Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red VS KZ ZA12

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Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red and KZ ZA12 use 2DD and 2DD+4BA driver setups respectively. Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red costs $55 while KZ ZA12 costs $65. KZ ZA12 is $10 more expensive. Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red holds a decisive 1-point edge in reviewer scores (5.8 vs 4.8). Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red carries a user score of 7. Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red has significantly better dynamics with a 3-point edge and Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

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Jaytiss Score
Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red
5.8 /10
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KZ ZA12
4.8 /10
Score gap: 1.0
Metric Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red KZ ZA12
Mids 5 5
Treble 5 5
Soundstage 6 5
Dynamics 5 2
Tonality 4.8 4.8
Technicalities 5 5
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Jaytiss Reviews Comparison

Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red reviewed by

Jaytiss 5.8 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C+ Tech
I think this is massivly overhyped, but it's not terrible and a great value with impedance adapters

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Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B

KZ ZA12 reviewed by

Jaytiss 4.8 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C+ Tech
Jumps to a B Tier with a 80 ohm adapter. Pretty wild.

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

Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red Details

Driver Configuration: 2DD

Tuning Type: Neutral

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Price (Msrp): $55

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KZ ZA12 Details

Driver Configuration: 2DD+4BA

Tuning Type: n/a

Brand: KZ Top KZ IEMs

Price (Msrp): $65

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Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • It struggles with balance, producing a lumpy response that rarely sounds coherent. Genre hopping highlights glaring inconsistencies.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • The presentation is steady if unspectacular, holding onto essential details when the music stays simple. Fine details occasionally slip through the cracks.
Mids C+
Expect a competent midrange that keeps vocals grounded and instruments clear. Tone is acceptable across multiple genres.
Treble C+
Highs come through with reasonable clarity while staying mostly smooth. Sibilance is mostly controlled.
Dynamics C+
You get reliable macrodynamics, with micro shifts that remain only adequate. A reliable performer for most tracks.
Soundstage B
You can map the ensemble with confidence thanks to solid spacing and coherent depth layering. Ambient effects feel believable.

KZ ZA12 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • The tuning lacks refinement, jumping between dull and shouty without settling. Vocals frequently sound off-kilter.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • Overall technicalities are acceptable, delivering enough clarity for casual sessions. Imaging is serviceable though not immersive.
Mids C+
It presents a stable midrange foundation suitable for everyday listening. Clarity is serviceable without standing out.
Treble C+
Treble is decent, offering acceptable extension without harshness. It balances presence with a touch of restraint.
Dynamics E+
Expect constrained dynamics that blur the edges of quieter details. It struggles to render sudden changes.
Soundstage C+
The image breathes a little, spacing instruments laterally while sketching a light sense of distance. Separation improves with cleaner recordings.

Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red User Reviews

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wpzdm
7

A small DUSK

Pros
Feels "modern" and fun. Tasty throughout the freq. Imp adapter is a great idea
Cons
None for its price

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