Fanmusic TRUTHEAR x Crinacle Zero:RED Dual Dynamic Drivers in Ear Headphone with 0.78 2Pin Cable

​The Truthear Zero Red is an outstanding product that has completely changed my perspective on portable audio. I was looking for a step up from standard headphones, and these IEMs delivered a massive upgrade without breaking the bank.​What truly sets the Zero Red apart is its sound signature. The neutral tuning provides a clear and balanced sound that is perfect for a wide range of music genres. It's a great "entry point" into the world of audiophile-grade gear because it lets you hear your music as it was meant to be heard, without any overly boosted bass or harsh treble.​For anyone who wants to experience quality audio and a level of detail they didn't know was possible, I highly recommend the Truthear Zero Red. It's an incredible value for the money and a perfect choice for those beginning their journey into the world of IEMs.

As someone who’s never used IEMs before and knows little about them, I wanted to give my honest opinion on the Truthear Zero Red IEMs. I was mainly looking to use these for gaming, and other casual stuff like watching TV shows, listening to music, or talking with friends on discord. I’ve used them with games like Valorant, CSGO, Marvel Rivals, etc. and I think they’re a solid option for anyone looking for something high-quality without being so expensive.Note that if you’re trying to decide between a headset or IEMs, I’d say go for the IEMs. They’re not only cheaper than a good-quality headset, but they also deliver excellent sound, especially in terms of surround sound, so if you’re worried about not picking up audio cues with these, there shouldn’t be a problem.I do want to mention a few things that might be useful. I am on the smaller side, and when I first tried these IEMs, they felt pretty uncomfortable. They seemed too big and kept slipping out, which honestly had me worried that I’d have to return them. But DO NOT give up yet. The IEMs come with multiple ear tips in different sizes, and after trying several, I found a good fit. It really made all the difference in terms of comfort, and now they feel great. They don’t hurt like airpods do, but they do feel a little weird at first if you’re not used to having something so deep in your ear. So, if you’re having the same issue, just be patient and experiment with the tips before deciding whether to keep them or not. Highly recommend these for people who want something that’s good quality but not expensive :D

I’ll admit, I was skeptical. A collab IEM under $60 claiming “audiophile tuning”? But the Truthear x Crinacle Zero: Reds absolutely blew me away. These things punch way above their weight class.The bass is the first thing that hits you—tight, textured, and present without being overwhelming. It’s not that bloated, boomy mess you get with some budget sets. Mids are clear and detailed, with vocals coming through naturally, and the highs have just enough sparkle without ever getting sibilant or fatiguing. Crinacle wasn’t kidding when he said these were tuned with intention—they sound like a love letter to balance and clarity.Soundstage and imaging are also surprisingly good for IEMs in this range. I can easily pick out individual instruments in live recordings, and they hold up great for everything from metal to acoustic to lo-fi beats. They're also comfortable enough for long sessions—I’ve worn them for 2+ hours straight with no hot spots or ear fatigue.You’re getting a sound signature that competes with IEMs twice or even three times the cost.Whether you’re a budget audiophile, a casual listener looking to upgrade, or just want a set of IEMs that actually sound good out of the box, the Zero: Red is a no-brainer. This is how budget gear should be done.

I will preface this by saying that I am still new to the world of IEMs. The others in my collection are all sub-$25 pairs (CHU, CHU II, Tanchjim Zeros, 7hz Zeros). I have been using both pairs for a little over two weeks. I have been told multiple times by doctors that my ear canals are really narrow. I also believe my ears are waxier than average.For this review, I will primarily be comparing the 7hz Salnotes Zeros to the Truthear Zero Reds. They both appear to be optically around the same size and the nozzles are the same width.THE FIT:Note that everyone's ears are different. This is just my experience. Your experience will vary.It saddens me to say these don't want to stay in my ears if I am moving about. With the smallest included tips, they are still too large to fit in my ears. The 7hz Salnotes Zeros in contrast are a perfect fit despite having a nozzle with the same diameter and being roughly the same size. I think the difference has to do with the angle of the neck and the length of the nozzle. The REDs have a steeper angle which allows for a much longer neck while maintaining a similar footprint to the 7hz Salnote Zeros. This longer neck means that these have to be pushed deeper into the ear canal for a solid fit. Since the nozzle is so wide that just isn't possible in my case. It may not look like it's too much of a difference in photos, but the Salnote's sit flush with my ears while the Thuthears feel like they stick out about a fingertip's width.As a result of this poor fit I can only use these when sitting down. If I move I feel like I constantly have to fix my left IEM. The only fix is to use foam tips (I used small moondrop Mistips) but it's still so tight that it would cause my ears to feel like they were burning upon removal.The ear hook also float above my ears and doesn't really provide any support unless the cable is pulled.The one positive about the tips is that they do have a decent length to them, unlike Moondrop Spring Tips that come with the CHUs. I don't find them as comfortable as the Spring tips, but the extra length does help protect the filter from ear wax. Using spring tips on both my CHUs and CHU IIs degraded the sound quality within 2 weeks thanks to my waxy ears. The tips included with the Zero REDs are comfortable enough and haven't led to the degradation of the filters and sound quality over time.THE SOUND:These are easily my favorite-sounding IEMs. The rest of my IEMs are all 40-60% of the cost of these so it's natural the REDs sound noticeably better. It sounds like they are more spacious and have more separation between various instruments and vocals. They also have a noticeably higher resolution even when listening to MP3 files. The tuning is wonderful. The slight bass boost has some impact to it without overbearing and stealing any spotlight from the mids and highs.I did not like the 10 Ohm adpter on the REDs as it felt like the bass was just encroaching too much on the mids. It lost pretty much all the separation between the mids and lows and didn't provide enough of a boost to justify that loss of separation. Though I did like the adapter for certain songs on some of my cheaper IEMs, but it was a case-by-case basis.I tested these with a ton of different genres and these sounded great in all of them. EDM, Lo-fi, Modern Alternative Rock, Classical, Otacore, Pop, Country, ect...AUDIO SOURCES USED:I did most of my testing through an Apple dongle DAC on a 12 mini, though I did also briefly test it on an affordable Fiio AMP/DAC on my PC and with the 7hz Zero USB-C cable on my iPad. I didn't personally notice much of a difference in swapping between them. As far as music is concerned, I listened to about a 60/40 mix of MP3s on Spotify and FLACs on PlexAMP. Both apps were set up to stream or download in the highest quality.TLDR:The REDs sound fantastic. They sound spacious and have a noticeable improvement in resolution compared to sub-$25 IEMs. They sound great for all genres of music. The wide and long nozzle makes it unsuitable for small ear canals unless you plan on only using them while sitting. The 10 Ohm adapter doesn't sound great with this pair of IEMs, but sounded good in certain song on other cheaper pair.