Nicehck DB1 VS KZ EDC Pro

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Nicehck DB1 and KZ EDC Pro are in-ear monitors. Nicehck DB1 costs $14 while KZ EDC Pro costs $12. Nicehck DB1 is $2 more expensive. KZ EDC Pro holds a clear 0.7-point edge in reviewer scores (4.2 vs 4.9). KZ EDC Pro has significantly better bass with a 1.5-point edge, KZ EDC Pro has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, KZ EDC Pro has better treble with a 0.5-point edge, KZ EDC Pro has significantly better soundstage with a 1.5-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.

Nicehck DB1 Aggregated Review Score

Nicehck DB1 Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T

Average Reviewer Score:

4.2

Unfavorable


KZ EDC Pro Aggregated Review Score

KZ EDC Pro Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio Shuwa-T
Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

4.9

Generally Unfavorable


Nicehck DB1 User Review Score

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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 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5

Gaming Grade

C+

Nicehck DB1 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

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

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Bass C-
Subdued bass response that stays mostly in the background. Lacks energy and impact but maintains basic definition.
Mids C-
Midrange is passable but unrefined. Lacks detail and smoothness, with occasional harshness in upper mids.
Treble C-
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Soundstage C-
Average soundstage - adequate width but flat presentation. Reasonable instrument separation but lacks layering and depth.
Details C+
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging C-
Average imaging - reasonable localization but lacks specificity. Instruments have general positions but lack pinpoint accuracy.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

KZ EDC Pro 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.
Bass B-
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Dynamics B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Soundstage B-
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.
Details B-
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging C
Average imaging - reasonable localization but lacks specificity. Instruments have general positions but lack pinpoint accuracy.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

Nicehck DB1 Reviews

Nicehck DB1 reviewed by:

2025-05-14
Shuwa-T 4.2 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C- Tech
Wonky midrange, sounds much better on warm sources

Shuwa-T original ranking

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

KZ EDC Pro Reviews

KZ EDC Pro reviewed by:

2025-05-30
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.

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KZ EDC Pro reviewed by:

2025-05-30
Jaytiss 5.8 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C- Tech
12 Dollars, moderate your expectations, but it's ok.

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: B Treble: C- Dynamics: B Soundstage: A-

KZ EDC Pro reviewed by:

2025-05-14
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

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

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