This set is fantastic. I’ve listened to them for over an week and can confidently praise them in the budget realm. If you like an energetic (but not too energetic) sound signature, the Chu 2 will surely please. I think a lot of people will like this IEM, perhaps not audiophiles, but I definitely don’t think it’s a niche pick.
"the rest of the track just feels like it's sitting behind the vocals" It feels the other way around for me. The tuning on these is right on point for me btw.
I've been analizing the graphs of the chu 2 vs other budget and non budget iems, and if you lower the chu 2's graphs and then compare it to others, it seems more like the issue it has is that it's a bit recessed in the midrange. My listening impressions kinda confirm this hipotesis, as it doesn't really feel that forward in the vocals to me, it's just that the rest of the frequencies in the "middle-mids" are a bit lower than the rest so it sounds like instruments are in the background, but I've never found it "intense". Adjusting this through eq basically lowers the bass and the treble a bit, making it sound a bit more balanced, but then the budget-level technicalities don't really make it feel any more "detailed" than it is. What I absolutely love though is the form factor and the way the treble sounds balanced. I really like them for longer listening session, just because the shape of the iems fits my ears perfectly, the treble is balanced with the midrange, the bass is not overwhelming, and instruments in the midrange sound relaxed. I've starting using it at my desktop in place of my over ear headphones when I want more isolation, and the exquisite comfort they offer never made me miss the over ears. I think of course you could have something better by spending a bit more, but for what it is it's a very nice set which anyone could enjoy. It has the right amount of fun while not being offensive in any way. I could be used to a more forward tuning in the high-mids (I really like the hd560s apart from some treble spikes) but the general contrast in the mix sounds very satisfying to me. And again, perfect form factor. If it had just a bit more revealing treble it could have been a very strong competitor.
With how Timmy is comparing with others in the same price range, I want to remind everyone again that you don't need 5 pairs of $20 iem ("sidegrading") as it's pretty much just a different tuning (just eq it). If you already have 1 or 2 of them, just save up and go to $50 or above.
@@mintlatawell, it depends how much you can spend. For 100$ you can buy a Letshuoer Galileo (GizAudio tuning), pretty the same natural/neutral tuning. Below that, maybe the Truthear Zero:Red (Crinnacle's tuning).
I am still using my Zsn pro I bought in 2019 and I like them alot, I was thinking of buying 7hz zero with type c or chu 2 now your comment made me think 😅😂
Using some great tuning profiles from JetAudio app, I was able to overcome some of the downsides of the Chu II and it now sounds pretty incredible for the price. PS: I was waiting for the Wan'er comparison.
Excited to receive my set! Should be coming in within a few days now! And if I don't like them, that cable looks very good. Might be a new way to get an (almost) SSR cable for cheap!
Thanks for this! Literally the straightforward comparison I've been looking for. Already have the Wan'er and 7hz Zero - and like the 7hz just a *tiny* bit more. The treble doesn't seem to bother me (i thought it would). Just feels cleaner, so i especially love them with busy instrumental type music (math rock, jazz fusion, etc). For when i wanna have a bit more fun, the Wan'er. But i love having both to alternate with. I'm still really considering getting the Hola though just for that more relaxing sound when I'm doing work that requires actual thinking. The Wan'er can sometimes be a little distracting coz it makes me wanna sing along the songs a little too much. 😂 But i know i should probably save up for a more technically-capable pair for more active listening. I can currently get the S12 for $100 😰
@@turtlet7201 I'm from the Philippines! On Lazada (Shopee competitor), there was one seller in China that was selling them for $100 for a while. But they upped their price back to $140 for some reason. So the cheapest i can currently find them from other sellers is $110-120. Probably gonna cop them if they go back down to $100 (fingers crossed some other vouchers/discounts to lower the price even more show up 😅).
@@FireEmperor_A Hey! Sorry, i haven't dived into EQ yet so i can't speak from personal experience. But i'm pretty sure i've read some reviews/posts online that have tried to do this and probably have been pretty successful. Although my only concern is whetger the driver will be good enough quality to handle EQ-ing. But i'd imagine for minor tweaks, should be fine. The Zero is still my favorite sub $20 IEM. But i understand that maybe for more people, the Wan'er and similar types might be preferred. I also have the Wan'er and also enjoy them!
I daily drive the Starfield still so these are a nice addition to the family, slightly more bass, forward mids and a little more sparkle in the treble. They give my tracks a clean feeling with a little more fun while the Starfield just play the track well without any notable changes, just a nice all day experience.
Biggest problem with these iems is the condensation buildup on the nozzle and oxidization.. Have to take em out every now and then to clean with a rag or the sound gets really low.
Nice shirt! I didn't like the waner the first time, I've been using since I've lost or broken my other ones. The Hola was my favorite of the range, then the zero. That said I'm waiting on another Hola only with a mic and Chu 2. Kinda nice seeing they're not as close as I thought. I want one for fortnite and another for when I'm working. I do plan on eventually getting truthear zero red and moondrop space travel
@@FireEmperor_A I haven't gotten into EQing and another big reason the Chu 2 and TE Hola are my faves is bc of their size and how they fit. I'm starting to think I oughta take size and fit seriously
i'm rarely impressed/intrigued when watching something at first glance but after hearing that introduction you sounded so well presented and captivating I had to sub lol also i bought the chu II's prior to this and so far they've been amazing
Just ordered one for $12.50. This will be my first IEM. I was trying to find the Blessing 2 Dusk after looking at your other video, but it was nowhere to be found anymore. Would the Truthear x Crinacle Zero: Red be a good choice for the next IEM to put on my list?
Just got it, I EQ and instruments sound very gud. The bass and treble is gud but not great. For $16, a must have for casual users! Wut is the best IEM for $30?
What $20 iem do you recommend for listening to guitars and other instruments (kinda for professional use). I’m planning to buy my first iem, please don’t judge me
Hello Sir, my name is Eshan. I am from bangladesh and a big fan of yours. Which IEM (wired earphone) will be more compatible for Sony NW-A 306 walkman for best balanced output? All though I am a bass lover. And please give your opinions in 3 segments ( 50$, 100$ and 150$). Wish you a good health.
I hate it. I bought it 6 days ago and was immediately underwhelmed by it’s sound. Something seemed off... Now I'm no expert but it’s doesn't match my taste. Soundstage is horrible. I sold it 2 days ago.
Why do you pronounce it "shew" or "chew"? Isn't it like "ah-chooo!" like a sneeze. There's no "w". "u" as in "uwu". Chu. Stop driving me nuts! Thanks for the review, I'm not big on vocals. Would probably rather go for that budget Kiwi-Ears.
Those are nowhere near as good as the Starfield 2. I think Timmy’s review was tainted by the fact he was too inept to figure out the plugs and his girlfriend used the wrong ones 😂
What I'm confused about is why people are debating and comparing iems that are already this cheap. I mean, as long as he doesn't sound bad, doesn't that mean he's already good..? 🫠
1. Not everyone wants to spend hundreds or kilo bucks for iems. 2. Doesn't sound bad isn't enough. 3. $20 is (or was) one of the most competitive price blankets in recent years especially after OG Chu.
@@new1412 1. well, we all know 2. then don't buy the cheap ones 3. it means that everything in this price category is all the same, not much difference from one another. Buying one of them is not better or worse than the other.
I think it's good to compare. At the end of the day, it'll partially help to steer people's interest into buying a better product which can the affect the market into introducing better and better budget products. That has been happening for a while, which is one of the reasons as to why we have such great budget products today. Again, it only benefits the buyer, so where's the harm?
@@elbaff Nah, it will not have any effect on the manufacturer. Yes, after the appearance of Chu, which was hype by Crinacle, the market seemed excited. Even though before Chu there were already cheap products with better tuning like the Sony MH755. But after that what else? All manufacturers only produce products with identical tunings to each other. Stuck. After all, it's impossible for a manufacturer to be stupid enough to issue a cheap product that could threaten their own mid-range or flagship product.
@@thomasdanny7717 If you think they're all tuned similarly you're downright deaf. Influencing customers has a massive effect, consumer trends lead the market and effect what gets made. You might think they all sound the same but if they did they wouldn't be compared to one another. And if you say they do your sample rate is probably incredibly slim. They don't compete with flagships, they compete with other IEMs at the 20 dollar pricetag and at times even 50. It's just always good to demand better, not flagship levels but better at that given budget range. Hence is why KZ is on the decline and Moondrop and Tangzu are rising - because they sound better.
can we just call it the chu chu already
😅
Reminds me of certain song
I'm calling it that since I thought of a specific anime
😂
I feel like comparing it to the kiwi ears cadenza would have been interesting, considering they have the same kind of tuning
Is that the new $20 Kiwi-Ears? If so, Zeos gave it a pretty glowing review.
@@Mageoftheyearcadenza is $35
@@elith6930 Yeah, I was thinking of the Kiwi Ears Dolce - Z really liked it (It's $25)
Cadenza's are incredible
Yea it does sound like the Cadenza
These kind of titles would not come in search result. I had to directly come to your channel for this.
This set is fantastic. I’ve listened to them for over an week and can confidently praise them in the budget realm. If you like an energetic (but not too energetic) sound signature, the Chu 2 will surely please. I think a lot of people will like this IEM, perhaps not audiophiles, but I definitely don’t think it’s a niche pick.
Is it fun for non audiophiles?
@@fxETA oh hell yeah. I would recommend this to anyone of my friends or colleagues, such an easy recommendation.
@@TheNaughtyType alright , getting one rn
@@TheNaughtyType can you describe sound signature of chu 2
"the rest of the track just feels like it's sitting behind the vocals" It feels the other way around for me. The tuning on these is right on point for me btw.
I've been analizing the graphs of the chu 2 vs other budget and non budget iems, and if you lower the chu 2's graphs and then compare it to others, it seems more like the issue it has is that it's a bit recessed in the midrange. My listening impressions kinda confirm this hipotesis, as it doesn't really feel that forward in the vocals to me, it's just that the rest of the frequencies in the "middle-mids" are a bit lower than the rest so it sounds like instruments are in the background, but I've never found it "intense". Adjusting this through eq basically lowers the bass and the treble a bit, making it sound a bit more balanced, but then the budget-level technicalities don't really make it feel any more "detailed" than it is. What I absolutely love though is the form factor and the way the treble sounds balanced. I really like them for longer listening session, just because the shape of the iems fits my ears perfectly, the treble is balanced with the midrange, the bass is not overwhelming, and instruments in the midrange sound relaxed. I've starting using it at my desktop in place of my over ear headphones when I want more isolation, and the exquisite comfort they offer never made me miss the over ears. I think of course you could have something better by spending a bit more, but for what it is it's a very nice set which anyone could enjoy. It has the right amount of fun while not being offensive in any way. I could be used to a more forward tuning in the high-mids (I really like the hd560s apart from some treble spikes) but the general contrast in the mix sounds very satisfying to me. And again, perfect form factor. If it had just a bit more revealing treble it could have been a very strong competitor.
With how Timmy is comparing with others in the same price range, I want to remind everyone again that you don't need 5 pairs of $20 iem ("sidegrading") as it's pretty much just a different tuning (just eq it).
If you already have 1 or 2 of them, just save up and go to $50 or above.
100 and above tbh
Any suggestions? I'm currently using a Chu 1 and I'm looking for something similar, neutral tuning IEMs
@@mintlatawell, it depends how much you can spend. For 100$ you can buy a Letshuoer Galileo (GizAudio tuning), pretty the same natural/neutral tuning. Below that, maybe the Truthear Zero:Red (Crinnacle's tuning).
@@vektrr how about the Truthear Hexa? Been watching reviews on that one. I am willing to go around the budget of that one as well (80-100 usd)
I am still using my Zsn pro I bought in 2019 and I like them alot, I was thinking of buying 7hz zero with type c or chu 2 now your comment made me think 😅😂
Using some great tuning profiles from JetAudio app, I was able to overcome some of the downsides of the Chu II and it now sounds pretty incredible for the price. PS: I was waiting for the Wan'er comparison.
Nice shirt, Timmy. The Chu was my first IEM, so it will be interesting to listen to the second iteration.
chu2 is pretty much my sound signature, i definitely give the new chu a try once i get tired listening to my IEMs.
Just got mine the other day. Love it as a starter IEM for me and just starting.
Good choice for starting 👍
Prime example of higher price not being automatically better than a cheaper offering
Excited to receive my set! Should be coming in within a few days now! And if I don't like them, that cable looks very good. Might be a new way to get an (almost) SSR cable for cheap!
I just bought one chu II. It will be my backup IEM on my Aria
Thanks for this! Literally the straightforward comparison I've been looking for. Already have the Wan'er and 7hz Zero - and like the 7hz just a *tiny* bit more. The treble doesn't seem to bother me (i thought it would). Just feels cleaner, so i especially love them with busy instrumental type music (math rock, jazz fusion, etc). For when i wanna have a bit more fun, the Wan'er. But i love having both to alternate with. I'm still really considering getting the Hola though just for that more relaxing sound when I'm doing work that requires actual thinking. The Wan'er can sometimes be a little distracting coz it makes me wanna sing along the songs a little too much. 😂 But i know i should probably save up for a more technically-capable pair for more active listening. I can currently get the S12 for $100 😰
Thanks for your comparisons! Also, curious where was the s12 for 100$?
@@turtlet7201 I'm from the Philippines! On Lazada (Shopee competitor), there was one seller in China that was selling them for $100 for a while. But they upped their price back to $140 for some reason. So the cheapest i can currently find them from other sellers is $110-120. Probably gonna cop them if they go back down to $100 (fingers crossed some other vouchers/discounts to lower the price even more show up 😅).
Does eq'ing the zero fix the bass? If it does, don't you think it's the best in this range?
@@FireEmperor_A Hey! Sorry, i haven't dived into EQ yet so i can't speak from personal experience. But i'm pretty sure i've read some reviews/posts online that have tried to do this and probably have been pretty successful. Although my only concern is whetger the driver will be good enough quality to handle EQ-ing. But i'd imagine for minor tweaks, should be fine. The Zero is still my favorite sub $20 IEM. But i understand that maybe for more people, the Wan'er and similar types might be preferred. I also have the Wan'er and also enjoy them!
I daily drive the Starfield still so these are a nice addition to the family, slightly more bass, forward mids and a little more sparkle in the treble. They give my tracks a clean feeling with a little more fun while the Starfield just play the track well without any notable changes, just a nice all day experience.
Biggest problem with these iems is the condensation buildup on the nozzle and oxidization.. Have to take em out every now and then to clean with a rag or the sound gets really low.
Good set to use as a passenger in a car, especially with all the road noises and the radio blasting all the bass in the world in a tiny space...
Thanks for the review bro been waiting for this
I think chu is the same level as kato, kato has slightly better driver but chu has better tuning and the driver actually pretty decent.
Nice shirt!
I didn't like the waner the first time, I've been using since I've lost or broken my other ones. The Hola was my favorite of the range, then the zero. That said I'm waiting on another Hola only with a mic and Chu 2.
Kinda nice seeing they're not as close as I thought. I want one for fortnite and another for when I'm working. I do plan on eventually getting truthear zero red and moondrop space travel
If you eq the zero and fix the bass wouldn't it be much better than the hola? From what I have heard, the zeros also have better sound staging.
@@FireEmperor_A I haven't gotten into EQing and another big reason the Chu 2 and TE Hola are my faves is bc of their size and how they fit. I'm starting to think I oughta take size and fit seriously
All aboard the hype train, CHU CHU!!!!!
Would you review it?
@@dennisthemenace4288 if it’s sent to me, sure… but I have no desire to buy it
i'm rarely impressed/intrigued when watching something at first glance but after hearing that introduction you sounded so well presented and captivating I had to sub lol
also i bought the chu II's prior to this and so far they've been amazing
Love ya, Timmy!!
Sweet, Timmy's back with reviews!
Think I’ll pick these up just to chuck in my bag and use while I’m out.
3:32 suuurreeee buddy
Will the Chu 2 cable fit the Aria? Love my Aria but the cable turned to tangled spaghetti in the first few weeks.
Just ordered one for $12.50. This will be my first IEM. I was trying to find the Blessing 2 Dusk after looking at your other video, but it was nowhere to be found anymore. Would the Truthear x Crinacle Zero: Red be a good choice for the next IEM to put on my list?
Just got it, I EQ and instruments sound very gud. The bass and treble is gud but not great. For $16, a must have for casual users! Wut is the best IEM for $30?
i thnik its a great iem, cool construction, cheap, detachable cable a great value, better than the new trn orca, moondrop ssp, i love it
Thank you for the Video! I. am little confused between chu 2 and zero red ? Which one is your suggestion?
Great video Timmy. Yes the chu 2 are really awesome!!
the real op earbud, but im kind of surprised 12yo initial anv sound that good, mustve really shocking back then
Hope Bethesda see this
I legit thought the title was referring to the game
Compare Jiu vs Chu
Please man , Drop the review for moondrop JIU...... Please please please............
I can’t find moondrop chu2 on your iem ranking list. I wonder between chu 2 and waner which one is better for listening to J-pop and J-rock?
จะมีเวอร์ชั้นไทยไหมครับ แค่อยากรู้ว่า wan er vs chu2 ตัวไหนน่าเล่นกว่ากัน
Nice shirt
Wondering how is it compared to the Jiu?
Thank you timmy🎉🎉🎉
Which one is better for listening to jpop and jrock chu 2 or waner?
heard the chu 2s had some QC issues ever since release, not sure if it's better now though
mine didnt come w eartips lmao
That's right, one of them is rust or corrosion even though it's been stored in a dry zipper
yes, i've seen some posts as well
QC issues and Moondrop?
So the water is still wet then 😂
Not surprising coming from Moondrop :/
Please, compare between Moondrop Chu 2 and BGVP Scale Pro. In your opinion which one you like. 🙏 from Thailand.
How does it compare with the Tinhifi C3? I notice they graph quite similarly
Tim plz add the link of the song in the last
spring tips where?
Baller shirt Timmy
who remembers him doin fragrances
nice shirt, man.
I bought 3 pairs ! :))
Dang you have a lot of ears!
I use the mouth and nose too for a real immersive sound! :)))) @@Rsalmond83
I need to get me one of those
Finally someone gets it!
are doing KZ boycott as well? I mean ZVX was pretty highly rated by you
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chu 2 or hola?
Hallo! Have you tried the Tangzu Wan'er Jade?
should I buy moondrop chu 2 or TANGZU - Wan'er S.G . I love EDM music which are bass oriented .
Depends on how your tolerance is for the treble. If high, then Chu 2.
@@new1412 Thanks but I decided to buy QKZ x HBB they are more basshead than these
Finally!
7hz salnotes zero with latest autoeq preset of crinacle is killer! Bass fixed.. Imaging and layering way out of league than oratory1990 preset
can u explain more im curious to know more
Are you talking about the harman_in-ear_2019v2 that I can access through opening AutoEQ via Peace?
How to get Crinacle's EQs?
What $20 iem do you recommend for listening to guitars and other instruments (kinda for professional use). I’m planning to buy my first iem, please don’t judge me
Should I go for the qkz hbb, waner, 7hz zero, chu II, truthear hole or nicehck db3? I’m stucked
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which is best iem for gaming /pubg under $20 ?
blon BL-03 vs Chu 2 which is better
Can anyone using MD Chu 2 and its nozzle get tarnished under 2 weeks?, the build is so bad.
Are they as good as the original Starfield in terms of sound quality?
Compare to 7hz zero is it more better?
chu 2 or lan, what should I get?
shoe 👠
i blind buy the chu chu and then watch review, for fun haha
what about simgot eq100p ??
No such thing exists
Kinda sad the stock cable is garbo
Hello Sir, my name is Eshan. I am from bangladesh and a big fan of yours. Which IEM (wired earphone) will be more compatible for Sony NW-A 306 walkman for best balanced output? All though I am a bass lover. And please give your opinions in 3 segments ( 50$, 100$ and 150$). Wish you a good health.
Seems Wifu making big difference in tone and tonality. Slimmer and leaner Timmy 2 way better than under budgeted thick and pillowy Timmy 0.1 😅
18t w enleum maybe close too
theres no desktop amp that sounds like less enle and pa10
Chu 2 Vs. Project RED?
You're comparing a $19 pair to a $55?
Nah the set sounds hollow or even dark for some
yeap for 20$ usd only while i bough stsrfireld for 150$ 😂
I hate it. I bought it 6 days ago and was immediately underwhelmed by it’s sound. Something seemed off... Now I'm no expert but it’s doesn't match my taste. Soundstage is horrible. I sold it 2 days ago.
Early
Bro Starfield 1 is about to drop and you are already shit talking about Starfield 2
bro is commenting from 2019
REVIEW KZ PR2 JIMMYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
Why do you pronounce it "shew" or "chew"?
Isn't it like "ah-chooo!" like a sneeze. There's no "w". "u" as in "uwu". Chu. Stop driving me nuts!
Thanks for the review, I'm not big on vocals. Would probably rather go for that budget Kiwi-Ears.
Bro stop, the starfield 2 is one of the most impressive iems while the chu and chu 2 is cheap trash
Starfield 2 is a repackaged stellaris
with less bass would had been the budget king... pissed on the Chu legacy
Those are nowhere near as good as the Starfield 2.
I think Timmy’s review was tainted by the fact he was too inept to figure out the plugs and his girlfriend used the wrong ones 😂
chu 2 is a trash iem that rusts or corrodes itself even though it has been stored in dry and closed storage
What I'm confused about is why people are debating and comparing iems that are already this cheap. I mean, as long as he doesn't sound bad, doesn't that mean he's already good..? 🫠
1. Not everyone wants to spend hundreds or kilo bucks for iems.
2. Doesn't sound bad isn't enough.
3. $20 is (or was) one of the most competitive price blankets in recent years especially after OG Chu.
@@new1412
1. well, we all know
2. then don't buy the cheap ones
3. it means that everything in this price category is all the same, not much difference from one another. Buying one of them is not better or worse than the other.
I think it's good to compare. At the end of the day, it'll partially help to steer people's interest into buying a better product which can the affect the market into introducing better and better budget products.
That has been happening for a while, which is one of the reasons as to why we have such great budget products today. Again, it only benefits the buyer, so where's the harm?
@@elbaff Nah, it will not have any effect on the manufacturer. Yes, after the appearance of Chu, which was hype by Crinacle, the market seemed excited. Even though before Chu there were already cheap products with better tuning like the Sony MH755. But after that what else? All manufacturers only produce products with identical tunings to each other. Stuck. After all, it's impossible for a manufacturer to be stupid enough to issue a cheap product that could threaten their own mid-range or flagship product.
@@thomasdanny7717 If you think they're all tuned similarly you're downright deaf. Influencing customers has a massive effect, consumer trends lead the market and effect what gets made.
You might think they all sound the same but if they did they wouldn't be compared to one another. And if you say they do your sample rate is probably incredibly slim. They don't compete with flagships, they compete with other IEMs at the 20 dollar pricetag and at times even 50. It's just always good to demand better, not flagship levels but better at that given budget range. Hence is why KZ is on the decline and Moondrop and Tangzu are rising - because they sound better.