QKZ x HBB VS 7Hz Zero

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

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QKZ x HBB and 7Hz Zero are in-ear monitors. QKZ x HBB costs $20 while 7Hz Zero costs $20. 7Hz Zero holds a clear 0.6-point edge in reviewer scores (4.1 vs 4.7). 7Hz Zero carries a user score of 7. 7Hz Zero has significantly better bass with a 1.5-point edge, 7Hz Zero has significantly better mids with a 4-point edge, 7Hz Zero has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge, 7Hz Zero has significantly better details with a 2-point edge and 7Hz Zero has significantly better imaging with a 2-point edge.

Insights

Metric QKZ x HBB 7Hz Zero
Bass 4 5.5
Mids 3 7
Treble 4 5
Details 3 5
Imaging 3 5
Dynamics 4.1 4
Tonality 5.4 4.9
Technicalities 4 5.4

QKZ x HBB Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Audionotions Crin Jays Audio Super* Review
Fresh Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

4.1

Unfavorable


7Hz Zero Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Tim Tuned

Average Reviewer Score:

4.7

Generally Unfavorable


QKZ x HBB User Review Score

Average User Scores

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7Hz Zero User Review Score

Average User Scores

Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

7

Generally Favorable

QKZ x HBB Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.4

Gaming Grade

C-

7Hz 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+

QKZ x HBB 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-
Subdued bass response that stays mostly in the background. Lacks energy and impact but maintains basic definition.
Mids D
Midrange is significantly uneven with coloration. Some frequencies are boosted while others are missing, creating an unnatural tone.
Treble C-
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Details D
Modest detail presentation with significant loss of texture. Nuances are masked and complex passages become congested.
Imaging D
Modest imaging with basic left/right positioning. Lacks precision for center placement and suffers from positional blurring.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

7Hz Zero Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass B-
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids A-
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble C+
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics C-
Average dynamics - passable but unexciting. Transients are rounded and micro-dynamics lack refinement.
Details C+
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
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.

QKZ x HBB Reviews

Reviewed by: Fresh Reviews

2025-07-11
Fresh Reviews 5.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score

Reviewed by: Audionotions

Audionotions 4.5 Reviewer Score
Fun, cheap, well-tuned. And the kicker - the treble extension is absurd for the price! However, aesthetically they are a tragedy. In this price range, value prop is often increased in the form of great value accessories - the cable here is not widely usable, however, so no extra value here. Previously Owned

Audionotions original ranking

Website (Audionotions)

Reviewed by: Crin

Crin 4.5 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
C- Tech

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Very well tuned warm/bassy set. Not basshead like the Rosefinch, but still has good bass impact as well as upholding enough treble extension.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 4* * score normalized

Reviewed by: Nymz

Nymz 3.4 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
D Tech
Amazing warm tonality with adequate techs for the bracket that turns into a ultra-budget nice alternative to the usual suspects.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

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

7Hz Zero Reviews

Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B Tech
Pros: Can't believe this is $20..... Cons: Details is only okay.

Tim Tuned original ranking

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

Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 4.4 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C Tech
Pleasant tonal balance with some minor treble oddity.

Precogvision original ranking

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

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7

Neutral bright tone.

Pros
Neutral bright tone and technically amazing.
Cons
Soft bass, Something noisy, bad cable, bad tips.

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