Overview

ZiiGaat is a Shenzhen-based brand that transitioned from 10+ years of OEM/ODM work to a consumer lineup. The catalog spans hybrids (Arcanis, Cincotres, Odyssey, Cinno), a single-DD entry (Nuo), a pure-BA model (Luna), and collaborations (Arcadia/Arete/ESTRELLA). Official listings show Crescent 279 USD, Luna 379 USD, Arcanis 399 USD, Odyssey 229 USD, Cinno 69 USD on the site[6][10]. In the ultra-budget tier, Nuo appears at 23.20 USD at retail[4].

Scientific Validity

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Independent data remain limited but include Cincotres FR on an IEC-711 clone coupler (with the usual >10 kHz caveat)[1]. Arcanis is a 2DD+5BA hybrid with dual-DD isobaric loading, ~9 dB at 20 Hz, and THD 0.42% listed as manufacturer specs[2]. Odyssey lists 1DD+3BA (Knowles RAF 32873 ×2 / RAD 33518), THD 0.05%, and 20 Hz–23 kHz as manufacturer specs[3]. The scarcity of cross-model third-party distortion/unit-variance data keeps the score moderate.

Technology Level

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Designs emphasize solid, established topologies: isobaric dual-DD for sub-bass headroom (Arcanis) and a Topology DD + Knowles BAs (Odyssey) with multi-way passive crossovers[2][3]. Execution looks competent; novelty is modest.

Cost-Performance

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Computed from two representative models (equal weight), using the cheapest equal-or-better alternatives.

• Cinno (69 USD): We could not find a cheaper equal-or-better set; TRUTHEAR HEXA (89.99 USD) is widely measured and costs more → CP = 1.0[4][9].
• Arcanis (399 USD): Moondrop Blessing 3 (359.99 USD) serves as the lower-priced benchmark at a similar performance tier → CP = 359.99 USD ÷ 399 USD ≈ 0.9[2][7].

Company CP (average) = (1.0 + 0.9)/2 ≈ 0.95 → 1.0 (rounded to one decimal).

Reliability & Support

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Published policies include a 1-year IEM warranty, 3-month cable warranty, 30-day sealed returns (buyer pays return shipping), and a 7-day opened return with 35% restocking[5]. The consumer track record is young; long-term reliability data are still limited.

Rationality of Design Philosophy

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Studio-balanced tunings and driver allocation are reasonable, but greater transparency—especially broad third-party measurements—would strengthen claims on low distortion and sub-bass output[1][2][3].

Advice

In the 200–400 USD range, Odyssey (229 USD) and Arcanis (399 USD) are natural in-house picks[2][3]. Externally, Blessing 3 (359.99 USD) remains a strong reference competitor to Arcanis[7]. For entry buyers, Cinno (69 USD) is aggressive for its configuration, while Nuo (23.20 USD) is among the cheapest viable options—though waiting for more third-party data is prudent[1][4].

References

[1] Bloom Audio — “ZiiGaat Cincotres Frequency Response” (IEC-711 note)
https://bloomaudio.com/blogs/measurements-database/ziigaat-cincotres-frequency-response

[2] ZiiGaat — “ZiiGaat Arcanis” (2DD+5BA, isobaric, ~9 dB @ 20 Hz, THD 0.42% as listed)
https://www.ziigaat.com/products/ziigaat-arcanis

[3] ZiiGaat — “ZiiGaat Odyssey” (1DD+3BA, Knowles IDs, THD 0.05%, 20 Hz–23 kHz as listed)
https://www.ziigaat.com/products/ziigaat-odyssey

[4] HiFixAudio — “ZiiGaat Nuo” (example retail price 23.20 USD)
https://hifixaudio.com/products/ziigaat-nuo

[5] ZiiGaat — “Returns & Warranty” (30-day sealed; 7-day opened w/ 35% restock; warranty terms)
https://www.ziigaat.com/pages/returns-warranty

[6] ZiiGaat — “All Products” (pricing snapshot & lineup)
https://www.ziigaat.com/collections/all

[7] Linsoul — “Moondrop Blessing 3” (359.99 USD)
https://www.linsoul.com/products/moondrop-blessing3

[8] Linsoul — “7HZ x Crinacle Zero:2” (24.99 USD)
https://www.linsoul.com/products/7hz-x-crinacle-zero-2

[9] ShenzhenAudio — “TRUTHEAR HEXA” (89.99 USD)
https://shenzhenaudio.com/products/truthear-hexa-1dd-3ba-hybird-earphones-with-0-78-2pin-cable-earbuds

[10] ZiiGaat — Home/All Products (additional price & lineup confirmation)
https://www.ziigaat.com/

(2025.8.15)