Truthear x Crinacle Zero Red Review

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[@Ratchet98]

Love your reviews man. I recently bought the One Odio 80 headphones because of your review, and I really enjoy them 👍

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

Good choice!

[@athenovae]

Funnily enough, I jumped off the budget hype train after I got the Olina SE months ago cuz the tune sits between Hola and 7Hz Zero - both of which I like for various uses. 😅

[@techblizmax9660]

Could you tell me what the difference is between the HOLA and 7HZ?

[@dbhlnn]

"above average in the price range" sounds good to me. appreciate the indepth review, however. it's good to get many different opinions on products before buying, even the more budget ones

[@W650cultmember]

Totally agree with the t3 plus being underrated. When i pick them up through my rotation, i am always surprised at how fun they are.

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

Yes, for real bro.

[@Goose87803]

Lol

[@DbmrclyGaming]

My Dunu Titan S right side was losing sound, I purchased the Zero Red, & It's much more comfortable for me, I no longer feel Ear Fatigue & sound quality for me As a gamer who plays like at least 8 hours a day was better on the Zero Red. I was actually considering Dunu Talos or the Timeless but After watching a lot of reviewers High Treble is the cause for ear fatigue. So I ended up with the Zero Red & it was a good choice in my opinion.

[@littletweeter1327]

Looking to play games with these too (and music of course). Are you still using them? are they good?

[@EyeForKnowledge.]

I’m new to all this stuff. Aside from a set of Bose sound sport over the ear phones, and my AirPod pros, those are the only two “quality” phones I’ve listened through. I’ve never heard clarity like what these produce. They extremely loud and I can really distinguish between the instruments. I’m a metal head through and through so I really like mids and highs. Not big into hip hop and bass. I like classic rock and some EDM once in a while. Maybe it’s because I haven’t tried something really good (expensive) but these sound absolutely amazing to me. So much so I’m just sitting here going through a bunch of my favorite songs again. Like I’m hearing them for the first time.

[@hungerxhunger]

i actually like the cable, its long and yeah cheap but thats why it doesnt hurt my ears compared to the wires on my more expensive sets

[@carminedesanto6746]

Good morning from Toronto ☕️☕️ I just got them this week …they’re a nice introduction to anyone looking for a chill iem that’s just getting into the hobby…is it perfect..nothing is ..but it’s a good iem for the money . True , the Nozzle are on the big side. The cable is garbage. The adapter is 🤷🏻‍♂️ Use a tip with a lg exit hole 🕳️ for best results..IMHO. That being said ..give it a good balanced cable and secure tips it offers a surprising performance. Take care ☕️🍕👍

[@carminedesanto6746]

@@RavenL1337 I run a Tripowin Zonie 16 Core in 4.4 ..but that’s a cable I run a lot of my IEM’s with ..👍☕️🍕

[@louly3212]

Hey! Your review is so insightful about the LXear Jupiter, am looking for something exactly like that, the treble(instruments) takes a step back to the vocals making a coherent strong imaging depth, though has spaciousness or width which I don't like (and I don't care if the instruments sound life like), but it's the best option I found so far and they might be discontinued? and a ciem which I have to measure for which am not bothered to, so I wanted to ask your help for options which are like that : accurate (like how the bass is more inline with the mids), full sound, not sibilant (but not dull/boring), stage monitor but really for pure musical enjoyment.. please feel free to list all possible candidates. I came from head-fi and can you believe only a link to it's review was available.. I know es 10 is like that but possibly more trebly, mg600 is close but again more spacious and possibly slow like if you're listening to rock it's could be cumbersome.. (sorry couldn't submit at your website) 👍

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

Hi. I suggest you look at ACS Custom. They make good quality similar products. Sorry about the contact form. I think I have it working again now.

[@short_music_official.]

Thanka for your great reviews I'm trying to find what to buy in around 100$ price range currently I see two options Truthear x Crinacle Zero Red and the kz h10 what do you think is sound better and if you have any suggestions for something that sounds better at this price range thanks a lot

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

Well, the Zero Red is an IEM and the H10 is a Bluetooth headphone so they're completely different. If I were buying an iem with 100$ budget, I'd be looking at Truthear Hexa or Simgot EA500. If it's headphones you want, the H10 are excellent value.

[@BiOHZRD97]

@@PrimeAudioReviews hexa vs red which sounds better , i mainly use it for valorant, currently using hyperx cloud alpha, would be my first IEM. Only in ear i can compare is my apple airpods . Any recommendation? Budget is under 100$ too

[@pnwgolfer4798]

Do these include a master volume adjustment? Adjusting game volume in game settings is not ideal.

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

These are just earphones. They don't have volume control.

[@keshavpradhan9095]

Thanks for the honest review. I have been comparing this exact lineup, and I feel so perplexed. What would be a better choice between truthear hexa and tinhifi t3+? which would sound more balanced and technical.

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

That's actually a tough decision, but to be honest, I would probably still go with the T3 Plus for its more honest approach and overall engagement.

[@nagataromain]

how you this sound compare to high end true wireless earbuds like the samsung galaxy buds 2 pro?

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

Less musical and not as warm but has better clarity.

[@Axel_sms]

got these and Im throughly dissapointed in them anyone know if Blon Z300 or QKZ HBB are good upgrades to these?

[@onetwo7226]

i have both z300 and hbb. both are good iems

[@ItsBaggs]

What do you reckon is the best sub $100 iem for gaming? Specifically for fps games. Thanks!

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

Simgot ew200

[@kirschidoo3352]

Can I somehow connect a microphone to them. I Wanne use them on ps5 and talk to my friends

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

Yes you can buy any 0.78mm cable with a mic

[@Ober1kenobi]

Alternatively, but cheap USB mic and plug it directly Into PS5

[@audioreviews]

I think this is an insightful review followed by reasonable comments. The Red is a decent iem imho, I like using it, however it is not what the hype machine (=marketing machine) makes it. Imho, the $50 final E3000, albeit much less flashy, is a much better iem, particularly when paired with quality sources. Since 2017. JK

[@renatobdc]

Finally a real and unbiased review on the truthear Red. I appreciated that. Congrats.

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

I appreciate that!

[@rlaiola]

Any chance of having yours or a dank pod’s collab? I mean, you actually play an instrument. I really can’t stand other reviewers talking about naturalness if they do not play anything (at least, most of them do not say that). Does not make sense. Anyway, great review and keep up the good work!

[@jonathanriggs6599]

Dude, two of my favorite no nonsense audiophiles collaborating on a review or a nugget dip and then playing some music together would be so fun!

[@kygo8303]

Can i drive this zero red with my iPhone and apple lightning dongle, i like this zero red alot but i don’t have extra money for any dac/amp .

[@ottonielluna5425]

Yes, of course perfectly.

[@ottonielluna5425]

Sin ningún problema, es mas el dongle de Apple le da una potencia extra y le saca un mejor provecho a este iem. Honestamente te recomiendo el Ziigaat Cinno mucho mas cómodo y mas equilibrado en el sonido.

[@AusOpening]

Does anyone know how these compare to the moondrop aria? Cheers

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

Since nobody else answered - Aria is better.

[@Donkey131415]

In my opinion aria is not better. It all depends on what kinds of music you listen to, Everyone has a different hearing. Also imo the arias are a total flop as it comes with alot of design flaws. Which is inexcusable for a 70+ dollar iem from a well endowed company. Soundwise it all comes down to preference, I don't like the aria's sound as it is way too aggressive on higher volumes also the cable let me down. And of course the fact that they struggle immensely in more moist climates due to a poor design The reds are a gamechanger for my personal preferences. Has not failed me once yet. Very solid not only for music. If you've got the money I'd say why not buy them? Very solid for only 50 bucks Y'know, have your cake and eat it too Worst case scenario one might break and then you'll still have the others :p

[@kuhieyei3855]

@@Donkey131415Aria is definitely better for Hi Res music sessions lol. Remove your bias. Reds are more fun tho as they are more relaxed, which can get boring in the long run and for most songs that are not bass heavy and hiphop focused. If your problem is its price, the EW200 is basically the same with a 35$ price. Well if you have poor ears, doesnt have High Res FLAC files and you only listen to spotify Reds would be better. Reds are also better for me, but thats because im used to muddy V shaped cheap IEMs. Using these detailed IEMs hurt my ears and EQ to Reds tuning from time to time.

[@HeliBenj]

@@PrimeAudioReviews “Aria is better”? depends for who and for what… for me it is not better.

[@danielpalomino3299]

How is it against the KZ Zs10 Pro X?

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

Zs10 Pro X is warmer, has more body and is more fun. Zero Red has great clarity but lacks engagement and rhythm.

[@danielpalomino3299]

​@@PrimeAudioReviews How they compare in timbre, naturalness and technicalities plz 🙏

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

@danielpalomino3299 zero red has a more natural timbre (with nerfed mid bass). Zs10 Pro X has better technicalities.

[@danielpalomino3299]

@@PrimeAudioReviews Thx for reply!

[@valandil2497]

I just tried them and am about to send them back: Hear me out, I think they‘re great for what they‘re trying to achieve but after listening back and fourth I can‘t justify putting aside my salnotes zero‘s for these. I‘m now going to spend more for a bigger and more expensive upgrade from the salnotes zero

[@vedukz2173]

Hi what's ur discord

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

It's overhyped meh. Send them back!

[@phr3ui559]

is this iem good for gaming?

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

It’s decent enough but soundstage is pretty average

[@juanblanco7898]

​@@PrimeAudioReviewsWhat's your opinion on the Hexa in this regard? I'm looking for a budget general purpose media consumption & gaming set to compliment my main one and I've been very attracted by the Hexa ever since it's launch, but the reports on it's narrow soundstage have kept me off. I'm a huge sucker for soundstage...

[@taidee]

Unfortunately like other reviewers you seem to have completely missed what this IEM is about, and by the way Crin hopes most people won't want to use the impedance adapter, it's simply there for those who just want a boom. Back to what this is about, no review of the Red should be complete without deep direct comparison with the OG Blue version because the existence of this IEM is about the targets conversation, the Harmon (which the Blue follows) target and IEF (which the Red follows) in this case. The issue is the general feeling that IEMs that conform to Harmon Target become shouty, so as much as it is the preferred target on headphones, it does not work well on IEMs. So the existence of this IEM is about asking people to judge which signature work for them, for example if the Harmon Target works better for you, then you would know that you future purchases should be closer to that, and if you find yourself liking the IEF (Red) target more then in the future that's what your purchasing decisions should follow. What all this means is that, of course these are low budget IEMs, which is exactly why it's a good thing as most people can then afford to buy both and get informed about their signature tastes better for when they are going to spend real $$$. These IEMs are not what is amazing by themselves but rather what they represent, two nearly exact IEM with two different targets.

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

I listen and I deliver my opinion. The blue is of no consequence to me since I haven't heard it. The target conversation is irrelevant to me - it could be tuned to the banana target for all I care. I'm only interested in how it performs which is, like I said decent.

[@jonathanriggs6599]

@@PrimeAudioReviewsexactly, IEM’s should stand on their own. Plus I think instead of buying two IEM’s for 50 dollars to see what I like, I’ll just buy some fh3’s because that’s a safe bet.

[@beehype46and2]

Comment for da algorithm Streak count: 259 Bought the blue version cuz I didn't know that those are completely different in ears😂

[@Voider6211]

I currently don't own these, but I do have the original Truthear Zero, and I've tried EQ'ing it to replicate both the base Red and the Red with the bass boost (absolutely hated the bass boosted one; sounded muddy and veiled to my ears). I agree with most of the points you made, especially the airiness. I wish there was at least a few decibels lift in that area. I didn't necessarily dislike the sound, but I think for me to enjoy it, it would probably need to be in the evenings/nights when I'm lower on energy and want a more laid-back listening experience compared to what the original Zero or even the CCA CRA+ I have offer, which I use during the day. One benefit, which you touched on, is the fact that the Red has really low distortion, so if you did want to EQ it, I've heard it takes to it super well.

[@garybennett7835]

I bought these and got bored in a hurry ! Spend a bit more and get the Aria .

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

Yeah, I hear you. EA500 also a better alternative.

[@adamcanterbury]

Great review...however everyones taste and hearing is different so your review is valid but may have a smaller segment of the hobby community who agrees or hears what you hear, so no need for apology or such....

[@blackout7L]

how does this compared to ew200 ? which will you choose

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

I choose EW200 - it has a more natural tonal balance and I find it more engaging.

[@jerroljulian]

I like to look and build quality. I just found the sound lack luster. I much prefer the overall sound stage and sound quality of the Hexa.

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

You have good ears! These kinda suck - I don't know why they're so popular.

[@jerroljulian]

@@PrimeAudioReviews they look nice, good cable, and the Crinacle collab and the push they got from the KZbin reviewers certainly helped.

[@b.8127]

@@PrimeAudioReviews i can almost get double reds with the price of hexa in Turkey. I was looking to get one mostly for contemporary jazz/funk but man its expensive. Do you have any alternatives but less pricy?

[@enriqueleal-sierra]

Audiophiles are so differnt in opinions its so hard so choose who to belive, you said hexas are better for gaming yet Fresh Reviews says oppisate its really hard for a noobie like me to choose something! sorry just venting.

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

Zero red is all midrange and sub bass. Hexas extra treble gives more details and a larger soundstage

[@kuma8030]

for gaming you usually want a driver as neutral as possible while having a boosted sub bass so i would say that either the og zero or the project red are good. if we take the example of the most widely use headset by proplayers in the world across history(the hyperx cloud 2) if we take the frecuency response and compare it to the project red you have a boosted sub bass a great midrange and a pretty nice treble compared to the fucked up thing that is the treble on the cloud 2. i would recomend them for gaming? i would reccomend both the og zero and the project red for every type of game (i do preffer the project red ones for the slightly muted treble and slightly muted high bass and boosted sub bass)and they are actually good budget options and imo clearly superior to clouds 2 clouds alpha and logitech g pro x wich are the MOST used headsets by proplayers. in terms of iems (they are mostly only used in tournaments) if im not wrong the ie 200 and 600 are pretty common but dont quote me on that. p.d. probably shouldn't ask an audiophile bout gaming

[@BiOHZRD97]

@@kuma8030im using hyperx cloud alpha currently, and i have airpods pro. Will the red be better than those that i have? I will be using it to play valorant , and listen to edm only ( hardstyle ) any recommendation? Thank you very much

[@RenimakBagio]

​@@PrimeAudioReviews just a normal guy hearing all kind of music suggest simgot ew200 or crinacle red or og

[@kd6gs]

Seeing the rtings 9.5/10 bass and 9.2/10 mid I think it's more than above average. Maybe your unit needed burn in (after 40 hours ish)

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

Burn in never helped an IEM that much. :D

[@BohmanderTCG]

Crinacle 2 or this one for fps games (counter strike) Crinacle 2 = 26€ Red = 55€ i can get a cheap boya mic for 10€

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

This for CS.

[@aceofspades6667]

I got the hexa for $65 on their recent sale… quite happy with them for the price. I purposely avoid review colabs

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

Nice deal!

[@cardiod]

Truthear x Crinacle Zero Red have rolled off bass and sub bass. The included adapter does not improve bass performace but instead muddies what is left whilst sucking the life out of mids and trebble. On the positive side, with eq they are okay.

[@thebusinessfirm9862]

Hi mate, nice review. They’re $90, not $55.

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

$90 for these? I see them for $49 on AliExpress at the moment.

[@thebusinessfirm9862]

@@PrimeAudioReviews Ahhh…I looked on the Amazon Australia website. Thanks for the heads up.

[@Japser]

I can get this at $45 at my country.

[@thebusinessfirm9862]

@@Japser Amazon Australia want ninety dollars

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

That's madness. I wouldn't pay $50 for these!

[@michaelmacvittie6977]

I’m not saying I’m disappointed with Crinacle’s collabs (mainly cuz I have only tried one, the original Zero), but this one just strikes me as weird in multiple ways. He says this is the precise tuning he wanted; was the original rushed to market then? And why is it so big? I have large ear canals, and the original version was uncomfortably big in my ears.

[@Ratchet98]

Just goes to show that one persons perfect tuning is not the perfect tuning for everyone else

[@Voider6211]

In his original Zero video, he mentioned how even though he himself didn't like the Harman IE Target, he knew a lot of people did, and so he wanted to fill in a gap in the market at the time, which was for a budget Harman IEM (with the fancy 2-driver setup ofc). As for size, idk lol. My ears can handle the large size with the right tips at least, but just barely.

[@RustedMetal96]

This iem sucks...

[@RavenL1337]

complains the ficking CABLE TANGELS??? wtf are they supposed to DO BRO???

[@kuma8030]

make one that doesnt out of fucking aluminium idk xD