for around 250 if you try
AkioSenpaiMoondrop Lan, Crinear Daybreak and recently got kiwi ears astral, they all great
Alert-Crab-2660I’ve had it with the Meze alba, s12 pro 2024, kiwi ears astral and now monarch mk4! Great feeling
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Rankings by Use Case
Best for Competitive FPS gaming
Ranked #1
Kiwi Ears - Astral
Tactical shooter players (Valorant, CS2, Tarkov) who rely on audio cues for survival.
See rankings → Best for Console controller gaming
Ranked #1
Simgot - EM6L
Xbox and PlayStation players who plug their IEMs directly into the 3.5mm jack of their controller.
See rankings → Best for High-noise environment isolation
Ranked #1
Drop + Etymotic - ER2XR
Users in extremely loud areas like sports sidelines, industrial sets, or near heavy machinery.
See rankings → Best for Immersive cinematic gaming
Ranked #1
KZ - Castor Pro (Harman Target with Improved Bass Version)
Single-player RPG and action-adventure gamers (e.g., Red Dead, Cyberpunk, Elden Ring).
See rankings → Best for Live bass performance
Ranked #1
KZ - Castor Pro (Harman Target with Improved Bass Version)
Bassists and synth-bass players who need to monitor their instrument on a loud stage.
See rankings → Best for Live vocal performance
Ranked #1
TRUTHEAR - Hexa
Singers and vocalists who need to hear their own voice clearly to maintain pitch and consistency.
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