@@TheHonestAudiophilehi, i really love monoprice 9927 iem. And i really want to know, whats your words about monoprice 9927 vs salnotes zero ?? I kinda hopeless finding the substitution for my broken monoprice 😢
For the most part you were right, but there is actually nothing at all to complain. Listening with a good dac amp, yes, It needs nice source, like my project s2 digital, will transform you in a realistic, 3D acoustic space with big and holographic instruments placed firmly in a realistic space between each other, back and forth, left to right. My HD600 and Hifiman 5xx will get some serious competition. I love Zeros.
I have this set. In my opinion, probably the best budget IEM as of this time. I like how natural it sounds in general. Sound has body and is fun while still being in check. I use mine with Final Type E tips. The detachable cable is a plus as I got mine a 4.4mm cable. As always, enjoyed your review, Dave!
I got them a few days ago. They don't hurt my ears at all. I can wear for 5 hours straight without feeling any discomfort. I use yellow tips that came with them, no complaints. I sealed the vent holes on the inner sides of buds as I've read it will increase 2db in bass frequency, if you think this is a bar idea, please let me know. They are fantastic for the price. The question I have now is how long these will last. Not expecting them to break anytime soon, and hope they'll pay for a long time.
I have been wearing mine almost 24/7 for a month and a half and they feel fine to me :)... I do generally take out one side or the other when asleep since I sleep on side and usually wake up with both out, but more habit than a huge discomfort really. The wire I also find great since I have not had a single knot which is almost unheard of for me, nor have I woken up to missing ear buds or worse with the iem being disconnected from the cable and lost like has happened with many others far too often. Compared to blon 03s (that I just kind of got stuck rebuying for a few years when they broke and I kind of liked them) the build quality is literally night and day since i haven't had to crack open the epoxy yet, lol. I am an extreme case I know but due to tinitus and a general need to keep my brain happy or just drown out the world I honestly just go about life with iems hooked up to bluetooth recievers for everything. Price wise I think I got these for around £15 - 16 during black friday (I forget and amazon isnt telling me) so I think that I got my moneys worth, and kind of wishing that I had bought 2, lol.
@@spookymunky1 I don't think wearing it 24/7 is a good idea for your ears. It's not hearing aids, even elderly people don't wear their heading aids 24/7. Zero is a great IEM for the price though.
@@koningklootzak7788 It is something that I have been doing for many years now I guess without issues.. not that I would recommend it to anyone, lol.. it just works for me I guess. I do not have the volume too loud or anything and it isnt 24/7 music really but a mix of audio books / podcasts / films / youtube / games etc etc.
I was searching a couple of days for the best budget IEMs, lets say in around 20-40€ ish category and decided that sound wise these are the best, or at least my ears decided. Was deciding between the Wan'er, kiwi ears cadenza's and these. Hope they will sound better then my standard used jbl T110. Heard also the second gen Zero 2, but thy are for my taste too much base oriented, these are clear and female cocals are nice sounding and detailed, or at least I heard them trough my jbl's to be so.
@@noeljayestacio3634 Blon is more bassy but isn't as well controlled and defined. Mids have a little more body and are more forward on the Blon. Treble is about as peaky on the Blon, maybe slightly more. Detail retrieval and resolution are better on Zero. Blon has slightly wider and deeper stage.
This pair of headphones got my attention. I have some questions though. How is the sound compared to Fiio Fh1s and how it 'seats' on ear cause I did have some serious issues with Fiio Fh1s because of my ear canal.
thanks for the review, could you please explain what did you mean by haziness in the sound? Because to my ears they sound very clear actually, clarity of the background instruments for instance is awesome, they have big (headphone-like) and open sound as well. 🙃They have a litte bit of glare though, maybe thats what u meant. In clarity they are beating 100-200 usd iems like ikko oh10, fiio fh3. tanchjim oxygen (actually over 200usd), tanchjim Hana and many others that I have heard so far.
We all hear differently. I don't think the Zero excels at clarity but it for sure isn't bad at it. I think the Zero is a solid performing IEM for it's price point but isn't a giant slayer by any stretch of the imagination. I find on very well mastered and mixed tracks that the Zero lags behind in clarity, detail retrieval and resolution.
Hello good sir/readers I've never bought iems before, I've been considering now and am struggling to decide bw the salnote zeroes and the blon bl03 as they are in a similar price bracket , ive seen your review of the bl03 where u were full of praises for them , I'm a bit concerned about the blons as they are now 3 years old ,have they withstood the test of time in terms of sound and durability as im planning to use my first iems for a decent amount of time , please help me make a decision as i basically know nothing about audiophile equipment , also should i buy the iems with or without the mic does it make a difference in quality as i wish to use them as my daily drivers and a mic is needed , hopefully someone will read this :)
Between the Blon and 7hz, I'd choose the 7hz. As for an inline mic, yes they can impact sound but not always, depends on cable quality. I never use an inline mic cable, I don't mind disconnecting cable for the random phone calls I get.
hey man im new to the Iem scene. I ordered the zeros but idk what memory foam to choose im afraid that I'll buy one that has a small hole so it doesn't fit can you help me with that. Much thanks
Three are the foam tips I reference in the video LUDOS Comfy Earbuds Replacement Memory Foam Ear Tips for Ear Buds and Earphones, with Color Red Green Orange Blue Eartips, Washable, Isolates from Outside Noise, Extra Resistant, Size 4.9mm a.co/d/9x84NpV
@@TheHonestAudiophile Oops, sorry! Very new to iems and audio stuff, just got my forst iem a few days ago. excuse me for messing up. What I meant to ask is: is the stock tip worse quality than "normal" tips? I have the kz zsn pro x, so I have some tips already. Is the stock tips worse than the stock tips from kz? Will using kz tips improve it?
As mentioned in the video, stocks sounded fine we're just uncomfortable. Tips are very subjective and you just have to play around with them. Try different brands and styles. Some stock tips work best and some don't. Everyone's ears are different. Manufacturers try their best to pair tips that they believe sound the best.
Hi again. How do these compare to Kbear lark? I remember lyras are something like kz zsn? I have zsn pro x. On ali express lyras are more cheaper than salnotes zero. Have you tried?
IEM tier list is listed in the description of each and every video. Please read the ranking grade for clarification on grades as they are not like other lists. Here is a link to it: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nRHnsP_4vLg9DlD9kwJ6gQuEQFqhTR0lnrkxXo3AMG8/edit?usp=sharing
I'm curious about iems so I tried sadnotes zero, my first impression is that I'm not surprised because I already have soundpeats H1, believe it or not even tws lng still experienced lossless from apple Build quality: no complain about comfort, cable a little bit short, decent isolation, eartips are hard to insert, detachable cable Sound quality: piercing if you don't have a dongle, if you're a Samsung, no need for a dongle, avani dongle In short, I didn't like his sounds, so we swapped with sis, Marshall mode wired sound is fine 10/10 hahaha
These were so hyped that I kinda expected them to be giant killers. They ended up being just ok with decent tonality. I find that the upper mid range is a bit too much on many tracks with these, while the bass and the treble are fine.
@@Smzxe Nonsense, the bass is even elevated in the sub-bass region. I would be fine with even less bass, I hate bassy IEMs. Mids are fine, maybe a bit on the lean side, the only issue is upper mid range that makes them a bit too bright. I would say Tin T2 is still better if only it didn't have that spiky treble. Moondrop Aria is also better. Other than that, idk what cheap IEM is better than these.
I use these with Comply 500 series foam ear tips which are vastly different than the foam tips supplied with most iems. Before you insert them you squeeze the tips tightly and insert them. The foam will try to go back to its original shape and will actually fit to your ear within about 30 seconds. They have the best isolation of other foam tips (Bruno Mars uses the pro series Complys on his custom iems). Once they are in the isolation brings out the bass and tames that mid hi peak. I’m using these for in ear monitors with opening acts onstage and artists filming in the recording studio, and not one person has complained, in fact the opposite. The tips are the real answer for these. I also changed cables to Linsoul Zonie , Zoe, and Kinera Ace and those three cables are super and very comfortable which is a must with my work. And I can say for sure the qc is great and all 12 pair sound identical, so it’s good to know. All the best Sonny T
@@thesonnytackettshow7949 Well I've never tried any of those more expensive foams, but cheap foams like the stock ones from Tin T2 completely kill detail retrieval and clarity. So while they do help with treble and upper mid range, it's never worth it.
Haha this set was a lot of "ya, but $20" lol any time I nit picked haha ya stock tips were garbage, better with foam tips. Better than Chu... didn't hate these at all. Would agree with your review 100%. Upper mids treble was my least favorite part, but solid set.
7hz Salnotes Zero is my only recommendation between those you mention. I don't recommend any KZ and CCA products because of their shady, misleading business practices. This has been documented in community posts and livestreams on many occasions.
I just thinking if i buy 7Hz Zero. What's your opinion i wanna get some USB DAC: HiBy FC1 (if this cheap work propper(30$)), HiBy FC3 or FiiO KA1? (music on cheap smartphone)
@@TheHonestAudiophileYou hit the nail on the head for what I was trying to ask. 😅👍 Thank you for all your reciprocated help and support back to the community you built. ❤️
I haven't heard a Bl03 or HeartMirror in a long time. Going off memory, the Heartmirror is a more mids and treble focus with better detail and resolution but lacks bass impact and note weight. Blon is bassier but not as defined and clean, mids are more laidback and full and the treble is more peaky, details and resolution are not as good as the Zero. Please keep in mind, this is from memory and I haven't done side by side comparisons.
Blon is more bassy but isn't as well controlled and defined. Mids have a little more body and are more forward on the Blon. Treble is about as peaky on the Blon, maybe slightly more. Detail retrieval and resolution are better on Zero. Blon has slightly wider and deeper stage.
The 7hz Zero has better bass control, less bloat but isn't as impactful; the mids aren't as forward but are more natural sounding and the treble isn't as shouty. Soundstage is slightly wider on the Blon but the 7hz has better detail retrieval and resolution.
@@TheHonestAudiophile Thanks sir, your response is appreciated. I am not well aware of audiophile terms yet and trying to learn and understand. Please confirm one last thing, I have Trn ST1 and AK6, they both have capsule like sound, can't differentiate b/w front and back sound sometimes. Do Salnote zero and blon have round shape sound (equal LR and FB)?
@@odds9237 sorry havent heard ST1 or the AK6. The Zero has a more balanced sound than the Blon. Here is a link to my terms and definitions. www.thehonestaudiophile.com/post/the-honest-audiophile-s-terms-and-definitions-guide
@@TheHonestAudiophile oh this will be my first IEM tho. As I've seen all IEMs being reviewed most of them are kinda big including the zero so I'm concerned if fit will be the issue. i used over ears headsets and airpods pro
@@TheHonestAudiophile lmao the earhooks are not for me. i had the put the cables under my ear for it to have a good seal. maybe this will remain the same for other IEMs or am I wrong? im really used to wearing bullet style earbuds
I've had these for a while, tbh I'm not that impressed with the sound signature, it's kinda flat. Not to forget that it's too big for a comfortable fit
For recording, mixing and mastering, I recommend the JQ 4U Pro, SoftEars Studio 4, Westone Mach60. For the price range of the Zero, I recommend the Tangzu Wan'er.
@@TheHonestAudiophile i already ordered the salnotes zero sir would that be also a good choice for hiphop music and recording? and according to chat gpt the mic of salnotes zero is better than the waner
I went to amazon to order these with the type c cable but idk if its because I ordered it without mic/type c pink. but it ended up shipping by the default package of the 3.5mm headphone jack brown cable. Purchased from Linsouls store & they are terrivle compared to my Dual DD dcmeka aO9 IEM
Come on about the not finding something better built for similar price..the Chu is far superior in build quality and materials and fit and finish! Not commenting about sound or anything else.
Not for competitive gaming like pubg or bgmi...you can hear the medium distance footstep clearly but get confused by closed footsteps...It has been 1month and still i'm using it.. Frankly, speaking for normal uses you can but for competitive gaming I don't think so... Ordered the kz zs10 pro X...For music, better than chu but interms of clarity chu is far better specially for music like rape etc...
Am jus waiting for this :) this comment before watching I feel like these 7hz zero is supa hyped by online community... All i can say, if anyone blon 03 , Chu Or Even CRA.. Don't board into this hype train.. Save your money and go 4 100 dollars plus iems :)
I have had this set for over a month now, and I am past the “burn in” phase that the instructions recommended. These IEMs are simply not worthy of the hype surrounding them. The sub and mud bass are lacking. The high end trebles are definitely sibilant when any measurable volume is applied. The soundstage is passable. Even paired with a very good portable DAC/amp, like the Dragonfly Cobalt, these Salnotes underperform. Ok, they’re twenty bucks, but in today’s IEMs msrket, you can do much better in this price range. My top choice would be the QHZ x HBBs. They punch way above their price tag of $20. Skip the Salnotes.
@@TheHonestAudiophileI have four IEMs: these ones,the Simgot EW200, the Tin HIFI T2 DLC and the Aoshida E20. I also have three little DACs: the 7hz 71,the Moondrop Dawn Pro and the Fiio ka11. Man,I really love all these devices, I won't buy anything else until these stuff do not work anymore 😅
Your T-Shirt in this review is pretty cool. It makes the video more colourful and enjoyable :D
Thanks 🙏
I love how the production cost of good sound keeps going down
Yes, indeed. The budget gear has made big strides when it comes to sonic improvements.
The way you explain the soundstage and imaging is awesome! Thanks for your work, I wish you all the best.
Glad you enjoy the video. Thanks for the kind words.
@@TheHonestAudiophilehi, i really love monoprice 9927 iem. And i really want to know, whats your words about monoprice 9927 vs salnotes zero ??
I kinda hopeless finding the substitution for my broken monoprice 😢
@andirujak-kf4tb I've not heard 9927 since Zi reviewed and don't recall enough to compare.
czcams.com/video/n0M5FAINirk/video.htmlsi=rM3UdIZY6EPhfJ45
Love mine.
I use the pink tips
Thanks allot 😊 for such fine review for these price. I'm going to check them out. I use monster turbine cooper
Look forward to hearing your impressions. You're welcome for the review
this could be a great start!
For the most part you were right, but there is actually nothing at all to complain. Listening with a good dac amp, yes, It needs nice source, like my project s2 digital, will transform you in a realistic, 3D acoustic space with big and holographic instruments placed firmly in a realistic space between each other, back and forth, left to right. My HD600 and Hifiman 5xx will get some serious competition. I love Zeros.
Glad you enjoy the 7hz Zero, Thank you for the impressions.
I have this set. In my opinion, probably the best budget IEM as of this time. I like how natural it sounds in general. Sound has body and is fun while still being in check. I use mine with Final Type E tips. The detachable cable is a plus as I got mine a 4.4mm cable. As always, enjoyed your review, Dave!
Thank you for the impressions, glad you enjoy the 7hz Salnotes Zero.
It is better than blon 03?
@@xyz3702 yes
Are they better than the KZ ZSN Pro's?
@@That1GoldenBoi yes
Yup, we on the same page for sure with this one.
I got these at the same time as the Dioko by Crinacle... and prefered this set. A much more exciting listen.
Agree 100%
I got them a few days ago.
They don't hurt my ears at all.
I can wear for 5 hours straight without feeling any discomfort.
I use yellow tips that came with them, no complaints.
I sealed the vent holes on the inner sides of buds as I've read it will increase 2db in bass frequency, if you think this is a bar idea, please let me know.
They are fantastic for the price.
The question I have now is how long these will last.
Not expecting them to break anytime soon, and hope they'll pay for a long time.
Glad you enjoy the 7hz Zero, thank you for the comment.
I have been wearing mine almost 24/7 for a month and a half and they feel fine to me :)... I do generally take out one side or the other when asleep since I sleep on side and usually wake up with both out, but more habit than a huge discomfort really. The wire I also find great since I have not had a single knot which is almost unheard of for me, nor have I woken up to missing ear buds or worse with the iem being disconnected from the cable and lost like has happened with many others far too often.
Compared to blon 03s (that I just kind of got stuck rebuying for a few years when they broke and I kind of liked them) the build quality is literally night and day since i haven't had to crack open the epoxy yet, lol. I am an extreme case I know but due to tinitus and a general need to keep my brain happy or just drown out the world I honestly just go about life with iems hooked up to bluetooth recievers for everything.
Price wise I think I got these for around £15 - 16 during black friday (I forget and amazon isnt telling me) so I think that I got my moneys worth, and kind of wishing that I had bought 2, lol.
@@spookymunky1 I don't think wearing it 24/7 is a good idea for your ears. It's not hearing aids, even elderly people don't wear their heading aids 24/7.
Zero is a great IEM for the price though.
@@koningklootzak7788 It is something that I have been doing for many years now I guess without issues.. not that I would recommend it to anyone, lol.. it just works for me I guess. I do not have the volume too loud or anything and it isnt 24/7 music really but a mix of audio books / podcasts / films / youtube / games etc etc.
@@spookymunky1 you'll become deaf if you kept your ear canals blocked the whole time. Google it.
Can u say wich better 7hz zero vs jade audio EA1
Both single dynamic both good
I was searching a couple of days for the best budget IEMs, lets say in around 20-40€ ish category and decided that sound wise these are the best, or at least my ears decided. Was deciding between the Wan'er, kiwi ears cadenza's and these. Hope they will sound better then my standard used jbl T110. Heard also the second gen Zero 2, but thy are for my taste too much base oriented, these are clear and female cocals are nice sounding and detailed, or at least I heard them trough my jbl's to be so.
Glad you enjoy the Zero. Thanks for the impressions.
Thanks The first Channel I visit for review is The Honest Audiophile😊 and I bought 1 pair! 3 I Thanks the Zero is Balance Sounding IEM😍
Glad you like them! Thank you for the comment.
@@TheHonestAudiophile how do they compare with blon 03?!
@@noeljayestacio3634 Blon is more bassy but isn't as well controlled and defined. Mids have a little more body and are more forward on the Blon. Treble is about as peaky on the Blon, maybe slightly more. Detail retrieval and resolution are better on Zero. Blon has slightly wider and deeper stage.
This pair of headphones got my attention. I have some questions though.
How is the sound compared to Fiio Fh1s and how it 'seats' on ear cause I did have some serious issues with Fiio Fh1s because of my ear canal.
TO be honest, I haven't heard a Fiio FH1s in about 2 years. I don't recall the fit or the sound.
Also does this fit inside a 3.5mm jack my broski?
well, my other 3 budget iem's (zsn pro x, cca cra, and cca csn) are on their vacation right now...
zero is just too good for its price...
I bought these IEMs, and I really like them, now wanting to buy IEMs similar in sound to these but in a budget of 100/150 what would you recommend?
Moondrop Kato
thanks for the review, could you please explain what did you mean by haziness in the sound? Because to my ears they sound very clear actually, clarity of the background instruments for instance is awesome, they have big (headphone-like) and open sound as well. 🙃They have a litte bit of glare though, maybe thats what u meant. In clarity they are beating 100-200 usd iems like ikko oh10, fiio fh3. tanchjim oxygen (actually over 200usd), tanchjim Hana and many others that I have heard so far.
We all hear differently. I don't think the Zero excels at clarity but it for sure isn't bad at it. I think the Zero is a solid performing IEM for it's price point but isn't a giant slayer by any stretch of the imagination. I find on very well mastered and mixed tracks that the Zero lags behind in clarity, detail retrieval and resolution.
@@TheHonestAudiophile So for 25 dollars should I go for the Zero or is there a better option?
@haja a As mentioned in the video, I believe the Zero is the IEM to get at the price point.
Okay so after watching your review im going for 7hz over cra. Thanks for the awesome review
Glad I could help.
Hi sir,
Thank you so much.
Could you suggest which one to select 7hz zero vs tangzu waner vs blon bl03 vs truth hear hola.
Thanks in advance...
Tangzu Wan'er would be my pick of those mentioned, it is the most natural sounding.
Any plans to review the TANGZU Zetian Wu? I saw the FR overlayed with this one and they are nearly identical
If one is provided for review or the funds become available.
Very good video sir
Thanks
Does this cable fit into blon bl03?
Hello good sir/readers I've never bought iems before, I've been considering now and am struggling to decide bw the salnote zeroes and the blon bl03 as they are in a similar price bracket , ive seen your review of the bl03 where u were full of praises for them , I'm a bit concerned about the blons as they are now 3 years old ,have they withstood the test of time in terms of sound and durability as im planning to use my first iems for a decent amount of time , please help me make a decision as i basically know nothing about audiophile equipment , also should i buy the iems with or without the mic does it make a difference in quality as i wish to use them as my daily drivers and a mic is needed , hopefully someone will read this :)
Between the Blon and 7hz, I'd choose the 7hz. As for an inline mic, yes they can impact sound but not always, depends on cable quality. I never use an inline mic cable, I don't mind disconnecting cable for the random phone calls I get.
hey man im new to the Iem scene. I ordered the zeros but idk what memory foam to choose im afraid that I'll buy one that has a small hole so it doesn't fit can you help me with that. Much thanks
Three are the foam tips I reference in the video
LUDOS Comfy Earbuds Replacement Memory Foam Ear Tips for Ear Buds and Earphones, with Color Red Green Orange Blue Eartips, Washable, Isolates from Outside Noise, Extra Resistant, Size 4.9mm a.co/d/9x84NpV
I use Spinfit CP500 with them
You can watch this video by 1.5x speed , anyways great video
Hey Bro just a question this or truthear X Crin IEM
I prefer the 7hz Zero as it is more pleasurable to listen to.
Crazy these are a stealth crinacle tuned
Imma buy this next after my QKZ SK7 Broke down
Look forward to hearing your impressions of the 7hz Salnotes Zero.
Are the stock tips on the zero good enough? Or should i spend a little more and go for the foam tips?
I used alternate tips, mentioned extensively in the video.
@@TheHonestAudiophile Oops, sorry! Very new to iems and audio stuff, just got my forst iem a few days ago. excuse me for messing up.
What I meant to ask is: is the stock tip worse quality than "normal" tips?
I have the kz zsn pro x, so I have some tips already. Is the stock tips worse than the stock tips from kz? Will using kz tips improve it?
As mentioned in the video, stocks sounded fine we're just uncomfortable. Tips are very subjective and you just have to play around with them. Try different brands and styles. Some stock tips work best and some don't. Everyone's ears are different.
Manufacturers try their best to pair tips that they believe sound the best.
Hi again. How do these compare to Kbear lark? I remember lyras are something like kz zsn? I have zsn pro x. On ali express lyras are more cheaper than salnotes zero. Have you tried?
Sorry haven't heard the Lyra.
@@TheHonestAudiophile I'm sorry. I meant the lark
@abominablearex6487 I've not heard the Lark in a very long time since I reviewed it and I don't remember anything about it.
Hi sir,if you have time I recommend you to do your own iem ranking and I'm pleasing to know where it should be place.
IEM tier list is listed in the description of each and every video. Please read the ranking grade for clarification on grades as they are not like other lists. Here is a link to it:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nRHnsP_4vLg9DlD9kwJ6gQuEQFqhTR0lnrkxXo3AMG8/edit?usp=sharing
@@TheHonestAudiophile since Chu got C-,I think 7hz salnotes zero could be not far than that right?
Zero has a C grade.
kz zs10 pro vs 7hz Salnotes Zero?
I'm curious about iems so I tried sadnotes zero, my first impression is that I'm not surprised because I already have soundpeats H1, believe it or not even tws lng still experienced lossless from apple
Build quality: no complain about comfort, cable a little bit short, decent isolation, eartips are hard to insert, detachable cable
Sound quality: piercing if you don't have a dongle, if you're a Samsung, no need for a dongle, avani dongle
In short, I didn't like his sounds, so we swapped with sis, Marshall mode wired sound is fine 10/10 hahaha
These were so hyped that I kinda expected them to be giant killers. They ended up being just ok with decent tonality. I find that the upper mid range is a bit too much on many tracks with these, while the bass and the treble are fine.
Awesome 😎 Thanks for the impressions.
Bass is not fine it's not enough to satisfy anyone I got these and these sound trash
Mids are not even quite up there
@@Smzxe Nonsense, the bass is even elevated in the sub-bass region. I would be fine with even less bass, I hate bassy IEMs. Mids are fine, maybe a bit on the lean side, the only issue is upper mid range that makes them a bit too bright.
I would say Tin T2 is still better if only it didn't have that spiky treble. Moondrop Aria is also better. Other than that, idk what cheap IEM is better than these.
I use these with Comply 500 series foam ear tips which are vastly different than the foam tips supplied with most iems. Before you insert them you squeeze the tips tightly and insert them. The foam will try to go back to its original shape and will actually fit to your ear within about 30 seconds. They have the best isolation of other foam tips (Bruno Mars uses the pro series Complys on his custom iems). Once they are in the isolation brings out the bass and tames that mid hi peak. I’m using these for in ear monitors with opening acts onstage and artists filming in the recording studio, and not one person has complained, in fact the opposite. The tips are the real answer for these. I also changed cables to Linsoul Zonie , Zoe, and Kinera Ace and those three cables are super and very comfortable which is a must with my work. And I can say for sure the qc is great and all 12 pair sound identical, so it’s good to know. All the best
Sonny T
@@thesonnytackettshow7949 Well I've never tried any of those more expensive foams, but cheap foams like the stock ones from Tin T2 completely kill detail retrieval and clarity. So while they do help with treble and upper mid range, it's never worth it.
Hello sir which one do you prafer trn ta1 or salnotes zero overall
I'd pick the the 7hz Salnotes Zero.
Here is a link to my TRN TA1 review: czcams.com/video/lgdT4rwW7e4/video.html
Would the Dunu Titan S be a good upgrade to these?
Yes, I believe that would be a good upgrade.
how does it compare to truthear hola ?
Haha this set was a lot of "ya, but $20" lol any time I nit picked haha ya stock tips were garbage, better with foam tips. Better than Chu... didn't hate these at all. Would agree with your review 100%. Upper mids treble was my least favorite part, but solid set.
Yeah the upper mids can be a tad bit abrasive but didn't bother me except with colder sources.
Is this good for listening to the Weeknd's Discography, or should I opt for CCA cra or cra+ ? This will be my first IEM
Yes, the Zero will sound good for your musical choice.
@@TheHonestAudiophile so I should go for zero, or CCA cra? Because it's out of stock in my country
7hz Salnotes Zero is my only recommendation between those you mention.
I don't recommend any KZ and CCA products because of their shady, misleading business practices. This has been documented in community posts and livestreams on many occasions.
@@TheHonestAudiophile about warranty? I'm very sad that the zeros are not available in. My country, its out of stocl 🥴😫
@@aryanjohnsharma get CCA CRA they are great!
I want playlist of the songs you test ur headphones... Ur channel is like that rare gems only few can find
See description for music link. Also my website has several write-ups.
How does this compare to Truthear Crinacle Zero my broski?
You think this in ears are good around the 30$? I wanna buy it, but in Guatemala are expensive
Zero is a good option for that price.
I just thinking if i buy 7Hz Zero. What's your opinion i wanna get some USB DAC: HiBy FC1 (if this cheap work propper(30$)), HiBy FC3 or FiiO KA1? (music on cheap smartphone)
the only dongle that you mention that I have heard is the Hiby FC3 and I highly recommend that one.
Thx you 😉
@@magarincho my pleasure, you're welcome
For sound, what price point would you say they're comparable to?
They're well priced at $23. They aren't giant slayers by any stretch, just a solid budget option.
@@TheHonestAudiophileYou hit the nail on the head for what I was trying to ask. 😅👍
Thank you for all your reciprocated help and support back to the community you built. ❤️
My pleasure, you're welcome.
Coming for blon 03, I'm torn between Salnotes Zero and Hzsound Heart Mirror, any thoughts please? Thanks
I haven't heard a Bl03 or HeartMirror in a long time. Going off memory, the Heartmirror is a more mids and treble focus with better detail and resolution but lacks bass impact and note weight. Blon is bassier but not as defined and clean, mids are more laidback and full and the treble is more peaky, details and resolution are not as good as the Zero. Please keep in mind, this is from memory and I haven't done side by side comparisons.
Could you please comment on blon bl03 vs 7hz salnotes zero after short testing and not from memory?
Need your recommendation before buying.
@@greensoulsGB no thanks
Man you’re awesome
Thank you
Listening …👍☕️😋
do you still consider the salnotes zero to be the under $30 bucks? or there is another one better in your opinion
Tangzu Wan'er
@@TheHonestAudiophile thanks.. ill check them out
My pleasure, you're welcome
I dont know what to choose, Opera Factory OS1 Pro or this?
Opera Factory OS1 Pro is a dumpster fire in my opinion, not worth a review. I would take the Zero over it each and every time.
it doesnt seem like to be a choice though lol
Hi dave, how do you compare it to blon 03?
Blon is more bassy but isn't as well controlled and defined. Mids have a little more body and are more forward on the Blon. Treble is about as peaky on the Blon, maybe slightly more. Detail retrieval and resolution are better on Zero. Blon has slightly wider and deeper stage.
@@TheHonestAudiophile thanks Dave
@@zacc1602 my pleasure, you're welcome
nice
good quality unit & cable. tone balance solid
but eartips really trash.
nice review dave~!
As a man who also rocks the goatee’ ..I approve 🫡
Goatee' clan must stick together 😎
@@TheHonestAudiophile HUZZAH!
Are these better than Blon bl03? (preference is soundstage)
The 7hz Zero has better bass control, less bloat but isn't as impactful; the mids aren't as forward but are more natural sounding and the treble isn't as shouty. Soundstage is slightly wider on the Blon but the 7hz has better detail retrieval and resolution.
@@TheHonestAudiophile Thanks sir, your response is appreciated.
I am not well aware of audiophile terms yet and trying to learn and understand.
Please confirm one last thing, I have Trn ST1 and AK6, they both have capsule like sound, can't differentiate b/w front and back sound sometimes.
Do Salnote zero and blon have round shape sound (equal LR and FB)?
@@odds9237 sorry havent heard ST1 or the AK6. The Zero has a more balanced sound than the Blon.
Here is a link to my terms and definitions.
www.thehonestaudiophile.com/post/the-honest-audiophile-s-terms-and-definitions-guide
Will this fit in my ear? I think I have a medium sized, sticked out ears and a small ear canal
Only you'll know for sure. These are a bit odd shaped.
@@TheHonestAudiophile oh this will be my first IEM tho. As I've seen all IEMs being reviewed most of them are kinda big including the zero so I'm concerned if fit will be the issue. i used over ears headsets and airpods pro
Look forward to hearing your impressions.
@@TheHonestAudiophile lmao the earhooks are not for me. i had the put the cables under my ear for it to have a good seal. maybe this will remain the same for other IEMs or am I wrong? im really used to wearing bullet style earbuds
@@TheHonestAudiophile nvm, I just put the cables improperly, it actually fits alright with my ear!
hope it won't let me down.
Look forward to hearing your impressions.
I've had these for a while, tbh I'm not that impressed with the sound signature, it's kinda flat. Not to forget that it's too big for a comfortable fit
Totally understand. Thanks for the impressions.
Does it have mic ?
No it doesn't have an inline mic, you would have change the cable.
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Hi sir, asking a question what IEM would you recommend for hiphop music and recording purposes? Is the mic of zero Og sounds good too?
For recording, mixing and mastering, I recommend the JQ 4U Pro, SoftEars Studio 4, Westone Mach60.
For the price range of the Zero, I recommend the Tangzu Wan'er.
@@TheHonestAudiophile i already ordered the salnotes zero sir would that be also a good choice for hiphop music and recording? and according to chat gpt the mic of salnotes zero is better than the waner
@wendellpastolero2770 it will be adequate for those genres and purposes. The Wan'er is more natural sounding which is why I prefer it.
@@TheHonestAudiophile thank you for answering me sir
My pleasure, you're welcome
Linsoul + shipment 32 bucks=total 50+ and add tax what goverment will take away it comes 60 bucks for me...
I went to amazon to order these with the type c cable but idk if its because I ordered it without mic/type c pink. but it ended up shipping by the default package of the 3.5mm headphone jack brown cable. Purchased from Linsouls store & they are terrivle compared to my Dual DD dcmeka aO9 IEM
Come on about the not finding something better built for similar price..the Chu is far superior in build quality and materials and fit and finish! Not commenting about sound or anything else.
Not for competitive gaming like pubg or bgmi...you can hear the medium distance footstep clearly but get confused by closed footsteps...It has been 1month and still i'm using it.. Frankly, speaking for normal uses you can but for competitive gaming I don't think so... Ordered the kz zs10 pro X...For music, better than chu but interms of clarity chu is far better specially for music like rape etc...
Music like what "ra-e"? Is that actually a thing. damn, I don't know what to say.
The cable is too short form me.
I bought these IEMs, and I do not really like them.
Am jus waiting for this :) this comment before watching
I feel like these 7hz zero is supa hyped by online community... All i can say, if anyone blon 03 , Chu Or Even CRA.. Don't board into this hype train.. Save your money and go 4 100 dollars plus iems :)
As a starter iems Zero is really good!
I got Chu bcoz it has a mic
I have had this set for over a month now, and I am past the “burn in” phase that the instructions recommended. These IEMs are simply not worthy of the hype surrounding them. The sub and mud bass are lacking. The high end trebles are definitely sibilant when any measurable volume is applied. The soundstage is passable. Even paired with a very good portable DAC/amp, like the Dragonfly Cobalt, these Salnotes underperform. Ok, they’re twenty bucks, but in today’s IEMs msrket, you can do much better in this price range. My top choice would be the QHZ x HBBs. They punch way above their price tag of $20. Skip the Salnotes.
Garbage disposal earphones I have these bass doesn't exist mid range is not up there treble has nothing
Laid back
you got damaged product
@@akis8860 I have 4 units lmao 🤣 they all have zero bass same sound
Only mecha version has slightly more low end bass
@@Smzxe I have 2 units those have enough bass
This was my first experience in the Hi-Res world,the 7hz Zero
What did you think of it?
@@TheHonestAudiophile because this was first Hi-Res device. Now I have four IEMs and three DACs jaja
Awesomeness. What else do you have?
@@TheHonestAudiophileI have four IEMs: these ones,the Simgot EW200, the Tin HIFI T2 DLC and the Aoshida E20. I also have three little DACs: the 7hz 71,the Moondrop Dawn Pro and the Fiio ka11. Man,I really love all these devices, I won't buy anything else until these stuff do not work anymore 😅
Cool 😎