TRUTHEAR - ZERO:BLUE Series

I have 10-ish different models in the 10€ to 150€ range, mostly for PUBG and about 3000 hours in the game. Here are my top picks: - Tripowin Vivace 35€ - Simgot EM6L 120€ - Truthear Crinacle Zero blue 60€ (need AMP&DAC) - QKZ x HBB 20€ In that order. For other games, the Simgot and Crinacle Zero jump higher. The next ones can do, but not competitive: - Moondrop Quarks DSP 15€ - 7Hz Salnotes Zero 25€ - Apple earpods 3.5mm 20€ - KZ Zex Pro Crn 40€ Can't recommend for PUBG: - Moondrop Chu 25€ - Brainwavz Omega 15€ I recommend checking Fresh Reviews on Youtube, he checked many pricier models...

I found them lacking sound strength and volume when using onboard audio or an average soundcard. It does not need to be an expensive AMP, a decent usb-c dongle can do. For example, the Jcally JM6 Pro, even the Apple dongle. That's 10-20€. I use the Akliam PD4 and 4.4mm (balanced) cables. A portable AMP& DAC like that costs 50-100€, examples would be the Truthear Shio, Moondrop Dawn Pro, Fiio KA3, etc. If you decide on the Truthear Zero Blue 2, they have an option of getting the JM6 Pro for about 5€ when getting it in a bundle.

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!

It means you’re gonna enjoy the zero: red more than the zero blue

I bought some zero reds and the buds weren't in the box. Like... cardboard hadn't been bent where the buds would sit, so doubt it was stolen and returned. Looks like they were never put in from factory. A photo and an explanation to Amazon and they sent a return label and then replaced no questions asked. Amazon has been good for me for iem, no further issues at all. Depends on your country and your Amazon history, but I would say it is quicker and safer than other places. Having said all that, depending on the store, aliexpress has been brilliant too, just a lot slower for postage

It depends on the person, for me personally the lack of bass takes away from my comp games. Where i wanna hear the explosives and the gunshots, while still having a precise and good soundstage. I believe the truthear x crinacle zero is quite abit better than the hexa in terms of fps, but I do agree with you on the kefine delci top tier without a doubt.

I'm split on it, as long as you don't use the bass boost adapter the reds are closer to the Harmon target. But you lose just a bit of detail. With the bass boost adapter. I'd take the blues every time https://preview.redd.it/xzynydy7g61e1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6adfd76e29fc9619d08efea7d8e44c5c6f1bfbe8

It's nice to hear your impression of them, given you have experience with other sets. I have been using them since Jan 4, swapping between the ZERO:2, Truthear Gate, Zero RED and Hexa and the Moondrop MOCA. At first I was reluctant about placing them above the Zero RED, and got blasted in the comments for saying they sound better than budget wired IEMs. But honestly yes I agree with you. The ROBIN have excellent sound presentation.

This is my first iem. And omg i made a fantastic decision. It completely suits my genres and i very much like its tuning . For the price it’s the best for me . But now i am really into Iems , so I recently purchased Aful P5 for 150 dollar in 11.11 sale , so that will be an upgrade and i will still use Zero Red , maybe it will become my office/work iem .

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

I have truthear zero blue 2 and moondrop rays i like the moondrop rays more and they are far more comfortable

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).

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).

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)

Месье! Посоветуй Не могу подобрать уши к shanling m1 plus. Слушаю в основном металы и электронку. Сразу кажется с непривычки, что вообще нет баса Castor pro с тублерами 1100 - уже почти к ним привык, но чего то не хватает. V образные TRN white tiger - середина и вокал сильно лезут вперед, отодвигая остальное на задний план. че-то не идут Truthear Crinacle zero - слабо звучат, но дефолтный кабель паршивый, норм кабель еще едет Вот теперь на форуме вместо вышеперечисленных рекомендуют эти KZ ZVX PRO, мол на голову выше звучат, хотя везде пишут, что баса маловато Как бы ты сравнил эти уши с вышеперечисленными? Спасибо!

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

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.

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!

Truthear zero blue for me. Played lots of cs2 with it and it was great. It's also a pick for many others, I also don't mind the Harman tuning for music. Overall a cool set but the nozzle is chunky (6.5mm)

I've got both. It's kinda hard decision. Both are good, just zero reds are better in technicalities and maybe slightly in detail retrieval. Cadenza is great too, has a tactical bass, very cool to listen to heavy metal and the drums double kick, you can literally feel the texture. Also cadenzas are slightly warmer than zero reds which are even more neutral but with less midbass and that makes them being "less warm". Honestly if I had to buy only one, I'd stick with zero reds since for me they are more versatile IEMs and with the impedance adapter they go pretty close to the cadenzas sound signature. Either way you cannot go wrong. Edit: Also Zero reds take better the EQ than cadenzas in my experience. I guess that's due to the dual dynamic drivers.

Blues over reds for gaming. I'd say budget wise they're definitely a more affordable pair of iems compared to most

Go for thruthear x crinicle blue 2 

I love the Fiio JH5 with my Xbox. I’d also recommend the Truthear Zero Blue.

for me, the real problem of zero red and blue is not their sound but their comfort is the problem. 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’ve been super happy with them, and came from the zero reds (which I loved). It took a minute to get the fit (tips make a big difference) but once I got it, I was golden. I’ve noticed, with these, they don’t always “wow” with incredible detail, at least initially. It’s in the middle of the session when you really feel how much power is packed in that case. I don’t know, they are just totally fun. It’s like a little orchestra is jammed into a walnut shell stuffed in your ear. Sounds weird. Sounds goooood, though. I do think, one day, I’ll go nuts and spend $1,000. That’s the five-year plan, anyway, because who doesn’t want to drop a fat bill for maaaaaybe 10% more clarity you aren’t sure is even there?

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

i’d go for the crinacle zeros (red or blue) and the hexas honestly. great for the price

Personally I like the Trio and the Vader Balanced over any of the Truthear Zeros. You can get the Trio or Vader Balanced for under $30, and with a good cable from KBEar, you will still be under the price of the Zeros, and have better overall tonality, without the oddball shortcomings of the Zeros. I still feel, personally, that the Zero Blue is better than the Blue2. But I am in a minority for this opinion.

Personally I like the Trio and the Vader Balanced over any of the Truthear Zeros. You can get the Trio or Vader Balanced for under $30, and with a good cable from KBEar, you will still be under the price of the Zeros, and have better overall tonality, without the oddball shortcomings of the Zeros. I still feel, personally, that the Zero Blue is better than the Blue2. But I am in a minority for this opinion.

Personally I like the Trio and the Vader Balanced over any of the Truthear Zeros. You can get the Trio or Vader Balanced for under $30, and with a good cable from KBEar, you will still be under the price of the Zeros, and have better overall tonality, without the oddball shortcomings of the Zeros. I still feel, personally, that the Zero Blue is better than the Blue2. But I am in a minority for this opinion.

Either the Cadenza or the Zero Red with fiio btr11 it adds some warmth but not too much.

Moondrop chu 2 or Tripowin vivace + some cheap dongle is my rec , something like truthear zero is a little bit better

I went to my local shop to try out some “endgame” level of iems today since I am on off day, and saw this new Truthear Zero Blue 2 on the shelf. So while waiting to test the other kilobucks iems, out of curiosity i reached out and tried the Blue 2, and….it is so damn good I thought i was hallucinating. So to make sure i wasnt being dramatic, i tried other thieaudio prestige ltd and “almostexact” same shell size 64 audio u6t and it proved that I wasnt. Dont get me wrong, blue 2 doesnt out resolve any of those kilobuck iems, but the tuning is so good! When dirextly compared to u6t, u6t sounded like theres a something lacking on the treble? Not sure if its the unit issue but blue 2 sounded so much better and natural. Just the technical aspect isnt comparable especially when full band of bass/drums/guitars coming in u6t I am still able to pinpoint everything while blue 2 is more of a mess. Blue 2 i personally feel that the vocals and treble is just nice 👌, and smooth! Not to mention very comfortable too. I have some endgame level sets and still plan to get this one just for everyday beater set! Tldr; Its crazy how much quality 64.99 can get you in 2025!

Blue 2 is much much better in comfort! With smaller nozzle size and overall size of the iem.

Reds are more balanced or less V shape than Blue 2 for me and Blue 2 sounds more resolving to me too

My zero blue 2 butterfly girl is cute, and MOONDROP dawn pro

I enjoy the truth ear zero blue 2

I enjoy my truth ear zero blue 2 and Sivga que

I enjoy my truth ear zero blue 2

I have the original zero blue and it’s too sensitive for my ps5 controller and I get background buzz not sure if the same would happen on the red or blue two

That data doesn't particularly surprise me, the zero reds are excellently tuned, solid in terms of technicalities and at exactly the price most people are willing to pay for something like that. I also have the hexas and they are excellent as well.

That data doesn't particularly surprise me, the zero reds are excellently tuned, solid in terms of technicalities and at exactly the price most people are willing to pay for something like that. I also have the hexas and they are excellent as well.

It's also not consistent, I've heard iems costing hundreds and up to 1k+ dollars that I wouldn't take over things like the zero reds, the hexas or even the kinera wyverns.

Truthear x crinacle zero blue not the 2 version but the OG

For gaming under 100 truthear crinacle zero without a doubt

It seems the Chu 2 is a highly regarded iem here, well if you go outside your comfort zone, I mean see outside the box there are many better budget options to consider, here 7hz Salnotes Zero 2 is a slightly more bassy version of the Chu 2, a good allrounder Blon Z300 is basically a very balanced set with good sub bass and a clean unspicy treble, comes with a decent 4.4mm balanced cable  QKZ xHBB is my fav budget basshead, it can produce immersive reverberating sub bass rumble with the right matching eartips (Spinfit CP100 for me), it also has good soundstage and imaging, with clean vocal and treble clarity too The KZ Saga is a rare KZ with a very well balanced neutral tuning, not lacking or boosting any part of the frequencies, with the right matching eartips it can qualify as an budget audiophile quality basshead, especially the bass version CCA Trio can be considered as a small upgrade from the Castor Bass with less overwhelming bass intensity and a more balanced set with a clean un-muddy sub bass focus Truthear Zero (blue) are mostly balanced sounding, with good imaging and soundstage, has good bass punch and texture

These are some that caught my attention when I researched before getting my first set in this price range. TBH the budget space is so crowded that it's really hard to pick. I feel like as long as it doesn't have overly negative reviews, and physically fit your ear great, you'll be ok. Hell, some people are even happier with some more budget sets in the $20 range. My top picks based on build are - Moondrop Lan - Kefine Klean (I own and love) or maybe spend a bit more for - Kefine Delci for the metal build and smaller body overall. If you want something prettier with a resin build (a bit lighter) - Kiwi Ears Cadenza (cheapest in this short list) - Truthear Red or - Truthear Blue 2 (also popular, but some complain about it being big) I think these are still pretty balanced, only a bit warm leaning - Inawaken Dawn MS (but looks to be leaning warmer, slightly V-shaped than neutral, which is not bad since neutral can be boring sometimes) I think the Truthears were popular for their technicals and great for EQ (tining), in which you said you don't need, though. least bass to most bass is probably Lan < Reds < Cadenza < Kefines < Blue 2 < Inawaken Dawn MS again, all still pretty balanced, the ones that are more on the right just have a bit more bass presence If you can spend a bit more, a very popular pick is the Truthear Hexa. More neutral and brighter (less bass) than the others listed. Or maybe the ew300 which looks pretty neutral but not as bright as the hexa.

Truthear Blue 2’s for me

Truthear zero blue 1, but those are quite large on the nozzle, i didnt find it comfortable for long gaming session. Tho Impressive footstep sound even with alot of explosive and gunshot.

For loooooong sessions without any fatigue whatsoever I'd do either the Zero Red or step up and get the KZ Sonata (with all switches off)

NOT the truthear zero blues. Awful pair of IEM's with my experience. The wall hack experience is not there. I 100% suggest the EW300's or some other suggestion

In my expereince, the truthear zero blues, even with a seal (that is pretty hard to achieve in some people's cases like mine) don't do gaming all that well. First the gunshots are shouty so they cover up sound queues, the bass is alright and boosts the right frequencies for footsteps in-game that are deeper but the imaging, soundstage and vertical imaging was quite poor. If you are willing to gamble with the fit, they are a pretty OK pair of IEM's but they are starting to show their age 100%. For music they are quite lifeless so there's that. You could wait for the Truthear Zero Blue 2 which has a smaller nozzle with nicer bass but still similar "clean" sounding tuning. Maybe they'll fix the technicalities with this upcoming second version. I'd much rather pick the EW300's, the Kefine Delci (for a similar price)

How big are the nozzles? I had to return the red zero as they were too big for my ears. Currently using chu ii with w3 ii and very impressed still!

Got it. How "large" are they in reality? I could not get my motorbike helmet on with the zero red. Can get helmet on with chu ii with balaclava. Taking off needs practice ha.

I would mainly use them for gaming. Right now I own the truthear blues but they are starting to sound low. I saw the orchestra recommended for gaming but what would happen if I use the xenns for gaming? Are the specs worse for that? Thanks in advance

I just bought the zero blues, are they not good?? Whys everyone recommending the red? I just wanna use it for gaming and rock and metal

I would suggest IEMs. Good entry pairs would be Truth Ear Crinicle Blue or Crinicle Red for Warzone. These run $50-60. Then purchasing a USB mic. A $50 pair of IEMs will vastly out perform a $150 gaming headset. Once I switched I never went back. The sound quality is night and day.

zero reds will always be my answer

You should also ask yourself if you are cool with foam tips since this zero 2 is tuned with foams in mind. I personally dont like them as I find them uncomfortable because they make my inner ear very warm and sweaty quickly. Just looking at the graphs, I bet the zero 2 is a bit more dynamic feeling than the Hexa, though note weight with some vocals using silicone might be on the brighter side. Hexas are very easy to enjoy as their sound signature is inoffensive, slightly laid back and warm. They can also seem a bit "boring" in comparison to a more Harman tuning.

Then the Zero 2 may be a pretty compelling option honestly.

I had similar story, so I have this friend/colleague since in college year then we work together in same company for the last 11 years...he is very picky person when it's come about gadget, bike, apparel etc...when I bought kadenz I let him try and he asked me if we can go to audio store because he loved it but he doesnt have budget to buy kadenz so I bring him to test many iems in my friend audio store...he is apple fanboy from macbook, mac mini, airpods and airpods max he have it and I said to him this iems will blow your ear with only half or maybe 1/4 airpods cost...3 hours in audiostore try from monarch mk3 to chu 2, he said to me he love truthear nova and zero red but sadly the store only have demo unit because both of them is out of stock...he decide to pre-order zero red maybe 2-3 months until available then he asked me if he can borrow one of my iem then he chose Kefine Klean or simgot ea500lm and he chose Klean, now he try to find portable dac for his liking...so IMO iems come with many profiles thats why I like about iem worlds, even in price range 50-80 some people will find it's much better from airpods pro...I'm new in this world too, I try to enjoy some iem in several price range because no one fit for all...

My thoughts exactly! I’m very sensitive to treble, I have the zero reds, delci and now the explorers. Everyone call the reds neutral, and they sound really amazing, very natural tuning, but cause me fatigue after an hour listening at mid volume. The explorers are, to my ears, just as natural, but with a richer, more textured (and punchier) bass and don’t cause me any fatigue due to treble. I’m loving it so far

zero red's too bassy, KZ sets are more tuned brightly, I like treble to the point where they get sibilant, way more then bass.

yes they are incredibly bad QC wise, I just like the tuning of some KZ or CCA stuff more then the zero red. (Not saying all KZ > zero red)

Preach! My daily drivers are Hexa’s and Blue 2’s

Knowing your recommendations here, do you have any experience with the 7hz Timeless. I have them and I like the bass on them (once I EQ a bass bump into them) but Ive read a lot of ppl saying they’re disappointed by the bass and Im wondering what something better would sound like. Im wondering how they compare to what youve mentioned above because I def like bass but Ive been underwhelmed by the Zero Blue 2s (rather fatigue-ing).

First of all: I am not an expert in hi-fi. I'm just a simple man who was looking for good IEMs, and this is only my subjective opinion. The IEMs I was looking for should cost between $50 and $150 and should have balanced, lively bass with pleasant treble that does not tire the ears. So far, I have tried many IEMs and tested them on my PC and smartphone without any additional devices. No DAC, no amp. It was important to me that they were ready to use right out of the box. For me, good sound is when it is carried by lively bass and deep frequencies that guide you through the music, especially for drum and bass and metal. Low frequencies, and especially bass, form the basis of a good listening experience; that's the primary purpose of why I prefer hi-fi headphones, to get into it. My rotation: **≈ 50$ IEMs which I tested:** LINSOUL TANGZU Wan'er LINSOUL SIMGOT EW200 MOONDROP CHU II LINSOUL 7Hz x Crinacle Zero:2 KZ Castor LINSOUL KZ ZS10 PRO 2 LINSOUL KZ ZS10 PRO X **≈ 100$ IEMs which I tested:** LINSOUL SIMGOT EW300 ARTTI T10 Pro TRUTHEAR Hexa Surprisingly, only two of the IEMs I tested impressed me with their overall bass reproduction. I couldn't decide between the KZ PRO 2 and the ZERO BLUE 2, but in the end I chose the BLUE 2 because it offers the best overall package. For me, the ZERO BLUE 2 is simply badass right out of the box. These were the only IMEs that had this deep sounding I was looking for. https://preview.redd.it/fm66t5fl5uef1.jpg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=87099e1c617e96b62bb51f28fe01520ebe96a0c6 https://preview.redd.it/pyn3x43m5uef1.jpg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=721c67332e8f8dd3db7ed8ac6e948c098e174871

I do prefer the nova over the Hexa, and the tuning is closer to the blue:2

I'm using an IEM and a headphone. IEM when gaming and I want to tryhard. My headphone is a very high-end sennheiser... let me just say. my Truthear Zero 2 is above in sound quality AND gives more precise sounds than my Sennheiser headphones. I bought it from here (apparently it's sold out now): [https://hangout.audio/products/b2d-bundle?variant=41853017653296](https://hangout.audio/products/b2d-bundle?variant=41853017653296) The catch with IEM's is, that you also need a DAC+Amplifier. If you have an Iphone dongle (note, ONLY the USA dongle works, the EU variant has lower voltage support), that is usually good enough for the IEM to support it. If you want to go the extra mile... https://www.amazon.com/CX31993-MAX97220-Digital-Portable-decoding/dp/B0CWRFD81C?th=1<--- This is really good and it doesnt cost much EDIT: Just don't forget to change the sound quality to "24bit 48k Hz".... because by default the dongle uses 32bit sound, and that can cause issues with games (instability).

Zero red.  Why? Someone liked my review of it and sent me a $250 planar. Then another. Then another.  Then i got an lg v20 for my bday but they canceled the order but they sent the phone anyways.  I spent $55 and got $550 worth of free shit. 

Kiwi Aether $170 usd, people are loving this Artti T10 $75 usd, probably best budget planar MP145 $159 usd, I find it heavy, bulky and the wire doesn't curve over my ear well but I can't complain about the weight, it's built like a tank. People say these were silently revised. I'm not sure what to believe. S12 2024 $199, fixes the sharp treble of the S12 pro but people say S12 pro + EQ is endgame. S12 pro on sale can be had for $80-$120 but is $169 The MP145 is the best one I've used but it's the only planar I've used. It sounds so damn good but I add bass with EQ. It sounds resolving, fast, deep bass, great detail, separation and staging. Just sounds a whole notch better than the zero red. Everything the red lacks the MP145 does well. Comes with 3 different tuning filters, leather pouch, nice cable. It sounds notably different, more transparent, than a dynamic driver like the red. According to how they graph the T10 would have more bass due to having less highs. The S12 looks peaky and I'd avoid it, however, while the MP145 isn't sibilant it's a little bright in the 8khz region. The T10 would be a safer choice and it also has more air on the highest frequencies (18khz, but don't let that be a decision factor - it has more air in the 10khz-15khz range). Below 2khz they're all rougly the same looking. For $75 USD I'm looking at the T10 for myself. https://preview.redd.it/r8zxi4t3hooe1.png?width=1162&format=png&auto=webp&s=1ee5dffbc5b0d1bd756a650e5acfcdfde098d83f

Add the delci, T10, zero 2, zero red, S08, chu 2, gate. I haven't heard it but the hexa is "light on bass," but I heard they're excellent otherwise. Personally I would get the T10 or S08 because they're planars. I have a zero red, gate, chu 2, zero 2. In terms of out of the box sound I find the Chu 2 to be the most exciting and lush and the most comfortable (it's absolutely TINY). I found gate too bright and the zero 2 kinda weak in note-weight but all of these things are "well tuned". If bass is your thing the zero red with some mucking around with PeaceAPO on PC (like matched to a singularity) absolutely *delivers.*

First was zero red. I use it every day. Gone through 2 cables and use dunu tips. Excellent iem.  Im curious about the t10. 

Don't over think it - you're bound to buy something recommended here and will most likely love it like the rest of us. Decide if you want lean bass, neutral bass or heavy bass and go from there. If you don't like the rest of the sound signature it's easy to use an equalizer. Zero Red for a neutral tuning + slight bass lift Aoshida E20 for a little more bass Hexa if you don't like much bass MS-1 galaxy if wanting super cheap (it's 16 or 17) or V-shape Also cheap is the wan'er and chu II if i remember correctly. I have a medium to large sized head and the zero red fits me fine. My girlfriends ears are small and they stick out like a sore thumb for her and are unusable.

Tangzu xuan nv Zero red is massive Hexa bass quality is worse than 20 dollar iems

So I just broke my earbuds, and I decided to get some IEMs, and I stumbled across [this post](https://www.reddit.com/r/iems/comments/1iw9jxu/best_iems_for_fps_gaming_the_results_may_surprise/) He scores like this >The way I determine if an iem (or headphone) is good for gaming is by 3 main categories: soundstage, imaging, and sound separation. A good and accurate soundstage has good width (x), height (y), and depth (z). Imaging, or stereo imaging, is the spacial perception and ability to perceive the precise placement of sounds. Essentially directional audio. I.e left, right, center, back, top left, etc. Sound separation in a iem or headphone is the ability to pick up different sounds at once without it overlapping each other. So the ability to hear explosions go off, gun shots, gadgets, footsteps, etc without distorting the other sounds. I'd agree with that, and I went with his overall recommendation of the Zero Blue 2, Simgot EM6L is his highest rated but I normally have ear fit issues and I really don't want an earbud stuck in my ear. Anyways I'm quite happy with it, and immediately picked up on the sound separation, currently listening to some music and it's quite nice for that too.

Mine just arrived… and I found it weak as hell. I’m a basshead, not an audiophile btw, so I dgaf about all that "oh, the sound is clean, crystal clear, bla bla bla" stuff. That’s just fancy talk to me. I wanted a pair of headphones that would shake even my eyebows, so I could just throw on some rap or trance/techno and melt into the bass. I researched the hell out of it until I found the ZERO series. Reviews always said it was more bass-heavy and all that. And yeah, it kinda is, but way too weak for my taste. Max volume on both my phone and PC, and the headphones just don’t deliver. And yes, I’m using a JM6 Pro DAC (CX31993 x MAX97220) before anyone says I need a DAC. Even my girl’s cheap QKZ AK6 is WAY louder. The quality is worse, obviously, but it’s way louder, even without a DAC. Years ago, I had two Razer Hammerheads, the V1 and the Pro V2, and holy shit, *those* were some badass headphones. At just 60% volume, the bass was already hitting hard, shaking my ears and everything—and that was without a DAC, just the raw power of the headphones. Back then, I was still in school, riding the bus in another dimension, man. Nowadays, I can’t find anything like those. I’ve even tried top-tier brands (SENNHEISER), even premium TWS earbuds (Hyphen 2), and they’re EXTREMELY weak and in every review, people kept saying it was THE bass-heavy TWS… yeah, right. You just can’t trust audiophile reviews, man.

The problem isn't the tunning, the tunning is fine to me, but actually it's the power output, to me 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 know how to explain in technical terms (I'm not an audiophile as I said), but the best example I can give of what I'm seeking is the Razer Hammerhead Pro V2, since I used one of these in like 2015/2016. https://preview.redd.it/wc05xooljhre1.png?width=1280&format=png&auto=webp&s=94aaec0c90420cf7da5275e9f4cbed41fb48b9bb I know that for audiphiles this one might not even be in the conversation or is a crap sounding iem idk, but I'm saying about power output, like this iems I remember that at 60% colume the bass already makes my ears tremble, and not in a way that it overcomes the rest of the frequencies (ie too much bass tuned), no, I still could hear vocals and mid/high tones just fine (maybe not as "crystal clear" like audiophiles like to say...), but the bass output was just a punch in the ear at every beat, I'm trying to find something like that again, since I can't find those Hammerheads originals anymore. I don't know if that is just a matter of getting a better DAC, or amplifier to raise the output volume of the ZERO:BLUE2, but if those Razer could do that back in 2015 even without a DAC, it doesn't make sense to me needing it now on a supposedly better iem.

"With proper amplification" you mean getting an external amp like this? https://preview.redd.it/9bdy1m894ire1.png?width=2000&format=png&auto=webp&s=82861d20f64be8bfdae3554d169780b1a4f4bc9d Because if that is the case, again, 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

Are the kz castor pros available in your area? They're $25 USD where I'm at and they're great for final fantasy, apex legends, palworld, counter strike, returnal, and cyberpunk 2077. If not, the zero blue 2's are a great pick.

I second IEM's. I bought the Truth Ear Crinical Reds for like $50 and was absolutely blown away. Then he released the Blue 2's and since I have smaller ear canals I basically bought the same set a second time. Now that I've experienced IEM's I'll never go back. You can hear EVERY individual detail.

Dude they are fantastic. I highly recommend trying them. The truth ear zeros actually have dual drivers. One for treble and one for bass. I play The Finals alot more than I should. It's notorious for not having a good audio mix. Even in that game I can distinguish foot steps with explosions happening all around me. They're about $50 too. Definitely worth trying out.

My other IEMs are the Hidizs MP145, KZ PRX and ZAR, Rosefinch, Zero Red, Zero 2, and ancient Ety ER4S. I mostly just listen to the Punch, MP145 and ZAR for portable. I love classic rock the most like Grateful Dead, Steely Dan, Beatles, Dylan, Zeppelin, etc. But I listen to everything, love classical and jazz, and EDM and Hip-hop and bassy pop, soul.

What are you using to stream Spotify? It's not as bad as many claim, though for CD quality you want something like Tidal, Qobuz or Amazon HD music. Does your £400 budget include a dac or a DAP or just the phones? £50 will get you some really good IEMs by the way to start out on, Truthear Zero Red or even the Zero 2 (£25). Get both and see how you get on. If you want over ear headphones then I'd suggest the Audio Technics MT50x or the Sennheiser HD560S both around £100 or so, easy to drive and neutral sounding.

I'm interested but going to wait for reviews, even though I suspect like most previous Crinacle collabs there will be an intense wall of hype that doesn't necessarily reflect the reality. I have all 4 of the Crinacle Zeroes and don't really listen to any of them as they are all just "OK", but in each case I have at least one other IEM that I prefer in some way. The main thing that interests me about these though is that the Blue/Red are both very close to something I'd listen to a lot, were it not for the massive nozzle. My thoughts on them all: * 7Hz Zero - for this tuning I prefer the original Chu, other than the crappy fixed cable. Chu sounds more resolving. Both have issues with some treble grain so I don't think either is objectively better than the other in that respect. * 7Hz Zero 2 - sounds a bit blunted to me, for this kind of warm tuning it feels a bit too "safe" and I find the QKZ HBB beats it in every way other than looks. * Truthear Zero (OG Blue) - Was innovative in some ways but it's actually only about 70% target-compliant not "full Harman". The HBB Khan is basically the same IEM made slightly better (jftr, it literally *is* the same IEM, from the same factory, with a different faceplate and tweaked tuning - I believe even the drivers are identical). * Truthear Zero Red - This one stands out in that there still isn't anything with quite the same tuning around the same price, but I find it pretty meh in terms of technicalities. It causes far too much ear canal discomfort without a sufficient payoff to be worth it, so I basically gave up on trying to listen to it. I have enough other IEMs at similar price of just above that are better such as the Artti T10, Kefine Delci and Dunu Titan S - in fairness to the Red, none of these were available at the same price point when it released and none of them has quite the same tuning. Closest thing to a direct upgrade I have is the Juzear 41t, which is nearly 3x the price and has [venting problems](https://old.reddit.com/r/iems/comments/1insj4z/some_thoughts_on_the_juzear_clear_and_myer_audio/). From what I've seen of the Blue 2 graphs, it sits somewhere between the OG Blue and the Red. The tweaked eargain is similar to the Khan, but it takes bass in the opposite direction, which looks more like the Red. It's also been said by some people that the Aoshida E20 is "the Khan with a smaller nozzle" Although personally I don't hear anything like that. It's a lot more neutral, so that's another comparison I'd like to see as it may be quite similar. In fact out of these, the E20 graph is the one that looks the most like the Blue 2. Now that Crinacle has his own IEM brand, I wonder if these will be the last ever Crinacle collab? What's interesting is that despite all the effort to make the nozzle smaller on these and Crinacle himself clearly acknowledging that it was a problem, people who have tried the 3 new CrinEar IEMs say that they all have huge nozzles.

I would avoid the Zero Red unless you have quite large ears because the nozzles are huge, so it can be uncomfortable or painful depending on your ear canals. The Cadenza is a solid choice, quite often comes up as people's long-term favourite IEM even after they get more expensive ones. The Kefine Klean is good as well and feels quite high quality because of the metal shell, but with metal shells you do need to take a bit more care about condensation & should get some silica gel to store with it. Between the Klean and the Cadenza you can't go too far wrong, so I'd buy whichever one is cheapest if there's a big price difference, or get whichever one you like the look of the most.

If you have medium ear canals the Red will most likely be pretty uncomfortable. I find them unwearable and I have pretty average-sized ears.

Howdy r/iems, I received a review copy of the Truthear X Crinacle Zero Blue 2 in the mail a few days ago and I wanted to share my thoughts. Let's talk about the good, the bad, the adapter, and the many changes Blue 2 brings to the Truthear Zero line. **How does it look?** Compared to the shimmery waves of the original Zero Blue, the faceplate of the Blue 2 has a bolder, more textured design reminiscent of petals or leaves. The refresh is a welcome one as I find the sharper relieve of the pattern on the Blue 2 a much more eye-catching and aesthetically appealing design. The shape of the faceplace itself is virtually unchanged while the nozzle diameter has shrunk from 6.8mm to 6.2mm, along with about a 5mm reduction in nozzle length. I tried to illustrate the differences in the album. They paired it with the most widely praised Truthear cable to date, the double helix 2-core design. It's similar to the cable that comes with the Truthear Gate, except here we have a straight 3.5mm termination rather than the right angled one. This is likely to accommodate use of the bass adapter and I personally prefer a straight termination if I'm using a dongle DAC with my phone. The simple black contrasts nicely with the Blue/Purple iridescence of the shell, and keeps true to the Truthear formula of providing a simple, handsome cable. **How does it feel?** 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. Many have said a 0.6mm reduction in nozzle size hardly seems like a significant difference, but this fails to account for the reduced nozzle length. 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. The cable has a matte finish and minimal memory. It seems to be the least tangle prone Truthear cable to date, so I understand why they included it. The earhooks are comfortably shaped and hug the back of my ears well for a secure fit. The chin cinch works as expected, and I experienced virtually no microphonic interference. **How does it sound?** The important part. I'd like to start by saying that this is the most tip-dependent set of in ear monitors I've ever encountered. I'm a flat-head by nature so the Harman tuning is just a bit too much "fun" for me in general. I like a vocal-forward or soft v-shaped sound signature normally, and I can do a little bass boost sometimes, but I need a comfortably extended treble to accompany any tuning. This was not what I found in my first impression of the Zero Blue 2. I used the stock silicone tips with no bass adapter for my first listen. I stepped into the Harman immersion of it all (I get why you like it Harman fans, it's just a lot), and I found a set that excelled at a tuning that's not for me. 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. Then I put it to "the test". 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. To be fair, I haven't met a Harman tuning that's passed that test yet. But I decided to to tip-roll to see if we could make the sound a bit more comfortable. Truthear not-so-subtly implies that you should use foam tips by giving you a whole bunch of them, so I swapped tips and went in for round 2. Huge difference. I was able to make it through the entire song without feeling like I was going to die at any moment. The next day I saw the release video Crinacle made about the Blue 2 and it started to make even more sense. The set was specifically tuned with foam tips in mind to deaden the more troublesome high frequencies, with silicone provided for those that like a spicy time. With the troublesome treble tamed, I enjoyed a nice, Harman-y experience. I was asked to test out how the set takes to EQ, and honestly that's a major strength. The sub bass and treble extention combined with the driver configuration allow the set to essentially transform into any flavor you like. I auto-eq'd my set to the original Zero Red target, and I found better noteweight and extension (both sides) on the Blue 2 while A/B testing, along with a more dynamic, less "flat" soundstage. Then I remembered the 5 ohm bass adapter. **Lets adapt.** How much of a difference does a little 5 ohm impedance bump make? A whole hell of a lot actually. I'm going to link to Super Review's Squig here to give you an idea: [https://squig.link/?share=Harman\_Adjusted\_Target,Super\_22\_Target,IEF\_Comp\_Target,Truthear\_Zero\_Blue\_2,Truthear\_Zero\_Blue\_2\_foam,Truthear\_Zero\_Blue\_2\_5ohm](https://squig.link/?share=Harman_Adjusted_Target,Super_22_Target,IEF_Comp_Target,Truthear_Zero_Blue_2,Truthear_Zero_Blue_2_foam,Truthear_Zero_Blue_2_5ohm) As you can see, 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. However I got a bit cocky and grabbed my 10ohm adapter from the Zero Red to try out. Don't do that. It made everything muddy and boomy. This thing is super sensitive to impedance changes so use a clean, audiophile grade DAC with <1ohm of added impedance if you're thinking about getting one. And if you're reading this you might already have one. I used a Jcally JM6 Pro for testing. 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. **Final thoughts.** **Who should buy this set?** Harman fans. It has great extension on both sides of it's FR and technical capabilities that punch above weight. However, foam tips are required for those with treble sensitivity. With the adapter plugged it, bassheads are going to like the much warmer sound and textured low-end. And anyone that liked the original Blue should love Blue 2 and its added versatility. **Who should avoid it?** Those that don't want to use foam tips, or don't want to adapt their way to a basshead set, and those that will not/ can not EQ. Pure flatheads wont find a native tuning to their liking, and neither will those that prefer a brighter balance. Your getting a warm IEM with the Blue 2, any way you slice it. The Zero Blue 2 is a nice improvement over the original that essentially makes the first obsolete. That's what we like to see in a second generation. And while I do think the Blue 2 is a very fun addition to my collection, I'll be waiting for the Zero Red 2 to satisfy my stock-flathead desires. Thanks for reading.

Yup, review copy just got in. 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.

Cara para 70% das pessoas que vieram de fones comuns, vão preferir o D13, ele é um fone com bastante graves, o Zero Red é bem neutro, provavelmente, você vai odiar um ea500, um Titan s, um Heyday, que são frios e analíticos.

Se tu comparar o gráfico no squiglink você irá ver a diferença entre o Timeless AE e o Zero Red, pô, não tem como tu chamar o Timeless AE de neutro, o Heyday possui bem menos graves que o Red e o Timeless, bem menos mesmo, sua fonte deve estar zoando seus fones

Kiwi Ears Cadenza's are the best I've heard for Music only. I preferr them over the t3+, Zero red's, EW300 adn even Hexa's.

I can’t wait for the Truthear x Crinacle Zero Blue 2 to drop. Currently use the OG ones for gaming and music but it sounds like they’re taking all of the good things from the reds plus more and putting them into these new upcoming ones. Plus they’re going to come with a mic!

vc conseguiria me recomendar esses fones de assinaturas variadas ? já tive um zsn pro, não curti muito, um edc pro e um edx pro, esses gostei de ambos, mas o que mais curti até hoje foi o zero blue msm, qual devo pegar de diferente ?

I have had both of them plus my current ones of the Shure 215 SE Pro. The bose ones were definitely my favorite. They were so comfortable and the sound was amazing. My dog broke them after about two years. Now I can't find a pair that isn't crazy expensive because they are discontinued (at least can't find them in canada) The truthear ones I am not sure if I got a defective pair but the sound was really muffled regardless what I did with my sound settings. I only used them for about a week. They were alright for comfort. Then I bought the shure 215 pro and I found them really good. They were really close in sound quality to bose. They are pretty comfortable too because they are really light. I ended up buying a second pair to have as a back up. They aren't as expensive as the bose either but I think they are a really good option. I know a few pros use them but I can't remember which ones

No problem. I think it's likely I just got a defective pair of truthears. You can order them both off of Amazon though and just return the pair you don't like too

I think you should get the truthear zero 2, they are the cheapest and hit the "Harmon target" the best which is good for gaming. I just want to say the duelsense will not be able to supply proper power and they will sound HORRIBLE. Look at this post for the fix: https://www.reddit.com/r/iems/comments/1l46r9b/my_ps5_experience_got_a_bit_worse_after_buying_an/

I ordered them yesterday and received them a few hours ago, they are incredible! Thanks so much for your support. I’m blown away by the sound quality, i can hear things i never noticed before.

Yes, I got them! As someone who wasn’t an IEM user before, I was blown away by the sound quality — absolutely amazing! I can highly recommend them!

yess, its the right link, but tbh i don’t like playing games with them.

I think the surround sound isn’t good enough. I mainly play Valorant, where you need to hear exactly where footsteps are and so on. It just doesn’t sound right.

No, I just switched back to overears.

I have the qkz x hbb, and then got the zero blues. Im using mine mostly for gaming, but the blues are a deffinite upgrade over the qkz x hbb. Huge nozzle though . I heard it was big, but its really big.

Qkz x hbb are good for footsteps in cod. Only paid 15 bucks on Amazon for those which is insane for how good they are. I stepped up to truthear x crinicle blues which are better but 50 bucks.

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. So i would forget about the hexas for sure. Not sure about the nozzle size of the other ones, do some research!

Blue two is my personal favorite at the moment. I’m a big fan of harman and it hits that mark for me.

Ahhh I see didn’t read much further, sorry about that. Yah it’s definitely a bit bass forward and more opinionated than you may like. The red definitely leans closer to that than the blues for sure. If I remember correctly the bass+ on the red makes the tuning closer to the blue2 in its default state so it will be a lot less forward. Edit: RudeRick commented above and has a very good layout of IEMS to look at that should cover what you need.

Most harman tuned iems will be good for your needs. Harman is incredibly spacious in comparison to other tunings i have tried. Zero blue 1 and 2 have a good amount of subbass, aoshida e20 have lots of bass. [I suggest zero 2 with impedance, if you can't get them then aoshida with impedance or eq bass up to taste.](https://graph.hangout.audio/iem/5128/?share=JM-1_Target,E20,ZeroBLUE2_(Bass+)_(Silicone_tips),Zero_TE,ZeroBLUE2_(Bass+)_(Foam_tips)&bass=8&tilt=0&treble=-4&ear=0)

There is the new zero bluetooth or blue 2 XD. It's much smaller.

If your audio source is coming from a PC, I'd suggest the KZ PRX. Great planar sound, But it does require more power to run them, which your PC will provide. But between the two choices above, definitely the Zero Red. It's a decent sounding, dual dynamic driver IEM. I own a pair. If you're more into bassier tunes, like EDM, then maybe the Zero Blue. I don't own the blues, but my other dual dynamic driver IEM is my Castor Bass Pro. It's more V shaped than the Zero Red. And to me, better for EDM.

No, I've got them and they don't sound great if you just plug them into your pc raw. You need to buy some other extra thing. Not worth the hassle, imo.

for $50 also none, cheapest that does both well enough and is detailed would be new $65 Zero Blue:2 with impedance adapter

under $50 your best bet is Ziigaat Nuo but I'd up your budget if you can to $65 and get new Truthear Zero Blue:2 with impedance adapter

for gaming specifically Kefine Delci AE($90) > Kefine Klean($50) > EM6L($110) > Truthear Zero($60, aka. Blue 1) = Tripowin x 0diBi: Vivace($30) > Simgot EW300($80) = Truthear Zero:Blue2(70) = Truthear x Crinacle Zero: Red($65) = QKZxHBB($20) > Moondrop Rays($100) I prefer everything here except maybe Vivace and QKZxHBB over Delci AE for music tho, this is strictly for gaming how they stack up

for gaming specifically Kefine Delci AE($90) > Kefine Klean($50) > EM6L($110) > Truthear Zero($60, aka. Blue 1) = Tripowin x 0diBi: Vivace($30) > Simgot EW300($80) = Truthear Zero:Blue2(70) = Truthear x Crinacle Zero: Red($65) = QKZxHBB($20) > Moondrop Rays($100) I prefer everything here except maybe Vivace and QKZxHBB over Delci AE for music tho, this is strictly for gaming how they stack up

Beautiful setup you got there, congrats! I’m a bit further down the rabbit hole as I started with entry level ones (Chu 2, Zero 2, GATe) but upgraded recently to the RED. Waiting for the upgraded cable to arrive, in the meantime the GATe’s cable is just fine https://preview.redd.it/ndz2f2sys35e1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9067996897e9b48c51f8bc034f4516e9dc4b017c

While I feel it’s an improvement over the Chu 2/Zero 2, the RED’s fit is not for everyone and I wouldn’t recommend it as a starter IEM unless you know there’s a possibility of comfort being an issue. And the good (and bad) thing about this hobby is that there’s something new every week so there’s plenty of choices. I haven’t tested them myself but many say the Kefine Klean is an absolute steal for around the same price as the REDs.

Got these last month, then got the Crinacle Zero the next week, and I just received the Novas last week. Hexa is perfect for every genre, and using my BTR7 to give a slight bass increase, I can feel the sub bass. No distortion or muddying going on either. They killed the design for these too, I love the simple and small look.

The original Truthear Blue Zero and hell no. Was the most boring, sterile, and uncomfortable IEM I've ever used.

It’s ok if you don’t love them, not because they’re so hyped everyone has to love them. I like them a lot, but, in my experience, nozzles are too big (as many had pointed out) and can’t wear them for more than a few songs. Sound wise, it’s the same, tuning doesn’t have to appeal to everyone, that’s why there are too many options, fortunately.

simgot iems are all variations of bright tunings, with each upgrade offering better soundstage, technicalities & detail retrieval. so ew200. EM6L basically has the best soundstage, technicalities & detail retrieval under $100.

get zero red. its good for gaming (em6l is the best one). also yes you do need a dac. get fiio ja11 or ka11 (if you wanna upgrade to a flagship iem in future). you can

Maybe the tuning isnt to your liking. TBH I have the red and it doesn’t get a lot of use, some say it’s great for online gaming. I prefer the hexa a bit more. I got the blue2 recently and that’s a pretty good harman tuning. My main iem i use a lot atm is the simgot ew300 hbb. Pretty great for the price. It has a more planar sound to it though but bass is tight and punchy.

TRUTHEAR x Crinacle Zero:BLUE is probably one of my favorite IEMs for gaming that is under $100. Now if you want to spend more then i would go with the Ziigaat Arete. They are the best IEM i have used that are amazing for gaming.

you mistaken the maker in the crins zero blue 2, its truthear not 7hz. btw, did you consider the 7hz zero2 instead of the wan'ers 2? what make you go with the wan'ers 2?

I just got these and currently I have them on a 3.5 jack extension with the 5ohm adapter and they go into an EU iphone dac I was wondering if anyone can tell how much difference the jcally would make in comparison? the volume is strong and they sound good but can they get even better

I just realized that they include 4 pairs of foam tips now, 3 pairs of medium sized ones and 1 small pair. Personally, I am not a big fan of them just because of how they feel. https://preview.redd.it/q8a06h0ow8ne1.png?width=182&format=png&auto=webp&s=9fbb0e4f9d1e2c8ee3bd24720ceaa0aad01a4b8f

Nope, it's easier to drive. The Original Blues are 10Ω Reds are 17.5Ω.

I did this when I first got my ccz emeralds, I used to use the KZ zsn pro Xs and I thought it was not that different, but after a week or so and I tried my old KZs and I realised a massive difference. I also did this when I got my zero Reds with the same results.

Ive had all the Truthear Zero Blue, Blue2 and Reds and imo they all were all great, from my experience, gaming with all of them were great. I wouldn't say one is better than another as the difference between them all for things like trying to hear footsteps is negligible. I have since sold the Blue2 and Reds, but I do still have the original Truthear Blues and the Simgot Supermix 4, along with some Sennheiser HD560s which are openback headphones and I still use IEMs for gaming more as I prefer the isolation and comfort (for very long sessions). I have tried a good amount of tips to find which ones I find the most comfortable tho.

The original blues and the Reds come with silicone eartips and the blue2s are the ones that come with 3 or 4 pairs of foam tips, they do come with silicones, but they sound different with them. Imo silicone tips are more comfortable and more convenient as with foam, you need to smush it down, then it expands in your ear. The original blues and reds have a big nozzle, so if you have a small ear canal, it may be a problem. In terms of sound, the different colours do sound pretty different, but it's not like the song is going to sound like a brand new song. the original blues and blue2s both follow the Harmon 2019 IE target, so extra bass and treble, however the blue2s with the silicone tips have a lot of treble which most people would consider way too much. The foams calm it down a lot. reds have extra bass and a neutral amount of treble. I think if you don't have much or any idea about what type of sound signature you like, this one is probably a safest bet (in terms of sound, out of the 3) My PERSONAL preference would be the blue2s but I didn't like the foams so I stuck with the original blues.

Ive had all the Truthear Zero Blue, Blue2 and Reds and imo they all were all great, from my experience, gaming with all of them were great. I wouldn't say one is better than another as the difference between them all for things like trying to hear footsteps is negligible. I have since sold the Blue2 and Reds, but I do still have the original Truthear Blues and the Simgot Supermix 4, along with some Sennheiser HD560s which are openback headphones and I still use IEMs for gaming more as I prefer the isolation and comfort (for very long sessions). I have tried a good amount of tips to find which ones I find the most comfortable tho.

The original blues and the Reds come with silicone eartips and the blue2s are the ones that come with 3 or 4 pairs of foam tips, they do come with silicones, but they sound different with them. Imo silicone tips are more comfortable and more convenient as with foam, you need to smush it down, then it expands in your ear. The original blues and reds have a big nozzle, so if you have a small ear canal, it may be a problem. In terms of sound, the different colours do sound pretty different, but it's not like the song is going to sound like a brand new song. the original blues and blue2s both follow the Harmon 2019 IE target, so extra bass and treble, however the blue2s with the silicone tips have a lot of treble which most people would consider way too much. The foams calm it down a lot. reds have extra bass and a neutral amount of treble. I think if you don't have much or any idea about what type of sound signature you like, this one is probably a safest bet (in terms of sound, out of the 3) My PERSONAL preference would be the blue2s but I didn't like the foams so I stuck with the original blues.

I bought crinnacle zero blue a week ago. I don't like them. Reasons : I dont like the vacuum seal it creates in my ears. I start having headache because of it after some time.

people sleep on iems. try the crinaclexlinsoul zero. $25 and I legitimately get good translation

Depends on what kind of gaming? For competitive FPS with clear footsteps and natural distance, go for the Zero Red. It's more neutral with calmer treble, less fatiguing. If you want a more fun, punchier sound for single-player games or music, pick the Zero Blue 2. FWIW, I recently did an analysis on Reddit data for IEMs. Basically ranked them by aggregated sentiment. Maybe you'll find it helpful [https://redditrecs.com/iem/](https://redditrecs.com/iem/) You can filter by price or for comments about gaming and get a breakdown of what ppl have said about the most often recommended ones (disclaimer some links are affiliate they help fund the analyses)

Depends on what kind of gaming? For competitive FPS with clear footsteps and natural distance, go for the Zero Red. It's more neutral with calmer treble, less fatiguing. If you want a more fun, punchier sound for single-player games or music, pick the Zero Blue 2. FWIW, I recently did an analysis on Reddit data for IEMs. Basically ranked them by aggregated sentiment. Maybe you'll find it helpful [https://redditrecs.com/iem/](https://redditrecs.com/iem/) You can filter by price or for comments about gaming and get a breakdown of what ppl have said about the most often recommended ones (disclaimer some links are affiliate they help fund the analyses)

Im a true believer in the zero blues and the zero 2. I do own higher end bass iems but these are solid for sub $100.

Same question, I personally use the OG Zero blues because lots of people, including that one IEM gamer reviewer youtuber, ranked it as like the #1 gaming IEM that fits a lower budget. One issue only for me is that its the nozzle is so thick, and I had to change my eartips to use the Spinfit W1s, and even that was a super tight fit (I even ended up tearing a bit of the tube that goes over the nozzle due to over-exertion I guess) But after switching to the Spinfits I noticed immediate comfort and I can wear it for longer hours. Now Im also wondering if it's worth upgrading to, especially given the smaller and shorter nozzle.

For some reason i find my kz zsn pro better than the red i have them both 🫠

EM6L, but imo there's no meaningful difference between the good ones even if they sound and stage very differently. I can hear the same things with a Zero Red, G1 or even KZ Libra and get used to the sense of distance etc while the bad ones make it hard toake out where the sound is coming from.

No need to spend more than $10 on the dongle unless you want functionalities like PEQ, semi wireless setup etc. Interesting options and very different from each other. I hated Blue and Blue2 doesn't look much better to while Hexa is great for me. It's a very clean sound, but needs a deep insertion to get the bass which some can't get. There are plenty of options around those price points so knowing what you listen to would help since preference is what matters most.

EQ settings are relative to frequency response. It's like asking how much should I add salt to fries without the information if they're already saltes. The question is what kind of a tuning is ideal for metal and as a metalhead at least in my youth I find that a very interesting question. Preferences matter a lot as well and someone who loves the sound of one IEM maybe just hasn't heard something better yet and can't imagine what the improvement might be. The best tuning for metal I've heard so far with maybe fifty IEMs and some EQ on top was Oluv's mainstream preset for the Free Pro 2's. Really fun yet clean bass and you could push the volume really high without any fatigue etc. Gave me chills with a lot of metal music. With IEMs I have to say I haven't found anything excellent yet and actually KZ Libra (balanced) is easily on of the best for that and costs $10. The bass is pronounced, but much cleaner than the measurements seem to imply. The straight rising bass boost might be the reason instead of a bass shelf. Old but gold would be a Tin Hifi T2 Plus as it really pushes vocals pleasantly forward and has that big energetic feel to it. Not detailed etc at all, but really enjoyable. IEMs I love otherwise like Zero Red, Hexa, MP145, Timeless, B2 Dusk, Dusk DSP just don't impress me at all with metal specifically and I would take the Libra over probably all of them for that. You can make an EQ preset for the Chu to match KZ Libra on the AutoEQ website and elsewhere. Give it a try if you want.

Most aren't. Imo those aren't, but Vivace, Zero Red (far prefer it over Zero Blue) EM6L and some others are practically as good I'd say as headphones (I have AKG Q701 as my main gaming headphones, but have HD800 and others as well). There are personal preference things to consider certainly and I overall prefer the experience of headphones a bit, but could do all my gaming (including Siege where locating sounds probably as important as it gets) with IEMs as well. I see no benefit in spending more than $100ish for IEMs from a gaming perspective though the Dusk are my favourite IEMs and in general highly recommended.

Not entirely sure, but some otherwise good IEMs are just bad for distinguishing direction. Channel matching is certainly one thing, but rarely big enough to be the reason. Not just tuning either it seems. IEMs like B2 Dusk, Timeless and Performer 5 if I remember correctly were rather bad for gaming compared to Zero Red, Vivace or EM6L which are perfectly good. Looping the same gaming recordings with the first ones I struggle hearing directions that already know in advance while with the others it's obvious.

Imo Red for sure. Blues boost stuff so they sound like being closer, but you hear the same stuff with Reds in a far more natural way.

You can compare the graphs on squig.link to see the key differences. EW300 are at least decent, with okay clarity and balance. I'd probably go for a Zero Red or something over them.

I prefer EM6L though in practice for gaming G1 and Vivace do as good. Not a fan of Zero Blue 1/2. Unnecessary boost that causes fatigue compared to Zero Red.

I prefer EM6L though in practice for gaming G1 and Vivace do as good. Not a fan of Zero Blue 1/2. Unnecessary boost that causes fatigue compared to Zero Red.

Just to be clear .. The mic option gives you both the standard AND the mic cable?! 😲

That's crazy good value! I just received my Zero like a week ago and they are really good. My biggest problem is the size of the ear tip .. But this is solved now! 😁 Just requested a return to amazon. Now I just need to figure out how and where to order the new ones (I live in Denmark).

I just ordered them via LEAUDIO at the german amazon site. This way I don't have to worry about import tax etc. I couldn't get the adapter, which is a bit sad .. But I'm going to use it with my Elgato Wave XLR and perhaps the PS5 controller now and then, so it shouldn't be a problem 🤷‍♂️ All I have to do now is wait 2 weeks (or hopefully sooner) 😁

People who is considering the Zero Blue 2 should get these instead. These are like the budget version of the Tea Pro's (according to reviews). For reference: I did try the Zero Blue, Zero Blue 2, Nova and Tea Pro.

People who is considering the Zero Blue 2 should get these instead. These are like the budget version of the Tea Pro's (according to reviews). For reference: I did try the Zero Blue, Zero Blue 2, Nova and Tea Pro.

Not sure I agree with this .. I used the HD660s for 7-8 years, but I was starting to get some discomfort using them for more than 30mins 😵‍💫 So the obvious choice for me was a pair of IEM's, which is a bit tricky for someone like me who never really used those before. I bought the Zero Blue, Gate, Nova and Zero Blue .. And sure, they all sounded fine (some better than others) except for the Zero Blue 2 😒 After reading several reviews of Xenns Mangird Tea Pro and watching pretty much everyone praise them for how good they are. I just had to give them a try myself. It was very easy to hear the difference straight away. I was able to hear sooo many details ingame (just like my HD660s). I could pinpoint footsteps with such ease, which I couldn't even do with my headset! I don't regret buying them at all. Pretty much everything I read or watched about these IEM's is 100% accurate 👌

Not sure I agree with this .. I used the HD660s for 7-8 years, but I was starting to get some discomfort using them for more than 30mins 😵‍💫 So the obvious choice for me was a pair of IEM's, which is a bit tricky for someone like me who never really used those before. I bought the Zero Blue, Gate, Nova and Zero Blue .. And sure, they all sounded fine (some better than others) except for the Zero Blue 2 😒 After reading several reviews of Xenns Mangird Tea Pro and watching pretty much everyone praise them for how good they are. I just had to give them a try myself. It was very easy to hear the difference straight away. I was able to hear sooo many details ingame (just like my HD660s). I could pinpoint footsteps with such ease, which I couldn't even do with my headset! I don't regret buying them at all. Pretty much everything I read or watched about these IEM's is 100% accurate 👌

The HD660s is/was premium enough for me. But sure, you can always find better and more expensive ones. I've tried the HD660s2 as well, which wasn't really an upgrade over the "old" version. In terms of IEM's I've had the IE300, Zero Blue, Zero Blue2, Gate and Nova, which I really enjoyed .. But the nozzle size was just too big for my ears. If it wasn't for the discomfort of wearing my headset. I would most likely still be using it .. But getting a headache after 30mins of use is just not worth it.

The HD660s is/was premium enough for me. But sure, you can always find better and more expensive ones. I've tried the HD660s2 as well, which wasn't really an upgrade over the "old" version. In terms of IEM's I've had the IE300, Zero Blue, Zero Blue2, Gate and Nova, which I really enjoyed .. But the nozzle size was just too big for my ears. If it wasn't for the discomfort of wearing my headset. I would most likely still be using it .. But getting a headache after 30mins of use is just not worth it.

I'm in the same boat as you .. I bought the Truthear Gate, Nova and Zero Blue 2, which should arrive tomorrow or the day after. I've spent several weeks watching EVERYTHING on youtube and tried to read as many reviews as possible. But everyone has a different opinion about which is the best 🤷‍♂️ I really enjoyed the "old" Zero Blue, which had amazing sound. But the nozzle was just slightly too big for me, which should have improved with the new ones + Nova and Gate. You can also find comparison between some of the different IEM's here: [https://youtu.be/l5ssUlY4Tfg?si=NxdF2phsGIN4mSvd](https://youtu.be/l5ssUlY4Tfg?si=NxdF2phsGIN4mSvd) I might actually buy the Aful Performer 5+2 at some point, cause they seem to do pretty much all of it as well 🤔 No wonder people refer to this hobby as a rabbit hole 😅💸

these iems are amazing, i still use them as my daily driver, the nozzle does take some getting used to, but now they are very comfortable. I previously had the moon drop arias snow edition and those were a bad experience, i was under the impression that i didn’t like iems all together until i decided to give them another shot with these, i love the zero reds

I got the supermix 4 after the truth ear blue edition and it has been fantastic. Though I dont think the difference between the two is that big for gaming although for music it is definitely worth the upgrade.

I just got the truthear zero blues yesterday (my first iem purchase) and played Black ops 6 quite a bit. Selected the bass cut preset in settings cause the gunfire is too distracting but damn does it sound good otherwise. Maybe just for non PVP id run it with no preset. Imaging is good I suppose, I found myself not picking up exactly where other players were if I purposely were testing next to teammates, but in the heat of the moment I could pick up people coming up behind me somewhat easily. I do really enjoy these for music, way better than my Sony xm4 buds. Listening to some Gesaffelstein on them as I write this actually. Currently using a Google USBC dongle as it's just what I had on me already. Still thinking about a proper dac though, but already these blow my mind on how I've been assuming the xm4's were top notch.

I own these and have had them for about 2 weeks now. They are amazing both for music and gaming. For reference, I upgraded from Truthear x Crinacle Zero (Blue) which was for me amazing for competitive FPS gaming. Also, I play a lot of extraction shooters (Arena Breakout Infinite and Tarkov). The imaging on these is great even if you don't have comtacs on or if you have helmets that reduces your hearing. I can accurately pinpoint footsteps no matter where I am in-game. I believe also you would need to invest in some good ear-tips to maximise them. I use Spinfit W1 and they have been great so far. I have Divinus Velvet Wide Bore as well but honestly, I do not have the need to change the ear-tips right now so will be sticking with the W1's.

kiwi ears cadenza are the best among the above. i would say just slightly lift your budget and get the truthear zero blue 1. in they are only (500 INR) difference. for where i live atleast.

those particular headphones will also need an external AMP. which will add to the cost. overall i would say go for the truthear zero red, but if you like extra bass go for the zero blue 1 or 2

the truthear zero is a better choice .

no? the bass is definitely better on the truthear zero blue og, imo it is better

not twice as much but i believe that paying that extra price gives you far better experience. using truthear zero after using kiwi ears cadenza feels like a massive upgrade. the sub 20-30 dollar market is just not that good considering if you pay 10-15 extra. you get a far better iem

imo the salnotes zero 2 and 1 both are really shit, very cheap plasticy iems with good? sound i guess, I have the same kiwi ears cadenza from hpz, and they are really really good, they are better in bass and build quality for sure, the overall sound stage is also very good, if you can increase 500 INR more to your budget the truthear x crinacle zero blue are great choice

kefine klean but if you can wait get the truthear crinacle zero blue 2 for a more "fun" tuning

TRUTHEAR X CRINACLE ZERO BLUE/BLUE 2 depending on your budget. the subwoofer crossover is just amazing

TRUTHEAR X CRINACLE ZERO BLUE/BLUE 2 depending on your budget. the subwoofer crossover is just amazing

A pair of wired, something like a Zero Red iem. Bluetooth latency kills my vibes, sorry

Try EQing them to the LMG 0.6 Target and adjust from there. As a Zero Red owner, it really improved the experience. EQ the Upper treble using a High Shelf prese. If you want, I could send you the preset I use.

Not the truthear, I bought the Zero Red and have been extremely disappointed. The treble hurts my ears. Saw so much praise for this, I think I'm the odd one out. I will never touch Truthear again. Looking for a new iem.

I dont have time to deal with your shit so I am going to keep this simple. There are reviewers outside Head fi, and most praise ew300 for the price. Even within head fi, reviewers acknowledge they are comparing these $70 IEMs to much more expensive sets. Some reviewers, however, take time to compare the ew300 to IEMs similar and in the same price range, and usually, the ew300 wins in those comparisons. Next, I did not say the EM6L were overall better than EW300, I said they were better specifically for gaming. The EM6Ls are THE gaming IEM and the fact you don't know this shows your naivety. For gaming, you go Zero RED and the best one next price range up is the EM6L, but the design is flawed and can't be recommended. Ew300 are in a similar price range to the REDs, and are much comfortable to many more people, hence I recommend them above the REDs. The EW300 has enough soundstage and imaging for gaming that is better than IEMs and headphones in the same price range alike, and it is very beginner friendly. You are given 2 different tuning nozzles, and 6 foam balls to help balance the treble for some. The ew300 is the best IEM in the $50-$100 range to EQ to one's own tastes and preferences. So if after 6 foam balls and EQ, the treble ends up being too harsh, you should just never be using IEMs in the first place. The Aria 2s are amazing? Most of the people I talk to in the IEM community literally recommend the OG Arias over the Aria 2s. The Aria 2s have great bass? Well the bass is much less than most IEMs (including the ew300) and the Aria 2s are considered a neutral IEM, so a basshead would never even go for then. The Aria 2s are praised for vocals, not bass, and they are worse than the Aria. (If you don't believe me about the bass, go on to aftersound, squiglink, crinacle's graph etc.) So yeah, say whatever you want, but the ew300 are an amazing choice as an IEM and the people I recommended to also loved them and have no regrets. You had 60+ IEMs, and are still so objectively wrong in so many ways. I won't be replying to anything else you say, as you just aren't worth my time.

Zero Reds don’t have mics. You can buy a cable with a mic and change that on any IEM. It’ll still be shit compared to a dedicated mic or even laptop or TWS mics which have complicated onboard processing.

Zero blue 2 w the foam tips, and simgot ea500lm. Ea500lm has a slight advantage in imaging. Tho plugging it to the dual sense looks suck

I'm also new to the hobby and recently picked up the Crinacle Blue 2 but yesterday I found a Hexa at a second hand shop for 35 bucks and absolutely love them.

I got the Zero Red, Hexa and Zero 2 as well. Hexa is my favourite among them. Haven't tried the Aria.

Zero blues > zero red

Lots of sources. I wondered the same thing and found almost no one saying that the reds are better than the blues but almost everyone saying the blues are better. I have the blues for my everyday gaming iems and they are brilliant

I use truthear zero blues and they are great but this sub has a link near the top to another thread that shows the best gaming ones for each budget and the under £100 winner on there is the simgot ew300

I have the blues and I play Tarkov with steel series gg. They work pretty damn good for me. I’m intrigued as to how this version will be.

I switched from Steel series 7p to Truthear blues and won’t go back. Best $50 I could I have spent. You can still use the steel series gg to adjust sound. Maybe just make sure you have foam and silicon tips, it appears the sound could be slightly different due to fit/seal.

I would absolutely go for the Blue2 amidst those. The Moondrop Aria 2s have often gone down to 80$ these days and id recommend those in a heartbeat, but I don’t know how available they are in Italy.

Fun hobby - enjoy discovering IEMs man! I had a blast with using my first couple sets of IEMs (wan'er and zero red) and I hope it's an awesome experience for you too. After buying a few more I decided to grab a pair that was a decent jump up (went to ie600 ultimately) so that I wouldn't feel the urge to keep buying the new hyped set and it's been great. Always helpful for me at least to see the reminders on this sub to use my gear to listen to the music rather than the other way around.

Fun hobby - enjoy discovering IEMs man! I had a blast with using my first couple sets of IEMs (wan'er and zero red) and I hope it's an awesome experience for you too. After buying a few more I decided to grab a pair that was a decent jump up (went to ie600 ultimately) so that I wouldn't feel the urge to keep buying the new hyped set and it's been great. Always helpful for me at least to see the reminders on this sub to use my gear to listen to the music rather than the other way around.

I agree. (I do like the Red though... The Blue2 can GTFO.) I just wonder how many have heard them side by side. Someone says the Hexa is "neutral" and everyone runs with it it's clearly (pun intended) bright leaning! Now everyone is describing the Pure based entirely on the graph. I mean, it's quite easy to take advantage of a returns policy and properly compare...

So I have to say that I got these IEMs about five days ago, and my previous experience was limited to KZ ZS10 Pros, and Crinicle Zero Reds. These IEMs are downright amazing, the imaging is so detailed compared to what I have listened to before. I also have a pair of old school HD-580s and I really like them more! I was using a HiBy W3 II to power them but that craped out, so I'm awaiting a replacement so I fired up the schitt stack using the modi/magi 2's --- sounds amazing! I paid around $70 USD for my set so, I don't think I can go wrong. Using the stock tips, darkest color. The bass is amazing, you can really tell how controlled the frequency bleed is and definition of these IEMs. I seriously don't think I will need to upgrade for now!

My earholes aren't meant for it's "GIRTH"

I play cs2 only… My journey was Red Zero, Gate, ew300 and now the absolute best and for me perfect (tested supermix 4 too) are the Simgot Em6l. Perfect imaging, steps, the perception of distance is incredible.

Awesome might just pick these ones up. I have the Zero Blue, which is very clear but the nozzles does things to my ears they didn't consent to. I recently used my old Hyper X cloud Revolver with some added bass in Steelseries GG. And I kinda realised I really like a good base for gaming. Just had a kid so i mainly play single players like POE2. But i do like FPS like COD, BF, Delta etc. So i might just get the Tea Pro. Did you switch to some other ear tips?

Yeah, I was one of those searching like crazy for good iem for music and gaming Then, I just bought my zero red and have been awesome for both lol

You don't need to spend 1000s on IEMs. I have recommended so many people the truthear blues and as long as you get a little dac with them it's better than every gaming headset. Had a few people not like it but nearly everyone thinks it's a big improvement.

I think I've heard far fewer IEMs than you have, but just going over the ones I own, I recently got the Zero Red and like them a lot. I also have the Hexa which I enjoy as a lighter bass option which works for me. I have the Zero 2 when it comes to the ultra budget end of things, I think they sound good too but I haven't used them much to be fair. Honestly my preferences these days are based mainly on fit and comfort. IEMs have gotten to a point where unless I have a problem with the tuning, I can use any of them and just go with whatever feels the best in my ears physically at any given time. It's become a matter of which set gives me a secure fit and an easy seal that doesn't break with me moving my jaw and whatnot, and also doesn't chafe against or dig into any part of my ears. Obviously the choice of ear tip has a lot to do with all that, so I have a lot of ear tips to choose from and it always comes down to which combination of IEM shell and ear tips works the best with each set. As far as sound quality, I can enjoy my Zero Red just the same as any of my three sets that cost around 300 to 400 euros each when I got them.

I’m following the trend of IEMs as a gamer of Black ops 6. I started low budgets : KZ 10 pro, Chu 2 and QKZ x HBB. Then I decided to try the famous Truthear Zero OG. The reasons: 1. I don’t like headsets on my head and hair. 2. The trend hype Compared to a gaming headset I have less boom subwoofer immersion effect. But I have a more clear sound for sure. Regarding footstep and space visualization, I’m not sure is really better. To be honest I’m starting to thing that my Koss KPH40 is not the best compris. Is there something I’m missing here or you are gonna say that I need to access the next level of IEMs to understand. Are the Moondrops Dusk to next level and I would feel it? Am I going to get long and beautiful bass immersion ? Or should I actually just go back to gaming headset like Ace zone ?

It’s for gaming only. And the QKZ x HBB have indeed bass but the rest is not clear at all. I would have expected that the ZERO OG would have good bass and balanced with the rest.

I have both the Supermix 4 and the truth ear crinacle zero which I bought for gaming. Found them both to be really good with a slight edge to the Supermix 4. I was looking for something a bit more fun for music under 200 or so. Do you have any recommendations? My first thought was the aful explorer or the KE4. I guess I want something a little more punchy for edm and hip hop.

So don’t buy it based on the mic support as you can just switch out the cable to one with a mic on it. I will warn you though I went down that rabbit hole and all the ones I tried sounded like straight ass. I would highly recommend a separate mic. That being said, I have tried just about all the hype gaming IEMs and I will tell you straight tho don’t spend more than about Supermix 4 money. The diminishing returns are crazy when you are strictly talking about gaming. I have the Ziigaat Arete and I can tell you for cod it’s really not significantly better. In fact, I’d argue the Truthear zero blue is all you really need.

Bhai get iem they will be much more better than normal ones for under 2k you can get truthear gate and for under 5k get truthear zero

Do you even know what you are talking about? I am no Crinacle fan and don't own any of his collab IEMs but your entire first sentence can be disproven if you actually did any bit of research. The Blue 2 is tuned strictly to the Harman target, which you can call overrated or overused if you want, but lifeless and boring it is not. The nozzle size has been reduced from 6.8mm to 6.2mm which although still on the larger side is much more in line with average. As for accessories, while the eartips are apparently still shit, the cable this time seems to be the same as the one on the Truthear Gate, which is known to be a good cable. As for whether the Blue 2 is overpriced, we will have to wait for reviews to know. The old $50-55 would have been a good price, but $65 is a bit questionable.

I still listen to them every once in a while, but not very much since I got the Castor Pro (Bass). The Zero Red is still a good set, I just don't know what value I would put on it at this point after hearing some great budget sets since I got it.

TRUTHEAR x Crinacle ZERO Blue OG or SIMGOT EM6L Both fits ur budget and have amazing imaging, perfect for FPS games. I use the ZERO BLUE OG for Valorant, I'm ranked in Immortal 3. I didn't buy the SIMGOT em6l because I heard that the QC is not that great compared to TRUTHEAR and the price is double compared to ZERO BLUE OG. Fresh Reviews YT channel is your friend, find the certified wallhack IEM playlist!

original crinacle zero blue should be cheap enough, some more money for the simgot supermix 4 and a apple dongle dac or anything w/ low impedance and u should be golden

There are some *excellent* bassy IEMs, but they tend to hang out more around the $250-300 range. More around your bracket, the Zero Blue 2 with the impedance adapter gives it a good run, and I've also heard good things about the 7hz Legato.

Personally I really enjoyed both the Zero Blue 2 and the Simgot EW300s at that price point for gaming. My issue with the ZB2 was more a comfort problem than an audio quality one - the nozzles were too deep and too wide for my preferences. I could definitely *use them,* but not particularly comfortably, especially for extended use. If you can go up in budget some, I've heard consistently good things about the Simgot EM6L specifically on the gaming front, and those clock in at around $120 USD.

I don't think you can get disappointed by 7hz legato, especially if you can get them at 70$. I'm testing them atm. My favorite iem before getting legato was qkz x hbb, at 10-12$ you just can't beat them. I tried kbear rosefinch, kz castor bass, kz castor pro bass, qkz hades, qkz khan, truthear zero blue. Qkz x hbb and 7hz legato destroys them in the bass department. It's very punchie and rumblie. And at the same time it's clean. Correct tips are very-very crucial when you are looking for good bass. Atm I can't say with 100% confidence what i like more, but I'm leaning to legato heavily. I feel like legato has a bit more bass, with a bit more quality and clarity. The soundstage is definitely wider, and it has more details, thanks to 2 driver setup. Talking about drivers. It's fucking nuts that it has 12mm driver just for bass. And 6mm for everything else. Also it's less shoutier than qkz x hbb somehow. Note that qkz x hbb is already a very dark set for most people. I have very bad sibilant hearing and the legatos sound more comfortable for me. Is it 7-10 times better than qkz x hbb? No. But it's worth the shot imo, not like there's a lot if any sets that are legato alternatives in this price range. Note that they are big, but i don't have any issue with fit. I have yet to receive blon z300, 7hz elua, kz saga bass, kz prx. But i don't think they're beating legato or qkz hbb. Although I'm hyped to hear how planars replay bass on kz prx. Also I'm in the same boat with you. I don't get obsession with clarity. But to each their own. I just think it's a bit forced. Or I'm for real hearing everything differently compared to most people. But none of my friends prefer sets that are cleaner and less bassy.

I borrowed my friends red and unfortunately my ears hurt because of the nozzle. But when my ew300 came it felt like it's just air. And  comparing a side by side. the ew300 is smaller than the red and maybe comfortable with your full face helmet?

First time buying pricier iems and I still have a 25 dollar linsoul coupon that I’m debating on using. Bought: Kiwi ears aether with 50 dollar coupon Linsoul. Ziigaat x fresh review arete on Linsoul. Mangrid tea pro with 150 dollar coupon linsoul. Also recently purchased zero blue 2, Blon x HBB Z300, and tripowin vivace shortly before spring sale.

Yes, worth it. 1. They don't heat ur ears 2. Most parts of it are modular and cheap to replace, cables, eartips etc are widely + cheaply available, so pad and mic issues don't affect you. A normal earphone replace pad is 600-1k atleast vs an eartip probably 200 to 400. Cables cost anywhere from 400-2k depending upon features. 3. Physically, IEMs are modular and designed to go over the ears, unlike regular earphones, reducing ear strain on the ear (ear-hole?). Performance-wise, the IEM market is far more competitive, with thousands of reviewers and measurement rigs providing frequency graphs. Additionally, manufacturers focus on IEMs as dedicated music devices rather than just convenience products, leading to a different design philosophy. The best IEM that can be used for longer gaming session with a very good bass response would be the Truthear x Crinacle Zero (Blue) as the other commenter noted. It doesn't have a mic so an upgrade cable with boom mic like the QKZ Q7 Max would be great. But since u had mentioned there that it was a bit over budget I'd recommend the Tripowin x 0diBi Vivace. It is better than the Truthear Zero Blue but doesn't have the same subwoofer-like bass quality but performs better at games while being cheaper. It's also a bit sharper sounding than the TxC 0 I [had made a list](https://www.reddit.com/r/MayankJ/s/zKEU3h48vW) a month ago related to gaming IEMs you can chk that out too if u want some other reccs. But imo Vivace is a great buy and probably the best value for money.

Chu 2 are very bad for gaming. I've never heard a serious person recc chu 2 especially for FPS games. Chu 2 arent good imo, bad cables, questionable build quality and bad imaging. Both tangzu waner and chu 2 are some of the worst for gaming, i think people who are recommending these have probably never tried multiple iems side by side. If u are playing some easy to track game, like CS2, valorant or something else with good staging then it will work ok but tougher games like Apex etc would give startled cat moments. I'd strongly suggest looking at these (ranked best to worse) * kefine delci ae * tripowin 0dibi vivace * truthear zero blue * kz castor harman (silver)/pro * qkz x hbb some channels like Fresh Reviews might be able to help u: [https://www.youtube.com/@FreshReviewsYT](https://www.youtube.com/@FreshReviewsYT)

The bass version has a more V shape sound, might sound a lil bit sharper than the Silver ones. U could've gotten better bass response on the KZ Castor Silver by using the UUDD config using the DIP switches placed on the back. Both CBlack and Silvers switches change the EQ by a lil bit, check graphs below. I don't think the Castor Bass versions have better staging than the Harmans but it won't be as bad as the Chu 2. If u want something good for Hip Hop, EDM kinda sound, the Truthear x Crinacle Zero Blue was the best choice imo considering ur gaming requirements. Not very sharp so u can play for long hrs without fatigue. A huge mid bass presence which sounds like a dedicated sub woofer and great imaging for the price, it's pin point accuracy is way above it's class. Anyways u can always buy more IEMs; I think ur KZ Castors are a good first IEM! Hope u enjoy them! https://preview.redd.it/5iy7xmhk9qhe1.png?width=2400&format=png&auto=webp&s=858ebab244c369e8e3cc7ff1cf0d189bd4bd410d

just to add to this, kz castor silver is TxC Zero RED when u use the UUDD config same goes for Castor Black/Bass being the TxC Zero blue. The drivers used are different but ive tried all four they have similar gaming performance. I know Fresh reviews wont put this on video as he doesnt do KZ but ill say u can kinda keep the KZ castor bass close to (a few notches below) Truthear Zero Blue in the gaming dept

because u have bad iems? sry to be the "you are gonna say that I need to access the next level of IEMs to understand" hypebeast and dont want to shit on something like the Chu or Zero OG, coz they shaped the budget category what it is today but the iem industry moves so fast these have become obsolete. >!From what u have, I also have tried are Zero OG and QKZxHBB, both are my favs, but not for gaming. TxC 0 is my EDM and movie king, which has better than average gaming performance, especially when u consider the tuning is so rumbly. TBH even Crin wasn't able to copy (gaming wise)whatever he did on the OG set to the sequel.!<>!QKZ HBB is such a lovely budget HBB tuning, when it launched the ultra budget category was filled with kz treble trashfest, honestly never got into iems before due to the bright/"audiophile" tuning. Even today's meta tuning is slipping towards the bass boost n its good to see the change. Random adhd symptoms aside, I had mentioned to FreshReviews too that the QKZ HBB sounds way too wide compared to most IEMs so much so it comes off as inaccurate, paired with the bass which makes it too fuzzy for bad games \[by bad I mean bad boomy sound design, ex Apex and Val, works perfectly on CSGO, I have no idea about BO6 but I've heard it is not the best optimised sound\]!< I'd say you should sell all but one iem. Or gift them to sm1 if u don't like selling. Then go for the ultra cheap, Tripowin Vivace -->and later on upgrade to the Ziigaat Lush or whatever the current hotcake is.

Sorry op i am late =_= I made an iem tier list for india out of Fresh's list ik this is late but all the people who gave u reccs are wrong(except that 1 recc for T xC 0). The best IEMs under 5k would be the Tripowin Vivace or the Truthear Crinacle Zero (Blue 1/OG) The Vivace honestly sounds better than the Hyper X Cloud 2 for gaming. Cable length wouldn't matter as such because u can buy an extender or replace the cable for something longer, since IEMs are modular it's easy to do. But the Vivace and with whatever money u are left get a seperate mic, I know it's cumbersome but the quality and versatility u get from like a usb mic is way better than most headphones with inbuilt mic List: https://www.reddit.com/r/MayankJ/s/Sy2Ng19cU3

Agree with the other comment, Truthear x Crinacle Zero (Blue/OG not the blue 2) if u want a bassy set. The cheapest would be the Tripowon Vivace and a good budget set would be the Kefine Delci AE (normal isn't as good according to reviews, AE is better) In terms of gaming performance n price: 1. Kefine Delci AE (V shape) 2. Truthear x Crinacle Zero (Bassy/U) 3. Tripowin Vivace (V shape)

My first IEMs were the Hexa, the Zero Red, the Arrti T10. Hexa was way too boring, Zero Red was more fun but muddy, the t10 was the best of both. Yes it looks like a hearing aid, but it's the best $50 I've ever spent.

Artti T10 is the best $50 IEM you can buy. I had the Zero Reds. They weren't great.

Truthear x Crinacle Zero(blue) is best for gaming around that range and if it exceeds your budget then just go for 7hz Zero 2 which is the best budget gaming iem

Get the Truthear x Crinacle Zero(og blue) and a dac like Jcally Jm6 Pro or Fiio ja11

Future arc enjoyer but heavy IEM/Headphone enjoyer. I have multiple in different price brackets but can confirm for gaming purposes you can get away with something as cheap as the tripowin vivace $30, truthear zero blue $50, kefine klean $50 or kefine delci ae $70. Personal favorite is the kefine delci ae since it has a CNC metal shell. If you are plugging them into the controller directly and need a mic, there is the tripowin zombur 0.78 pin cable wich comes with a mic for $10. Some IEMs do come with standard mic cables tough. Eartips matter alot and some of my recs would be spinfit w1, tangzu sancai or dunu s&s all available for around $10-15. If you are going to use them on anything else i would recommend a usb-c dongle dac with a CS31993 chip in it, they are available for as cheap as $10. Apple usb-c dongle(US version) also is sufficient. Feel free to ask questions, GL!

Go for truthear x crincal zero

I use $50 IEMs and they blow away my steel serried Nova pro wireless. YMMW

Zero blue. I use from plug on loan li a3

Iva had a bunch of those, i can give opinion: - Chu 2: sound good, nice bass and detail. Sadly the tip started leaking green liquid and clogging all the time, not very good on the go, had to unscrew it to dry. The cable and eartips were awful and i bought other ones. The pouch, looks nice but its whatever, does its job. - 7Hz x Crinacle Zero 2: didnt have it myself but asked a guy who was wearing it and it sounded bass boosted but kinda dead compared to the Chu 2. Kinda weird fit too, didnt really feel comfortable to me. - Tanchjim Bunny: Sounds good and similar somewhat to the Chu 2 (with default of the box EQ). Had some issues on the other iems that i used a dongle dac to use on the phone but they had a very annoying background electrical buzz to it, probably bad dongle but i had tried 2 brands same issue. The cable usb c that comes with this one finally solved that problem for me, no background hiss at all. Eartips are ok so is the cable. I've been trying a Truthear Pure eq profile these days. Without EQ (not the defaut, just a custom one i made all to 0) they are very bassy. - KZ ZSN ~~Pro~~ : i had the not pro version of this one, my first chifi. Good sound, just not that good as the other ones. High pitched noise on some tracks that was unconfortable. The cable, ass, it broke in half. The iem itself broke at the connector too, i left it once on the sun and then it fell off the cables. The eartips, they were the worst, but i didnt really care at the time. - Truthear Gate: The best cable and eartips of the bunch, even the pouch is really good, very confortable fit. The sound? Hot garbage, sounds the same as some cheap earbuds. And i mean earbuds, not iems. No bass no treble, nothing. Most boring sound ive ever heard (and im eq the Pure to my bunnys, mind you, that one is supposed to be no bass and its way better). - Moondrop Quark: It sounded ok. Cable bad, but not as bad as the chu, eartips ok. It was ok. I prefer the ear over cable iems, just more confortable. - Truthear Zero Blue: i had it for very little, it felt very big to my ear insides. It sounded ok and bassy The dongle DAC i had were some CX31993 and ALC5685

Truthear Zero, Blue or Red, are fantastic and just about if you want technical or fun, and even then they’re pretty similar. Also the Koss KSC75s are just fantastic for $20, very accurate besides lacking bass which makes sense when you see them, just need a good bass reference track.

Sure. Though I don't have much experience with IEMs (I have some with headphones) I have three of them. Kz Zsx, 7hz x CRINACLE Zero 2 and Truthear x CRINACLE Blue2. It is a highly subjective topic, so: KZ sounds like garbage to me. Like from a plastic box. Blue2- nice build quality, nice cable, a lot of ear tips to choose from. I expected it to be an upgrade from the very cheap Zero2, due to two drivers etc. I don't think it is. However I perceive their soundstage wider than Zero2 Zero2 - last but not least. In fact I think these are the best from what I have. They are also included in community's recommendations pinned in this subreddit. Great deep sub bass, detailed, very comfortable even with stock silicone ear tips, easy to Eq. If you like the design (translucent body) I'd give it a shot. These really surprised me a lot.

(amongst the iems have I owned) s tier: kiwi ears ke 4 and truthear hexa a+ tier: Ikko OH10, Pula PA02, Shuoer s12 pro, Sennheiser ie200, Kefine Delci, Dunu Titan S OG a tier: Dunu Titan s2, Tanchjim One, pre revision CCA CRA+ A- tier: Binary Chopin, Tangzu Waner Studio, KZ PR2 pre revision, Tripowin Olina SE B+ tier: Kiwi Ears Quintet, Tangzu Xuan Ji, Simgot EW 200, Truthear Gate and Hola, Tangzu Wan'er SG B tier: Moondrop Chu 2 and OG, KZ EDA Balanced, Kiwi Ears Quartet, Moondrop Aria Snow, FiiO Jade Audio JH3, Tripowin Lea B- tier: 7hz zero OG, Truthear Zero Blue, Whizzer BS1 C tier: KZ CRN D tier: Moondrop Quarks honorable mentions: Koss KSC75 in A minus, Porta Pro in B, Moondrop Space Travel in B-, Galaxy Buds Plus and 2 in A minus along with Airpods Pro Gen 1, and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro in A plus.

I recently wrote a big text about how I modified my Zero Red which you can find on my profile. They're great at stock otherwise, enjoy it! :)

Aful Explorer, or any other lower pinna gain set. Truthear Zero (og), the other side of the coin for me, shouty and harsh.

For the type of sound you are looking for the KZ Zenith, natural sounding, smooth treble and spacious, the bass can be tweaked a bit with the switches for me they are comfortable but they can be on the heavy side for some. Around $50 I tried or have the Kefine Delci, Klean, TE Zero, Zero: RED, T10 and EW300, the EW300 is a close second but I like the treble and sense of space of the Zenith a bit more. Also a DAC/dongle is recommended because they are low impedance devises and that assures that you hear the correct sound and consistency between sources, it can be a low cost CX31993 or similar, there no need for more.

Very easy to resist. Like c'mon. Just go with an actually viable choice..if you want a heavy hitter multi driver buy the Aful Performer P5+2 for 250. Sub 50 dollars? Just buy one of the many IEMs that have proved themselves time and time again, IE: Moondrop Chu 2, Tangzu Wa'ner, 7hz Zero, Truthear zero, Truthear Gate, etc. If you want a good tribrid for still pretty cheap get the Simgot EW300. (80 bucks) If you want a good 1DD+3BA hybrid for pretty cheap, get the Truthear Hexa or Truthear Pure. (80 bucks) More drivers doesn't mean better, and in lower price brackets it more often than not means that they have sacrificed actual performance for having "better specs" and more flashy marketing.

When I said Truthear zero I was kind of meaning anything from the line, should have said Zero's sorry! Any of the zero line is honestly a solid choice, the OG blue, the red, or the zero 2 blue. All solid picks

Truthear Nova if u can get a promo to 100$ or Truthear zero's ( blue or red both good for 40$/50$) Don't get em6l - they are good in only comp games (you can hear the footsteps , directions etc but for me its sounds off, have a muddy feel) , Nozzle - issues (falling apart ), super smooth nozzle causes tips to pop out

I agree with what you said about comfort, it was suggested that if you get Zero Red, you should go one size down with the ear tips, so if you already use size S, Zero Red might not be worth the trouble for you.

I have not, unfortunately. But I own the Truthear Zero Blue and Nova, both of which are built decently enough. I've also heard the build of the Wan'er can be questionable at times, so I believe they wouldn't too different from the Gate. I do understand how the design with the clear window inside can look a bit sketchy, I'm not exactly sure why they went for that...

it's good by itself, but not an upgrade over zero red

If I had only these 3 options then I'd 100 percent go for Zero Red, but my recommendation is EPZ Q1 Pro

I love my iems for gaming. The truthear zero are amazing, but I definitely feel the wanting to level up, which I did (kiwi ears orchestra lite are amazing, and the Xenns Mangird topp were life changing). I think I wish that I had tried out EQ before I upgraded though, I think I could have gotten so much more out of my purchases before I jumped. Check out the PEACE EQ app, and go to the subreddit for peace and find your headphones, people with tons of experience have put together some awesome profiles for almost every popular headphone you can buy, and you can use those as starting points to make your headphones sound how you want. Also, check out ArtIsWar on YouTube, he has some custom sound tunings for black ops 6 specifically that will help you get more mileage out of what you already have. That being said, I won’t ever tell anybody to not explore the audiophile world, sound is an amazing thing. Best of luck out there!

Bassy IEMs: Under $5 * QKZ AK6 Pro $25 and lower (bass-focused) * KBEar Rosefinch \* * QKZ x HBB (OG version) \* * BLON BL-01 * KZ Castor Bass \* $25 and lower (neutral warm) * Tangzu Wan'er SG/Wan'er 2 \* * 7Hz x Crinacle Salnotes Zero 2 \* * Moondrop Chu 2 * KZ Castor Silver (UUDD switches) $25-60 (bass-focused) * BLON BL-03/BL-03 II \* * BLON x HBB Z300 * TinHiFi C3 Mk2 \* * 7Hz x HBB Elua * Kinera Celest Gumiho * KZ Castor Pro Bass \* * CCA Rhapsody \* * CCA Trio \* $25-60 (neutral warm) * Kefine Klean \* * Inawaken Dawn Ms \* * Kiwi Ears Cadenza \* * Tripowin x 0DiBi Vivace \* * Kinera Celest Wyvern Abyss \* * Tangzu YuXuanJi * KBear KB02 * KZ Zenith (UUDD switches) \* * KZ Castor Pro Silver (UUDD switches) Special mentioned * Truthear x Crinacle Zero Blue 2 \* * QKZ x HBB Khan (\* recommend)

$25 and lower * Tangzu Wan'er SG/Wan'er 2 * 7Hz x Crinacle Salnotes Zero 2 \* * Moondrop Chu 2 * KZ Castor Silver (UDDD switches) \* $25-60  * Kefine Klean \* * Inawaken Dawn Ms \* * Truthear x Crinacle Zero Red \* * Truthear x Crinacle Zero Blue 2 \* * Kiwi Ears Cadenza * Tripowin x 0DiBi Vivace * Kinera Celest Wyvern Abyss * Kinera Celest IgniteX Beast \* * Tangzu YuXuanJi * KBear KB02 \* * KZ Zenith (UUDD switches) \* * KZ Castor Pro Silver (UDDD switches) \* Or any other neutral warm IEMs, but the two Truthear Crinacle are the closest one with minimal mid-bass. Or go for planar IEMs, which their bass is speedy decay enough to be not too much mid bass: * SGOR Luna * Artti T10/T10 Pro * NiceHCK F1 Pro * Shozy P10/P20 * Letshuoer S08

Don't forget to [read this](https://www.reddit.com/user/NinjaSiren/comments/1jil8re/beginners_intro_guide_to_iems/) on how to protect and make your IEM last longer, its my tips and tricks for beginners! I would recommend a neutral balanced "harman", neutral balanced "IEF", or flat sound signature IEM for your purpose. Or planars for that fast transient response, or Sennheiser stuffs. (based on Squiglink stuffs) Neutral Harman: * Moondrop Aria 2 * Truthear Nova * Simgot EA500/500LM * Kefine Klean * Kefine Delci * Tangzu Wan'er Studio Edition * KZ EDC Pro * KZ Castor/Castor Pro Silver Neutral IEF: * Truthear Hexa * Tangzu Wan'er Studio Edition Flat-ish: * Truthear Hexa * Tangzu Wan'er Studio Edition Crinacle collabs: * Truthear x Crinacle Zero Red * Truthear x Crinacle Zero Blue 2 * Moondrop x Crinacle Blessing 2 Dusk * 7hz x Crinacle Salnotes Dioko Planars: * Artti T10/T10 Pro * Letshouer S12/S12 Pro

Not convinced on that. Is it cool? Yeah. But like a 20$ truthear zero really isn't that bad as is. If the monarch was 200$ I'd buy it again

Funny I come across this post as I'm on my way home from an audiophile store after trying their entire price range of IEMs, as well as their expensive DACs and DAPs. Like from $20 IEMs all the way to a $4000 Forte Ears Macbeth they had. Here's what I concluded as a non-audiophile just gaining interest in this hobby. Diminishing returns for IEMs kicks in hard after $300. Sweet spot seems to be around $200-$250. I really liked the Moondrop Kato and a lot of the Ziigaat IEMs they had. Fit and sound quality felt much better than the Zero Reds I currently have. I feel like once you go above into the upper hundreds into thousands USD range it's more personal preference tbh. Favourite one I tried today was a Campfire Audio Clara. With DACs I felt that as long as it could sufficiently power the IEM, it really didn't make a noticeable difference. Couldn't notice a real difference between my JM6 Pro dongle and their $200 ifi DACs, even on the expensive IEMs. And the Apple dongle is pretty bad. It couldn't drive most of the IEMs I tried. Even the ones it could drive they didn't sound good. Just use a JM6 Pro it's even cheaper than the Apple dongle (at least it is in my country). I did notice a quality difference with DAPs though only with the expensive IEMs. It sounded kind of cleaner but honestly not too big from my perspective. For most people you could probably just go up to around the $200-$300 range with an IEM that fits you comfortably with a preferable sound signature, and get an entry level DAC-AMP dongle and just leave and save the rest of your wallet.

I’d go for a zero red tbh instead of either

Maybe the fact that it is a bit boring Like again i have a truthear crinacle blue 1, i find it uncomfortable and enjoyable musically but just too big for my ears I have waner 1 too, love the sound profile but sometimes too bright, makes me ears pierce I use airpods pro 2 and airpods 4 which i enjoy but sometimes i find them to be quite safely tuned What i want is the tuning of Sony WF 1000xm3 which to my memory were warm and clean with good bass Something which is enjoyable may not be deeply analytical because i feel hexa does that well and i have a budget of 150 dollars

My set of these came in last night and they are a really nice refinement of the Zero line, but there is some killer harshness in the top end with silicone tips that makes them almost unusable with treble heavy material.

>If you want good soundstage, use open back headphones or... Open-back iems also offer a bit wider soundstage. I've tried my friend's Fiio FH9 with such construction and definitely found the soundstage to be better than my zero 2. I agree with your other words in general. Well, I'd aim for wired headphones such as Fiio JT1 as they're both good for gaming and enjoying music.

Literally any shit is fine for gaming. We pick iems to enjoy the sound which is difficult to do on Zero Blue.

Zero blue 2 are def better, but zero 2 still looks more interesting to me.

op, I have the Truthear: Zero Red and Truthear Zero: Blue, and they both fit my ears just fine. as for gaming, the blue is good for fps, rpg and action games where the extra bass and treble is nice to have. while the reds are good for rythim, strategy and turn based games as those have good sound tracks and vocals that the red's can take advantage of. hope this helps.

I have the Zero: Red and had the Zero Blue before the reds and they are both great for me(usually just listening to classical music, anime, rock, j-pop and game audio). In my personal opinion, the Zero Blue has more bass when it comes to listening to rock music while the Zero: Red is great for classical music and anime streaming. Both of them have big AF nozzles, but with the foam ear tips that it comes with, it is fine most of the time. Also, the Impedance adaptor on the Zero: Red doesn't really do much (or at least anything noticeable to me) to the bass as it is only 10 oms, but it is great as an 3.5mm jack extender for my phone when gaming since the Red and Blue both come with right angle adaptors. I am expecting the Moondrop Robin TWS in February 2025 so we'll see how better or worse those are to a wired IEM. (P.S. the Zero: Red's impedance adaptor broke after 1\~ish month of daily use, about 5 inserts and removals per day.)

well I already have my zero red for harman neutral tuning and blue(og) for harman bass+(but lost it) so I guess I'll go for the blue 2 for the trinity, better cable and more foam tips. thanks for the advice tho.

well I already have my zero red for harman neutral tuning and blue(og) for harman bass+(but lost it) so I guess I'll go for the blue 2 for the trinity, better cable and more foam tips. thanks for the advice tho.

man, those s ranks having prices >= $1000 is really hard for a budget baller for me... also a rank's prices > $200. also nice microphone. anyways, looking at the rankings, man it's hard to see my daily driver (Truthear zero: red) in c tier. tho I will agree that the Truthear zero: blue(I also owned this for a while but it was stolen) is better in fps games due to having a higher bass and treble tuning than the red. I would normally just recommend the Truthear zero: blue for fps and action while the Truthear zero: red for more casual open world rpg, sanbox, turn based, etc. but the Truthear zero: blue2 just released. It is basically the Truthear zero: blue (in sound profile) but with 4 sets of foam ear tips and 3 sets of silicone tips(instead of 6 sets of silicone tips and one set of foam tips), a better cable than the Truthear zero: blue & red, and has a smaller nozzle than both the Truthear zero: blue & red. if you can afford the Truthear zero: blue2 (kinda the same price as the Steelseries Arctis 1 in my country but could be different from your area), you should definitely try them. tho at the end of the day, the biggest advantage of Iems to headphones are form factor and price to performance.

man, those s ranks having prices >= $1000 is really hard for a budget baller for me... also a rank's prices > $200. also nice microphone. anyways, looking at the rankings, man it's hard to see my daily driver (Truthear zero: red) in c tier. tho I will agree that the Truthear zero: blue(I also owned this for a while but it was stolen) is better in fps games due to having a higher bass and treble tuning than the red. I would normally just recommend the Truthear zero: blue for fps and action while the Truthear zero: red for more casual open world rpg, sanbox, turn based, etc. but the Truthear zero: blue2 just released. It is basically the Truthear zero: blue (in sound profile) but with 4 sets of foam ear tips and 3 sets of silicone tips(instead of 6 sets of silicone tips and one set of foam tips), a better cable than the Truthear zero: blue & red, and has a smaller nozzle than both the Truthear zero: blue & red. if you can afford the Truthear zero: blue2 (kinda the same price as the Steelseries Arctis 1 in my country but could be different from your area), you should definitely try them. tho at the end of the day, the biggest advantage of Iems to headphones are form factor and price to performance.

Truthear Zero: Blue. Sadly it was stolen from me. I do have her big sister, the Truthear Zero: Red and been using those since.

My recommendations would be -Truthear zero: Red. Be carefull as the nozzles are abit large. -truthear zero: blue 2: has really small nozzles copared to the reds. Dont go with kz as they have bad qc and nost of their products break within months.

Used to have the zero blue for quite a while but ended up selling it because i couldnt handle the big nozzle even with aftermarket eartips (was uncomfortable), now, Vivace is a $30 iem, so dont expect miracles, is just very good for gaming at that price point and is not going to be any worse for gaming than Zero red/blue in that regard.

i also used to own the Zero blue og, it was also similar, but it was more energetic than the Klean, but for me cadenza sounded a bit shouty, too intense on upper mid range, female vocals were aggressive, the Blue OG handled it better but had that same energetic presentation, both actually have a similar style of sound, clean bass, decent punch and rumble but as a basshead myself, wont call it bassy, just balanced, and the upper treble is well controlled, but again, my problem is mid range, sound a bit thin on both (like vocals lack a bit of body), but feamle vocals sound a bit intense for me on both, specially on the cadenza tho. If you liked cadenza for how it was, is also a good upgrade, BUT, given that the Og blue has quite large nozzles, i would recomend the TKZK Ouranos instead which is kinda the samer tuning as the cadenza but with a better driver.

QKZxHBB is bassy but it has more rumble than punch, the Zero 2, with bass adapter, is similar but it likely would have more punch too, which would make for a bit different experience, althought in terms of amount, likely will have around the same amount of bass, as it is not really that bassy to beging with, is harman, which is a V-shape kind of tuning, would it be an upgrade? yeah, but not a direct upgrade if want you want is a bass focus. I dont think you would find something as similar on the sub $50 price bracket, there is the Blon Jojo that might be similar, but is not that well known or well reviewed, something like the Letshouer S08 would be a better direct upgrade, but of course, is more expensive.

If you dont live in a very humid country, Kefine Klean is a better option, more comfortable fit (smaller nozzles) and a pretty good, balanced and engaging sound, Zero red is not bad, but overall, not the best option anymore, if Klean is not an option, then yeah, from the bunch is the better one.

thats the thing, if you have bad luck, some wont last 2-3 months, but for that matter, most good options should. the ones that have the more decent track record when taking care of are the Truthear zero, either of the 2, but the nozzle could be a problem. TKZK Ouranos is also fairly well build.

Non of the mentioned, besides Z300, particularly bassy as Castor bass, the closer is Zero 2 but probably youll want to use the impedance adapter, that said, comfort on the Truthear zero line-up is not the best, tho, the Blue 2 has the smaller nozzle from the bunch, still, is a thick nozzle so bear in mind. Not sure how much money you are playing with, but ill say Kefine Delci or specially Letshouer S08 are better actually bassy alternatives to all you listed. Z300 is not bad but is barely an upgrade and bass is not as engaging as on Castor anyway. If you outright want something with the same tuning style as Castor, consider maybe CCA Rhapsody though is a bit old at this point, is almost as old as castor anyway, but even bulkier onto the ear. Really the tuning style of castor is not much used at around $100 bucks, i think youll be fine with Delci instead. There is Dunu X Koto ITO which is a literal direct upgrade in sound style but thats $200usd MSRP.

I really don't like the blue 2 but some people swear by them. contrary to what other people say, the zero blue 2 is NOT a good IEM for gaming at all. the pure would actually be the better choice because the sub-bass isn't overemphasised and drowning out the lower midrange (the frequencies where footsteps actually are), the pure is also far less fatiguing which is an important thing to consider if you tend to play for decently long stretches of time. Personally I would be taking the Pure every single time and I believe it's the safer choice for someone who doesn't yet know what they want. If you want something more in your price range then I would honestly look towards something like the Salnotes x crinacle zero 2 or the simgot EW100, maybe the tanchjim bunny dsp or moondrop chu 2. Honestly I think most $20 IEMs are far better than the zero blue 2 but that's just my opinion.

I am not knowledgeable in graphs and FRs enough yet to imagine how it might sound, but I did notice with Truthear Blue Zero 2, some songs don't sound "right" without me reducing the bass via eq (it was a female vocal song with piano). Not sure whether this is related to what you are saying though.

Btw I recommend og zero not zero 2

i use crinacle zero iems and got them from the headphones zone and they work perfectly fine

I just plug it and use it, not dac or something.. the cable is not too long, but u can get a 3.5mm cable extender, and it will work fine. The zeros also come with an amp which i do use.

I have the Crinacle Blue’s and I hear the Red’s have large openings too. I have trouble with getting a snug fit on the blue’s with any of the tips without it being painful. Is there something I’m missing?

Skip TE Zero2 completely, they are fine for music though

Yes, too boomy for any fps imo

I too am a Val and rivals sweat but I also enjoy music so I would say try the truthear blues or Hexa through amazon for their return policy and if you like them you could keep them or if you still want more you could return it and put in another $70 and try the aful explorer as it’s a much warmer sound and probably won’t be as shouty or fatiguing although they may not be as sharp footsteps it’s not like you’re gonna hear footsteps in the wrong places as most iems have good imaging so you can’t really go wrong with one or the other but in my case I started out with the zero blues and then upgraded to the nova but I’m looking to eventually get the hype 4 or origin if my pockets can take it lol

I too am a Val and rivals sweat but I also enjoy music so I would say try the truthear blues or Hexa through amazon for their return policy and if you like them you could keep them or if you still want more you could return it and put in another $70 and try the aful explorer as it’s a much warmer sound and probably won’t be as shouty or fatiguing although they may not be as sharp footsteps it’s not like you’re gonna hear footsteps in the wrong places as most iems have good imaging so you can’t really go wrong with one or the other but in my case I started out with the zero blues and then upgraded to the nova but I’m looking to eventually get the hype 4 or origin if my pockets can take it lol

Nope they're harder to drive. The low impedance just means that sources with higher output impedance (crappy sources usually have a high output impedance) will absolutely destroy the frequency response. Watch crin's video to see some graphs to show what i mean

It's extremely exaggerated on this IEM in particular. My zero reds sound like they have a 20db bass boost when plugged into my laptop's headphone port. Sounds fine on any dongle.

Same was my experience when I got my zero red and then artti t10. But it took time for my brain to adjust, after about 5 days of using then I started to hear detail, air and was absolutely blown away by T10 but when new they sounded very boring, not really better from apple earpods. But now, its OMG!

The reds will lack that bass of the blues and are more laid-back, but they come with a 10ohm adapter that enhances the bass. Forget about the arete, its not good, for gaming it will sound more muffled compared to the zero blue for example, and for music it will feel like part of the frequency is missing, its weird.

The reds will lack that bass of the blues and are more laid-back, but they come with a 10ohm adapter that enhances the bass. Forget about the arete, its not good, for gaming it will sound more muffled compared to the zero blue for example, and for music it will feel like part of the frequency is missing, its weird.

Zero blue

I just got the truthear x crinacle blue zero 2 IEM’s and they’re insanely nice for gaming tbh. And come with a mic option out of the box.

I’m going to go ahead and recommend [Truthear](https://www.amazon.com/TRUTHEAR-Crinacle-Zero-Ear-Detachable/dp/B0DZHC1H8F/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1ZGBR9QV5AMQJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.rPZSNU9I0ihz2pzzUeyBWM65e4owDR2oSiXgN3ndNR4dSLMFAP_4xIOp6mfMw7BMHc-KrhD_Q8oecEZP9ZBXF-u15-oIoyM8qpN0AotHolh0b3XjyY7RXs__0fgfm9UohxYj6D_zQxwflViYs-ES6olnYkiPYVx_J4apj6DWo8mJGY3yO_nEp57QQfI3R7r-rEKmXTR3GEANxglIV0ZIrg.XUyJX5QJzjyZmCtVocRaTPZcMqjw7Y6r-kHu4KFeZHA&dib_tag=se&keywords=truthear&qid=1761193880&sprefix=truthear%2Caps%2C205&sr=8-1&th=1&psc=1) in-ear-monitors. Dunno how the mic is (the Ally has one built in, so I got the ones without a mic on sale) but the buds are amazing

New to the world of iems and daps. Watched some YouTube vids for recs and decided to try a few pairs out for my new dap. Really liking the hexas and the aria 2s reds are great as well they all sound nice. It's cool listening to the same song but different pair and hearing different stuff stand out. Think I got a problem though cuz I still have 4 more pairs coming in the mail lol 😆. Wanted to try a few lower end pairs and then maybe buy something more expensive.

Yeah for the price they sound good definitely. I think they were a bit more bassy then the hexas and arias but still had detailed sound didn't find them muddy. That being said I definitely rank them hexa/arias>zero reds>zero 2. I was listening to earth wind and fire September to compare the IEMs and some gorillas and I found the bass more pronounced then the other IEMs but I found the other 3 more enjoyable. Still I enjoyed the zero 2s but need some more time to test them but that's my initial thoughts.

Out of those 4 pairs I really like the fit of the arias but all fit my ears fine. The arias are alot smaller than the hexas and zero reds and I find them the most comfortable. The zero twos are also 2nd smallest and fit very comfortably. At least out of these 4 the smaller ones seem to fit better / be more comfortable for me.

i have the blues man they have been so good to me for all my fps games

Out of all of these, I’d go with the Linsoul Kefine Klean .it's the most technically solid. Clean sound, good separation and imaging. Super useful in games like CS or RPGs where you need to hear what’s going on around you. Plus, it comes with tuning filters, so you can tweak the sound if you want more bass or something more neutral. Truthear Zero Blue would be my second pick ,more balanced than the Red, better midrange, and easier to pick up details in games. The Red version is for bass lovers, but it can bury other sounds and isn’t as precise. It’s definitely worth investing in a DAC . even a cheap dongle like the Apple one or FiiO KA11 makes a difference. You’ll get better clarity, soundstage, and volume. Especially important if you're using a phone or a basic laptop.

Well I mean the zero red and hexa are more known for being a solid package of both excellent tuning and decent technicalities, not just pure technicalities. That said, I'm interested in your list of iems more technical than hexa

Same here I was using them for gaming I had all the truth ears up to the xenns iems for competitive fps. Then I got super lucky found a brand new sealed Astro a40 with the mixamp like a month ago bought it for $300 and i will never go back to iems like ever ever

The best IEMs I have found for 50 are the Truthear x Crinacle Zero on Amazon, they come in a cool box, with a little baggie and include multiple ear tips including memory foam. Fanmusic TRUTHEAR x Crinacle Zero... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7DS1QHZ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I didnt know they reduced the nozzle length too. I got the Zero Blue and for me, they sounded good. But they hurt, i tried Spinfit W1 and Moondrop Springtips but they still hurt. I sadly returned them. But the foam tips also seem different in size and shape than the pair from the Zero? And nice review, just in time with the announcement from crinacle 👍🏻

Got these, and was surprised how well they sound and how good the spacial sound is. Even compared to the bose quietcomfort 2. But they are to large, so I just got the Zero blue 2, which are smaller and they fit.

You can spend under $100, and get IEMs that have a smoother frequency response and are a better match to Harmon Target than most wired full-sized studio headphones in your budget range, including better than your DT 770s Truthear x Crinacle Zero:RED IEM https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/truthear-x-crinacle-zero-red-iem-review.44865/ TRUTHEAR x Crinacle Zero:BLUE2 IEM https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/truthear-x-crinacle-zero-blue2-iem-review.62096/

You should be happy with them. They are good enough to mix and master on. The OG Blues came out not long before the Reds, and the Reds had the better sound signature. So they have been very popular. The Blue 2 are a much more recent updated release. They are arguably just as good as the Reds. But people aren't as familiar with them. You can't go wrong with either pair. I own both, and it's hard to say which one I really like better.

Its been so long since I use it so I forgot how it sounds like but from what I remember it's absolutely good for the buck for me. Kinda silent when plugged directly to my phone even on high volume so I had to use a DAC (FiiO KA1) and it work amazingly. Bass is clean and vocals are there and it's definitely not fatiguing for long session. Overall it's a good iem. Shame that mine broke after a year. For the record it was my fault, I left it on the floor and my mom accidentally step on it when cleaning my room. The pins are skewed so I bought a new cable but it hasn't been the same since then plus the left shell had a crack thus really tone down the listening experience.

Your experince has some similarities with mine. I also started with the Zero (1) but it broke, so I got the Chu 2. Found the Chu 2 too V-shaped for me. Next, I got the SGOR Luna, which is like you getting the EW300. Both clearly V-shaped tuned IEM's with similar flaws. I love the Luna but it was just too V-shaped and I felt like I was missing out on the mids and vocals were distant (they never go too busy though since they're plannars). Then I got the 7hz Sonus in an attempt to save from spending for the Hexa. This was 90% there for me but it got really fatiguing ang unnatural after a month. Too "in-your-face" sound. I finally got the Hexa's and have been using them for over 2 months now. The way you describe them is almost exactly how I would too. Cheers.

EW300, Zero Red is more neutral but it’s great if it fits, Cadenza, original S12 is around $100 and is a V-shape though more bright than warm Ziigaat has some options worth looking at as well like the Cinno and No

Same here, I find the sound from zeros warmer and bassier then the chu’s both are awesome though!

Kz zs Pro 12 x is a good deal . Zero red has a muffled sound quality control sucks. Ew 300 is a good beginner pair

Zero red sucks for me, but kz zs 12 pro x is better , that's why people keep buying them.

If you are able to buy from Amazon, that would be a good way to try and test for yourself. I've many iem . I've ordered Kz zs 12 pro x , zero red, and blue. Kz zs 12 pro tuning model Is a better sounding iem. Amazon has a quick return and refund policy. Keep what you like send the rest back. It's all a subjective listening experience you'll get many different and confusing answers and advice here. Good luck..

For audio production, I personally wouldn’t use anything less than the Zero Red. The closest to me at the price point would probably be either the Chu 2. Then slightly more expensive might be the Kiwi Ears Cadenza. If you haven’t chanced upon it yet, [here’s ](https://www.reddit.com/r/iems/comments/1ei7lp2/newbie_advice_for_what_is_the_best/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) my standard advice that may help you find the answer you need.

In one sentence, the Klean is a great IEM with good build that offers different tunings with good accessories. The sound of the Klean is neither offensive nor is it boring. It offers a natural sound that may appeal to a lot of people. If you want a slightly brighter tuning, use the black nozzle caps/filters. If you want something a tad more balanced, the white ones are the way to go. The Klean comes with 3 pairs of standard silicone tips as well as a nice low profile carrying case. The cables are decent, but not fantastic. Good for the price. How do these compare with others in the price range? I might like these more than my Zero Reds. They’re natural, but not boring (the way the Zero Red can sometimes be). They’re slightly brighter and have a bit more detail than the Wyvern Abyss and the Kiwi Ears Cadenza. This set kind of reminds me of the Singolo, but with better accessories and a lower price. One thing I’ve discovered is that the nozzle tips have the same threading as the Moondrop Chu 2. So you can pop out the Chu’s filter and go filterless with the Klean. This gives a very bright and airy tuning. With great sound, good build quality, decent accessories and multiple tuning options, the Klean is a winner for me. I bought this myself at a discount, but even at full price, it’s definitely worth it.

Not dumb. It’s just a matter of taste. There is no “better”. This hobby is all about preference. Maybe I prefer the Klean now because it’s new to me. I still reach for my Reds though.

Try the Zero Red.

The Red is tuned differently. It’s more neutral.

Yes they are good for gaming. I recently picked up the Truthear X Crinacle Zero IEMs for $60 and they sound great for music + gaming. The only thing I don't like about IEMs specifically is not being able to hear myself talk if I'm on Discord with friends, so that may be a deal breaker for others. There are options to be able to monitor your microphone so that you can hear your microphone input in your IEMs, but with my current setup I can't do that. I use them whenever I'm gaming alone, and use open back headphones when gaming with friends. Edit: just noticed you actually brought up those exact IEMs I just mentioned lol. I have the blue pair, for reference. I got them from Amazon.

I’m no connoisseur, but I’ve got a pair of KZ ZS10 Pros and Zero Reds. Neither of them satisfied my need for hip hop bass. Then I picked up a set of Kefine Delci AEs from AliExpress. I’m sure there are bassier bois out there, but I’m loving them so far. Dunu S&S tips.

I love the sound of the Blue 2’s, but I tried the Tangzu Fudu, Kiwis and 7hz - the only reason I’m considering others is because they feel so much better in my ears. But the sound signature has been better on the Truths by far

I'm using IEMs since I have some issues with wearing headsets. Currently Truthear x Crinacle Zero Blue. For that price (paid like around 40-50€ back then) I find them pretty decent. Maybe I will upgrade to a IEM in the 100€ area, I heard it's a noticeable jump from the budget ones. But it's quite hard to find the right ones compared to gaming headsets.

The klean build is excellent but it is much stronger in high mids (4.5 to 8k) than the the Zero Red and is not great if you’re treble-sensitive.

Quick question for you 3 months later.. I recently got the Blue 2, but the bass is soooo overpowering. Do you recommend any EQ settings or something else? Gunfire and explosions always over power footsteps, it’s unplayable. 

when i got my reds i had similar issue i just couldnt figure out why they weirdly sound worse than my tangzu waners but i trusted all the reviews and the hype around it went onto the web to figure out why and decided that eartips might be the issue and bingo it was i got spinfit cp 155 eartips and oh my lord i cant keep em down and always excited to listen to them. I have also paired them with the kiwiears allegro mini dac and amp and a 4.4mm cable but by far eartips have made the most difference highly receommend cp155 eartips for the reds as they are made to fit the iems with wider nozzles.

Not OP, but I find zero red boring. If I were to choose between zero red and cadenza, I'd pick cadenza all day. Zero red is kinda lacking in the upper end, makes it sounds boring for me. And the nozzle size is huge.

I own some of those $1200 IEMs, and I use none of them for gaming. Many of them make poor gaming sets, with a few exceptions. The IEMs I have used most often are the Simgot EM6L, Supermix 4, Crinicle Zero Blue/Blue 2, Thieaudio Hype 4, Xenns Tea and Top Pro, Meze Alba, and Letshuoer S08 & S12 Anniversary. The one I recommend most is the EM6L. It has consistently been my go-to for competitive gaming most of the time. Coincidentally, it's one of the cheapest sets in my rotation. Unfortunately, recency bias often often plays a major role in what is recommended in the community, which is why you don't see it as often in these types of recommendation threads, but a good tuning remains good forever -- which means many budget sets may be getting more attention recently, but they haven't necessarily dethroned the EM6L. The most critical areas of the frequency range for gaming is the upper mids and treble. The EM6L excels in these areas, offering great detail and clarity, with enough bass extension and emphasis to round out the tuning, but without losing detail in the mids. Imaging and soundstage is solid for an IEM, and they're comfortable enough for long periods of time, with the exception that the nozzle can be challenging for users with smaller ear canals. The other sets I often fall back on for immersive/single-player gaming is the Letshuoer S08. Up from there, the Hype 4; both are warm and fun, with the Hype 4 providing stronger bass performance, albeit typical Thieaudio "rounded" bass, and not as incisive as the S08's faster, more immediate planar slam. On the higher-priced midfi side, as mentioned above, the Hype 4 is one of my go-tos for immersive games, and the Top Pro is my competitive set of choice. It is like the Tea Pro, but with more controlled lower frequencies, and better detail and clarity. The Tea Pro is often recommended for gaming, the Top Pro improves on that tuning. It doesn't quite hit Volur-levels of "holographic" soundstage and imaging, but it is an exceptional set for its price. TL;DR: do not spend more than $500-$600 on a gaming IEM, and to be honest I wouldn't even recommend spending that much. I have dozens of IEMs in my collection, and my favorite gaming sets are on the budget side. Do I still use the Top Pro and Hype 4? Yes, but not as often as the EM6L and S08, and you could get by using the former for every use case -- I just like the S08 enough that I enjoy weaving it into my day-to-day as much as possible.

If you can save more, the Simgot EM6L is worth every penny, although well outside your budget. Below that, the Kefine Klean is another good option. If you should ever need a mic down the road, the original Truthear x Crinicle Zero:Blue or Blue 2 are worth looking at as well; I prefer the original, which is a little less harsh in the upper treble.

If you can save more, the Simgot EM6L is worth every penny, although well outside your budget. Below that, the Kefine Klean is another good option. If you should ever need a mic down the road, the original Truthear x Crinicle Zero:Blue or Blue 2 are worth looking at as well; I prefer the original, which is a little less harsh in the upper treble.

If you want an all ‘rounder, the Mangird Tea Pro is the best option in your price range. That said, even with dozens of IEMs, from budget to summit-fi sets, I run the EM6L 90% of the time. The Tea Pro is markedly better when it comes to media consumption, but the EM6L is no slouch there either, being somewhat mid-forward, but with excellent bass and treble and very strong imaging for a budget set. Whatever you choose, it’s best to avoid sets with emphasized lower frequencies as it will narrow staging and impact the clarity of your mids. Upper mids and treble are where most gaming cues live and is thus the most important area of the frequency range for gaming — hence why the EM6L is such a good option at its price. Other sets I’ve run for games that I’ve also thoroughly enjoyed; Thieaudio Hype 4, Crinicle Dusk, Xenns Top Pro, Meze Alba, Truthear Blue and Blue 2, Letshuoer S08 and S12 2024.

If you want an all ‘rounder, the Mangird Tea Pro is the best option in your price range. That said, even with dozens of IEMs, from budget to summit-fi sets, I run the EM6L 90% of the time. The Tea Pro is markedly better when it comes to media consumption, but the EM6L is no slouch there either, being somewhat mid-forward, but with excellent bass and treble and very strong imaging for a budget set. Whatever you choose, it’s best to avoid sets with emphasized lower frequencies as it will narrow staging and impact the clarity of your mids. Upper mids and treble are where most gaming cues live and is thus the most important area of the frequency range for gaming — hence why the EM6L is such a good option at its price. Other sets I’ve run for games that I’ve also thoroughly enjoyed; Thieaudio Hype 4, Crinicle Dusk, Xenns Top Pro, Meze Alba, Truthear Blue and Blue 2, Letshuoer S08 and S12 2024.

Personally I enjoyed my zero redsi bought in January until the left ear started to lose audio in may, tested cables and everything. Reached out to Truthear support and have heard nothing back.

I'm the same. My Zero Blue and Red both sit and look pretty but the nozzles are my big issue. Can handle them for a few hours but not much longer. Castor Bass is much more comfortable for long listening sessions. *Edit Zero blow to zero blue. Lol

The OG Zero are more neutral-bright. Zero 2 is V shaped but great for gaming. You can get a very similar sound profile with the zero 2 by using a wide bore tip such as the Sancai wides but with better bass response. I primarily use my OG Zero for work calls because of their clarity.

thanks for this validation comment, i was about to regret buying zero blue 1st version a week ago, thinking blue 2 is releasing soon and might be better, and also there is no return from where i bought and in india blue 2 might launch late and yeah i bought it for gaming only and liking everything about zero blue 1 so far like in music/shows/gaming

After months of research, I finally picked up the truthear crinacle zero blue, primarily for gaming. But to my surprise, I’ve been enjoying them just as much for music, movies, and series. The sound is 100% natural, with perfectly balanced natural bass and treble, nothing feels artificial or over-boosted. Every song sounds exactly how it was meant to be heard, with incredible clarity and detail and naturality and immersiv-ness. (the fact that my phone has 3.5mm jack adds to the more immersive experience also not to worry about usb c to 3.5mm, also it sounds perfect) Coming from years of using cheap audio gear (like cheap gaming headphones and local tws), this feels like an extreme upgrade. Since I’m from India, where high-quality audio products are often expensive, I knew I had only one shot at choosing the right pair, and I’m glad I went with these. The fittng is slightly tricky, but I’ve managed to make it work. 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. I later realized that the Blue 2 was announced after my purchase, but I have no regrets, given the usual delays and price hikes in India, I doubt I would have waited anyway. The included cable is also of excellent quality, adding to the premium feel. 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.

If you're buying them for this game, I would recommend IEMS - hearing footsteps is far easier. You can get a really solid pair for around $100 USD. TRUTHEAR x Crinacle ZERO Blue and Reds are good, Linsoul EM6L Phoenix, Truthear Hexa - the list goes on.

Same for me. I have my moon drops and zero 1s but threw the rest away.

Not for me. More bass than some of the other IEMs but it matches my AirPods and other headphones more true for my hearing which I don't think is bad but is what it is.

You might want something leaning towards neutral tuning if you find the zero 2 V shaped. Check out the zero red. Tho it's around 60 usd and has huge nozzles.

It all depends on personal preference, I personally prefer the Yu Xuan Ji as I prefer its balanced tuning. But I am sensitive to bass which is probably another reason that I prefer them. The Zero Reds I found to have a more developed bass sound with good treble but I was hoping for more mid clarity. The IgniteX I personally don’t have any experience with but after a quick search it seems that they have a sizeable V-Shaped curve with a punchy bass. I have seen some people say that the IgniteX’s treble was a bit too bright for them. Again, all of this is personal preference and based on the music you listen to. You can’t go wrong with any of these options, but to the vast majority of people I think the Zero Reds are going to be their choice!

no mention of staples like Wan’er, Gate, or maybe Zero 2 for the low budget end. Aria 2 is outclassed by newer releases and the cadenza isnt even 50, its 35 and should be in the higher end of the low budget end. No mention of other mid range staples like Crinnacle red/blue, artti t1, ew300, and especially the hexa which should be close to your pref. Even the Titan S is outdated with the Titan S2 and other competition stated High end is plagued with the same issue, lack of explanation and choice Honestly, the list is outdated and you would be better off just going to r/iems and looking at their list or doing your own research

I’m very happy with the Red sound but I’m not happy with the comfort. I think I have big ears (size L tips from the Red box and Clarion Tri) but it’s really tough to get them to stay in my ears consistently. They don’t hurt at all and have a nice weight but they are chunky. I have an Artti T10 Pro on the way because it is supposedly closer to the Reds than the original T10. Both are outside your budget but they might give you some more to research. Edit: trade war made the Reds too expressive anyway. They sell for 97 CAD today and I paid 60 CAD a month ago!

The Highsenior MEGA5EST s. Started with the ZERO Reds and the AFUL Magicone as my entry drug. After getting hooked on IEMs I decided to skip the next 3 priceranges and risked going all in. Never looked back. They are awesome!

What you have on the pic is EW300 - to me the best sounding iems I have. I have zero2, zero red, and ew300 - and by far they sound the best. Great for music and general PC use. Get Fiio KA11 and I think you will be very pleasantly surprised. I’m using them on gaming seasons for 4+ hours no issues with fatigue or uncomfortable fit etc. Got them from AliExp. Compared to the apple pro2s are light years ahead. You lose the wireless but it sounds like crap so not a big loss in my opinion.

Truth ear zero’s are great. Amazon and $50. Made by audiophile. I use those or Astro’s plugged into my Beacn Studio audio interface with a stand alone shur sm7b mic. I want to get customs from Audio 64 but those can be $1K-$10K

I'd recommend the Blue2 over the Red strictly due to nozzle size. The Red is an absolute unit at nearly 7mm. I think physical ear fatigue is going to set in quicker than treble sensitive fatigue (which you could EQ out if it's bothersome). - https://nozzledb.com/in_ear_monitors/truthear-zero-red - https://nozzledb.com/in_ear_monitors/truthear-zero-blue2

I can vouch for the zero red. A little over 50 though. It can occasionally be a tad hot in the upper mids but is generally really well behaved and still feels dynamic despite not having so much energy in the bass and treble. I hear nozzles can be an issue but hasn't been for me. They end up fitting kind of shallow but because they're so light it turns out very well for me.

Yep. It's neutral. For someone like me it sounds fairly exciting without being intense. You can always add a bit of V EQ too as I do occasionally. But it's a very well performing neutral at a great price. Great bass quality too.

Red is a pretty true neutral. I think they're great for the price but it's not surprising some people don't like the tuning. I didn't think the accessories and build were really lacking at that price either.

With the adapter they're definitely warm. Without it they're neutral. Still more warmth than the old meta since the lower mids aren't scooped, but the bass is reserved. And I think the bass quality is pretty exceptional for the price. But everyone's ears are different and I can't really expect you to have the same experience. I also prefer a more natural timbre and am treble sensitive, so v shaped responses aren't my go to most of the time. But I'll occasionally add a bast boost and even a treble shelf to the reds for certain genres or when I want more excitement. But a nice, linear neutral is my baseline and these do that very well while still sounding pretty dynamic and not too thin, imo. Edit: I also don't think the dual drivers were advertised with the intent to just be warm. They're chiefly there so that the bass frequencies have a crossover in a specific area so that when you add an ohm adapter you get a bass boost in a specific spot. Which is why they're sold with the adapter. Plus the benefit of being able to tune a clean bass shelf at a specific region for the stock tuning.

I only have Truthear Crinacle ZERO BLUE 2 first IEMs I tried and i really like the quality of audio to the point that I’m selling my gaming headset , what would be considered an upgrade to the zero blue 2 in a price range of 200$ max , I’m going to use it mostly on gaming, i enjoy fps, story games , rpg etc i know there are IEMS for different audio preferences but what would you recommend in this case ?

FWIW, I'm new to this and wanted to start with a couple cheap options to get a bassline on what I like. Got red zero about a month ago as my first iem and was really blown away by the quality for the price but after a couple weeks I realized I wanted more bass. I listen to mostly edm with the then hip hop second. Grabbed the Kefine delci and I keep finding myself wanted to sit down to listen to them everyday. I'm loving them. I tried pretty much all the tips they came with and found that since the delci seem to insert shallow it helped to have the largest size with the narrow opening and they sit shallow, seal well, and have amazing amounts of bass. Now I have a better idea of what direction I want to go in higher price ranges and have a great affordable iem that I'm not scared to lose or break if I were to use them on the go. Great purchase.

Yes, something similar happened to me. The first impression I had with my pair of Zero Reds was that the sound was really muffled and dark, but it turns out was the insertion depth and the eartips, I spend some days finding the correct insertion depth for my ear, the right eartips for good seal, and also bought a cheap dongle dac (Cx31993) as I was plugging them directly to the headphone jack of my phone. Now they sound right, with detail, and punch in the bass. They are really neutral, very good for vocals, but they don't sound muffled or with low detail. Maybe your setup, or maybe they just are not for you.

IF you asked this question a week ago i would of said the IE200, they are great for gaming and i was comparing them too Truth hear blues, and EM6L which are all great for gaming. Just picked up the Linsoul SuperMix4 and they are absolutely fantastic iems, no issues at all and i can find fault with all the others i listed above - iem falls out easily EM6L or ear tip too big Truthhear, housing scraping the ear IE200 using all different tips/cables and then i seen someone mention that the SuperMix4 are a way better version of the EM6L for a little more money, and if you was thinking of buying the EM6L then get the SuperMix4. Well i did and everything is great - audio clarity clear, comfort , cable length/ strength perfect. Honestly i could of saved myself 400dollars if i just got the SuperMix4 first.

The best options IMO are:. - Zero:2. - Blue2. - HBB Deuce. And the endgame basshead; - HBB Punch.

The Zero red are solid, do be warned the nozzle size are very large on them, so if your ear canals are a bit on the medium to smaller end they can get very uncomfortable. They do have really good Bass and sub-bass, but in terms of detail retrieval, especially in the upper end they're not as good as some other options. They still are a very solid pick though Simgot EW300 - $56 on sale w/ amazon prime, and are an incredible IEM for that price. Has 2 nozzles with a bit different tuning. ($56 version is the one with the 3.5mm cable) Tangzu YuXuanJi - $50, but not on amazon so you'd have to wait for shipping Kefine Klean - $49 on amazon, and some other places The apple dongle (as long as it's the US version, EU version is under powered) would drive any of these without issue.

Zero reds are also insanely good with eq

I like the KZ ZS10 Pro X, Moondrop May, Letshuoer D13 and simgot EA500 for fps gaming. The zero Red has Very poor performance on FPS games for me, too much bloated Bass and bad Sense of directions.

Kefine Klean obliterates the Zero Red

Até hj os melhores que já usei pra jogos de FPS nessa faixa de preço foram: Tin HiFi C2 KZ ZS10 Pro X Trn Conch Dunu Titan S (atual) Já tive o may, é excelente mas não usei tanto pra games, porém é bem versátil pq o cabo é bem plug and play, não precisa de Dac/amp/dongle. O zero Red eu não gostei mto, menos ainda pra games. Esses fones com assinatura mais quente e musical geralmente ficam meio embolados na gameplay.

I've been listening to the Blue 2 and the Chopin through auto-eq on my MP143, and they sound really similar so far. The blewtwo sound maybe 92% similar to the Chopin \*based off of auto-eq though, so that's a pretty good deal (would be better if they kept it the same price as the Zero Red). Compared to the Chopin though, the blu2's sounded a bit... "plasticky," whereas the Chopin sounded more pleasant, mainly in its upper mids being more forward sounding and clear, and its treble also clearer, bit more sparkly, and more extended. The Chopin also has a much nicer bass punch and a bit more warmth, while the blu2's had a bit more sub-bass rumble and sounded a tad leaner. Overall, the Chopin still sounded more engaging, more fun, more energetic, and clearer/cleaner than the blue2's. But that's just from auto-eq, so idk how the real iems sound through a/b testing, especially with their differentiating drivers. I also auto-eq'd my 143's to the Truthear Nova, but the blue2's still sounded much closer to the Chopin than the Nova's. Like, the difference I heard between the Bleuwu2's and the Chopin might be 5%-8%, mostly in the upper mids (sounds a bit quieter compared to Chopin sometimes, and a bit shoutier too. A bit weird.), lower mids (leaner), and treble (not as extended as Chopin/more controlled, but still sparkly), and finally a tad plasticky sounding, which was a lot more apparent when I switched to my other auto-eq'd profiles then switched back to the Zero Blue 2's profile. This plasticky sound might be from my 143's planar though, the DD drivers probably sound better. Again, this was from auto-eqing, so idk how accurate my assessment is. But, 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. 3 times!!!  but that's through auto-eq, so I'm probably very wrong 🙃😅

My Chopin just arrived, and after auto-eqing to the Nova and Zero Blue 2, the Nova sounds much more similar (92%- 95%) to the Chopin than the Blue 2 (Blue 2 sounds maybe 89% similar). I'll try to compare my Chopin to the Zero Blue 2 w.Foam tips. Immediately, Chopin sounds noticeably more natural/pleasant probably due to it being a bit warmer than the Blue 2. The Blue 2 sounds leaner, more technical, and has better instrument separation compared to the Chopin. - Chopin's sub-bass isn't as prominent as Blue 2's. - Chopin's mid-bass is a tad bit more prominent and heftier, but slightly more pillowy in comparison. If you like Planar style bass (quick, fast, clean), you'll like the mid-bass on the Blue 2 which I actually kind of like a bit more than on Chopin. - For the lower mids: Blue 2 doesn't have that veil of warmth that the Chopin has (Chopin's warmth is still lean compared to most iems), and as a result, Blue 2's vocals and instruments sound crystal clear, very well separated, and more detailed, transparent, but lacking that body/depth that Chopin has. - The Upper mid vocals on the Chopin sound more pleasant and natural compared to the Blue 2. Blue 2's upper mid vocals sound thinner (less note weight) but cleaner and clearer. Both the Chopin and Blue 2 aren't shouty or sibilant but the sss's are more noticeable on the Blue 2. 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. - Blue 2's Upper mid instruments are clean, clear, and more prominent compared to the Chopin. They're more defined, but leaner sounding and less natural sounding than Chopin. - Presence region: I'm assuming this is where the plastic-y sound is coming from? With the song "Radiohead - High and dry" Chopin sounds fuller, and its snares are less peaky than on Blu2. I'm not toooo sure how to listen for presence region sounds, so idk if this is correct 🙃 I'm not a fan of this weird timbre so far, despite liking the transparent tuning. It's usually prominent and noticeable on classical and instrumental music. Chopin overall sounds fuller bodied/organic and more enjoyable than the Blue 2 timbre-wise. DD drivers do have a more organic timbre, so again, this could be more of a driver timbre thing that I'm hearing with my Planar and BA iems. - Treble and Air on the Chopin is more pleasant to listen to than on the Blu2, most of the time. The Blu2 can sound hot/pretty spicy. "The Police - Roxanne" is a good song to test this. 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. For songs that aren't so treble prominent, I like the treble of the Blu2 because of that extra detail, but the all-rounder Chopin is still plenty sparkly for me and more balanced sounding. Blue 2 seems more song-specific because of that treble. Again, this assessment is through auto-eqing my Chopin to the Blu2 and using only a small sample size (using 1-2 ppl's uploaded graphs), but for my Chopin, currently the only squig graph I could find, and use is Super Review's graph for the Chopin and Blue 2. All in all, I kind of like the Blu2's tuning. The only real issue for me, is that off-tone/undertone/weird timbre happening somewhere up top. I'm still thinking it could be from my Chopin's BA and my MP143's Planar, but I'm also thinking it could be nonexistent - potentially worse or weirder sounding on the Blue 2's actual Dynamic Drivers. The Foam eartip requirement is a bit iffy and a deal-breaker, but since I have a lot of eartips I can try and make it work, but that's just me. Deal-breakers - Foam tip dependent - If you're Treble-Sensitive - You don't like Harman Potential deal-breaker I've heard through my Auto-Eq's: - Weird timbre/undertone from maybe the presence region? Personally, I prefer the Blue 2's tuning over the Nova because I like the detail and transparency > Nova's warmth. Nova is more intimate and a tad warmer sounding than the Chopin, so, less technical. TLDR; Through auto-eq testing, Blue 2 is like Chopin, but more technical and Harman.

Zero Red. Returned it last year. Tried to like it. I gave it 30 days for it to grow on me because they were hyped A TON, but they were just too bland for me in the end. Also, the large nozzles had my ears sore after 1hr+ despite them fitting.

As an owner of the Zero blue which has the same shells as the red I can attest that this set is not comfortable for long sessions, if you like something comfortable you can do better. Kefine Klean, Inawaken Dawn MS, Aosheda E20 for a 2dd set (reportedly much better with EQ) are the sets that seem to be getting all the budget love right now.

I failed to mention i have the zero:2 the blue ones right? I didnt really find them that great when i tried them which is why i got the reds. Besides the list i have, Is there anything other than the zero's you recommend? I guess another question I can hopefully have answered, Is there a way (i use a one plus 12) is to get ldac bluetooth support for any of these iem's? I bought a cheap set of hooks, but i read aac is significantly worse in quality than ldac.

Have both Zero red and blue with an aftermarket Tripowin 4.4mm cable on the blues which I do prefer for more accuracy

Have both Zero red and blue with an aftermarket Tripowin 4.4mm cable on the blues which I do prefer for more accuracy

I have crinnacle zeros they have ruined everything else for me 🤣, can’t imagine how good these are.

While I found 7hz mindblowing years ago, nothing in twice or 3 times the cost of the 10 options ive tried has presented significant improvement. The Zero Reds, on the other hand, caught me completely by surprise, outstanding sound. We all know this is just my opinion.

At work I use my phone with a JM6 Pro Adapter and whenever my phone dies I plug them right into the laptops 3.5 out. They definitely sounded much worse into the laptop. At home I use a monolith liquid spark to get a clean audio signal to my items Tested with the Truthear Zero Blue 2 I recently bought! 🙂

I don't think so, it just naturally adds more bass into the earbud by increasing the resistance to the drivers. I recently bought the blue 2 and they're super nice sounding!

Supermix is not yet a year old, I remember the hexa and zero red were already being recommended 2+ years ago. This might be a factor.

What sounds good then probably sounds good now, but I agree to an extent. I've got a shortlist of iems cheaper than the zero red and hexa, iems that outperforms both in terms of technicalities at a cheaper price.

I currently have the zero reds, which are my first iem pair. Problem is the pin connectors are loose (changed the cable already) and they are a bit painfully but I don't have the cash to upgrade to something like the Ziigaat but I would like to. I would be interested in the Horizon and the ZiiGaat x Jays Audio Estrella the Odyssey 2 also seem interesting to me

Truthear Zero. Some people prefer the Zero Red’s as they have a little more/smoother bass but the originals are just as good imo and reds are a few more bucks.

It’s the same earbud, I left out the crinacle to keep it shorter

TBH I enjoy my KZs more than my Zero Reds, the Zero Reds are just not loud enough for my taste.

I would at least need to see a graph. I have the original if they are the same or too close. it is a pass from me

I currently have MP145, SM4, Truthear Blue, TRN Tiger, and a few more planars. It powers them all without a problem. I am also using these to give the cable some extra protection. https://preview.redd.it/zmkb3ye8kqoe1.png?width=800&format=png&auto=webp&s=1a9274a065472b007d86e595a5276163571042fc

Ive been rotating between the kz castor, tripowin viviace, and truthear zero. Castor for bass and vivace and red just based on what im feeling. But I do feel like the vivoace is a little bit better

I use Truthear crinacle zeros for when I want to LISTEN to music, and AirPod Pro 2s when I’m at work or on the go.

for r6 i enjoy reds its not tiring

Truthear x Crinacle Blue 2, Red, or Blues are amazing for their price. They are a little more than double your price, though. Salnotes Zero's are good for about $20, but the Truthear are way better.

Truthear x Crinacle Blue 2, Red, or Blues are amazing for their price. They are a little more than double your price, though. Salnotes Zero's are good for about $20, but the Truthear are way better.

100%, Im using the Truthear cricalce zero, and with the correct eartips, it doesnt even feel like im wearing anything, I was used the bose qc 45s as my main audio device, but it felt heavy after maybe an hour, I go most of the day listening to music with the IEMs. Close to zero fatigue. [TruthEar Crinacle Zero](https://www.headphonezone.in/products/truthear-x-crinacle-zero?_pos=5&_psq=zero&_ss=e&_v=1.0)

Whatever genre Polyphia is, will be using my Truthear x Crin Blues…. anyone e know anything better?

Im using Truthear Zero Blue 2s with a dac amp combo and I feel like I can hear colors

I use my Truthear Zero Blue for running and working out because of how well they stay in my ears, even when skip-ropping. Not sure if it's good in the long run given the sweat but so far so good.

I use the Wan'er SGs. I've used the Truthear Zeros before but I broke one of them. (Due to careless handling, not a manufacturing error). I prefer the Zeros due to the the bass frequencies better articulated but for gaming that's irrelevant. The game relevant frequencies of the Wan'er are perfectly fine I give my blessing for them for siege

If you want bass on an IEM, I own a pair of ISN H20s as my second sets and these deliver on that regard. But the treble can be somewhat lacking for me and I feel like the vocals sound unnatural compared to my first sets which were the Zero Reds. If you want something as an all-rounder, textured and punchy bass, present mids and natural sounding vocals, clarity and sense of air on the treble, with good instrument separation, I recommend the 3rd sets I just recently owned, the Juzear Defiants. This is great for all genres I've thrown at it so far. (Mostly listening to HipHop, RnB, EDM, House, Alt-Pop, J-Pop, K-Pop, Gospel, Acoustic Live sessions) But if you really want something with tons of bass look into ISN H20. Great for movies and single player games as well because of the rumble feeling with the bass.

Sgor Luna at below $30 is a great option. Truthear Zero at around $45 (2 DD) is a great starting point. It has plenty of bass quality and quantity (one driver acts as subwoofer, the other handles mids and highs). T10 (single large planar driver) is awesome too, but it isn't great to look at. Planar bass packs a tight punch. It's different than bass from dynamic drivers though. At around $65-$70 (on sale): S08 and Aful Explorer. I've been using the 7hz zero on the road while maining Truthear Zero at home. I have Dioko for when I want brightness and that planar sound. Recently I went shopping for something new and ended up with: 1) KZ Castor Bass (good bass, fun, connector for KZ Az09 pro bt adapter). 2) Waner 2 (to try the new release and for Sancai tips) 3) Letshuoer S08 (expecting this dark planar to be my new main IEM. Also has a bunch of accessories I wanted). 4) Aful Explorer (similar to S08 in sound signature but with different, multi-driver tech). Plus I like its shell design. Have fun with your pick.

I have castor bass, wan'er 2, truthear zero, nicehck f1 pro, S08, and Aful Explorer. Of all of them, I love the Explorer the most and it's my current fave. The bass is awesome, mids and highs are clear. Fits very well. Cables and case are super high quality and just awesome to use. Go up a little bit and wait for sale. I got mine for ~$72 with coins in the recent spring sale.

I have 3 options: 1) Tripowin Vivace (around $30 - a reviewer I trust (fresh reviews) basically non-stop praised this pair for FPS games, in fact he has this thing called a "wallhack-certified list" which all my 3 options are there btw and this is the highest one. unfortunately the accessories with it are shit but it's $30) 2) Truthear x Crinacle Zero Blue/Red (around $50, red is slightly more expensive. blue has more bass, red is more balanced but comes with an impedance adapter to boost the bass. many pro players use this pair, notably most of the g2 roster. the issue with this pair is that the nozzle size is quite bulky and so is the shell, so if you have small earholes, it might be slightly bulky 3) Simgot EW200 ($40, my current pair, love this piece of shit, made of metal and feels like a tank yet also light, sound is slightly more towards treble but I bought a pair of eartips which kinda makes it more on the bassy side and tames down the treble. also being a guy with small ass ears, this pair is extremely comfortable) tldr: #1 is from what I heard the best, but #2 & 3 are really good as well, #2 is being used the most in pro play, in fact I've never seen #1 and 3 used as of rn