Disclosure: The 7Hz G1 was provided by Linsoul for this review. Please read more about our product review disclosure here.

The landscape of gaming audio has witnessed a remarkable shift with budget IEMs (in-ear monitors) revolutionizing how gamers experience sound. Continuing this transformation is the 7Hz G1, a gaming-focused IEM that promises a sound profile tuned for gaming and music alike. It’s hard to cater to both gamers and music enthusiasts as both can be a picky bunch, but 7Hz thinks they’ve nailed it with the G1. Let’s find out.

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• 7Hz G1
• Set of 5 silicone ear tips
• Oxygen-Free Copper Twisted 3.5mm cable
• Rubber travel case
• Manual

The box and packaging is fairly standard for budget-oriented IEMs. I would classify the actual unboxing experience of the G1 as simple and straightforward, just as it should be in my opinion. The Included cable is what you would expect for a $35 USD in-ear monitor. It’s thin, light, and feels cheap but does the job. The 2-pin connector housings are pretty nice though and match the style of the IEMs, they are also labeled L and R. The cable has no microphonic issues that I could detect.

The G1 includes 5 different silicone ear tips, which is a solid offering for a budget IEM. The included case is rubber and very soft. It’s spacious and holds everything nicely, but be aware that it won’t prevent the IEMs from being crushed or squished.

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Quality craftsmanship reveals itself the moment you hold the 7Hz G1. Beyond its budget-friendly price point, the G1showcases engineering excellence through its meticulously designed metal shell. The IEM looks clean with only a 7Hz logo on the outside and a L or R indicator on the inside. The all-black color and gold nozzles make the G1 look very streamlined, and actually quite elegant and premium. The nozzles also have a nice flower pattern instead of your typical grill.

They’re on the weightier side being 8.8 grams each, and you can feel the heft when holding in your hand, but it didn’t affect comfort for me for I had the IEMs in my ear. Speaking of comfort, the G1 is very comfortable, with the limiting factor being the shorter-than-average nozzle length. If you have big or deep ears you may have issues with fit, though using a larger ear tip will probably solve that. I didn’t have any issues though.

In all the long-term comfort is very good. I was able to wear the G1 for long periods of time (2+ hours) without issue for both gaming and music listening. The passive isolation is also above average in my opinion.

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The 7Hz G1 uses a 10mm dual-magnetic dynamic driver with N52 magnets. It’s very easy to drive and power, even a smartphone will adequately drive it. Investing in a good dongle DAC or desktop DAC/Amp helps to open the sound up ever so slightly, but really you won’t need anything special to listen to the G1.

The G1 has an overall V-shape tuning with a boosted bass shelf. Tonality is on the crisp side, and I found the overall timbre to lean towards natural, so it’s typical of single DD IEMs.

Bass

Bass reproduction showcases the G1’s tuning philosophy. The harmonious blend between sub-bass depth and mid-bass punch creates an engaging sound signature, but an overall less controlled one. There is an overall satisfying punch to the bass which gives it a fun sound. It’s somewhere between above-average bass and bass head in terms of quantity. Fun, but not for critical listening.

Midrange

The midrange of the G1 is slightly warm, with the lower midrange having some emphasis. I found deeper male vocals to benefit from this, so if you listen to rock (especially grunge) it will sound pretty good. Really, any music with guitars will sound good here. Female vocals sound excellent, with proper emphasis added. Overall the midrange follows the typical V-shape implementation of being recessed, though it does lack some note weight.

Treble

The treble shows good extension has a slightly warm sound, and is very open and airy. Instruments are nicely layered, but in more complex tracks it can start to sound limiting from a slight loss of detail. There’s just the faintest sibilance or sharpness present, but it really depends on the track. Listening to something like Radiohead’s Reckoner, where the cymbal hits can sound ear-shattering on IEMs with a high emphasis on the treble, sounds pleasant on the G1 which just a slight sharpness to give you the detail and impact of each cymbal hit.

Soundstage and Imaging

The 7Hz G1 has a very wide and deep soundstage and helps bring the sound out of your head. Height is above average, so anything with spatial presence will be accurately portrayed here. What also helps with this is the excellent imaging performance, which punches way above its price. This is the most open and accurate single DD IEM I’ve ever listened to.

All of these properties make the G1 an excellent companion for listening to the likes of Pink Floyd and Lana Del Ray. The open-sounding nature really makes live recordings sound great, such as the live versions of Morrissey’s Jack the Ripper or Alice in Chains’ Frogs. Otherwise, I feel like the G1 is fairly limited when it comes to its versatility.

Gaming

Competitive FPS gaming demands precision in audio positioning. The G1’s imaging capabilities deliver exactly it, and the holographic soundstage creates a three-dimensional audio environment where every sound effect has its place. Call of Duty multiplayer works great with the G1, as does Halo MCC multiplayer.

Story-driven gaming reveals another dimension of the G1’s capabilities. The open-sounding nature of the IEMs allows games like Skyrim and Cyberpunk 2077 to have the sound and music feel as if it’s all around you, helping with immersion. Even the recently updated Half-Life 2 sounds excellent when using the G1, despite the odd and sometimes broken audio mix that the game has for headphones.

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Good gaming audio shouldn’t demand premium pricing. The 7Hz G1 helps this by offering what I would consider excellent gaming audio for just $35. On top of that, it sounds pretty good for most music genres, but I would say it favors more electric guitar-oriented ones. Orchestral and acoustic genres didn’t sound that great to me on the G1. If you want something that’s more analytical, and more of an all-rounder, I’d suggest checking out the Tripowin x 0DiBi Vivace for a similar price. You gain detail, resolution, and balance, but lose out on the bass and open sound that the G1 has, especially for any type of gaming.

The 7Hz G1 is an overall good-sounding IEM if you like the V-shape sound signature and want an open and airy sound, making it perfect for those interested in competitive gaming and some music listening. The included accessories definitely reflect the budget price, but for a fun-tuned IEM, I think that can be forgiven if your use case suits what the G1 offers.

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