New Budget IEMS - 7hz Zero 2 / Ziigaat Nuo & Cinno

[@piitviiper]

I'll blindly follow all of your recommendations as long as you keep making reviews for them lol. Have the Simgot EM6Ls, the 4114 Aero, the X2V2 and X2H, the Sora 4K etc etc and I have not been disappointed yet. The descriptions you give are just so rich and detailed, and you have experience with so many different products that I know if you are pleased with something then it must be exceptional.

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Thanks means a lot

[@equiknox_]

Heyyy how was the EM6L?? I did my homework about IEMs but now I don't really know which one to buy

[@piitviiper]

@@equiknox_I’ve been loving them. For ~$100 they are incredible value.

[@havoknacho9231]

I loved the Crinacle Zero but the housing was just too big 😥. Idk why, prob the drivers in it. I got the QBZ HBB's after and I love them!!!!!!

[@MattL4J]

I know this doesn't apply to the current topic, but I ended up getting the Outset AX and Canon 2's off of your videos. The IEMs are great. Apex tracking with the Outset is amazingly smooth and clean, more than it is with my ULX and GPX2. Your descriptions about how the weight seems to just disappear is in line with my own experience, and I find your general insight about products to be really valuable. Ty for being in the review space!

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Ty!

[@apollomoonlandings]

I was wondering only a day or two ago about when you would review these new Ziigaat IEMs. I like the Nuo's tuning which is very similar to the original Moondrop Starfield.

[@SoliNolis]

would like to see nuo against qkz hbb

[@rawrj]

Oh snap, I didnt know you have squig link. Looking forward to more reviews!

[@Doggie64]

Very much appreciate your reviews of the budget IEMs. Tip rolling can push the "value" on iems, but I think it's worth it for fine tuning and fit comfort. I've spent over $100 on a variety of tips, but I'm no longer in just the budget iem category as a spender. WOOF!

[@ravantgarde1899]

I’m very intrigued in the zero 2

[@nyamnyam6608]

If there is a chance, please review Moondrop Chu 2 and Simgot EW100P. I wonder how it will be compare to Ziigaat Nuo and QKZ x HBB for super tight budget purpose :D

[@Rsalmond83]

In short, Chu 2 has nice bass and good treble energy without any fatigue…it’s more of a side grade to the EW100P. QKZ x HBB is just dark and boomy sounding to me. It’s good for those that like bass and a relaxed sound…it’s like the Hola, but less refined in the bass department. The Nuo has great energy up top and the bass is tight with somewhat good layering and the sub bass can dig deep when it needs too. Good treble energy, especially in the lower treble. Treble extension is okay. Out of all of them, the Nuo is more musical and a joy to listen to. If you want a smooth listen, get the Hola. If you want fun energy, wide soundstage with some depth, get the Nuo. Bass fun is the Khan and Chu 2 and EW100P are cousins of the Nuo.

[@nyamnyam6608]

@@Rsalmond83 I mean, for gaming purpose. but thanks for your detailed info from musical purpose side. I enjoyed QKZ x HBB much, and from your explanation maybe I will enjoy these too. Just waiting Chu 2 and EW100P for gaming purpose side review, so I can decide to keep QKZ x HBB or upgrade/sidegrade to the other IEM

[@Rsalmond83]

@@nyamnyam6608 My bad! I wouldn’t know anything about gaming purposes for IEMs. Hope you can find a set that performs well for you.

[@TheSilverFX]

@@nyamnyam6608 EW100p feels utterly cheap with its plastic build. Despite good frequency response, I just cannot recommend it because of how everything feels like they threw every sound into a single box and you have to decipher each one yourself. As for the Chu 2, they look more premium than their low price point and the overall feel is great, especially for the price. I always end up questionning myself: Is this IEM worth the pricetag? If yes, I keep it. Otherwise, I use Amazon's return policy a lot. In the end, I ended up going with the Salnotes Dioko and the KZ x HBB PR2 (I don't have the V1 with the mesh, but I don't have the V2 having harsh and bad trebles, so I think I have Revision 3). Both are planars, which means they need a little juice to spice things up, but they are fantastic for gaming as well as general enjoyment.

[@PowGetRekt]

So original zero are better than the zero 2s.

[@VuongTelex]

Can you review the Koss KSC75?

[@Mikey-oz2sp]

Ksc75 is great, nice sound, easy listening, super comfortable, good for gaming, iems are better tho

[@piercerhinhart9091]

Have you thought of making a video about tuning for iems? Specifically when it would come to eq and fps games where hearing footsteps and sound cues are important. I have the simgot em6l and I think they are very good but I’d like to be able to get more out of them in terms of fps games and I’ve seen things about eq improving things but I don’t really understand it that well or what should actually be changed.

[@dalarcoin6851]

Great video! I would love to hear your take on the KZ Castor Black. Regardless of tuning, I'm curious what you think is the most technical

[@Mageoftheyear]

I was wondering if you'd get the 'Awful Magic One' in for review seeing as it's a single BA driver. Testing gets expensive though with so many new IEMs.

[@innovance3788]

Ahh I hoped Cinno would be better especially with the way they talked it up...

[@NCJits]

I am loving this channel. Just found it yesterday and going through your content. I am just getting into gaming audio that is not your usual gaming brand setups. So far all I have is a pair of SHP9500s that I like. I also am about to pick up some budget iems after listening to you. What DAC/AMP do you recommend on a budget for someone just starting? Thanks yall

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Topping dx3 pro+

[@dream_state]

Thanks lad. Any chance you'll review the TRN Conch? They're getting some good buzz and look good value.

[@Mikey-oz2sp]

Is the wh list viewable anywhere like a website? Spreadsheet? Or is it just on the video descriptions? Thanks boss

[@prdx256]

Do you have plans to review the simgot ea1000 or the gizaudio chopins?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Yea

[@BohmanderTCG]

is the Tangzu Xuan NV better?

[@Mikey-oz2sp]

So did the nuo make the wh list or not? Very interesting to hear you compare it to the em6l

[@FreshReviewsYT]

It did yea

[@jibwan9626]

Should i get simgot ew200 or ziigaat nuo?. These is the only available iems rn on my remote country

[@siddhesh2888]

Hi there. I am using QKZ X HBB as my daily driver and I absolutely love them. But sometimes, some songs or movie scenes feel little muddy due to bass. Will ZiiGaat Nuo a good alternative set to use?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Absolutely

[@sheikhmkrifat7749]

Can i get the full potential of nuo with apple lightning dongle?

[@Sh1ba97]

in terms of fps gaming (PC), I have I few questions😀 - if compare Ziigaat Nuo with 1. simgot ew200 or 2. 7HZ Sonus which one do you prefer ? - from above, have any suggestion about 'mic' wire upgrade ? - recommend me a budget dac for gaming please. Thanks ❤

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Sonus with topping dx3 pro +

[@opinn90]

any recommendations on ear tips for simgot em6l? great vid btw

[@kuronisama2007]

I had fit problems with my EM6L. I fixed them with some Spinfit W1 eartips.

[@Rsalmond83]

W1, cp100+ or cp145. I’d probably just go with W1. If you want to slightly lessen the bass, but open up the stage then TRI Clarion.

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Some good recommendations below, also could check the tangzu sancai

[@jankoos-ow8xf]

hi fresh. I am looking for a IEM that is similar to the hd560s. what would you recommend ?

[@DevilHunter173]

Qkz hbb or ziggat nuo which is good for valorant?

[@AidenFranklin1]

Which Mic for Gaming communication do you recommend using with IEMs? I dont like an extra arm on my desk for a mic

[@FreshReviewsYT]

I use a wave xlr for my mic and a boom arm. There are a few good desktop options out there for you though

[@Kalantinus94]

I bought simgot ew200 based on your review but unfortunately my cat ate them and they don't sound as good as they used to (cat's alimentary canal is bad for IEMs). Are those NUO actually better than simgot ew200? I am on tight budget now and my ears are too small for crinacle red/blue.

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Try the qkz hbb

[@Yntktsbrodi]

Hey, mate, do you have any recommendations for cable and tips for the Nuo?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Tripowin Zonie cables work fine

[@Yntktsbrodi]

@@FreshReviewsYT Thanks mate! 😁

[@1337wafflezz]

can you link your squig chart? i don’t see it anywhere seems like you have a lot of IEMs on there

[@FreshReviewsYT]

freshreviews.squig.link

[@karlvex]

I usually use a pair of HD800s for gaming but with a new vr headset im afraid they might fall off. I'm looking for a pair of iems in various budgets exclusively used for vr. Any suggestions? Budget, then under 200, 500, 1000 etc

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Anything in my description will be fine

[@karlvex]

@@FreshReviewsYT Apologies, i missed the lists in your description. Nice reviews btw, just watched a few of them, keep up the good work.

[@N7Mari]

Off topic question but how much upgrade Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite is over Truthear Cri zero og? I have Topping dx3 pro+ as dac so im wondering if i should update to Kiwi ears? I mostly play warzone..also thank u for making these vids its the reason i got into iem world 😂 or should i say rabbit hole

[@FreshReviewsYT]

It’s a good sized upgrade

[@almin4]

I have a question, where do you plug the iems in? I’ve been recommended the apple usbc to 3.5mm dongle, is that good or no?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

I use an amp dac

[@almin4]

ive seen crinacle and people from the in ear fidelity discord praise the ksc75 but are they actually good for gaming and hearing footsteps etc?@@FreshReviewsYT

[@abderezzakansari1756]

Hi fresh, what do you recommend the ziigaat Nuo or the moondrop Lan.

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Probably the nuo

[@abderezzakansari1756]

@@FreshReviewsYT thanks 👍

[@newdev76]

original 7z zero fits more on the wallhack tier list, than the 7z zero 2, this is more v shape, more fun and bassy for multimedia oriented stuff.

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Yea, tbh both of them missed for my list

[@law9510]

H i'm new to IEM's and should I buy the NUO for Valorant? I know in this video you praise it but should I buy something a little more expensive? My budget is around 40 cad so like around 30-40 usd. Any help would be appreciated, thanks!

[@FreshReviewsYT]

save for the truthear Crinacle zero (blue) if it’s your only set

[@law9510]

@@FreshReviewsYT do you have another alternative, they're 70$ and they come in a month shipping.

[@FreshReviewsYT]

@@law9510 the nuo and qkz hbb are fine.

[@FreshReviewsYT]

@@law9510 7hz sonus as well

[@rajbasu4801]

I really need your help in picking me the best iem i can buy for 30 usd in India. I like listening to all shorts of music genres. So, i need an all rounder which one should I take tangzu shimin li or ziigaat nuo. Both are for 30 usd in india.

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Qkz hbb

[@petroskoutsakis9828]

qkz hbb is better than nuo?@@FreshReviewsYT

[@Pemthepro]

Would you put the nuo over the qkz hbb on your tier list?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Tough call tbh. They’re about even

[@Pemthepro]

@@FreshReviewsYT could you shortly tell ne the differences? Dont know which to buy

[@drip1orddior]

is the ziigaat nuo better for apex than the truthear zero?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

No

[@letmefall2190]

make a mastersheet bro

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Roger that

[@weirdear95]

Nice

[@Medsas]

zero 2 is 25$ not 20$

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Woops. Close enough.

[@FreekS_]

This is the first time I’m taking IEM and I hastily chose MoonDrop Kato because my old headphones broke (G Pro X) while I’m waiting for delivery (a month), I started to look more into it and now I just can’t understand how much worse I chose compared to the same em6l (I was thinking about taking just blessing 3, but also changed the sound card and took evo4). Maybe I'm exaggerating the problem and the sound will be comfortable until I want to change it to a better version? (Main game Valorant and I play Apex a little bit) Thanks in advance to anyone who tries to explain.

[@FreshReviewsYT]

The Em6l is better than the kato

[@FreekS_]

@@FreshReviewsYT I began to understand this from a lot of videos/reviews, but as much as I want to know, maybe I should sell it right away and get another one?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

@@FreekS_ totally up to you. It’s still a good pair I’ve just come to realize a lot of other things are really good

[@FreekS_]

@@FreshReviewsYT Thank you very much for your help, I'll think about it while they're on their way. So I understand they are not so bad that it would be inconvenient to play

[@maanga888]

Graphs LFG

[@PowGetRekt]

Boji. Based.

[@FractalGOOD]

Zigaat Nuo or Moondrop Lan?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Probably the nuo for me

[@seear9207]

Hello!

[@RuddPH]

and everyone kept on saying the 7hz salnotes is the best and all even in gaming lmao what shillers. im gonna pick up the qkz x hbb.

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Yea that IEM is ass 😂

[@chrisjohnson9306]

👀

[@WyattOShea]

:)

[@boonie3]

Surprised at how good the Nuo sound at their price. They could be selling these a $80-100 and I'd say that's a fair price

[@the7observer]

how does the nuo compare to the ew200? The nuo seems to be an interesting alternative that is not shouty but still has detail and soundstage. I love my ew200 but in some game with a lot of treble they can be quite powerful like in honkai star rail where the ults blast my enemies and my ears

[@chasemowk]

Because of your videos I grabbed a pair of Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lites, changes the experience for gaming honestly, Thanks for all the reviews!

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Glad I could help!

[@chrisjparker11]

Is there a way to submitt headphones / IEMs for review or comparison? Like Sony MDR-MV1 vs 560s

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Hmmmm possibly lol

[@m.masroor]

Hey can you review the kz castor and compare it with the qkz hbb(for gaming).i can decide Between these two iems.

[@OhRockoh]

You should test these in Tarkov! It seems this is the most audio based game out there and really would benefit from good IEMS

[@cha0ss0ldier-4]

The audio engine is so broken and bad in tarkov it barely matters

[@Jaytiss]

Hey you got a Squig! Awesome!

[@hearingnone]

Thanks for the fresh reviews once again!

[@PLAYER2035]

What IEM foam tips do you use / recommend??

[@keremcan318]

looking forward to your " Moondrop May Review (Gaming)" video XD

[@timetravelerqwerty]

Ziigaat nuo does not include a microphone, what's the best solution as I am on console and can't use a USB mic?

[@nohtso]

get a cable with mic

[@VuongTelex]

nice

[@monteking1554]

I have very small ear canals, pls recommend good IEM for small ears and preferably one that does not need an amp/dac

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Dunu kima

[@christopheryt2009]

Do you think the Kiwi ears Cadenza are better for music and or gaming compared to the Ziigaat Nuo ? Technical sound stage and tuning which do you think would be better and which is basyer haha thanks and great video! ❤

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Cadenza for music. Nuo gaming.

[@christopheryt2009]

Thanks i appreciate you replying !@@FreshReviewsYT

[@christopheryt2009]

1 more question would it be worth it to paay a little more for the truth ear zero or the SimGot Ew200 instead of the cadenza for music? is there a difference ?how would you order them for music and gaming thanks so much ! 🙏 @@FreshReviewsYT

[@khonjel_singh]

Fucking finally!!! Some good fucking food. Ittadakimasu! P.S. Dang! I had high hope for Zero 2 since you found og Zero underwhelming. Nuo was surprising but I see you removed QKZ HBB from your budget tierlist. Did Nuo replace it?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Nanimo gozaimasen ga, douzo, takusan meshiagatte kudasai!

[@khonjel_singh]

@@FreshReviewsYT Woah. Quick reply! I didn't see your reply before editing my comment. Did Nuo supersede QKZ HBB in your tierlist?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

@@khonjel_singh have not a and b tested the two yet

[@anshul_._]

can you upload a video about how to interpret these sound curves.. I find them very confusing

[@Rsalmond83]

Think of it like this…starting at the left you have sub bass, mid bass, lower treble, upper treble, then brilliance or air to the far right. If the curve for sub bass is higher than the treble region, that means the IEM with sound bassy/boomy and overcome the treble which will result in a “veiled” or “dark” sound. Too much treble and not enough bass to balance the frequencies will result in a “spicy” sound which means too much energy in the treble region and can lead to listener fatigue because too much detail and treble can’t be tolerated for a long time by most people. There’s more to understand than this and I hope you can find a forum or video that can explain it in more detail. It’s not that difficult to read once you understand the basics and aren’t trying to tune anything.

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Pretty spot on

[@xkgrr9426]

First like and view

[@hyakkimaru1057]

I dont know a single thing in the iem world and so id like to know of you need anything with budget iems like the things i hear a lot (amp and dac).

[@FreshReviewsYT]

You don’t need one, but you’ll want one

[@hyakkimaru1057]

@@FreshReviewsYT Thank you also is budget iems better than most headset?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

@@hyakkimaru1057 correct

[@hyakkimaru1057]

@@FreshReviewsYT Alright thank you for the feedback, one of the best reviewers if not the best, love youre videos.

[@FreshReviewsYT]

@@hyakkimaru1057 thanks a lot I appreciate you haha.

[@t3floz]

Good video as always! What would you say are the differences between the nuo and the qkz hbb for gaming? Looking to buy the best really cheap iem until i can buy the em6L. Also did the nuo have a mic? :)

[@Placeh0ld3r]

Is the 7hz salnotes zero good for valorant?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Not the worst but surpassed by many other things

[@Placeh0ld3r]

@@FreshReviewsYT is there a iem that’s near the same price but performs better in Val but also has a mic

[@EzzK1LL]

How is tinhifi c2 vs ziigaat nuo compared to each other ?

[@Jay-bm2yp]

Is it possible to have your iems hooked up to a amplifier and a gaming mixer simultaneously. Would love to hear your thoughts. I cannot figure out how 😅

[@ancientalien815]

Yoooooooo

[@singhsahab23075]

Does it makes a difference if we use type c cable instead of 3.5 mm cable .?

[@galacticaurora]

Brother, between "Tripowin Piccolo & Ziigaat Nuo" which one do you suggest for a balanced sound? I'm gonna use it mostly for watching movies, and documentaries! and sometimes songs

[@FreshReviewsYT]

I can’t remember the piccolo tbh

[@Gidrah]

What tips do you run on the Xenns Top?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

I used spinfits

[@absoluteghost9628]

Is that EA 1000 on the right side of Crin Zero ?

[@RageKilla12]

out of the "budget" class of iems what would you say is THE best for games like r6 or val or apex?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

I’d stick with the zero

[@TysoN3st]

did u test the sennheiser IE 200? Which would u take for shooter games Sennheiser IE200 or Simgot EM6L

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Sennheiser has zero IEMs that I’d take over the Em6l for gaming

[@sian994official3]

Hey nice reviews. I have the Og crinacle x zero but i’ve ordered the QKZ x HBB because they have the mic. Do you think the QKZ will be enough for mobile gaming or crinacle x zero with a mic cable will be better? I was thinking that the second option will be overkill for mobile gaming. Love your content , keep it up man❤

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Both should be great honestly ! While I find the zero better for several reasons, the qkz holds its own and isn’t far off

[@sian994official3]

@@FreshReviewsYT thanks for the fast answer ahah didn’t expected that!! Yes the crinacle x zero can be better but if i were on pc i would have keep that, but counting i play only on mobile qkz hbb are less than half the price counting the 20/30 bucks for the mic cable. I will test it tomorrow and decide what i will return to amazon. Thanks a lot again❤️

[@inconspicuousboar3177]

When you refer to the wallhack budget tier list, are they all within comparable performance? I’m interested in the hexa for the minimalist design but if the zeroes are objectively better I can sacrifice the personal design bias. Is it specifically just the tuning which makes the zero better? Could I EQ it to fix that error?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

It’s not just the tuning and yea the zero is objectively better

[@inconspicuousboar3177]

@@FreshReviewsYT good to note TY, saves me $30 would love if there was a IEM with comparable performance / cost of Zero but without the overly designed case. I kinda just want an all black simple designed IEM, any suggestions?

[@Bryan-on3bd]

Hi im new to iems mainly for gaming and movie, here few choice i have pick nuo, truthear zero og, 7hz zero 2 or qkz x hbb which one should i go for?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

The zero should be fine

[@FreshReviewsYT]

I mean all of them will be fine but the zero will be best for gaming

[@Bryan-on3bd]

@@FreshReviewsYTalright thanks for your help

[@NCJits]

Thank you so much for all of your awesome info. I’m getting ready to buy my 1st IEMs. For under $100 which would you recommend starting with for FPS and which for MMOs?

[@catzor4795]

Simgot EM6L

[@equiknox_]

Hey which one did you bought?? And how was it?

[@NCJits]

@@equiknox_ ended up Kiwi Cadenzas and Truthear Crinacle Zero Reds. Cadenzas not good for gaming and Zero Reds are. Unfortunately the Reds hurt my ears because I have small ears. On the hunt again lol

[@MonkeyDLuffy-nr9bh]

How does QKZ x HBB compare with zero 2 is it better or is zero two better. Please help

[@levygarcia1670]

for gaming gkz x hbb is better

[@MonkeyDLuffy-nr9bh]

​@@levygarcia1670 Is nuo better the QKZ?

[@levygarcia1670]

@@MonkeyDLuffy-nr9bh yes, but not by much, best option at this price range would be the ew200 and if you're willing to spend a lil more truthear zero is probably the best one you can get under 50usd

[@strvy]

What do you think of the Motu M2? I've been planning on buying it for my IEMs and a future XLR microphone. The price is good for me as well.

[@FractalGOOD]

Arturia is better in price and quality

[@strvy]

@@FractalGOOD can you explain plz?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Have not tried the motu

[@horololo3284]

which one do you prefer between the two warm sounding iem ziigaat cinno and tangzu fudu?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Fudu over the cinno

[@horololo3284]

@@FreshReviewsYT alright, thanks for the reply🙏

[@rahellscream]

What's that gorgeous mousepads name?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

This is the glaze by the whale

[@pinappleuwont8502]

Are the hd 800s still a good set compared to modern iems?

[@pinappleuwont8502]

Like mk3

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Yes

[@imnobody4853]

so og zero is better than zero:2?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

The zero 2 is not the same IEM or brand.

[@FreshReviewsYT]

And yes. The truthear zero is better than the 7hz zero