Timeless · problems & reliability report

Timeless problems: what real owners report

18% of 175 verified Timelessowners don't recommend it — based on real owner comments from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube.

For balance: 67% recommend it. This page collects the complaints so you know what you're signing up for — read the full owner report for both sides. How we score

Most common complaints

7×Treble sibilance and harshness (often tied to an 8kHz peak) that some owners find fatiguing or even painful over long sessions
6×Some owners hear it as thin, gutless, or lacking mid-range punch, with an artificial/metallic timbre compared to DD or BA hybrids at similar prices
3×Unit-to-unit QC inconsistency — reports of channel imbalance, rattling bass distortion, and one earpiece losing sound when the head is tilted
3×Nozzle and housing fit complaints — nozzle too short and housing too large for some ear shapes
3×Owners upgrading from the original or AE version describe the Timeless II as having a narrower soundstage and noticeably less detail

In owners' own words

“I also bought the 7Hz because of the Hype and I don't like it.”
— @SmashKuro on YouTube

“I bought into the hype, and so far I don’t love them.”
— @sethagastya on YouTube

“these new timeless II are a much more narrower soundstage and way less detail.”
— @666thsense on YouTube

“Timeless has treble that hurts my ears.”
— @MusicHoldsTheSecret33 on YouTube

“allthough I didnt like the IEMs, but i can see how so many people do.”
— @Sporting1210 on YouTube

“I auditioned these at CanJam HK last month but I disliked them, especially at high volume listening.”
— @ReverendDr.Thomas on YouTube

“the sound is too metallic/unatural compared to DD+BA hybrids under its price range.”
— @ariathyf144 on YouTube

“It was not worth the price to upgrade to the timeless”
— @MannyScoot on YouTube

“Timeless doesn’t compare all all that well to similarly priced IEMs.”
— @GadZookz on YouTube

“they've been dethroned by wu for me.”
— @HobbyTalk on YouTube

“I already try Timeless and sell it immediately after a few days, it's not match my preference”
— @RaizeN95 on YouTube

“Hmm apart from the customising options it's a pretty hard sell”
— @Genkaku on YouTube

Setup quirks & things to watch for

Not complaints — practical notes from owners that didn't affect the score.

“Just a general type, most of them sold by unknown brand probably quality is running at same level. The ear tips either made by silicone or rubber, I found rubber have better elasticity thus better flexibility.”
— 0utOftheblue on Reddit

“7hz Timeless is famous for its "fit". Or should I say infamous. Sorry, I can't help, but know that you're not alone and some people might be able to”
— Serendipitous-On3 on Reddit

“If we're talking about that 1st generation (Timeless/S12 style) signature planar sound, I would say: Bass is typically elevated but not "punchy" like DD bass. It tends to be quite resolving so there's good separation between bass instruments.”
— dr_wtf on Reddit

“Thanks for such a detailed response. Looks like I might be sittings on these a while longer. I must ask what do you feel is the “Planer Sound”. Also if I went multi driver, do you get weird crossover issues, and again I must say I’m a bass head”
— mrfunkm on Reddit

“I don't think you'll get a direct "upgrade" when the timeless is 199 usd already.”
— sooyaaaji10 on Reddit

“I know you're not in America, but the timeless 1 is 20 dollars off on Amazon here, and from what I've heard, the 2 isn't really an upgrade, but a side grade with tuning nozzles (when it comes to details and stuff) Though I don't have experience with either, that's just what I heard”
— Valstracuga on Reddit

“Will try to look into these, thank you for the suggestion.”
— Successful-Mission12 on Reddit

Weighing it up? The full report has the other side — what 67% of owners like about it, who it's for, and every sourced quote. Full Timeless owner report →