KZ EDC PRO VS Nicehck DB1

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

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KZ EDC PRO and Nicehck DB1 are in-ear monitors. KZ EDC PRO costs $12 while Nicehck DB1 costs $14. Nicehck DB1 is $2 more expensive. Nicehck DB1 holds a slight 0.3-point edge in reviewer scores (5.4 vs 5.6). KZ EDC PRO has significantly better bass with a 1.8-point edge, KZ EDC PRO has significantly better mids with a 1.3-point edge, KZ EDC PRO has significantly better treble with a 1.3-point edge, KZ EDC PRO has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge, KZ EDC PRO has better details with a 0.5-point edge and KZ EDC PRO has better imaging with a 0.5-point edge.

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Metric KZ EDC PRO Nicehck DB1
Bass 5.8 4
Mids 5.3 4
Treble 5.3 4
Details 5.5 5
Soundstage 5 4
Imaging 4.5 4
Dynamics 5 5.6
Tonality 5.9 4
Technicalities 5.1 4.3
Take these comparisons with a grain of salt—we don't have enough Nicehck DB1 reviews saved yet to provide an unbiased result.

KZ EDC PRO Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T Kois Archive Jays Audio
Jaytiss
Audio Amigo
Bad Guy Good Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

5.4

Mixed to Negative

Nicehck DB1 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

5.6

Mixed

Reviews Comparison

KZ EDC PRO reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 4.8 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C Tech
How this was recommended ever befuddles me, nothing about this set works unless you listen to only the two extremes

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

Bass: B- Mids: C- Treble: C+ Soundstage: C- Details: B- Imaging: C

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Nicehck DB1 reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 4.2 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C- Tech
Wonky midrange, sounds much better on warm sources

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

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

KZ EDC PRO (more reviews)

KZ EDC PRO reviewed by Bad Guy Good Audio

Bad Guy Good Audio 7.5 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A- Tech
Tonality, inoffensive tuning BA bass

Bad Guy Good Audio original ranking

Bad Guy Good Audio Youtube Channel
Bass: B Mids: A- Treble: A-

KZ EDC PRO reviewed by Audio Amigo

Audio Amigo 6 * score rescaled + normalized
Great driver with great tuning for the price. Try to get for under $10

Audio Amigo original ranking

Audio Amigo Youtube Channel
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KZ EDC PRO reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 5.8 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C- Tech
12 Dollars, moderate your expectations, but it's ok.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B
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KZ EDC PRO reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 4 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Rating: D- | Value: ⭐⭐ | Comfort: 10 can buy it for $1! muddy bass

Kois Archive original ranking

Kois Archive Youtube Channel

KZ EDC PRO reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
C+ Tech
Nicely tuned v shape, smooth treble for the price/single DD, also very cheap on sale... but KZ.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel
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Nicehck DB1 (more reviews)

Nicehck DB1 reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7 * score rescaled + normalized
5 community members have rated the NiceHCK DB1 at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

URL to full Review

Head-Fi.org original ranking

KZ EDC PRO User Review Score

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KZ EDC PRO Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.4

Gaming Grade

C+

Nicehck DB1 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.2

Gaming Grade

C-

KZ EDC PRO Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • The tuning leans easygoing, yet occasional unevenness nudges it away from greatness. A bit of EQ polish can smooth things nicely.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • Technical ability is serviceable, keeping basic detail intact across simpler tracks. It keeps up with acoustic tracks without much fuss.
Bass B-
The bass offers steady support without stepping into the spotlight. There's just enough punch for everyday playlists.
Mids C+
Midrange performance is decent, offering balanced presence without major flaws. It works well for casual background listening.
Treble C+
Treble is decent, offering acceptable extension without harshness. It balances presence with a touch of restraint.
Dynamics C+
Dynamic performance is decent, delivering respectable macro swings with limited nuance. There's a fair amount of macrodynamic swing.
Soundstage C+
You start to perceive distinct rows of players even if the ceiling still feels low. Layering is present but still modest.
Details B-
The mix feels articulate, yet the tiniest ripples don't always sparkle. Background ambience is reasonably clear.
Imaging C
Separation is good enough for casual listening yet misses audiophile precision. Depth remains limited but present.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

Nicehck DB1 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

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

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • The tuning renders a cramped window into the music, with nuance fading fast. Expect grainy textures to creep in.
Bass C-
Low-end presence is gentle and restrained, favoring balance over slam. There's enough presence for casual listening.
Mids C-
Expect adequate midrange presence with a touch of grit and unevenness. Textures smear when the mix gets busy.
Treble C-
The top end sounds acceptable but lacks the smoothness of higher tiers. Air is hinted at more than delivered.
Soundstage C-
It creates a serviceable arc that keeps instruments apart but rarely draws you into the space. It sounds more intimate than expansive.
Details C+
Decent detail retrieval that handles most textures while leaving some micro-information understated. Most textures come through cleanly.
Imaging C-
Center information lands in the right area but not with laser focus. Separation is adequate for casual listening.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

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