KZ Sonata VS KZ Vader Balanced
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
KZ Sonata and KZ Vader Balanced use 14BA and 3DD driver setups respectively. KZ Sonata costs $170 while KZ Vader Balanced costs $31. KZ Sonata is $139 more expensive. KZ Vader Balanced holds a clear 0.7-point edge in reviewer scores (6.1 vs 6.8).
Insights
| Metric | KZ Sonata | KZ Vader Balanced |
|---|---|---|
| Mids | 5 | 6.8 |
| Treble | 5 | 6.8 |
| Soundstage | 7 | 6.8 |
| Dynamics | 5 | 6.8 |
| Tonality | 5.9 | 7.7 |
| Technicalities | 7 | 8 |
KZ Sonata Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
6.1Mixed to Positive
KZ Vader Balanced Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
6.8Cautiously Favorable
Reviews Comparison
KZ Sonata reviewed by Kois Archive
6.2
Reviewer Score
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KZ Vader Balanced reviewed by Kois Archive
6.8
Reviewer Score
Kois Archive Youtube Channel
KZ Sonata (more reviews)
KZ Sonata reviewed by Jaytiss
6
Reviewer Score
Jaytiss Youtube Channel
KZ Sonata Details
Driver Configuration: 14BA
Tuning Type: Neutral with Bass Boost
Brand: KZ Top KZ IEMs
Price (Msrp): $170
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KZ Vader Balanced Details
Driver Configuration: 3DD
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: KZ Top KZ IEMs
Price (Msrp): $31
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KZ Sonata User Review Score
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KZ Sonata Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
6.7Gaming Grade
B+KZ Vader Balanced Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
7.9Gaming Grade
AKZ Sonata Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
B-- The tuning leans easygoing, yet occasional unevenness nudges it away from greatness. A bit of EQ polish can smooth things nicely.
Average Technical Grade
A-- It manages detail and layering well enough, even if the stage feels only moderately sized. You get a clear sense of left and right, if not depth.
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.
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