Exceptional detail, resolution, and soundstage/imaging for a planar IEM — owners repeatedly call out layered, resolving sound and speed of response that's hard to top
Outstanding value — owners who paid $130-$202 call it a no-brainer, a bargain, and say it punches way above its price class
Beats gear costing far more, with owners naming Sennheiser IE800, 64 Audio U18s, JH Audio Roxanne customs, and pricier trihybrids as being outperformed
Owners complain about
Treble sibilance and harshness (often tied to an 8kHz peak) that some owners find fatiguing or even painful over long sessions
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
Unit-to-unit QC inconsistency — reports of channel imbalance, rattling bass distortion, and one earpiece losing sound when the head is tilted
Anyone needing rugged long-term durability (connectors/cables commonly fail within a year)
What Timeless owners think
Owners of the 7hz Timeless overwhelmingly praise it as a giant-killer: for $130-$200 it delivers detail, resolution, and soundstage that many say beats far pricier gear like the Sennheiser IE800S, 64 Audio U18s, and even $3,000+ setups, with textured, authoritative bass and comfortable daily-wear fit. A vocal minority pushes back hard, though, calling out fatiguing treble sibilance around 8kHz, a thin or metallic timbre that can feel gutless next to similarly priced hybrids, and some unit-to-unit QC issues like channel imbalance or rattling bass. A smaller but consistent complaint comes from upgraders, who feel the Timeless II narrowed the soundstage and lost detail compared to the original or AE version. Fit is polarizing too — some find the nozzle short or housing oversized for their ears. Overall consensus: a genuine budget-planar benchmark whose tuning simply isn't for everyone.
What Waner S.G owners think
Most owners see the Tangzu Wan'er S.G as a standout budget pick, praising its fun, warm, bass-forward tuning for pop, hip-hop, and EDM, its light comfortable fit, and an eye-opening price-to-performance ratio that repeatedly earns 'no brainer' verdicts at $15-25. Many also recommend it as a first IEM, and some find the newer S.G/SG2 revisions tighter and more detailed than the original. A meaningful minority push back, though: durability complaints are common, with cables, connectors, or drivers failing anywhere from 6 to 17 months in, and a handful of owners find the bass boomy or muddy and the treble or vocals too forward for comfort. A smaller group also shrugs it off as overhyped, arguing it doesn't really stand out in the now-crowded sub-$20 IEM market.
What Timeless owners say
“My personal experience with the Timeless though, Im extremely impressed.”
Real owners lean toward the Waner S.G: 84% of 31 owners recommend it, vs 67% of 175 for the Timeless.
Who should get the Timeless?
Owners point the Timeless at bass-loving planar fans wanting big sub-bass slam without spending $500+, and budget-conscious enthusiasts scaling up power via desktop amps/DACs.
Who should get the Waner S.G?
Owners point the Waner S.G at budget beginners wanting a first IEM under $20 with warm, fun sound, and bass-leaning listeners into pop, EDM, and hip-hop.
What do owners complain about?
The most-cited downside of the Timeless is treble sibilance and harshness (often tied to an 8kHz peak) that some owners find fatiguing or even painful over long sessions. For the Waner S.G, it's durability problems - connectors, cables, or drivers failing or breaking within 6-17 months.