I realize that this video is two years old but as a novice who is just getting into the realm of IEMs, this video was exceedingly helpful and super informative. Thank you.
I've been using the Kz Zsn Pro for a year now and its still going strong. I recently upgraded the stock cable to a JCally cable for $6 and a cheap eartip memory foam-thingies for $2, paired with Viper4Android and the sound quality is waaay better!
Hey, Dude! As a fellow audio enthusiast I just wish to share that when a decent Dynamic Driver is properly tuned, it can out perform 4-5 Balanced Armatures with little effort. It's great to shop around and find such gems that punch above their price tag, but keep in mind that sometimes it's quality over quantity you're looking for. A single BA and DD hybrid known as the Verse Audio Azaleas are a diamond in the rough in that for £25 they easily outperformed KZ in clarity. (and like yourself I've had many 😅)
this is so true..driver count don't matter, tuning is everything! this is why blon bl03 got hyped because though it's only 1 DD, it sounded so TOTL and it's only 25-30$ worth.
@@bluedose15k27I use them Spinfits CP 100 with with silicon inserts from other kind of Spinfits. Maybe I'll get CP800 with a thinner diameter. That could help them stay on those nozzles better.
I've been using the CCA C10s for 8 months or so now, and they are stellar IEMs imho. Very comfortable, and sound quality is exceptionally good for me at least.
Just bought the newly updated KZ ZS10 Pro 2 and they are another step up from the previous ZS10 versions. I had been using the ZS10 ProX over the past year which were a big step up from my Shure SE215’s with custom moulds. The clarity, separation, soundstage and depth of bass on a different level to what I was experiencing with the Shures. The latest mk2 version of the ZS10 Pro’s further refines the performance of these great budget IEM’s with improved mid-range, smoother highs and clearer bass whilst maintaining the same depth of bass. This translates into additional separation, improved soundstage, more natural vocal sound and smoother cymbals. The KZ ZS10 Pro-X was already a marked improvement over the earlier ZS10’s in this review and the new ZS10 Pro-2 is another step up from that. I highly recommend these for monitoring on stage!
@ 4:08 , I've had that KZ ZS10 since Dec. 11, 2018. Its the most worth it earphone I've ever had. Until now I am using it. I just replaced the wired cable and wireless module once in my 3 yrs of using it. It even got washed in the washing machine 2 yrs ago and I just dried it out and it still worked. really, the most durable earp[hone ever. This is the only earphone that lasted so long in me and in the course of 3 yrs of using it, its been very well worth it. Love how I can just replace the cables and make it wireless too. VERY VERY RECOMMENDED
I remember seeing KZ and other unknown chinese brands popping up with their $20-50 IEMs and it felt like I was buying pokemon cards again trying to try out as much of them as my paycheck can handle
Bought KZ AS12 in a pinch when my $400 Westones broke. I've since purchased AS16 and love them! The days of spending hundreds of dollars on IEMs are over!
This is the first video I watch from your channel. And u know what? I click subscribe button when you throw away those IEMs u don't like. I like that. No bullshit, just throw away the bad apples! Lol I really appreciate your honest review. Thanks for making this video.
I’ve been a musician for over 20 years and have played big and small stages all over the world. I’ve used Apple headphones as IEMs in a pinch, and I’ve spent thousands on IEMs. For the last 2 or so years I’ve used the KZ10 Pros and I haven’t looked back. If you are on the fence…I’m pushing you off to the KZ side. 😁
@@bluedose15k27 I have Blon, ZS6, ZS10, AS10, Nicehck M6, I've tried V90... 😁 I tried ZS10 and AS10 after a long time with Blons and M6 and realized these two KZs are actually really nice. I must have screwed my ears with the ZS6 treble cannons before.
@@czdotohh!..😄 zs10 and as10 are indeed massive..zs10pro tho has better fit..your right, that zs6, cant takes its sibilant highs i gave it away..zs5 are better and was my favorite for 2years.
Bought the ZS 10 Pro a while ago..and i literally freaked out, cuz the sound is so fucking amazing for this price segment! I still ask myself how do they do it..??
I actually upgraded from KZ AS10 to AS16 about half a year ago. And in general I've been really happy with the choice. But the only thing bothering me was a bit too sharp High Friquency sound. But recently I've upgraded cable to 16 core Yinyoo cable for about 20$. And these IEMs become totally amazing. It sounds like default cable is just not enaugh for AS16. The overall bass and mid-range improved. Sound stage became a bit better. But most of all it got rid of there too sharp sound. So I totally recomend to check out for cable upgrade if you feel the sound is a bit sharp.
@@micromicro Fun fact is that before it I was quite sceptic about all this cable thing and didn't actually understood how it can affect sound. But after changing default cable on 16 core Yinyoo (just found on AliExpress) I totally changed my mind. Cables do affect sound - if actual listening device is good enough, of course. So yes I actually now a cable believer )
I just recently got the Shure se215 and surely the comfort is top knotch. It's thin so I can lay down to the side with them in my ears listening to music with no issue. But surely it is nothing but a garbage in the sound department especially for its price. You are paying more for comfort, durability, and the Shure's brand name than anything else.
I've been using my ZS10's for a few years now. Upgraded the cable and tips but still sounds amazing. Had ZST's before then, the upgrade was substantial.
I remember when I found them, I quickly spread the word to my Worship team. We were all using Shure 215's, and I was tired of lugging mine around (they weren't cheap, to me anyway). I looked on Amazon for a "less expensive" pair and found these KZ's.. I figured "$20, sign me up to try!" and then I was blown away. I loved them MORE than my Shure's... Needless to say, everyone ordered theirs soon after and we never looked back. I recommend getting the foam ear pieces though, the default wasn't good for me.
Bgvp dm6 are Very good, quite neutral so kz zs6 are what I use for fun but they are very tip sensitive otherwise they'll lack thump and come across sibilant. I have some Trn v90's coming that are meant to be very good, among with a balanced nicenck cable and a fiio btr5 Good times if you're a music lover for sure
Have you tried any iem with very thick bass for movies? Im looking for one, hope you got some recommendation. I could just buy Sony XB series but Im looking for chifi iem one.
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?
Yup they are loud AF😂 like i had sony ex255ap before and i, could hear them at full volume without any ear pain or discomfort from sound level ( they didn't sound as good as zsn pro x but were quite comfortable for long periods of time) When i recently bought zsn pro x i couldn't even keep them in my ears for more than half hour 😂😂 they treble were too bright... But after 2-3 days i got used to them... But bro like i still don't even use more than 40% of their sound level because they scare me that I'll lose my hearing 😂 Sound isolation is awesome though because of its design and instrument Separation, sound stage is just awesome at this price range
i dont think mee is a good value compared to these options..i've tried the m6 before..they're plastic housing seem very flimzy and man the cables are stiff..kz zst, zsn pro are build better and they are only 20$.
@@struong57 kz zs10pro are worth checking out. it's a steal for its asking price..you can even include a good cable for back up and it will cost you $50 or less in all.
I've bought three pairs of KZ, two of them got broken (one of the earphone stopped working), the third pair has a great sound but too big for my ear. I still prefer using the Shure (I have 315 model) as there much more comfortable to my ears.
I’ve had the ZS10s for a couple years now and love them, but am looking into getting the AS16s because why not. I’m a bassist, would you say that the AS16s offer better bass?
Just ordered my 1st set, still a few more days til they arrive. I do have some Ultimate Ears custom molded, but one broke just on the tip where the cable plugs in. I had it fixed at a place where they make and fix hearing aids, thought that was the best route for someone who could actually fix them since they are sort of the same format. Of course this fix wasn't great but they worked for a while until the cable also tore and now it's a combination of the not so great fix + the cable... anyways... Sending them back to UE to have them re fitted into another case and getting new 3D scan ear impressions is expensive, way more than buying a new ser of the KZs is. So I'm looking forward to getting these as a replacement, I trust they will be pretty good. At least, until I can have my UE's fixed. Just one curious question, I noticed the cable the KZs use is pretty much the same as the one my UE use (it's an oldee version, got them in 2013, I know UE's cable changed after 2015), but does anyone know if this KZ cable would also fit my UE's? At least I can clear if the problem was my UE cable, I could have them up and running.
I have a pair of KZ ZST and three pairs of Shure 215, one wired and two Bluetooth wireless. For me, the KZ sound good but not as good as the Shure. Sound quality is very dependant on fit. My problems with the KZ are the size, a bit bulky, and the cable connection. I find the cable disconnects from the earbud too easily.
I'm in the same boat you are. I think I have 20 pairs and also bought their competitors that use the SHURE or FIIO connector, you know the weird plug, non-"fork" style. Even their most expensive isn't expensive-expensive, $140.
So for keys, do you think the AS16 is better than the AS10? I love the AS10 but don’t mind spending a little more if they sound better. I tried the Shure 215 years ago and my piano sounds were “tinny” sounding.
We wouldn't recommend using any mic built into the in-ear cable for singing if that was what you were asking? Can't go wrong with Shure mics. SM48 is a great budget option.
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
The fit and earbud tip are likely going to be the deciding factor with these in-ear monitors when it comes to noise isolating. Many people tend to get a better seal with foam tips, some brands include them, some you have to purchase separately.
Which would you recommend for a bass player? My sound guy is always making me turn down the amp and I can't groove if I don't feel the bass. I also sing so I can't have the bass overpower the other frequencies either. Drums are mic'd.
Hi David, Have you reviewed any iems that allow ambient sound ? Need to be able to communicate with the worship team as there is a lot of spontaneous changes to keys, staying on chord progressions etc Any recommendations for iems with Ambient Earphones? Thanks!
For budget, the ZS10 Pro as they are ~$100 less, for better fit, comfort, and reliability/support, Sennheiser (though this may not be the case everyone's ears are different). ZS10 Pro sounds more clear hi-fi/brighter. Sennheiser a bit more warm and natural.
Haven't tried the ZSN yet, but ZS10 Pro's are a solid option! Sound quality is pretty similar to ZS10s, maybe a bit more bass heavy, good clarity on them, better build, metal faceplate, and slighter smaller.
I got the AS16s but the left side is significantly louder than the right side, giving me the impression that everything is panned to the left a little bit. I must have gotten a defective one.
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KZ changed the game and made it much less acceptable for companies to charge high money. I love them for that.
Wait that profile picture is from some really weird video
One of kz technology's founder was an engineer for audio technica.. hehe fun fact..
Oh and i love kz's zs line... ❤️
Thanks to him we get budget IEM
That's a fun fact I didn't know. Anyways thanks to him, we budget folks can finally enjoy hi-fi audio without breaking our banks.
he made a gamechanger for the industry ajajajajajajajajaja a legend!!
That's why I love KZs. I've never seen another company flip the entire market like how KZ did. Absolute legends
I realize that this video is two years old but as a novice who is just getting into the realm of IEMs, this video was exceedingly helpful and super informative. Thank you.
I've been using the Kz Zsn Pro for a year now and its still going strong. I recently upgraded the stock cable to a JCally cable for $6 and a cheap eartip memory foam-thingies for $2, paired with Viper4Android and the sound quality is waaay better!
Where do you download V4A?
@@GOTTHEDAWGINME from the internet
@@LabiaLicker Yeah I tought it was a rootless application, didn't know it needed root.
What's the difference between KZ ZSN pro vs KZ ZSN pro X
i remember viper4android
I recently purchased the ZSR a few days ago and I actually enjoy them very much but after watching this video I'm going to upgrade very soon.
Hey, Dude! As a fellow audio enthusiast I just wish to share that when a decent Dynamic Driver is properly tuned, it can out perform 4-5 Balanced Armatures with little effort. It's great to shop around and find such gems that punch above their price tag, but keep in mind that sometimes it's quality over quantity you're looking for. A single BA and DD hybrid known as the Verse Audio Azaleas are a diamond in the rough in that for £25 they easily outperformed KZ in clarity. (and like yourself I've had many 😅)
this is so true..driver count don't matter, tuning is everything! this is why blon bl03 got hyped because though it's only 1 DD, it sounded so TOTL and it's only 25-30$ worth.
I love Blon Bl-03 but they will suck when used on stage. It's too much fiddling with fit and eartips.
@@czdot your right..i have to use spinfit large size for tips and now this blon is the most comfortable iem i got.
@@bluedose15k27I use them Spinfits CP 100 with with silicon inserts from other kind of Spinfits. Maybe I'll get CP800 with a thinner diameter. That could help them stay on those nozzles better.
The thing about Dynamic Driver is that it has to displace with air to push the sound where Balanced Armature doesn't need it
I’ve been using the CCA C10 in ear monitors for a few months and love them, they completely out perform my 10yr old 64 dual driver in ears
I have the cca C12 and I will admitt they are awesome.
I've been using the CCA C10s for 8 months or so now, and they are stellar IEMs imho. Very comfortable, and sound quality is exceptionally good for me at least.
Just bought the newly updated KZ ZS10 Pro 2 and they are another step up from the previous ZS10 versions. I had been using the ZS10 ProX over the past year which were a big step up from my Shure SE215’s with custom moulds. The clarity, separation, soundstage and depth of bass on a different level to what I was experiencing with the Shures. The latest mk2 version of the ZS10 Pro’s further refines the performance of these great budget IEM’s with improved mid-range, smoother highs and clearer bass whilst maintaining the same depth of bass. This translates into additional separation, improved soundstage, more natural vocal sound and smoother cymbals.
The KZ ZS10 Pro-X was already a marked improvement over the earlier ZS10’s in this review and the new ZS10 Pro-2 is another step up from that.
I highly recommend these for monitoring on stage!
Where do you use it, by any chance do you have any amplifier or any budget to use it?
Haven’t tried the KZ, but got myself a pair of monoprice quintet. It’s quite affordable when it’s on sale... sounded really good to me too
I have the ZSN PROs and they sound amazing, even though I have a Sony headphones I still choose to wear these for my everyday cruisers
@ 4:08 , I've had that KZ ZS10 since Dec. 11, 2018. Its the most worth it earphone I've ever had. Until now I am using it. I just replaced the wired cable and wireless module once in my 3 yrs of using it. It even got washed in the washing machine 2 yrs ago and I just dried it out and it still worked. really, the most durable earp[hone ever. This is the only earphone that lasted so long in me and in the course of 3 yrs of using it, its been very well worth it. Love how I can just replace the cables and make it wireless too. VERY VERY RECOMMENDED
I remember seeing KZ and other unknown chinese brands popping up with their $20-50 IEMs and it felt like I was buying pokemon cards again trying to try out as much of them as my paycheck can handle
Thank you for making this video, i was totally confused by all of the models
Keep the gear reviews coming! I love the honesty and authenticity of these. It’s very informative and helpful.
Hi! I am a singer, which KZ model would you recommend between the KZ AS10, the KZ ZS10 Pro and the KZ AS16 ?
Either one is a great choice!
Now you have Tin HiFi, BLON, Senfer, TRN, and Revonext reigning in this price range
Thanks! Yeah, there are many we didn't cover in this video.
@@SundaySounds DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Blon 01 and blon 03 damn so budget friendly but the sound quality is 👁️👄👁️
Are the blon bl03 durable? Earbuds just doesn’t seem to last with me.
I've had my ZS10s for about a year and I swear by them. Kz also offers an upgrade cable for like $13 dollars as well!
Bought KZ AS12 in a pinch when my $400 Westones broke. I've since purchased AS16 and love them!
The days of spending hundreds of dollars on IEMs are over!
This is the first video I watch from your channel. And u know what? I click subscribe button when you throw away those IEMs u don't like. I like that. No bullshit, just throw away the bad apples! Lol I really appreciate your honest review. Thanks for making this video.
Just ordered the new KZ-EDA's and looking forward to trying them out!
im 11 and im in a worship band and i got mine in amzaon really good sound heavy and i have a cable for them new tips and yeah perfect
Gracias por hablar de los in-ears KZ, justo en esta semana pediré 3 para compañeros de la iglesis.
I’ve been a musician for over 20 years and have played big and small stages all over the world. I’ve used Apple headphones as IEMs in a pinch, and I’ve spent thousands on IEMs. For the last 2 or so years I’ve used the KZ10 Pros and I haven’t looked back.
If you are on the fence…I’m pushing you off to the KZ side. 😁
man you sure did all the hard work and gave it away for free to us you RULE MASSIVE!!
Wearing the kz as10's right now, god damn they sound good! running them through a scarlett solo amp
I have been using the Zs10 Pro for several months... and I bought some memory foam replacements off amazon for about 6 bucks. I think they are great.
ZS10 Pros are fantastic!
Too bad they are so massive. They could've fit them in a smaller shell.
@@czdot for smaller ears trn v90s or trn ba5 are worth considering, also blon 03, or moondrop starfield.
@@bluedose15k27 I have Blon, ZS6, ZS10, AS10, Nicehck M6, I've tried V90... 😁
I tried ZS10 and AS10 after a long time with Blons and M6 and realized these two KZs are actually really nice. I must have screwed my ears with the ZS6 treble cannons before.
@@czdotohh!..😄
zs10 and as10 are indeed massive..zs10pro tho has better fit..your right, that zs6, cant takes its sibilant highs i gave it away..zs5 are better and was my favorite for 2years.
Hey David. I love your honest and factual assessments.
Would you have an update of this excellent review in 2023? Please! It's time bro. Much love.
Bought the ZS 10 Pro a while ago..and i literally freaked out, cuz the sound is so fucking amazing for this price segment! I still ask myself how do they do it..??
Thanks for helping brother! Hugs from Brazil!
Thanks, David. I didn't even know what an IEM was until after I saw this video.
I'm like you I have owned plenty of KZ headphones but my favorite so far is the KZ ZSX. I use them for playing bass and I highly recommend them
That’s the terminator model? I’ll use them with my bass amp (ebs reidmar). Do you recommend? Thanks!
I have zs10 pro, they sound amazing. Now I don't like anything else. I feel the clarity is unmatched. Zs10 pro is the best
thank you so much. it clears my doubt as to which budget IEM to buy
I actually upgraded from KZ AS10 to AS16 about half a year ago. And in general I've been really happy with the choice. But the only thing bothering me was a bit too sharp High Friquency sound. But recently I've upgraded cable to 16 core Yinyoo cable for about 20$. And these IEMs become totally amazing. It sounds like default cable is just not enaugh for AS16. The overall bass and mid-range improved. Sound stage became a bit better. But most of all it got rid of there too sharp sound. So I totally recomend to check out for cable upgrade if you feel the sound is a bit sharp.
Do you really think it’s a matter of cable quality?
@@micromicro Fun fact is that before it I was quite sceptic about all this cable thing and didn't actually understood how it can affect sound. But after changing default cable on 16 core Yinyoo (just found on AliExpress) I totally changed my mind. Cables do affect sound - if actual listening device is good enough, of course. So yes I actually now a cable believer )
If u have a LG G8S ThinQ phone, these iems become magic when u blend with the phone's DAC
Using KZ As16, they are incrediblly good
What about zsn pro ? Compare to zst and zs5
I love KZ I am using ZSN right now.
a few of my church musician are using TFZ King
now i bought the KZ AS16 because of u david :p
KZ SRT23, ZZ CRT32, AZ CBT33, cool names and very easy to follow
I just recently got the Shure se215 and surely the comfort is top knotch. It's thin so I can lay down to the side with them in my ears listening to music with no issue.
But surely it is nothing but a garbage in the sound department especially for its price.
You are paying more for comfort, durability, and the Shure's brand name than anything else.
please recommend a pair of wired earpuds with a good mic for phone calls and detachable cable
Your video helped me understand a lot, thanks
I've been using my ZS10's for a few years now. Upgraded the cable and tips but still sounds amazing. Had ZST's before then, the upgrade was substantial.
Hello! Hope you are well, do you mind saying what options you chose to upgrade the tips and wire?
@@bakuganmaster56 KZ Gold Silver Mixed Braiding Upgrade Cable 2 pin 0.75mm Replacement Earbuds Audio Cable - B Pin, and Comply TrueGrip Pro tips. Both from Amazon
I remember when I found them, I quickly spread the word to my Worship team. We were all using Shure 215's, and I was tired of lugging mine around (they weren't cheap, to me anyway). I looked on Amazon for a "less expensive" pair and found these KZ's.. I figured "$20, sign me up to try!" and then I was blown away. I loved them MORE than my Shure's... Needless to say, everyone ordered theirs soon after and we never looked back. I recommend getting the foam ear pieces though, the default wasn't good for me.
which kz did you like?
I just bought the Kz ZSN pros. Do you have experience with those and if so what are your thoughts on them?
We may do a follow up video with more thoughts!
How is your experience bro?
Bgvp dm6 are Very good, quite neutral so kz zs6 are what I use for fun but they are very tip sensitive otherwise they'll lack thump and come across sibilant.
I have some Trn v90's coming that are meant to be very good, among with a balanced nicenck cable and a fiio btr5
Good times if you're a music lover for sure
2:40 CSR Z5 good, smallest, overall singing
3:26 ZST GOOD CHEACP, ZS5 better 4:08 ZS10 5 drivers, less bass than as10
4:54 ZS10 bass hump
5:37 KZ AS16.
This is the best budget iem for me
Blon bl03
Guideray
Tin t2
Shozy form 1.1
Have you tried any iem with very thick bass for movies? Im looking for one, hope you got some recommendation. I could just buy Sony XB series but Im looking for chifi iem one.
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Vjjb n1
Tfz no.3
Tfz king edition
Kz zs3
Blon bl03
Nicehck db3
Sabbat e12 ultra
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?
I think your sound guy shouldn't be changing your levels at all once they are set and your sound pack should have a volume knob.
Yup they are loud AF😂 like i had sony ex255ap before and i, could hear them at full volume without any ear pain or discomfort from sound level ( they didn't sound as good as zsn pro x but were quite comfortable for long periods of time)
When i recently bought zsn pro x i couldn't even keep them in my ears for more than half hour 😂😂 they treble were too bright... But after 2-3 days i got used to them... But bro like i still don't even use more than 40% of their sound level because they scare me that I'll lose my hearing 😂
Sound isolation is awesome though because of its design and instrument Separation, sound stage is just awesome at this price range
i have a pair of Shure se535, bought them second hand for €200, Best Buy ever.
I beg to differ lol, but glad you liked them
What is the best headset for drummers with better bass?
Thank you! I just started worship team and have small ears. The ZS5 model seems great
Good insight David. Will check out the more expensive earphones. I will say my MEE Audio M6 Pro’s have lasted a long time. Very good value for money!
i dont think mee is a good value compared to these options..i've tried the m6 before..they're plastic housing seem very flimzy and man the cables are stiff..kz zst, zsn pro are build better and they are only 20$.
I’ve had my MEE Audio M6 Pros for several years and they work well. But I’m curious about the sound quality compared to the KZ ZS10. 🤔
@@struong57 kz zs10pro are worth checking out. it's a steal for its asking price..you can even include a good cable for back up and it will cost you $50 or less in all.
Bluedose 15k do you know if KZ offers custom ear molds like MEE Audio does?
@@struong57 kz does not offer custom iems yet..i do hope they will consider doing custom iems in the near future.
I've bought three pairs of KZ, two of them got broken (one of the earphone stopped working), the third pair has a great sound but too big for my ear. I still prefer using the Shure (I have 315 model) as there much more comfortable to my ears.
Reaaaaly great video, thanks a lot for the information, great job!
I’ve had the ZS10s for a couple years now and love them, but am looking into getting the AS16s because why not. I’m a bassist, would you say that the AS16s offer better bass?
Try the ZS10 Pros. Really really good
Good video, a good start to the day from watching your video
What do you recommend NOW 2024? As far as best audio quality
Just ordered my 1st set, still a few more days til they arrive. I do have some Ultimate Ears custom molded, but one broke just on the tip where the cable plugs in. I had it fixed at a place where they make and fix hearing aids, thought that was the best route for someone who could actually fix them since they are sort of the same format.
Of course this fix wasn't great but they worked for a while until the cable also tore and now it's a combination of the not so great fix + the cable... anyways...
Sending them back to UE to have them re fitted into another case and getting new 3D scan ear impressions is expensive, way more than buying a new ser of the KZs is. So I'm looking forward to getting these as a replacement, I trust they will be pretty good. At least, until I can have my UE's fixed.
Just one curious question, I noticed the cable the KZs use is pretty much the same as the one my UE use (it's an oldee version, got them in 2013, I know UE's cable changed after 2015), but does anyone know if this KZ cable would also fit my UE's? At least I can clear if the problem was my UE cable, I could have them up and running.
Great video and great tips. Thanks
I have a pair of KZ ZST and three pairs of Shure 215, one wired and two Bluetooth wireless.
For me, the KZ sound good but not as good as the Shure. Sound quality is very dependant on fit.
My problems with the KZ are the size, a bit bulky, and the cable connection. I find the cable disconnects from the earbud too easily.
I'm in the same boat you are. I think I have 20 pairs and also bought their competitors that use the SHURE or FIIO connector, you know the weird plug, non-"fork" style. Even their most expensive isn't expensive-expensive, $140.
Cool video thanks! Hey your thoughts on taking KZ wireless options sound quality wise?
My friend, the only one that will suffer with your video, will be my wallet!. Ha ha ha! Cheers
Kz Zs10 Pro it's amazing
DCMEKA AO9 "Free Your Music" Quoted by the company
What would you recommend is best in the KZ range for vocalists?
I am using kz zs10 pro right now
anybody else rockin mee audio? I love KZ too but don't always fit in my ears. Gotten some comfort and great sound from the mee profession line.
Worship... team? Like competitive church?
I have a pair of AS 16s now but hands down the ZS 5s are still the best to me
Hi :). If i can ask would you recommend the Kz zsn pro x for worship song recording and listening?
KZ ZSN Pro are my favourite budget IEM
I have a Kz pro which im using 3 years. Its awesome.
So for keys, do you think the AS16 is better than the AS10? I love the AS10 but don’t mind spending a little more if they sound better. I tried the Shure 215 years ago and my piano sounds were “tinny” sounding.
We think so!
Great video! What do you recommend for microphone plus in ear monitors combined in one unit for speakers or singers?
We wouldn't recommend using any mic built into the in-ear cable for singing if that was what you were asking? Can't go wrong with Shure mics. SM48 is a great budget option.
Good reviews I thought because you were doing for warship it was gonna suck but your actually very thuro on your review
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
The only thing I care about is how strong the noise isolation is. Which ones are the most noise isolating?
The fit and earbud tip are likely going to be the deciding factor with these in-ear monitors when it comes to noise isolating. Many people tend to get a better seal with foam tips, some brands include them, some you have to purchase separately.
How was the Kz asx? It's the newest version.
Hi, Is this also good for practice at home? instead of using headphones?
Which would you recommend for a bass player? My sound guy is always making me turn down the amp and I can't groove if I don't feel the bass. I also sing so I can't have the bass overpower the other frequencies either. Drums are mic'd.
Hi David, Have you reviewed any iems that allow ambient sound ? Need to be able to communicate with the worship team as there is a lot of spontaneous changes to keys, staying on chord progressions etc
Any recommendations for iems with Ambient Earphones? Thanks!
How does the kz zsx compare to the zs10 pro and the others here?
A little bit late but would you recommend the KZ ZS10 pro over sennhiser ie 100 pro? Amazing videos by the way, thank you!
For budget, the ZS10 Pro as they are ~$100 less, for better fit, comfort, and reliability/support, Sennheiser (though this may not be the case everyone's ears are different). ZS10 Pro sounds more clear hi-fi/brighter. Sennheiser a bit more warm and natural.
So which KZ now is best for a BASS PLAYER, under $100 (preferably closer to $50ish)
The Aria killed these all lol
What is good for rock music ?
Is this good for watching movies, gaming and listening music ? or in particular ?
Yes in my experience they are
David - is there a particular model of KZ IEM's that you would recommend for a keyboard player? Thank you for making these videos.
This is our newest video on budget friendly in ears, ruclips.net/video/5WRRBloIQQg/видео.html
Can you check out the ZS10 Pros and ZSN Pros for us? I'd love to get you're opinion on a couple more KZ options
Haven't tried the ZSN yet, but ZS10 Pro's are a solid option! Sound quality is pretty similar to ZS10s, maybe a bit more bass heavy, good clarity on them, better build, metal faceplate, and slighter smaller.
@@SundaySounds Thx mate, love your work
I bought both.. hehe
Watching this video with my ZST X lol they're basically the ZSTs on steroids
What's better for live shows monitoring - as12 or 16?
Would this improve my experience at the gym or a competition?
sure!
Hey David, have you ever shared a video rundown of your home studio set up? I'd love to get a link if you have. Thanks!
2020 Studio Tour vid is in the works!
I got the AS16s but the left side is significantly louder than the right side, giving me the impression that everything is panned to the left a little bit.
I must have gotten a defective one.
We need Superlux to up their game so we will have great headphones for cheap too.
Hey David I like bass which is not too heavy and I would like clear highs and mids why option should I go to?