Intime Sora VS KZ Zenith

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

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Intime Sora and KZ Zenith are 1DD in-ear monitors. Intime Sora costs $50 while KZ Zenith costs $60. KZ Zenith is $10 more expensive. KZ Zenith holds a decisive 1.7-point edge in reviewer scores (5.1 vs 6.8). KZ Zenith has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge, KZ Zenith has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge and KZ Zenith has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge.

Insights

Metric Intime Sora KZ Zenith
Bass 4 6.8
Mids 4 6
Treble 4 5
Details 4 6.8
Soundstage 5.1 5
Imaging 4 6.8
Dynamics 3 5
Tonality 5.5 6.9
Technicalities 4.4 6
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Intime Sora Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Crin
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.1

Mixed to Negative

KZ Zenith Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Kois Archive Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

6.8

Cautiously Favorable

Reviews Comparison

Intime Sora (more reviews)

Intime Sora reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score rescaled + normalized
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Intime Sora reviewed by Crin

Crin 5.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
C+ Tech
Well controlled bass boost with slightly skewed tonality. Potential is there.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel

Intime Sora reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 3.9 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
D+ Tech
Decent tonality, perhaps a tad strident.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: C- Mids: C- Treble: C- Dynamics: D Details: C- Imaging: C-

KZ Zenith (more reviews)

KZ Zenith reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 7.4 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
A- Tech
Rating: A- | Value: ⭐⭐⭐ | Comfort: 9 the best from KZ driver quality not the best

Kois Archive original ranking

Kois Archive Youtube Channel

KZ Zenith reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
It's a middie, but a good option.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: C+

KZ Zenith reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7 * score rescaled + normalized
5 community members have rated the KZ Zenith at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

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Intime Sora User Review Score

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Intime Sora Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

4.7

Gaming Grade

C

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

6.3

Gaming Grade

B

Intime Sora Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • A mostly enjoyable signature keeps things listenable despite a handful of quirks. It handles most playlists without major complaints.

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • The tuning renders a cramped window into the music, with nuance fading fast. Expect grainy textures to creep in.
Bass C-
It keeps the low end tidy, though energy and weight remain limited. It favors balance over excitement.
Mids C-
It delivers a workable midrange that could benefit from smoother transitions. Timbre isn't quite convincing yet.
Treble C-
Highs are present enough yet carry a bit of grain and splash. Busy mixes can still feel a bit splashy.
Dynamics D
Expect a limited dynamic swing that keeps musical climaxes from hitting hard. Volume gradations feel artificially restrained.
Details C-
It conveys the core of each track yet glosses over the quieter gestures underneath. Delicate details remain a bit subdued.
Imaging C-
Center information lands in the right area but not with laser focus. Separation is adequate for casual listening.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

KZ Zenith Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B+
  • Expect a friendly tonal balance that could use polish but remains inviting. Great for casual listening, less so for purists.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • Technical ability is serviceable, keeping basic detail intact across simpler tracks. It keeps up with acoustic tracks without much fuss.
Mids B
It offers engaging mid frequencies with pleasing clarity and layering. Details emerge without becoming harsh.
Treble C+
Treble is decent, offering acceptable extension without harshness. It balances presence with a touch of restraint.
Dynamics C+
Expect solid impact overall, even if finer gradations feel a touch smoothed. Micro-details could still be sharper.
Soundstage C+
You start to perceive distinct rows of players even if the ceiling still feels low. Layering is present but still modest.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

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