KZ Zenith VS TANCHJlM 4U
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
KZ Zenith and TANCHJlM 4U are in-ear monitors. KZ Zenith costs $60 while TANCHJlM 4U costs $70. TANCHJlM 4U is $10 more expensive. KZ Zenith holds a decisive 1.5-point edge in reviewer scores (6.8 vs 5.3). KZ Zenith has significantly better mids with a 1.4-point edge, KZ Zenith has better treble with a 0.9-point edge, KZ Zenith has significantly better dynamics with a 2.8-point edge and KZ Zenith has better soundstage with a 0.9-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | KZ Zenith | TANCHJlM 4U |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 6.7 | 5.3 |
| Mids | 6.4 | 5 |
| Treble | 5.9 | 5 |
| Details | 6.9 | 5.3 |
| Soundstage | 5.9 | 5 |
| Imaging | 6.8 | 5.3 |
| Dynamics | 5.8 | 3 |
| Tonality | 6.8 | 4.3 |
| Technicalities | 6.3 | 5 |
KZ Zenith Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
6.8Cautiously Favorable
TANCHJlM 4U Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
5.3Mixed to Negative
Reviews Comparison
KZ Zenith reviewed by Jaytiss
6
Reviewer Score
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TANCHJlM 4U reviewed by Jaytiss
5.3
Reviewer Score
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KZ Zenith reviewed by Kois Archive
7.4
Reviewer Score
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KZ Zenith reviewed by Paul Wasabii
6.9
* Score computed by IEMRanking.com
Youtube Video Summary
KZ Zenith arrives as the flagship single dynamic with a full-alloy shell and a semi-open mesh that vents into the chamber. Four switches provide fine control: 1–3 add roughly +1 dB each to sub-bass, while switch 4 raises overall SPL for low-power sources. The show, however, is the pairing of KZ’s refined 2024 “swoopy” curve with a more capable driver—cleaner note definition, stronger separation, and sharper imaging that blur the line with hybrids. Turned up a bit, staging opens and the presentation stays smooth, without the metallic edge older KZ tunings were known for.
Bass is the full type—real sub-bass and mid-bass carried cleanly into the mids—now with better texture and nuance; the three switches let genre-hoppers nudge it from tidy to fun. Mids benefit from improved attack-to-decay “note completion,” giving vocals and instruments extra focus and microdetail. Treble is about as neutral and transparent as KZ has done—seamless, extended, and non-fatiguing; some may notice a brief 7–8 kHz glare that settles with playtime, and there is a curious 12 kHz dip in measurements that is not a deal-breaker in listening. For the price, Zenith offers a clear window into the technical finesse usually associated with pricier single-DD sets.
Paul Wasabii Youtube Channel
KZ Zenith reviewed by Head-Fi.org
7
* score rescaled + normalized
KZ Zenith Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: KZ Top KZ IEMs
Price (Msrp): $60
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KZ Zenith Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
6.3Gaming Grade
BTANCHJlM 4U Gaming Score
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Gaming Score
4.8Gaming Grade
CKZ Zenith 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
B- Technical ability is serviceable, keeping basic detail intact across simpler tracks. It keeps up with acoustic tracks without much fuss.
TANCHJlM 4U Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
C-- It struggles with balance, producing a lumpy response that rarely sounds coherent. Genre hopping highlights glaring inconsistencies.
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.
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