Seeing an audio product get so hyped while being there for the whole journey is a first for me, and it wasn't even a case of a single reviewer kicking things off, either. Nay, the popularity of the 7Hz Timeless grew organically on forums, Reddit, and Discord servers alike. After all, this was a brand that had previously failed to leave a strong impression. Requests came one after the other for reviews, and I have to say I sat on this review sample for longer than I would have liked since I was inundated by a few embargo reviews recently. I am happy thus that the hype behind the 7Hz Timeless is backed by its actual performance as there is a lot to like here.

First impressions last long, and holding the box itself tells you there's something substantial inside in more ways than one. The case is heavy but very functional while still looking nice and different enough from the norm. Treading this balance of unique aesthetics and functionality continues with the IEMs, which lok weird—almost to the point of being so for the sake of it. But this is thankfully a facade that works out by having the actual insertion points molded ergonomically enough to be a non-issue for most average ears. Those with a smaller pinna may want to look elsewhere, though; it can be painful to fit in some cases. This really is where I am seeing a potentially concerning trend with 7Hz, wherein the ball is dropped at the last minute on an otherwise good design. This continues with the ear tips that are supposedly for different preferences, but good luck finding out which does what in the absence of any first-party help identifying them as such. The changed filter, measured channel imbalance, and ongoing, general supply-chain issues may also be behind the potential QC concerns. 7Hz has put a big spotlight on its operation now, and time will tell how well it can manage things during a time of unexpectedly high demand.

The demand is there for a reason, though, and I am not going to let the potential what-ifs compound your decision making. As listed above, there are more valid things to note, but for the $200–220 price point, it's hard to complain much. Tonality-wise, the 7Hz Timeless is a very good case of taking what works well in the market and upscaling it to appeal to many. With many strengths and a few weaknesses, the 7Hz Timeless may not be the second coming some hail it as, but the strengths are so well-executed that I have no hesitation recommending it.