7Hz Zero 2 - Right out of the box goodness - Unboxing & Review

Here are my playlists used to test this IEM. With my bass head essentials playlist, you'll encounter never heard before low end.
Bass Head Essentials - open.spotify.com/playlist/3Uh...
Soundstage and Imaging - open.spotify.com/playlist/4EO...
Pop, Hip Hop, R&B, Classical stuff - open.spotify.com/playlist/52L...
00:00 - Intro
00:25 - Unboxing
02:30 - Versus OG Zero
02:50 - The cable
03:25 - About me & Testing parameters
03:40 - Sound signature
04:05 - Accessories, build quality, comfort
04:22 - Strengths
04:32 - Average
04:42 - Weaknesses
04:52 - Gaming & Movies
05:02 - Quick comparison
05:12 - Conclusion
#chifi #audiophile #inearmonitors

[@weirdear95]

Hey, it’s been a long time since i uploaded a video. I have made some changes to the format of my reviews and comparisons. i’ll do the unboxing and review in one video and the comparison in a separate video. Then it will be clean and organised. Also wanted to start narrating. I practiced for these past weeks but still not confident enough. so, i will do that separately too. Still i will stick to this format for another few weeks. I was working on 2 big projects, that work is almost finished. But failing to do narrations was the main reason for the delay of my videos. Sorry for that. Will upload consistently sticking to this format, gradually i will make the change.

[@vivekanandk6728]

Thanks man love your work ❤️

[@weirdear95]

You're welcome❤️❤️

[@vivekanandk6728]

@@weirdear95 I am noob in audiophile community, I have one question I am planning to buy iem around 2000rs and very badly confused between War'nr × Zero 2 × Bl03 × chu 2 × HBB, I was previously owning Zero 1 which I gave to my brother bcoz of lack of bass it literally no bass iem but I liked the sound stage on them and I want to know does all iem have the sound stage like it or its just Zero's, I have same listening taste has yours so can you please suggest me one for ex :- EDM Pop Rap and classical

[@weirdear95]

Hey, sorry for the late reply. Between your picks, Zero 2 is the easiest recommendation i can make, it is really well balanced where nothing feels lacking. Wan'er is also one of my favourites, but the treble energy can be too much. BL03 is now outdated, but still good. Chu 2 is shouty and the sibilance is more present on them. If you want the most energy under $20, QKZxHBB is the one to go. But not good for classical. So, my recommendation for you is the Zero 2.

[@vivekanandk6728]

@@weirdear95 Thanks for the replay has of now will order qkz HBB it is budget friendly too bcoz last week only I have bought 7hz zero so no money but definitely buy zero 2 in future

[@krisperkovic4990]

Love these iems

[@weirdear95]

❤

[@nailedit05]

Wow bro, video quality improved a lot. Thanks for the great review as always ❤

[@weirdear95]

Hey, thank you so much❤️

[@_-Z-]

Thank you for another great review! 👍

[@weirdear95]

My pleasure❤

[@aaronvarghese6955]

Which is your favourite iem currently

[@weirdear95]

I love bass, so I’m using the castor bass as the main unit. Like this Zero 2 too as it got nice mid range. Everything depends on your preference. I don’t usually stick with one as a reviewer.

[@Dvscae]

Hello! Been waiting for this one. Great video as always! I'm still deciding between the Jade Tangzu Wan'er vs Zero2, I might just wait a little bit more for your comparison video to actually decide. I was considering KZ Castor Bass too but I'm a little bit scared of KZ quality control not gonna lie.

[@weirdear95]

Zero 2 is really easy to recommend, sound quality wise and brand wise. I enjoy the sound of Wan'er more, but i can listen to the Zero 2 for a longer period of time. If you want heavy low end, go with the Castor bass, mids and highs are pretty good too on them. I think KZ is now heading in the right direction. I haven’t had any issues with their products. I got 2 units of Harman and bass(4 units) all works perfectly. All three IEMs mentioned here are great value for money, but all have different sound signatures. Zero 2 is the easiest to recommend between these 3. But as i love low end, i go with the Castor bass.

[@huynhxuanviet9818]

I got both version of the Castor and it has been fine for me so I don't think it's that big of an issue.

[@hazelnuts9778]

That'd be nice if you do either the dubbing or voice over, already like the format you use. Also I'd like to ask you about my current choice between CCA Polaris, Castor Bass, or maybe iems at the similar price which suits my taste. My preference is almost the same like yours, prefer balanced signature, clean sub bass yet fast and punchy mid bass, forward and sweet natural vocals (main point), no sibilance but there's still detail in the treble. Overall good resolution and technicality.

[@weirdear95]

Polaris is more of a neutral and flat sounding set. It performs so well for a sound signature like that, but it lacks the low end. Mid range is good and clean. Problem with the castor bass is the mid range, it sounds bit more recessed than the lows and highs. Yes, the low end is so good on castor bass, but as your main point is the Mid range, i recommend you the new 7Hz Zero 2. It is a well balanced set with nice and forward mid range. Ziigaat Nuo is also a great choice but the treble can be too sharp and spicy. Zero 2 got a nice balance.

[@vvan222]

​@@weirdear95What do you think of chu2 compared to zero 2 (with the preference as above)?

[@weirdear95]

@@vvan222 Zero 2 is the better option for the above preference.

[@vvan222]

@@weirdear95 Thanks so much, that's helpful, I have similar preference. 👍

[@weirdear95]

Do I need to make the intro longer?🙂

[@faisalfirdausiinn4708]

Good enough.

[@weirdear95]

@@faisalfirdausiinn4708 Thanks man❤

[@vetri654]

Nothing to shy, you can speak

[@weirdear95]

Hey, thanks for the confidence🥺

[@aaronvarghese6955]

For around 2k,my suggestion Hola,tangzu Warner,kz castor bass,kz zxn pro x, I want better bass and vocal,also for gaming

[@weirdear95]

KZ Castor bass.🔥

[@aaronvarghese6955]

@@weirdear95 hola vs castor bass ,castor do wins?

[@weirdear95]

@@aaronvarghese6955 Yep, for me it is an easy win.

[@chuffmeister1130]

How does this compare with the Truthear Hola? Seems like both are going for a similar tuning.

[@weirdear95]

Low end is pretty similar. But the Zero 2 got better Mids and highs. I prefer the Zero 2 over the Hola.

[@Vannityyyy]

What do you prefer for gaming between this and qkzxhbb?

[@weirdear95]

QKZ x HBB🔥

[@nanakabe]

Is it better than chu 2?

[@weirdear95]

They have different sound signatures. I prefer the Zero 2. Chu 2 is also good, but it can get shouty and sibilance is present in that. Zero 2 is safe tuned. But done really well.

[@faisalfirdausiinn4708]

i have the exact same Zero 2.. To be honest, i was not impressed (for now).. i also do not understand the hype behind Wan'Er just to relate.. Probably we have different taste in sound realm.. To name a few IEMs i like/prefer over those two are (not in any particular order).. - TruthEar Hola - KZ Castor-Bass - KiwiEars Dolce ⭐ - Simgot EW200 ⭐ - Moondrop Chu (OG) ⭐ - Moondrop Chu 2 - Kinera Celest Wyvern - KZ EDX Pro ⭐ - KZ ZVX ⭐

[@weirdear95]

Totally agree with you. Zero 2 is more of a safe set. But done pretty tastefully. When looking at your preferred ones, i can understand that you want something to standout in each one. Particularly, you look for some uniqueness. You love both low end and treble more. Means you love energy.

[@faisalfirdausiinn4708]

@@weirdear95indeed, one of the reason why KZ D-Fi(std) and KiwiEars Cadenza are among that i felt lacking.

[@josaphcj7199]

vs tangzu waner vs 7hz zero 2 vs kz castor bass

[@weirdear95]

These 3 have different flavours. If you are a bass head, go with the Castor bass. If you want the best balance overall with nice technicalities, Zero 2 is the easy choice. Wan'er is more fun than the other 2 as its mid range is more elevated, i really like the sound os it, but needs some EQ work.

[@josaphcj7199]

@@weirdear95 thanks bro. If u have an eq for tangzu, please share it

[@siddhesh2888]

I skipped the original Zero as they had almost negligible bass and sharp upper region/treble which were unpleasant to me. Now, for this Zero2, bass has been boosted and the treble tamed a little down making it appealing to the masses. Now, with that new updated tuning, the only IEM that comes to my mind is QKZ X HBB. Now my main question, is it worth buying Zero2 if I already have QKZ X HBB? Also, do review ZiiGaat Nuo. Heard it's a good buy over Zero2 and want to know if they really are.

[@krisperkovic4990]

I have both - and both are excellent. The QKZ is more bassy and definitely suited for EDM etc. The Zero 2 is a more refined bass, not as boomy, and suitable for most genres.

[@weirdear95]

Zero 2 is more versatile, and can be used on many genres. QKZ is amazing for engaging and energetic genres. Zero 2 is more pleasant. Yeah, i got the Nuo, it is so good too. But can be too sharp sometimes. Review drops this week.

[@weirdear95]

@@krisperkovic4990 You are correct.

[@virenrana6459]

How's cable quality? it's my biggest deciding factor at last after seeing everything.

[@weirdear95]

Hola, Nuo and the wyvern pro got the best cables at this budget range. The cable of Zero 2 is pretty similar to the Chu 2's cable. They are decent. Doesn't feel the most durable.

[@virenrana6459]

@@weirdear95I'm pretty rough with cables so I'm concerned with buying zero 2.

[@weirdear95]

I recommend you to go with the Ziigaat Nuo. It is the best package the money can offer.

[@virenrana6459]

@@weirdear95 thanks

[@batuhan5976]

Where should we buy these iems? Any link

[@weirdear95]

You can easily find them on AliExpress. And also there are official retailers named Linsoul, Hifigo, Shenzenaudio etc. They got all these brands and products. There can be exclusions. Aliexpress is the easiest place to find

[@gagarin777]

I stopped watching after MacBook Pro a phone and and Spotify was listed as test setup :P Good luck.

[@weirdear95]

It's alright man, I'm representing beginner to intermediate audiophiles still. But with a big target. Not everyone can afford the high end stuff and also I review mostly the budget range products. So, i can do justice to that specific crowd. Someone buys budget range stuff not to pair with high end gear, it doesn't make sense. So, i think i got the right gear. But with that gear i do my in depth testings to cover everything possible. Thanks for your feedback man, really appreciate it.

[@faisalfirdausiinn4708]

You can elaborate/explain your test setup preference to be more constructive(helpful).

[@weirdear95]

@@faisalfirdausiinn4708 Will make it more in detail in the next one. Thank you so much for the suggestion.

[@faisalfirdausiinn4708]

@@weirdear95i actually suggested that to the original comment.

[@weirdear95]

@@faisalfirdausiinn4708 Haha, damn😁. Sorryyy.

[@tdtdtd1826]

Zero is far superior to zero2 and cheaper by at least 7 usd. Zero 2 is 👎👎👎👎

[@weirdear95]

I 100% agree with you with the price jump, it doesn't worth the price jump in any means. But when comes to the sound signature, it is a personal preference matter. No doubt the OG zero is a banger still, but this new zero 2 is the best at being balanced. Sound signature depends on the person.