TRUTHEAR - TRUTHEAR x Crinacle Zero:BLUE2
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Last updated: Dec 5, 2025 Scoring
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"and great imaging for the price, it's pin point accuracy is way above it's class."
"The blewtwo sound maybe 92% similar to the Chopin *based off of auto-eq though, so that's a pretty good deal ... for how closely the tuning sounds to the Chopin, and potentially even closer with certain ear tips, this seems like a reeeeaalllllyyy good value as it's essentially a budget Chopin with very minor eq-able, or tip changeable differences, and it's less than 3x the price of the Chopin."
"they thankfully are keeping the same price point. ... Considering I got my Blues for below retail, I’m very happy with that."
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"For gaming, these are perfect. ... As a valorant immortal, tier 2 and premier player, I can confidently say that the imaging and soundstage are spot-on. ... Footsteps, directional cues, and in-game sounds are incredibly precise and natural, giving a competitive edge without any unnecessary bass/treble bloat."
"The difference the adapter makes is not as pronounced as the Zero Reds changes, but makes a huge difference depending on your tuning preference. ... The adapter really brings forward male vocals and fixes quite a few problems I have with the typical Harman tuning (shout, no midbass kick, recessed male vocals.). ... The adapter gives the set a warmer, better balanced sound than any harman tuning."
"As someone experiencing high-fidelity audio for the first time, this has been a game-changer (SERIOUSLY). ... The level of precision and detail and naturality in the sound is truly number one I have heard so far. ... Really liking this so much, 100% recommended for first timer."
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"Honestly? Better. Much Better. The original Zero Blue/Red's Achilles heel has always been its fit and comfort, and the extreme chonk of the original nozzle has been massively reduced for Blue 2. ... That length reduction creates a more shallow fit that still feels comfortable, secure, and wont stretch out your ear canals like the original. I feel this is a massively overlooked aspect of the redesign."
"My biggest problem is the size of the ear tip .. But this is solved now! 😁"
"gaming with all of them were great. ... I still use IEMs for gaming more as I prefer the isolation and comfort (for very long sessions)."
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"For gaming, these are perfect. ... As a valorant immortal, tier 2 and premier player, I can confidently say that the imaging and soundstage are spot-on. ... Footsteps, directional cues, and in-game sounds are incredibly precise and natural, giving a competitive edge without any unnecessary bass/treble bloat."
"directional audio is amazing can hear all the opponents"
"Dude they are fantastic. ... Even in that game I can distinguish foot steps with explosions happening all around me."
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"How much of a difference does a little 5 ohm impedance bump make? A whole hell of a lot actually. ... we get a HUGE bass boost in the balance of this IEM, running into the mid range and smoothing out the treble. If you add foam tips into the equation, what you get is a bassy, new meta-like sound with a much fuller mid bass and lower mid range, making for much richer male vocals while eliminating Harman shout and spice. Once adapted, the set has a much more pronounced mid bass kick and texture, and will satisfy a fair amount of bassheads. ... All in all, the adapter makes it sound like a completely different IEM, and that makes for a pretty versatile, choose-your-own-adventure style experience."
"Excellent sub bass and treble extension that improves upon the original, a dynamic and wide soundstage, and clarity undiminished by it's sub bass thanks to the dual DD configuration. ... I was enjoying the set, I thought it has good noteweight for its price range along with a decent resistance to sibilance."
"A huge mid bass presence which sounds like a dedicated sub woofer"
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"there is some killer harshness in the top end with silicone tips that makes them almost unusable with treble heavy material."
"I'm fairly treble sensitive (hence flathead status), so I like to try out my worst case scenario by playing "Looking for Somebody (To Love)" by The 1975 as a testing track. Check it out, seriously. If I can play that song without tearing the set off my head then I know I'll be safe, the IEM wont be able to hurt me. I pushed play and crossed my fingers. It did not pass the test. ... seeing the treble boost on these makes me think these wouldn't be great for long listening."
"The Blu2 can sound hot/pretty spicy. ... Blue 2 is sort of riding that borderline of harshness, and if you're treble-sensitive, it's definitely harsh for you. ... The Chopin is tamer here in comparison, whereas the Blu2 is more of a peakier kind of treble, even with the foam ear tips. ... Blue 2 seems more song-specific because of that treble. ... Female vocals on Blu2 are more unnatural, not in a bad way, but more of a more pronounced and clearer way, and can sound almost sharp and almost shouty for some songs that really emphasize those areas, but they are overall controlled. ... Deal-breakers - If you're Treble-Sensitive"
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"Don‘t get any iem with big nozzles as your first iem. ... There is a high chance you find it so uncomfortable that you think you just don‘t like how iems fit in general. ... I did exactly this mistake with the Truthear crinacle zeros."
"their big nozzle create the pain vacuum in my ears. ... i end up returned both of them because i can't wear their more than 1 hour."
"i couldnt handle the big nozzle even with aftermarket eartips (was uncomfortable)"
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"I just want to say the duelsense will not be able to supply proper power and they will sound HORRIBLE."
"Mine just arrived… and I found it weak as hell. ... Max volume on both my phone and PC, and the headphones just don’t deliver. ... the bass adapter just makes it more bass tuned but also even lower volume. ... I don't understand how these new IEMs needs a external amp to get even closer to what those old Razers could deliver with just the power of an 3.5mm jack lmao"
"Mine just arrived… and I found it weak as hell. ... Max volume on both my phone and PC, and the headphones just don’t deliver. ... Even my girl’s cheap QKZ AK6 is WAY louder. ... the iem is like weak even on max volume, the bass adapter just makes it more bass tuned but also even lower volume. ... I don't understand how these new IEMs needs a external amp to get even closer to what those old Razers could deliver with just the power of an 3.5mm jack lmao"
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"there is some killer harshness in the top end with silicone tips that makes them almost unusable with treble heavy material."
"I'm fairly treble sensitive (hence flathead status), so I like to try out my worst case scenario by playing "Looking for Somebody (To Love)" by The 1975 as a testing track. Check it out, seriously. If I can play that song without tearing the set off my head then I know I'll be safe, the IEM wont be able to hurt me. I pushed play and crossed my fingers. It did not pass the test. ... seeing the treble boost on these makes me think these wouldn't be great for long listening."
"The Blu2 can sound hot/pretty spicy. ... Blue 2 is sort of riding that borderline of harshness, and if you're treble-sensitive, it's definitely harsh for you. ... The Chopin is tamer here in comparison, whereas the Blu2 is more of a peakier kind of treble, even with the foam ear tips. ... Blue 2 seems more song-specific because of that treble. ... Female vocals on Blu2 are more unnatural, not in a bad way, but more of a more pronounced and clearer way, and can sound almost sharp and almost shouty for some songs that really emphasize those areas, but they are overall controlled. ... Deal-breakers - If you're Treble-Sensitive"
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"The wall hack experience is not there. ... the imaging, soundstage and vertical imaging was quite poor."
"the zero blue 2 is NOT a good IEM for gaming at all. ... the sub-bass isn't overemphasised and drowning out the lower midrange (the frequencies where footsteps actually are)"
"the bass is soooo overpowering. ... Gunfire and explosions always over power footsteps, it’s unplayable."
My personal rankings for stuff I've heard. I'm a neutral/neutral bright guy. (My post on reddit goes somewhat in depth on all of these, sadly I'm not very technical in my language) Kotori Audio Zephyr (Duh) Truthear Hexa Tangzu Yu Xuan Ji (might be too bright for some but easily looks the prettiest by a *BIG* margin) Truthear Gate (My current set, would upgrade to one of the options in the list in a few months) Tanchjim 4u (Bang for buck) Truthear x Crinacle blue 2 (tachjim 4u has better value) Aful Magicone (very similar to hexa) Moondrop May (A default starter set for almost everyone regardless of taste.) Letshouer s08 (not my taste, great value, premium for the price) Letshouer dz4 (not my taste, great value) Moondrop Chu 2 (My previous set that are lying around somewhere) Tangzu x hbb Xuan Nv (just because of the fit) Kotori Audio Vampire I'll check out your YouTube!
r/iems • Is there a better Hexa? ->It means you’re gonna enjoy the zero: red more than the zero blue
r/headphones • I like the Truthear Gate better than my Hola's, what does this say about my tuning preferences, and what should I look out for when buying my next set of headphones? ->Look into Truthear Crinacle Zero BLUE 2 using the stock silicon eartips not the foam like most will recommend. It almost graphs or has the same frequency response in the treble and air region https://graph.hangout.audio/iem/711/?share=Ear_(1),BLUE2_S37
r/iems • Best IEM under $150 for me? ->I have truthear zero blue 2 and moondrop rays i like the moondrop rays more and they are far more comfortable
r/iems • New in the iem world ->Didn't stop me from getting the Defiants though 😆. Fits really well to my collection as I tend to rotate sound signatures quite a bit. My main rotation of Hexa (Brighter Neutral), Pure (Warmer Neutral), Blue:2 (Hard V-shape), and Defiant (Soft V-shape) satisfies my cravings well (for now).
r/iems • Juzear Defiant Review ->Pure's a good pick, especially since you want neutral but with a bit more body. Bass is also more present compared to the Hexa. Haven't heard of magicone myself, but graph suggestes the treble may be a bit spicy? Explorer is also pretty good when I listened to them, though I went with the Pure between the two for my warm-leaning set. I'd probably wait a bit to see what the Moondrop LAN II brings, since apparently there's going to be 2 versions (reference and pop). If you found the Hexa to be thin, the Zero Blue:2 is probably not for you (I have and enjoy it, but it's not really what I'd call neutral and the mids are pretty thin). One more set that I would recommend is the Juzear Defiant. It's not neutral, but it's fun and balanced. From my main 4 sets (Juzear Defiant, Truthear Pure, Hexa, Zero Blue 2), it's the set that's easiest to recommend to someone that doesn't know their preference (though my favorite is still the Pure/Hexa).
r/iems • Neutral IEM Recommendation ->I have both, but I'm not sure how I can help without knowing more of what type of sound you prefer (since they are VERY different). The specs aren't really as important as that. I can give some goods and bads of each one, but at the end it will depend on your sound preferences. Zero Blue 2: +Really nice sub bass rumble, and comes with a bass adapter to further boost the bass thump +Overall sound "feels" more spacious, because of the thinner mids and brighter treble +Has a mic variant that comes with both a mic and non-mic cable -Vocals can sound a bit thin and shouty -VERY source dependent (don't plug it straight to your PC, a cheap dongle like the Jcally JM6 Pro is good enough) -Treble can be sharp depending on your tolerances and eartip choice (included foam eartips or aftermarket deep-insert silicone eartips may be preferred to balance it) Pure: +Balanced warm-neutral tuning that's very nice to listen to for long periods +Natural sounding vocals and bass +Very safe treble while still being detailed -Sense of space is more intimate because of the warm-leaning tuning -May be "boring" because the bass and treble isn't overemphasized Between these two, I'd choose the zero blue 2 if you lean into competitive FPS gaming or aim for the bass. Otherwise, I find the Pure to be a safer choice for music. There are also a bunch of other options in the price range though, which may be better suited for you (again, depending on your preferences)
r/iems • Looking between two Truthear IEMS for gaming and music ->dude save your money you will be blown away by 70$ish iems for example the truthear zero blue 2 compared to airpods arent really that impressive but save up your money for like some moondrop mays that you can plug in to your phone with usb c
r/iems • I have 30 bucks to buy my first iem , Need a high recommendation for the best one in this budget ->Jumping in here for a second just in case you find what I have to say useful. Harman target IEMs, like the Zero Blue 2s, should be one of the better choices for gaming, if not the best choice. It's very odd that you didn't find them good for a competitive game like Valorant. Are you running them straight out of the motherboard output? If so, that's not a good idea, motherboard audio output is garbage, even on expensive motherboards. Get a cheap USB-C dongle like the Jcally JM6 Pro if that's the case.
r/iems • Truthear zero 2 problems and recommendations ->Ebay isn't a thing in my country so I can't offer any advice unfortunately. It's very odd you've had that experience with the Zero Blue 2s. Usually it's the other way around from what I've heard, people like them for gaming but aren't a fan for music. Peculiar. Well, sorry I wasn't of much help, good luck!
r/iems • Truthear zero 2 problems and recommendations ->Blues over reds for gaming. I'd say budget wise they're definitely a more affordable pair of iems compared to most
r/iems • Are IEMs really good for gaming? I have a doubt. ->Go for thruthear x crinicle blue 2
r/iems • Budget BEST IEM FOR GAMING ->I use the truth ear zero blue 2 for music and cs2 and I'll take half with them the bad is amazing and directional audio is amazing can hear all the opponents
r/iems • what is best for csgo and music ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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