Wired IEMs
TFZ SERIES 2
Not yet scored
$69
Full review dataTFZ SERIES 2 vs Truthear x Crinacle Zero Red: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the TFZ SERIES 2 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.
- TFZ SERIES 2
- Truthear x Crinacle Zero Red
HearWiki score
-
82
Sound
-
8.1
Value
-
8.8
Price (USD)
$69
$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 5 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 5 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- SERIES 22018
- x Crinacle Zero Red20235 yr newer
Specifications
SERIES 2x Crinacle Zero Red
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $69
- $65
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 82
- Released
- 2018
- 2023
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 2× 12 mm dynamic
- 2DD
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver configuration
- -
- 2DD
- Driver size
- 12 mm
- -
- Drivers per side
- 2
- 2
- Sound signature
- v-shaped
- -
- Impedance
- -
- 17.5 Ω
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- -
- Connector
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
- -
What reviewers said
TFZ SERIES 2
The TFZ SERIES 2 is an affordable wired in-ear monitor with dual 12mm dynamic drivers that deliver a V-shaped sound profile—emphasizing bass and treble while keeping mids clear. It features a detachable 0.78mm two-pin cable for easy replacement and comes in several color options. Ideal for budget-conscious listeners who enjoy a lively, energetic tuning.
- Pro:Punchy bass with clear mids
- Pro:Bright, detailed treble
- Pro:Detachable 2-pin cable
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:V-shaped tuning may not suit neutral purists
- Con:Wired only, no wireless option
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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