Out of the IEMS in this video: Truthear Crinacle Zero & QKZ X HBB = WH Certified (truthear beating the QKZ) The Tangzu & Simgot are quite good for Valorant The Dioko is ok for Apex. Tangzu has my favorite tuning for music. Any questions, let me know. My affiliate link to linsoul: www.linsoul.com?sca_ref=2710245.j27NnRKYJ7

We appreciate the review! We're glad you liked our TangZu Zetian Wu! Looking forward for your future reviews of our IEMS! 😃

Quality control is quite a bit of problem for IEMs within this range. It's a good reminder to take advantage of the free replacement/ return policy for these IEMs if you guys do notice any defects which I also ran into using the Crinacle Zeros.

Been waiting for this comparison before pulling the trigger on the truthear x crinacle zero. Thank you.

I recommend you to change the thumbnail to a photo of an IEM with a nice background, instead of just plugging a 3.5mm cable.

Thank you for the help, i was wondering between zs10 and the truthear and your made the decision much more clear. Love.

Oh no... the search isn't over XD! ( I'm the guy who didn't like Truthear, btw, and I'll tell you now that I've tried QkzxHbb I'm hardly using them anymore, then I remember that my main FPS is Apex and there Truthear are back...and they always leave me with that unsatisfied feeling in my mouth) Thank you very much indeed as you have skimmed quite a few iems off my list that I should have tried out of my own pocket. In a few days I'll be getting the Aria SE (at a ridiculous price...) and who knows... maybe I should just get the Hook x (or the new Hbb x model), but it has become a personal challenge to find a God-tier gaming iem for cheap (besides I don't want to spend so much money all at once, as there are a lot of interesting mice and mouse pads coming out, you know... puahahahahaha what a great time to be living in) .

I wanna thank you brother for your videos. I'm from argentina and here economy is pretty tough. I ended up buying the Truthear Crinacle Zero fom USA after two months of indecission and watching videos and I'm so happy with this purchase. Positioning in gaming is excellent. I ended up buying a IFI UNO DAC to use it because the sound was pretty low on the pc jack. It ended up impoving a lot my sound. A great combo... and changed the entire sound experience while gaming and listening to music. Again thank you. I will trust you 100% for recomendations and future purchases.

So glad I found your channel! I was about to get the Hook but my focus is 20% games and 80% music. Now I will probably just go with the Tangzu since it's significantly cheaper and seems better for music. You should definitely create some kind of ranking system that includes all the IEMs you have tested - just give it a simple grade. Keep up the good work!

i'm excited for the new Raptgo HBB hook x to come out, curious of they'll replace the original hook x on your wall hack tier list. The finish on the newer edition is bangin

just finished the video man. definitely upgrading to the crin zero then move on to the raptgo hook x in the future or whatever takes its place then (love its "open back" style). job well done and thank you!

The truthears are a stunning value for $50, great choice for the under $200 segment. 🤝

i got the KQZ x HBB and they are good for gaming , i tried them and i got a wonderful experience with them in music they sound very good with its bass , thank you bro

I copped the zero's when you first reviewed them and do not regret it... played overwatch 2 and modern warfare 2 and they are amazing. I'm curious to see which IEM's crack the wallhack tierlist from $100-$200

Great reviews as always. The FIIO FH3 IEMs should be added to the wall hack list. They are an incredible value and sound amazing for gaming and music. Audio queues are also great, but not as good as my 64 Audio U12Ts.

About time for this video! Solid video as always.

Thanks, been waiting for this video!

Soo, I got the Qkz hbb today, initial impressions - cable's a bit filmsy, buds are a bit big so fitting might be issue for some people, for me the fitting is just fine, neither good nor bad.. Now the sound quality regarding listening music is average, my experience with them was similar to my OP bullets, if you're buying these for listening to music, look for some other alternatives.. Now coming to Valorant, everything said in the video is true, they provide good Imaging and mapping for the surroundings, works even better when you're alone on site or lurking.. you can clearly hear the ques around you and easily map your opponent.. while using vandal I also faced the same issues listed in the video, when stacking bomb sites or too much going around you might have trouble locating the enemies or listening to footsteps... To sum things up, this comparison is accurate regarding Qkz Hbb 10/10.. Now my personal observations: For music- 7/10 (look for other music centric IEM's) For Valo- 9/10 Mic quality- 8/10 Stock cable- 6/10 Fitting- 8/10 These were my opinions on these IEM's feel free to try them if you want..

Thanks for recommending the Raptgo Hook X, loving these things to death in game and music surprisingly

Thank you for the video. Almost bought the kz zs10 pro's before I saw this.

Yeah pulling the trigger on the truthear crin zero’s - first pair of IEMS for gaming, don’t want to drop $200+ on my first pair for tac shooters. Ty fresh !!

Thanks for all your work man! Helped me a lot. I can't decide which one I will buy ( QKZ x HBB or Truth Zero). And heared about the KZ ZST and ZSN Pro. Couldn't find any videos of you about KZ IEMs. What do you think about those? The ZSN Pro got a relative good mic and costs the same like the QKZ x HBB. Have to mention that I need a mic for gaming.

just bought the te0 for $35, thanks for the reviews again, will be watching your mousepad vids now 👀

I'll miss the wooden countertop. New one looks good too tho.

If you love the Hook-X, I wonder if you'll love the Hook-X HBB collab since I know you really like the HBB collabs so far

Bought Crin Zero with your links, watched about a thousand reviews of headphones and IEM this week but I'm finally done, thanks bud

suprised a moondrop iem wasnt in that under 50 category. i would like to suggest the moondrop ssr for next time around. other than that, great video and suggestions!

So I already have the QKZ HBB's which I do like (Bass can be a bit boomy, great for EDM) as they do have good positional audio, though I wish the sound stage was a tad larger. Are the Truthear Crinacle Zero's worth the upgrade? Also do you have a recommendation on your preferred ear tips? Great video BTW, I appreciate all the work you have been doing for both the IEM and gaming mouse community!

theres COD Warzone that has a lot of sound cues and audio language; might be a good test

Awesome! Now we only need budget headphones and mice ultimate battle!😁

I am planning to test out the SHP9500 to check on how open back headsets work. For competitive shooter. How does it compare to Truthear Zero in terms of Imaging and soundstage. Should I go straight for Zeros? I've always used IEMs for gaming. Been using Tin T2's

bought the rapto go hook-x, they're on sale now because of 11.11 so got them for $200 instead of $240

haven’t watched this yet but i’m excited . I got the qkz x hbb off your word and they were great , i ended up impulse buying the truthear x zero because I seen them in stock on amazon again a few days after buying the qkz and just got them today, still testing them out in different games. Excited to watch this vid tho, been waiting on it

Great content you've been putting out, man. Are you planning to review any of the topping gear you've been through? Really curious to hear your thoughts on their product lines. Seems like you have tried quiet a spread of their gear but no reviews. Would be great timing with these 11.11 and black friday sales. Trying to figure out if i should go for the e50/l50 or spring for the a90d stack. Keep it up!

I've been waiting for this video let's goo. The truthear zero is like $36 for me rn is it a big enough improvement over the dioko (valorant)? Also got the qkz to compare it to my salnotes zero (stock and eq) that should be fun.

I would be interested how you'd rate the Olina SE. Also thank you for this great review

I would love a video comparing your thoughts on headsets vs iems and which one you would prefer for competitive gaming. Love your videos. Keep up the good work!!!

Do you think you could do a vid on aftermarket cable and 3rd party ear tip (Silicone/foam/hybrid/etc) recommendations?

Hey, a question that really interests me and I would appreciate it if you could answer it for me here would be what is your current opinion on the Cerapad KIN? also in comparison to the raiden.

i want to buy the truthear zero but they are not available in my country. went for the qkz hbb instead

I’ve tried a couple of iems and apple earbuds but I always come back to the AKGs that came with my Samsung phone lol

Those IEMs are more Worth to buy even for gaming, than buying earphones with gaming gimicks

Just bought the Crinacle zero thanks to you

For gaminng KZ ZS 10 PRO are better than KZ ZS 10 PRO X. I just got the 10 pro x hoping it was going to be better that the regular pro's since I accidentally stepped on the IEM and broke it. Now I've got another pair of the regular pro's and at least for gaming (mainly valorant) they are a must. Though Would like to try the Truthear x Crin Zero (the blue one) to see how it goes.

I have the Dunu Vulkans, Raptgo Hook-X, QKZ HBB, Truth Ear Zero (coming lol), and the ZS10 pros and agree with everything said here. However the differences in tonality between the top two i can’t overlook. The Vulkans are without a doubt the best for imaging purposes but are pretty mid for mid me with a broader use case than just competitive gaming. I actually prefer the Hook-X for that tbh, it provides a warmer sound signature but without bloat or muddiness that doesn’t overtake the mids at all. And I love the open back nature of them. The Dunus are really not very comfortable either. Im always trying to jam them into my ears because they constantly want to fall out. I’ve tried many different eartips from azla to spinfits etc. I guess from just the shear weight of them. I wish they were more comfortable then I’d probably enjoy them much more 😂. This is completely subjective though, so if you want a more analytical sounding IEM just go buy the Vulkans. If you prefer more sub bass with less upper treble 16k extension then go buy the Hook-X. I’m also very sensitive to those frequencies, mileage may vary. Definately excited for the Zeros. (ZS10s are trash). Don’t know why that trend ever caught on 😅

What about Tin T3 Plus Fresh?Will you do review of that?

been testing out the Tanchjim OLA Bass version for gaming. I think it's a steal for $50. might slightly prefer them over the Crinacle Zero.

How are you liking the Dunu SA6 Ultras? I must say, I am a bit obsessed with mine. Can't wait to hear your thoughts!

so maybe i need more than 1 lol. great video fresh!

Can you review the Salnotes Zero

Hey man, I really appreciate your videos, they’ve helped me a lot. I am currently looking for a dac/amp. Im looking to purchase a raptgo hook-x and was wondering what I can pair it with. Preferably 250$ or below because I’m on a budget. I mainly play valorant and would like to hear your recommendations.

Would you ever consider reviewing the Quarks DSP (USB-C)? I know FR isn't everything but they have an insanely similar frequency response to the Zero for $15.

Could you test out some earbud style earphones like the Fiio FF3? Earbuds generally provide a more 'open-back' feeling compared to iems so I wonder how they would perform for gaming.

Appreciate the vid king!

Can you do a Just Chatting episode on in game and operating system audio settings for competitive? Like do you use Windows Sonic for surround, Steelseries Sonar, or something else? Is more audio dynamic range better or worse? (e.g. Call of Duty has settings for this)

QKZ X HBB is the best by far, right? cuz it costs 20$ and the Truthear Crinacle Zero who is almost double the price (currently it's listed as 55$) soo i would pick QKZ X HBB if u're a casual gamer or even a pro but has a low budget

What is your opinion on the IEM tips? Do you think the tip material (silicone or foam) can alter the sound and the confort? Which ones do you use? Thanks

Hey Fresh, Meze 109 pro just dropped & most reviews strongly recommend it for gaming. Don't know if u gonna give it a try soon? Thx for the reviews bro🙏

11-11 sale is going on right now so many of these are discounted

Any chance you got to test the new Truthears Hexa to compare to the Truthear x Crin Zero before I pull the trigger on the Zero? Thanks :D

What about the tanchjim OLA? How does it rank against these iems?

Not a fan of the original zero, the bass is strange like it’s a subwoofer far away. Red does a much better job now. Also sounds correct for music and entertainment. Blue sounded kinda dark or bloated yet shouty.

You should specify fps gaming instead of just gaming because you only ever talk about fps games when there’s games out there with amazing sound tracks that people would benefit knowing which IEMs are good for them. Other than that, good videos

Great review and comment. Thank you for your hard work and enlightening us...

As I'm on very limited budget and want to try out iems for the first time, Moondrop Chu or Qkz x HBB , which one will be good for gaming?

Great video has always! Ordered the zero's and the qkz's has my first iem's for gaming. Can't wait to try them I usually game with open back headphones. What makes you prefer iem's over open back headphones for gaming? Are there any good budget open back iem's for gaming? Thanks for the amazing and very informative reviews!

I've been waiting for this.. i decided to buy the dunu vulkan after watching the video💪quick question..will they perform just as good plugged into the motherboard? I've no amp..

what is the white thing above his mouse? looks pretty nice

Hey, bro. Is there new a IEM that dethroned the OG Truthear x Crin: Zero in $50 bracket for competitive gaming?

Finally the video is here

Do you find the Crinacle Zero kinda quiet? I moved over from the ZS10 Pros to the Zero from your reviews, but my zs10s are way louder than the Zero, which I find odd since supposedly the impedance is lower on the zero. Should I get a DAC?

Awesome video as usual. Love the in depth reviews. I've got a pair of t2 pros that I got from drop when they were pretty heavily discounted. I don't have any complaints other than comfort, they stick out a lot and I'm not really one for rubber tipped IEMs. I often find myself just going back to my HD58X's. Which other than a less than ideal headband, I find them great for gaming. Also curious if you've played any Overwatch 2 yet, any thoughts on it? It's now took second place from Val in my rankings, but hasn't took Apex's top spot for me.

Which has bigger soundstage in gaming - the 900pro x or the 1990 ?

Hey there, thanks for reviewing. I wanted to know whether the Salnotes Zero is better than the Zero 2 in terms of gaming, I play Valorant mainly.

Now rocking Truthear ZERO and enjoying it a lot. However i must say that the stock cable on them is absolute garbage. 1.3 Ohm impedance loss just on a cable alone is wild. (for me it is 1.3 Ohm, it may vary but it is bad in any case) Now using them with my KBEAR 8-core cable which definitely makes midtones pop out quite a bit more. I strongly advise buying a good cable to use with ZEROs

best IEM currently in that $30-$50 price range for Warzone/Apex? For that clear imaging and directional audio so the audio isnt mushed together as one. Thanks!

Great video as always, thanks! I would really love a deep dive into Final Audio line of IEMs, in particular the VR3000 vs A4000, for gaming related purposes. I know most IEMs are made for music, and only a select few are engineered for gaming in mind, such as the VR3000. The Japanese company Final Audio does research for decades into binaural spatial audio and I heard the VR3000 is especially good in that regard and houses a gigantic soundstage and superb imaging, sound and tonality aside. I wonder if you have had the chance to look into them. I know you said in your video that you do not like the highs, and that they are quite thrill or sibilant, but I know it's easily fixable with some EQ or AMP & DAC, I am particularly interested in their soundstage and imaging vs other IEMs for gaming.

Hey, great review, and you've earned a subscriber! I wrote this in a reply, but I wanted your direct take. I play a lot of Rainbow Six Siege and wonder whether an HD800s is significantly better in a game that doesn't have large distances (Battlefield, for instance) or a Dunu Vulkan? Is an open-back better than an IEM in a game that needs superb imaging in smaller corridors and such (especially vertically)?

Have u tried tangzu wanner sg? Did it good for gaming ( especially valorant)?

Would you consider reviewing the Steelseries Arctis Nova pro Wireless? Almost everyone says that they have superb imaging in fps games. Would be interested in your take.

Thanks for this video, I think about this qkz and 7hz for a long time, im valorant player (immortal rank) and ow2 in Thailand i can get QKZ x HBB $14 on the second hand that he buy to try once and then back to box. Should i just buy it? Or add money and go to Truthear $50 but its really hard to get in Thai Is there big difference with truthear? The price is very diff $20 to $50 but i see that this $50 got many S tier from other channel maybe its worthest IEM under $50 Sry bout my english🔥

Surprised not to see final audio A4000 on this test list.

Hi, Which one will you recommend for games like valorant and apex between Kz zs10 pro vs Simgot ew200 vs Truthear zero blue?

Hey as this video is 8 months old and truthear hola is out what will be your recommendation for games like csgo/valorant in this budget

I own a Tangzu Zetian wu and a Dunu Titan S, both are very good for gaming, better than my Cloud revolver and g pro x headsets.

I have the Salnotes, and now I want to try the v shape signature, what would you recommend ( in thinking of zsn pro x, but they are a bit old)

I picked up the QKZ x HBB. I am using a Astro Mixamp to power them is this a mistake? Should I keep dolby power on or off? Or should I ditch the mixamp and get something else? TY!

Linsoul TANGZU x HBB XuanNv are they good for CS2?

Hi Fresh! don't want to be annoying I'm pretty sure someone has asked this before, but have you tried EPZ-G10? Budget IEM, tuned specifically for gaming, and for music it seems to be meh, just wanted to ask

Is it worth to buy QKZ x HBB, im currently using Salzero and it's rlly not good cuz i can't hear the steps clearly and can't decide where the steps/gunshots comes from.

Hi Fresh, do you use any DAC to plug this IEMs in or just straight to your headphone jack on your PC?

Nice video friend. Do they apply to Cs2? Thanks.

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do we need to have an amp to maximize its potential or you can just use it out of the box and do very well in games? solid video btw, liked the video too

Hey, I am new to IEMs and I’m looking to get my first pair, I have heard that Truthear X crinacle are lit, however there is currently a huge discount on the Senheiser IE300 and they are the top pick from OptimumTech, I was wondering if these were as good as the Zero for gaming purposes ?

Hello, great video as a gamer, what about Moondrop Aria or DUNU Titan S?

Have you reviewed Tangzu Wan'er SG yet? I'm having trouble choosing between Wan'er vs QKZ x HBB for gaming. Would love your input on this

I am currently using S12 for Valorant and it was pretty decent. I just ordered the Raptgo Hook X and wanted to now how big of a difference ingame is it compare to the S12

What about the new Tangzu wan'er?

Sir thank you very much for this video. As an owner of the KZ ZS10 Pro this video helped a lot. I was always fine with the directional audio and the soundstage of the KZ ZS10, but as you say in the video when a lot of things were going on it was quite a mess. I wasn't sure if that's because of Apex audio (which isn't the greatest) or was it a problem with the IEMs. After this video I'm 100% buying the QKZ x HBB or the Truthear x Crinacle Zero and I will keep the ZS10 for my smartphone and music listening. Would you say that the Crinacle Zero is worth it for almost double the price?