Yes, there is a bit different tuning but whether that is better or not, is hard to determine given the uncertainty in measurements, and listening preference at granular level. Finally, there's some general unevenness in the highs and high-mid that causes cymbals and sibilants to sound a little piercing, especially in busy mixes. The TRUTHEAR ZERO are designed to follow the Harman 2019 target curve for IEMs, so it also follows our Harman-based target curve well. As a result of mid-bass hollowness and a near 12dB rise in the upper-mids, midrange is dominated by the upper-registers. The TRUTHEAR x Crinacle ZERO and the Razer Moray are wired, dual-driver IEMs designed for different uses, and their features reflect this.

Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable). These are made for Truthear by Heygears, a 3D printing design and manufacturing company that has worked with more established brands including FiiO and MOONDROP when it comes to resin shell IEMs. TRUTHEAR x Crinacle Zero:Red pleasantly surprise with natural tuning that lacks a hair of excitement to reach perfection. Interestingly, Zero:Red sound more controlled than KZ AS16 Pro, which use 4 BA drivers exclusively for lower frequencies.I unfortunately had to swap the hefty but otherwise excellent DZ4 cable for the Tripowin Zonie, as the connectors on that one were too stubby and were prone to popping out. And for a sneak peek at some of the upcoming work we’re doing at the blog, try out this interactive graph tool of Resolve’s measurements with the RED.

The only time the seal starts to lose its grip is when you really start shaking your head left and right. There’s little space for treble notes to breathe, for the hats and cymbals to shimmer and shine past the crisp initial attack. With TRUTHEAR x Crinacle Zero:Red you receive 6 pair of silicone tips (3 pairs have a wider nozzle than the other 3 pairs) and a pair made of memory foam.Tripowin Mele: I don't have this one on hand for A/B, but if memory serves correctly, the Zero can be considered a solid step ahead of the Mele unless you're someone who actually likes a dark and somewhat muddy sound. If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag. In songs like Sunset by Caroline Polachek, the lead vocal is present and detailed, while the nylon guitar strums sound slightly hollow and muted in comparison. These IEMs are made from medical-grade resin that’s 3D printed in a uniform body without any visible weak spots.

Modern, as in it incorporates the improvements and learnings we’ve seen in sound and frequency response in recent years. This is because it's only handling the midrange frequencies and up, as opposed to most DDs which are full-range and which would be inserted closer to the center of the IEM. AS16 Pro have a big housing compared to Zero:Red, but a similar shape, so they’re equally comfy to users with regular ear sizes.The first time I tried on I was let down, the treble is lower compared to the KZ10S Pro but after a couple days of listening to music with it I'm starting to grow into it, I started to notice a lot of the instruments part of the songs which I never noticed before. If comfort with the larger nozzle is not an issue, the quality of its bass, leveled treble, and the included 10 Ω impedance adapter make it an exceptional value. This is most apparent in the midbass body of electric guitars - the textured tone of the amps are beautifully rendered…but only if it’s emphasized enough in the mix to be heard. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Incidentally, there is a common misconception that the Harman target is an interpretation of "neutral" or "balanced" tuning, when this is not the case.