KZ EDC PRO VS HiFiMAN Bolt
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
KZ EDC PRO and HiFiMAN Bolt are in-ear monitors. KZ EDC PRO costs $12 while HiFiMAN Bolt costs $10. KZ EDC PRO is $2 more expensive. KZ EDC PRO holds a decisive 3.5-point edge in reviewer scores (5.5 vs 2). KZ EDC PRO has significantly better bass with a 2.8-point edge, KZ EDC PRO has significantly better mids with a 4.3-point edge, KZ EDC PRO has significantly better treble with a 4.3-point edge, KZ EDC PRO has significantly better dynamics with a 3-point edge, KZ EDC PRO has significantly better details with a 3.5-point edge and KZ EDC PRO has significantly better imaging with a 1.5-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | KZ EDC PRO | HiFiMAN Bolt |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 5.8 | 3 |
| Mids | 5.3 | 1 |
| Treble | 5.3 | 1 |
| Details | 5.5 | 2 |
| Soundstage | 5 | 2 |
| Imaging | 4.5 | 3 |
| Dynamics | 5 | 2 |
| Tonality | 6.2 | 1.7 |
| Technicalities | 5.2 | 2.3 |
KZ EDC PRO Aggregated Review Score
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HiFiMAN Bolt Aggregated Review Score
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KZ EDC PRO Details
Driver Configuration:
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: KZ Top KZ IEMs
Price (Msrp): $12
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HiFiMAN Bolt Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD
Tuning Type: V-shape
Price (Msrp): $10
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KZ EDC PRO User Review Score
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KZ EDC PRO Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
5.5Gaming Grade
B-HiFiMAN Bolt Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
2.1Gaming Grade
E+KZ EDC PRO Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
B- Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.
Average Technical Grade
C+- Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
HiFiMAN Bolt Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
E- Tonally jarring or fatiguing. Frequency clashes (e.g., piercing treble, bloated bass) make extended listening unpleasant. Poor genre adaptation.
Average Technical Grade
E+- Noticeably blurred or congested. Struggles with basic instrument separation; details are lost in simple tracks. Feels "flat" and one-dimensional.
KZ EDC PRO Reviews
7.5
Reviewer Score
Tonality, inoffensive tuning BA bassBad Guy Good Audio original ranking
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5.8
Reviewer Score
12 Dollars, moderate your expectations, but it's ok. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
4.8
Reviewer Score
How this was recommended ever befuddles me, nothing about this set works unless you listen to only the two extremes
4
Reviewer Score
Nicely tuned v shape, smooth treble for the price/single DD, also very cheap on sale... but KZ. Jays Audio Youtube Channel
HiFiMAN Bolt Reviews
2*
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2
Reviewer Score
Literally gas station pickup tier. Precogvision Youtube Channel
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