Nicehck DB1 VS KZ EDX Pro

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Nicehck DB1 and KZ EDX Pro are in-ear monitors. Nicehck DB1 costs $14 while KZ EDX Pro costs $15. KZ EDX Pro is $1 more expensive. KZ EDX Pro holds a slight 0.4-point edge in reviewer scores (4.2 vs 4.6). Nicehck DB1 has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Nicehck DB1 has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge, Nicehck DB1 has significantly better details with a 2-point edge and Nicehck DB1 has significantly better imaging with a 1-point edge.

Insights

Metric Nicehck DB1 KZ EDX Pro
Bass 4 4
Mids 4 3
Treble 4 3
Details 5 3
Soundstage 4 4.6
Imaging 4 3
Dynamics 4.2 4
Gaming capabilities 4.2 3.3

Nicehck DB1 Aggregated Review Score

Nicehck DB1 Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T

Average Reviewer Score:

4.2

Unfavorable


KZ EDX Pro Aggregated Review Score

KZ EDX Pro Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

4.6

Generally Unfavorable


Nicehck DB1 User Review Score

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KZ EDX Pro 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 EDX Pro Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

3.3

Gaming Grade

D

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 EDX Pro 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 C-
Subdued bass response that stays mostly in the background. Lacks energy and impact but maintains basic definition.
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 C-
Average dynamics - passable but unexciting. Transients are rounded and micro-dynamics lack refinement.
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.

Nicehck DB1 Reviews

Nicehck DB1 reviewed by:

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

KZ EDX Pro Reviews

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KZ EDX Pro reviewed by:

Precogvision 3.2 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
D Tech
Surprisingly extended treble and good bass dynamics for the price. Just crappy tuning per usual.

Precogvision original ranking

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

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