I just got a pair of KZ ZS10 Pros and I think they’re fantastic. With dozens of choices out there, your reviews helped tremendously. You saved me about $100 and many hours of research.
@@emiliosagichnicht7521 the channel is meant for those who play in a church worship team/group, as mentioned in the first few seconds of the video. As a non religious person, the video was still super helpful, despite not personally being a part of a church worship team :)
Man it is already a couple of years that I am following these tutorials For worship musicians. And let me tell you they are the best tutorials about music studio and live gigs around. Great explanations! thank you very much!
I have been using Shure SE215’s with custom mould sleeves for a few years. They have served their purpose but due to the moulds not fitting properly anymore I needed to either get new moulds or try something new. Whilst the SE215’s + custom mould sleeves served their purpose, I haven’t been totally satisfied with them and after watching this and other videos I decided to try the newer KZ ZS10 Pro-X and so far I have to say I’m extremely impressed with these. They are a complete step up from the SE215’s in sound and surprisingly they fit better and I get better isolation from external sources. They also stay in place better than the custom moulds!
I have 215s and never knew about custorm moulds. I have the KV-AS10..was thinking about the KZ--ZS10 Pro X, how much low end do you hear with yours..? I'm a drummer. Now for tips, I use the good old foam tips. Got use to them when I use Foam Ear Protection at work in a printing co. LOUD.
One question, the kz in ear in amazon comes in 2 types with mic and without mic. Their prizes varies a lot, are there any difference in quality? Please explain.
If you are using them as in-ear monitors stay away from the built-in mic cables, they can cause some issues depending on what system you use for monitors.
Bought my KZ ZS10 pro's a week ago and they're the best sounding things I've ever put on my ears. No matter the price. Considering they're only $45 , it's not even a question if it's a buy. I also have ES 4s, don't recommend not good. The ZS5'S are incredible for the price, but ZS10 pros are best.
@@sktakis Yes I have several KZs, both the dual driver and the 5 driver. For the price (around $23), the KZ ZST Pros are awesome. I would get those before spending more!
As someone new to the audio scene, my KZ ZSN Pro X already sound superb, like as far as audio gear that i've tried, it's the best. Im looking to upgrade to the ZS10 pro soon. I can't imagine how much better it'd sound
Switched from 215's to KZ AS10's today, and wow! They sound significantly better. Personally I don't agree that 215's are comfortable and an easy fit... I've been struggling to keep them in my ears for years now, constantly having to push them back in to get a seal and hear the low end, no matter which tips I use. I'm really impressed with the AS10's, which sound significantly better to me, and kept a perfect seal all service.
I’m assuming you probably tried a few of the different size/material tips with the 215s? I am fortunate that I’ve never had an issue with the 215s (or 315s); I found the foam tips to be the best for getting rid of stage noise and are incredibly comfortable, I’ve worn them for literally hours on end with no issues. I did a huge gig (like 30,000 people) that was about 2 hours long. They stayed put despite my head banging, stage noise was a minimum (guitar cabs maxed out around me, I was playing my drums as hard and loud as I could), and I heard everything I needed to at a comfortable volume level. I’m glad the AS10s are working out for you though! I think my next step is custom molded stuff, I just don’t want to drop the coin for it lol
@@FOSSIL13drumsi totally agree.. im using 215 on my everyday gig.The first time i used it on stage, i thought i bought the fake ones. But when i started to put on the largest foam ear tip... it sounded huge.. u just need to tweak everything from the mixing board.make sure that all the sound of the instrument will come out on ur 215, or else everything will sound muffled..
as I'm watching this, I have the SE-215's in my ears. if you're thinking about dropping ~85 to 90 bucks on them do it, and invest like 12-19 dollars into Dekoni Gemini tips, trust me its an amazing combo
@@DonJohn87_YT After having used two pairs of them now (and not owning them anymore) I can kind of agree with this, they have decent sound and fit me really well but there are definitely better options out there for people without weird ears nothing fits in lol
I grabbed a couple of the ZS10 pros for me and my girlfriend in black and blue to use for casual listening instead of the typical stock ear buds that come with Samsung phones. I must say that we both love them for the fit and sound considering the price and compared to the galaxy buds. I think I'll be happy to try some foam tips for both of us to try for added comfort and maybe some nicer looking and feeling cables in the future.
galaxy buds, apple pods and all that that might or might not come with a phone or anything from apple is considered worst from the worst, so realy anything you would buy from big brands for same price would sound considerably better.
@@racistpixel1017 yeah your right comparing them to trash is going to be a obvious outcome haha. I have a pair of hifiman sundara at my destop and find that even though they have very different sound profile, the overall sound quality you can get with a iem for a relatively low amount of money compared to headphones is impressive. I'm just excited to have been so blown away by my first entry level item in the iem world, so many affordable goodness out there to try.
Thank you very much...this video saved me lots of money. I bought the ZS10 Pros and i was so surprised how awesome they sound. I wanted to buy 3 more models for my father and my nephews. Then i found out they have those with 8 Drivers and though they cost at the moment something like 90Euros compared to the 35Euros for the ZS10s i thought i go for the BEST. But the comfort on the ZS10s is already on the edge for long term usage, and you tell me now the comfort is heavier on the 16s and that the sound is not worth the upgrade. I will order more ZS10s now. Thanks buddy ! Appreciated, exactly what i was looking for ! Keep it up ! . best regards from Germany
Like your well paced, laid back style of review of the budget IEMs. I have the KZ ZS10 pro. Out of the box they sound a bit bright, even harsh. However, after 200 hours burn in and swap with the foam tips, they sound so good. I could hear the details I never heard before with other earphones. I'm glad that I got the ZS10 pro.
@@divyanshraghuwanshi457 Exactly. I have a KZ ZST that hisses at me because of low impedence + high sensitivity, and after a year I don't hear the hissing anymore. I just got used to it.
I'm listening to this with my KZ ZS10 Pro's that I've had for about a year now and damn these things can take serious abuse. I use them for everything, travelling, doing work around the yard, you name it. Never gave me trouble and they sound solid. I'm thinking about upgrading though and the Whizzer HE01 look like a wicked pair. I'd be dope to see you review them.
can i sleep with it? wire or a plugs wont break? are realy these kz good for casual music listener who want quality audio. i mean looks like sz10 pro for 30 money sounds better than big brands 100 money offerings O_o how is that possible...
@@racistpixel1017 The wires and plugs are in just as good a condition as when I bought them aside from a bit of corrosion around the connections which are relatively easy to clean but it shows through the translucent material to an extent. Sleeping with them depends on the size and depth of your ears. I personally don't sleep with earphones so I can only theorize that they may be fine to sleep with since they're not super bulky and are quite comfortable for extended periods of time.
Thank you for this video. I grabbed the T2G in ear monitors for my video editing. I got them and they sound great. Thanks again for the individual reviews.
I bought the KZ ZS10 Pros about 6 months ago. Something to consider for those of us with small ears, is the actual size of ear-buds. I can't use these, at all. They will not stay in my ears. They do sound good, but only briefly because they start slipping out. The SE215s that came with my unit stay in better. Not great, but better. Someday, I REALLY should try a molded set, but they aren't free.
You should have put foam tips on all of them, that way you are judging the actual IEM, vs many different tips that might or might not fit that well thus giving extremely different sound profiles. Something to consider in the future to rule out one factor that likely has a very large influence.
You'd get the same result using one pair of rubber/silicone tips for them all except they isolate sound better so will result in a more narrow, bass heavy sound.
@@Owen-np3wf That would be another way to do it as well just to make one less variable, but are you saying the silicone tips block out more sound or the foam ones? I’ve been feeling like the foam ones block out more but I’m interested in your take. Thanks for the reply!
@@johnnyh64 the silicone tips dont allow sound to pass through them like foam does as long as they fit your ear canal properly so they can can enhance the bass a little and make the sound feel a little more closed. Its just because it not a porous, soft material. Everyone has different ears though so I think foam might be better overall to get a fit 👍
This was a very helpful video, super informative. I have the Shure 215’s and agree with you. They are somewhat bright and lacking in the bass department. But they are 10 years old and very comfortable. However, based on your presentation, it may be time for a change. Thank you!
I think it is very important to consider what you are going to use the in-ears for. I bought the KZ ZS10 PRO based on David's review, but sent it back a day later. I mainly use the earphones as a musician and I experience the bass as way too loud with too much sound pressure to play comfortably. With my Shure SE535 in-ears (of which 1 earpiece is now broken) I could play keys or bass guitar for hours without any problems with my ears or an unpleasant feeling. So the KZ ZS10 PRO indeed have a sublime sound, but for live performance it is all a bit too much
My shure se535 also broke the R side!!! the L side is failing all the time. Considering the ZS10 pro, i play 7 strings guitars and low tunes, so maybe i need volume and definition on the bass.
Thanks for making this video. I used to own a pair of Shure SE215's but lost them a while back and need some new replacements. The SE215's were pretty good but I found they lacked a little detail and depth of bass. Having had a look at your video I'm torn between the KZ ZS10 Pro and TFZ T2. Whichever model I end up going for I would look to upgrade the ear tips and cable. How do these compare to the Shure SE215? Which has the least harsh sound? Thanks
Question from a musician who plans to play on stages again very soon (delusional, right?😂): I ordered a pair of KZ ZSN Pro X and the sound is incredible, especially for the price. Highs feel a bit harsh at times but what truly worries me is how much louder most KZ models are to more well known brand IEM’s. As in they can go so loud they could easily mess up your hearing and when you’re being mixed by an engineer that assumes your IEM’s have “normal” loudness sensitivity things could get quite dangerous. Thoughts?
Always love your reviews, David. Thanks for your hard work and commitment to your craft. Just curious, what happened the to KZ ZS5’s? We got some based on the first video, and have been very happy with them.
I did a similar test of budget (>100 $) IEMs when my church switched to in ear monitoring. I wanted to be able to give recommendations to our volunteers and actually set up a little test fitting and listening night. Models that I’ve tested are: KZ ZST KZ ZS10 MEE M6 Pro Tin T2 Tin T2 Plus SE215 BASN Bsinger BASN Bmaster IE 40 Pro (now IE 100 Pro) Honestly, I’m baffled by some of the positive ratings you’re giving. Here’s why: I let our volunteers try the IEMs out without giving them my opinions or telling them the prices. The consensus after about 30 minutes was: Sonically, the KZ ZST and M6 Pro are utter trash. STAY AWAY FROM THEM. And I’ve tried multiple specimens of the ZSTs. Their sound signature is borderline useless because it’s an absurd V-shape. The M6 Pros have a pretty wonky frequency response and sound pretty harsh. No one liked either of these. The ZS10 suffer from the same problem as many IEMs in this price range: ...you know, not bad, but... there’s just something off about them. Sibilant sounding, and a frequency response that’s just weird enough for me to not love them. Interestingly none of our volunteers liked the SE215 either. I think their days are over (and they should be). The only ones that stood out as genuinely good sounding (both in terms of balance and clarity) were the T2 Plus (VERY impressive, even compared to my 64 Audio A3e they’re decent), the BASN Bmaster (not perfect, and on the "warmer" side, but still clear sounding and a sure way of getting a balanced, clear sound), and the IE 40 Pro - which have a pretty silly 10k emphasis to be fair, but other than that they sound pleasant and neutral enough. Plus, they are really small which is a must for a lot of women. Their only downside is that their silicone tipy don’t isolate well and they only come with medium-sized foam tips.
Do you have any recommendations for distorted rock guitar players? My experience with in ears has been pretty awful. I played with some KZs and that was the thinnest and brightest guitar tone I have ever played. I just wanted the day to end after putting them on
@@EthanRom Oh man, I feel ya. Honestly I don’t believe in IEMs for specific use cases, but I play electric guitar with a variety of tones, so I can recommend the BASN Bmaster. If you would like something with a little more treble (kinda hifi-sounding, but in a good way) check out the Tin T2 Plus (not T2 Pro). They’re AMAZING for the money, and in my opinion amazing period. Kinda made me question whether it’s necessary to spend more than $100 on IEMs. My 64 Audio A3e are definitely better, but nowhere near 13 times as good.
These are really F#%*IN’ GOOD! My setup for these are: IEM: BLON BL-03. Custom Cable: Acid Purple Hart Audio PC-3: Dual Angled 2-pin (QDC) Balanced IEM Cable w/ a female 4-pin mini XLR and a male 4-pin mini XLR to a 90 degree 3.5mm TRS interconnect line. Custom Ear Tip: Midnight Purple Eartune Fidelity Custom IEM Ear Tip Altogether for me is the ultimate band for your buck in an IEM!
been using the kz zs10 pros for about a month now, theyre amazing. balanced and a bit punchy. you can really just lose yourself while listening to music. theyre swag
Great video, but what made you change your mind about the KZ AS16? last year video you liked them. now the real question is wish one will you recommend for a singer? I'm leaning more towards KZ AS16 or KZ AS10, please let me know what you think. thank you.
I’ve had a pair of M6 Pros for at least 4 or 5 years now. They’ve been awesome! I always assumed that more drivers = more clarity or general sound quality. Thanks for setting me straight on that. I do love the memory wire on mine too. They finally died as I was trying to clean out gunk and broke one tip ... I play keys, but also lead. So I need good vocals & good keys sound quality. You talked about your favourites being a scooped V EQ. Does that make them less good for vocals? What would you recommend for my context? Thanks tons! Great, thorough video.
I've had the MX2 Pros for a year and a half and wouldn't recommend Mee Audio. After almost a year I noticed the right side volume was much less than the right. They replaced them under warrantee. When I got the new one the left had much lower volume, they replaced that one. After another 6 months the right side is going out again. Their lifetime replacement program now requires that you pay for half the cost, so $50 to pay for headphones that should last longer than 6 months. I will never by Mee audio products again.
You gotta respect KZ for putting out the ZS10 pro, 10 drivers for less than 50$? That's straight bonkers man, for audio an audio layman like me, it might as well be my endgame
Pro drummer here: I own a lot of them. ZSN Pro X are my go-to studio tracking set for drums. Absolutely not lacking bass for my taste. Treble CAN be sibilant on some sources. ZS10 pro is fine, but to me not better for monitoring.´CCA10 is also fine, to me they are WAY more laid back than ZS10pro!, more neutral and more "boring" so better for mixing sessions. A set than many overlook are the super cheap KZ EDX that outperform ZST by miles. And they are actually good for mixing as well! Narrow imaging yes, but they are pretty neutral for a KZ and they have nice midrange. Together with my much more expensive Sonys i use them for mixing, if stuff sounds good there it will sound good on low level gear like phones and small radios and bad car stereos :-)
@@NaturalTherapyist there is no "perfect" as that is always subjective, but my first recommendation would be KZ ZS10 Pro, and for some ZSN Pro X.. they are cheap.. try them.
Thank you so much for the detailed review. Saves me the headache of deciding on all these options, debating between KZ ZS10 and TFZ... unless I should just drop the cash for moondrop starfield?
Hello, I'm a violinist, and I have the most expensive news kz, And sometimes the violin will go into distortion in the ears, I would love to recommend headphones that fit the violin, and most importantly since I need to hear all the musicians I have on stage, so I also need headphones that can accommodate all the musicians with the stage, and give me a pleasant sound in the ear. And that headphones will not collapse from the load of musicians inside the headset. I would love your recommendation?
The range of pricing and models are crazy! I have tried most of the premium models from UE to Bose and my go to are the KZ ZS10 Pro. When I was first introduced to them, I thought the guys was playing a joke with me. I tried them one day while doing sessions and was blown away. Even in my Drum Covers, I'll have the KZ ZS10 Pro models in. Nearly prefection! Nice review.
Thanks for the great video! I’m wondering what you’d recommend for smaller ears. I’m a guitarist who’s 5’6”, so me ears are on the smaller side,but not to the extreme. This will be my first IEM purchase, so I want to stay under $100 until I know if will permanently get rid of floor monitors. I’ve been considering the Shure SE215, Sennheiser IE 100, KZ ZS10 Pro, CCA C12 and BASN Bmaster, among others. Do you have any thoughts on these, or maybe a different option altogether? I appreciate your work…it’s really well done!
INCREDIBLE review! The only ones I ever got to use were the se215's a long time ago and as a drummer the lack of bass kinda turned me off to them but as they were the only pair I'd used, I didn't know what any other ones would sound like. Having a review that compares those to other really helped me. Will prolly go with the T2G's or maybe the zs10 pros if not.
@@gladysbaptiste3028 I'll be honest, I ran into a period where I need to be kinda careful with my money so I haven't had a chance yet. I've decided on the ZS10 Pro's when able though.
my zs10 pro life came to an end, the steel mesh came out of one of the earphones and eventually the entire steel frame tip from the plastic body breaking the wire. after several years of usage i came to the conclusion that they're not sturdy enough as with many iems & it had too bright treble of a profile to enjoy bass songs with. the volume was insanely high so never even went above 30% volume in regular use otherwise would damage my hearing in the long run. I've switched back to headphones. went with a sennheiser hd560s this time.
I was thinking about buying the KZ-AS12 till i seen your video. So the next ones I may want are the KZ-ZS10 Pro X. I do have the KZ-AS10..love them and the SE215. Being a drummer..2 words.. "Foam Tips"
If you would buy only one IEM for yourself and the choice is between KZ ZS10 Pro, CCA C10 Pro, CCA C12 and KZ ZSX which ones would you buy? And that you own and that you have only heard KZ ZSN Pro X. To emphasize that KZ ZS10 Pro, CCA C10 Pro, CCA12 I have at the same price of $ 30 only for KZ ZSX I should add about $ 5 more
Hi David, would you recommend the T2 G for keys players or would you have another top 1 pick for keys players? You specifically mentioned bass and drum players in the review.
How are the IE 100s compared to the IE 40 pro? I am trying to decide between these two options, IE 40 pro Clear or IE 100 pro Black. I like the clear look, and the 100s are around 11% more expensive in my country... I wil use them on stage in church (I play electric guitar) and for listening casual music with my phone while in public transport.. which ones would you take?
Well, done ! Excellent video. Wondering about your thoughts on a cable upgrade for the KZs. I was looking at the Westone, because it’s the longest; is the Westone cable compatible with the KZ in-ears?
Great video! I was looking to upgrade my cable for the KZ's. Is the Westone 2 pin cable compatible ? The KZ cables are too short. That's my biggest complaint with them.
What about sound isolation? I'm a drummer and I'm looking for something that will protect my ears. Everyone talks about audio quality but not so much on sound isolation, is this because it doesn't vary much? Will they all do a good job?
Hi! Great review! I have a concern and would appreciate your opinion. The Fiio FH3 has so many great reviews but the price is quite out of my budget. At the same time, I’ve been hearing a lot of good reviews about the CCA CA16 which has a 7BA+1DD as compared to the FH3’s 2BA+1DD. I’ve also heard many good review about the Moondrop Aria. Now, between the 3 - the Fiio FH3, the CCA CA16 and the Moondrop Aria, which one is best for you and why? Highly appreciate your expertise on this please? Thanks so much in advance!
zst x user here and i've gigged with them for years as a guitarist/singer. Trying to find a pair to try as an "upgrade" not that i need it, more just for more enjoyment if i can find a pair. I like the subs to kick, the highs and mids to be smooth - any recommendations let me know! :)
Recently switched to iem’s for gaming and without watching any reviews on youtube i went with the KZ ZS10 pro and LOVE them! Now all my over priced headsets are collecting dust 😢 Edit* can’t really sell them too because no one likes buying used headsets.
Greeting, I almost bought my first ones IEM, KZ ZSN PRO X and I had no experience with similar headphones before them, I was thrilled to hear them for the first time but also irritated my ears with too loud sound and aggressive high frequencies, but I soon got used to it. I am a musician and I create and playing music, so I have experience with many monitors speakers and headphones of larger format such as AKG K712 PRO, so I generally liked the sound ZSN PRO X. Now it came to me by Friday that I can buy very cheap CCA C12, CCA C10 PRO and KZ ZS10 PRO, and since I don't plan to change those headphones later, I'm interested in which ones are of the highest quality and is there a clear difference between them and mine ZSN PRO X which I already own? I listened to a lot of videos about them and read a lot of reviews and I can say that I am more confused than at the very beginning. Please help me. thanks in advance
It would probably depend largely on your budget and how many sets you need. The KZ ZSTs are the cheapest pair we reviewed and sound great for the price. You might check out our friends over on the Churchfront RUclips channel for different wireless and wired budget IEM hardware solutions, they cover some great options in detail.
@@GermineSealyVlogs i can tell you to look at fiios utws1 which turns your iems that have the mmcx connectro into true wireless iems, apparently its good for what it's supposed to do... another way is to use something like the fiio btr5 which is a dac amp receiver thingy to connect your headphones that way and just have the receiver clipped to your shirt
I've never used an IEM before abd I'm really curious to know how do these compare to a pair of wireless earbuds such as Jabra or sony in terms of sound quality. thanks
I picked up the CCA model a few months ago as my first set of in-ears. I don't have the same level of trained ear to be able to comment on the sonic quality, though I have found them generally pleasing. They have a ton more power than my bluetooth powerbeats3 that I use daily for general listening (especially in the low end). I also would agree that I have experience that you demonstrated in the video that the fit is perhaps 95% of what I would like. I am going to pick up some foam tips to give those a try to see if that helps. Thanks for the review!
Shure is only good about fit and comfort. Not sound. If you think Zs10 Pro is great, try Hzsound Heart Mirror :) It's way better than Zs10 Pro about tonality and timbre and i think it's a better set than Moondrop Aria or even Fiio FH3 about neutral sound and natural, forward vocals with best clarity / transparency. Treble area doesn't have any competitor! Airy with huge sound stage, pinpoint imaging and layering. Zs10 Pro has issues in tonality because of it's cross-overs that manages the drivers in it. Other than that, yes even the zs10 pro can beat way higher priced known brands these days...
whiich one is really good for back up Leads aside from primary consideration of vocalist i wanted to hear the instruments and the other singer +choir) in a kind of separate/more loose sound from me. Has output the is friendly to my ear drums even though the sound of all instrument and choir combined
I know maybe a newbie question as I never dig into those type of headphones I’m always listening music using apple wired EarPods and they produce the best sound experience for me out of all headphones I have ever tested. Do those monitors provide even better sound quality than apple EarPods?
Thank you for this video, I myself am a very budget conscious audiophile and looking for the best in fidelity that I can get while not spending a ridiculous amount of money on them, any suggestions for a good dac and or amp (preferably a mobile one so I can use it with my phone) that's not to expensive since IEMs are a bit sensitive to noise floor?
I have recently jumped into the IEM rabbit hole for music listening on the go. I have the KZ ZS10 Pro and was interested in the ZS AS16 but was not sure of spending $136 for them. Since the CCA sister brand to KZ usually compares pretty close I did find a set of CCA CA16's for $79 and thought with that price I would give those a try. First off I am older with mid 60 year old ears that have been subjected to their share of abuse and decades of rock concert attendance so take that into consideration in my opinion. I also have found I like the Alza SedanaEarFit tips and I switch cables to a 4.4 balanced output to use with a FiiO Q3 amp hooked to a Samsung Galaxy phone as my on the go music source. I also listen mainly to 60's, 70's and 80's classic rock and blues or blues based rock music as well as my main music type. My personal opinion, I like the CCA CA16 sound and although they are not exceptional anywhere they are very pleasing to listen to with a good separated response across all ranges which is exactly what I want for casual on the go music consumption. So this may be one you want to try at a better price point than their sister KZ's AS16 offerings. The CCA offering is an all plastic housing but its smooth edges feel good on the ear fit. Also I am one that likes a sort of "Sennheiser" sound profile and my main listening over the ear headphones for home use is a set of HD700's. Again many think these are to sharp or bright on the treble end and again I do want to mention that I am listening with mid 60 year old ears that have been abused so my opinion is from this vantage point and not much younger ears. I do feel sometimes that when engineers design different sound profiles they do take into consideration the different demographic groups and realize some profiles are designed more for one age group than another where hearing can be sharper or more degraded. I do have one more set on the way, a set of Blon 05s and at that point will limit my decent into the IEM rabbit hole. I refuse to get sucked in any deeper! lol!
@Sunday Sounds, if you think the TFZ is great check out the BLON BL-03 and BL01... Also, it's fairly widely acknowleged that the AS10 is the best tuned KZ to date, you might find it interesting to compare them to the ZS10 Pros.
We've heard great things about the BLON BL-03 as well. We did cover the KZ AS10 in ears in last years in-ear video, another great universal IEM, slightly bigger than the ZS10 Pros.
I just got a pair of KZ ZS10 Pros and I think they’re fantastic. With dozens of choices out there, your reviews helped tremendously. You saved me about $100 and many hours of research.
I am not a religious individual, but this video was really helpful when it came to picking up a pair of good earbuds on a budget. Thank you!
We're so glad!
I am quite confused, why does religion matter when picking headphones ?
@@emiliosagichnicht7521 the channel is meant for those who play in a church worship team/group, as mentioned in the first few seconds of the video. As a non religious person, the video was still super helpful, despite not personally being a part of a church worship team :)
Praise Jesus
Man it is already a couple of years that I am following these tutorials For worship musicians. And let me tell you they are the best tutorials about music studio and live gigs around. Great explanations! thank you very much!
I have been using Shure SE215’s with custom mould sleeves for a few years. They have served their purpose but due to the moulds not fitting properly anymore I needed to either get new moulds or try something new. Whilst the SE215’s + custom mould sleeves served their purpose, I haven’t been totally satisfied with them and after watching this and other videos I decided to try the newer KZ ZS10 Pro-X and so far I have to say I’m extremely impressed with these. They are a complete step up from the SE215’s in sound and surprisingly they fit better and I get better isolation from external sources. They also stay in place better than the custom moulds!
I have 215s and never knew about custorm moulds. I have the KV-AS10..was thinking about the KZ--ZS10 Pro X, how much low end do you hear with yours..? I'm a drummer. Now for tips, I use the good old foam tips. Got use to them when I use Foam Ear Protection at work in a printing co. LOUD.
@@deadave100 a lot more bass than the SE215’s 👍🏻
One question, the kz in ear in amazon comes in 2 types with mic and without mic. Their prizes varies a lot, are there any difference in quality? Please explain.
If you are using them as in-ear monitors stay away from the built-in mic cables, they can cause some issues depending on what system you use for monitors.
Thank you for the reply. I’m planned on using it as in ear monitor, so should stay away from the with mic cables.
@@SundaySounds Hi, do you plan on making an updated version of this? I’m curious
Bought my KZ ZS10 pro's a week ago and they're the best sounding things I've ever put on my ears. No matter the price. Considering they're only $45 , it's not even a question if it's a buy. I also have ES 4s, don't recommend not good. The ZS5'S are incredible for the price, but ZS10 pros are best.
Thank you for timestamping this video, it's much appreciated.
It's amazing how good buds under $100 can sound. I'm a fan of KZ
Have u used a lot of them? What is your prefferance?
@@sktakis Yes I have several KZs, both the dual driver and the 5 driver. For the price (around $23), the KZ ZST Pros are awesome. I would get those before spending more!
As someone new to the audio scene, my KZ ZSN Pro X already sound superb, like as far as audio gear that i've tried, it's the best. Im looking to upgrade to the ZS10 pro soon. I can't imagine how much better it'd sound
@@iammarkrojas try qkz vk 4 , it's cheaper
@@muhyusuf1263 i own 2 pairs. i don’t recommend getting them unless you like gambling. i have one that sounds superb and one that sounds like trash.
My daily driver IEM is the Fiio FH7’s but my budget pick would definitely be the Blon BL03’s. You can usually find them for $30 and under.
Try Fh1s underated product
Switched from 215's to KZ AS10's today, and wow! They sound significantly better. Personally I don't agree that 215's are comfortable and an easy fit... I've been struggling to keep them in my ears for years now, constantly having to push them back in to get a seal and hear the low end, no matter which tips I use. I'm really impressed with the AS10's, which sound significantly better to me, and kept a perfect seal all service.
I’m assuming you probably tried a few of the different size/material tips with the 215s? I am fortunate that I’ve never had an issue with the 215s (or 315s); I found the foam tips to be the best for getting rid of stage noise and are incredibly comfortable, I’ve worn them for literally hours on end with no issues. I did a huge gig (like 30,000 people) that was about 2 hours long. They stayed put despite my head banging, stage noise was a minimum (guitar cabs maxed out around me, I was playing my drums as hard and loud as I could), and I heard everything I needed to at a comfortable volume level.
I’m glad the AS10s are working out for you though! I think my next step is custom molded stuff, I just don’t want to drop the coin for it lol
@@FOSSIL13drums yep. I tried all of the tips I could find for the 215's. Just couldn't keep a seal.
@@FOSSIL13drumsi totally agree.. im using 215 on my everyday gig.The first time i used it on stage, i thought i bought the fake ones. But when i started to put on the largest foam ear tip... it sounded huge.. u just need to tweak everything from the mixing board.make sure that all the sound of the instrument will come out on ur 215, or else everything will sound muffled..
as I'm watching this, I have the SE-215's in my ears. if you're thinking about dropping ~85 to 90 bucks on them do it, and invest like 12-19 dollars into Dekoni Gemini tips, trust me its an amazing combo
i have the se215 and kz dq6. i gotta say the dq6 is half the price of the se 215 and way better imo
do the dekoni tips neutralize the sound?
Lol fuck no, shure is overpriced garbage
@@DonJohn87_YT After having used two pairs of them now (and not owning them anymore) I can kind of agree with this, they have decent sound and fit me really well but there are definitely better options out there for people without weird ears nothing fits in lol
hey man, why recommend these tips? are the ones in the box not good enough? Let me know thinking of getting them
I grabbed a couple of the ZS10 pros for me and my girlfriend in black and blue to use for casual listening instead of the typical stock ear buds that come with Samsung phones. I must say that we both love them for the fit and sound considering the price and compared to the galaxy buds. I think I'll be happy to try some foam tips for both of us to try for added comfort and maybe some nicer looking and feeling cables in the future.
You share your earphones with your GF? Lucky one! Where can I find such adorable gf ;)
galaxy buds, apple pods and all that that might or might not come with a phone or anything from apple is considered worst from the worst, so realy anything you would buy from big brands for same price would sound considerably better.
@@happysoul941 no I dont share ear wax with her lol, she has her own pair.
@@racistpixel1017 yeah your right comparing them to trash is going to be a obvious outcome haha. I have a pair of hifiman sundara at my destop and find that even though they have very different sound profile, the overall sound quality you can get with a iem for a relatively low amount of money compared to headphones is impressive. I'm just excited to have been so blown away by my first entry level item in the iem world, so many affordable goodness out there to try.
@@Owen-np3wf i ordered sz10 pro, never tried iem's have big hopes for it :)
Thank you very much...this video saved me lots of money. I bought the ZS10 Pros and i was so surprised how awesome they sound. I wanted to buy 3 more models for my father and my nephews. Then i found out they have those with 8 Drivers and though they cost at the moment something like 90Euros compared to the 35Euros for the ZS10s i thought i go for the BEST. But the comfort on the ZS10s is already on the edge for long term usage, and you tell me now the comfort is heavier on the 16s and that the sound is not worth the upgrade. I will order more ZS10s now. Thanks buddy ! Appreciated, exactly what i was looking for ! Keep it up !
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best regards from Germany
C10 bass 17:03
22:46 No bass as12
ZS10 pro 14:06 better than above
M6 pro 8:56 clarity 🎤
Like your well paced, laid back style of review of the budget IEMs. I have the KZ ZS10 pro. Out of the box they sound a bit bright, even harsh. However, after 200 hours burn in and swap with the foam tips, they sound so good. I could hear the details I never heard before with other earphones. I'm glad that I got the ZS10 pro.
isn't the headphones 'burn in' just a myth!!
@@invelpubgm3250 yup. you just get used to it.
@@invelpubgm3250 It can be noticed in an A/B test if you have propper methodology, but the difference is almost negligible.
@@divyanshraghuwanshi457 Exactly. I have a KZ ZST that hisses at me because of low impedence + high sensitivity, and after a year I don't hear the hissing anymore. I just got used to it.
@@WhenDoesTheVideoActuallyStart yup.
I'm listening to this with my KZ ZS10 Pro's that I've had for about a year now and damn these things can take serious abuse. I use them for everything, travelling, doing work around the yard, you name it. Never gave me trouble and they sound solid. I'm thinking about upgrading though and the Whizzer HE01 look like a wicked pair. I'd be dope to see you review them.
thats true, kz zs10 pro was really built well
can i sleep with it? wire or a plugs wont break? are realy these kz good for casual music listener who want quality audio. i mean looks like sz10 pro for 30 money sounds better than big brands 100 money offerings O_o how is that possible...
@@racistpixel1017 The wires and plugs are in just as good a condition as when I bought them aside from a bit of corrosion around the connections which are relatively easy to clean but it shows through the translucent material to an extent. Sleeping with them depends on the size and depth of your ears. I personally don't sleep with earphones so I can only theorize that they may be fine to sleep with since they're not super bulky and are quite comfortable for extended periods of time.
Thank you for this video. I grabbed the T2G in ear monitors for my video editing. I got them and they sound great. Thanks again for the individual reviews.
Totally agree on that TFZ T2 GALAXY take number one spot, they are incredible. Another iem that is getting raving reviews are the WHIZZER KYLIN HE01.
I bought the KZ ZS10 Pros about 6 months ago.
Something to consider for those of us with small ears, is the actual size of ear-buds. I can't use these, at all. They will not stay in my ears. They do sound good, but only briefly because they start slipping out. The SE215s that came with my unit stay in better. Not great, but better. Someday, I REALLY should try a molded set, but they aren't free.
Buy foam inserts instead of rubber. Only use foam!
Buy the Moondrop “Chu”. It’s tiny and fits great with the new Moondrop Springtips. It’s also only $20, but it’s got a huge sound for that $20.
ZST has a new model the X. In the $100 range I recommend, Starfield's, Etymotic's, Tin T4 and NF audio NA2
starfield is really good
@@kio-3620 💯
You should have put foam tips on all of them, that way you are judging the actual IEM, vs many different tips that might or might not fit that well thus giving extremely different sound profiles. Something to consider in the future to rule out one factor that likely has a very large influence.
You'd get the same result using one pair of rubber/silicone tips for them all except they isolate sound better so will result in a more narrow, bass heavy sound.
@@Owen-np3wf That would be another way to do it as well just to make one less variable, but are you saying the silicone tips block out more sound or the foam ones? I’ve been feeling like the foam ones block out more but I’m interested in your take. Thanks for the reply!
@@johnnyh64 the silicone tips dont allow sound to pass through them like foam does as long as they fit your ear canal properly so they can can enhance the bass a little and make the sound feel a little more closed. Its just because it not a porous, soft material. Everyone has different ears though so I think foam might be better overall to get a fit 👍
I'm so glad they are putting more sound technology into budget wire buds. Great job on these nice detachable cable models. Good show.
This was a very helpful video, super informative. I have the Shure 215’s and agree with you. They are somewhat bright and lacking in the bass department. But they are 10 years old and very comfortable. However, based on your presentation, it may be time for a change. Thank you!
I think it is very important to consider what you are going to use the in-ears for. I bought the KZ ZS10 PRO based on David's review, but sent it back a day later. I mainly use the earphones as a musician and I experience the bass as way too loud with too much sound pressure to play comfortably. With my Shure SE535 in-ears (of which 1 earpiece is now broken) I could play keys or bass guitar for hours without any problems with my ears or an unpleasant feeling. So the KZ ZS10 PRO indeed have a sublime sound, but for live performance it is all a bit too much
My shure se535 also broke the R side!!! the L side is failing all the time. Considering the ZS10 pro, i play 7 strings guitars and low tunes, so maybe i need volume and definition on the bass.
True I guess. Had the shure 425 i think it was which for just listening to music was complete GARBAGE considering the price
Thanks for making this video. I used to own a pair of Shure SE215's but lost them a while back and need some new replacements. The SE215's were pretty good but I found they lacked a little detail and depth of bass. Having had a look at your video I'm torn between the KZ ZS10 Pro and TFZ T2. Whichever model I end up going for I would look to upgrade the ear tips and cable.
How do these compare to the Shure SE215? Which has the least harsh sound? Thanks
Question from a musician who plans to play on stages again very soon (delusional, right?😂): I ordered a pair of KZ ZSN Pro X and the sound is incredible, especially for the price. Highs feel a bit harsh at times but what truly worries me is how much louder most KZ models are to more well known brand IEM’s. As in they can go so loud they could easily mess up your hearing and when you’re being mixed by an engineer that assumes your IEM’s have “normal” loudness sensitivity things could get quite dangerous. Thoughts?
Any good engineer would start at 0 and increase volume
Let your sound engineer know about this issue then. Make sure your ears are safe :D
Always love your reviews, David. Thanks for your hard work and commitment to your craft. Just curious, what happened the to KZ ZS5’s? We got some based on the first video, and have been very happy with them.
KZ ZS5's are a great option as well. Smaller than the zs10 pros and usually sit around $35 on amazon.
I did a similar test of budget (>100 $) IEMs when my church switched to in ear monitoring. I wanted to be able to give recommendations to our volunteers and actually set up a little test fitting and listening night. Models that I’ve tested are:
KZ ZST
KZ ZS10
MEE M6 Pro
Tin T2
Tin T2 Plus
SE215
BASN Bsinger
BASN Bmaster
IE 40 Pro (now IE 100 Pro)
Honestly, I’m baffled by some of the positive ratings you’re giving. Here’s why:
I let our volunteers try the IEMs out without giving them my opinions or telling them the prices. The consensus after about 30 minutes was: Sonically, the KZ ZST and M6 Pro are utter trash. STAY AWAY FROM THEM. And I’ve tried multiple specimens of the ZSTs. Their sound signature is borderline useless because it’s an absurd V-shape. The M6 Pros have a pretty wonky frequency response and sound pretty harsh. No one liked either of these. The ZS10 suffer from the same problem as many IEMs in this price range: ...you know, not bad, but... there’s just something off about them. Sibilant sounding, and a frequency response that’s just weird enough for me to not love them. Interestingly none of our volunteers liked the SE215 either. I think their days are over (and they should be).
The only ones that stood out as genuinely good sounding (both in terms of balance and clarity) were the T2 Plus (VERY impressive, even compared to my 64 Audio A3e they’re decent), the BASN Bmaster (not perfect, and on the "warmer" side, but still clear sounding and a sure way of getting a balanced, clear sound), and the IE 40 Pro - which have a pretty silly 10k emphasis to be fair, but other than that they sound pleasant and neutral enough. Plus, they are really small which is a must for a lot of women. Their only downside is that their silicone tipy don’t isolate well and they only come with medium-sized foam tips.
Do you have any recommendations for distorted rock guitar players? My experience with in ears has been pretty awful. I played with some KZs and that was the thinnest and brightest guitar tone I have ever played. I just wanted the day to end after putting them on
@@EthanRom Oh man, I feel ya. Honestly I don’t believe in IEMs for specific use cases, but I play electric guitar with a variety of tones, so I can recommend the BASN Bmaster. If you would like something with a little more treble (kinda hifi-sounding, but in a good way) check out the Tin T2 Plus (not T2 Pro). They’re AMAZING for the money, and in my opinion amazing period. Kinda made me question whether it’s necessary to spend more than $100 on IEMs. My 64 Audio A3e are definitely better, but nowhere near 13 times as good.
What you think is good for my Bass guitar? will connect the earphones via Scarlett Solo
These are really F#%*IN’ GOOD!
My setup for these are:
IEM: BLON BL-03.
Custom Cable: Acid Purple Hart Audio PC-3: Dual Angled 2-pin (QDC) Balanced IEM Cable w/ a female 4-pin mini XLR and a male 4-pin mini XLR to a 90 degree 3.5mm TRS interconnect line.
Custom Ear Tip: Midnight Purple Eartune Fidelity Custom IEM Ear Tip
Altogether for me is the ultimate band for your buck in an IEM!
thanks made it allot easier to pick from the 100+ kz variants and i got myself the zs10 pros for £25 on discount cant wait for them to arrive
been using the kz zs10 pros for about a month now, theyre amazing. balanced and a bit punchy. you can really just lose yourself while listening to music. theyre swag
@@cangilll does it has bass?
Great video, but what made you change your mind about the KZ AS16? last year video you liked them.
now the real question is wish one will you recommend for a singer? I'm leaning more towards KZ AS16 or KZ AS10, please let me know what you think.
thank you.
I’ve had a pair of M6 Pros for at least 4 or 5 years now. They’ve been awesome! I always assumed that more drivers = more clarity or general sound quality. Thanks for setting me straight on that. I do love the memory wire on mine too. They finally died as I was trying to clean out gunk and broke one tip ...
I play keys, but also lead. So I need good vocals & good keys sound quality.
You talked about your favourites being a scooped V EQ. Does that make them less good for vocals?
What would you recommend for my context?
Thanks tons! Great, thorough video.
I've had the MX2 Pros for a year and a half and wouldn't recommend Mee Audio. After almost a year I noticed the right side volume was much less than the right. They replaced them under warrantee. When I got the new one the left had much lower volume, they replaced that one. After another 6 months the right side is going out again. Their lifetime replacement program now requires that you pay for half the cost, so $50 to pay for headphones that should last longer than 6 months. I will never by Mee audio products again.
@@broncogrizz fair enough.
@@broncogrizz fair enough.
For Bass Players which is better? For stage monitoring with comfortable and best sound...
I using very cheap earbud ... Vido like $2 ...and recable it with $5 cable
Zst is pretty cheap here ...only $6/7
You gotta respect KZ for putting out the ZS10 pro, 10 drivers for less than 50$? That's straight bonkers man, for audio an audio layman like me, it might as well be my endgame
Cca c12? Would you rank it in the top 3?
Which of these would you recommend for gaming? I play games were footsteps and sound are very important. Thanks
QKZ VK4 which is cheap and really great for gaming. You can even get it with a mic cable.
As a bass player and vocalist, would the TFZ's be a good choice vs. the Kz zs10's?
I love my KZ-ZS10pro!
Its very hard to find as good reviews as this one! Thank you you help me a lot!
Pro drummer here: I own a lot of them. ZSN Pro X are my go-to studio tracking set for drums. Absolutely not lacking bass for my taste. Treble CAN be sibilant on some sources. ZS10 pro is fine, but to me not better for monitoring.´CCA10 is also fine, to me they are WAY more laid back than ZS10pro!, more neutral and more "boring" so better for mixing sessions.
A set than many overlook are the super cheap KZ EDX that outperform ZST by miles. And they are actually good for mixing as well! Narrow imaging yes, but they are pretty neutral for a KZ and they have nice midrange. Together with my much more expensive Sonys i use them for mixing, if stuff sounds good there it will sound good on low level gear like phones and small radios and bad car stereos :-)
So which is perfect for drummer
@@NaturalTherapyist there is no "perfect" as that is always subjective, but my first recommendation would be KZ ZS10 Pro, and for some ZSN Pro X.. they are cheap.. try them.
The KZs have different cables because they come from different iterations of their cables, the latest are the ones with the zsn pro x
Thank you so much for the detailed review. Saves me the headache of deciding on all these options, debating between KZ ZS10 and TFZ... unless I should just drop the cash for moondrop starfield?
Hello, I'm a violinist, and I have the most expensive news kz, And sometimes the violin will go into distortion in the ears, I would love to recommend headphones that fit the violin, and most importantly since I need to hear all the musicians I have on stage, so I also need headphones that can accommodate all the musicians with the stage, and give me a pleasant sound in the ear. And that headphones will not collapse from the load of musicians inside the headset. I would love your recommendation?
The range of pricing and models are crazy! I have tried most of the premium models from UE to Bose and my go to are the KZ ZS10 Pro. When I was first introduced to them, I thought the guys was playing a joke with me. I tried them one day while doing sessions and was blown away. Even in my Drum Covers, I'll have the KZ ZS10 Pro models in. Nearly prefection! Nice review.
Try the CCA 12 is a real upgrade to the kz for 40 dollars, or the Tin T2
@@EduRB99 Sure thing! 👍
No tin hifi t2s and no blons? :(
would love to see someone test these in an actual live band setting vs listening to mix/mastered songs.
Great rundown. Extremely detailed in every aspect and very informative. Helped make my choice more clear. Thank you!
What do you think about the TRN ST1?
Surprised not to see the Tin T2 or T3, amazing video either way!
Yeah im surprised he didn't have the tin t2's. They are legendary.
Thanks for the great video! I’m wondering what you’d recommend for smaller ears. I’m a guitarist who’s 5’6”, so me ears are on the smaller side,but not to the extreme. This will be my first IEM purchase, so I want to stay under $100 until I know if will permanently get rid of floor monitors. I’ve been considering the Shure SE215, Sennheiser IE 100, KZ ZS10 Pro, CCA C12 and BASN Bmaster, among others. Do you have any thoughts on these, or maybe a different option altogether? I appreciate your work…it’s really well done!
INCREDIBLE review! The only ones I ever got to use were the se215's a long time ago and as a drummer the lack of bass kinda turned me off to them but as they were the only pair I'd used, I didn't know what any other ones would sound like. Having a review that compares those to other really helped me. Will prolly go with the T2G's or maybe the zs10 pros if not.
what did you go with?
@@gladysbaptiste3028 I'll be honest, I ran into a period where I need to be kinda careful with my money so I haven't had a chance yet. I've decided on the ZS10 Pro's when able though.
my zs10 pro life came to an end, the steel mesh came out of one of the earphones and eventually the entire steel frame tip from the plastic body breaking the wire. after several years of usage i came to the conclusion that they're not sturdy enough as with many iems & it had too bright treble of a profile to enjoy bass songs with. the volume was insanely high so never even went above 30% volume in regular use otherwise would damage my hearing in the long run. I've switched back to headphones. went with a sennheiser hd560s this time.
Should look at the Moondrop IEMs now that you’ve got a decent wide and broad selection to compare to
I use the mee m6 for DJing and I am really happy with them
How was the Kz asx? It's the newest version.
Not that good for the price
So I'm an guitar player at church, and couldn't decide between KZ ZST or KZ ZSN pro in ear monitors, which do you think I could buy for myself?
Go with the KZ ZSN pro, it has much clearer mid-range that you want for guitar. The ZST is sort of a V shape.
Question, did the KZ ZS10 have moderate cancelling or total cancelling? Thank you for this good review.
I was thinking about buying the KZ-AS12 till i seen your video. So the next ones I may want are the KZ-ZS10 Pro X.
I do have the KZ-AS10..love them and the SE215. Being a drummer..2 words.. "Foam Tips"
Thanks David, appreciate solid honest reviews
Thanks for watching!
If you would buy only one IEM for yourself and the choice is between KZ ZS10 Pro, CCA C10 Pro, CCA C12 and KZ ZSX which ones would you buy? And that you own and that you have only heard KZ ZSN Pro X. To emphasize that KZ ZS10 Pro, CCA C10 Pro, CCA12 I have at the same price of $ 30 only for KZ ZSX I should add about $ 5 more
Hi,Compared to kz zs 10 pro.. Is it worth to purchase CCA pla13?
Hi, What system are you suggesting hooking this up too? body pack?
Hi Nancy, you can connect to a monitor pack, personal mixer, etc. Whatever system your church has in place :)
@@SundaySounds what's an economical wirelessbody pack
For guitarist, what you will recommending?
Hi David, would you recommend the T2 G for keys players or would you have another top 1 pick for keys players? You specifically mentioned bass and drum players in the review.
How are the IE 100s compared to the IE 40 pro? I am trying to decide between these two options, IE 40 pro Clear or IE 100 pro Black.
I like the clear look, and the 100s are around 11% more expensive in my country... I wil use them on stage in church (I play electric guitar) and for listening casual music with my phone while in public transport.. which ones would you take?
Great video mate, love your style of reviewing!
Well, done ! Excellent video. Wondering about your thoughts on a cable upgrade for the KZs. I was looking at the Westone, because it’s the longest; is the Westone cable compatible with the KZ in-ears?
Great video! I was looking to upgrade my cable for the KZ's. Is the Westone 2 pin cable compatible ? The KZ cables are too short. That's my biggest complaint with them.
What budget iem would you recommend for keyboard players?
What about sound isolation? I'm a drummer and I'm looking for something that will protect my ears. Everyone talks about audio quality but not so much on sound isolation, is this because it doesn't vary much? Will they all do a good job?
Hi! Great review! I have a concern and would appreciate your opinion. The Fiio FH3 has so many great reviews but the price is quite out of my budget. At the same time, I’ve been hearing a lot of good reviews about the CCA CA16 which has a 7BA+1DD as compared to the FH3’s 2BA+1DD. I’ve also heard many good review about the Moondrop Aria. Now, between the 3 - the Fiio FH3, the CCA CA16 and the Moondrop Aria, which one is best for you and why? Highly appreciate your expertise on this please? Thanks so much in advance!
That was the best review of any i have seen . Just the information that I need to deside my earphones 100% class 🎵🎼🎤🎶
zst x user here and i've gigged with them for years as a guitarist/singer. Trying to find a pair to try as an "upgrade" not that i need it, more just for more enjoyment if i can find a pair. I like the subs to kick, the highs and mids to be smooth - any recommendations let me know! :)
Recently switched to iem’s for gaming and without watching any reviews on youtube i went with the KZ ZS10 pro and LOVE them! Now all my over priced headsets are collecting dust 😢
Edit* can’t really sell them too because no one likes buying used headsets.
I am new on in-ears topics, I have a question, do you know if its possible to connect to X transmitter a body pack receiver from another brand ?
You miss TFZ Series 2 (non-pro). Sound most balance and comfort fit. Isolate well sub 50$. Suit for on-stage monitor every position.
Greeting,
I almost bought my first ones IEM, KZ ZSN PRO X and I had no experience with similar headphones before them, I was thrilled to hear them for the first time but also irritated my ears with too loud sound and aggressive high frequencies, but I soon got used to it. I am a musician and I create and playing music, so I have experience with many monitors speakers and headphones of larger format such as AKG K712 PRO, so I generally liked the sound ZSN PRO X. Now it came to me by Friday that I can buy very cheap CCA C12, CCA C10 PRO and KZ ZS10 PRO, and since I don't plan to change those headphones later, I'm interested in which ones are of the highest quality and is there a clear difference between them and mine ZSN PRO X which I already own? I listened to a lot of videos about them and read a lot of reviews
and I can say that I am more confused than at the very beginning. Please help me. thanks in advance
Watching this and decided to pause to ask this. What would you recommend for singers. Full kit. Wireless and budget friendly.
It would probably depend largely on your budget and how many sets you need. The KZ ZSTs are the cheapest pair we reviewed and sound great for the price. You might check out our friends over on the Churchfront RUclips channel for different wireless and wired budget IEM hardware solutions, they cover some great options in detail.
@@SundaySounds thanks much. Appreciate the assistance
@@GermineSealyVlogs i can tell you to look at fiios utws1 which turns your iems that have the mmcx connectro into true wireless iems, apparently its good for what it's supposed to do... another way is to use something like the fiio btr5 which is a dac amp receiver thingy to connect your headphones that way and just have the receiver clipped to your shirt
A big fan of KZ! You'll be amazed at this brand's IEMs.
I've never used an IEM before abd I'm really curious to know how do these compare to a pair of wireless earbuds such as Jabra or sony in terms of sound quality. thanks
Is the TFZ T2 Pro any better than the non pro model??
Can you tell me please whic do you recommand to a drummer?
I picked up the CCA model a few months ago as my first set of in-ears. I don't have the same level of trained ear to be able to comment on the sonic quality, though I have found them generally pleasing. They have a ton more power than my bluetooth powerbeats3 that I use daily for general listening (especially in the low end). I also would agree that I have experience that you demonstrated in the video that the fit is perhaps 95% of what I would like. I am going to pick up some foam tips to give those a try to see if that helps. Thanks for the review!
Was using the Shure SE535's. I used the KZ zs10 pro one time and I literally gave the Shure's away. There was so much more clarity for me.
Shure is only good about fit and comfort. Not sound. If you think Zs10 Pro is great, try Hzsound Heart Mirror :) It's way better than Zs10 Pro about tonality and timbre and i think it's a better set than Moondrop Aria or even Fiio FH3 about neutral sound and natural, forward vocals with best clarity / transparency. Treble area doesn't have any competitor! Airy with huge sound stage, pinpoint imaging and layering. Zs10 Pro has issues in tonality because of it's cross-overs that manages the drivers in it. Other than that, yes even the zs10 pro can beat way higher priced known brands these days...
@@Kenan_Guney Thanks. Yeah I will absolutely check those out.
Yup, shure is overpriced garbage as far as sound goes
whiich one is really good for back up Leads aside from primary consideration of vocalist i wanted to hear the instruments and the other singer +choir) in a kind of separate/more loose sound from me. Has output the is friendly to my ear drums even though the sound of all instrument and choir combined
Great RUclips video. I have watched lots of youtube review videos and I would rank yours in the top 5%. Rock on!
got the KZ ZSN pro x as my first in ear monitors and i LOOOVE THEM
have you tried the TIN T3 and TRN BA5? If yes, would you consider those as neutral sounding IEMs?
I know maybe a newbie question as I never dig into those type of headphones I’m always listening music using apple wired EarPods and they produce the best sound experience for me out of all headphones I have ever tested. Do those monitors provide even better sound quality than apple EarPods?
Finally, a musician! I did not want to see one more in ear monitor review from a grown-up who plays video games😂
Thank you for this video, I myself am a very budget conscious audiophile and looking for the best in fidelity that I can get while not spending a ridiculous amount of money on them, any suggestions for a good dac and or amp (preferably a mobile one so I can use it with my phone) that's not to expensive since IEMs are a bit sensitive to noise floor?
I have recently jumped into the IEM rabbit hole for music listening on the go. I have the KZ ZS10 Pro and was interested in the ZS AS16 but was not sure of spending $136 for them.
Since the CCA sister brand to KZ usually compares pretty close I did find a set of CCA CA16's for $79 and thought with that price I would give those a try.
First off I am older with mid 60 year old ears that have been subjected to their share of abuse and decades of rock concert attendance so take that into consideration in my opinion.
I also have found I like the Alza SedanaEarFit tips and I switch cables to a 4.4 balanced output to use with a FiiO Q3 amp hooked to a Samsung Galaxy phone as my on the go music source.
I also listen mainly to 60's, 70's and 80's classic rock and blues or blues based rock music as well as my main music type.
My personal opinion, I like the CCA CA16 sound and although they are not exceptional anywhere they are very pleasing to listen to with a good separated response across all ranges which is exactly what I want for casual on the go music consumption. So this may be one you want to try at a better price point than their sister KZ's AS16 offerings. The CCA offering is an all plastic housing but its smooth edges feel good on the ear fit.
Also I am one that likes a sort of "Sennheiser" sound profile and my main listening over the ear headphones for home use is a set of HD700's. Again many think these are to sharp or bright on the treble end and again I do want to mention that I am listening with mid 60 year old ears that have been abused so my opinion is from this vantage point and not much younger ears.
I do feel sometimes that when engineers design different sound profiles they do take into consideration the different demographic groups and realize some profiles are designed more for one age group than another where hearing can be sharper or more degraded.
I do have one more set on the way, a set of Blon 05s and at that point will limit my decent into the IEM rabbit hole. I refuse to get sucked in any deeper! lol!
can you share some songs of blues based rock, sounds interesting
Hi, witch one you recomend for a dj? Thanks for you help
Thank you very much for this
I wish for the best for you
Wonderful video - perhaps my favourite
Wild how Amazon raised the prices on all item and all the ones that are brand name and reputable companies kept the same prices.
Which one of these would you suggest for an aux player?
What performs great? Moondrop Aria or kz 10s pro?
You working for KZ? That is a pretty heavy skewed review. They pay well?
@Sunday Sounds, if you think the TFZ is great check out the BLON BL-03 and BL01...
Also, it's fairly widely acknowleged that the AS10 is the best tuned KZ to date, you might find it interesting to compare them to the ZS10 Pros.
We've heard great things about the BLON BL-03 as well. We did cover the KZ AS10 in ears in last years in-ear video, another great universal IEM, slightly bigger than the ZS10 Pros.
@@SundaySounds You won’t regret trying the BLON. Both the 01 and 03 are incredible value for the price.