QKZ x HBB VS ND Planet

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

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QKZ x HBB and ND Planet are in-ear monitors. QKZ x HBB costs $20 while ND Planet costs $20. ND Planet holds a clear 0.8-point edge in reviewer scores (4.4 vs 5.2). ND Planet has significantly better mids with a 3-point edge and ND Planet has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge.

Insights

Metric QKZ x HBB ND Planet
Bass 4 5.2
Mids 3 6
Treble 4 5
Details 3 5.2
Soundstage 4.4 5
Imaging 3 5.2
Dynamics 4.4 6
Tonality 5.9 5.9
Technicalities 4.5 5
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QKZ x HBB Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Audionotions Crin Jays Audio Super* Review
Fresh Reviews
Kois Archive

Average Reviewer Score:

4.4

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ND Planet Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

5.2

Mixed to Negative

Reviews Comparison

QKZ x HBB reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Very well tuned warm/bassy set. Not basshead like the Rosefinch, but still has good bass impact as well as upholding enough treble extension.

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ND Planet reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Slight vshape all-rounder with punchy bass. KZ EDC PRO better treble extension/smoother, and cheaper.

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QKZ x HBB (more reviews)

QKZ x HBB reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 6 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B Tech
Rating: B- | Value: ⭐⭐ | Comfort: 7 soundstage at this price? so much bass

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QKZ x HBB reviewed by Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 5.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
good for $ - can border on C+

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QKZ x HBB reviewed by Audionotions

Audionotions 4.5 Reviewer Score
Fun, cheap, well-tuned. And the kicker - the treble extension is absurd for the price! However, aesthetically they are a tragedy. In this price range, value prop is often increased in the form of great value accessories - the cable here is not widely usable, however, so no extra value here.

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QKZ x HBB reviewed by Crin

Crin 4.5 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
C- Tech
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QKZ x HBB reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 4* * score rescaled + normalized
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QKZ x HBB reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 3.4 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
D Tech
Amazing warm tonality with adequate techs for the bracket that turns into a ultra-budget nice alternative to the usual suspects.

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Bass: C- Mids: D Treble: C- Details: D Imaging: D

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ND Planet reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6.3 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Build quality is extremely poor.

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Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: C+

QKZ x HBB User Review Score

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QKZ x HBB Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.9

Gaming Grade

C

ND Planet Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.3

Gaming Grade

C+

QKZ x HBB Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • Expect a friendly tonal balance that could use polish but remains inviting. Great for casual listening, less so for purists.

Average Technical Grade

C
  • Details smear quickly, leaving the presentation cramped and low on definition. You'll notice smearing on even moderately layered songs.
Bass C-
The bass remains polite, offering definition without much drive. Dynamics remain gentle even at higher volume.
Mids D
Tonal balance in the mids is erratic, with certain notes leaping out unnaturally. Certain notes leap out while others vanish.
Treble C-
Treble is adequate overall, though its texture can feel coarse. Longer sessions may expose grain.
Details D
Information density overwhelms it quickly, so finer layers fade beneath the surface. Intricate passages blur when pushed.
Imaging D
Modest imaging with basic left/right positioning that never quite nails the center image. Left/right cues exist but are rough.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

ND Planet 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+
  • The presentation is steady if unspectacular, holding onto essential details when the music stays simple. Fine details occasionally slip through the cracks.
Mids B
It offers engaging mid frequencies with pleasing clarity and layering. Details emerge without becoming harsh.
Treble C+
The top end is tidy and serviceable, adding air without overdoing it. Extension is decent for casual listening.
Dynamics B
Dynamic expression is good, delivering solid impact and convincing contrast. Percussion lands with convincing weight.
Soundstage C+
It pushes sound outward confidently while leaving height development as an unfinished idea. Height remains subtle but detectable.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

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