7Hz Salnotes Zero VS Moondrop Jiu

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

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7Hz Salnotes Zero and Moondrop Jiu are in-ear monitors. 7Hz Salnotes Zero costs $23 while Moondrop Jiu costs $25. Moondrop Jiu is $2 more expensive. Moondrop Jiu holds a clear 0.7-point edge in reviewer scores (4.9 vs 5.6). 7Hz Salnotes Zero carries a user score of 6.3. Moondrop Jiu has significantly better bass with a 1.5-point edge, Moondrop Jiu has significantly better mids with a 2.3-point edge and Moondrop Jiu has significantly better treble with a 3.9-point edge.

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Metric 7Hz Salnotes Zero Moondrop Jiu
Bass 4.5 6
Mids 5.7 8
Treble 4.1 8
Details 4.3 5.6
Soundstage 5 5.6
Imaging 4.2 5.6
Dynamics 2.5 5.6
Tonality 4.7 6
Technicalities 4.3 6
Take these comparisons with a grain of salt—we don't have enough Moondrop Jiu reviews saved yet to provide an unbiased result.

7Hz Salnotes Zero Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Average Reviewer Score:

4.9

Generally Unfavorable


Moondrop Jiu Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Average Reviewer Score:

5.6

Mixed


Reviews Comparison

7Hz Salnotes Zero reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 7* * score rescaled + normalized

Moondrop Jiu reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score rescaled + normalized

7Hz Salnotes Zero reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B Tech
Pros: Can't believe this is $20..... Cons: Details is only okay.

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: B

Moondrop Jiu reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
A- Tech
Expansive stage + Great tuning overall Can use more transient incisiveness, USB-C

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: B Mids: A+ Treble: A+

7Hz Salnotes Zero reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech
A stock Chu with a little more bass, and smoother uppdermids/treble.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

Moondrop Jiu reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech

7Hz Salnotes Zero (more reviews)

7Hz Salnotes Zero reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7 * score rescaled + normalized

7Hz Salnotes Zero reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 4.8 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C Tech
Comment: A sidegrade from Wan Er, but a more correct sounding Chu. Well tuned like the Chu, without the metallic treble B-grade bass, general technicalities

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

Bass: C- Mids: B- Treble: C Soundstage: C+ Details: C+ Imaging: C

7Hz Salnotes Zero reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 4.4 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C Tech
Pleasant tonal balance with some minor treble oddity.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: C- Mids: B Treble: C- Dynamics: C- Details: C+ Imaging: C+

7Hz Salnotes Zero reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 3.5 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
E+ Tech
Great little set. Good Color choices.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: E- Soundstage: C+

7Hz Salnotes Zero reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 3.4 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
D Tech
Best 20$ IEM. Just buy it. Great tuning, average budget technicalities. Mindblowing. 2-pin sockets.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

Bass: D Mids: C- Treble: C- Details: D Imaging: D

Moondrop Jiu (more reviews)

Moondrop Jiu reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7 * score rescaled + normalized
4 community members have rated the Moondrop JIU at an average of 3.8/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

URL to full Review

Head-Fi.org original ranking

7Hz Salnotes Zero User Review Score

Average User Scores

Average User Score:

Based on 2 user reviews

6.3

Mixed to Positive

Moondrop Jiu User Review Score

Average User Scores

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7Hz Salnotes Zero Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

4.4

Gaming Grade

C-

Moondrop Jiu Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

6

Gaming Grade

B

7Hz Salnotes Zero Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • Expect a patchy tonal profile that makes instrumentation feel mismatched. EQ is almost mandatory to tame the response.

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • Details smear quickly, leaving the presentation cramped and low on definition. You'll notice smearing on even moderately layered songs.
Bass C
It keeps the low end tidy, though energy and weight remain limited. It favors balance over excitement.
Mids B-
Expect a competent midrange that keeps vocals grounded and instruments clear. Tone is acceptable across multiple genres.
Treble C-
Treble performance is average, audible but short on refinement. There's acceptable presence but limited finesse.
Dynamics D-
Expect constrained dynamics that blur the edges of quieter details. It struggles to render sudden changes.
Soundstage C+
You start to perceive distinct rows of players even if the ceiling still feels low. Layering is present but still modest.
Details C-
You get the outline of textures, though the finer brushstrokes remain faint. Background information is audible but soft.
Imaging C-
You can tell where things generally sit, though exact locations feel blurred. Center vocals sit mostly where expected.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

Moondrop Jiu Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • Tonality is generally agreeable, though a few bumps remind you of its limits. Certain tracks spotlight its tonal quirks.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
Bass B
Bass foundation is good, adding satisfying punch without losing control. Pop and rock tracks feel lively.
Mids A+
The midrange sounds refined and revealing, balancing clarity with emotional weight. Timbre accuracy rivals studio monitors.
Treble A+
The treble performance feels luxurious, marrying air, control, and excitement. You can place every high-frequency element.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

7Hz Salnotes Zero User Reviews

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W wpzdm
5.5

My favourite $20 set, much more than Waner

Pros
Super clear. I don't usually like one with treble focus, this may be the only exception
Cons
Not very organic
Y yorxx
7

Neutral bright tone.

Pros
Neutral bright tone and technically amazing.
Cons
Soft bass, Something noisy, bad cable, bad tips.

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