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Four headphones down in four weeks. What’s the Quark of today? Ultra cheap, great value, mobile IEM’s. (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 week ago by QuincyPigBoy@lemmy.world to c/budgetaudiophile@lemmy.world

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My cheaper headphones are all failing and I need to grab a few pair of whatever is the best value iem today, similar to how the quarks were when I bought them 3-4 years ago.

Is it still the Quarks? I saw something from 7hz that was really popular at $30 but I think it has a detachable cable. I’ll have those pins snapped off in a week.

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[–] hitagi@ani.social 4 points 1 week ago (2 children)

I went through 3 Quarks before I moved on to my 7hz Salnotes Zero.

I loved the Quarks because of the size but the cable kept breaking after a few months. My Salnotes Zero have been with me for a few years now. I had to replace the cable and the nozzle filter though.

[–] in_my_honest_opinion@piefed.social 6 points 1 week ago (1 children)

+1 to 7hz I always recommend the Crinacle Zero:2 IEMs

[–] QuincyPigBoy@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

That’s the other one that I was considering. I just wish they used a different type of cable connection. The pins scare me but I’ll definitely buy them anyway.

[–] QuincyPigBoy@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Ok cool. I was between those and 7hz crinacle zero. I’ll have to find a comparison video review or something.

Do you use them as a mobile IEM or are you usually stationary? I tend to wear mine when I’m cooking and the goddamn cabinet handles hook my cable and rip it right out of my phone so I’m nervous about the pins. Maybe I just need a set of these + quarks for when I’m moving around.

Also, just curious which version you have. I feel like my usb-c dongle takes the brunt of my abuse but I kind of want the usb-c cable version.

[–] hitagi@ani.social 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Do you use them as a mobile IEM or are you usually stationary?

I usually use them mobile like when I walk to campus (I never leave home without it). I haven't tried cooking with them on but for activities like that, you might want to consider wireless earphones instead (I don't know much about those though).

Also, just curious which version you have.

I use mine with a 3.5mm TRN cable and a USB-C dongle to connect to my phone. It can be a bit bulky because of the dongle.

[–] QuincyPigBoy@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

Gotcha. I have Sony Linkbuds but I’m out on wireless. I could rant, and I won’t, but it turns out that all the conspiracy weirdos who tried warning us about WiFi, wireless headphones, 5G, etc. were right. Whoops.

Anyway, I’m ordering a pair right now. I’m psyched. Thanks.

[–] AllNewTypeFace@leminal.space 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Are Zero Audio still around? I picked up a pair of their Carbo Mezzo wired earbuds some years ago in Japan and was very happy with the sound quality.

[–] QuincyPigBoy@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

It doesn’t appear that they are, unless you’re referring to 7hz who make both Crinacle Zero and Salnotes Zero

[–] ReluctantlyZen@ani.social 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I believe the Moondrop Chu 2 is one of the best value IEMs today

[–] sbeak@sopuli.xyz 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I've got the Moondrop Chu 2 and it sounds great! The build quality is quite nice too.

[–] ReluctantlyZen@ani.social 1 points 1 week ago

I have the 1st version. I find the fit of those very annoying.