Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red VS Moondrop May

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red and Moondrop May use 2DD and 1DD+1Planar driver setups respectively. Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red costs $55 while Moondrop May costs $65. Moondrop May is $10 more expensive. Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red holds a clear 0.5-point edge in reviewer scores (5.8 vs 5.3). Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red carries a user score of 7. Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge.

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Jaytiss Score
Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red
5.8 /10
Jaytiss Score
Moondrop May
5.3 /10
Score gap: 0.5
Metric Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red Moondrop May
Mids 5 5
Treble 5 3
Soundstage 6 6
Dynamics 5 5
Tonality 4.8 4.3
Technicalities 5 3
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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

Jaytiss original ranking

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

Moondrop May reviewed by

Jaytiss 5.3 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
D Tech
A very enjoyable listen, hard to fault at this price and design. Could be a winner for you.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B
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Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red Details

Driver Configuration: 2DD

Tuning Type: Neutral

Brand: TRUTHEAR Top TRUTHEAR IEMs

Price (Msrp): $55

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Moondrop May Details

Driver Configuration: 1DD+1Planar

Tuning Type: Neutral

Brand: Moondrop Top Moondrop IEMs

Price (Msrp): $64.99

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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.

Moondrop May 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

D
  • Even moderate complexity exposes the limited resolution and narrow sense of space. Technical fans will find it lacking.
Mids C+
Expect a competent midrange that keeps vocals grounded and instruments clear. Tone is acceptable across multiple genres.
Treble D
Treble response is uneven, jumping between dull spots and sharp peaks. Peaks poke out unpredictably.
Dynamics C+
Dynamic performance is decent, delivering respectable macro swings with limited nuance. There's a fair amount of macrodynamic swing.
Soundstage B
You can map the ensemble with confidence thanks to solid spacing and coherent depth layering. Ambient effects feel believable.

Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red User Reviews

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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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