Fanmusic TRUTHEAR x Crinacle Zero:RED Dual Dynamic Drivers in Ear Headphone with 0.78 2Pin Cable

As someone who’s never used IEMs before and knows little about them, I wanted to give my honest opinion on the Truthear Zero Red IEMs. I was mainly looking to use these for gaming, and other casual stuff like watching TV shows, listening to music, or talking with friends on discord. I’ve used them with games like Valorant, CSGO, Marvel Rivals, etc. and I think they’re a solid option for anyone looking for something high-quality without being so expensive. Note that if you’re trying to decide between a headset or IEMs, I’d say go for the IEMs. They’re not only cheaper than a good-quality headset, but they also deliver excellent sound, especially in terms of surround sound, so if you’re worried about not picking up audio cues with these, there shouldn’t be a problem. I do want to mention a few things that might be useful. I am on the smaller side, and when I first tried these IEMs, they felt pretty uncomfortable. They seemed too big and kept slipping out, which honestly had me worried that I’d have to return them. But DO NOT give up yet. The IEMs come with multiple ear tips in different sizes, and after trying several, I found a good fit. It really made all the difference in terms of comfort, and now they feel great. They don’t hurt like airpods do, but they do feel a little weird at first if you’re not used to having something so deep in your ear. So, if you’re having the same issue, just be patient and experiment with the tips before deciding whether to keep them or not. Highly recommend these for people who want something that’s good quality but not expensive :D

- TL;DR - The Truthear x Crinacle Zero (and Zero:RED) in-ear monitors deliver a very impressive combination of comfort, sound quality, and are a contender for the best value of anything in its price range (>$100). With their balanced tuning and gorgeous design, they are an excellent choice for casual listeners looking to dip their toes into high fidelity audio. Audiophiles looking for a reliable and budget-friendly option will also likely find this enjoyable as the technical performance punches above what the price would suggest. If you're in the market for a new pair of IEMs, the Zero:RED is absolutely worth considering. - Testing Equipment - All of my testing and listening has been from an Android phone with a budget USB-C DAC or from a modern Dell laptop motherboard’s onboard audio. Being an entry-level IEM, I wanted to test this from equipment that is more representative of what other users in a budget-friendly space may be using. An amp is not necessary to drive these, but you will see some benefit from the use of higher-quality DACs and amps. - Design and Comfort - The Zeroes like many IEMs features a sleek, ergonomic design that ensures a comfortable fit for extended listening sessions. Please note that the nozzle is on the larger side (about 6mm) and those with narrower or smaller ears may find these uncomfortable. I personally have large ears and ear canals and found them quite comfortable for up to a few hours at a time with stock tips. They are very lightweight coming in at just a few grams, and are made mostly with a plastic material but still manage to retain a look and feeling of sophistication. The REDs in particular really pop when the light hits them just right. - Sound Quality - One of the standout aspects of the Zero:RED is its well-balanced sound profile. The bass response is punchy yet tightly controlled, offering a satisfying depth without overwhelming mids and highs. This is managed by one of the two dynamic drivers inside each housing being dedicated as a subwoofer with a cross-over circuit! Simply unreal at this price! There is also a lot of clarity in the midrange, making vocals and instruments sound both natural and detailed. The treble is crisp and sparkly, adding a touch of brightness to tracks without crossing into harshness. I am particularly prone to sibilance (the sharp “sss” sound) and thankfully these are not bright enough to be fatiguing. The soundstage, while certainly not expansive compared to higher-end models, provides solid enough separation to hear individual instruments or pieces of music. I would describe them as a very intimate-sounding but well-separated IEM. Overall, the tuning leans slightly towards a warmer signature but still less warm than the original blues. If you are a true bass-head, there is also an included 10 ohm resistor that will give you a mild bass bump of a couple dB. In my A/B testing, I prefer them without the resistor. - Value for Money - At their price point, the Zeroes offer exceptional value. I have been out of the IEM market for a while, so it is hard for me to say just how well they perform when compared to other, more premium models, but they do certainly punch above their class. Included in the box you will get: • The IEMs • A .78mm 2-pin cable terminated in 3.5mm (the cable is of passing quality but not premium) • 10-ohm Bass+ resistor also terminated in 3.5mm • 7x pairs of ear tips: o 1x set (S,M,L) narrow-bore silicone o 1x set (S,M,L) wide-bore silicone o 1x pair (M) memory foam • A leatherette, foldable carrying case • 4x replacement nozzle filters I had the best sound isolation with the memory foam tips, but unfortunately my included pair did rip while swapping them out so please exercise caution and care when rolling tips. I am currently using a pair of Spinfit W1 but am going to be receiving Divinus Velvets soon which will hopefully seal a little better for me than the W1 (not a fault of the product, I just have weirdly shaped ears).

They sound great, much better than my Airpods Pro 2s. The building quality is good, they're nice and heavy. The wire isn't braided but it's a nice thick plastic that I think will last a while. They come with loads of different size rubber tips plus one set of foam ones. They also come with a "bass booster" adapter thing but I can't tell a difference with it.

I will preface this by saying that I am still new to the world of IEMs. The others in my collection are all sub-$25 pairs (CHU, CHU II, Tanchjim Zeros, 7hz Zeros). I have been using both pairs for a little over two weeks. I have been told multiple times by doctors that my ear canals are really narrow. I also believe my ears are waxier than average. For this review, I will primarily be comparing the 7hz Salnotes Zeros to the Truthear Zero Reds. They both appear to be optically around the same size and the nozzles are the same width. THE FIT: Note that everyone's ears are different. This is just my experience. Your experience will vary. It saddens me to say these don't want to stay in my ears if I am moving about. With the smallest included tips, they are still too large to fit in my ears. The 7hz Salnotes Zeros in contrast are a perfect fit despite having a nozzle with the same diameter and being roughly the same size. I think the difference has to do with the angle of the neck and the length of the nozzle. The REDs have a steeper angle which allows for a much longer neck while maintaining a similar footprint to the 7hz Salnote Zeros. This longer neck means that these have to be pushed deeper into the ear canal for a solid fit. Since the nozzle is so wide that just isn't possible in my case. It may not look like it's too much of a difference in photos, but the Salnote's sit flush with my ears while the Thuthears feel like they stick out about a fingertip's width. As a result of this poor fit I can only use these when sitting down. If I move I feel like I constantly have to fix my left IEM. The only fix is to use foam tips (I used small moondrop Mistips) but it's still so tight that it would cause my ears to feel like they were burning upon removal. The ear hook also float above my ears and doesn't really provide any support unless the cable is pulled. The one positive about the tips is that they do have a decent length to them, unlike Moondrop Spring Tips that come with the CHUs. I don't find them as comfortable as the Spring tips, but the extra length does help protect the filter from ear wax. Using spring tips on both my CHUs and CHU IIs degraded the sound quality within 2 weeks thanks to my waxy ears. The tips included with the Zero REDs are comfortable enough and haven't led to the degradation of the filters and sound quality over time. THE SOUND: These are easily my favorite-sounding IEMs. The rest of my IEMs are all 40-60% of the cost of these so it's natural the REDs sound noticeably better. It sounds like they are more spacious and have more separation between various instruments and vocals. They also have a noticeably higher resolution even when listening to MP3 files. The tuning is wonderful. The slight bass boost has some impact to it without overbearing and stealing any spotlight from the mids and highs. I did not like the 10 Ohm adpter on the REDs as it felt like the bass was just encroaching too much on the mids. It lost pretty much all the separation between the mids and lows and didn't provide enough of a boost to justify that loss of separation. Though I did like the adapter for certain songs on some of my cheaper IEMs, but it was a case-by-case basis. I tested these with a ton of different genres and these sounded great in all of them. EDM, Lo-fi, Modern Alternative Rock, Classical, Otacore, Pop, Country, ect... AUDIO SOURCES USED: I did most of my testing through an Apple dongle DAC on a 12 mini, though I did also briefly test it on an affordable Fiio AMP/DAC on my PC and with the 7hz Zero USB-C cable on my iPad. I didn't personally notice much of a difference in swapping between them. As far as music is concerned, I listened to about a 60/40 mix of MP3s on Spotify and FLACs on PlexAMP. Both apps were set up to stream or download in the highest quality. TLDR: The REDs sound fantastic. They sound spacious and have a noticeable improvement in resolution compared to sub-$25 IEMs. They sound great for all genres of music. The wide and long nozzle makes it unsuitable for small ear canals unless you plan on only using them while sitting. The 10 Ohm adapter doesn't sound great with this pair of IEMs, but sounded good in certain song on other cheaper pair.

I wear headphones a lot. 3-4 days a week for 8-12 hours plus an AirPod at night. I decided it was time to cut back on the Bluetooth I was jamming into my head but didn’t want to sacrifice the sound quality I get from my Focal Bathys over the ears. So, I began diving into the rabbit hole of IEMs. After weeks of research and weighing options I decided these were the best option for my first IEM purchase. I was not disappointed, after getting a USB-c DAC I was using these daily. All day comfort, no hot ears, sound is amazing, and you can’t beat the value. Braided cables seem sturdy enough, but can easily be replaced. Truly enjoyable experience across multiple media types. Highly recommend

Phenomenal IEMs! These were the very first ones I got, and they blew any other audio device that I have ever used in my life. The design is beautiful, there is enough bass to hear in music and games, but the mids and highs are still strong too. My headset prior to this were the HyperX Cloud 2, and I thought those were good. This is beyond next level. My only gripe is the anime girl box. A bit geeky-ish, but whatever. The IEMS even come with additional earbuds so you can find your perfect fit (I did!) as well as a small leather pouch to carry the earbuds with you on the go. Next level stuff. Strongly recommend to get these or similar ones on the market.

Day 1 review of Truthear Zero Red: Man, where do I even begin? These IEMs are absolutely worth $55. Not only is the sound quality and tuning phenomonal, I believe these fully beat any KZ or KBear IEMs I have bought and tried. My most recent pair of KZ IEMs were the KZ ZSN 10 Pro. While yes the sound quality IS good, there is the issue with too much treble. The treble on the ZSN 10 Pro is too high to the point it's fatiguing to the ears, especially with certain instruments and or game/video sounds. The Zero Red are tuned just right where it's not fatiguing but there's also not TOO much bass, that is with the exception of the bass impedance dongle. The build quality: Yes, the shell is made of resin/plastic, but I can understand it seeing how most of the cost probably went into the tuning and making of the drivers themselves. I do believe that the cost is justified in terms of audio quality then build quality. Now, compared to KZ or KBear IEMs I do appreciate how long the default cable is, for a guy that has quite a bit of a gut the KZ stock cable is too short and would result in some pulling by the ears when I walked with them in. The cable on these is long enough where I can comfortably walk around with no tugging/pulling and use them at my desktop when I need to. Another thing I love compared to KZ is that there is absolutely NO hissing when no audio is being played. They are freaking silent and it is super nice.

I really love these. For me they are perfect for OTG. I have Senn HD 800s and Audeze LCD X's for use at home, as well as a speaker based system based on 5 LS 50 Metas, plus two SVS SB2000 Subs, so I don't want a $5000 IEM. And listening to these i don't see why anyone else would either. Their tuning is just about perfect, though I like it best with the resistor in line to boost the bass. They are also super clean, and at least for me are a perfect fit with the medium wide bore silicon tips. Cord gets tangled, but so what. Likewise, they look nice but don't look like the kind of ear jewelry some of these kilobuck iems are. Cute Waifu too. As for technicalities, imaging seems good but obviously IEM and headphones do not create expansive soundstages--they're not supposed to because of the way they deliver sound. So what a whole lot of reviewers who exalt a multi kilobuck IEMs technicalities are exalting is their headstage--the staging of insutruments they stay in entirely within the listeners head. Frankly, I hardly it's worth paying much if anything at all for that inasmuch any headstage is easily bettered by the soundstage of even a $300 pair of mini monitors. So yeah, the imaging is straight as a string and inside the head because it's supposed to be in a correctly designed IEM. If an IEM is doing something other than that, it's an artifact of its design rather than its faithful reproduction of what's actually on the recording. And that makes it a coloration, and who needs to pay $500-10,000 for something like that. So if you just want something correctly tuned and designed that you can take with you when your are OTG and use with your phone, just buy these. Very highly recommended.

I was guided here through the guy they worked with when they R&D'ed it and it's wonderful. After months of usage I don't ever wanna go back to over ear. They work fine and display audio in ranges I didn't know existed at all. With these I have enjoyed a lot of music, movies and gaming. I've reached the point where I'm highly considering getting a second pair for my phone since wireless is rather overrated nowadays.

Very nice.

I recently picked up the TRUTHEAR x Crinacle Zero:RED earphones, and I’ve been blown away by the sound quality. The clarity, detail and bass response are incredible – everything feels perfectly balanced and professional. These genuinely compete with much more expensive IEMs. The build quality is excellent and the red design looks stunning in person. They’re comfortable to wear for long sessions, and the detachable cable is a great bonus for longevity. Whether I’m listening to music, gaming, or watching films, the audio feels rich and immersive. For this price, the performance is unbelievable. If you care about real audio quality, these are an absolute must-buy. Couldn’t be happier with them! 🎶🔥

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