Uploaded December 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
It’s hard to get excited about trying cheap IEMs, but man, if you’re willing to put in some time, you can come across some real gems. Namely the 7hz Saltones Zero, which is my new favorite IEM (like out of any IEMs). Amazing for $20. In this video I compare it to a couple of other sub-$20 IEMs. Do yourself a favor and try the Zero.
Thanks to Linsoul and KZ for sending out IEMs for review, and thanks to all of you out there who watch content, like, comment, and use affiliate links. I appreciate it!
Some IEM Gear I Recommend (affiliate):
7hz Saltones Zero (Linsoul Amazon Store): amzn.to/3VrQG8A
7hz Saltones Zero (Linsoul Direct): linsoul.com/products/7hz-salnotes-zero?sca_ref=274448.cSQZHDa2nc
CCA Lyra: linsoul.com/products/cca-lyra?sca_ref=274448.cSQZHDa2nc
J-Cally: can’t find the link, no big loss
Zonie Cable (amazon): amzn.to/3VIpGBU
Zonie Cable (Linsoul Direct): linsoul.com/products/tripowin-zonie?sca_ref=274448.cSQZHDa2nc
iFi Xcan: amzn.to/3vJG8WA
Tin IEM Case (that I really like): amzn.to/3Fh8AEf
If you’d like to support the channel, please check out options below.
Patreon Link: patreon.com/MrAyrit
List of Gear for Sale: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ez4Vx3BjUOrtg4S9HVAmYnG7hDEglhWOjTBqDrvwE1A/edit#gid=0
New Merch Site!
ayritfineaudioart.com
Look down below for links to all that gear and some other recommendations.
Of course, I always recommend you take a look at the used market, below are some sites that are great for that.
Head-Fi: head-fi.org
HifiGuides: forum.hifiguides.com
Reddit: reddit.com/r/AVexchange
Hifi-shark: hifishark.com
US AudioMart: usaudiomart.com
Some of my favorite equipment for various niches (some links are affiliate):
Supre Budget IEM: 7hz Saltones Zero (Linsoul Amazon Store): amzn.to/3VrQG8A
Super Budget Headphone: Koss kph40: koss.com/products/kph40-utility
Need these pads for the kph40 though: aliexpress.com/item/1005002971087244.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.250c4c4dEHGLbT
Cheap Gaming Headphone: AD700X: amzn.to/3b4ACUS
Super Cheap Closed-Back Gaming: Recon 500: amzn.to/3numqem
Cheap All-Around Headphone: SHP9600: amzn.to/3b6aUiP
Recommended Solid State: Violectric V280 Final Edition: massdrop.7eer.net/4exdO1
Or Schiit Mjolnir Gen :1 (gotta look used)
Singxer SA1: bit.ly/ayritapossingxersa1
Tube Amp: Quicksilver Headphone Amp: quicksilveraudio.com/products/headphone-amplifier
Quicksilver Headphone Amp: quicksilveraudio.com/products/headphone-amplifier
Headphone #1: Drop + Sennheiser HD8xx: massdrop.7eer.net/yR60ZD
Headphone #2: ZMF Verite Open: shop.zmfheadphones.com/collections/stock-headphones/products/verite
Headphone #3: OG NIghthawks: (look used)
Closed Back: t60 Argons: modhouseaudio.com/t60-argons
Gaming Headphone: HE560v4: adorama.rfvk.net/6bnGoG
Budget Bluetooth Portable DAC/Amp: XCan: amzn.to/3vJG8WA
Higher End Bluetooth Portable: Gryphon: amzn.to/3R214lT
Wired Portable DAC/Amp: Cayin RU6: bit.ly/ayritru6
Cheap Desktop DAC/Amp: Topping DX1:
TWS: Sony XM4: amzn.to/3Glr7Py
Cables:
Hart Audio Cables: hartaudiocables.com
Worlds Best RCA Interconnects: amzn.to/3pB2Oa7
Worlds Best XLR Interconnects: amzn.to/3vEdwxO
4.4 to XLR Balanced Cable: amzn.to/3UxF83G
3.5 to RCA Cable: amzn.to/3S0x7CF
Recording Gear:
Panasonic G85: amzn.to/3AB3Cjr
Panasonic 14mm: amzn.to/3KG2gZ9
Maono XLR: amzn.to/3Tt2IOF
Behringer UM2: amzn.to/3CO65d2
iPhone 14 Pro (overhead):
#best #cheap #iems
It’s hard to get excited about trying cheap IEMs, but man, if you’re willing to put in some time, you can come across some real gems. Namely the 7hz Saltones Zero, which is my new favorite IEM (like out of any IEMs). Amazing for $20. In this video I compare it to a couple of other sub-$20 IEMs. Do yourself a favor and try the Zero.
Thanks to Linsoul and KZ for sending out IEMs for review, and thanks to all of you out there who watch content, like, comment, and use affiliate links. I appreciate it!
Some IEM Gear I Recommend (affiliate):
7hz Saltones Zero (Linsoul Amazon Store): amzn.to/3VrQG8A
7hz Saltones Zero (Linsoul Direct): linsoul.com/products/7hz-salnotes-zero?sca_ref=274448.cSQZHDa2nc
CCA Lyra: linsoul.com/products/cca-lyra?sca_ref=274448.cSQZHDa2nc
J-Cally: can’t find the link, no big loss
Zonie Cable (amazon): amzn.to/3VIpGBU
Zonie Cable (Linsoul Direct): linsoul.com/products/tripowin-zonie?sca_ref=274448.cSQZHDa2nc
iFi Xcan: amzn.to/3vJG8WA
Tin IEM Case (that I really like): amzn.to/3Fh8AEf
If you’d like to support the channel, please check out options below.
Patreon Link: patreon.com/MrAyrit
List of Gear for Sale: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ez4Vx3BjUOrtg4S9HVAmYnG7hDEglhWOjTBqDrvwE1A/edit#gid=0
New Merch Site!
ayritfineaudioart.com
Look down below for links to all that gear and some other recommendations.
Of course, I always recommend you take a look at the used market, below are some sites that are great for that.
Head-Fi: head-fi.org
HifiGuides: forum.hifiguides.com
Reddit: reddit.com/r/AVexchange
Hifi-shark: hifishark.com
US AudioMart: usaudiomart.com
Some of my favorite equipment for various niches (some links are affiliate):
Supre Budget IEM: 7hz Saltones Zero (Linsoul Amazon Store): amzn.to/3VrQG8A
Super Budget Headphone: Koss kph40: koss.com/products/kph40-utility
Need these pads for the kph40 though: aliexpress.com/item/1005002971087244.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.250c4c4dEHGLbT
Cheap Gaming Headphone: AD700X: amzn.to/3b4ACUS
Super Cheap Closed-Back Gaming: Recon 500: amzn.to/3numqem
Cheap All-Around Headphone: SHP9600: amzn.to/3b6aUiP
Recommended Solid State: Violectric V280 Final Edition: massdrop.7eer.net/4exdO1
Or Schiit Mjolnir Gen :1 (gotta look used)
Singxer SA1: bit.ly/ayritapossingxersa1
Tube Amp: Quicksilver Headphone Amp: quicksilveraudio.com/products/headphone-amplifier
Quicksilver Headphone Amp: quicksilveraudio.com/products/headphone-amplifier
Headphone #1: Drop + Sennheiser HD8xx: massdrop.7eer.net/yR60ZD
Headphone #2: ZMF Verite Open: shop.zmfheadphones.com/collections/stock-headphones/products/verite
Headphone #3: OG NIghthawks: (look used)
Closed Back: t60 Argons: modhouseaudio.com/t60-argons
Gaming Headphone: HE560v4: adorama.rfvk.net/6bnGoG
Budget Bluetooth Portable DAC/Amp: XCan: amzn.to/3vJG8WA
Higher End Bluetooth Portable: Gryphon: amzn.to/3R214lT
Wired Portable DAC/Amp: Cayin RU6: bit.ly/ayritru6
Cheap Desktop DAC/Amp: Topping DX1:
TWS: Sony XM4: amzn.to/3Glr7Py
Cables:
Hart Audio Cables: hartaudiocables.com
Worlds Best RCA Interconnects: amzn.to/3pB2Oa7
Worlds Best XLR Interconnects: amzn.to/3vEdwxO
4.4 to XLR Balanced Cable: amzn.to/3UxF83G
3.5 to RCA Cable: amzn.to/3S0x7CF
Recording Gear:
Panasonic G85: amzn.to/3AB3Cjr
Panasonic 14mm: amzn.to/3KG2gZ9
Maono XLR: amzn.to/3Tt2IOF
Behringer UM2: amzn.to/3CO65d2
iPhone 14 Pro (overhead):
#best #cheap #iems
