Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro VS KZ ZAS

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Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro and KZ ZAS use 2DD BA and 1DD+7BA driver setups respectively. Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro costs $72 while KZ ZAS costs $75. KZ ZAS is $3 more expensive. Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro holds a decisive 2-point edge in reviewer scores (6.5 vs 4.6). Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge, Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro has significantly better treble with a 3-point edge and Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro has significantly better dynamics with a 3-point edge.

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Metric Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro KZ ZAS
Bass 6.5 3
Mids 5 3
Treble 5 2
Details 6.5 3
Soundstage 5 4.6
Imaging 6.5 3
Dynamics 6 3
Tonality 5 2.7
Technicalities 5 3
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Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Head-Fi.org
Audio Amigo

Average Reviewer Score:

6.5

Cautiously Favorable

KZ ZAS Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

4.6

Generally Unfavorable

Reviews Comparison

Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.6 * score rescaled + normalized
21 community members have rated the Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

KZ ZAS reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.2 * score rescaled + normalized
3 community members have rated the KZ ZAS at an average of 3.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Cautiously Favorable.

URL to full Review

Head-Fi.org original ranking

Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro (more reviews)

Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro reviewed by Audio Amigo

Audio Amigo 7 * score rescaled + normalized
A slightly brighter Hexa, Includes Dongle DAC and hard case. Cool Looks. Slight Vocal Forwardness

Audio Amigo original ranking

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Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Great bass, upper mids are good.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

KZ ZAS (more reviews)

KZ ZAS reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 2.9 Reviewer Score
D- Tuning
D Tech
Typical bloated KZ tuning. The party doesn't stop, I guess.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: D Mids: D Treble: E+ Dynamics: D Details: D Imaging: D

Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro User Review Score

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Rose Technics Star City 5 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

Gaming Grade

C+

KZ ZAS Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

2.9

Gaming Grade

D-

Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

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

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • The presentation is steady if unspectacular, holding onto essential details when the music stays simple. Fine details occasionally slip through the cracks.
Mids C+
It presents a stable midrange foundation suitable for everyday listening. Clarity is serviceable without standing out.
Treble C+
The top end is tidy and serviceable, adding air without overdoing it. Extension is decent for casual listening.
Dynamics B
The performance feels robust, with satisfying punch and natural transitions. Nuances are easy to follow.
Soundstage C+
Stage expands beyond the shoulders and finally hints at layers, though vertical cues stay muted. Depth cues begin to emerge.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

KZ ZAS Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D-
  • Expect a discordant presentation where frequency clashes ruin any chance of relaxed listening. It struggles to render a cohesive musical picture.

Average Technical Grade

D
  • Details smear quickly, leaving the presentation cramped and low on definition. You'll notice smearing on even moderately layered songs.
Bass D
Bass remains light-handed, hinting at rumble without delivering real weight. It keeps out of the way but never excites.
Mids D
The region feels unstable, alternating between honky resonance and missing information. You'll hear odd resonances across the mids.
Treble E+
Expect a dark-tilted treble that keeps excitement in check. Sibilants are dull, but so is everything else.
Dynamics D
Dynamics sound noticeably compressed, muting contrast between quiet and loud. Transients feel blunted and slow.
Details D
Modest detail presentation that sacrifices texture and masks subtle nuances. It conveys the basics but not the nuance.
Imaging D
Modest imaging with basic left/right positioning that never quite nails the center image. Left/right cues exist but are rough.
Gaming D-
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

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