KZ Zenith VS Apos x Community Rock Lobster
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
KZ Zenith and Apos x Community Rock Lobster are in-ear monitors. KZ Zenith costs $60 while Apos x Community Rock Lobster costs $60. KZ Zenith holds a clear 0.8-point edge in reviewer scores (7 vs 6.2). KZ Zenith has slightly better mids with a 0.4-point edge, KZ Zenith has better treble with a 0.9-point edge and Apos x Community Rock Lobster has better dynamics with a 0.7-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | KZ Zenith | Apos x Community Rock Lobster |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 6.7 | 6.2 |
| Mids | 6.4 | 6 |
| Treble | 5.9 | 5 |
| Details | 6.9 | 6.2 |
| Soundstage | 5.9 | 6 |
| Imaging | 6.8 | 6.2 |
| Dynamics | 6.3 | 7 |
| Tonality | 7 | 5.8 |
| Technicalities | 6.3 | 5 |
KZ Zenith Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
7Cautiously Favorable
Apos x Community Rock Lobster Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
6.2Mixed to Positive
Reviews Comparison
KZ Zenith reviewed by Jaytiss
6.5
Reviewer Score
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Apos x Community Rock Lobster reviewed by Jaytiss
6.8
Reviewer Score
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KZ Zenith reviewed by Kois Archive
7.4
Reviewer Score
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KZ Zenith reviewed by Paul Wasabii
6.9
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Youtube Video Summary
KZ Zenith arrives as the flagship single dynamic with a full-alloy shell and a semi-open mesh that vents into the chamber. Four switches provide fine control: 1–3 add roughly +1 dB each to sub-bass, while switch 4 raises overall SPL for low-power sources. The show, however, is the pairing of KZ’s refined 2024 “swoopy” curve with a more capable driver—cleaner note definition, stronger separation, and sharper imaging that blur the line with hybrids. Turned up a bit, staging opens and the presentation stays smooth, without the metallic edge older KZ tunings were known for.
Bass is the full type—real sub-bass and mid-bass carried cleanly into the mids—now with better texture and nuance; the three switches let genre-hoppers nudge it from tidy to fun. Mids benefit from improved attack-to-decay “note completion,” giving vocals and instruments extra focus and microdetail. Treble is about as neutral and transparent as KZ has done—seamless, extended, and non-fatiguing; some may notice a brief 7–8 kHz glare that settles with playtime, and there is a curious 12 kHz dip in measurements that is not a deal-breaker in listening. For the price, Zenith offers a clear window into the technical finesse usually associated with pricier single-DD sets.
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KZ Zenith reviewed by Head-Fi.org
7
* score rescaled + normalized
Apos x Community Rock Lobster (more reviews)
Apos x Community Rock Lobster reviewed by Z-Reviews
5.5
* score rescaled + normalized
KZ Zenith Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: KZ Top KZ IEMs
Price (Msrp): $60
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KZ Zenith Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
6.5Gaming Grade
B+Apos x Community Rock Lobster Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
5.2Gaming Grade
C+KZ Zenith Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A-- Tuning lands in a pleasing sweet spot with mostly coherent frequency integration. Tonality stays consistent from track to track.
Average Technical Grade
B- Technical ability is serviceable, keeping basic detail intact across simpler tracks. It keeps up with acoustic tracks without much fuss.
Apos x Community Rock Lobster Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
B-- Tonality is generally agreeable, though a few bumps remind you of its limits. Certain tracks spotlight its tonal quirks.
Average Technical Grade
C+- It offers a competent showing, maintaining cohesion on straightforward arrangements. Complex passages start to challenge it, but never derail the show.
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