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7Hz x Crinacle Zero: 3 In-Ear Monitors Review

A 10mm dynamic-driver IEM from 7Hz and Crinacle on a universal 0.78mm 2-pin connector, for someone who wants a 3.5mm, 3.5mm with microphone or Type-C with microphone cable. Listed from $29.99 up to $34.99 across nine options in three colors.

4.0Editorial rating: 4.0 out of 5Editorial rating · research-basedUpdated November 11, 2026
From $29.99Price checked November 12, 2026
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Our verdict

A 10mm dynamic-driver IEM for someone who wants a universal 0.78mm 2-pin connector with a choice of 3.5mm, 3.5mm with microphone or Type-C with microphone plugs, from $29.99. Look elsewhere if you need listed impedance, sensitivity or frequency response, or any figure for the Type-C version's DAC. The main caveat is that the JM-1 tuning target and the collaboration's sound descriptions come from the maker's own words, so weigh the specs it gives against your own listening.

Best for
Someone who wants a 10mm dynamic-driver IEM with a universal 2-pin connector and a choice of three plug types.
Skip if
You need impedance, sensitivity or DAC figures stated for the Type-C version.

Crinacle and 7Hz share the name on the Zero: 3, which the page says was tuned collaboratively. The page lists a 10mm dynamic driver with a metal dome composite diaphragm, an N52 magnet and a CCAW voice coil, a plastic front shell with an aluminum alloy faceplate and a universal 0.78mm 2-pin connector. Nine options cost from $29.99 to $34.99, and the listing text gives no impedance, sensitivity or frequency response figure.

Options and pricing

Nine options come from three colors (Blue, Silver, Orange) and three cable types. The 3.5mm No Mic cable is $29.99, the 3.5mm With Mic cable is $32.99 and the Type-C With Mic cable is $34.99, and the page's price lines do not vary by color. The page also says the Type-C version offers performance comparable to entry-level DAC dongles, which is the maker's comparison and not something we checked.

How it compares

The CVJ Night Elf starts at the same $29.99, and so does the Celest Wyvern Black, while the 7HZ G1 starts at $29.74. The Zero: 3 runs on to $34.99 with its Type-C With Mic cable. No spec row is shown for these siblings, so the Zero: 3's 10mm driver and three plug types have nothing to be set against beyond names and prices.

Shipping

  • Methods and costs. The store's shipping page offers Standard Shipping (4PX, Yanwen or Yun Express), free for most countries, and Express Shipping (DHL Express, FedEx or SF Express) at 15-50 USD depending on the country, free for orders over 270 USD in most countries (checked 2026-11-11).
  • Delivery times. It says an in-stock order ships within 3 working days, Standard takes about 2 weeks after shipping out (up to 1-3 months for some countries, and the store makes no refund for that transit time) and Express takes about 3-7 days. Festive seasons and other circumstances can change the timing.
  • Taxes and fees. The buyer pays any customs, import or processing fees. The page says Standard via YunExpress is tax-inclusive for some countries, that remote areas can carry extra Express charges, and that a parcel refused or left uncollected over taxes is deducted two-way freight and may be destroyed with no refund.
  • Where it ships. The page says the store can generally ship to most countries by Express and many by Standard, and to confirm Standard with the team for your country. It cannot ship to PO boxes or APO/FPO addresses and can only use Express to Hawaii. It does not name the US, Canada, the UK, Australia or New Zealand, so confirm before you pay.
  • Lost parcels. If a parcel has been in transit for at least 3 months, the page offers a one-time reshipment or a full refund for orders under $50 and a 50% refund for orders above $50.

Returns and warranty

  • Returns. The return page allows returning any non-customized product that is still factory sealed within 30 days of receiving it, with the buyer paying the shipping. Email [email protected] within that period; the store asks for the return to be shipped within 5 working days of the RMA instructions and in most cases processes a refund within 5 business days of inspecting it (checked 2026-11-11).
  • Opened items. A product opened within the first 7 days after delivery can be returned for the price minus a restocking fee of 35% of its retail value, including when it still works properly.
  • Refund or credit. The buyer can choose a refund to the original payment method (PayPal or card) or store credit; with no answer within 48 hours of confirmation the default is store credit, which can also be prioritized during promotions, final-sale events and for items 40% or more off retail.
  • Not returnable. Customized products, including faceplate designs, are non-refundable, and the page says the same applies to carry cases, cables, ear tips and other accessories, "due to hygiene purposes". If one item in a package is defective, incorrect or missing, the refund or replacement covers only that item.
  • Warranty. The page gives a 1-year warranty on products, excluding carry cases, ear tips and other accessories, and 3 months on cables and adapters, from the date of purchase. It covers factory defects that affect proper function, not damage from human error, negligence, accidents, dismantling, water, abuse or modification (checked 2026-11-11).
  • Not covered or limited. It does not apply to items bought elsewhere (AliExpress, Amazon, local dealers and the like), prize or giveaway items, normal wear or colour change, commercial use, or items that were stolen or went missing. Coverage is limited for products 40% or more off retail, for review units and for items repaired or modified by anyone Linsoul has not authorized.
  • Claims. Email [email protected] with the order number, the issue and photos and videos of the fault. The store may ask for the unit back for a replacement. It covers shipping for some defects reported within 7 days of delivery if the fault can be shown on video or photo; after 7 days the buyer ships it back. For wrong or missing items an unboxing video of the whole sealed parcel is required.

Before you buy

Linsoul says it was founded in 2016 by the Crazy HiFi team to bring Chinese HiFi makers closer to listeners worldwide, and that it now sells other makers' products alongside four brands of its own, THIEAUDIO, Kiwi Ears, ZiiGaat and Tripowin (checked 2026-11-11).

We have not read any independent review of this product or of the store. Ratings and owner reviews shown on the store's own pages are the store's and were not verified.

What we liked

  • The page lists a 10mm dynamic driver with a metal dome composite diaphragm
  • Three plug options sit on one universal 0.78mm 2-pin connector
  • The page names an N52 magnet and a CCAW voice coil
  • Prices follow the cable type only, so the three colors cost the same

Worth noting

  • No impedance, sensitivity or frequency response figure is given for the Zero: 3 in the listing text
  • The Type-C With Mic option costs $34.99 against $29.99 for 3.5mm No Mic
  • The page's tuning target (JM-1) and sound descriptions are the maker's own words, not checked here
  • The listing text gives no DAC chip, output power or sample rate for the Type-C version

Questions before you buy

What driver does the 7Hz x Crinacle Zero: 3 list?

The page lists a 10mm dynamic driver with a metal dome composite diaphragm, an N52 magnet and a CCAW voice coil. The listing text names no impedance or sensitivity for it.

Which plug options are there?

The page names three plug options on a universal 0.78mm 2-pin connector: 3.5mm, 3.5mm+MIC and Type-C+MIC. They are listed as 3.5mm No Mic at $29.99, 3.5mm With Mic at $32.99 and Type-C With Mic at $34.99.

What does the page say about the tuning?

The page says the Zero: 3 was tuned collaboratively by Crinacle and 7Hz and follows the JM-1 frequency response characteristics. These are claims from the maker and none was checked here.

Can I return it if I change my mind?

The return page allows returning a non-customized product that is still factory sealed within 30 days of receiving it, with the buyer paying shipping. An opened product returned within 7 days carries a 35% restocking fee. Refunds go to the original payment method or to store credit, which is the default if you do not choose.

How long does shipping take?

The shipping page says in-stock orders ship within 3 working days. Standard Shipping takes about 2 weeks after shipping out, up to 1-3 months for some countries, and Express takes about 3-7 days. Standard is free for most countries; Express costs 15-50 USD and is free over 270 USD (over $499.99 for large items such as headphones and desktop DAC/AMPs).

Does Linsoul ship to the US, Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand?

The page says Linsoul can generally ship to most countries by Express and many by Standard, and to ask the team about Standard for your country. It names no restriction for the US, Canada, the UK, Australia or New Zealand, but it does not list them either, and it can only use Express to Hawaii.

What warranty does it have?

The page gives a 1-year warranty on products from the purchase date for factory defects, not for human error, accidents or modification. Coverage is limited for items 40% or more off retail and for review units, and it does not apply to items bought from other sellers.

Sources & verification

What this review is based on and the day we last read it. Specs and claims from the maker are the maker’s own; the verdict and the rating are ours.

From the store

  • 7Hz x Crinacle Zero: 3 product page: specs, options and price (the buy buttons go there)Specs, options and the listed priceRead November 11, 2026
  • Linsoul shipping pageStandard and Express shipping, costs and times, import taxes, lost parcels, couriers, trackingRead November 11, 2026
  • Linsoul return policy and warranty page30-day returns of sealed items, 35% restocking fee on opened ones, 1-year and 3-month warranties, exclusions, how to claimRead November 11, 2026
  • Linsoul support FAQThe same shipping, return and warranty rules in question form, plus order changes and cancellationsRead November 11, 2026
  • About LinsoulFounded in 2016 by the Crazy HiFi team; names its own brands; the awards listed there are the store's own accountRead November 11, 2026

What we couldn’t verify

  • The page says the Zero: 3 was tuned by Crinacle and 7Hz to the JM-1 curve and describes a natural, balanced soundstage, and those tuning and sound claims were not checked here.
  • The page says the Type-C version offers performance comparable to entry-level DAC dongles, but the listing text names no DAC chip, output power or sample rate.
  • Per the page, the JM-1 target is named without a curve or figure, and the listing text gives no impedance, sensitivity, frequency response figure or cable length.
  • We have not read an independent review of this product or the store, and the store's own ratings were not verified. We read the store's catalog description only: a specification table or image shown just on the live page was not read.
  • The shipping page names no US, Canada, UK, Australia or New Zealand times or fees: its figures are general and we could not confirm them for these countries.

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