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I am needing to replace my curent IEM for at a maximum budget of around $100 dollars MAXIMUM I was thinking of either the KZ ZS10 Pro 4BA+1DD 5 Driver In-Ear HiFi Metal Earphones with Stainless Steel Faceplate, 2 Pin Detachable Cable (With Mic, Blue) for $56USD But then I saw the 1MORE Quad Driver for $100USD on sale I am looking for some bass but clear audio for podcast and not to be uncomfortable. I am also open to other suggestions but they need to be IEM as these will be used mostly out and about and need to be something I can curl up put in my pocket so not overhead or wireless buds cases. I'm not interested in wireless but also NEEDS to have a MIC as it is something I do use. Thanks for any advice offered.
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I have a meshify 2 case and a pair of KZ ZSN Pro X. When plugging them into the front panel of the case, the sound is muffled and very distorted unless I rotate the connector into a certain position. I am very confused because any other headphones work fine in that jack, and the KZ themselves work fine whenever plugged into anything else, inlcuding the back of the motherboard. I would love to get an idea of what might be casusing this as it's incredibly annoying. Thanks!
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When I connect my headphone in to my phone I'm getting some metallic effect on the sound, but that's not the headphone, because it works perfectly well on my PC. So there's something I can do about it without opening my phone? It's a pocophone f1 and a kz as10
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So I recently jumped on the cheap China IEM bandwagon by purchasing KZ earbuds on Amazon. They're around $10~$20. They come with two different metal nozzles for changing the sound profile. I just use the shorter nozzle because they fit my ear better. The ED7s are still on their way (1+ months of shipping), so I got the ED9 model with 2 day shipping for an extra cost. Here are some brief impressions: - The build quality trumps any "Brand" (Philips, SONY etc...) earbuds under $50. You get metal earbuds, with a soft springy cable and lots of tension reliefs at each junction. One word: SOLID. - They have a weird, not-so-ergonomic shape with long hexagonal barrels. They're also quite large (for an earbud) and heavy, because METAL. - With the right ear-tip you can easily get a seal and they just fit. So comfort is fine. - There is just the right amount of bass, but the bass doesn't extend far (i.e. almost no sub-bass). - Vocals are recessed, which is kind of a bummer. I am used to forward vocals on the Philips SHP 9500 and Philips M1. - The highs feel uneven. It's too bright, almost abrasive. Listening to MacDemarco's album 2 was almost painful. But it's fortunately not as bad as a Superlux headphone That said, the blah treble makes them sound a bit thin, and that's not good. - The soundstage is pretty amazing for earbuds. I can easily hear some of the quieter things happening in the background of some songs. To be honest, I am a little bit disappointed. These earbuds are amazing for the price (as in not super shrill and thin like the overrated Philips 3590), but that price is so low that you may as well get something WAYYY better around $60 or less. Heck, $40. It's just a case of "you get what you pay for", and "don't believe the hype". I know we're not comparing apples to apples here, but something like a Skullcandy Navigator for $24 or a $40 JBL S300 sounds so...MUCH...BETTER!! There must be something equivalent with earbuds. I'd appreciate it if someone would recommend me a set of warm earbuds without shrill, thin sounding, unpleasant treble. That just annoys me, because I feel like I blew $60 on several pairs of lousy cheap earbuds. /rant.
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So I just got my pair of KZ ATE after patiently waiting for a month. The online reviews made it seem like a miracle! These KZ ATEs are praised to the high heavens! I like the overall sound that they have, especially the bass. The EQ is spot on...except for this weird thing going with the treble. It just has a tendency to SsSSSSSSSSSSs every time the letter "S" comes up in a song lyric. It's a huge deal breaker. I don't know why no reviewer on the internet pointed this flaw out. It's so apparent!
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Hello! My name is Mat and I've been using the AS10's for 3 months now. Recently I've wanted to do a review and since I've used these quite a bit I decided to review them. Pros: >Decently priced >Good looking >Great bass >Good mids Cons: >Muddy compared to KSC75's >Highs are a bit cloudy >Crappy stock cable >Stock tips leave a lot to be desired My thoughts: At first I really liked the AS10's but since my purchase of KSC75's i can only give them a 3/5 review. The sound is decent. Great female vocals. Lots of bass. But they lack a bit of clarity and soundstage. The stock cable is better than the usual OEM IEM cable but even my 6$ 6 core TRN cable beats it. The cable just tangles a lot and the V some times gets stuck on my shirt. Stock tips are instantly replaceable. At first they seem nice but after a bit of break in they become really soft and struggle to stay in my ear.
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The KZ ZST is an off-the-shelf 'in-ear monitor' with a modest pricetag of just $20 from Amazon. This low entry cost is affordable and easy to invest in for the average consumer, so I thought I would pick these earphones up after seeing multiple reviews praising these as one of the most affordable pieces of hi-fi to come out of China, with the visuals and features to match and blend in with the big guns. I bought the colored purple & blue version and later found out that there may be a deviation between the black carbon fiber shelled KZ ZST and the colorful version of the KZ ZST, the difference of which is merely a bump in low-end and a sprinkle of more high-end. I don't think they're terribly different and so I'll be writing my review on the perspective of the colorful version of these earphones. I've had these for about a week, and sank in around 10 hours, whether it was at my desk at home, or out and about on commutes or at work. The KZ ZST earphones feature a dual-driver setup, specifically a single Dual Dynamic accompanied by a single Balanced Armature. They also feature a dual-pin removable cable which terminates into a right-angle L-plugged 3.5mm headphone jack. Coming from my daily drivers the FiiO FH5, the move down to a dual-driver setup had my expectations somewhat low, but I still anticipated what kind of sound quality and signature the KZ ZST would produce. The design of the KZ ZST are quite nice, with their colorful faceplate along with the signage of the 'ZST' moniker. The shell is also shaped ergonomically to universally fit ears of all shapes and sizes, which is a plug as this creates a nice seal for most people. The design is vastly different from other $20 earphones found on the market, I love that KZ has gone above and beyond to make the ZST look premium and stylish. While it is a plastic construction, the plastics are fairly solid and are actually transparent to display the internal workings of these earphones, such as the big dynamic driver up front with the balanced armature next to it. The cable is also fairly good, but nothing stellar. It is a dual-pin detachable cable that is fairly thin and unbraided, so it's prone to tangling which is a shame. The terminators at the middle and end of the cable are also made of this odd rubbery plastic which doesn't scream quality to me. I feel as if the cable is where KZ had to cut corners and it shows in how crudely-constructed the cable is. On the flip side, the addition of the hooks at the end of the cable where the earphones connect is great, it has this memory construction which contours to your ear once you have put these on, and they are awesome. I can forgive the flaws of the KZ ZST for this subtle touch of flair and care as this is one thing about the KZ ZST that I did not expect would be done right, especially for this price point. Highs: The highs are exceptionally bright to the point where is very noticeable sibilance and hiss. While the highs in something like female vocals are nicely pronounced, the sibilance is there and it hinders the listening experience. The sibilance does not take away from the whole thing though, as songs like Ariana Grande's 'God is a woman' still manage to keep the bright and colorful vocals in check whilst not kneecapping the other frequency ranges. I might be beating a dead horse, but the highs are piercingly bright for me, and I usually prefer bubbly and colorful highs. Mids: The mids are the KZ ZST's kryptonite. The mids are not as pronounced as the lows or highs, and are quite quiet and shy in comparison to both, creating a very V-shaped sound signature. When listening to something like Twice's 'Knock Knock', the mids in the instrumental sound very far back as the highs and lows grunt their way forward in the composition. The mids are also not particularly well-separated either, instrumentals tend to sound very close and claustrophobic, even though highs and lows sound airy and wide. Drake's 'One Dance' is also another example of this, the instrumentals while noticeable and distinguishable, the soundstage just isn't there. Lows: The lows are where the KZ ZST shines along with the highs. The lows are nicely pronounced and punchy. Eminem's 'Til I Collapse' makes the most of the KZ ZST's awesome lows. The 1-1-2 drums are deep and punchy while still not muddling the mids and highs. Childish Gambino's 'This Is America' is another great example of the lows of these earphones. The rumbling low tone throughout the song is greatly pronounced and doesn't interefere with the other frequencies which is exactly how lows should be done. I will now listen to some songs using the KZ ZST. I have these directly hooked up to my PC which is using a Sound Blaster Audigy Fx card, however there is no additional EQ tweaks enabled, as I want to listen to music with these with as stock of an experience as possible. Similarly to my other reviews, I will be listening to music using the 320kbps audio quality from Spotify as I feel this is a good representaion of the average consumer who would be likely to stream music using something like Apple Music or Spotify. I'm going to comment on particular sections as a whole instead of commenting on particular parts of the song like I do for full album reviews. Song 1 - BTS (방탄소년단) - Mic Drop (Hip-Hop K-pop) Intro: The bass is outrageously pronounced and punchy here. The synth while having a dirty sound, is super clear and pronounced. The intro is a real head-banger thanks to the awesome punchy lows produced here. The bass is also not overly warm or muddy here which is excellent for the listening experience. Verse 1: This is where the mids get to play around a bit, and it's a modest and subtle detailing from the mids here. The highs and mids in the vocals are clear and nicely-detailed, with the bass still hitting hard and contributing to the composition well as it does not interfere or muddle the other frequencies. Overall so far, there is an awesome blend of bass from the lows and the enhanced detailing from the combined strength of the mids and highs. Pre-Chorus: The highs and mids are utilized well here, the vocals are clear and detailed, with the intrsumentals also sounding clear albeit a bit bright. Chorus: The lows are definitely the contributing factor here. They create so much punch and deepness to the song. The vocals and instrumentals are also nicely-staged and clear, but the lows stand out a lot. Verse 2: Similarly to the first verse, the lows stand back a bit which allows the mids and highs to develop. The dual driver setup is used well here in both verses. Bridge: I can't speak enough about the level of excellence the lows have, not just in this song, but in general. The single dynamic driver is awesome at low-end reproduction and since it's separated from the balanced armature, manages to just go nuts without muddling anything else up. It stands on its own legs. Song 2 - John Travolta - Greased Lightnin' (70's Pop) Intro: The intro to Greased Lightnin' is farily simple and is honestly more a show of the soundstage than anything else. The small stings are nicely pronounced after the small whispery yet clear dialogues. Verse 1: The mids are surprisngly nice here, the instrumentals such as the tamborine and the piano are clear and sharp, with Travolta's vocals also warm and husky. This is one of those times where the $20 price tag is shocking for how good the sound reproduction from the KZ ZST can be depending on the situation of the composition. Chorus: The chorus is beautifully presented using the KZ ZST. The vocals are well-separated from the subvocals and the piano medley. I love that I can also distinguish the light saxophone mid-way through the chorus too. Everything is nicely detailed and clear. Verse 2: Similarly to the first verse, this part is also nicely-presented thanks to how the KZ ZST are tuned. The subvocals are nice and clear too and also well-separated from Travolta's main vocal as well as the instrumentals. Bridge: So the bridge being mainly an instrumental solo, there is a lot of emphasis on instrumentation separation and clear detailing. The KZ ZST do this perfectly. The saxophones, pianos, drums, everything is greatly blended together to create an awesome instrumental bridge. I really did not expect much buying into the KZ ZST for a mere $20. I expected at most tinny highs and overly muddy highs. But what I got after some time with these is detailed and clear albeit a bit bright highs, decent mids, and amazing lows. I was definitely caught off guard with these. The design of these is great as well, they fit right into a modern in-ear monitor design with the universal, ergonomic fit. The addition of the removable cable is also a bonus, and at the $20 price tag as well, which allows for easy replacement of cables should the one that came with the KZ ZST breaks, but even then, the cable would probably come out to be almost half the price of the buds themselves which is mind-blogging to contextualise. So overall, these are great earphones for the everyday person, there is minor sibilance and the mids aren't very pronounced with that V-shaped sound signature, but the overall aesthetics, fit, and the sound quality of these earphones more than make up for it. Couple this with 320kbps audio such as Spotify streaming, and you've got yourself some capable earphones to take around wherever you go.
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Hi y'all, My YouTube feed is occupied with KZ ZS10 "unboxing reviews", none of which are terribly informative. I gathered that the ZS10 do not have piercing highs, which is very surprising coming from KZ...Anyway, I'd like to find out more about the ZS10 before a make a purchase that I will inevitably regret. It's not like the ZS10 is around $10, it's closer to $40. So, what do you think of the ZS10? Are there any informative reviews out there?
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Hi, Does anyone own the KZ ES4 or KZ ZSA? What do you think of them? I read that the ES4 is rather good. But the ZSA doesn’t get much love sadly. I just ordered these to “review” (more like listening to them for 4 minutes and coughing up an impression). You’ll hear from me in 2 weeks
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So I wanted to jump on the KZ hype-train several months ago and I can't help it, I feel let-down. The hype on Head-fi is unbelievable, with folks saying something like "I have this really expensive earphone, but I end up using my KZs more often". So I ordered several pairs over the year: - KZ ED9. Super fatiguing with boomy bass, recessed mids and screaming treble. The overall sound is very thin and hollow. - KZ ED7. Pretty darn good. Warmish sound with forward mids, rolled off treble and light bass. It sounds pretty balanced, some may say dull. I like these. - KZ ATE. Fun punchy bass, recessed mids and weird treble that sounds sibilant. Not the worst thing out there, but the sibilance is really annoying. - KZ ZSE. Warm sound signature which I like. Sloppy bass that bleeds into the mids. Soft treble with some sibilance, but not as bad as ATE. Mids are strangely forward. Sounds kinda congested. Gets overwhelmed with busy songs. - KZ ZS5 (V2). Wow! These things have a lot of detail! The bass is punchy and fast, the mids are slightly recessed but not annoyingly so. However, too much treble! Sibilance. Sounds kinda thin, but not as bad as the ED9. Excluding the ED7 which sounds pretty darn good, I wouldn't recommend any of the KZ earphones I tried because of sibilance/piercing treble problems. The mids are kinda recessed and unnatural as well. What do you think of KZ?