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7Hz x Crinacle Zero: 2 vs Beats Tour (1st generation): which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the 7Hz x Crinacle Zero: 2 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 83. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: 7Hz x Crinacle Zero: 2 - Outstanding overall at around $25.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

7Hz x Crinacle Zero: 2 leads on 4 of 4 measures.

  • 7Hz x Crinacle Zero: 2
  • Beats Tour (1st generation)
HearWiki score
83
30
Sound
8.1
4.7
Value
9.8
-
Price (USD)
$25
$46

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Same generation

The 7Hz x Crinacle Zero: 2 is 12 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price. For 12 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.

  • x Crinacle Zero: 2202312 yr newer
  • Tour (1st generation)2011

Specifications

x Crinacle Zero: 2Tour (1st generation)
Type
Wired IEMs
Wired IEMs
Price (USD)
$25
$46
HearWiki score
83
30
Released
2023
2011
Availability
Still sold new
Discontinued
Driver
1DD
dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver configuration
1DD
-
Driver size
10 mm
-
Drivers per side
1
-
Impedance
32 Ω
-
Active noise cancelling
No
No
Weight
-
20 g
Detachable cable
Yes
-
Connector
2-pin 0.78 mm
-

What reviewers said

7Hz x Crinacle Zero: 2

The 7Hz x Crinacle Zero: 2 is a budget-friendly wired IEM that delivers a warm, fun sound signature with excellent tuning for its price. It's a highly recommended value pick that balances musicality with solid everyday performance, making it a worthy successor in the affordable audio space.

  • Pro:Excellent price-to-performance ratio
  • Pro:Warm, enjoyable tuning
  • Pro:Detachable 0.78 mm 2-pin cable
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Not a technical showcase
  • Con:Limited to wired use

Beats Tour (1st generation)

The Beats Tour (1st gen) are lightweight, wired in-ear headphones that prioritize portability and the brand's recognizable style. They deliver a lively, dynamic sound with a bass-forward character that is supported by a snug fit rather than active noise cancellation. While they excel in audio clarity and comfort for their size, their sound isolation is limited, allowing outside noise to interfere with the listening experience.

  • Pro:Compact and lightweight design
  • Pro:Lively, detailed sound with strong bass
  • Pro:Comfortable snug fit
  • Con:Lacks active noise cancellation
  • Con:Weak sound isolation
  • Con:Outside noise can detract from bass response

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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