7hz Zero 2 x Crinacle VS Moondrop Jiu

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7hz Zero 2 x Crinacle and Moondrop Jiu are in-ear monitors. 7hz Zero 2 x Crinacle costs $25 while Moondrop Jiu costs $25. 7hz Zero 2 x Crinacle holds a clear 0.9-point edge in reviewer scores (6.1 vs 5.2). Moondrop Jiu has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge and Moondrop Jiu has significantly better treble with a 6-point edge.

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Metric 7hz Zero 2 x Crinacle Moondrop Jiu
Bass 6.1 6
Mids 6 8
Treble 2 8
Soundstage 6 5.2
Dynamics 5 5.2
Tonality 5.7 6
Technicalities 3.3 6

7hz Zero 2 x Crinacle Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Gizaudio Axel Jaytiss
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

6.1

Mixed to Positive


Moondrop Jiu Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Tim Tuned
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.2

Mixed to Negative


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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-

Moondrop Jiu Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6

Gaming Grade

B

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.

Moondrop Jiu 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

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 A+
Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.
Treble A+
Superb treble: effortless extension with crystal clarity. Perfect balance of sparkle and smoothness with exceptional detail.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

Moondrop Jiu Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score normalized

Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
A- Tech
Expansive stage + Great tuning overall Can use more transient incisiveness, USB-C

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: B Mids: A+ Treble: A+

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech

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