Shure se215 VS 7Hz Salnotes Zero

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Shure se215 and 7Hz Salnotes Zero are 1DD in-ear monitors. Shure se215 costs $100 while 7Hz Salnotes Zero costs $23. Shure se215 is $77 more expensive. 7Hz Salnotes Zero holds a decisive 1.7-point edge in reviewer scores (3.3 vs 5). 7Hz Salnotes Zero has better bass with a 0.5-point edge, 7Hz Salnotes Zero has significantly better mids with a 2.3-point edge, 7Hz Salnotes Zero has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge, 7Hz Salnotes Zero has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge, 7Hz Salnotes Zero has significantly better details with a 1.3-point edge and 7Hz Salnotes Zero has significantly better imaging with a 1-point edge.

Insights

Metric Shure se215 7Hz Salnotes Zero
Bass 3 3.5
Mids 2.5 4.8
Treble 2.5 3.5
Details 2.8 4
Soundstage 4.5 5
Imaging 2.8 3.8
Dynamics 1 1
Tonality 3.1 4.6
Technicalities 3 3.7

Shure se215 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Shuwa-T Crin
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

3.3

Very Poor


7Hz Salnotes Zero Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Nymz
Shuwa-T Jays Audio
Z-Reviews Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5

Generally Unfavorable


Shure se215 User Review Score

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Shure se215 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

3

Gaming Grade

D

7Hz Salnotes Zero 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-

Shure se215 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

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

Average Technical Grade

D
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Bass D
Bass is light and underwhelming. While some faint rumble exists, it lacks punch and authority in any meaningful way.
Mids D-
Midrange is thin and hollow with noticeable gaps. Instruments lack body and vocals sound distant and weak.
Treble D-
Treble is noticeably dark and lacking extension. Cymbals lack shimmer and high-frequency details are obscured.
Dynamics E-
Extremely poor dynamic expression. Lacks any sense of impact or volume gradation, making music feel one-dimensional.
Soundstage C
Average soundstage - adequate width but flat presentation. Reasonable instrument separation but lacks layering and depth.
Details D-
Noticeably blurred and lacking definition. Background elements are smeared together and micro-details are inaudible.
Imaging D-
Poor instrument placement with unstable positioning. Instruments drift and lack fixed locations within the sound field.
Gaming D
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

7Hz Salnotes 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

D+
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Bass D+
Bass is light and underwhelming. While some faint rumble exists, it lacks punch and authority in any meaningful way.
Mids C
Midrange is passable but unrefined. Lacks detail and smoothness, with occasional harshness in upper mids.
Treble D+
Uneven treble response with noticeable peaks and dips. Can sound both dull and occasionally harsh simultaneously.
Dynamics E-
Extremely poor dynamic expression. Lacks any sense of impact or volume gradation, making music feel one-dimensional.
Soundstage C+
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.
Details C-
Average resolution - reveals basic elements but misses subtleties. Satisfactory for casual listening but lacks refinement.
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.

Shure se215 Reviews

Super* Review 4* * score normalized
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Super* Review original ranking

Super* Review Youtube Channel
- Super* Review
Shuwa-T 3.6 Reviewer Score
D- Tuning
C Tech
Comment: Already more than a decade old, it's time to move on. Would rather listen to the default samsung wired earpiece than this. Just no Literally everything apart from the subpar imaging

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

- Shuwa-T
Bass: D Mids: E+ Treble: D Soundstage: C Details: C Imaging: C
Crin 3.5 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
D+ Tech
Sounds like a typical dynamic IEM. Slightly bloated bass and narrow staging.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel
- Crin
Precogvision 1.9 Reviewer Score
D- Tuning
E- Tech
A relic of the past that should be avoided by any self-respecting audiophile who wants good sound.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
- Precogvision
Bass: D Mids: D Treble: E+ Dynamics: E- Details: E- Imaging: E-

7Hz Salnotes Zero Reviews

Z-Reviews 7 * score normalized
Super* Review 7* * score normalized
Shuwa-T 4.8 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C Tech
Comment: A sidegrade from Wan Er, but a more correct sounding Chu. Well tuned like the Chu, without the metallic treble B-grade bass, general technicalities

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

- Shuwa-T
Bass: C- Mids: B- Treble: C Soundstage: C+ Details: C+ Imaging: C
Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech
A stock Chu with a little more bass, and smoother uppdermids/treble.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel
- Jays Audio
Jaytiss 3.5 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
E+ Tech
Great little set. Good Color choices.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
- Jaytiss
Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: E- Soundstage: C+
Nymz 3.4 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
D Tech
Best 20$ IEM. Just buy it. Great tuning, average budget technicalities. Mindblowing. 2-pin sockets.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

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

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