Ziigaat Cinno : True Neutral, Mellow Bliss

Some may be familiar with Ziigaat through its NUO series which gain attention for its one of best budget can offer, the Cinno, their more expensive option, is gaining my attention for its distinct tuning.

This is the second IEM I've tried from Ziigaat after the Nuo. thanks to Linsoul especially Kaitlyn for sending me the sample. You can buy or find it here;

https://www.linsoul.com/products/ziigaat-cinno/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKP13PXM/

Please note that my impressions are based on my personal preferences, so everything I write here is subjective. Let's start by discussing the Packaging & Accessories:



Cinno Come with compact packaging with very basic accessories, maybe this one–way too basic for it's price. The Package includes:
- IEMs
- Basic cable
- 3 pair of ear tips
- Warranty paper



While the essentials are covered, the overall package feels a bit lacking compared to other options at this price point. The included cable feels somewhat flimsy and doesn’t have that premium feel, which might disappoint those who prefer a sturdier cable. Additionally, the absence of a carrying case seems like a missed opportunity to add extra value.

Design, Build Quality, And Fitting:



The Ziigaat Cinno is impressively lightweight and compact, especially considering it houses five drivers (1 a 10mm Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) dynamic driver + 4 balanced armature (BA) drivers
). I'm uncertain about the material it's made of. It appears to be plastic, but it is of good quality and somewhat similar to resin material. Plus, it uses a flat 2-pin connector, which is a reliable choice for many IEMs.

My Impression & Setup:

I'm using the Cinno with an IBasso DC07 Pro, OCC cable, and Dunu S&S eartips.



Sound Signature:

Cinno offers a unique, non-mainstream sound with a truly neutral profile, thanks to its anti-harman tuning. This tuning effectively controls resonances, providing a genuinely balanced listening experience without the brightness often found in other IEMs that claim to be neutral.

Bass: i kinda like how this bass soundlike, it maintains a neutral character with good-layered and textured, but the lacks of significant impact and rumbly depth, which might not satisfy those looking for more visceral low-end presence. The subbass has quite natural decay which Surprisingly can catch some fast paced bass beat too, The mid-bass is a unique one, it features a somewhat reverb effect with resounce thump, it creating sort of atmospheric feels that i find very engaging.

Testing Songs:
- "I Will Remember" by TOTO
- "GOLD (GOLD)" by Moon Byul
- "Amazonia" by Gojira
- "Dead Inside" by Muse
-  
"Without Me" by Eminem

Mids: The low-mid of this IEM is more dominant, with male vocals having a strong note weight, which also makes female vocals sound pretty sweet. the upper is playing safe and i think one of best i tried, since my playlist goes by many Kpop tracks that some iems find it struggling, especially those tuned with Harman, which sometimes pushes the upper mids too high. This one is very laid-back; however, the upper mids can sometimes make vocals feel a bit pushed back and lacking in airiness, but it adds sweetness and avoids any sibilance. Overall, with this kind tuning it gives the mids a sense of spaciousness, creating an impression of being in a concert hall.

Testing Songs:
"I Feel it Coming" by The Weekend, Daft Punk
- "Nobody Else" by AILEE
- "La La Lost You (Acoustic Version)" by NIKI
- "Love Lee" by AKMU
- "Still There" by Day6

Treble–It offers a laid-back high-end; it may not be the crispiest and most extended, but it has a luster that makes listening to treble instruments like electric guitar and violin enjoyable. It doesn't sound muddy or muffled at all. If you're treble-sensitive folk's or looking for an IEM for long listening sessions, this iems is worth considering—probably one of the safest treble I've tried, in a good way.

Testing Songs:
- "The Pot" by TOOL
- "Son para Ti" by Sierra Maestra
- "My Lips" by AILEE
- "Nightfall" by Syncatto
- "Light On" by Sublime With Rome

Technical Performance:

Timbre is quite natural for such a hybrid driver, it doesn't has metalic that i always find in BA driver configuration, The imaging is pretty good for its price, it easily distinguish different instruments, which is great for gaming as well. The soundstage is notablly wide, it has a subtle reverb effect from it's bass create spacious feel when it strike. Overall, the soundstage presentation is engaging with a grand, airy quality, though it lacks some of the dynamic range and detail retrieved on more analytical set.

Pros:
- Compact and ultra lightweight design.
- Atmospheric, well-layered, and textured bass.
- Spacious and engaging soundstage for it's price.
- Unique, neutral, anti-harmonic tuning.
- Suitable for treble-sensitive folks due to its safe yet engaging treble.

Cons:
- Need some tweak such as changing cable for better performance, and finding right tips is kinda must.
- Treblehead will not find joy with this
- At $99, the accessories are way too basic
- Tuning may not suit everyone.

Conclusion:

The lightweight design and unique anti-harmonic tuning of the Ziigaat Cinno are impressive, offering a very neutral sound profile. Despite its excellent comfort and spacious sound, its overall value might be diminished by basic accessories like a fragile cable and the absence of a carrying case. The tuning might not appeal to everyone, but I personally find it enjoyable. If you’re looking for a mellow, non-tiring IEM for laid-back listening sessions, the Cinno could be a perfect choice.

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