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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality and music performance, the 7hz Timeless would be the better choice with its higher music score. Conversely, the Antlion Kimura Duo scores higher for gaming and has a microphone, which makes it more suitable for calls, meetings, and interactive experiences. Both are wired earbuds with similar scores for comfort and TV/video use, but the Kimura Duo is also rated better for exercise and travel. The 7hz Timeless is priced higher, so if budget is a concern, you might lean towards the Kimura Duo, especially if you value versatility and the included microphone. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 7hz Timeless
The 7hz Timeless has no clear advantages over the Antlion Kimura Duo.
Advantages of the Antlion Kimura Duo
Very good for gaming
Key differences
Music
8.6/10
8.0/10
The 7hz Timeless and Antlion Kimura Duo are both very good for music, though the 7hz Timeless is somewhat better.
Gaming
6.6/10
8.5/10
The Antlion Kimura Duo is very good for gaming, while the 7hz Timeless is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.3/10
5.2/10
The Antlion Kimura Duo and 7hz Timeless are both poor for phone calls, though the Antlion Kimura Duo is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8/10
5.0/10
The 7hz Timeless is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3/10
6.0/10
The Antlion Kimura Duo is only fair for noise reduction, while the 7hz Timeless is poor.
Cost
$190
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The 7hz Timeless has a price of $190 and the Antlion Kimura Duo costs $150.
Build Quality
8.5/10
9.0/10
The Antlion Kimura Duo has excellent build quality, while the 7hz Timeless has very good build quality.
"7Hz picked a bold name for the Timeless and frankly, got very close to justifying their word choice. Most importantly, the Timeless are good to go in stock form, so you don’t have to worry about source-matching and such. I can recommend the 7Hz Timeless to those who do not mind a dash of brightness up top, want a taste of planar in IEM form, and want one of the most resolving pair of earphones in the $150 - $300 price range."
"Antlion Kimura Duo aren’t packed with features, but the ones they offer, work incredibly well. Especially the boom mic delivers very clean call quality with no distortion. If you explicitly look for gaming in-ear monitors with a reliable microphone, Antlion Kimura Duo are your best option."
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About Antlion
Antlion Audio is an American company based in Oregon. Founded in 2011 by Jimmy Console, an engineer and physician, in order to create and offer better solutions for voice communication, specifically a microphone which could be used with any set of headphones which materialized in the very popular ModMic. The company has since expanded to include a wide variety of wired and wireless products.
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