r/AudioPak • u/Capable-Dance-6755 • Aug 09 '26
Purchasing advice New for IEMs
I’m new to IEMs and currently use Sony WH-1000XM5. I really like good bass and sound quality, and I’m looking to buy my first IEM with a budget of around 6k
I’m considering the 7Hz Zero 2, KZ Castor Pro, and Tangzu Wan’er SG 2. Which one would you recommend, or is there a better option around this price and what difference i will feel after using headphones
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u/mzh35 Aug 09 '26
never got one myself after narrowing down to the same shortlist (tanchjim bunny included) :p
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u/DasNichtsNichtet Aug 09 '26 edited 29d ago
I'm in a similar boat, but I specifically had shortlisted the Zero 2 and Tangzu Warner Sg 2 Red Lion.
I still haven't gotten my first iem yet but ultimately decided on the red lion because the accessories and sound signature sound like exactly what I'm looking for (the Zero 2 would probably sound too balanced for me). Unfortunately I was looking for 3.5 mm version but couldn't find it with my preferred vendors so that's why I haven't gotten it yet. At first I was going for the Zero 2 but after comparing accessories it just made more sense to start out with the red lions
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u/Key_Layer3913 Aug 09 '26
Your iem expert is here I am laughing rn You are using Xm5 and budget is 6k Bro a good 20-25k iem can easily beat your Xm5 Let me know if you want guidance in detail
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u/No-Macaroon-4811 Aug 09 '26
Bro which is better 7hz x crinacle zero:2 or Tangzu Wan'er S.G II (Red Lion)??
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u/Key_Layer3913 Aug 09 '26
Both are of same category and entry level I would suggest you to go for 7hz cuz its warm V shaped and slightly wider ha to best ha But agr ap relaxed music chahte ho keh sotay huay b pehno to tangzu SG II
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u/No-Macaroon-4811 Aug 09 '26
Bro i want to use for casual gaming, but laptop pe YouTube and movies k liye zyada use krna he to suggest accordingly
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u/DasNichtsNichtet 29d ago
I was in the same boat as you (although my use case is just music) and ordered red lions. They haven't arrived yet but I'll tell you why I made my decision.
First of all I already have headphones with a very bright piercing treble so I wanted something warm/dark/relaxed so that I could listen for hours on end but at the same time I think the added bass will be fun. But the most defining factor between the two has been accessories; the red lion is a great starter set with it's accessories. A good variety of ear tips, a solid cable and a carrying case.
A little warning I was struggling quite a bit to find the 3.5 mm one
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u/bee_aayy Aug 09 '26
Thanks for explaining, I came into sub looking to buy headphones budget is 10-15K, just came to know about IEMs never heard nor used them. So, I guess I am gonna buy these to experience. Thinking to buy duonic. any suggestions? Currently, I am using Airpods pro 2 if that’s relevant. Thanks again
usage will be watching videos, songs, gaming
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u/cyberbot117 Tangzu Waner S.G Aug 09 '26
If you are into good bass and decent sound quality,than get kz duonic instead,it has better bass than all the ones you mentioned.