TRUTHEAR TRUTHEAR x Crinacle ZERO:BLUE2 In-ear Monitor
Deep, controlled sub-bass and a clear, spacious stage give the ZERO:BLUE2 uncommon poise at its level. Prime Audio Reviews found above-average detail retrieval and tight punch, while Fresh Reviews praised its wider, deeper spatial presentation. A smaller nozzle, smoother cable, and Harman-leaning tuning complete a compelling everyday music, media, and casual-gaming package.
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Nicely Roasted
Sound Quality
82/100
Fit Comfort Isolation
77/100
Build Accessories
84/100
Value for Money
78/100
Pros
Deep, satisfying sub-bass with tight, punchy mid-bass that avoids muddiness in the stock tuning.
Clear, spacious presentation with above-average detail retrieval and good instrument separation for the price.
Reduced nozzle improves comfort versus earlier Zero models, while the thicker, smoother cable is less prone to tangling.
Good imaging with a wider, deeper sense of space supports general entertainment and casual gaming.
Cons
Lower mids can sound thin and dry, leaving male vocals and strings short on richness and vibrancy.
Upper-mid and treble sharpness can become brittle or fatiguing, particularly with foam tips.
In hectic competitive-game scenes, gunfire can crowd the mix and obscure smaller positional cues.
The included impedance adapter adds enough bass to make the presentation overly muddy.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 82/100
The ZERO:BLUE2 delivers a clean, sub-bass-led neutral tuning with strong spatial presentation for its price. Its principal limitation is a dry, somewhat compressed character through the lower mids and treble, which can reduce tonal richness and make busy gaming passages less distinct.
Bass
88/100
Prime Audio Reviews calls the sub-bass extension genuinely very good, with deep, satisfying rumble, while mid-bass stays tight and punchy rather than muddy. Fresh Reviews likewise hears a mild bass lift, though found the included impedance adapter made the low end too muddy.
Midrange
80/100
The midrange is smooth and places vocals clearly forward in the mix. Prime Audio Reviews finds lower mids somewhat hollow and thin, however, with male voices and strings lacking richness, saturation, and vibrancy.
Treble
78/100
Treble is crisp and clear with a gentle lift, helping the presentation sound open. Prime Audio Reviews reports upper-mid sharpness, brittle note edges, and occasional fatigue, while Fresh Reviews found foam tips could make gunfire more piercing and shrill.
Resolution Separation
82/100
Detail retrieval and instrument separation are described as above average for the price by Prime Audio Reviews. In competitive gaming, Fresh Reviews finds that gunfire can crowd the mix, making small positional cues and distant effects harder to pick out.
Soundstage Imaging
86/100
Fresh Reviews hears a wider, deeper sense of space than the original Zero Blue and judges overall imaging good. Prime Audio Reviews also describes the overall sound as clear and spacious.
Dynamics Coherence
77/100
The bass is controlled and the overall tuning is usable across music, entertainment, and voice chat. Prime Audio Reviews repeatedly describes the presentation as compressed, dry, and lacking vibrancy, which limits expressive impact and natural note body.
FIT COMFORT ISOLATION PERFORMANCE 77/100
The reduced nozzle is a meaningful ergonomic improvement and should make the ZERO:BLUE2 easier to wear than its predecessors for many listeners. Reviewers provide little direct information about long-term seal consistency or passive isolation.
Seal Stability
84/100
Fresh Reviews notes that the nozzle has been reduced from roughly 6.8 mm to 6.2 mm, improving what has to fit in the ear. Neither review identifies recurring seal loss or fit-related bass changes, but there is limited direct discussion of stability during movement.
Comfort
88/100
Both reviewers highlight the smaller nozzle as a welcome change. Prime Audio Reviews specifically expects it to be more comfortable for many people than the original Blue and Red versions.
Isolation
50/100
The supplied reviews do not offer a direct assessment of passive noise isolation. Additional rear venting is noted, but its practical effect on outside-noise attenuation is not discussed.
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Build Accessories
84/100
The package includes silicone and foam tips, an impedance adapter, a faux-leather pouch, and an upgraded cable. Prime Audio Reviews praises the cable as thicker, smoother, much less tangle-prone, and a major improvement, while Fresh Reviews notes chassis revisions including additional venting.
Value for Money
78/100
At $64.99, Prime Audio Reviews considers it a decent IEM, with above-average detail retrieval and a notably capable sub-bass response for the money. That reviewer also feels it falls short of the hype and says better options can be found by shopping around, tempering its recommendation.
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Specifications
- Name
- TRUTHEAR ZERO:BLUE2
- Driver
- 10mm + 7.8mm Dynamic Driver
- Diaphragm
- Silicone Suspension LCP Liquid Crystal + Polyurethane Suspension LCP Lquid Crystal Composite Diaphragm
- Impedance
- 5.8±0% @1KHz
- Sensitivity
- 119.5dB/Vrms @1KHz
- THD
- <1% @1khz
- Frequency Response Range
- 20-41kHz (IEC61094, Free Field)
- Effective Frequency Response Range
- 20-20kHz (IEC60318-4, -3dB)
Manufacturer's Description — TRUTHEAR
ZERO:BLUE2 features a dual-cavity internal magnetic circuit dynamic drivers design, incorporating a 10mm solid silica gel suspension composite liquid crystal dome with an N52 magnet and a 7.8mm upgraded polyurethane suspension liquid crystal dome with an N55 magnet.
ZERO:BLUE2 features a dual-cavity internal magnetic circuit dynamic drivers design, incorporating a 10mm solid silica gel suspension composite liquid crystal dome with an N52 magnet and a 7.8mm upgraded polyurethane suspension liquid crystal dome with an N55 magnet.
Utilizing a DLP-3D printing process for the cavity and a silicone capping technique, these methods are typically reserved for high-end multi-driver products and custom earphones.
ZERO:BLUE2 is equipped with a newly designed copper silver-plated coaxial cable.
Upgraded Configuration, Enhanced Efficiency
Like its predecessors in the ZERO series, the ZERO:BLUE2 features dual dynamic drivers. However, the structure of the 7.8mm dynamic driver has been modified, focusing on mid and high frequencies. This driver utilizes a mature internal magnetic circuit structure, incorporating flexible polyurethane material for suspension and an LCP (liquid crystal polymer) dome diaphragm. Despite these similarities, the internal design is quite different from earlier models.
We have achieved a significant breakthrough by increasing the diameter of the magnet for the 7.8mm driver by approximately 25%. Additionally, we expanded the dome area by about 50% and improved the high-frequency conductive structure. Although these changes make the production and processing of this dynamic driver more challenging, they enhance conversion efficiency and greatly improve sensitivity in the upper high frequencies. This advancement not only meets our R&D needs but also results in objectively superior measurements, yielding a smooth, transparent high-frequency response with enhanced extension and excellent resolution.
Furthermore, the 10mm dynamic driver, which handles the bass frequencies, has also received an upgrade. The newly adjusted solid silicone suspension aligns with the liquid crystal dome diaphragm and features an ultra-thin wire diameter voice coil, creating a brand-new bass tuning system. This system employs a low-distortion frequency crossover design similar to that of the ZERO:RED, resulting in significantly improved objective measurements, such as lower nonlinear distortion compared to the original ZERO. As a result, users can expect deeper and punchier bass performance.
Hybrid Multiple Frequency Crossover
We have redesigned the cavity structure and low-distortion frequency crossover circuit based on valuable experience and user feedback from previous models featuring double dynamic drivers. This redesign aims to enhance the dynamic drivers' conversion efficiency while allowing each speaker to fulfill its respective role. As a result, we have significantly improved sensitivity. The filtered nozzle, accurately printed by HeyGears using high-precision 3D-DLP technology, works in conjunction with a mixed multiple frequency crossover, bringing the objective measurements of the ZERO:BLUE2 closer to the intended design goals.
Exellent Objective Measurements
The R&D goal of ZERO:BLUE2 marks a departure from previous TRUTHEAR products. Our aim is to enhance overall conversion efficiency while maintaining excellent performance in both linear and nonlinear distortion.
Non-linear distortion: ZERO:BLUE2 not only meets our anticipated R&D objectives but also outperforms RED in certain frequency ranges regarding non-linear distortion. It delivers a clean background and effectively restores details, allowing for accurate reproduction of musical timbre.
Linear distortion: The frequency response curve targeted by ZERO:BLUE2 is designed to align more closely with public preference characteristics. We have optimized the low bass response (below 50Hz) through various means, ensuring a smoother transition in the mid frequency. The high frequency are closely matched to the amplitude response characteristics of HRTF, maintaining high sensitivity above 10000Hz.
These enhancements have significantly optimized ZERO:BLUE2 compared to the performance metrics of ZERO. In terms of subjective listening experience, it offers a more dynamic and vivid sound than RED, with excellent high-frequency conversion efficiency that reveals the subtle details in recording and mixing processes.
Additionally, ZERO:BLUE2 features highly consistent full-band phase characteristics, effectively eliminating the unnatural listening experience often caused by phase distortion.
Optimized DLP 3D Printing Materials
The shell of the ZERO:BLUE2 continues to benefit from high-quality 3D-DLP services provided by the reliable brand, HeyGears. The new model inherits the design of the original ZERO but features a redesigned faceplate, offering users a fresh visual experience. Thanks to the optimized DLP 3D-printed resin material, we have managed to reduce the local material thickness within the cavity while maintaining impressive structural durability. Additionally, we have optimized the nozzle size and adjusted the support angles, improving the overall comfort of the ZERO:BLUE2. This results in a lightweight and skin-friendly cavity that makes it more suitable for long-term wear.
Further Upgraded Stock Cable + Optional Mic Cable
The ZERO:BLUE2 incorporates a 0.78mm 2-pin design and comes with an upgraded two-strand high-quality copper and silver-plated coaxial cable. The number of internal wires has been increased further, enhancing sound performance and providing a tangle-free experience.
Moreover, it offers a microphone option that includes not only the two-strand high-quality copper and silver-plated coaxial cable with a 3.5mm single-ended 0.78mm 2-pin connection, but also features an oxygen-free copper mic cable of exceptional quality (same as the mic cable used in the GATE). This makes the ZERO:BLUE2 not just an excellent companion for music and monitoring, but also a reliable assistant for calls and gaming.
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