7Hz Timeless 2 VS Kiwi Ears Septet

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Z-Reviews original ranking

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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".

Jays Audio original ranking

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

Tim Tuned original ranking

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

Gizaudio Axel original ranking

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

Jaytiss original ranking

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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 .

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Bright-leaning with slight warmness - has an unique sparkly/lush, airy, and spacious sound. Great tech for the price, treble is not overly harsh or peaky (at mid volume), pretty smooth with the extra mid-bass balancing out the treble boost. Vocals are pushed back/not fully extended and not as prominent. Mid-volume set, doesn't scale well. Gets spicy with energetic genres past mid-volume. Great for instrumentals, acoustics, indie, classical, etc.

Jays Audio original ranking

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A unique open back iem.

Jaytiss original ranking

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The Kiwi Ears Septet delivers a neutral-bright sound signature characterized by clear vocals and a notably forward treble that enhances detail retrieval, particularly in female vocals and acoustic instruments. Its bass response is neutral and controlled, lacking the weight of closed-back designs but offering tight, fast decay. While this tuning excels with well-recorded tracks, it can become fatiguing with bright or poorly mastered material due to its upper-midrange and treble emphasis. The open-back design contributes to an airy presentation, though it reduces isolation significantly.

Technically, the Septet showcases a wide soundstage with precise imaging and strong microdynamics, allowing subtle instrumental textures to shine. Its seven-driver quadbrid configuration (dynamic, balanced armature, planar, and piezoelectric) integrates cohesively through a sophisticated 5-way crossover. However, the low sensitivity (95dB) demands powerful sources to avoid dynamic compression, and the open-back design makes it less suitable for noisy environments despite its comfortable fit.

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