KZ EDC PRO VS Sony MDR-EX15

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KZ EDC PRO and Sony MDR-EX15 are in-ear monitors. KZ EDC PRO costs $12 while Sony MDR-EX15 costs $10. KZ EDC PRO is $2 more expensive. KZ EDC PRO holds a decisive 2.2-point edge in reviewer scores (5.5 vs 3.3). KZ EDC PRO has significantly better bass with a 2.8-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 dynamics with a 2-point edge, KZ EDC PRO has significantly better details with a 1.5-point edge and KZ EDC PRO has significantly better imaging with a 1.5-point edge.

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Metric KZ EDC PRO Sony MDR-EX15
Bass 5.8 3
Mids 5.3 4
Treble 5.3 4
Details 5.5 4
Soundstage 5 3.3
Imaging 4.5 3
Dynamics 5 3
Tonality 6.2 3.7
Technicalities 5.2 3.3

KZ EDC PRO Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T Jays Audio
Jaytiss
Bad Guy Good Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

5.5

Mixed


Sony MDR-EX15 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision

Average Reviewer Score:

3.3

Very Poor


Reviews Comparison

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 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

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

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

Sony MDR-EX15 (more reviews)

Sony MDR-EX15 reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 3.3 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
D Tech
Surprisingly well extended in the treble if not a little strident and forward in the lower-treble.

Precogvision original ranking

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

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

5.5

Gaming Grade

B-

Sony MDR-EX15 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

3.4

Gaming Grade

D

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+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
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+
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage C+
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 B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical.

Sony MDR-EX15 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 D
Bass is light and underwhelming. While some faint rumble exists, it lacks punch and authority in any meaningful way.
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.
Dynamics D
Noticeably compressed dynamics. Musical expression suffers with weak transients and poor contrast between quiet and loud sections.
Details C-
Average resolution - reveals basic elements but misses subtleties. Satisfactory for casual listening but lacks refinement.
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.

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