Aful Explorer VS 7hz Zero 2 x Crinacle

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

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Aful Explorer and 7hz Zero 2 x Crinacle are in-ear monitors. Aful Explorer costs $120 while 7hz Zero 2 x Crinacle costs $25. Aful Explorer is $95 more expensive. Aful Explorer holds a decisive 1-point edge in reviewer scores (7.1 vs 6.1). Aful Explorer has significantly better treble with a 4.8-point edge, Aful Explorer has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge and Aful Explorer has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

Insights

Metric Aful Explorer 7hz Zero 2 x Crinacle
Bass 6.5 6.1
Mids 6.2 6
Treble 6.8 2
Details 6.5 6.1
Soundstage 7 6
Imaging 6.5 6.1
Dynamics 7 5
Tonality 7 5.7
Technicalities 6.6 3.3

Aful Explorer Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio Gizaudio Axel Shuwa-T Jays Audio
Jaytiss Drew / Audionotions
Z-Reviews Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

7.1

Generally Favorable


7hz Zero 2 x Crinacle Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Gizaudio Axel Jaytiss
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

6.1

Mixed to Positive


Aful Explorer User Review Score

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Aful Explorer Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.7

Gaming Grade

B+

7hz Zero 2 x Crinacle Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4

Gaming Grade

C-

Aful Explorer Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

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

Average Technical Grade

B+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass B+
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
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 A-
Excellent dynamics with great contrast and speed. Transients are crisp and micro-details are clearly articulated.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Details B+
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging B+
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.

7hz Zero 2 x Crinacle Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

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

D
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Mids B
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble E+
Treble is noticeably dark and lacking extension. Cymbals lack shimmer and high-frequency details are obscured.
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 C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

Aful Explorer Reviews

Z-Reviews 8.5 * score normalized
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Super* Review 8* * score normalized
Relaxed upper mid-range. Vocals sound a little bit more forward than instruments. Smooth treble performance.

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Jaytiss 7.6 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A- Tech
The mids still upset me, but it sounds magical.

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: C+ Treble: A- Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A
Drew / Audionotions 7 Reviewer Score
Relaxed and fun. Easy to listen to. A bit darker than my preferrd signature but I enjoyed this quite a bit. Loaner

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Smirk Audio 6.8 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
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Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: A- Details: B+ Imaging: B+
Gizaudio Axel 6.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
Perfect for rock and metal. Smooth, relaxing tuning, great bass with good slam, rich mid-range, safe treble. Upper mids may be too relaxed for some, treble is a bit dark.

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Shuwa-T 6.4 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B+ Tech
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Bass: B Mids: B+ Treble: B+ Soundstage: B+ Details: B+ Imaging: B+
Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
B+ Tech
High volume set, very immersive, scales great with no sharpness, wide staging, enough detail/extension, good bass, just crank it up and enjoy the music.

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7hz Zero 2 x Crinacle Reviews

Z-Reviews 7.5 * score normalized
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Gizaudio Axel 5.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
C Tech
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Jaytiss 5.3 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
E+ Tech
For 25 dollars... hum... wow, maybe the one.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

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