KZ Decet VS KZ Vader Balanced

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

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KZ Decet and KZ Vader Balanced use 5DD and 3DD driver setups respectively. KZ Decet costs $50 while KZ Vader Balanced costs $31. KZ Decet is $19 more expensive. KZ Decet holds a slight 0.4-point edge in reviewer scores (7.2 vs 6.8).

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Metric KZ Decet KZ Vader Balanced
Tonality 8 7.7
Technicalities 9 8
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KZ Decet Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Average Reviewer Score:

7.2

Generally Favorable


KZ Vader Balanced Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Average Reviewer Score:

6.8

Cautiously Favorable


Reviews Comparison

KZ Decet reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 7.2 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S Tech
Rating: A- | Value: ⭐⭐ | Gaming: 🎮 | Comfort: 4 very midbassy and fun pressure issue

Kois Archive original ranking

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KZ Vader Balanced reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 6.8 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Rating: B+ | Value: ⭐⭐⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮 | Comfort: 8 a more fun vader hi-res suffers in the mids

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KZ Decet User Review Score

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KZ Decet Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

8.7

Gaming Grade

S-

KZ Vader Balanced Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.9

Gaming Grade

A

KZ Decet Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • The tonal balance is polished and expressive, highlighting emotion without sacrificing accuracy. It keeps emotional weight without sacrificing accuracy.

Average Technical Grade

S
  • Resolution and control feel outstanding, surfacing micro-details with ease. You'll catch studio quirks you may have missed before.
Gaming S-
Expansive soundstage with accurate directional cues. Handles complex audio landscapes while preserving important gameplay information. Exceptional value for gaming at this price point.

KZ Vader Balanced Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • You get a polished tonal profile that stays natural from bass through treble. Subtle tuning choices keep things engaging.

Average Technical Grade

A+
  • The tuning feels expertly organized, marrying agile dynamics with well-defined spatial cues. Technical listeners will appreciate the poise.
Gaming A
Clear spatial presentation handles directional cues effectively. Distinguishes key gameplay sounds while maintaining decent immersion.

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