Apple AirPods Pro VS Truthear x Crinacle Zero

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Apple AirPods Pro and Truthear x Crinacle Zero use 1DD and 2DD driver setups respectively. Apple AirPods Pro costs $250 while Truthear x Crinacle Zero costs $50. Apple AirPods Pro is $200 more expensive. Apple AirPods Pro holds a clear 0.6-point edge in reviewer scores (5.9 vs 5.4). Truthear x Crinacle Zero has significantly better bass with a 1.6-point edge, Apple AirPods Pro has slightly better treble with a 0.3-point edge, Truthear x Crinacle Zero has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge, Truthear x Crinacle Zero has better details with a 0.5-point edge and Apple AirPods Pro has better imaging with a 0.7-point edge.

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Metric Apple AirPods Pro Truthear x Crinacle Zero
Bass 5 6.6
Mids 5 5.2
Treble 5 4.7
Details 4 4.5
Soundstage 5.9 5.5
Imaging 5 4.3
Dynamics 3 5
Tonality 5.5 5.5
Technicalities 4.8 4.9

Apple AirPods Pro Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Crin
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.9

Mixed

Truthear x Crinacle Zero Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Precogvision
Fresh Reviews Tim Tuned Gizaudio Axel Shuwa-T Jays Audio Jaytiss
Bad Guy Good Audio
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.4

Mixed to Negative

Reviews Comparison

Apple AirPods Pro reviewed by Super* Review

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Apple AirPods Pro reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 4.3 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C- Tech
Well-tuned with something of a mid-treble suckout that negatively impacts timbre.

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

Truthear x Crinacle Zero reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 4.6 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C- Tech
Close ringer for the Harman IEM target with great bass and slightly harsh upper-mids and lower-treble.

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

Apple AirPods Pro (more reviews)

Apple AirPods Pro reviewed by Crin

Crin 5.5 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B- Tech
Somewhat Diffuse-Field tuning with a smooth and natural midrange tonality.

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Truthear x Crinacle Zero (more reviews)

Truthear x Crinacle Zero reviewed by Bad Guy Good Audio

Bad Guy Good Audio 6.5 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
C+ Tech
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Bass: A+ Mids: C+ Treble: B
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Truthear x Crinacle Zero reviewed by Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 5.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
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Truthear x Crinacle Zero reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
A- Tech
Pros: Very well tuned, clean bass. Cons: treble can use more eveness.

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Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: B

Truthear x Crinacle Zero reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 5.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B- Tech
Harman tuning with nice punchy bass.

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Truthear x Crinacle Zero reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 5.4 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B- Tech
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Bass: B Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Soundstage: C+ Details: B- Imaging: B

Truthear x Crinacle Zero reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B- Tech
Variations-ish tuning with sub-bass focused. Low-end is rumbly but lacks mid-bass impact/warmness in general. Fatiguing above mid-volume. Can sound light and thin. Mid-bass tuck affects libraries.

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Truthear x Crinacle Zero reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
D Tech
Sounds good, and fun..

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

Truthear x Crinacle Zero reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 3.8 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
D+ Tech
Spot on harman. Good bass impact for the bracket but the mid-bass is a bit scooped for my library. Treble needs some refinement but still a solid rec for the price bracket. Cheapest way to try this type of tuning (Variations etc).

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

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Apple AirPods Pro Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5

Gaming Grade

C+

Truthear x Crinacle Zero Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.1

Gaming Grade

C+

Apple AirPods Pro 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

C
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Bass C+
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C+
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics D
Noticeably compressed dynamics. Musical expression suffers with weak transients and poor contrast between quiet and loud sections.
Details C-
Average resolution - reveals basic elements but misses subtleties. Satisfactory for casual listening but lacks refinement.
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. Value-to-cost may not be optimal for gaming-focused users.

Truthear x Crinacle Zero 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

C
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Bass B+
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
Mids C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage B-
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.
Details C
Average resolution - reveals basic elements but misses subtleties. Satisfactory for casual listening but lacks refinement.
Imaging C-
Average imaging - reasonable localization but lacks specificity. Instruments have general positions but lack pinpoint accuracy.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

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