Wired IEMs
Grado iGe3
Not yet scored
$99
Full review dataGrado iGe3 vs Truthear x Crinacle Zero Red: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Grado iGe3 vs Truthear x Crinacle Zero Red, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Wired IEMs
Truthear x Crinacle Zero Red
82Outstanding
$65
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Truthear x Crinacle Zero Red leads on 4 of 4 measures.
- Grado iGe3
- Truthear x Crinacle Zero Red
HearWiki score
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82
Sound
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8.1
Value
-
8.8
Price (USD)
$99
$65
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 Truthear x Crinacle Zero Red is 4 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 4 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- iGe32019
- x Crinacle Zero Red20234 yr newer
Specifications
iGe3x Crinacle Zero Red
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $99
- $65
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 82
- Released
- 2019
- 2023
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Still sold new
- Driver
- dynamic
- 2DD
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver configuration
- -
- 2DD
- Drivers per side
- -
- 2
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- -
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- 17.5 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 91 dB/mW
- -
- Weight
- 9 g
- -
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- -
What reviewers said
Grado iGe3
The Grado iGe3 is a budget-friendly wired in-ear monitor featuring a dynamic driver and a bass-forward sound profile. It prioritizes low-end energy while keeping mids and treble slightly recessed, making it a solid choice for genres like hip-hop and electronic music.
- Pro:Energetic bass response
- Pro:Lightweight and compact design
- Pro:Affordable price point
- Con:No noise cancellation
- Con:Mids and treble may lack detail
- Con:Low sensitivity may require more volume
Truthear x Crinacle Zero Red
This wired in-ear monitor pairs a 10 mm and a 7.8 mm dynamic driver in a dual-driver setup, tuned for a warm, natural sound signature. It’s designed to be comfortable for extended listening, making it a solid pick for those who prefer a relaxed, non-fatiguing presentation. With no ANC, it relies on passive isolation from its fit.
- Pro:Warm, natural tuning for long sessions
- Pro:Dual dynamic drivers for rich bass and detail
- Pro:Comfortable fit for extended wear
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Requires a source with enough power (17.5 ohm impedance)
- Con:Bulky shell may not suit small ears
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