Punch Audio Martilo VS 7hz x Crinacle Diablo

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Martillo is a hybrid (dual DD, two BA, one planar) tuned as a sub-bass-boosted U-shape with roughly 14 dB lift and a hard mid-bass drop. The low end hits like a quick hitter—fast, clean, and free of boom—while the sharp cut through the mid-bass keeps the presentation uncluttered and lets vocals come through clearly.

Mids favor female vocals with notable clarity, but lower mids and male voices sound thinner due to the deep mid-bass dip; timbre skews a bit digital and body is reduced. Treble avoids harsh BA/planar timbre and is generally clean, yet not especially airy; smoothing and a touch more body would improve naturalness.

Stage is wide with some height, yet depth and dimension are flatter around the midrange gap. A small EQ lift of about 2-3 dB in mid-bass fills in body, improves transparency, and broadens genre flexibility. As tuned, Martillo suits pop and dance where sub-bass drive matters, while listeners seeking weighty mid-bass impact may want that EQ or a different flavor.

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7Hz x Crinacle Diablo arrives as the fun take on planar: a compact, comfortable shell with a fingerprint-resistant black finish, generous case, and a thick two-core stock cable. It is easy to drive, though a modular/balanced option would have been welcome for a touch more headroom. Build and accessories feel sorted, letting the tuning do the talking.

The signature is a heavy sub-bass lift with a mid-bass bump that forms an energetic V-shape. It hits hard for EDM and pop while keeping planar traits of speed, cleanliness, and separation intact, avoiding the overdampened character some planars exhibit. Mids land more natural and open than expected for this profile; female vocals avoid sounding thick, with a well-judged ~3 kHz presence and a safe, extended treble that carries air without harshness.

Stage is better than expected for a bass-elevated set, though the shelf can fill the head and slightly compress projection; imaging remains tidy with an "everything in its right place" precision. Resolution is convincing—not a detail king—but it competes with pricier hybrids while keeping a warmer, smoother appeal. Light EQ works well: trim a bit of sub-bass, nudge mid-bass for slam, and subtly bring the mids forward. At about $149, Diablo delivers the bass-centric planar many listeners have been waiting for, balancing impact with credible technical performance.

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The 7Hz x Crinacle Diablo is a very bass-centric, low-end focused set that turns into a borderline basshead IEM when given enough power and volume. Sub-bass and mid-bass hit with serious slam, rumble, thickness, and authority, making it highly satisfying for hip-hop, rap, EDM, pop, and even rock where kick drums and bass guitars need weight. It’s a fun, heavy-sounding tuning built for listeners who want impact first and foremost rather than a clean, neutral presentation.

This focus on low end means technicalities take a step back: layering, separation, and micro-detail are only okay for the price, and the overall presentation is not especially competitive in pure performance terms. Vocals and treble are tamer and more downward-tilted, giving the low end room to breathe but pulling voices back and occasionally making the sound feel borderline congested on some tracks. It’s not a good fit for those who want a vocal-focused or balanced signature. The set scales well with power, prefers silicone tips, and can lose bass texture with foam tips, so tip choice matters.

From a value perspective, the Diablo is described as “okay” rather than a value monster at around $150, with cheaper options like EA500 LM or EW300 offering stronger technical performance. Against peers such as the Explorer and S08, its tech level is similar, but Diablo clearly plays the role of the most bassy, basshead-leaning option. Accessories are solid—nice cable, sturdy classic 7Hz brick case—while the shell design itself is a bit dull but decent. Overall it’s a solid pick for bass lovers, especially if found on sale, but not the go-to choice for those chasing maximum detail, balance, or price-to-performance efficiency.

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Punch Audio Martillo stands out as the rare basshead set that still reads as competitive. At $329 with a 2DD + 2BA + 1 planar array, it pushes more sub-bass and mid-bass than most, yet the low end is textured, tight, and notably fast in attack/decay. The result is bass that rumbles without smearing: mids remain intact, the treble stays airy and clean, and the stage presents with extra width, depth, and “air within the space.” Imaging feels precise, with strong depth perception and a lack of the bloat typical of warm tunings—distinctly different from anything else on the WallHack certified list.

In Valorant, Martillo scores around an A- (bordering B+): clear separation and layering, wide/deep staging, and crisp reads on lighter cues; only in heavy site pushes—multiple vandals plus abilities—does the extra low-end energy flirt with congestion. In Apex Legends, it sits at a strong B+: even with environmental rumble (thermites, storms, ults), the set preserves gunfire localization, slides, and verticality, handling third parties impressively well. Net: a uniquely exciting pick for those who want a visceral bass flavor that still performs at a high technical level for gaming—arguably the highest-ranking tuning of its type on the list.

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Priced at $150, the 7hz x Crinacle Diablo is a planar IEM with a bass-heavier tilt that contrasts the more neutral Divine. Packaging is solid for the money: a nice carrying case, a decent cable, and multiple tips, while the shells are comfortable with a nozzle that’s neither too long nor wide. The tuning brings extra low-end heft without muddying the mids, creating an immersive presentation that suits modern tracks and engages without harshness. Aesthetically it fits the collab theme—black faceplate with a chrome outline—and overall ergonomics allow long-session comfort.

For competitive play, the Diablo delivers good imaging and engaging impact, shining in Battlefield where footstep “clanks” and environmental cues cut through, though extreme chaos can trim separation/layering. In Valorant it reads footsteps well and remains organized—earning a B+—but the extra bass energy can color gunshots and abilities; Divine edges it there and in Apex, where Diablo’s low end can mask finer cues during third-party frenzies. In Call of Duty, verticality demarcation could be cleaner and the bass body rides too many guns, placing overall gaming performance at a solid B. As a music-first pick with satisfying punch that stays reasonably clean, the Diablo is an immersive all-rounder, while the Divine remains the safer call for pure positional clarity.