KZ D-Fi VS TKZK Wave

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

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KZ D-Fi and TKZK Wave are in-ear monitors. KZ D-Fi costs $33 while TKZK Wave costs $40. TKZK Wave is $7 more expensive. KZ D-Fi holds a clear 0.7-point edge in reviewer scores (5.7 vs 5). KZ D-Fi has significantly better bass with a 3-point edge, KZ D-Fi has significantly better mids with a 2.5-point edge, KZ D-Fi has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge, KZ D-Fi has significantly better details with a 2.5-point edge and KZ D-Fi has significantly better imaging with a 2.5-point edge.

Insights

Metric KZ D-Fi TKZK Wave
Bass 5 2
Mids 5.5 3
Treble 5 3
Details 5.5 3
Soundstage 5.5 5
Imaging 5.5 3
Tonality 5.2 2.7
Technicalities 5.5 2.7
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KZ D-Fi Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.7

Mixed

TKZK Wave Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

5

Mixed to Negative

Reviews Comparison

KZ D-Fi (more reviews)

KZ D-Fi reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score rescaled + normalized
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KZ D-Fi reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 5.3 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B- Tech
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Bass: C+ Mids: B- Treble: C+ Soundstage: B- Details: B- Imaging: B-

TKZK Wave (more reviews)

TKZK Wave reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 2.6 Reviewer Score
D- Tuning
D- Tech
Worse techs and timbre heart mirror, but with better treble tuning (less fatiguing). Bass has dynamics for its price. At this price, can't fault it that much tbh.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

Bass: E+ Mids: D Treble: D Details: D Imaging: D

TKZK Wave reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7.4 * score rescaled + normalized
16 community members have rated the TKZK Wave at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

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KZ D-Fi User Review Score

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KZ D-Fi Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.4

Gaming Grade

C+

TKZK Wave Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

2.7

Gaming Grade

D-

KZ D-Fi Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • The tuning leans easygoing, yet occasional unevenness nudges it away from greatness. A bit of EQ polish can smooth things nicely.

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.
Bass C+
It delivers adequate punch and texture, though nothing stands out. Sub-bass presence is hinted rather than delivered.
Mids B-
Expect a competent midrange that keeps vocals grounded and instruments clear. Tone is acceptable across multiple genres.
Treble C+
Expect a polite treble presentation that balances presence with restraint. Percussion carries a pleasant sparkle.
Soundstage B-
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width and a modest step forward in depth perception. There's a mild sense of width to enjoy.
Details B-
Ambient cues appear, albeit with softer focus than die-hard resolution seekers may prefer. You can follow supporting instruments well.
Imaging B-
A stable phantom center appears, lending vocals a consistent anchor. It maintains a coherent phantom center.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

TKZK Wave Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D-
  • The tonal profile is unruly and tiring, forcing constant volume adjustments. Even spoken word sounds unnatural.

Average Technical Grade

D-
  • Instrument separation collapses instantly, burying nuances and leaving everything in a gray blur. Layered arrangements collapse into a messy haze.
Bass E+
Bass lines feel skeletal, robbing tracks of their intended foundation. Genres relying on sub-bass struggle.
Mids D
The region feels unstable, alternating between honky resonance and missing information. You'll hear odd resonances across the mids.
Treble D
Expect treble that alternates between muted and splashy in the same track. Cymbals sound inconsistent across tracks.
Details D
Modest detail presentation that sacrifices texture and masks subtle nuances. It conveys the basics but not the nuance.
Imaging D
It sketches positions loosely while allowing outlines to blur. Instrument outlines remain fuzzy.
Gaming D-
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

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