KZ Zenith VS KBEAR 03
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
KZ Zenith and KBEAR 03 use 1DD and 1DD+1BA+1BC driver setups respectively. KZ Zenith costs $60 while KBEAR 03 costs $69. KBEAR 03 is $9 more expensive. KZ Zenith holds a decisive 2.2-point edge in reviewer scores (6.8 vs 4.6). KZ Zenith has better mids with a 0.6-point edge, KBEAR 03 has better treble with a 0.7-point edge and KZ Zenith has better dynamics with a 0.9-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | KZ Zenith | KBEAR 03 |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 6.8 | 6.3 |
| Mids | 6 | 5.4 |
| Treble | 5 | 5.7 |
| Details | 6.8 | 7 |
| Soundstage | 5 | 4.8 |
| Imaging | 6.8 | 7.1 |
| Dynamics | 5 | 4.1 |
| Tonality | 6.9 | 4.6 |
| Technicalities | 6 | 4.9 |
KZ Zenith Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
6.8Cautiously Favorable
KBEAR 03 Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
4.6Generally Unfavorable
Reviews Comparison
KZ Zenith reviewed by Jaytiss
6
Reviewer Score
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KBEAR 03 reviewed by Jaytiss
3.3
Reviewer Score
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KZ Zenith (more reviews)
KZ Zenith reviewed by Kois Archive
7.4
Reviewer Score
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KZ Zenith reviewed by Head-Fi.org
7
* score rescaled + normalized
KBEAR 03 (more reviews)
KBEAR 03 reviewed by Paul Wasabii
4.8
* Score computed by IEMRanking.com
Youtube Video Summary
KBEAR KB03 takes the KB02 recipe — dynamic driver plus bone conduction — and bolts on a budget balanced armature. The result is not an upgrade. The added BA pushes more upper treble while the altered bone conduction response becomes far more noticeable, bringing artifacts that skew tonality and pull the presentation away from natural. The playful, easygoing character that made KB02 popular is largely gone.
On tracks that hit both the BA’s top end and the BC region, the mix turns weird: cymbals take on a plasticky edge, midrange coherency wavers, and the overall tuning feels less enjoyable. At $69 (vs $39.99 for KB02), the value proposition slips; this crosses from ‘try it for fun’ into ‘it must sound right,’ and it does not. Those simply curious about BC experiments may still find it interesting, but expectations should be tempered.
Paul Wasabii Youtube Channel
KBEAR 03 reviewed by Web Search
5.7
Reviewer Score
The KBEAR KB03 (Alkaid) is a budget tri-hybrid IEM using 1DD + 1BA + 1 bone-conduction driver, positioned around $55–69 depending on retailer; this configuration is unusual at the price and defines its core proposition . Tonally, available measurements and listening reports describe a mild V-shaped balance: elevated bass/treble with a modestly set-back midrange, aiming for broad appeal without sharp peaks . In practice this yields punchy low end and a clean, slightly lively top, while male vocals can sit a touch behind dense mixes—consistent with the tuning profile .
Technical performance is competitive for the bracket: imaging is orderly and separation is adequate, while the soundstage skews average in width and depth for an in-ear at this price (neither claustrophobic nor expansive) . It is also easy to drive—published figures around low impedance and moderate sensitivity translate to confident output from phones and dongles, with dynamics that are decent but not class-leading . Overall, the KB03 offers a value-centric package with a safe, energetic tilt and solid everyday technicalities, provided one accepts a conventional stage size and the V-shaped midrange set-back .
KZ Zenith Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: KZ Top KZ IEMs
Price (Msrp): $60
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KBEAR 03 Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+1BA+1BC
Tuning Type: V-Shaped
Brand: Kbear Top Kbear IEMs
Price (Msrp): $69
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KZ Zenith User Review Score
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KZ Zenith Gaming Score
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- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
6.3Gaming Grade
BKBEAR 03 Gaming Score
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Gaming Score
4.8Gaming Grade
CKZ 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.
KBEAR 03 Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
C- Expect a patchy tonal profile that makes instrumentation feel mismatched. EQ is almost mandatory to tame the response.
Average Technical Grade
C- Details smear quickly, leaving the presentation cramped and low on definition. You'll notice smearing on even moderately layered songs.
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