7Hertz Timeless

The timeless is a beautiful set of headphones. Most headphones don't sound half this good, whether it be IEMs or over ears, or anything else. They will. Most likely satisfy your desires, past this point we're talking about a serious deminishing investment.

Sound
The bottom end of these is such a pleasure to listen to. It's an extremely full sub bass and mid bass region, making note weight feel full and strong.
The mids on these are very flat. It sounds neutral and is pleasing with every form of music I've tested it on. Vocals come out clear, and instrument separation is good.
The highs are not bright, the energy is there with excellent details for cymbals, for synths and any other high frequency information. They never fatigue the listener.

In regards to the tuning, there isn't much better an IEM or headphone could do. It's flat with a deep subbass, lifting almost into a v shape but not quite. I love listening to most anything on these. They're great to carry around with you. I've taken them on a backpacking trip across Europe, on tour with me across North America, and they work in every scenario. Depending on how the tips fit in your ears, they seal out most noise.

In regards to resolution, the timeless are wonderful. They have so much detail in every note. It's the best part about planar magnetics and it continues to shine here. I would say these sound better than the sundara do, and they're very similar prices. The advantage of the sundara would be their soundstage, which is fantastic. I think these are great all rounders which will please 98% of listeners.

The biggest drawback is their soundstage! Most IEMs seem like this to me, it's why I prefer headphones but especially why I like speakers best. It definitely is inside your head. The tuning really knocks it outta the park, and the resolution is great, but they lack when it comes to sound staging. I couldn't tell you where on a stage someone is standing. It's sort of three dimensional, and stereo effects do sound good still but more because of resolution than image. But in my opinion, you need to reach into the 1k ish spending range to get to that point of IEMs.

The other thing I would note is their "soft" presentation. It's hard to describe and it took me aback the first couple weeks listening. I was very used to my speakers and over ears which had a lot of "slam", so these were surprisingly gentle. But once you adjust its not really a drawback, not to me, but I can see someone who really likes a more aggressive tone not enjoying these as much. For me, two weeks in I was really appreciating the presentation. I've had them for more than a year now and they've really been a great purchase. On that point,

Value
The value of these is through the roof. I compared it to the sundara earlier for a reason. They're similar prices, but with distinct advantages for both. One is an IEM, one is circumaural headphone, but they're both planar and they're both relatively neutral. I think they're so 1:1 in fact, that I think anyone who likes the Hifiman Sundara will adore these. Amazing value for sound, and for anyone who likes the planar sound, these are such a good price that you can go outside with. It's like having a portable sundara, a brilliant neutral planar magnetic, but you can sit and listen on a plane, or with your kids around the house, or on the metro. If you ask me, that's incredible value. Past here is Diminishing returns. The other reference in this price range is the blessing 2, which I sadly have not had an opportunity to afford. To be frank, if I'm gonna upgrade, it's going to be significant. These are an amazing listen, and an incredible price.

Fit and build
My giant ear canals are fine with these. They're large, wide and circular. So just be ready for that. I like them.

In regards to the build, they feel premium. Metal casing, good cable (ugly as hell though) nice carrying case. They feel like hifi gear.

Summary
If you are in the market for excellent IEMs and you're willing to spend a bit more than something like the Aria, these are gold. This is the best tuning for price in IEMs, except maybe the blessing but I can't speak to that. I've tried many, many cans and many IEMs, and these come out on top most of the time. Go buy them. You'll probably be very happy.

Side note, I know they came out with a newer version of these with MORE Bass but I would recommend steering clear. These are so bassy sometimes that I can feel the rumble inside my brain on tracks like HUMBLE. by kendrick lamar, or 2010 by Earl Sweatshirt. I mean, the bottom is at the very peak of where it should sound good. If I were you, I'd steer away from the newer version. They're a hundred more and, though I haven't tried them, I suspect they would overwhelm with bass. These are almost overwhelmingly bassy.

I opened up Head-fi today and you know what I thought?

This sight needs another 7Hz Timeless review.


I purchased the Timeless right after hearing the Tri i3 Pro. My favourite part of the i3 Pro was the Planar sounding mids. I heard it and instantly wanted more! Bigger, Louder!!

The Timeless certainly delivers some of that. I describe the planar "sound" as if all the sounds/tones/notes in their multitudes of layers, and instruments are eminating from a singular wave. Like a plasma

I've also heard some people call it a wall of sound effect. I like mine better.


Design, Form, Cable, Tips
Contrary to some comments i've read I quite like the cable. I think it looks a little sexy, it's super sleek, has nice connectors and is all round decent quality. it also isn't too heavy which I like for convenience sake.

I also like the rotating connector.

Unpopular opinion I know..

And tips? I actually found best sound and fit with the supplied tips. (what am I? The devils advocate?) I opted for the dark blue ones purely because they looked cool. I did test Spinfits, Azla Sedna, Comply, The Nuarl Block + which I use on pretty much everything as well as some other brands but found the stocks did the job for me.

As for the IEM form. Pictures made it look a lot bigger, i was expecting something around the size of the Nuratrue Pro but was pleasently greeted by a much smaller sexy little iem.

And packaging? A delight, YES! The metal case is not the most useful, but having somehow missed on every review I read I truly wasn't expecting it and thought it added a very nice touch.


Sound

The sound of these can change quite a lot. For most my listening I was using it through my phones aux cable. Now say what you will, but I think I should be able to do this, a single driver, not too expensive, why shouldn't it work on a phone? Well the sound was thin and not particularly dynamic. It still worked on some genres, but not better than anything else and the volume? OH THE VOLUME!

WONT SOMEBODY THINK OF THE VOLUME.

The Timeless just can't get there on it's own. It gets close, but doesn't hit the sweet spot which is disappointing.

Why do I think it should be able to? Entitlement mostly, the world should work the way I want it to! But also is it unreasonable to suggest that the cheaper the iem the less demanding it should be on equipment? Do I need a Cayin Nii 9 to run a sub $300 iem? Ok, ok, a simple DAC might be fine.

Like the Dragonfly Black, which is what this review is written on.

Also worth noting is that out of a computer or laptop the Timeless is giving you a much better sound.

Actually Sound

The Timeless is a competent resolver of an iem with great separation. The bass lacks a bit of texture, but otherwise can give a non-bass head satisfying amount of bass. Sub-bass also shows itself if it's forced too. But the Timeless won't give it to a track willy-nilly


Bass - The sub-bass of the Timeless is better than the mid bass. It has rumble and impact above and beyond what you would expect from an iem with this kind of mid bass. Electronic Kickdrums dont slam or have weighty body to them but are clearly defined and have enough room to sit by themselves without touching the mids.

The sub-bass is in all ways satisfying and well contained. It's a light experience, not dark and dirty.

Mids - Vocals and instruments sit forward in the mix with what I'd call balanced. They don't quite roar at you and aren't particularly wide or exciting. Listening to it makes you realise that a lot of it's hype was simply hype. A fuller presentation might have impressed me.

Treble - High hats can come across as a little hot as the treble is forward along with the mids. It isn't distasteful but it does stop you from driving the Timeless to higher volumes to get more of those mids. . . . If you can.

Alright alright, I did plug these into my computer to get a better idea of it at high volume which is where the treble impression comes from.


Technicals -

The Timeless performs very well in the separation department keeping all layers and instruments apart. it is easy to tell what is what in the mix.

Imaging is about average with nothing really specatular or bad. It isn't the type of imaging that makes you feel like you're in front of a stage able to place where each sound is coming from and that's partly due to the soundstage. I don't really no what else there is to say about imaging, it either does that or doesn't. but not doing so isn't necessarily bad.

Soundstage
Soundstage is average or perhaps even below average. The sound isn't narrow in a sense but there is never a sense that music is coming from anywhere but the two speakers in your ears. If you compare this to the Tri i3 Pro and even a lot of TWS earphones you often have to check the connection to make sure you aren't playing tracks out of your phone instead of the IEMs.

I haven't had this sensation with the Timeless which is to it's detriment.

Planar Speed
From everything I've read about Planar and their speed I was expecting more WOW. Yes there is never a sense of 'not being able to keep up' but all that means is that the track is played faithfully without any struggle. However, as we know, struggle builds character.

Life lessons aside. I don't really get it. What does speed mean? You can't play a note faster than it's meant to be played, so what does that leave us? An accurate sound with minimal resonance. Well this daddy likes resonance. And pretty much every type of speaker can play a note as it was meant to be played. So you don't get point for also being able to do it.


Should you buy it?

It isn't a bad little IEM. But it doesn't impress me. Maybe everything else around the $300 market is trash and that's why people shat their panties over this IEM. I can't say. I do personally prefer the Tri i3 despite it being a little less clear purely due to it having some character.

The 7hz Timeless feels like the kid at school that would tell on you for not doing your homework.

TLDL:

If you want crisp sounding IEM with fun & don't bother about soundstage you might give it a try.
Try to get a aftermarket pure copper cable to tame 8khz treble peak & roll tips that can reduce treble & just pair it with a warm source to get the best result

PACKAGING AND ACCESSORIES


Aluminum case
Wide assortment of silicone tips in good cases
MMCX cable
Documents and QC card


left (HAKUGEI Lucky voice Hi Fi cable) on right side stock cable





Sound Impression :

source: Dongle: xduoo link2 bal
desktop: ifi zen dac v2+ ifi zen can




Cable & eartips rolling :
For cable i used HAKUGEI Lucky voice Hi Fi cable which is 7N OCC copper 2core cable.
Cable is very comfortable due to cotton fiber shield outside .

using spinfit w1 , ZEOS Render Memory Foam Eartips , Final e seris silicone eartips
I got the best result with Spinfit w1 Eartips cause it elevated bass quantity.





From left ZEOS Render Memory Foam Eartips , spinfit w1 ,Final e seris silicone eartips .


[BASS]

The sub-bass is very dynamic.
The decay and attack are both fast with warm thicker tonality.
The Timeless sound clean with no audible bass bleed .
Snare hits have a dense leading edge as a result of this rising, which also thickens the bottom end.
EDM tracks benefit from the bass's deep extension and pleasant sub-bass rumbling.
This enhances the upper mids' clarity and creates a very pleasing layering effect in the sound.


[MIDS]

Electric guitars, piano, brass instruments, flute, and other instruments sound fairly well.
There is a good amount of layering and detail in the mid frequencies.
it's definitely not the most natural sounding thing I've ever heard, but overall it's a great balance.
Forward mids with good male vocal .
However sometimes it might give a harsh in female vocal & not smooth as male vocal.


[TREBLE]

Timeless may sound bright and peaky to certain people due to its peak at 2 kHz and 8 kHz.
The treble's extension is its best feature.
Triangles, hi-hats, and crash cymbals all degrade over time fast.
Upper-treble notes may still be heard shimmering,using copper cable hepls to mitigate this problem.
It has shrill sound with more ss's and tt's pronounced in the mix, but if u use any good copper cable it tames .
Being v shaped in sound, The Timeless do sound detailed and fine sounding disregarding that much bass.


Technicalities:

The Timeless are average in staging and imaging, for example.
Even though the stage height is = good, the stage width is narrow.
In contrast, imaging sector lacks to locate instruments in ordinal directions.
Microdynamics are little poor.
Speed is superb cause it is a planar driver.
pair with warm source to get the best outcome .
I wouldn't recommend to play fps competetive online game with these cause imaging is kind of compresed on these you need sharp imaging for online gaming , but for story based offline game you might give it a shot.



Rating:

Bass: 4.5/5
Mids: 4/5
Treble: 4.3/5
Imaging: 3.7/5
Staging: 3.6/5
Dynamics/Speed: 4.6/5


Conclusion :

Timeless IEMs are definitely worth the money.
They provide a natural, pleasant sound that is engaging and enjoyable despite having subpar technical performance and tone qualities.
The way 7hz has approached a planar is incredibly distinctive, and they have discovered so much brilliance in this IEM.
where the magnificent quality of the sounds it produces is so long-lasting and resolving with good copper cable with warm sources .