The Salnotes Zero are a neutral bright pair with a thinner note weight than the Wan’er. The Zero sound more sterile and analytical. Anyone want me to compare it with anything else in particular? Any song in particular? Here's my list of IEMs currently: Better timbre on all instruments, after EQ. Keep in mind the Zero doesn't require EQ. Though if you are obtuse to EQ you'll definitely find everything a little drowned out on the E3000, on a phone without a dedicated DAC/Amp attached. All products sold on Headphone Zone carry a GST compliant invoice and all products sold include an 18% GST.

The first section of the frequency spectrum is the sub-bass. Everything below 80Hz is sub-bass, so generally, you The mid-bass hits with quite a good punch, though in terms of quality, it is on the slower side; there’s smearing noted in complex bass movements. Texturing is below average; unfortunately, there is mid-bass bleed, with an undefined bass heard. Midrange

First things first after trying many IEMs under 2k rupees like CCA CRA and CRA+ Blon Bl03 KZ EDX Ultra And Moondrop CHU and every earphones under 1000 rupees One of the reasons headphones and earphones in India are more expensive than overseas is because of the Goods & Services Tax in India. Better Instrument separation. The Zero's thin instruments, more artifacts can make things sound mashed together at times. This may come as a surprise to some. We assume a more transparent (colder) IEM will have better separation. Details are surprisingly clear. I'm a real detail-head, so this is a huge part of my enjoyment of listening to recorded music. I'm going to do some more comparative listening against some of my more detail-oriented sets to see just how well it does. I think it is delivering more detail and microdynamic contrasts than the Truthears Zero. More testing to come on that... The Salnotes Zero outperforms its competitors in terms of sound quality, design, and value. At its price point, it is a steal and should not be missed by anyone who is passionate about music.

No case. This drops it out of the least expensive good "complete kit" challenge (currently held by the Truthears+Crinacle Zero). Every time you reach for earphone/IEM cables to connect them to your earphones/IEM, no matter how neatly you "wrapped" them up, they end up in a giant Gordian knot of frustration. Tangled cables are the bane of modern existence, and everyone owning a wired pair of earphones/IEM can attest to this.

The Salnotes Zero IEMs are mid-sized, and they fit well in the ears. They are lightweight and provide a decent amount of noise isolation. This makes them suitable for long listening sessions without causing any discomfort or ear fatigue. Sound Quality: However, in this day and age, when there are many ultra-budget rivals (and even pricier sets) that still do not have a detachable cable, it is a nice touch that the Wan’er have a 2-pin cable on offer. Ie 200 seems pure and transparent soundstage and ie200 sub bass is good. Ie200 highs is harsh and mids are clear. I have both 200 as well 300, IE200 is 80% equal to IE300. Need to try IE600, waiting for Christmas or Near year sale with beautiful discount/offer😉. Being much smoother and refined (no artifacts) without sacrificing detail in vocals or bass (though yes, sub-bass is missing). For the same level of detail the Zeros seem less refined, not because of more treble energy but because of more artifacts (a hallmark of cheaper gear). Just to be clear, the tuning is excellent on the Zeros not harsh at all (except a tiny spike in the upper treble) The imaging on the Salnotes Zero is also noteworthy. It is better than any other model we have heard in this price range. You can easily feel the direction of instruments and singers. The imaging is so precise that you can almost point out where each instrument is coming from. This level of imaging is not common in earphones at this price range, and it is impressive that Salnotes Zero has been able to deliver it. With the Salnotes Zero, you can enjoy a level of clarity and separation that is rare in budget in-ear monitors.

The soundstage is decently wide, though depth and height are below average. Micro-detailing, instrument separation, and clarity lose out to competitors. Imaging and layering are acceptable, though the intimate soundstage might make music congested, especially when it comes to fast or complex songs.

The CHU come with a non-detachable cable, which may be a deal-breaker for some. The fit is also iffy, as the earpieces tend to drop out of the ears, with the fixed cables tending to yank them out. Tests were done with a Khadas Toneboard DAC -> Schiit Asgard 3 amp, E1DA 9038, Questyle M15, Colorfly CDA M1, Tempotec Sonata HD Pro (BHD firmware mod), Apple dongle, smartphone, Hiby R3 Pro Saber 2022 DAP, and Sony NW A-55 DAP (Walkman One mod) using FLAC and WAV files. These earphones/IEMs are designed for discerning music lovers. If you are someone who cares about audio quality deeply, you'll want a pair of earphones/IEMs like these. You can expect them to present a Hi-Fidelity listening experience.

Better sub-bass extension. In 'Smooth Criminal' you can clearly 'feel' the heartbeats on the Zero, whereas with the E3000 you can 'only hear' them, faintly. This is a Big difference. The bass on the Mangird Top is deep, impactful, and textured. It's not overly boosted, but it's definitely present and gives the IEM a fun and engaging sound. The bass is also very well-controlled, so it doesn't bleed into the mids or highs. CX180 got much better sub bass it's clean and hits hard and CX180 mids are much better they sound natural The shells are light and ergonomic, and I experienced no discomfort with long listening sessions. Tangzu says the Wan’er housing was designed based on accumulated data from many ears, and perhaps this is no hyperbole. There’s a concha protrusion to add additional grip during usage.The Salnotes Zero is an excellent value for its price range. It outperforms other IEMs in the same price range by a significant margin. The sound quality, build quality, and design all make the Salnotes Zero stand out from its competition. To summarize the review, we have compiled a list of the Salnotes Zero's pros and cons in a markdown table. Pros I paired these iems with Moondrop Moonriver Ti 2 and I can say they do definitely sound so much better than any iem that I have or have owned before. The quality of the sound, the texture, clarity and tonality are very apparent and noticeable to me. They are very comfortable to wear and lightweight. The cable does not produce any noticeable microphonic noise and has 3 types of connection, 3.5 single ended, 4.4mm and 2.5mm balanced connector. Doesn't require fiddling with the Equalizer (may be you'd want to pull down 8k hz a tad?). The e3000 definitely needs EQ, without which it can sound bloated / congested particularly on low powered sources