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Truthear

Zero:Red

Category
IEMs
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Connection
Wired
Driver
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What listeners keep saying · from 13 reviews

uncomfortable8bright1build quality issues1great bass1great value1harsh treble1muddy1

The Truthear Zero:Red is by far the worst IEM they have bought.

negative
Redditr/iems·

Their Truthear Zero:Red is a clear step up from the KZ EDX and ZSN Pro sets they own.

positive
Redditr/iems·

After about two years with the Truthear Zero:Red, they want an upgrade due to the uncomfortable shell and treble dip and peaks.

mixeduncomfortable
Redditr/iems·

The Truthear Zero:Red nozzles were too big for their ears, so it wasn't comfortable for long even with Dunu S&S tips.

negativeuncomfortable
Redditr/iems·

A beginner loving the Truthear Zero:Red with a Protocol Micro DAC so far.

positive
Redditr/iems·

Ordered the Zero:Red but their ears really hurt after an hour.

negativeuncomfortable
Redditr/iems·

Their $65 Zero:Red beats their Sennheiser HD 560S in every way except soundstage.

positivegreat value

The Zero:Red are their first IEMs and they love the neutral-with-bass-boost signature.

positive
Redditr/iems·

Their Zero:Red hurt their ear canals far too much because of the wide nozzles.

negativeuncomfortable
Redditr/iems·

Just got the Zero:Red and finds them amazing.

positive
Redditr/iems·

Finds their Technics AZ100 earbuds sound better than their Zero:Red.

mixed
Redditr/iems·

The Zero:Red's tuning is exactly what they wanted for commuting, but the 6.8 mm nozzle hurts one ear and walks out of the other; only the foam tip stays in, and only when pushed until it hurts.

mixeduncomfortable

Can't tolerate the Zero:Red's huge nozzle; it was their first IEM.

negativeuncomfortable

The only tips that helped the Zero:Red fit were TRI Clarion, and even then it wasn't what they'd call comfortable.

negativeuncomfortable

Finds the Zero:Red a bit lacking in midbass and had bad QC, receiving faulty units from the factory.

negativebuild quality issues
Redditr/iems·

Is really enjoying the Zero:Red equalized with a Protocol Micro.

positive
Redditr/iems·

Prefers the Zero:Red most of the time over the similar Truthear Pure once the level is matched; its dual drivers need a bit more power.

positive
Redditr/iems·

Compared the Zero:Red side by side with the Hexa and Pure and found it noticeably more scooped and harsh than the Pure.

negativeharsh treble
Redditr/iems·

Made the Zero:Red work brilliantly for them with a good dongle and some tweaking; not bloated or muddy, and nothing left they dislike.

positivegreat bass
Redditr/iems·

Bought the Zero:Red as a cheap pair to carry around after Moondrop Kato and Myer Audio IEMs, and found them far too bright, to the point of a headache, and mushy rather than warm. Tried every tip and swapped the cable without improvement, and wonders whether the pair is faulty.

“My initial impression was that they were as good as gas station earphones. It was so so bright, to the point of giving me a headache. It also just felt so mushy”
negativebrightmuddy
Redditr/iems·

Tried the Zero:Red but its nozzle was too thick for their ears.

negativeuncomfortable
Redditr/iems·