KZ Zenith VS Truthear x Crinacle Zero

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KZ Zenith and Truthear x Crinacle Zero use 1DD and 2DD driver setups respectively. KZ Zenith costs $60 while Truthear x Crinacle Zero costs $50. KZ Zenith is $10 more expensive. KZ Zenith holds a decisive 1.3-point edge in reviewer scores (6.8 vs 5.5). KZ Zenith has better mids with a 0.8-point edge, KZ Zenith has slightly better treble with a 0.3-point edge and Truthear x Crinacle Zero has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge.

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Metric KZ Zenith Truthear x Crinacle Zero
Bass 6.8 6.6
Mids 6 5.2
Treble 5 4.7
Details 6.8 4.5
Soundstage 5 5.5
Imaging 6.8 4.3
Dynamics 5 5
Tonality 6.9 5.6
Technicalities 6 4.9
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KZ Zenith Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Kois Archive Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

6.8

Cautiously Favorable

Truthear x Crinacle Zero Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

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

Average Reviewer Score:

5.5

Mixed

Reviews Comparison

KZ Zenith reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
It's a middie, but a good option.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

Truthear x Crinacle Zero reviewed by Jaytiss

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

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B

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KZ Zenith reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7 * score rescaled + normalized
5 community members have rated the KZ Zenith at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

Truthear x Crinacle Zero reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.7 * score rescaled + normalized
13 community members have rated the Truthear x Crinacle Zero at an average of 3.6/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Generally Favorable.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

KZ Zenith (more reviews)

KZ Zenith reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 7.4 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
A- Tech
Rating: A- | Value: ⭐⭐⭐ | Comfort: 9 the best from KZ driver quality not the best

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Truthear x Crinacle Zero (more reviews)

Truthear x Crinacle Zero reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 7* * score rescaled + normalized
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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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Bad Guy Good Audio original ranking

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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 Yifang

Yifang 5.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech
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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.

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
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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Shuwa-T original ranking

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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 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.

Precogvision original ranking

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

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).

Nymz original ranking

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

KZ Zenith User Review Score

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KZ Zenith Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.3

Gaming Grade

B

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

5.2

Gaming Grade

C+

KZ Zenith Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B+
  • Expect a friendly tonal balance that could use polish but remains inviting. Great for casual listening, less so for purists.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • Technical ability is serviceable, keeping basic detail intact across simpler tracks. It keeps up with acoustic tracks without much fuss.
Mids B
It offers engaging mid frequencies with pleasing clarity and layering. Details emerge without becoming harsh.
Treble C+
Treble is decent, offering acceptable extension without harshness. It balances presence with a touch of restraint.
Dynamics C+
Expect solid impact overall, even if finer gradations feel a touch smoothed. Micro-details could still be sharper.
Soundstage C+
You start to perceive distinct rows of players even if the ceiling still feels low. Layering is present but still modest.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

Truthear x Crinacle Zero Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • It sounds pleasant overall, with some uneven spots that hint at room for refinement. Vocals remain pleasant despite the imperfections.

Average Technical Grade

C
  • Even moderate complexity exposes the limited resolution and narrow sense of space. Technical fans will find it lacking.
Bass B+
Low end hits with respectable impact while staying reasonably tidy. You get a healthy sense of rhythm.
Mids C+
The mids are solid and dependable, though not especially remarkable. Vocals stay reasonably grounded in the mix.
Treble C
Treble is adequate overall, though its texture can feel coarse. Longer sessions may expose grain.
Dynamics C+
You get reliable macrodynamics, with micro shifts that remain only adequate. A reliable performer for most tracks.
Soundstage B-
It pushes sound outward confidently while leaving height development as an unfinished idea. Height remains subtle but detectable.
Details C
It conveys the core of each track yet glosses over the quieter gestures underneath. Delicate details remain a bit subdued.
Imaging C-
Center information lands in the right area but not with laser focus. Separation is adequate for casual listening.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

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