KZ Zenith VS CCA HM20

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KZ Zenith and CCA HM20 are in-ear monitors. KZ Zenith costs $60 while CCA HM20 costs $69. CCA HM20 is $9 more expensive. KZ Zenith holds a decisive 2.4-point edge in reviewer scores (6.8 vs 4.4). KZ Zenith has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge, KZ Zenith has significantly better treble with a 4-point edge and KZ Zenith has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge.

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Metric KZ Zenith CCA HM20
Mids 6 4
Treble 5 1
Soundstage 5 5
Dynamics 5 3
Tonality 6.9 3.3
Technicalities 6 1
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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

CCA HM20 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

4.4

Unfavorable

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

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Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: C+

CCA HM20 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 3.3 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
E- Tech
It has promise, but I feel it's not KZ's best

Jaytiss original ranking

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

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

CCA HM20 reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 5.5 * score rescaled + normalized
One community member has rated the CCA HM20 at an average of 3.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Mixed to Positive.

URL to full Review

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

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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

CCA HM20 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

1.7

Gaming Grade

E

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.

CCA HM20 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D
  • The tuning lacks refinement, jumping between dull and shouty without settling. Vocals frequently sound off-kilter.

Average Technical Grade

E-
  • Everything sounds flat and suffocated, with even elementary passages losing definition and energy. Expect little in the way of micro-details.
Mids C-
The mids sound serviceable but rough around the edges, needing polish. Occasional glare can creep into upper mids.
Treble E-
The top end feels muffled, with air and shimmer barely audible. Ambient reverb tails are chopped short.
Dynamics D
Volume shifts feel constrained, so build-ups plateau before releasing. Build-ups plateau before resolving.
Soundstage C+
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width and a modest step forward in depth perception. There's a mild sense of width to enjoy.
Gaming E
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

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