I torture myself with more Chinese IEMs

this is my life now
⇊ Store links ⇊
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BGVP DN3: www.aliexpress.com/item/10050...
Tin HiFi T3 Plus: www.linsoul.com/products/tinh...
FiiO FH9: www.fiio.com/fh9
Tripowin Lea: www.linsoul.com/products/trip...
Shuoer S12: letshuoer.net/product/iem/s12...
Veedix Diamond String: www.aliexpress.com/item/10050...
BQEYZ Autumn: www.linsoul.com/products/bqey...
BLON BL-Max: www.aliexpress.com/item/10050...
Tanchjim Echo: shenzhenaudio.com/products/ta...
TRN TA2: www.aliexpress.com/item/10050...
QKZ ZXD: www.aliexpress.com/item/10050...
QKZ ZXN: www.aliexpress.com/item/10050...
DUNU Titan S: www.dunu-topsound.com/titan-s
Yaoyaotiger (www.aliexpress.com/store/1213684) is also offering $1 off every $30 spent with code "CRINACLE22"*
*Not sponsored nor an endorsement
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00:00 Intro
01:08 Disclaimers
02:54 The "Unboxing Rating System"
04:58 BGVP DN3
05:53 Tin HiFi T3 Plus
07:04 FiiO FH9
08:19 Tripowin Lea
09:21 Shuoer S12
10:49 Veedix Diamond String
12:20 BQEYZ Autumn
14:28 BLON BL-Max
15:23 Tanchjim Echo
17:04 TRN TA2
17:48 QKZ ZXD
18:27 QKZ ZXN
18:54 DUNU Titan S
CAMERA: Sony a7 III + FE 35mm f/1.8
MICROPHONE: Motu M2 interface + Neumann TLM 102
SPEAKERS: Neumann KH120 + KH750
MONITOR: LG C1 48" OLED

[@isaactan7764]

crin making fun of the autumn spring summer and winter when he's naming his collabs dusk, dawn, midnight and eclipse lmao

[@JoelHernandez-tz3vk]

Guess there's gonna be a Noon at some point.

[@mayonotes9849]

Can't wait for morning, night, evening, noon, afternoon.

[@adilahismail2440]

Can’t wait for the Maghrib, Ishak, Fajr, Zuhr and Asar

[@alphariusomegon8507]

high noon

[@prntm926]

Can't wait for the Muharram, Safar, Rabī ul-awwal, Rabi uth-thanī

[@MINDTHEHEADPHONE]

Your face with the TA2 was priceless!

[@augustofreitas3569]

Estou ansioso para o Kuba x Crinacle, fico imaginando o quão incrível seria uma parceria dessas.

[@marcus_mota]

Great to see such another awesome youtuber commenting here!

[@faterlosthisacc6319]

@@augustofreitas3569 IMAGINA!! MDSSSS

[@f.miller801]

@@augustofreitas3569 Crinacle cobra o peso da cabeça dele em ouro pelas parcerias.

[@VitorMach]

Disco CRN confirmado

[@Hahnck750i]

the way he pushes the boxes.. he's secretly a cat

[@handlemonium]

😼😹😽

[@mr.hitchens]

LoL....... so you met my cat then? I did call him Lucifer, it was a very accurate name choice. If it was his, death stare. If it belonged to me, death by a thousand scratches and the "wtf you looking at human" stare. I'm not sure who owns who?

[@Hahnck750i]

@@mr.hitchens pretty sure when it comes to cats, they own you xD

[@Hahnck750i]

@@mr.hitchens oh geeezzz

[@PurpleShift42]

Came here from the snippet in the newer "unboxing" (~nugget~ IEM bag) video to see if anyone thought the same, was not disappointed (timestamp is 4:53 btw :P)

[@hartyewh1]

Good to see you out of your slump. Just keep the stuff coming and you'll reach 100k again in no time. Then you can get two buttons. Who even has that?

[@haze1258]

linus 🥶🥶🥶

[@yeti4269]

Every major KZbinr with a clips channel

[@musicalslime8776]

Jacksucksatlife

[@Numptaloid]

@@yeti4269 *every major youtuber that sucks

[@zamedoeswtever5267]

tbh plenty, but yeah an achievement for a pure audio gear reviewer

[@Purin1023]

The rating system is like having strict parents looking at your grades in school. If you get a perfect score they are simply content. Anything less than perfect and you have some explaining to do.

[@exol511]

I absolutely agree with the statement that tastes in IEMs might differ from person to person and we can all be adult about it, … since it would ofc be wrong to badmouth someones’s trash taste.

[@Krmpfpks]

Absolutely. Someone with a trash taste is already punished enough ;-)

[@Knowbody42]

Who are we to criticize people who throw their money away on trash like Beats, Bose, or Skullcandy? Maybe they enjoy throwing money away and listening to trash.

[@nitromenoob]

@@Knowbody42 or listening to anime music

[@kato2395]

@@nitromenoob EXCUSE ME SIR

[@bruhwhatswrongwitchu2458]

@@nitromenoob aight no

[@AmpedZWeb]

I love this format. Unboxing are a waste of time honestly. “OoOoOooOoooo! Look! Ear tips! And a manual.”

[@SpiritualPsychotherapyServices]

When I first saw an unboxing video here in KZbin, I thought it was rather lame....

[@UNSCPILOT]

Agreed, Crin has this figured out to a T

[@fergusdelacruz2454]

You're definitely one of the audiophiles I really take with high regard and right on time as I buy a sub-$100 iem again. Excited to test out my T3+ when it comes!

[@hyroproto4364]

Its good. Its the little brother to Iko OH10

[@Big_Chungus935]

Have you tested? Long term how does it sound?

[@maxcarnevale9459]

Happy to see you back on the grind. Keep up the good work!

[@quangtoss9924]

I'm not even that into audio, just find your content very entertaining lmao. Keep it up Crin!

[@alexanderdanner3378]

Hey I so glad I finally found your new channel and wanted to tell you that I'm happily listening to this through my "new" kz crns like I said I must say while I'm not an audiophile by any means I love the sound

[@noctisfrost3990]

Crin, I like when your videos are long they are detailed and important, dont stop this format

[@Ferryberg1]

Love that you are back Crin! Since you like the fight in the sub 100 dollar IEM category so much, why not do a battle/comparison with the best in that class? So that we may have an answer to the Aria. Keep up the awesome vids!

[@fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied]

But what does this even mean, really? A “battle”. I can’t see this.

[@wrusst]

Lea is no where near slightly under 100 it's slightly under 30

[@MrDangerousshark]

Already back at 21k! Hell yeah dude! Love your stuff

[@cordragon9159]

Finally, a new upload from crin! It was nice to hear your impressions of the Shuoer S12 and Dunu Titan S. There's a lot of new IEMS with potential, I kind of regret buying the ThieAudio L2. I do not regret buying my CRN though. They sound pretty good with EQ and a change of tips. :)

[@linolingelbach2214]

Yup, CRN with EQ is 👍

[@samritbhoday7774]

you should not regret buying your l2. they're still fantastic imo

[@CassioHungria85]

Please, what tips do you use with CRN? Foam? Is there a specific brand?

[@linolingelbach2214]

@@CassioHungria85Stock tips small size

[@CassioHungria85]

@@linolingelbach2214 stock is a brand?

[@MagierMax]

I like the editing especially the green to red fade on the 4/5 was cute

[@lth_lch]

Nice to see other companies bringing some better competition to what has felt like a Moondrop monopoly in the budget 1DD space.

[@archiebertran]

Thanks for the ongoing commitment to affordable audiophile gear.

[@natertots275]

I enjoy the format. Peoples facial expressions are often fun to watch and this is no exception. More important, I appreciate a quick down and dirty review. This gives people a quick and early taste of a lot of gear, which is great and is all you need sometimes. I don’t need a 10 minute review of a garbage or mediocre sound recreating device but this give some insight into what is going on with those items.

[@chuckyfox9284]

Very exited for all of the 5/5 items.

[@murphymuffmeistermrtan6738]

yes we like these short first impressions formats! :)

[@jb678901]

Can't believe the results with the Tripowin Lea for only...US$26 !! Another winner well under the $100 mark. Thoroughly pleased with this recent purchase.

[@shadow_warlockgr]

So what was your reaction when you found out the Lea is 25$?

[@Stephen__King]

Went straight to aliexpress and bought a pair. Worth a listen at the very least.

[@why_tho_]

@@Stephen__King how was it?

[@Stephen__King]

@@why_tho_ Not bad for the price. The cable is cheap garbage, so I bought the Tripowin Zonie to replace it. I have fitment issues with the ear tips as I'm between a medium and small ear canal. The build quality of the iems themselves is excellent. when you click them together they sound like marbles hitting, no idea what the material they are made from, but they should be hard-wearing. For the price, these sound great. A nice flat sound signature, which is always my preference. Your mileage may vary.

[@mateuszzimon8216]

@@Stephen__King Do u try a KZ memory foam ear tips?

[@actingboi815]

Love it as usual Crin, I was one of the people who thought the last unboxing/first impressions video was too informative (after all as you said these are FIRST impressions, so might as well go for the entertainment value no?), and as someone else has said, glad to see you recovering from your other channel's fate (my condolences). I do have a question though, just curious what motivates you to collaborate with another iem brand? I mean as in what gave you the idea with this iem in particular, and why not work with one of your best ranked iems to make it even better?

[@Malthis13]

I love the content, very good sense of humor without being dumb. Thanks

[@michaellitzner2818]

I just ordered my first pair of "real" IEMs, the KZ CRNs, previously I have only had cell phone provided ear buds or gas station specials, and I made sure to do it through your site. Good luck with both the reboot and getting your Google account reclaimed.

[@exaltedb]

I just did the same. Took me a bit it finally narrow down on them

[@johnjustsaying7959]

Nice to see you back in the saddle again!

[@shakenbake2k479]

I love watching these even though I never remember any of the iems 5 minutes later.

[@pmAdministrator]

Please, make more of these! Thank you!

[@sweet_sweetiepie]

I’m psyched for my Titan S to arrive in the mail soon. Glad to know you got a positive first impression of it! I thought about the aria but went with the titan s instead.

[@zekion.]

Same, that was a relief.

[@CassioHungria85]

​@@zekion. Hey guys, do you have the DUNU TITAN S? Is it better than T3 plus and Aria for rock/acoustic?

[@CassioHungria85]

Do you have the DUNU TITAN S? Is it better than T3 plus and Aria for rock/acoustic?

[@asymptoticspatula]

I like it! I like you! Glad you're back.

[@beezlebub3955]

You could do videos on just about anything, I think they’re pretty funny, and somewhat informative. 5/5 gots potential 👌👍

[@guizarbayardoemmanuelisaia1718]

Congrats you appeared on my home page! You know what that means, the algorithm is again with you! You should try to make some mainstream videos, like "best TWS of 2021" or something like that :)

[@redtalonswillams1]

This format I think perfect, fast and with various items ...

[@atlequang9564]

Your reaction is sth that I believe we could call it "rarely hilarious emotions "

[@radioradish1659]

Hey Crin, excellent video as always! Is there any list of songs You test headphones with? I think covering your test-tracks could be a nice idea for a future video :)

[@land_walker]

I really liked the Tanchjim Echo. I do run it with an EQ and I use Moondrop's Spring tips on it.

[@hedgeearthridge6807]

12:06 "Let's put the price up, and let the audience react to how I should have reacted to this" I don't know about you, reader, but I was absolutely horrified. $290 for Crin to just say "Meh"?!

[@liiou4445]

it's not actually that much compare to the top of the line stuff, and even then it is hard to get crinacle to like it

[@BichaelStevens]

Look at crin rankings. There are 4 digit price produtcts at D/E/F tier. Price isnt everything

[@adamcanterbury]

Love your stuff Crin...I’ve been using my CRNs 75% of the time the rest of the time I use all my other IEMs and TWSs to kinda train my ears for the differences in tunings and different sound qualities and aspects...I did however get the LEAs and they are my 2nd favs now...I also got the AKGs and they are me second favs of TWSs...Status Between Pros are my #1....anyway I love your stuff and thank you for all that you do in the name of audio and sound.... p.s. if you know where I can get some Moondrop Crescents I would greatly appreciate pointing me in the right direction (I know you know the right people wink wink jk).... Much Love, Many Blessings, and Much More Success my friend.....

[@Scarbir]

Love these quick notes. I like the Tanchjim Echo more than you do clearly. :-)

[@matejgrim]

Ok, at least some justification for my recent purchase of the T3+😆

[@tonybowen455]

Your new channel is gonna be fine. This one is great so far just 9m in. You and giz got me to just order the t3+. I didn't know that and the lea was so new, I got the lea a week ago kind of on a whim. EQ'ed, I sometimes enjoy it more than my timeless. I am just blown away by the price. Everyone should buy it! Was curious what first impression rating you'd give, and surprised by the 5/5! Oh, and it's def under $100. ;)

[@Katomatic]

How did you find the Lea's imaging and soundstage? Edit: and instrument separation and bass?

[@frostrune]

@@Katomatic I am very interested to know too.

[@JovanKK]

How about lea against t3 plus?

[@tonybowen455]

@@Katomatic For that, aria and t3+ are better. Overall the aria and t3+ are a half grade or so above the lea imo. If tonality is more important and instrument separation and imaging not as much, then the lea could even be better, though. It's just crazy being able to compare a $26 iem to the sub $100 killers like the t3+ and aria. At times I still prefer the lea over the aria. The t3+ isn't really my thing for tonality, but technically it's great, better than aria imo. I'm going to throw out my favorite right now for sub $100, the tanya, another $26ish iem. Michael Bruce, an iem youtuber, approved. Crin rates it C+, but man, I super strongly disagree!

[@tommyv8584]

One hour!Aaaaaahhhh.I feel you.Thanks

[@rosendale.c4244]

New upload , gonna watch it asapp!

[@mndlessdrwer]

I've been hoping someone would cover the Veedix Strings series for a while, though I do think their Silver Strings would be more my speed in terms of sound profile. Regardless, hard to fault the aesthetic on that set (unless you just don't like any branding whatsoever on your stuff.) A shame they don't inspire a more enthusiastic response from you, but it is what it is. They're prettier than they sound. Also, I totally love these rough and dirty impression videos. If you've got the time an inclination I'd love to see more of them.

[@ersyadiaz]

the moment i heard the word "sibilance", i was instantly like "HA! get the F outta my consideration list" lol

[@gamernick1533]

Something you might want to be cautious of with your scale is quotable "5/5.." - Crinacle+ If you think that manufacturers, especially offbrand IEM ones, won't sink that low... :P

[@adrianhartanto5755]

i found it very rare for crin to give this much IEMs good score, i mean usually he would mock them

[@iowaudioreviews]

A breath of fresh honesty.

[@grdprojekt]

QKZ has that Sony's "make. believe" tagline with the exact same font god darn it

[@dmagik8]

I don’t care about audiophile listening. But I like your videos. You are compelling to watch. Subscription given.

[@villageroma]

About the Tanchjim Echo: I suggest you to get another set. Mine came faulty as well with a strong channel imba due to a faulty right driver.

[@justanotherpxrson]

I just got my t3 plus today and I am liking them so far

[@productofme4713]

u be chill as hell

[@BuddhistMtnMan]

Thank you for your literacy and humour!

[@Leowulfs]

Hearing someone calmly say "Trying to identify the good shit, the good good" is awesome. 4:20

[@cockatoo010]

Since you already measured the IEMs when you try them, could you blow up the 1/5s? Dankpods style That'd be fun Doubt manufacturers would be fans though

[@IvansJourney]

Can't wait for the lea review

[@saurabbbhardwaj1930]

Great format.

[@abhisheklukhi9843]

So you took my advice, went for a walk. Good to see you out of your slump. Cheers!

[@silverrose7942]

i can imagine crinacle teaching his kids and raising them with the spoiled milk analogy

[@Collin_Cooper]

Could you make an introductory/beginner guide to being an audiophile? I enjoy the content, but it feels like I'm watching someone sample wine. The personality is why I'll stay.

[@Wignut]

Yay, another 20 min Crinacle video

[@kyroslangen618]

Aight after seeing the lea was about 25 euro's i'm sold on giving it a try looking forward to seeing it arrive.

[@surielaj9486]

Got the lea and , They are really good. If you like a more neutral sound and with a bit énfasis on guitar sound. A solid rec definitely

[@lulupiperu]

Thanks Crin for this entertaining and informative video :) hope you'll recollect all your subscribers on this new channel ;)

[@Oxide445]

While it is a novelty to get reviewer first reactions, the content I come here for is seeing Crin disrespectfully toss the products boxes. 5/5, quality content.

[@ezrabrownstein3237]

Yay welcome back king 👑

[@bendarel]

The sass level is pretty great on this one XD

[@mxxn-tm]

I was doubting if i should get the t3 plus or the dunus, but after seeing the graph and your first impressions i just thought that the t3 would be better for my taste

[@linolingelbach2214]

T3 plus should be a safer pick 👍

[@rayosu522]

A short review on the senheiser 560s headphone would be nice

[@laurenceorais7861]

Crinacle is so great they made Crinacle+

[@neosridhar]

Any chance to see the TCL lineup reviewed? They are making good noise in the budget segment.

[@christianoberreiter5011]

greetings mister! Any plans on trying the new beyerdynamics? (Dt700/Dt900)

[@mensrea1251]

Remember folks - the 7hz Timeless was first introduced to the world in a humble Crinacle unboxing.

[@David_Watts]

OMG Crinn!! You mean to tell me that when I turn off your KZbin video I'm watching of you, that you STILL continue to be alive?!?!! WHO KNEW?!! 🤪😂😆

[@augustriandyrizkymaris2894]

I've beeen waaaaiiiting for thiiissss

[@ron_md8186]

The absolute nightmare you had to go through is such a hard thing I have literally cried, how could you not have PTSD, it's just impossible. Great job surviving

[@iamwatchingthisvid.7682]

hey crin... I wonder if you have reviewed Nicehck DB3 I wonder what are your thoughts about it...

[@fazzxides8429]

I worry for that wretched assembly of IEM’s waiting in the gallery to learn their fate from the hanging judge 😬😥😰😳😅

[@Kjrov]

QKZ's ZXN looks exactly like KZ's ZS10 Pro - it even has the same configuration; the ZXN is way cheaper though - that being said, idk about the tuning of either of the two.

[@tunafishmaki]

My moondrop variations arrive today. Excited AF

[@fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied]

Jealous.

[@v1rg]

Hey, what song(s) are the first ones you listen to for a test? Would be interesting to learn that.

[@eltorrez712]

S12 vs Timeless when?

[@PhilHarrisTV]

Would like to see how crin reacts to the HBB collaborations with tripowin, the mele and olina especially

[@DI0NY5US]

I'd love to see you measure and maybe review the LZ A7

[@youtubeisevil]

My favourite part is when you are listening in silence and thinking how to rate

[@gynt5938]

POG new Crinacle+ Vid

[@Rodrigo-rd1]

hey crinacle, just got the KZ x Crinacle ZexPro can't wait to try them out!

[@kortetom]

Hi. I know you did make already a video about best gaming headphones/headsets , but I would like to know what wireless headphones or headsets has best sound quality for gaming. and ofc low latency.

[@martinkulik9466]

My beloved Sony brass earphones Ex650 broke cable. They had great signature. Which earphones with replaceable cable sound like them, any advice?

[@jonsays3762]

Tin hifi p1 cured me of ever ever thinking I ever ever want an iem. What mic is that? It’s cute. I’m asking for a friend.

[@keikurokami9299]

Looks like I'll be getting a Lea

[@EazyRed]

lol feels wierd owning an iem before crin, the tin t3+ btw its actually really good, 2 months and going

[@nivektek2681]

Nice review..What is the brand of the mouse/mic/speakers that you using in your setup?Which do you preference use in outside TWS IEM OR Wired IEM Earphones?✌✌✌✌💯💯💯💯💣💣💣💣💥💥💥💥👏👏👏👏

[@benis9965]

i NEED your opinion rn, under $200, is there anything "objectively" better than the timeless 7hz?

[@miltonrafaelrosario8660]

I wonder what his 3 is compared to the earphones you used to get with like iPhones and Samsung AKGs

[@adrianhartanto5755]

regardless of its price, which one better between Lea and titan?

[@m4nc1n1]

Everbody loved the Tin T2 and they was a 1 for me. After 10 min I took them off and sent them back. Then I tried the Blon 03s :)

[@linolingelbach2214]

Both are good for me