KZ ZSN Pro VS KZ Vader Balanced

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KZ ZSN Pro and KZ Vader Balanced are in-ear monitors. KZ ZSN Pro costs $25 while KZ Vader Balanced costs $31. KZ Vader Balanced is $6 more expensive. KZ Vader Balanced holds a decisive 2.2-point edge in reviewer scores (4.7 vs 6.8).

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Metric KZ ZSN Pro KZ Vader Balanced
Bass 3.5 6.8
Mids 2 6.8
Treble 3 6.8
Details 4.5 6.8
Soundstage 3 6.8
Imaging 4 6.8
Tonality 2.8 7.7
Technicalities 3.8 8
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KZ ZSN Pro Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

4.7

Generally Unfavorable

KZ Vader Balanced Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Kois Archive

Average Reviewer Score:

6.8

Cautiously Favorable

Reviews Comparison

KZ ZSN Pro (more reviews)

KZ ZSN Pro reviewed by Super* Review

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KZ ZSN Pro reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 3.3 Reviewer Score
D- Tuning
D+ Tech
Comment: Well at least it fits pretty nicely. Just no Tonally off, technically limited

Shuwa-T original ranking

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Bass: D+ Mids: E+ Treble: D Soundstage: D Details: C Imaging: C-

KZ Vader Balanced (more reviews)

KZ Vader Balanced reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 6.8 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Rating: B+ | Value: ⭐⭐⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮 | Comfort: 8 a more fun vader hi-res suffers in the mids

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KZ ZSN Pro User Review Score

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KZ ZSN Pro Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

3.5

Gaming Grade

D+

KZ Vader Balanced Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.9

Gaming Grade

A

KZ ZSN Pro 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+
  • The tuning renders a cramped window into the music, with nuance fading fast. Expect grainy textures to creep in.
Bass D+
Bass remains light-handed, hinting at rumble without delivering real weight. It keeps out of the way but never excites.
Mids E+
The mids come across papery and weak, draining warmth from the mix. Acoustic tracks sound brittle and distant.
Treble D
Treble response is uneven, jumping between dull spots and sharp peaks. Peaks poke out unpredictably.
Soundstage D
A small, boxy image grants a hint of stereo movement yet refuses to extend outward or upward. Front/back layering is virtually flat.
Details C
The presentation is fine for casual listening but leaves refinement on the table. There's some grain on quieter elements.
Imaging C-
Depth hints are present though they rarely extend far beyond the stage front. Movement effects are understandable.
Gaming D+
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

KZ Vader Balanced Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • You get a polished tonal profile that stays natural from bass through treble. Subtle tuning choices keep things engaging.

Average Technical Grade

A+
  • The tuning feels expertly organized, marrying agile dynamics with well-defined spatial cues. Technical listeners will appreciate the poise.
Gaming A
Clear spatial presentation handles directional cues effectively. Distinguishes key gameplay sounds while maintaining decent immersion.

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