SIMGOT EW100P VS KZ Duonic
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
SIMGOT EW100P and KZ Duonic use 1DD and 1DD+1Planar driver setups respectively. SIMGOT EW100P costs $20 while KZ Duonic costs $20. SIMGOT EW100P is $0 more expensive. KZ Duonic holds a decisive 1.4-point edge in reviewer scores (5 vs 6.4). KZ Duonic has significantly better bass with a 3.8-point edge, KZ Duonic has significantly better mids with a 2.1-point edge, KZ Duonic has significantly better treble with a 2.7-point edge, KZ Duonic has significantly better details with a 4.2-point edge and KZ Duonic has significantly better imaging with a 3.1-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | SIMGOT EW100P | KZ Duonic |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 3 | 6.8 |
| Mids | 4 | 6.1 |
| Treble | 3 | 5.7 |
| Details | 2 | 6.2 |
| Soundstage | 5 | 6.3 |
| Imaging | 3 | 6.1 |
| Dynamics | 5 | 6.2 |
| Tonality | 4.9 | 6.2 |
| Technicalities | 3.9 | 5.6 |
SIMGOT EW100P Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
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KZ Duonic Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
6.4Mixed to Positive
Reviews Comparison
SIMGOT EW100P (more reviews)
SIMGOT EW100P reviewed by Z-Reviews
7
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SIMGOT EW100P reviewed by Audio Amigo
6
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SIMGOT EW100P reviewed by Jays Audio
4
Reviewer Score
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SIMGOT EW100P reviewed by Nymz
3
Reviewer Score
KZ Duonic (more reviews)
KZ Duonic reviewed by Jaytiss
6.9
Reviewer Score
Youtube Video Summary
KZ’s Duonic arrives as a budget release built around a new Flux 3 hybrid concept: an 8 mm planar for speed paired with an 8 mm “super-linear” dynamic for bass. The shell is compact, comfortable, and isolates well; the stock cable is functional, though the unique connector makes sticking with KZ cables sensible. Priced around $22–$30 and equipped with DIP switches, it targets flexibility without bloating the accessories.
On the preferred 1-1-1 tuning, the Duonic presents a slightly V-shaped balance with punchy, rich bass, energetic upper-mids, and an elevated air region that gives music a lively, “awake” character. Graph variations mainly shift the lower mids, while >1 kHz remains broadly consistent; compared with sets like KZ’s recent budget darlings, this tuning feels more vibrant and less “scratchy.” Technicals are surprisingly solid at the price—snappy transients and a sense of space—though the treble can get incisive/sizzly and mids occasionally lose focus.
Despite quirks, performance punches far above the sticker, edging into territory usually associated with ~$100 sets and making it a benchmark-worthy budget pick. Tip and cable upgrades would round out the package, but even stock, the Duonic offers a distinctive, dynamic listen that’s easy to recommend for those who enjoy sparkle and bass drive. Listeners sensitive to treble bite may prefer a tamer profile, while everyone else gets a uniquely fun, hyper-competitive sub-$30 option.
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KZ Duonic reviewed by Web Search
5.8
Reviewer Score
The KZ Duonic is a budget hybrid that combines a tri-magnetic planar “Flux3” driver with an 8 mm super-linear dynamic, an unusual recipe at this price. KZ markets the pairing as an “acoustic fusion” aimed at clear mids/highs from the planar plus bass reinforcement from the DD, with gaming-oriented spatial cues in mind.
Street pricing sits in the ~$18–25 range depending on version (no-switch, with tuning switches, and a “bass improved” variant), which makes the Duonic firmly entry-level; those variants may yield small shifts in balance, so expectations should account for unit/version differences. Listings from KZ’s store and major retailers also reinforce the hybrid planar+DD design and entry-tier positioning.
Early community impressions suggest a U-shaped tilt—bass emphasis with a tamer lower treble and some upper-treble lift—akin to KZ’s recent budget tunings, which can read lively but may sound lean through the mids and average in staging/detail for the class. Given the cost and configuration, performance expectations are reasonable: engaging bass for the price, competent detail, and imaging/stage that remain typical of the sub-$30 bracket rather than class-leading.
SIMGOT EW100P Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD
Tuning Type: Neutral, Bright
Brand: Simgot Top Simgot IEMs
Price (Msrp): $20
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KZ Duonic Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+1Planar
Tuning Type: U-Shaped
Brand: KZ Top KZ IEMs
Price (Msrp): $19.99
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SIMGOT EW100P User Review Score
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SIMGOT EW100P Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
4.2Gaming Grade
C-KZ Duonic Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
5.8Gaming Grade
B-SIMGOT EW100P Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
C- Tonality remains inconsistent, with uneven peaks and dips that disrupt musical flow. You'll constantly notice peaks or dips pulling focus.
Average Technical Grade
D+- The tuning renders a cramped window into the music, with nuance fading fast. Expect grainy textures to creep in.
KZ Duonic Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
B- Tonality is generally agreeable, though a few bumps remind you of its limits. Certain tracks spotlight its tonal quirks.
Average Technical Grade
B-- It offers a competent showing, maintaining cohesion on straightforward arrangements. Complex passages start to challenge it, but never derail the show.
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