KZ Zenith VS ARTTI R1

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

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KZ Zenith and ARTTI R1 are in-ear monitors. KZ Zenith costs $60 while ARTTI R1 costs $75. ARTTI R1 is $15 more expensive. KZ Zenith holds a decisive 1.1-point edge in reviewer scores (6.8 vs 5.7). KZ Zenith has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, KZ Zenith has significantly better treble with a 3-point edge, KZ Zenith has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge and ARTTI R1 has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

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Metric KZ Zenith ARTTI R1
Mids 6 5
Treble 5 2
Soundstage 5 6
Dynamics 5 4
Tonality 6.9 5.9
Technicalities 6 3.8
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KZ Zenith Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Kois Archive Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

6.8

Cautiously Favorable

ARTTI R1 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Jays Audio
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

5.7

Mixed

Reviews Comparison

KZ Zenith reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
It's a middie, but a good option.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

ARTTI R1 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 4.8 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
E+ Tech
I'd just save up for the T10 pro.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

KZ Zenith reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7 * score rescaled + normalized
5 community members have rated the KZ Zenith at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

ARTTI R1 reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7.2 * score rescaled + normalized
2 community members have rated the ARTTI R1 at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

KZ Zenith (more reviews)

KZ Zenith reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 7.4 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
A- Tech
Rating: A- | Value: ⭐⭐⭐ | Comfort: 9 the best from KZ driver quality not the best

Kois Archive original ranking

Kois Archive Youtube Channel

ARTTI R1 (more reviews)

ARTTI R1 reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B- Tech
Bassy, warm set, good dynamics, smooth.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

KZ Zenith User Review Score

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KZ Zenith Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.3

Gaming Grade

B

ARTTI R1 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.4

Gaming Grade

C-

KZ 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.
Mids B
It offers engaging mid frequencies with pleasing clarity and layering. Details emerge without becoming harsh.
Treble C+
Treble is decent, offering acceptable extension without harshness. It balances presence with a touch of restraint.
Dynamics C+
Expect solid impact overall, even if finer gradations feel a touch smoothed. Micro-details could still be sharper.
Soundstage C+
You start to perceive distinct rows of players even if the ceiling still feels low. Layering is present but still modest.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

ARTTI R1 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

D+
  • Textural information blurs together, making the stage feel pinched and gray. Instrument edges blur together frequently.
Mids C+
Expect a competent midrange that keeps vocals grounded and instruments clear. Tone is acceptable across multiple genres.
Treble E+
Expect a dark-tilted treble that keeps excitement in check. Sibilants are dull, but so is everything else.
Dynamics C-
It maintains a steady dynamic profile that neither offends nor inspires. Swells arrive but lack drama.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth, placing instruments in clearly defined positions. Instruments sit in their own lanes.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

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