KZ ZEX PRO / CRN VS 7HZ G1

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

IEMRanking.com Home Compare IEMs

KZ ZEX PRO / CRN and 7HZ G1 are in-ear monitors. KZ ZEX PRO / CRN costs $33 while 7HZ G1 costs $35. 7HZ G1 is $2 more expensive. 7HZ G1 holds a clear 0.5-point edge in reviewer scores (4.8 vs 5.3). KZ ZEX PRO / CRN has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge and 7HZ G1 has significantly better soundstage with a 1.5-point edge.

Insights

Metric KZ ZEX PRO / CRN 7HZ G1
Bass 5 5.3
Mids 5 5
Treble 5 4
Details 5 5.3
Soundstage 4.5 6
Imaging 4.5 5.3
Dynamics 4.8 5
Gaming capabilities 4.8 5

KZ ZEX PRO / CRN Aggregated Review Score

KZ ZEX PRO / CRN Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T

Average Reviewer Score:

4.8

Generally Unfavorable


7HZ G1 Aggregated Review Score

7HZ G1 Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

5.3

Mixed to Negative


KZ ZEX PRO / CRN User Review Score

KZ ZEX PRO / CRN Average User Scores

Average User Score: n/a

Based on 0 user reviews

No user reviews yet. Be the first one who writes a review!

7HZ G1 User Review Score

7HZ G1 Average User Scores

Average User Score: n/a

Based on 0 user reviews

No user reviews yet. Be the first one who writes a review!

KZ ZEX PRO / CRN Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.8

Gaming Grade

C

7HZ G1 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+

KZ ZEX PRO / CRN Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

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
  • 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.
Soundstage C
Average soundstage - adequate width but flat presentation. Reasonable instrument separation but lacks layering and depth.
Details C+
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging C
Average imaging - reasonable localization but lacks specificity. Instruments have general positions but lack pinpoint accuracy.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

7HZ G1 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.
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
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

KZ ZEX PRO / CRN Reviews

KZ ZEX PRO / CRN reviewed by:

Shuwa-T 4.8 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C Tech
Comment: Tonally alright but timbre is way off. Literally everything else

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

- Shuwa-T
Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Soundstage: C Details: C+ Imaging: C

7HZ G1 Reviews

7HZ G1 reviewed by:

Jays Audio 5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B- Tech
V-shape sound, fun bass with good extension elsewhere

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel
- Jays Audio
Ad
Using this affiliate link for ordering your 7HZ G1 or any other IEM helps fund our free service at no extra cost to you.

Price: $36.99

Buy 7HZ G1 on Linsoul

7HZ G1 reviewed by:

Jaytiss 5.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C- Tech
It's not a bad iem, but didn't work for me. It has a lot of driver flex.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

KZ ZEX PRO / CRN User Reviews

Example User Posted on ...
0.0

"This is an example review"

Pros
  • Example pro 1
  • Example pro 2
Cons
  • Example con 1
  • Example con 2
No User-Reviews Yet

Share your experience and build your personal ranking list.

You need to be signed in to write your own review

7HZ G1 User Reviews

Example User Posted on ...
0.0

"This is an example review"

Pros
  • Example pro 1
  • Example pro 2
Cons
  • Example con 1
  • Example con 2
No User-Reviews Yet

Share your experience and build your personal ranking list.

You need to be signed in to write your own review

Find your next IEM:

IEM Finder Quiz

new
Use this quiz and answer a few questions to get your individual IEM recommendation list
(1/2) How much are you willing to spend on the IEM?
(2/2) Which sound characteristics are particularly important to you?

Footer