Best KZ IEMs

B

$41

KZ AS06

Warm V n/a

6

B

$62

KZ AS10

Warm V n/a

6

B

$35

KZ CRN / ZEX Pro

Neutral n/a

6

B

$60

KZ Zenith

Jaytiss: It's a middie, but a good option.

Tuning: B Tech: C+ Mids: A- Treble: C+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: B

n/a n/a

6

5.3

B

$170

KZ Sonata

Jaytiss: It has some issues, but it isn't bad.

Tuning: B Tech: C+ Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A+

Neuttra with bass boost, and extra detail. 14BA

6

5.3

B

$50

KZ ZS7

V-shape n/a

6

B-

$33

KZ D-Fi

Tuning: C+ Tech: B- Bass: C+ Mids: B- Treble: C+ Soundstage: B- Details: B- Imaging: B-

Neutral n/a

5.7

5.4

B-

(disc.)

HBB KZ PR2

Jays Audio: New batch needs 300-500 mesh filters

Tuning: A- Tech: B+

n/a n/a

5.5

6.7

C+

(disc.)

KZ Krila

Tuning: B- Tech: C+ Bass: B- Mids: C+ Treble: B Soundstage: B- Details: B- Imaging: C+

n/a n/a

5.4

C+

$55

TKZ Ouranos

Tim Tuned: Pros: Better and cheaper T3 Plus with approved timbre and balance..

Tuning: C+ Tech: A- Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: B

n/a n/a

5

6.4

C

$65

KZ ZA12

Jaytiss: Jumps to a B Tier with a 80 ohm adapter. Pretty wild.

Tuning: C Tech: B Mids: C+ Treble: B Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: B

n/a 2DD+4BA

4.8

5.6

C

$50

KZ Z10 Pro 2

Jaytiss: I can't believe that I'm saying this, but just get a KZ EDC pro.

Tuning: C Tech: D Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: C- Soundstage: A-

n/a n/a

4.8

3.5

C

$33

KZ ZEX PRO / CRN

Shuwa-T: Weaknesses: Literally everything else. Comment: Tonally alright but timbre is way off.

Tuning: C+ Tech: C Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Soundstage: C Details: C+ Imaging: C

n/a n/a

4.8

C

KZ EDC Pro

Jays Audio: Nicely tuned v shape, smooth treble for the price/single DD, also very cheap on sale... but KZ.
Jaytiss: 12 Dollars, moderate your expectations, but it's ok.
Shuwa-T: Weaknesses: How this was recommended ever befuddles me, nothing about this set works unless you listen to only the two extremes.

Tuning: B- Tech: C- Bass: B- Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B- Details: B- Imaging: C

n/a n/a

4.7

C

$80

KZ PR1 Pro

Precogvision: Solid choice at $50 for an exciting, high-clarity sound, but at the expense of an artifical brightness and timbre.

Tuning: C Tech: B- Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: B Details: C+ Imaging: B

Bright V n/a

4.7

5.4

7.5

C

$25

KZ ZSN Pro

Shuwa-T: Strengths: Just no. Weaknesses: Tonally off, technically limited. Comment: Well at least it fits pretty nicely.

Tuning: D- Tech: D+ Bass: D+ Mids: E+ Treble: D Soundstage: D Details: C Imaging: C-

V-shape n/a

4.7

3.5

C

$15

KZ EDX Pro

Precogvision: Surprisingly extended treble and good bass dynamics for the price. Just crappy tuning per usual.

Tuning: D Tech: D Bass: C- Mids: D Treble: D Dynamics: C- Details: D Imaging: D

V-shape 2DD

4.6

3.3

C

$20

QKZ VK4

Crin: Stealth-revised. Latest version is just another KZ-type signature.

Tuning: C Tech: C

V-Shaped n/a

4.5

C

$10

QKZ AK6

Tuning: C Tech: C

V-Shaped n/a

4.5

C-

(disc.)

KZ Ling Long

Tuning: C- Tech: C- Bass: C+ Mids: D+ Treble: C Soundstage: C- Details: C+ Imaging: C-

n/a n/a

4.3

C-

$40

QKZ HBB HADES

Jays Audio: Slams even harder than the Rosefinch. If you want the most bass these are it. No vocals no treble, only bass. High-volume listening recommeded.

Tuning: B+ Tech: C

n/a n/a

4

5.1

C-

$8

KZ ATE

V-shape n/a

4

C-

$50

KZ ZS10

V-shape n/a

4

C-

$20

QKZ HBB

Jays Audio: Very well tuned warm/bassy set. Not basshead like the Rosefinch, but still has good bass impact as well as upholding enough treble extension.
Fresh Reviews: good for $ - can border on C+

Tuning: B+ Tech: C+

n/a 1DD

4

5.5

C-

$35

KZ SK10

V-shape n/a

4

C-

$40

KZ ZS10 Pro X

V-shape n/a

4

C-

$100

KZ ASX

V-shape n/a

4

C-

$20

QKZ ZXD

Tuning: C Tech: C-

V-Shaped n/a

4

4.2

C-

$10

QKZ ZXN

Tuning: C Tech: C-

V-Shaped n/a

4

4.2

C-

(disc.)

EarWerkz Legend Omega

Crin: Tuning that is really a product of its time. Does not hold up well today.

Tuning: D Tech: B

Warm 8BA

4

5.1

C-

$20

QKZ x HBB

Super* Review: Amazing warm tonality with adequate techs for the bracket that turns into a ultra-budget nice alternative to the usual suspects.

Tuning: C Tech: D+ Bass: C- Mids: D Treble: C- Details: D Imaging: D

Bassy V n/a

4

3.9

D+

$34

KZ Zex Pro

Precogvision: Surprisingly well-tuned for a KZ, but with too much 3-5kHz presence and hoarse timbre.

Tuning: C- Tech: D Bass: C- Mids: C- Treble: C+ Dynamics: D Details: C- Imaging: D

n/a n/a

3.9

3.6

D+

$22

KZ EDX Ultra

Precogvision: Far too bright in the upper-treble, but reasonably decent otherwise.

Tuning: C- Tech: C- Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: C- Details: C+ Imaging: C-

n/a 2DD

3.8

4.3

D+

$16

KZ Krilla

Jaytiss: Tuning is ok, technicals are ok. Treble is weird for me.

Tuning: D+ Tech: E+ Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: B

n/a n/a

3.8

2.5

D+

$40

QKZ x HBB Khan

Jays Audio: Same as the Crin Zero but with slightl more bass and less faitguing, although at the cost of more recessed vocals/mids. Mid-bass tuck affects libraries.
Jaytiss: Hard to recommend in a competitive market.
Tim Tuned: Pros: Very well tuned, strong clean bass. Cons: treble can use more eveness.

Tuning: C- Tech: D+ Bass: C+ Mids: C Treble: D Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: B Details: E+ Imaging: E+

n/a n/a

3.7

3.9

D+

$25

KZ Zex

Precogvision: Warm and gooey but with too much spice in the mid-treble.

Tuning: D Tech: D Bass: D Mids: D Treble: D Dynamics: D Details: D Imaging: D

Warm V n/a

3.5

3

D+

$55

KZ PRX

Jaytiss: Weird upper trebble is killing it for me, but it might be good for you.

Tuning: D+ Tech: E- Mids: C+ Treble: E- Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: B

n/a n/a

3.5

1.8

8.5

D

$49

KZ PR3

Jaytiss: It isn't bad, just not fantastic. I enjoy the fit, might do a full review.

Tuning: D Tech: E- Mids: C+ Treble: E- Dynamics: E- Soundstage: B

n/a n/a

3.3

1.7

D

$45

KZ PR 2 x HBB

Jaytiss: Boring, but I can see how others migh tlike it.

Tuning: D Tech: E- Mids: C+ Treble: E- Dynamics: E- Soundstage: B

n/a n/a

3.3

1.7

D

$30

KZ DQ6

Precogvision: Typical KZ IEM that didn't stick to the wall.
Nymz: Treble too hot and mids are bad. Slam and stage are GREAT. Everything else is below average. Good for prog metal. Get CCA CRA instead.

Tuning: D- Tech: D- Bass: D Mids: D- Treble: D- Dynamics: D Details: D Imaging: D

V-shape 3DD

3.2

2.8

D

$50

KZ ZS10 Pro

Precogvision: Bloated bass with zero texture meets the gritty, 5kHz peak of death.
Shuwa-T: Strengths: Just no. Weaknesses: Standard KZ treble, strange sounding iem, congested soundstage.

Tuning: E+ Tech: D Bass: D- Mids: E+ Treble: D- Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: D+ Details: D Imaging: D

V-shape 1DD+4BA

3.1

2.8

D

$130

KZ AST

Precogvision: Sounds like KZ threw a bunch of drivers in a shell and called it a day.

Tuning: E+ Tech: E+ Bass: D Mids: E+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: E+ Details: E+ Imaging: E+

Bassy V 12BA

3.1

2.1

D-

$75

KZ ZAS

Precogvision: Typical bloated KZ tuning. The party doesn't stop, I guess.

Tuning: D- Tech: D Bass: D Mids: D Treble: E+ Dynamics: D Details: D Imaging: D

n/a 1DD+7BA

2.9

D-

$35

KZ CRN

Jaytiss: Hey a KZ that I like, ohh wait.
Nymz: Lacks technicalities - mainly regarding detail, separation and dynamics. Stage is intimate. Timbre is funky. Notes are a bit blurry. Tuning is mostly fine. Nothing new at this current market.

Tuning: D- Tech: E+ Bass: E+ Mids: D+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: B Details: E+ Imaging: E+

n/a 1DD+1BA+1Mag

2.9

2.3

D-

$32

KZ x HBB: DQ6s

Nymz: Better than the OG version for my lib. Less slam and air due to tuning, but better treble and sub-bass. Techs are marginally the same.

Tuning: D- Tech: D- Bass: D Mids: E+ Treble: D Details: D Imaging: D

n/a 3DD

2.7

D-

$40

TKZK Wave

Nymz: Worse techs and timbre heart mirror, but with better treble tuning (less fatiguing). Bass has dynamics for its price. At this price, can't fault it that much tbh.

Tuning: D- Tech: D- Bass: E+ Mids: D Treble: D Details: D Imaging: D

n/a 1DD+1BA