Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red VS TRN-Medusa

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Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red and TRN-Medusa use 2DD and 1DD driver setups respectively. Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red costs $55 while TRN-Medusa costs $50. Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red is $5 more expensive. Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red holds a clear 0.8-point edge in reviewer scores (6 vs 5.2). Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red carries a user score of 7. Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red has better mids with a 0.9-point edge, Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red has significantly better treble with a 2.8-point edge, Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge and TRN-Medusa has slightly better soundstage with a 0.3-point edge.

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Metric Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red TRN-Medusa
Bass 6.2 5.2
Mids 5.9 5
Treble 5.8 3
Details 4.8 5.2
Soundstage 5.8 6
Imaging 4.8 5.2
Dynamics 5 3
Tonality 6.1 5.1
Technicalities 5.3 4.8
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Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Jaytiss Shuwa-T Yifang Jays Audio
Tim Tuned Audionotions Gizaudio Axel Head-Fi.org
Z-Reviews Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

6

Mixed

TRN-Medusa Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Gizaudio Axel
Kois Archive
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

5.2

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Reviews Comparison

Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 6 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B- Tech
Great balanced, smooth tuning. Needs more bass for my taste, can be a bit soft at times.

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TRN-Medusa reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 4.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C Tech
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Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 5.8 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C+ Tech
I think this is massivly overhyped, but it's not terrible and a great value with impedance adapters

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Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B

TRN-Medusa reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 4.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
D Tech
Nice overall tonal quality, with just a dash of shout.

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Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: D Soundstage: B

Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.8 * score rescaled + normalized
20 community members have rated the TRUTHEAR x Crinacle Zero Red at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

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TRN-Medusa reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.3 * score rescaled + normalized
2 community members have rated the TRN Medusa at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red (more reviews)

Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7 * score rescaled + normalized
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Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 7* * score rescaled + normalized
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Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A- Tech
Pros: Balanced tuning, smooth and natural timbre, good stage. Cons: Can use more micro details.

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Bass: A+ Mids: S Treble: A-

Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red reviewed by Audionotions

Audionotions 6 Reviewer Score
IMHO no one really needs anything more than this. Impecable tuning. Techs are competitive with anything under $100. Only true knock I have against this is that the nozzle is pretty bad - long and thick, which may be a problem for some. It certainly makes putting eartips on them very difficult.

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Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 5.7 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B Tech
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Bass: B- Mids: C Treble: B Soundstage: B- Details: B Imaging: B+

Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red reviewed by Yifang

Yifang 5.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
C+ Tech
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Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B- Tech
Great all-rounder, IEF-harman. Bass is a bit pillowy.

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Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 4.3 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
D Tech
Brilliant tonal balance with the option to for extra bass. A bargain at its price point.

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

TRN-Medusa (more reviews)

TRN-Medusa reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 5.4 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A- Tech
Rating: C | Value: ⭐ | Comfort: 9 very fun single dd little shouty

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Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red User Review Score

Average User Scores

Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

7

Generally Favorable

TRN-Medusa User Review Score

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Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.6

Gaming Grade

B-

TRN-Medusa Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.9

Gaming Grade

C

Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • The tuning leans easygoing, yet occasional unevenness nudges it away from greatness. A bit of EQ polish can smooth things nicely.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • The presentation is steady if unspectacular, holding onto essential details when the music stays simple. Fine details occasionally slip through the cracks.
Bass B
You get a lively bass response that balances energy with discipline. It balances punch with respectable control.
Mids B-
Expect a competent midrange that keeps vocals grounded and instruments clear. Tone is acceptable across multiple genres.
Treble B-
Highs come through with reasonable clarity while staying mostly smooth. Sibilance is mostly controlled.
Dynamics C+
You get reliable macrodynamics, with micro shifts that remain only adequate. A reliable performer for most tracks.
Soundstage B-
Stage expands beyond the shoulders and finally hints at layers, though vertical cues stay muted. Depth cues begin to emerge.
Details C
You get the outline of textures, though the finer brushstrokes remain faint. Background information is audible but soft.
Imaging C
Center information lands in the right area but not with laser focus. Separation is adequate for casual listening.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical.

TRN-Medusa Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • Expect a friendly tonal balance that could use polish but remains inviting. Great for casual listening, less so for purists.

Average Technical Grade

C
  • Resolution is limited, masking finer nuances and narrowing the soundstage. Busy mixes still overwhelm it with ease.
Mids C+
Midrange performance is decent, offering balanced presence without major flaws. It works well for casual background listening.
Treble D
Treble response is uneven, jumping between dull spots and sharp peaks. Peaks poke out unpredictably.
Dynamics D
Dynamics come across throttled, leaving energetic moments underwhelming. Energetic passages land with a thud.
Soundstage B
You can map the ensemble with confidence thanks to solid spacing and coherent depth layering. Ambient effects feel believable.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

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A small DUSK

Pros
Feels "modern" and fun. Tasty throughout the freq. Imp adapter is a great idea
Cons
None for its price

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