Wired IEMs
7Hz x Crinacle Zero: 2
83Outstanding
$25
Full review data7Hz x Crinacle Zero: 2 vs EPZ Q1 PRO: 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
EPZ Q1 PRO
71Good
$40
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 4 measures.
- 7Hz x Crinacle Zero: 2
- EPZ Q1 PRO
HearWiki score
83
71
Sound
8.1
7.0
Value
9.8
7.7
Price (USD)
$25
$40
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
EPZ Q1 PRO (2024) against 7Hz x Crinacle Zero: 2 (2023). These are 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.
- x Crinacle Zero: 22023
- Q1 PRO20241 yr newer
Specifications
x Crinacle Zero: 2Q1 PRO
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $25
- $40
- HearWiki score
- 83
- 71
- Released
- 2023
- 2024
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 1DD
- 1DD
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver configuration
- 1DD
- 1DD
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- -
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- Connector
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
- 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
EPZ Q1 PRO
The EPZ Q1 Pro is a budget-friendly wired IEM that delivers a well-balanced, Harman-inspired sound signature with clean mids, linear treble, and decent sub-bass for its price. It stands out for its solid build quality, comfortable fit, and attractive design, making it a practical choice for everyday listening. While its technical performance is respectable for the cost, some listeners may find the upper bass lacking punch and the midrange slightly dry, though overall it offers good value.
- Pro:Clean, well-tuned Harman-style tuning
- Pro:Solid build quality and attractive design
- Pro:Comfortable fit for extended sessions
- Con:Upper bass could use more impact
- Con:Midrange may sound slightly dry to some
- Con:Technical ability is average, not outstanding
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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