TRUTHEARx Crinacle Zero:BLUE2 Dual Dynamic Drivers in-Ear Headphone with Detachable Cable (3.5mm)

Being a Crinacle collab, sound quality is the first thing to talk about. The tuning and tone is interesting. I'm getting pretty warm bass and there's plenty of it. I did noticed a slight lack of low end resolution on some songs, but I'm comparing these to IEMs that are 2-3x the price. The fact that I have to use those to compare says a lot.Mids are slightly pulled back but not veiled at all. Plenty of detail in vocals and instruments in this range.Treble is forward, but not shouty or sibilant. Good control with a little bit of sparkle. Just enough to make things exciting.Soundstage is fine for an IEM, either average or slightly above average compared to other closed back IEMs, but that's not really saying a whole lot. On the other hand, imaging is quite good and there's also fantastic separation between instruments. That's more important for an IEM anyway.These are v-shaped so I wouldn't use them for any analytical listening or mixing, but the tuning is quite entertaining for enjoying music. Obviously, anything synthesized sounds great, but I don't think the mids are so pulled back that they make genres like classical or jazz sound unnatural.Now onto the non SQ things. I'm not sure who the bass boost adapter is for, as these have more than enough low end response, but who's gonna dock points for something that's included? It's there if you want it. The cable itself is mostly fine. It's a pretty standard twisted pair cable with good thickness. Out of the box, I think I'll have to mess around with the ear loops a decent amount to get it to fit around my ears properly. They're light enough to where this doesn't cause any discomfort, it just annoys me that they're not fitting as well as my other sets. Some heat and bending would do the trick. The housings are pretty chunky, but again these are pretty light so I didn't find it uncomfortable or bothersome. As with any headphones/IEMs, your YMMV when it comes to comfort and fit.I bought at launch for around $70 and these are worth the blind buy. I think they punch at a level of least double that price.

Sounds amazing for the price and imo the best for it's price. I have the Shure SE215 that are $99, and I prefer the Zero 2 over them. A major plus for myself is the ear hook that goes behind your ear. It has a very light feel to it and almost feels like it isn't there compared to Shure's. The only con I can think of, and it isn't a big one, is that the volume is low on the Zero 2. You'll need to up your volume on whatever you're using it on, but it doesn't hurt the sound quality. Bass as well is very good, very deep, crisp, and punchy.

Worth a blind buy!Iems I've used for reference:Truthear Zero, Truthear Zero Reds, Moondrop Chu, Moondrop Chu II, Moondrop Aria, Tangzu Wan er, Kiwiears Cadenza, and 7hz Zero.Bass: These have very warm punchy bass yet doesnt create an overly muddy sound. I'd say kicks and 808's sound very smooth.Mids: though a tad pushed back, clairity is there.Highs: It's a bit subtle but it definitely has a bit of sparkle. I find this tuning incredibly safe for my ears as it doesnt give an overly sparkley sound.Soundstage: reasonably wide, instrument separation is great.General review: I love the sound of the updated blue 2s. Bought it shortly after watching crinacles uploaded video the day of. I have NO regrets. Sounds incredibly smooth, warm, and very punchy. With acoustic drums and bass and with digital 808s and kicks they shine. Absolute incredible value for its preformance.

As the latest product in the Truthear Zero lineup, the Blue 2 is a complete upgrade on the previous Truthear Zero: better sound signature, better fit, better clarity, better cable. While the price has increased by $10, I do believe it is justified when taking all of the improvements into account. If you're looking for the traditional Harman tuning and don't own the original Truthear Zero, this is the definite buy. Just make sure to use the foam tips for the best sound quality. Also, if you're able to get a balanced cable, it works wonders to unlock the full power of the Blue 2.HOWEVER, the Truthear Zero Red is still better. The Crinacle sound signature is a fantastic departure from traditional Harman, producing sound that more comfortable and enjoyable, more pleasant and soft, removing some of the harshness one can find on the higher frequencies of Harman. While Blue 2 does beat the original Zero and the Red in most area, the sound signature of the Red is still rules and if you haven't pick up any of these IEMs, the Red should be your priority.

Packaging and presentation wise the Truthear Blue 2 does not disappoint for a set of IEMs at the $65 price point where you get 3 sets of silicone eartips and 3 sets of foam eartips along with a pretty nice black leather pouch, and a bass boost adapter. The stock cable that comes with the Blue 2 is by far better than IEMs under $100 that I have bought and used(Artti T10 Pro and Simgot EW300xHBB).There's more than enough bass on these IEMs for majority of people even without the bass boost adapter. In terms of bass it's one step down in comparison to the Simgot EW300xHBB IEMs. The tonality changes depending on what kind of eartips you use, if you like a warmer sound then use the foam tips and if you want a brighter tonality with slightly less bass you can use silicone eartips like the Dunu S&S eartips or Moon Drop Spring tips(these gave the Blue 2 the widest soundstage).I highly recommend this set of IEMs for people that want something budget and great sounding.

Sounds great, greatful that my phone case does not prevent it from being inserted. Comfortable to wear though wires may eventually bother skin around ears.