NiceHCK DB2 VS 7Hz Salnotes Zero

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NiceHCK DB2 and 7Hz Salnotes Zero use 1DD+1BA and 1DD driver setups respectively. NiceHCK DB2 costs $22 while 7Hz Salnotes Zero costs $23. 7Hz Salnotes Zero is $1 more expensive. NiceHCK DB2 holds a decisive 1-point edge in reviewer scores (4.5 vs 3.5). 7Hz Salnotes Zero carries a user score of 6.3. 7Hz Salnotes Zero has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, NiceHCK DB2 has significantly better dynamics with a 4-point edge and NiceHCK DB2 has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

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Jaytiss Score
NiceHCK DB2
4.5 /10
Jaytiss Score
7Hz Salnotes Zero
3.5 /10
Score gap: 1.0
Metric NiceHCK DB2 7Hz Salnotes Zero
Mids 4 5
Treble 2 2
Soundstage 6 5
Dynamics 5 1
Tonality 4.5 3.5
Technicalities 2 2
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Jaytiss Reviews Comparison

NiceHCK DB2 reviewed by

Jaytiss 4.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
E+ Tech
Remarkably energetic set. But upper treble is off.

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Mids: C- Treble: E+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B
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7Hz Salnotes Zero reviewed by

Jaytiss 3.5 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
E+ Tech
Great little set. Good Color choices.

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Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: E- Soundstage: C+

NiceHCK DB2 Details

Driver Configuration: 1DD+1BA

Tuning Type: n/a

Brand: NiceHCK Top NiceHCK IEMs

Price (Msrp): $22

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7Hz Salnotes Zero Details

Driver Configuration: 1DD

Tuning Type: V-Shaped

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Brand: 7Hz Top 7Hz IEMs

Price (Msrp): $23

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NiceHCK DB2 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • Uneven emphasis across the spectrum keeps the presentation unsettled and awkward. Acoustic instruments lose their natural body.

Average Technical Grade

E+
  • The presentation is claustrophobic and blurred, leaving simple arrangements sounding chaotic and lifeless. The presentation feels more like background noise than music.
Mids C-
It delivers a workable midrange that could benefit from smoother transitions. Timbre isn't quite convincing yet.
Treble E+
Expect a dark-tilted treble that keeps excitement in check. Sibilants are dull, but so is everything else.
Dynamics C+
Dynamics feel competent, bringing energy without the finest detail. It carries energy without sounding aggressive.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth, placing instruments in clearly defined positions. Instruments sit in their own lanes.

7Hz Salnotes Zero Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D+
  • Expect a patchy tonal profile that makes instrumentation feel mismatched. EQ is almost mandatory to tame the response.

Average Technical Grade

E+
  • A foggy, one-dimensional presentation wipes out layering and obscures the finer points of a mix. Spatial cues barely register at all.
Mids C+
Expect a competent midrange that keeps vocals grounded and instruments clear. Tone is acceptable across multiple genres.
Treble E+
The upper end is cloaked, leaving cymbals lacking shimmer and air. Overtones hide behind the midrange.
Dynamics E-
Dynamics barely flicker, leaving energetic sections strangely subdued. There's no punch to latch onto.
Soundstage C+
You start to perceive distinct rows of players even if the ceiling still feels low. Layering is present but still modest.

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7Hz Salnotes Zero User Reviews

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yorxx
7

Neutral bright tone.

Pros
Neutral bright tone and technically amazing.
Cons
Soft bass, Something noisy, bad cable, bad tips.
wpzdm
5.5

My favourite $20 set, much more than Waner

Pros
Super clear. I don't usually like one with treble focus, this may be the only exception
Cons
Not very organic

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