7Hz Timeless Review: Can we trust Crinacle? 

Great and honest presentation I’ve got Crin’s Midnight and I found them to be awesome..and FUN! I also ordered the latest 7HZ/Crinicle collaboration and hope for the same signature. Decent bass / clean midds and a touch of sparkle on the top😋 Great video 👍

Crin isn’t infallible, but it’s fact he’s been responsible for some genuinely good iem finds (the Timeless is legit at $200) and collaborations that actually moved the needle in this hobby (Moondrop Dusk is already a classic and the Yume Midnight’s are on their way when it’s all said and done).

I really like the format of your reviews. Looking forward to the 7hz + crin review. Hope they send you one!

I'd really like to hear your thoughts and comparison of the Timeless vs the Dioko. I've got enough IEMs to be happy,, but the Timeless has always been of interest. With the Dioko coming though, I'd like to know if it gets close for half the price.

Very interesting video! After finding myself at a local IEM cafe I've actually had the opportunity to experience a whole bunch of IEMs, one of them being the 7Hz Timeless and I've learned that I actually have a slightly different preference from crinacle, I actually like them, but I thought they were a bit boring. They were good, they did what any good IEM does but it just didn't have that spark or that kick that made them enjoyable when listening to the songs I like. For example, I actually liked the IE900s a lot more than the IE600s or the Sony Z1Rs. But who knows, maybe I might change my mind after listening to more weirder songs that I usually listen to and see how they perform on those.

I personally think IEM’s are very subjective because factors like fit play such a key role in overall sound quality. I bought the TINHiFi T3 plus based on some positive reviews and really like them. I wanted to know what the ‘next level’, as one reviewer put it, sounded like, so then went for the Moondrop Kato. Many rate them as being as good if not better than the Timeless, but for me they’re severely compromised due to the extra weight. Unless I’m sat very still they fall out quite easily, particularly with the well regarded stock tips, none of which fit me well at all. Only the supplied memory foam tips stay in for me. On that basis alone I wouldn’t personally recommend them. On a side note can you trust any reviewer as we don’t actually know how good their hearing is? Quite a few I follow wear glasses, so their eyes have developed a slight imperfection over time. What’s to say they’re hearing isn’t the same. What suits them might not suit you or me at all.

I have one and it still sees a fairly amount of use, no QC problems whatsoever to this day and it's my to-go IEM while i'm not at home. My first impressions of the Timeless were "holy crap, bass!" which I wasn't expecting from a planar at all. Then, the TOTL separation was the first thing that caught my attention. It's really that good. The resolution and level of detail is also TOTL, there's not a single thing that goes unnoticed in a track with these. Really don't get folks who look down on the Timeless and I also don't know why people are so finicky when it comes to the so-called "planar timbre". It's ridiculous what this thing can offer for $200.

At least you're honest about the clickbait-title^^ Lovely review, thank you.

Listening to this review on a Timeless. lol. Honestly, as someone who listens to a lot of EDM, I never thought a pair of in-ears could match a subwoofer. It’s nice.

I thought crinacle has a beef on the timeless bc it is too big to put into the ear. I was thinking of getting the Timeless and ended up going for the Shuoer S12. It is also a planar IEM, about the same performance (as others say) and a bit cheaper. I got it on sale.

Everyone listen differently (wouldn't call somebody hear better or hear poorer), pointing at our unique ear canals, in the end I am just glad even different people can hear the same music

Thanks for the recommendation. I got the 7Hz Timeless and appreciate its resolution and well-crafted bass. Soundstage is so-so but this is a closed back. I would love to hear what you think of the Raptgo Hook X or a similar planar open back iem.

I just found your channel and I'm impressed that you're honest about the click-bait title. That made me subscribe. Keep it up!

For the Price they are ok. I got them but sold them immediately again. Don't expect to much if you buy the them.

great review - very informative, concise and entertaining thanks

I don't think 7hz had any idea what they had on their hands with the Timeless. May account for the qc issues as they simply weren't ready for the deluge. It's a true market shifter. Is it perfect?...nope definitely not but its bloody good for the money.

Still enjoying my Timeless after 7 months. EQed to suit my taste. And i got mine slightly under usd192.

I CANNOT wait for the Tanchjim Solos to come out!!!

Just got mine today, im a drum and bass head, heavy rock, they are simply 'Timeless' next level game changer for the £165 i paid, im honestly in love, i even ditched my GF 😆

Hey Audio Fixation! I’d love to hear your thoughts on the Edifier STAX Spirit S3. They are a wireless planar headphone… I’ve heard very good things about these, but there are not many English reviews of these.

These are my favorite pair. Great review.

This showed up in my recommendations today, and I'm so glad it did. Looking forward to more content, keep up the good work!

Always enjoy your videos and have been following you from the start. Disappointed to see Kristin Hersh is not on Apple Music in North America. This doesn’t happen often.

Thanks for your review. I've had the shure 846 for years and years and love them. I'm very curious if you see any other pros and cons before I splash out on the 7hz! Also, very interested to hear your thoughts on the Edifier stax Spirit S3.

Great clickbait. As long as it’s not too dishonest or arrogant loved the thumbnail. Reeled me in, great video love my timeless. It excels but just with a couple flaws.

As someone who is using the timeless right now it's fine when I am on the go and need an IEM

pure comfortwise, how do they compare to the shure's? Do you also have on hand experience with the Shure Aonic 4. I wanna get either the Aonic 4 or the Timeless, but the shape of the timeless is offputting for me since im scared it won't be as comfortable as my shure se215's.

Just came across your channel and have subscribed. Hopefully, you’ll get a review unit of the 7Hz x Crinacle: Salnotes Dioko as I’m sure many of your subscribers would be interested in your comparison between the Timeless and Dioko. Besides an “out of the box” comparison, it would be great if you tuned the Dioko to the Timeless to see how they compare using the same tuning. Would I buy the Timeless at $199 or buy the Dioko and a Qudelix 5K dac/amp/equalizer for $210 instead???? Probably the Dioko and Qudelix if the Dioko is fairly close the Timeless. Best of luck with your channel!

You should remember that crinacle is just a bussinesman not an audio engineer.

Thank you for this. Any thoughts on the Flare E-prototype?

I Have The LetShouer S12 Which Is My 1st Experience With Planar And I Was Hearing Thing In My Headphone Test Playlist On Tidal aThat I'd Not Heard Previously

Looking for reviewd before zeroing in towards timeless,.. Like to hear some points of comparison with moondrop KATO, anyway good review, thanks...☺️

I recommend these headphones, a great purchase

I had the S12 but it was sillibant and returned it via Amazon. Just ordered tht crinicle planar and thinking it will be similar tuning to my og monarch. I am looking for more of a clairvoyance tuning from a planar. One side of my clairvoyance shells has a bad hump when made and causes me pain. I bought the issue up with linsoul but they blew me off. If beggar made a planar with his tuning I'd get that right away.

BROTHERS AND SISTERS!!! GET 7Hz X CRINACLE SALNOTES DIOKO!

Cost aside, which sound better? These or the SE846?

i guess to each ear his own, it did not sound the same to me at all...for me at least, the timeless is a step ahead, unboxing, bells and whistles, waifu - if that matters to you, build quality, cable - the kato takes the cake, but when in comes to sound quality, the experience is so visceral...remembering those good old times of hi-fi...

Nice video 😁

I auditioned the Timeless and Kato and I bought the Kato. Both sounded similar but I loved the cable and the eartips and the tuning options of the Kato.

Great clickbait title. Got me here and I enjoyed your video. Good job mate.

Crinacle might be good with hearing sound, it doesn't mean his opinion matters more than others. Many of his recommended IEMs are not really good at all, at least not my taste. Also I don't like the way he edits his videos. How he pauses and how camera closes up. Plus, he says "don't die" in the end of video. To me that's very strange thing to say. I don't think I share same values as he does.

Bro, u bought 3.5 single ended rite? Try pentaconn 4.4 bal.peace!

Is there a reason why they let you choose between 3.5mm and 4.4mm for the 7hz Timeless (I got the 4.4mm one btw)? Isn't 4.4mm always the way to go?

Looking forward to Crin’s Dioko release. I see HBB already has a review up on it. Great review, I agree with your findings 100%. Keep up the excellent honest reviews.

Loved the review, wanted to offer some more casual listener input to anyone looking to purchase. I ordered the 7hz Timeless a month back and had some serious QC issues (about 4db imbalance to the right) To preface, im not some experienced audio veteran but I mix and produce for a side hustle and just generally love music. Nevertheless I own a pair of V-Moda M100 masters (i’m a geek for that sub rumble) and I was hoping these would be an upgrade. I think I may have set my standards a bit too high. Don’t get me wrong I loved them (sent them back due to qc) but really they ever so slightly edged my m100 out in vocal clarity and lose disproportionately in sound stage (positional reproduction is fine it’s just an IEM so it feels like it’s inherently more in your skull). The resolution was incredible and that sub rumble I love so much was definitely there but I personally couldn’t justify $200 on a pair that ever so slightly edges out my mains (I also didn’t want to deal with more QC). On the sibilance note, as a 19 yr old with some treble sensitivity I did not have any issues on high quality recordings however the low quality underground hip hop tracks were borderline painful (really not a knock on the timeless just my taste in music haha). Look, their great iems but I think sometimes I ride this hype train of these are going to be so far out of the park that it makes really good IEMs a disappointment when they don’t just dunk on my $300 full size headphones. I would say for $200 these are great, just don’t be like me and expect these to “redefine the price bracket” on a side note, a track that I feel really represents the strengths of the 7hz is Expectations by LUCKI (roast my music taste later), the 808 is so rich and full in the 7hz and the hi hats really gain this incredible clarity that aren’t presents in some of my other sets. Listening to that track on the 7hz and then going back to my airpod pros for daily running really ruined the pros for me lol.

Im no fan of Crinacle. He hates the SE846, the Audeze LCD (most of them) and the Denon D7000. I think all 3 are A level

Yes… yes we can

Have the Shure 846 and wonder if it's worth getting 7hz too?

This is a very subjective hobby. From my experience, once you find someone whose taste is close to yours, it’s quite safe to take his recommendation.

I think it's problematic for people that itself identify as reviewers to partner with companies so directly.

About that channel imbalance. To me it seems to be a recurring problem with planar magnetic anything as they seem to have a somewhat inconsistent treble performance. Not sure if it's because of the nature of the motor structure itself or their larger size than a dynamic driver. Edit: Wonder if a dual driver between a 14mm-ish planar as the woofer and a 5mm micro dynamic driver or a BA as a tweeter would give one of these a more consistent treble performance. Wouldn't necessarily call the PM's treble performance dealbreaking however.

There are actually stuff competitive at 100 dollars too as good as this iem. Tuned differently for sure but its all about preference. Some want more bass then other's or as you said the treble can be too harsh and sound un smooth. I believe it's important for the consumer to understand these things before watching reviews because it's definitely easy to get lost on what to buy.

Not worth 190p just pick up the kz Crincle for 20 bucks your foolish or rich if your spending 190p for IEMs

I've heard that they have some quality control issues, heard many cases of one of the channels dieing in a few weeks...

not for me, Crin is not credible in terms of IEM, because his method (he doesn't have consistent insertion depth and doesn't say the distance from the reference plane to get his 8k peak) and his tool is not compliant (his 711 coupler doesn't have a good mic). Rin Choi is much better at measuring and also teardown of IEMs, but he stopped since 2014 (he used professional grade 711 coupler, not like Crin's Chinese clone 711). Crinacle should take the red pill and used his over ear measurement rig to redo as much IEM measurement he can, because his Headphone measurement rig is more accurate (GRAS 43AG7 with RA0042 Coupler, which is a bit problematic since it reduced the peak that is useful to know if an iem is shallow insertion or deep insertion type). Also Crinacle should really consider THD measurement, because Ear-Fi naver measuredly Timeless and it has baffling 5% THD (probaby 3rd order distortion too), which explains TImeless sharp sound. Also Timeless has pretty bad FR because it isn't linear and even had a dip around 4k, probably a sign of Phase cancellation in the housing.

I don't like Crin, I don't like his taste, I don't like his measurements - they are not that accurate as everyone thinks. Timeless are popular not because of Crin's blessing but because they are good by themselves.