Back in July, I bought a set of Truthear x Crinacle ZERO: RED in-ear monitors. I received them in early August and quickly discovered that none of the included ear tips were comfortable for extended wear (15 minutes or more) for me.
I ended up purchasing a pair of SpinFit W1 ear tips. First, I purchased the M size and discovered that they were slightly too large. I then ordered the MS size, learned they were an excellent fit, and returned the M size without any problems.
The ZERO: RED IEMs are much more comfortable for extended wear with the SpinFit W1 ear tips than with the ear tips included with the IEMs.
I may try my hand at a longer review at a later date, but I’ll briefly say that I love my ZERO: RED IEMs. Songs like Michael Jackson’s Thriller and Jacob Collier’s Hideaway sound fantastic and showcase the IEM’s wide soundstage spectacularly.
These IEMs are also fantastic for gaming, especially competitive first-person shooters like Overwatch where audio with excellent imaging provides and advantage.
I discovered that one’s own voice reverberates in one’s own head while wearing IEMs. That’s not a flaw in the product, but rather something to be aware of. For playing games while chatting on Discord, I still prefer my Philips SHP9500 open back headphones.
In short, I love my Truthear x Crinacle ZERO: RED in-ear monitors and highly recommend them. Preferences for ear tips vary from person to person, but if you decide to pick up a set of ZERO: RED IEMs or any other IEMs and find that the stock ear tips aren’t comfortable, I also highly recommend a set of SpinFit W1 ear tips as well.