Kiwi Ears Dolce VS KZ Zex

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Kiwi Ears Dolce and KZ Zex are in-ear monitors. Kiwi Ears Dolce costs $20 while KZ Zex costs $25. KZ Zex is $5 more expensive. Kiwi Ears Dolce holds a decisive 1.8-point edge in reviewer scores (5.3 vs 3.5). Kiwi Ears Dolce has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge and Kiwi Ears Dolce has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge.

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Metric Kiwi Ears Dolce KZ Zex
Bass 5.3 3
Mids 5 3
Treble 3 3
Details 5.3 3
Soundstage 5 3.5
Imaging 5.3 3
Dynamics 4 3
Tonality 5.7 3
Technicalities 4 3

Kiwi Ears Dolce Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Jays Audio
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

5.3

Mixed to Negative


KZ Zex Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

3.5

Poor


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Kiwi Ears Dolce Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.5

Gaming Grade

C

KZ Zex Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

3

Gaming Grade

D

Kiwi Ears Dolce 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-
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Mids C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble D
Uneven treble response with noticeable peaks and dips. Can sound both dull and occasionally harsh simultaneously.
Dynamics C-
Average dynamics - passable but unexciting. Transients are rounded and micro-dynamics lack refinement.
Soundstage C+
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

KZ Zex Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D
  • Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

Average Technical Grade

D
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Bass D
Bass is light and underwhelming. While some faint rumble exists, it lacks punch and authority in any meaningful way.
Mids D
Midrange is significantly uneven with coloration. Some frequencies are boosted while others are missing, creating an unnatural tone.
Treble D
Uneven treble response with noticeable peaks and dips. Can sound both dull and occasionally harsh simultaneously.
Dynamics D
Noticeably compressed dynamics. Musical expression suffers with weak transients and poor contrast between quiet and loud sections.
Details D
Modest detail presentation with significant loss of texture. Nuances are masked and complex passages become congested.
Imaging D
Modest imaging with basic left/right positioning. Lacks precision for center placement and suffers from positional blurring.
Gaming D
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

Kiwi Ears Dolce Reviews

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7 * score normalized

Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 4.8 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
D Tech
Makes you wonder why you pay more for other iems.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Well done V-shape. Very similar to CRA CCA+.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

KZ Zex Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 4* * score normalized

Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 3 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
D Tech
Warm and gooey but with too much spice in the mid-treble.

Precogvision original ranking

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

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