Wired IEMs
7Hz x Crinacle Zero: 2
83Outstanding
$25
Full review data7Hz x Crinacle Zero: 2 vs Audio-Technica ATH-ANC23BK: 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.
Wired IEMs
Audio-Technica ATH-ANC23BK
45Weak
$34
Full review dataScore 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 6 measures.
- 7Hz x Crinacle Zero: 2
- Audio-Technica ATH-ANC23BK
HearWiki score
83
45
Sound
8.1
6.3
Noise cancelling
-
3.8
Battery
-
8.5
Value
9.8
-
Price (USD)
$25
$34
Specifications
x Crinacle Zero: 2ATH-ANC23BK
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $25
- $34
- HearWiki score
- 83
- 45
- Released
- 2023
- 2021
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 1DD
- 13 mm driver
- Driver type
- dynamic
- -
- Driver configuration
- 1DD
- -
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- 13 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- -
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 105 dB/mW
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- Weight
- -
- 26 g
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- -
- No
- Connector
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
- 3.5 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
Audio-Technica ATH-ANC23BK
The ATH-ANC23BK are budget-friendly in-ear headphones with active noise cancellation, a 13 mm driver, and a wired 3.5 mm connection. They offer a neutral sound signature and good value for the price, though the noise-cancelling performance is modest and the cord-mounted module adds noticeable bulk. Fit is generally stable, but comfort may vary during longer listening sessions.
- Pro:Excellent value for the price
- Pro:Neutral, very good sound quality
- Pro:Stable fit once properly inserted
- Con:Noise cancellation is only fair, not ideal for loud offices
- Con:Bulky cord-mounted control module can feel heavy
- Con:Comfort may decline during extended wear
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