7Hz Timeless 2 VS Etymotic ER2SE

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7Hz Timeless 2 and Etymotic ER2SE use 1Planar and 1DD driver setups respectively. 7Hz Timeless 2 costs $229 while Etymotic ER2SE costs $80. 7Hz Timeless 2 is $149 more expensive. 7Hz Timeless 2 holds a decisive 1.7-point edge in reviewer scores (6.9 vs 5.2). 7Hz Timeless 2 has significantly better bass with a 2.5-point edge, 7Hz Timeless 2 has significantly better treble with a 1.3-point edge, 7Hz Timeless 2 has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge and 7Hz Timeless 2 has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

Metric	7Hz Timeless 2	Etymotic ER2SE
Bass	8	5.5
Mids	6.5	6.3
Treble	6	4.7
Details	6.9	5
Soundstage	6	5
Imaging	6.9	5
Dynamics	5	3
Tonality	6.6	5.1
Technicalities	7.2	5.1

7Hz Timeless 2 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

6.9

Cautiously Favorable

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Etymotic ER2SE Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

5.2

Mixed to Negative

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Driver Configuration: 1Planar

Tuning Type: Neutral with bass boost

Brand: 7Hz Top 7Hz IEMs

Price (Msrp): $229

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Driver Configuration: 1DD

Tuning Type: Lean Neutral

Brand: Etymotic Top Etymotic IEMs

Price (Msrp): $80

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7Hz Timeless 2 Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

Gaming Grade

A-

Etymotic ER2SE Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

5.1

Gaming Grade

C+

7Hz Timeless 2 Scorings

Average Tunign Grade

B+

Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

A-

Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.

Bass A+

Excellent bass response - powerful yet controlled. Deep extension with authoritative slam while maintaining clarity.

Mids B+

Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.

Treble B

Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.

Dynamics C+

Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.

Soundstage B

Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.

Gaming A-

Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations.

Etymotic ER2SE Scorings

Average Tunign Grade

C+

Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

C+

Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.

Bass B-

Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.

Mids B

Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.

Treble C

Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.

Dynamics D

Noticeably compressed dynamics. Musical expression suffers with weak transients and poor contrast between quiet and loud sections.

Soundstage C+

Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.

Details C+

Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.

Imaging C+

Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.

Gaming C+

Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

7Hz Timeless 2 Reviews

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

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Reviewed by: Jays Audio

7 Reviewer Score

A+ Tuning

A Tech

Good all-rounder set with solid tech. Good variety with the nozzles that actually changes the sound. Treble is smoother than other planars, and not much "planar timbre".

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Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

6.5 Reviewer Score

B+ Tuning

A+ Tech

A good v-shape treble can be a bit too much

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Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A-

Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel

6 Reviewer Score

B Tuning

A- Tech

Sounds is identical to the Timeless OG. Clean, impactful bass, great detail, fast transients. Upper mids are a bit intense, bright treble, planar timbre.

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

5.5 Reviewer Score

C Tuning

C+ Tech

It's fine, but it's 230 dollars.

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Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B

Reviewed by: IEMRanking AI

2025-07-23

8.1 Reviewer Score

A+ Tuning

S- Tech

The 7Hz Timeless II updates its predecessor with a 14.5mm planar magnetic driver featuring a dual-sided silver alloy diaphragm and N52 magnets, offering improved responsiveness and reduced "planar timbre" compared to the original . Its standout feature is the four interchangeable nozzles, allowing tonal adjustments—though the bullet-shaped variants suffer from condensation issues and noticeably reduce treble clarity . Comfort is decent for medium-to-large ears, but the aluminum shells may challenge smaller anatomies, and isolation remains average despite a secure fit .

Tonally, the Timeless II leans neutral with a sub-bass lift, delivering fast, textured lows that avoid bleeding into the mids . Midrange clarity is strong but can edge into harshness with upper-mid-forward tracks, while treble extends well without excessive sibilance . Technically, it excels in imaging precision and soundstage width, though depth and height feel constrained next to hybrids like the Simgot ET142 .