KZ Zex VS KZ Duet
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
KZ Zex and KZ Duet are in-ear monitors. KZ Zex costs $25 while KZ Duet costs $30. KZ Duet is $5 more expensive. KZ Duet holds a decisive 3.1-point edge in reviewer scores (3.3 vs 6.4). KZ Duet has significantly better bass with a 3.5-point edge, KZ Duet has significantly better mids with a 2.9-point edge, KZ Duet has significantly better treble with a 3-point edge, KZ Duet has significantly better dynamics with a 3.9-point edge, KZ Duet has significantly better details with a 4.1-point edge and KZ Duet has significantly better imaging with a 4.3-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | KZ Zex | KZ Duet |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 3 | 6.5 |
| Mids | 3 | 5.9 |
| Treble | 3 | 6 |
| Details | 3 | 7.1 |
| Soundstage | 3.3 | 6.2 |
| Imaging | 3 | 7.3 |
| Dynamics | 3 | 6.9 |
| Tonality | 3.4 | 5.9 |
| Technicalities | 4 | 6.1 |
KZ Zex Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
3.3Very Poor
KZ Duet Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
6.4Mixed to Positive
Reviews Comparison
KZ Zex (more reviews)
KZ Zex reviewed by Super* Review
4*
* score rescaled + normalized
KZ Zex reviewed by Kois Archive
3
Reviewer Score
KZ Zex reviewed by Precogvision
3
Reviewer Score
Precogvision Youtube Channel
KZ Duet (more reviews)
KZ Duet reviewed by Paul Wasabii
6.8
* Score computed by IEMRanking.com
Youtube Video Summary
KZ Duet pairs a 10 mm driver with an 8 mm unit in an earbud form factor, plus an in-ear sleeve that improves seal and isolation. The result is a dual feast of music and gaming: fuller low end from the big driver and Libra X-style clarity up top. It scales with a better source, while the cheap DSP dongle adds usable presets, making the package practical and comfortable.
Bass is tight and fast rather than rumbly, trading sub-bass slam for cleanliness that helps imaging. The mids carry some warmth to ~300 Hz and then tilt toward a sharper, BA-like clarity that favors voices and positional cues. Treble is boosted for energy but kept non-peaky, yielding a fun V-lean that suits EDM and shooters alike. Stage projects big, with crisp edges and stable placement; overall balance feels more polished than recent KZ gaming-centric releases.
Paul Wasabii Youtube Channel
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KZ Duet reviewed by Jaytiss
6
Reviewer Score
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KZ Zex Details
Driver Configuration:
Tuning Type: Warm, V-Shaped
Brand: KZ Top KZ IEMs
Price (Msrp): $25
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KZ Duet Details
Driver Configuration:
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: KZ Top KZ IEMs
Price (Msrp): $30
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KZ Zex User Review Score
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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
3.8Gaming Grade
D+KZ Duet Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
5Gaming Grade
C+KZ Zex Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
D- It struggles with balance, producing a lumpy response that rarely sounds coherent. Genre hopping highlights glaring inconsistencies.
Average Technical Grade
C-- Resolution is limited, masking finer nuances and narrowing the soundstage. Busy mixes still overwhelm it with ease.
KZ Duet Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
B-- Tonality is generally agreeable, though a few bumps remind you of its limits. Certain tracks spotlight its tonal quirks.
Average Technical Grade
B- An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
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