7Hz Salnotes Zero 

I own many iems in the budget range, this blows everything out of the water. Even the cable feels good. For this one the hype is real.

I'm not a fan of IEM's but having seen & read the reviews of the Salnotes Zero I pulled the trigger on a pair & I'm so glad I did. Cheers.... 👍

I've been cycling through the Zero, Chu and the CCA CRA...it blows me away that even with all three I am still well under the cost of my old gaming headset. Audio technology really has come a long way and is accessble in any budget. First video of yours I've watched...quality comparison.

I just got it yesterday, it's crazy how good the tuning is. Soundstage is so impressive I can define every instrument and it's so wide for an iem. For me it's a better successor for the blon and CCA CRA Best iem for the money at the moment.

Listening to this video now with my 7hz salnotes zero! I'd say it's also pretty nice.

Got the Salnotes Zero (same color as yours) last month along with the Tanchjim Zero. Excellent IEM for what I paid for. Your impressions are accurate to what I experienced, David. Would take this over some budget sets that I own like the BL-03, Tanya, Quarks, Chu, ZEX, and NRA. Been enjoying it a lot.

Hi, the stage is very deep actually. I listen to good acoustic jazz and placement of instruments in the space is almost holographic, just insane. Off course not listening from phone jack but a good usb dac on the go or at home from Project S2digital. Remarkable 20$ gem.

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Mine has arrived and I've been using Zero for nearly 3 days straight and I must say I'm impressed by the sound quality. The sound is just really balanced and never feels lacking in any area for me. The bass is also enough in quantity while being punchy and fast when it's asked for whether it's for EDM or Metalcore. The mid while not being ultra-clear (obviously), it sounds natural and there's this lift in upper-mid region imo, so the thing like female vocal will sound more forward although it's not that intimate enough for me. The treble is airy enough and quite detail, you can occasionally hear that cymbals or sparkle, and more importantly it never feels harsh in my ears. I don't understand about some reviews that say the bass quantity is lacking.. like, how Blon BL03's will be then for my ears? Lol. Overall, Zero imo has that kind of balance sound..maybe a bit warm to my ears. Really a good sounding stuff that's suitable for all genres. A great conclusion is you can just bring these IEMs wherever you go and you won't worry about anything.

I got em yesterday... They have ruined me for other IEMs 😂 this tuning is PERFECT for me.

Honestly I feel the Moondrop Chu has the best tuning in the $20 price range. The only upside for Salnotes zero is the detachable cable. Otherwise sound quality the Chu is a beast.

Appreciate the comparison with the good ol' 03, as they're still my daily drivers to this day. Seems like they'd be complimentary with the Zero rather than a direct competitor since they're tuned quite differently, and I'd imagine the pair would make for a pretty great combo of a budget collection.

I agreed with everything you just said !! I use iems in my recording studio and engineering live acts. These have become my budget “all rounders “ for opening bands and local acts. Everyone who has used these loves them. I’d like to give a little info on the 03s; the nozzle isn’t just shorter, it’s smaller in diameter. I see many people online modding these with O rings and then using the Comply 500 series tips, which fit all the Moondrop, 7HZ etc. I spoke with Scott at Comply, and here is his answer. The 500 series will go on the tips but you can rotate them if you hold the tip and rotate the iem; this is why so many fit issues. Any tips that size will stay put in your ears but the iem can rotate on the nozzle, in other words move. The proper tips are the Comply Series 200 isolating foam tips, or anything with that smaller bore hole. The 200 gives a great seal, fits perfectly, and you cannot rotate that iem at all. So there are two places for a great seal, the tip within your ear and the iem on the nozzle. Once this happens they Do Not move, the bass is great and everyone loves it. If you hold the Zero and the 03 nozzle side by side it’s evident. One thing that might be a great help; on Comply.com they have a list of every iem and they update weekly. It will tell you the exact one to buy for whatever iem you have. It’s great. So if you take the stock tips off the 03s, you need to get smaller bore tips than the Zero, Chu etc. I use the 500 series on all of those. Great reviews, thanks, Sonny T

I actually like the cables in a weird way because they don’t tangle like Truthear twisted cables. I don’t like the cables because they don’t have a square end, and don’t fit Truthears. I usually just buy 8 core or 16 core true braided cables because they’re tangle resistant.

The fit is simply amazing😮 Its tight but not annoying. You can roll over it lying down and theres no problem Plus it looks futuristic. Sound wise, it doesnt suck. Comfortable to listen to for hours and hours. Im so done with audiophile or at least chifi audiophile bs. Get this and be happy. No need for beer to make it sound good Edit: wtf is this graph thing😂 Now youre describing audio with visuals nowadays. I know its always been a thing on websites back then

My ears are small, I think. When I wear this iem, the concha part of my ear gets really hurt after 1 hour. Will try longer stem eartips, maybe that'll solve the problem. The sound is really good tho. Just sucked about the fit 😥 Kinda afraid to upgrade to timeless because of the fit.

Weird question, are you dankpods? You sound a lot alike

Can't compete with blons bl-03 sorry! I've tried them and blon's are much more comfortable and they sound better and more balanced!

I'm very new to the IEM world, but what eartips that come with the Salnotes do you guys recommend?

How do these hold up against the letshuoer s12 in terms of soundstage and micro details / resolution ? I already have that based off your excellent recommendation..wanted to add a budget iem to my collection so that I don't have to baby them like i do for my s12 😅

I just ordered mine. Took me a while to decide between Chu and 7Hz. I still don't have a good reason as to why I chose one over the other. I guess I like the detachable cable, because I believe that this prevents damage if your cable gets snagged on something

I ended up buying 3 copies of these Zero :)) nice review

I have these, they are good but would just have liked a wee bit more bass, then they would have been perfect at this price point!

I bought one mainly for ASMR and that's actually a bad idea since the bass was so little. you can't hear the thump sound and vibration.

I just got mine. Best $20 and one day shipping. Wide soundstage tuned to my taste. Going back online to buy a 2nd pair/colorway. My only issue is I prefer a less floppy/stiffer part of the cable that tucks behind the ear and maybe a longer inner ear stem.

These look uncomfortable to wear. Very blocky

Is this good for fps gaming?

The 7Hz Salnotes Zero (Mecha edition in my case) are my first ever venture into the IEM arena. OMG are these a mixed bag of headphones (or earphones? IDK precisely, someone help me.) I've ever had. Got them in '23 and the audio quality is as amazing as you get your audio on the source. By that, what I mean is that these are the headphones that leave most of the mid-budget TWC eating dust and mud. If you are an Apple Music ahem...UNPARLIAMENTARY B-WORD then woof woof, you'll love what Lossless and Lossless Hi-res sounds like and can probably blow your mind away. If you're a Spotify ahem...ahem... (like me), you'll still notice the difference; the way treble and bass feel like giving your ears a kiss is what defines that feeling. The only thing that's an almost bummer is the cable. It's good, it's stupid, it's light and it's scary transparent and not as reassuring as a braided, break-free cord can be. And ooh, listen to them ASMR NSFW audios on these because mama, woof woof and meow meow.

My question is does the Dunu Titan S Justify it's price over this Zero model? They seem similar?

KZ ZS10Pro are way too fatiguing for me even turned down, i bought them in a warehouse deal, i ordered a pair of these and the quarks with my refund👍

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Yeah these are really great sounding. Amazing at $20

These or the crinacle's zero?

You need to do a colab with DankPods. I think that would be an amazing video

You see Crin's latest video about these?

Sounds like the VK4 of 2022.

Are the SALNOTES Zero even good? Does it have nice DEEP sub-bass???? Cuz my Skull Candy Ink Plus already have deep sub-bass. If the Zeros don't have good bass, then it's a PASS for me. Sorry.

Is there any difference between plugging straight into the laptop 3.5 jack and through an external dac/amp with this IEM?

Hey can u please help me, Is there any cable available with mic for salnotes zero ? If yes, I'm surely gonna buy it, microphone is a must for me.. I'm using kbear lark now, hope that Zero will be a good upgrade..

I liked my kzn pro, like a lot, but I lost it when I tried these

Lots of reviews on Amazon say they break for no reason after a month

another reviewer that sidesteps tanchjim zero, seems to be the future trend

My only doubt is that can these earphones be used with any brand's 2 pin cable? or should be used something particular

I'm planning to buy this to replace the headphones that I use on my PC. Most of the time, I play PC games and I also listen to music. I'm not gonna do any heavy audio activities. I have several questions since this is the first IEM that I'll be buying and I hope that you can help me out. 1. Can I/Should I just plug it in my motherboard then use my computer normally or do I have to buy other audio stuff to get the most out of it? I'm asking this because I have seen videos talking about DAC, amp, audio interface, etc. but I don't really know what they do and if they are going to benefit me as a casual user. 2. Do I need to download a software or change any settings in my PC that would "enhance" the quality of this IEM. 3. I haven't seen any reviews about the durability of this product. I have owned many earphones before and they all used to work fine until only one side is functioning. I'm not sure if this is also a common issue in IEM. If this IEM runs into this problem, can I simply buy a replacement cable to fix this issue? 4. If I'm gonna use a cable extender to connect it to my PC, will there be some losses in terms of audio quality? Thank you very much for your time and attention. Any suggestions and external links regarding my questions are very much appreciated.

What's the nozzle diameter?

Bro 7hz zero suits for gaming side like bgmi

Hello sir! I'm newbie Can you help me to choose between tangzu wan'er and salnote zero I'm goin to use it to play codm and listen to phonk and ASMR thanks in advance sir! Love from the Philippines 🫶

hi what do you suggest better for this with the same price, or this best for the price range

These are so good I bought all colors lol

Frequency response is very similar to the SkullCandy Ink'd 2.0 units which are under $20. I use them, amazing units for a cheapo headphone.

What about if we compare with KZ zs10 pro?

Great review. I still can't believe these are made under 20 dollars. Just doesn't seem possible.

Sir are they good for gaming, or plz suggest me a good iem or earphone at the same price range

SADLY, I have to give up on this iem as my ears (cartilage part) really hurt a lot when using this for long periods of time unlike my previous one where I can use them for a whole day. I bought this for Valorant and it has a GREAT imaging. Maybe it's the shape that causes pain to my ears.

I bought these IEMs, and I really like them, now wanting to buy IEMs similar in sound to these but in a budget of 100/150 what would you recommend?

Just got this zero few weeks ago,for me listening song from billie eilish like happier than ever..adele..its pleasure to my ear,vokal the best for its price

I am using blon bl03, planing to buy kz dq6 or cca cra or lyra, just saw this iem, is it better than above 3?

Can we change the câble for a "L jack" ? I hate the "I jack" so much because it break easier.

You are right it can't even compete with my Arya but yeah very nice sound iem in this price those who said me it's better than arya definitely never heard Arya for a longer time.

I'm a year late,, is this still the best IEM's in this budget?

Really nice review !

How does it compare with TruthEar Hexa (looking for a COMPETITIVE gaming iem).

super budget IEM.. which I own and enjoy when I need a pair that I dont care if it gets broken or stolen. I take issue with your comment about "they will work just okay out of a phone" I havent watched any of your other reviews, but that is a very bold statement. When literally tons of IEMS and full size headphones sound fantastic just from a dongle off a phone. The Salnotes Zero are not hard to drive at all, so what on earth.. This is why so many people are so confused in this hobby.. HUGE miss for me..

getting mine in oranges

Does this type c version work with my legion 5 laptop

It's a legend in this segment

This has no bass

Would you Say these ZERO are better and more refined ZK ZSN PRO X? - I bought the latter - The lows kind mudd up mids

What's your opinion about salnotes zero type c with mic variant? I don't want to spend on a dac

finally :P

Hi there, thank you for this review and for comparing the salnotes to the BLON BL03s i will be buying the salnotes based on your review; i own the BLO3s and hate the cable…can you tell me the name of the cable you are using for the BLONs please. THANK YOU

They sound horrible when connecting them in my laptop but not in my phone. Someone can tell me why?

Kz zex vs salnote 7hz which one is better

I'm currently using KZ ZSN Pro X Is it worth upgrading to these? (I'm a bass head)

Thanks. for the video. By The Wat lemme know one thing what's the size of the ear tips which come with the buds? is that M size Or S?

does 7hz salnotes zero have built in dac chip in the type c with mic version?

Can u recommend a budget iem for listening music and movies😊

Is the Aria worth it over this? I own the Chu, astounding for the price, but I'm looking for something with a bit more bass and upgraded details. I listen to ambient, drum n' bass & edm mostly with some gaming and movies on the side.

My buds always break because I drop them daily, will these bust too?

7h zero vs cca nra which provide better sound and details.?

How does fit compare to the BL03? I had to find some chonky eartips to make them fit properly.

Anyone know how the type c version is?

Hi I am not in iem ..I just wanted a type c earphones to go with my samsung note 10plus phone ..my purpose is watching netflix ..and calling while commuting..how is the mic in this type c version ?? Should I go for this or moondrop quarks dsp which also has type c determination ? Or the new moondrop droplet with type c ??pls help you seem to be knowledgeable..

Thank you for your review. I already own 7Hz Salnotes Zero and it's surprisingly good for 20 bucks IEM. I'm looking to upgrade the eartips, do you have any suggestion best eartips for 7Hz Salnotes Zero?

Shall i take this or the chu 2? Kinda confused

They keep trying to pop out of my ears. I push them down for more bass but in no time they're almost out. Aargh!

Isolation is bad especially outdoors

do these come with smaller ear tips?

Great video. So you think its better than blonbl3? Listening to jazz and blues, slowvrock. Kindly advise 🤘❤️

Are these best for gaming and audiophile and i am not bass head

How different are this from the blon bl03? Which one would you recommend?

I bought the black one last week and i feel the sound is too forward for my taste. Have any suggestions for this problem?

this or chu 2 for gaming

is it loud? i mean can you hear the sounds when you are not wearing?

Salnotes zero vs cca cra which one should i buy?

hopefully, tomorrow I'll be using my Zero...too excited!!!

could you tell if there there is any difference between salnotes zero type c cable and 3.5mm aux cable version in sound quality or durability? my phone only has type c port and type c variant is 2.5 usd more expensive. edit: type c variant also has mic, but i wont be using it.

Very nice review! I'm interested to try these out. I currently own the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 earbuds, but have been considering going to IEM's for better sound quality with my music. Would you say these 20 dollar IEM's sound better than 200 dollar true wireless earbuds or should I consider spending a bit more than 20 dollars for a better sound?

This or truthhear hola, please reply fast