@@hoodie8819 Pro and Max are still used way too much, why call them pro when they cost under £30? Nothing is professional under £30 It’s used for gullible people who fall for that shit
For me, it is a bit different. You can definitely trust him for getting a good sounding pair of headphones or iems. However, you are missing out a lot of good and better stuffs for the same price. His recommendations are great for those who are not experienced with audiophile gears, but they are far from the best you can get.
Hey there! I bought these earbuds after seeing Dankpods recommend them, and as someone who is new to the whole audiophile thing, I think they're a fantastic introduction. I've been listening to a cheap set of $10 buds from Wal-mart for a few years at this point (not counting when I'm at my PC, where I use a more expensive gaming headset), and I was blown away by the sound quality of these buds in comparison. For anyone in the position of looking for something a step up from your average, cheap buds, I'd say these are a fantastic option.
I'm an audio engineer (freelance mixing engineer, live engineer pre pandemic). I just bought the KZ ZSN Pro and fuck. For 25 bucks it's insanely good. I don't understand how a 25 dollar set of IEMs can sound this good. Yeah, they're a little lacking in midrange and a little aggressive in the high end, but they blow the 40 dollar sennheiser earbuds I was using for on the go listening out of the water. I only got them today so I can't speak for durability unfortunately.
@@HeyZeus096 Hey there, i've also been using budget sennheiser earbuds in the past 6-7 years (cx100 -> cx200 -> cx1.00 -> cx3.00 -> cx300s), what was your comparison? I'm thinking about switching over to kz's as well
It's funny how Australians are wacky and crazy and dankpods is the epitome of the Australian man and this guy is the british "prim" and "proper" dankpods. Now we need an american one 🤔 Edit: you know what on second thought I don't think we need an american dankpods.
@@mayuravirus6134 the KZ EDR (and the EDX) is actually pretty decent despite being a single driver. It's cheap and affordable for the sound quality. But the problem is that i found it hard to recommend since an extra 10 bucks, or even less, would get you KZ ZSN Pro x
Dankpods have a nice sense of humor, and great nicknames for those raycans i mean ray cons. He's got a fairly consistent uploading schedules, and there's quite a few gems in his channel (beans). Also, what do you think of raycons?
Oi, a nitpicker here and a guy that understands music. I bought them because dank recommended them and was curious. Best purchase of IEMs ever. For the price they sound incredibly good. When I put them too loud the highs do pierce my ears but I dont need them set to loud to listen to music and feel like im live in the studio where they're recording. Tested the soundstaging and for the price it's pretty good. They do it perfectly well, prominent enough to notice it and enjoy it while making the sound velvet and smooth adequately for the price. Im quite happy with how they sound and the sound engineering that went in them to make it like that. Money well spent.
I love these IEMs to death but yeah as someone who listens to music loud most of the time, the highs just destroy my ears and I think I’ll be deaf by next year
It's impossible for any frequency response line to be flat. Manufacturers use very large divisions like 20 dB per vertical division and 3rd octave smoothing. As per bass response, it's physically impossible for drives that small to have good bass. They would have to move too much comparing to a larger driver and require more voltage to be driven.
@@12evinge I know its cheap but becareful it will get very addictive and there is even more expensie than this such KZ ZAX in USD it cost 150 it does have 16 drivers tho 8 each ears
I bought them and I don’t regret anything, sound great, and these pair actually got me into listen to all my music again, I’ve found so many new sounds in my music, thanks to the kz zen pros. Thanks DankPods.
@@eunicebluu almost a year I've had them, and they still sound great. I don't baby them and I've dropped them a fair amount of times, the materials changed colour, just a bit, i got white and they've started to get a bit yellowish, so I'll get me some black ones in the future.
@@eunicebluu i just leave them connected, it's part of them, i only changed them to know if both sides were good, but other than that, it's been together as one ever since.
@@zipel I keep some Fox Ear Gaming headsets around as my 'take everywhere when I'm not at home" just because they're stylish looking and sound decent enough. But yea when I am at home, I use my Audeze headphones for my PC gaming
KZ and sister CCA are amazing value for money. I feel that for decades, we've been paying too much for sound. "KZ" also corresponds to founders Keith Yue, a former Audio-Technica engineer, and Zen Li, a Western-trained classical musician. I picked the CCA C12 which are great without being too "tiring" for hours of listening.
Been watching dankpods for about a year now, always enjoy his humor and every buying decision his videos have influenced on my wallet have not disappointed.
Well, I already did trust DankPods and purchased them phones. They're pretty fine, I wasnt blown away by the drums texture like I was with my Marshall Mode, but the bass is punchy and the highs are well pronounced.
I only saw Dankpods starting a few weeks ago when he gave an honest review of Raycons. Love his reviews. And your review of this convinced me to buy them!
I'm not much of a audiophile myself, but I can vouch for KZ. Between me and my dad (who is the true audiophile of the family) we have 4 KZ products that so far have been the best bang for your buck in our opinion (those products being a Zs10, As10, S1 and S2). Although they aren't without issues mainly the wireless earphones (S1) having interference issues between phone and earphone. Overall, great video and I look forward to see what's next.
Reading some of the comments I assumed this video would omit the fact these are 20 quid but after watching id say the video is very good and helpful. You constantly mention they are 20 quid and mention multiple times that these are excellent quality for the money. Quality video 👍.
I bought a set of these for hiking, since I needed something cheap and with replaceable parts for when they inevitably break themselves in my pack. So far I haven't been steered wrong yet, though they of course aren't going to give the same sound as, like, my $300 over ear headphones. They're perfectly fine for what I use them for, though, which is all I really need.
@@AudioFixation right now I own two sets, because I'm a big nerd. For closed back/ANC I use the Sony WH-1000XM4. for indoor use/open back headphones I use the Grado sr125e set. If you haven't had a chance to try the Grados, I recommend it! They don't break the bank (as much) and they really excel in the mids and highs, which is perfect since I use them at home for phonecalls and podcasts.
I have 3 different types of KZ headphones. For $15 you can get the ZSR which has 2 BA and 1 DD. For $10 more you can get the ZS5 or ZS6. IMO these have been the best non monitor headphones I've ever owned. Monitors and over ear headphones are great for sound quality and specific situations, but not long term comfort. KZ has been a real winner for me. There is also the $10 adapter to use them with bluetooth.
I've got a few KZ earbuds. Started with some weird ones that let you swap the port to the rubber bit at the end of the earbud to get a different sound signature. They were $10 US or something and at that price, blew everything else I had away... and I could change the sound signature which was fun to play with. I eventually ended most recently on the ZAX. I need to dial down some treble on them but the separation and clarity to instrument definition has been fantastic. I would recommend any KZ earbuds for anyone looking to get a cheap upgrade from bundle earbuds... on devices that still offer 3.5mm.
Love the review and you are being honest they have there faults. However if you wanna talk audio you need a good mic. Just a critique. Otherwise good stuff.
Awesome review! I loved the in-depth description of each segment of the frequency range since it really emphasizes what you're looking for rather than just saying it's "good" or "bad", and honestly I kind of love the frankness and denseness of information that you give with your absolutely peaceful demeanor.
after having the headphones for a year the paint on the metal will be scratched off. the strain relief on the dual prong side of the cable may build up green stuff (copper rust but somehow liquid?). the plastic of the headphones near the connecter may be destroyed/damaged if you put it under pressure in a bag or in your pockets. the metal grill that covers the driver assembly comes off but can be put back in place (there is an o-ring between the plate and plastic). the driver assembly and plastic shell touch and green stuff builds up there. the sound is as described. therefore the kz zsn pro x is an ok set of headphones due to the low price (especially on sale), good audio quality and the problems with the build quality are minor but need to be kept in mind.
I can't comment about the KZ series but I bought another headphone that Dankpod praised the Samson SR850. I switched from a fairly pricy gaming headset to the Samsons and I can't say anything bad about it. I love the Samsons the cable is really nice and it sounds really good. I will be honest, on the first week using it I got scared a couple of times because sometimes the sounds were so natural that I though they come from outside and not from the headphones.
wow!, a 2 years old review! I just got this IEM with a promo including some Memory Foam eartips and the 8cores Glod/silver cable and it was a blast for the price as much as it sound!, i just see your graph about the Eq this IEM have, and i am impressed how low the Bass is, compared with the middle range, because this things are a rocket in their bass frequencies and really good for the middle and high. I just like a lot this sound, but for any reason, my EDX (2usd in Promo) and my Castor Harman (12 USDt in promo) have a very especial sound each, so i enjoy them all!!, now i am awaiting for the Castro bass, which i have already tested and in my opinion it's superior to this ZSN Pro x, and i think that adding a KZ AZ9 TWS earhooks or the TRN BT20XS, i'll be happy for a good time, until KZ brings another affordable but yet with a great sound ones. Thanks!
Just got mine today and wow was their a difference to my Apple Beats Fit Pro's. Really loving these KZ's for a someone who just starting. Definitely recommend these for beginners.
inverting the starline tips that come with KZ iems is actually pretty useful. just a pain to actually invert them, plus they are more likely to get stuck in your ears that way, but totally worth it for a better seal and sound
Love your review style! Very honest and informative. I will buy this pair because I am neither an audiophile nor have ever had a good pair of headphones yet and I think these are a great introduction.
I got myself edx not too long ago and i really like the bass but the top end can a bit too harsh. I got zsn long ago too but it's not too lively. Just saved some dime and i got the zsn pro x. It is what i like of zsn and edx combined with more texture to the sound. So yes, i trust the screaming green rectangle
Having bought some ZS10 Pro's last month after wanting something on the go. I happen to watch Dankpods for a while now.. and thought why not.. They are actually really nice and comfy, even with some EQ adjustments and a normal volume they are my current favorites for being fairly cheap.
@carfreakify I have been tainted by wearing midrange over-ear studio headphones for working and gaming.. Unless you pay a lot for high end ones.. most in-ears are just bad in several ways. But I’ve been put back on in-ears because of these. I actually use them all the time now even around the house. I am fine with the tips that they come with. They aren’t the cheap or stinky kind I have had with main brand ones.
I picked up a pair of these to wear while doing yardwork, even though I already had a pair for that. I figured, for $20 for a possible upgrade, it would be worth it. At least with my ears, these were streets ahead of my iSport from Monster Audio that I picked up for $30 in the Walmart clearance aisle. I kinda miss the iPod controls on the cable, but the sound more than makes up for that. Thanks!
I bought a pair of these after my ATH M50X's hinge broke and I needed something to use on my phone and computer while I save up for new headphones. I took DankPods on his word and bought these. I can say that he did not lie, I really like them and enjoy listening to both music and playing video games through them. I plan on buying a pair of Meze Classic's and pair of Grado's (either 60's or 80's), all due to his recommendations - once I save up of course.
Bought them aswell, can't go wrong for 24 Euro's. Was pleasently surprised and are now my go to outdoor erands buds. With a dragon fly Cobalt to fully get them singing
800 subs!? Christ, the youtube algorithm has served you well. May it help you more in your future endeavors. (I am actually subscribed to dankpods lol)
Thank you for a great video. I was looking for review of this IEM and glad found your video. I really interested in this IEM. I'm definitely going to buy soon.
These are superb, buy them! If you wear them in they improve in quality. I have pairs costing £600 but these are the ones I prefer. And they are very loud.
Here's my take. I bought it because of dank pods. It impressed me coming from $5 to $20 normal earpieces. I also had a $90 tws frm x-mini (liberty s) before getting a kz zsn pro x. For $20 (SGD) the zsn pro x is definitely better than what most non-audiophile consumers are used to at that price. It is a good buy imo. Most consumers don't even know about different sound signatures or possibly what kind of sound they even like. This kz iem is a great gateway iem to the chifi or audiophile world. Obviously there are better iems. Duh, the zsn pro x is only $20. As a normie, I recommend these to my friends and family.
Nitpick: For speakers you want a straight, flat line. But earphones stick straight into the ear canal and therefore you miss out on the effect the scoop-shaped pinna of the ear has on the sound. To compensate and get a similar sound to flat speakers, you need a hump somewhere around 2 or 3 kHz. It's hard to measure precisely so there are a number of "target" curves earphones can be tuned based on, like diffuse field, free field, Harman, etc. Many companies have their own target curve or just fiddle with the drivers until it sounds right though. Also those Shures look like SE530. The newer SE535 have a detachable cable with MMCX connectors.
If a big brand will have made what this company makes i am sure the prices will go really high for the lowest product...just because of the brand name. But the price you pay for the quality of KZ products is amazing. I bought the Edx Pro with less than £10 and they sound amazing...clear and loud ( something that i always look for). For 112db sensitivity you pay a lot of money on known brands. This guys make an amazing job and also you can make their earphones wireless because they are modular. The quality and concept is great for the price. If you know where to look, you will get really good prices for all the products they have. They are the proof that quality and innovation don't come with a big price. "China made" is no longer similar with low quality products from a while now but many people still don't believe that. They are not perfect but nobody is and i am really happy i discovered the KZ products.
i have bought them my self recently and they are high quality in ears for literaly 20 bucks. They look great and sound great. I would recomend them as well to every one who likes in ears and dont want to pay much money.
i got the zsn pro's, they sound nice but my phone's volume buttons don't go quiet enough with them. they can get uncomfortable after a while, the plastic housing is quality and rigid so digs into the ear. the cable is braided but is fraying after 3/4 months (bodged with tape to keep working), great to know cables are replaceable. unbeatable price for the build quality. 9/10. will buy the pro x's next
im pretty happy with my kay-zeds. they're the iems that got me into this hobby do i want something better? absolutely, but for walking around theyre not too shabby at all
I'm listening to this on a set of these that I got today. I'm just wondering if I can recommend these easily to friends and family. This far they are far better than every other set of earbuds I've ever used, but I want to be sure
I settled on the KZ ZS10 pro for knocking about and am very happy. I have several IEMs that are for more critical listening but when I’m in the yard or walking the dog I just enjoy the ZS10 pros.
I have them. They're very trebly when I first listened to them. Compared to the cheap ones i've used since, everything I hear in these sound so layered like, you can listen to almost any song and pick out the drums, the vocals, bass, lead guitar, and backing tracks. They sound so whole and layered
@@AudioFixation In my country there is only $5 of difference in price between KZ ZSN PRO X and blon bl-03, but the difference between bl-03 and moondrop aria is much more significant. Do you think, that I should go for a bl-03 in this situation, as a newbie in audio world? Also I found Tin Audio T2 Tin Hifi, and I saw some recommendations to buy them. Honestly I'm lost.
@@nikolove9994 That's strange, I also use mine with phone and keep in pocket. Maybe we just fold the cable in different ways and my way don't make it tangle. I fold the cable in half 4 times.
@@nikenn8484 oh no, my bad. I keep them in a case. I meant while in use. They tend to rotate a lot in my pocket causing the wire to spin and bunch up. After a while it starts to get really annoying.
@@nikenn8484 It's less that they tangle and more that they get caught on everything. If the two ear pieces get close to eachother they hook together almost every time
I wish he or others would compare these with other KZ buds. Dankpods does seem to prefer brighter headphones for his personal faves. He will still give signal boosts to some bassy headphones if they are tastefully done, but he is honest in admitting that he likes sparkly stuff best, so not everyone will love these as much as him. For the price, its worth a try though. I'm just curious if KZ has any flatter earbuds in thier line of products. The price and build quality of these is impressive enough that I want to support KZ if they have other sets that would better fit my needs.
How do these compare to the KZ ES4 he recommended for Audiophile Christmas gifts? Turns out I want more treble as I find the ES4s to be too recessed when it comes to cymbals and the little "ting ting" noises from drums. I like the tight bass, though, but sub-bass could be a little more present for my taste. I think the midrange might be fine as it is since the bandwidth upscaler feature on my phone makes the mids sound way too harsh, but I am wanting more of what I'm assuming is lower mids since the crunchy or meaty distortion from rhythm guitar phrases get lost in the mix. Bass guitar lines sound pleasant although not as universally natural as my TWS AKGs. I'm always boosting the clarity of Bluetooth IEMs with some sort sound profile as they generally sound too warm, but these wired ES4s are a bit of an exception. I like to have excitement in my music but if the earbuds or speaker in question aren't true-to-life in their instrumental interpretation I reject them. I think technically the ES4s should have spot on lower midrange but some other factor gets in the way, and the same could kind of be said of the bass and treble.
Great review. Btw, I have these and I'm having trouble replacing/changing the buds? The default buds attached is a bit big so in longer uses it kind of hurts my ears a bit. I need to wearing these since my job requires a lot of video editing. Thanks!
I have owned many earbuds and headphones M50s, CX300, Koss Porta Pro, Bose QC etc. Just got the ZSN Pro X today and testing these earbuds on LG V50+, the detail presentation is quite good, being a monitor, it doesn't have much of its own sound signature, just doing its job, every detail of the sound track is well presented (comparing to M50s, this is a high complement for the price). However it does have a low buzzing noise I suspect which is due to electronic isolation is not done well considering its price, this can be tuned by EQ. I don't think most buyers will hear this noise if are using a phone or player with lower driving power. All and all, for this price, it is a decent buy, still waiting for the ZS10 Pro tomorrow, I bought both for research.
I mean yeah, I bought a pair of the KZ ZSN Pros (non X) and absolutely loved them till I lost one of them cause the cable didn't have the greatest attachment in the world to the actual buds.
The only issue I had was that the in ear part fell out. Not the rubber part but the actual metal part that the tips stick on. But they still worked when I put it back in.
I found the ZSN Pro a little too bright for me, I prefer their ZS10 Pro, overall a great brand compared to some of what you find at this price in a regular store or on Amazon.
if you get these I'd recommend getting some good quality ear tips, I used the spare that I had from a pair of galaxy buds I used to have and it was so much better!
Last month I was just a Bus Driver
This month I’ve decided I’m a Bus Driver Pro Max
😂
But that makes sense here. First was ZSN, then ZSN Pro, and now ZSN Pro X. I wouldn't be surprised if next were ZSN Pro X Max
@@hoodie8819 Pro and Max are still used way too much, why call them pro when they cost under £30? Nothing is professional under £30
It’s used for gullible people who fall for that shit
@@shanethrelfall416 "Pro" lost it's "Professional" meaning a while ago
@@shanethrelfall416 marketing
Answer: yes. Every recommendation of his I’ve gotten, have all lived up to his hype.
Same
I literally bought exactly theese and i couldnt be happier about them
@@Ferrari255GTO those Samson open backs are amazing for at home, and the sound liberty Bluetooth buds are as well
For me, it is a bit different. You can definitely trust him for getting a good sounding pair of headphones or iems. However, you are missing out a lot of good and better stuffs for the same price.
His recommendations are great for those who are not experienced with audiophile gears, but they are far from the best you can get.
@@phatanhduyle7259 well, where can i find better headphones/iems for the same price of the Kz's?
Hey there! I bought these earbuds after seeing Dankpods recommend them, and as someone who is new to the whole audiophile thing, I think they're a fantastic introduction. I've been listening to a cheap set of $10 buds from Wal-mart for a few years at this point (not counting when I'm at my PC, where I use a more expensive gaming headset), and I was blown away by the sound quality of these buds in comparison.
For anyone in the position of looking for something a step up from your average, cheap buds, I'd say these are a fantastic option.
Totally agree Frosty!
I'm an audio engineer (freelance mixing engineer, live engineer pre pandemic).
I just bought the KZ ZSN Pro and fuck. For 25 bucks it's insanely good.
I don't understand how a 25 dollar set of IEMs can sound this good.
Yeah, they're a little lacking in midrange and a little aggressive in the high end, but they blow the 40 dollar sennheiser earbuds I was using for on the go listening out of the water.
I only got them today so I can't speak for durability unfortunately.
@@HeyZeus096 Hey there, i've also been using budget sennheiser earbuds in the past 6-7 years (cx100 -> cx200 -> cx1.00 -> cx3.00 -> cx300s), what was your comparison? I'm thinking about switching over to kz's as well
@@kaposvaribando1277 I had the cx200 I think. The KZN absolutely blows them out of the water. I'd 100% recommend moving on from the Sennheisers.
Consider the QKZ VK4, it's only $10.
the kz zsn pro x is actually the 3rd installment of the zsn series.
kz zsn > kz zsn pro > kz zsn pro x
Aha thanks for clarifying
I had to double take cuz I thought you were speaking a different language for a second there.
That's like iPhone 12 Pro Max levels of "terrible product name"
and i believe zsn is the successor of zst series.
What about the zs10 lmao
Ah yes, the British dank pods
It's funny how Australians are wacky and crazy and dankpods is the epitome of the Australian man and this guy is the british "prim" and "proper" dankpods. Now we need an american one 🤔
Edit: you know what on second thought I don't think we need an american dankpods.
@@HoloScope American DankPods but instead of earphones he reviews guns
@@noellewastaken he reviews shooting sport earplugs
@@GonkaGonkaGonka nah, he shoots earphones to test their durability
@@HoloScope american dankpods are videogamedunkey. not the same topic, but same jokes
I don't want to doubt on dank but I'm too broke to take a chance 😭😭
KZ has so many good models... I'd buy the S1, S1D or other "TWS" True Wireless earbud sets. AirPod killers
This is not even the cheapest money can buy there is even cheaper such KZ EDR but its just a single driver
@@mayuravirus6134 the KZ EDR (and the EDX) is actually pretty decent despite being a single driver. It's cheap and affordable for the sound quality. But the problem is that i found it hard to recommend since an extra 10 bucks, or even less, would get you KZ ZSN Pro x
@@bohlam6c true, i have kz edx and it's cheap and the sound quality is pretty good
@@bohlam6c I only have the edx, zsn pro and zst X available near me. What's better between zst X and zsn pro? And how's the dq6?
Dankpods have a nice sense of humor, and great nicknames for those raycans i mean ray cons. He's got a fairly consistent uploading schedules, and there's quite a few gems in his channel (beans). Also, what do you think of raycons?
Don’t you mean rays con? Wait hold on, weresthatsexyspeaker
@@Rokinbokinstudios sexy speaker is an achievement to be accomplished by only the top headphone reviewers
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Oi, a nitpicker here and a guy that understands music. I bought them because dank recommended them and was curious. Best purchase of IEMs ever. For the price they sound incredibly good. When I put them too loud the highs do pierce my ears but I dont need them set to loud to listen to music and feel like im live in the studio where they're recording. Tested the soundstaging and for the price it's pretty good. They do it perfectly well, prominent enough to notice it and enjoy it while making the sound velvet and smooth adequately for the price. Im quite happy with how they sound and the sound engineering that went in them to make it like that. Money well spent.
So basically we agree!
I use wavelet with autoeq and they work like a charm
I love these IEMs to death but yeah as someone who listens to music loud most of the time, the highs just destroy my ears and I think I’ll be deaf by next year
Glad I found your content from the Dankpods name drop. Good and interesting review!
Got a pair of ZS10PROs, I'm extremely happy with them.
Try playing with the Equalizer in your device. You ll b amazed with it for sure.
@@gautam653 Yeah, done it already.
Also used a frequency generator to test really low bass, sounds great.
I love mine, they are too loud though
I got cca c12 with upgrade cable and im so enjoying this. though cca and kz are the same company but sound signature is different
How much was it?
It's impossible for any frequency response line to be flat. Manufacturers use very large divisions like 20 dB per vertical division and 3rd octave smoothing. As per bass response, it's physically impossible for drives that small to have good bass. They would have to move too much comparing to a larger driver and require more voltage to be driven.
All good points Bruno - I agree with you!
you're the type of dude that makes me embarrassed to be an audiophile lol
@@mattj1341 why?
I have no idea what this means but I completely agree.
Hearing through KZ ZS10 pro bought a year back. The subtle BGM used in this video is smooth and so pleasant.
Such beautiful chi fi isn't it? Got a pair for my whole dang family
@@12evinge I know its cheap but becareful it will get very addictive and there is even more expensie than this such KZ ZAX in USD it cost 150 it does have 16 drivers tho 8 each ears
I bought them and I don’t regret anything, sound great, and these pair actually got me into listen to all my music again, I’ve found so many new sounds in my music, thanks to the kz zen pros. Thanks DankPods.
Is it still good now?
@@eunicebluu almost a year I've had them, and they still sound great. I don't baby them and I've dropped them a fair amount of times, the materials changed colour, just a bit, i got white and they've started to get a bit yellowish, so I'll get me some black ones in the future.
@@rdrgz6217 thank you for responding great help 💗 I bought it hopefully it will lasts too
@@rdrgz6217 Hi! i got mine today, I just wanna ask if I should unplug the wire after using or should I keep it intact?
@@eunicebluu i just leave them connected, it's part of them, i only changed them to know if both sides were good, but other than that, it's been together as one ever since.
Dankpods turned me into an audiophile. I went from rocking gaming headsets to using some Planar Magnetics because of his vids
I’m satisfied with senheiser pc37x headphones
Saved from the evil gaming headphones.. congratz i still get triggered bcz of this fkn gaming headphones
@@zipel I keep some Fox Ear Gaming headsets around as my 'take everywhere when I'm not at home" just because they're stylish looking and sound decent enough. But yea when I am at home, I use my Audeze headphones for my PC gaming
And this is how the evil audiophile cabal is draining money from the wallets of the unsuspecting citizens 🤣🤣
@@zipel I mean, Dank reviewed some gaming headsets as well, and found some decent sounding ones, even on a budget.
as a side note, thanks to the detachable cables, you can buy little modules that attach there and canvert the KZs to be wireless
Also replace cable if ever it gets damaged. They are goated for giving us these options
KZ and sister CCA are amazing value for money. I feel that for decades, we've been paying too much for sound. "KZ" also corresponds to founders Keith Yue, a former Audio-Technica engineer, and Zen Li, a Western-trained classical musician.
I picked the CCA C12 which are great without being too "tiring" for hours of listening.
Been watching dankpods for about a year now, always enjoy his humor and every buying decision his videos have influenced on my wallet have not disappointed.
For an old fellow, you do bring something new to this hobby. I like your approach to the reviews, keep it up.
Old fellow! Young whippersnapper…..🙂
Really good reviews! I'm new to the audio world so you including the graph really helped me visualize what you meant
Well, I already did trust DankPods and purchased them phones.
They're pretty fine, I wasnt blown away by the drums texture like I was with my Marshall Mode, but the bass is punchy and the highs are well pronounced.
For €20,- I've heard faaaaar worse
@@twanhams2635 I really want to get some, but they arent worth it for me rn
I only saw Dankpods starting a few weeks ago when he gave an honest review of Raycons. Love his reviews. And your review of this convinced me to buy them!
I'm not much of a audiophile myself, but I can vouch for KZ. Between me and my dad (who is the true audiophile of the family) we have 4 KZ products that so far have been the best bang for your buck in our opinion (those products being a Zs10, As10, S1 and S2).
Although they aren't without issues mainly the wireless earphones (S1) having interference issues between phone and earphone. Overall, great video and I look forward to see what's next.
Really enjoyed this Review, looking foward to more vids from u
Thanks! More stuff coming soon.
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Reading some of the comments I assumed this video would omit the fact these are 20 quid but after watching id say the video is very good and helpful. You constantly mention they are 20 quid and mention multiple times that these are excellent quality for the money. Quality video 👍.
I bought a set of these for hiking, since I needed something cheap and with replaceable parts for when they inevitably break themselves in my pack. So far I haven't been steered wrong yet, though they of course aren't going to give the same sound as, like, my $300 over ear headphones. They're perfectly fine for what I use them for, though, which is all I really need.
Which $300 over-ear headphones do you use?
@@AudioFixation right now I own two sets, because I'm a big nerd. For closed back/ANC I use the Sony WH-1000XM4. for indoor use/open back headphones I use the Grado sr125e set. If you haven't had a chance to try the Grados, I recommend it! They don't break the bank (as much) and they really excel in the mids and highs, which is perfect since I use them at home for phonecalls and podcasts.
I have these they sound amazing
I bought those right after I saw the video with him talking about them, I got the limited Gold Pro X pair. I love them, they sound great
I have 3 different types of KZ headphones. For $15 you can get the ZSR which has 2 BA and 1 DD. For $10 more you can get the ZS5 or ZS6. IMO these have been the best non monitor headphones I've ever owned. Monitors and over ear headphones are great for sound quality and specific situations, but not long term comfort. KZ has been a real winner for me. There is also the $10 adapter to use them with bluetooth.
I've got a few KZ earbuds. Started with some weird ones that let you swap the port to the rubber bit at the end of the earbud to get a different sound signature. They were $10 US or something and at that price, blew everything else I had away... and I could change the sound signature which was fun to play with.
I eventually ended most recently on the ZAX. I need to dial down some treble on them but the separation and clarity to instrument definition has been fantastic.
I would recommend any KZ earbuds for anyone looking to get a cheap upgrade from bundle earbuds... on devices that still offer 3.5mm.
Love the review and you are being honest they have there faults. However if you wanna talk audio you need a good mic. Just a critique. Otherwise good stuff.
Awesome review! I loved the in-depth description of each segment of the frequency range since it really emphasizes what you're looking for rather than just saying it's "good" or "bad", and honestly I kind of love the frankness and denseness of information that you give with your absolutely peaceful demeanor.
I've got to say, I have these iem's and they do not disappoint. I think most people are used to really bad iem's and these are a great upgrade.
I watched dank pods' video for these buds, but, i wanted a second opinion and am glad i found your video.
I have the regular kz szn pro and I absolutely love them. I can't believe the price
Ridiculously good value
the non-X version has less treble but otherwise theyre near identical, some reviews even say they have zero differences.
nice!cant wait to see this channel boom!
Your vids are so chilling to watch. Keep up the good work please!
Glad you like them!
after having the headphones for a year the paint on the metal will be scratched off. the strain relief on the dual prong side of the cable may build up green stuff (copper rust but somehow liquid?). the plastic of the headphones near the connecter may be destroyed/damaged if you put it under pressure in a bag or in your pockets. the metal grill that covers the driver assembly comes off but can be put back in place (there is an o-ring between the plate and plastic). the driver assembly and plastic shell touch and green stuff builds up there. the sound is as described.
therefore the kz zsn pro x is an ok set of headphones due to the low price (especially on sale), good audio quality and the problems with the build quality are minor but need to be kept in mind.
I can't comment about the KZ series but I bought another headphone that Dankpod praised the Samson SR850. I switched from a fairly pricy gaming headset to the Samsons and I can't say anything bad about it. I love the Samsons the cable is really nice and it sounds really good. I will be honest, on the first week using it I got scared a couple of times because sometimes the sounds were so natural that I though they come from outside and not from the headphones.
Just because each brand has its own advantages and good products does not mean that it negates all
wow!, a 2 years old review! I just got this IEM with a promo including some Memory Foam eartips and the 8cores Glod/silver cable and it was a blast for the price as much as it sound!, i just see your graph about the Eq this IEM have, and i am impressed how low the Bass is, compared with the middle range, because this things are a rocket in their bass frequencies and really good for the middle and high. I just like a lot this sound, but for any reason, my EDX (2usd in Promo) and my Castor Harman (12 USDt in promo) have a very especial sound each, so i enjoy them all!!, now i am awaiting for the Castro bass, which i have already tested and in my opinion it's superior to this ZSN Pro x, and i think that adding a KZ AZ9 TWS earhooks or the TRN BT20XS, i'll be happy for a good time, until KZ brings another affordable but yet with a great sound ones. Thanks!
Very comprehensive in depth review, thank you :)
the perfect "flat" line is for compensated graphs, that same line for uncompensated should have that 2-3khz mountain (ear gain) and sloping highs etc
Just got mine today and wow was their a difference to my Apple Beats Fit Pro's. Really loving these KZ's for a someone who just starting. Definitely recommend these for beginners.
inverting the starline tips that come with KZ iems is actually pretty useful. just a pain to actually invert them, plus they are more likely to get stuck in your ears that way, but totally worth it for a better seal and sound
This is great quality, nice mate!👍
Hey thanks for watching, glad you liked it!
I just got these and I’m absolutely in love with them they fell and sound like $100 iems for just $30
I bought a pair when they were 50% off and holy cow, it's the best pair I have used
Love your review style! Very honest and informative. I will buy this pair because I am neither an audiophile nor have ever had a good pair of headphones yet and I think these are a great introduction.
I think you'll enjoy them. Thanks for watching and for the kind comments!
I got myself edx not too long ago and i really like the bass but the top end can a bit too harsh. I got zsn long ago too but it's not too lively.
Just saved some dime and i got the zsn pro x. It is what i like of zsn and edx combined with more texture to the sound.
So yes, i trust the screaming green rectangle
Because the price difference is too big, but this one has this sound quality at this price, it is very good. You can feel its bass performance.
Having bought some ZS10 Pro's last month after wanting something on the go. I happen to watch Dankpods for a while now.. and thought why not..
They are actually really nice and comfy, even with some EQ adjustments and a normal volume they are my current favorites for being fairly cheap.
@carfreakify I have been tainted by wearing midrange over-ear studio headphones for working and gaming.. Unless you pay a lot for high end ones.. most in-ears are just bad in several ways.
But I’ve been put back on in-ears because of these. I actually use them all the time now even around the house.
I am fine with the tips that they come with. They aren’t the cheap or stinky kind I have had with main brand ones.
I picked up a pair of these to wear while doing yardwork, even though I already had a pair for that. I figured, for $20 for a possible upgrade, it would be worth it. At least with my ears, these were streets ahead of my iSport from Monster Audio that I picked up for $30 in the Walmart clearance aisle. I kinda miss the iPod controls on the cable, but the sound more than makes up for that. Thanks!
you can get a cable for them with a mic, that should also let you pause, play your music
there are alot of reviews on this product, but the title, its a good way to get the viewers interested. nice
I bought a pair of these after my ATH M50X's hinge broke and I needed something to use on my phone and computer while I save up for new headphones. I took DankPods on his word and bought these. I can say that he did not lie, I really like them and enjoy listening to both music and playing video games through them.
I plan on buying a pair of Meze Classic's and pair of Grado's (either 60's or 80's), all due to his recommendations - once I save up of course.
I'd like to see Wade Nixon's (DankPods) Reaction to this!
Me too!
@@AudioFixation comment on his video of these headphones with this video link
Bought them aswell, can't go wrong for 24 Euro's. Was pleasently surprised and are now my go to outdoor erands buds. With a dragon fly Cobalt to fully get them singing
Very good review of these earphones I might buy them. By the way is it me or do you sound a little bit like James May?
It's been mentioned before!
800 subs!? Christ, the youtube algorithm has served you well. May it help you more in your future endeavors.
(I am actually subscribed to dankpods lol)
Thanks. Can’t complain!!
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Thank you for a great video. I was looking for review of this IEM and glad found your video. I really interested in this IEM. I'm definitely going to buy soon.
These are superb, buy them! If you wear them in they improve in quality. I have pairs costing £600 but these are the ones I prefer. And they are very loud.
Here's my take. I bought it because of dank pods. It impressed me coming from $5 to $20 normal earpieces. I also had a $90 tws frm x-mini (liberty s) before getting a kz zsn pro x. For $20 (SGD) the zsn pro x is definitely better than what most non-audiophile consumers are used to at that price. It is a good buy imo. Most consumers don't even know about different sound signatures or possibly what kind of sound they even like. This kz iem is a great gateway iem to the chifi or audiophile world. Obviously there are better iems. Duh, the zsn pro x is only $20. As a normie, I recommend these to my friends and family.
Definitely a gateway iem 😀
I've wore these while playing with band and I can say, they are insanely good
good job I hope your channel goes very far
I was considering getting these but I'm definitely going to
thanks alot
Thanks Oliver!
hey this was a great video. I actually want to buy these but I'm not sure about the comfort do you think they are comfortable?
Nitpick: For speakers you want a straight, flat line. But earphones stick straight into the ear canal and therefore you miss out on the effect the scoop-shaped pinna of the ear has on the sound. To compensate and get a similar sound to flat speakers, you need a hump somewhere around 2 or 3 kHz. It's hard to measure precisely so there are a number of "target" curves earphones can be tuned based on, like diffuse field, free field, Harman, etc. Many companies have their own target curve or just fiddle with the drivers until it sounds right though.
Also those Shures look like SE530. The newer SE535 have a detachable cable with MMCX connectors.
If a big brand will have made what this company makes i am sure the prices will go really high for the lowest product...just because of the brand name. But the price you pay for the quality of KZ products is amazing. I bought the Edx Pro with less than £10 and they sound amazing...clear and loud ( something that i always look for). For 112db sensitivity you pay a lot of money on known brands. This guys make an amazing job and also you can make their earphones wireless because they are modular. The quality and concept is great for the price. If you know where to look, you will get really good prices for all the products they have. They are the proof that quality and innovation don't come with a big price. "China made" is no longer similar with low quality products from a while now but many people still don't believe that. They are not perfect but nobody is and i am really happy i discovered the KZ products.
i have bought them my self recently and they are high quality in ears for literaly 20 bucks. They look great and sound great.
I would recomend them as well to every one who likes in ears and dont want to pay much money.
Well said
Welp im subbed, found you ironically through DankPods and gotta say i enjoyed this video
i got the zsn pro's, they sound nice but my phone's volume buttons don't go quiet enough with them. they can get uncomfortable after a while, the plastic housing is quality and rigid so digs into the ear. the cable is braided but is fraying after 3/4 months (bodged with tape to keep working), great to know cables are replaceable. unbeatable price for the build quality. 9/10. will buy the pro x's next
Yes, I didn't expect the plastic shell to be so hard. This price is really rare.
I bought these last week. I really like them. For the price they are hard to beat. My only real compliant is the cord tangles quite easily.
One of the best headphones I ever had. And for that price it's just unbelievable
Best review by far!! 🥰😍😍
im pretty happy with my kay-zeds. they're the iems that got me into this hobby
do i want something better? absolutely, but for walking around theyre not too shabby at all
I'm listening to this on a set of these that I got today. I'm just wondering if I can recommend these easily to friends and family. This far they are far better than every other set of earbuds I've ever used, but I want to be sure
I settled on the KZ ZS10 pro for knocking about and am very happy. I have several IEMs that are for more critical listening but when I’m in the yard or walking the dog I just enjoy the ZS10 pros.
I have them. They're very trebly when I first listened to them. Compared to the cheap ones i've used since, everything I hear in these sound so layered like, you can listen to almost any song and pick out the drums, the vocals, bass, lead guitar, and backing tracks. They sound so whole and layered
cool!.. thanx for the honest review :)
As someone who has these and reviewed them, I think they are worth the hype
I have these headphones and I absolutely love them as content headphones, where the upper mids boost is amazing for understanding dialogue
What would you recommend to move to after these. I have them. And like them. But what's next, at a slightly higher price point?
Hi Fionn. The blon bl-03 are good for £30. Or the moondrop aria £69.
@@AudioFixation Thanks a million! Didn't expect a response so soon! Will definitely check them out
@@AudioFixation In my country there is only $5 of difference in price between KZ ZSN PRO X and blon bl-03, but the difference between bl-03 and moondrop aria is much more significant. Do you think, that I should go for a bl-03 in this situation, as a newbie in audio world? Also I found Tin Audio T2 Tin Hifi, and I saw some recommendations to buy them. Honestly I'm lost.
"tangle proof" he says of the two hooks on a wire
I'm using these on a daily basis and it is really uncommon for them to tangle. So they not "tangle proof", they more like "tangle resistant"
Personal experience, mine tangle up a lot. But I used them with my phone which goes in and out of my pocket a lot.
@@nikolove9994 That's strange, I also use mine with phone and keep in pocket. Maybe we just fold the cable in different ways and my way don't make it tangle. I fold the cable in half 4 times.
@@nikenn8484 oh no, my bad. I keep them in a case. I meant while in use. They tend to rotate a lot in my pocket causing the wire to spin and bunch up. After a while it starts to get really annoying.
@@nikenn8484 It's less that they tangle and more that they get caught on everything. If the two ear pieces get close to eachother they hook together almost every time
Thanks for the video! It was enjoyable and very helpful.
Thanks for the honest review. Q Can I use it for zoom calls or light gaming?
I got a pair myself, I love them.
I got some of them before watching this. Good to know they are not terrible
I wish he or others would compare these with other KZ buds. Dankpods does seem to prefer brighter headphones for his personal faves. He will still give signal boosts to some bassy headphones if they are tastefully done, but he is honest in admitting that he likes sparkly stuff best, so not everyone will love these as much as him. For the price, its worth a try though. I'm just curious if KZ has any flatter earbuds in thier line of products. The price and build quality of these is impressive enough that I want to support KZ if they have other sets that would better fit my needs.
I bought the kz zsn model from watching his review. The only thing i did was change the ear tips.
How do these compare to the KZ ES4 he recommended for Audiophile Christmas gifts? Turns out I want more treble as I find the ES4s to be too recessed when it comes to cymbals and the little "ting ting" noises from drums. I like the tight bass, though, but sub-bass could be a little more present for my taste. I think the midrange might be fine as it is since the bandwidth upscaler feature on my phone makes the mids sound way too harsh, but I am wanting more of what I'm assuming is lower mids since the crunchy or meaty distortion from rhythm guitar phrases get lost in the mix. Bass guitar lines sound pleasant although not as universally natural as my TWS AKGs. I'm always boosting the clarity of Bluetooth IEMs with some sort sound profile as they generally sound too warm, but these wired ES4s are a bit of an exception. I like to have excitement in my music but if the earbuds or speaker in question aren't true-to-life in their instrumental interpretation I reject them. I think technically the ES4s should have spot on lower midrange but some other factor gets in the way, and the same could kind of be said of the bass and treble.
Great review. Btw, I have these and I'm having trouble replacing/changing the buds? The default buds attached is a bit big so in longer uses it kind of hurts my ears a bit. I need to wearing these since my job requires a lot of video editing. Thanks!
3:10 these are Shure SE530 IEMs, the SE535 added MMCX
Thanks for clarifying! I’ve had them so long I’ve forgotten what they are!
Bought them for my girlfriend after this video; in blinging gold of course! Thank you, she loves 'em.
I’m glad she likes them!!!
I have owned many earbuds and headphones M50s, CX300, Koss Porta Pro, Bose QC etc. Just got the ZSN Pro X today and testing these earbuds on LG V50+, the detail presentation is quite good, being a monitor, it doesn't have much of its own sound signature, just doing its job, every detail of the sound track is well presented (comparing to M50s, this is a high complement for the price). However it does have a low buzzing noise I suspect which is due to electronic isolation is not done well considering its price, this can be tuned by EQ. I don't think most buyers will hear this noise if are using a phone or player with lower driving power. All and all, for this price, it is a decent buy, still waiting for the ZS10 Pro tomorrow, I bought both for research.
Hi, the buzzing could be due to their high sensitivity picking up the electrical noise on the output. A higher quality DAC may isolate the noise.
I mean yeah, I bought a pair of the KZ ZSN Pros (non X) and absolutely loved them till I lost one of them cause the cable didn't have the greatest attachment in the world to the actual buds.
Oops - so the bud just slipped off? Suboptimal outcome mate
@@AudioFixation just a bit yeah
This is really informative thx man
I bought the Fiio BTR7 because he recommended it. I'm returning it tomorrow.
very nice explanation. I order one for my self after watching this review.
The only issue I had was that the in ear part fell out. Not the rubber part but the actual metal part that the tips stick on. But they still worked when I put it back in.
I found the ZSN Pro a little too bright for me, I prefer their ZS10 Pro, overall a great brand compared to some of what you find at this price in a regular store or on Amazon.
The ZSN are a little too bright for me too. Agreed.
if you get these I'd recommend getting some good quality ear tips, I used the spare that I had from a pair of galaxy buds I used to have and it was so much better!
I bought pair of this buds in black colour. Hope it sounds as good as looks.
great video! very informative.