Truthear Zero: Blue 2 VS Truthear x Crinacle Zero

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Truthear Zero: Blue 2 and Truthear x Crinacle Zero are 2DD in-ear monitors. Truthear Zero: Blue 2 costs $65 while Truthear x Crinacle Zero costs $50. Truthear Zero: Blue 2 is $15 more expensive. Truthear x Crinacle Zero holds a slight 0.2-point edge in reviewer scores (5.3 vs 5.5). Truthear Zero: Blue 2 has significantly better bass with a 1.4-point edge, Truthear Zero: Blue 2 has significantly better mids with a 1.3-point edge, Truthear x Crinacle Zero has better treble with a 0.7-point edge and Truthear Zero: Blue 2 has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge.

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Bass 8 6.6
Mids 6.5 5.2
Treble 4 4.7
Details 5.3 4.5
Soundstage 6 5.5
Imaging 5.3 4.3
Dynamics 5 5
Tonality 5.7 5.6
Technicalities 5.5 4.9

Truthear Zero: Blue 2 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Audio Amigo
Jays Audio Gizaudio Axel Jaytiss Fresh Reviews
Tim Tuned Super* Review
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

5.3

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Truthear x Crinacle Zero Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Precogvision
Fresh Reviews Yifang Tim Tuned Gizaudio Axel Shuwa-T Jays Audio Jaytiss
Bad Guy Good Audio Head-Fi.org
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.5

Mixed

Reviews Comparison

Truthear Zero: Blue 2 reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A+ Tech
Pros: Slightly more balanced and pleasing Harman tuned. Cons: Treble with silicone tips is piercing.

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Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: B
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Truthear x Crinacle Zero reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
A- Tech
Pros: Very well tuned, clean bass. Cons: treble can use more eveness.

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Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: B

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Truthear Zero: Blue 2 reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score rescaled + normalized
Harman target tuned. Sounds pretty V and contrasty. Not a whole lot of mids. Fairly tasteful. Good sense of separation. Sterile/Lifeless mids and annoying treble. Needs foam eartips.

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Truthear x Crinacle Zero reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 7* * score rescaled + normalized
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Truthear Zero: Blue 2 reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 5.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B+ Tech
Fun sub-woofer sound in the low-end, nice bouncy textue, but uppermids/treble can be too bright, especially with 15K treble peak. Basically a more v-shaped version of the OG TE Zeros. Vocals can be a bit shouty and thin.

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Truthear x Crinacle Zero reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B- Tech
Variations-ish tuning with sub-bass focused. Low-end is rumbly but lacks mid-bass impact/warmness in general. Fatiguing above mid-volume. Can sound light and thin. Mid-bass tuck affects libraries.

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Truthear Zero: Blue 2 reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 5.5 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B- Tech
Harman tuning with clean, punchy bass and great resolution. Bright treble.

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Truthear x Crinacle Zero reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 5.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B- Tech
Harman tuning with nice punchy bass.

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Truthear Zero: Blue 2 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 5.3 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
E+ Tech
BASS With the adapter this goes up a bit, but it is difficult to recomend.

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Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B
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Truthear x Crinacle Zero reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
D Tech
Sounds good, and fun..

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

Truthear Zero: Blue 2 reviewed by Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
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Truthear Zero: Blue 2 reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7 * score rescaled + normalized
8 community members have rated the Truthear Zero: Blue 2 at an average of 3.8/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

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Truthear x Crinacle Zero reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.7 * score rescaled + normalized
13 community members have rated the Truthear x Crinacle Zero at an average of 3.6/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Generally Favorable.

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Truthear Zero: Blue 2 (more reviews)

Truthear Zero: Blue 2 reviewed by Audio Amigo

Audio Amigo 2 * score rescaled + normalized
Seems to showcase my least favorite parts of the Harman Target. Lower mids are thin and anemic, treble is overblown and fatiguing. Foam tips help with treble, bass adapter helps with lower mids. Price increase from OG Zero puts it closer to more balanced competition. Just not for me.

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Truthear x Crinacle Zero (more reviews)

Truthear x Crinacle Zero reviewed by Bad Guy Good Audio

Bad Guy Good Audio 6.5 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
C+ Tech
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Bass: A+ Mids: C+ Treble: B
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Truthear x Crinacle Zero reviewed by Yifang

Yifang 5.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech
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Truthear x Crinacle Zero reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 5.4 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B- Tech
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Bass: B Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Soundstage: C+ Details: B- Imaging: B

Truthear x Crinacle Zero reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 4.6 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C- Tech
Close ringer for the Harman IEM target with great bass and slightly harsh upper-mids and lower-treble.

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Bass: B Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: C+ Details: C- Imaging: C-

Truthear x Crinacle Zero reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 3.8 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
D+ Tech
Spot on harman. Good bass impact for the bracket but the mid-bass is a bit scooped for my library. Treble needs some refinement but still a solid rec for the price bracket. Cheapest way to try this type of tuning (Variations etc).

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

Truthear Zero: Blue 2 User Review Score

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Truthear Zero: Blue 2 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.1

Gaming Grade

C+

Truthear x Crinacle 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+

Truthear Zero: Blue 2 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • It sounds pleasant overall, with some uneven spots that hint at room for refinement. Vocals remain pleasant despite the imperfections.

Average Technical Grade

B-
  • An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
Bass A+
You hear powerful yet disciplined low-end slam that extends effortlessly. It marries sub-bass depth with great texture.
Mids B+
Midrange presence is good, delivering clear vocals and solid texture. Voices come through with pleasing clarity.
Treble C-
Highs are present enough yet carry a bit of grain and splash. Busy mixes can still feel a bit splashy.
Dynamics C+
Expect solid impact overall, even if finer gradations feel a touch smoothed. Micro-details could still be sharper.
Soundstage B
Lateral spread stretches comfortably while front/back cues start to feel convincing. You can trace front-to-back movement.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

Truthear x Crinacle Zero Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • It sounds pleasant overall, with some uneven spots that hint at room for refinement. Vocals remain pleasant despite the imperfections.

Average Technical Grade

C
  • Even moderate complexity exposes the limited resolution and narrow sense of space. Technical fans will find it lacking.
Bass B+
Low end hits with respectable impact while staying reasonably tidy. You get a healthy sense of rhythm.
Mids C+
The mids are solid and dependable, though not especially remarkable. Vocals stay reasonably grounded in the mix.
Treble C
Treble is adequate overall, though its texture can feel coarse. Longer sessions may expose grain.
Dynamics C+
You get reliable macrodynamics, with micro shifts that remain only adequate. A reliable performer for most tracks.
Soundstage B-
It pushes sound outward confidently while leaving height development as an unfinished idea. Height remains subtle but detectable.
Details C
It conveys the core of each track yet glosses over the quieter gestures underneath. Delicate details remain a bit subdued.
Imaging C-
Center information lands in the right area but not with laser focus. Separation is adequate for casual listening.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

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