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7Hz x Crinacle Zero: 2 vs Urbanista San Francisco 2: 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 3 of 5 measures.

  • 7Hz x Crinacle Zero: 2
  • Urbanista San Francisco 2
HearWiki score
83
62
Sound
8.1
6.0
Calls
-
6.0
Value
9.8
7.0
Price (USD)
$25
$18

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 7 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 7 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.

  • x Crinacle Zero: 220237 yr newer
  • San Francisco 22016

Specifications

x Crinacle Zero: 2San Francisco 2
Type
Wired IEMs
Wired IEMs
Price (USD)
$25
$18
HearWiki score
83
62
Released
2023
2016
Availability
Still sold new
Still sold new
Driver
1DD
14.2 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver configuration
1DD
-
Driver size
10 mm
14.2 mm
Drivers per side
1
-
Frequency response
-
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
-
100 dB/mW
Active noise cancelling
No
No
Controls
-
buttons
Weight
-
15.3 g
Detachable cable
Yes
-
USB-C
-
Yes
Connector
2-pin 0.78 mm
USB-C
Microphones
-
1

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

Urbanista San Francisco 2

The Urbanista San Francisco 2 is a budget-friendly wired earphone with a 14.2 mm dynamic driver, offering a sound signature that leans toward clarity and treble with a forward vocal presence. It is lightweight, comfortable, and includes a single-button inline mic for calls, making it a solid pick for those who want an affordable, no-frills listening experience without noise cancellation.

  • Pro:Large 14.2 mm driver for its price
  • Pro:Lightweight and comfortable fit
  • Pro:Clear, loud output with good treble detail
  • Con:Limited sound isolation, lets in ambient noise
  • Con:Bass is not very deep or impactful
  • Con:Wired design may not suit all users

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

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