TRN-Medusa VS KZ Zenith

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

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TRN-Medusa and KZ Zenith are 1DD in-ear monitors. TRN-Medusa costs $50 while KZ Zenith costs $60. KZ Zenith is $10 more expensive. KZ Zenith holds a decisive 1.6-point edge in reviewer scores (5.2 vs 6.8). KZ Zenith has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, KZ Zenith has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge, KZ Zenith has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge and TRN-Medusa has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

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Metric TRN-Medusa KZ Zenith
Mids 5 6
Treble 3 5
Soundstage 6 5
Dynamics 3 5
Tonality 5.1 6.9
Technicalities 4.8 6
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TRN-Medusa Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Gizaudio Axel
Kois Archive
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

5.2

Mixed to Negative

KZ Zenith Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Kois Archive Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

6.8

Cautiously Favorable

Reviews Comparison

TRN-Medusa reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 5.4 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A- Tech
Rating: C | Value: ⭐ | Comfort: 9 very fun single dd little shouty

Kois Archive original ranking

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KZ Zenith reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 7.4 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
A- Tech
Rating: A- | Value: ⭐⭐⭐ | Comfort: 9 the best from KZ driver quality not the best

Kois Archive original ranking

Kois Archive Youtube Channel

TRN-Medusa reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 4.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
D Tech
Nice overall tonal quality, with just a dash of shout.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: D Soundstage: B

KZ Zenith reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
It's a middie, but a good option.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: C+

TRN-Medusa reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.3 * score rescaled + normalized
2 community members have rated the TRN Medusa at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

KZ Zenith reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7 * score rescaled + normalized
5 community members have rated the KZ Zenith at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

TRN-Medusa (more reviews)

TRN-Medusa reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 4.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C Tech
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TRN-Medusa User Review Score

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TRN-Medusa 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

KZ Zenith Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.3

Gaming Grade

B

TRN-Medusa Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

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

Average Technical Grade

C
  • Resolution is limited, masking finer nuances and narrowing the soundstage. Busy mixes still overwhelm it with ease.
Mids C+
Midrange performance is decent, offering balanced presence without major flaws. It works well for casual background listening.
Treble D
Treble response is uneven, jumping between dull spots and sharp peaks. Peaks poke out unpredictably.
Dynamics D
Dynamics come across throttled, leaving energetic moments underwhelming. Energetic passages land with a thud.
Soundstage B
You can map the ensemble with confidence thanks to solid spacing and coherent depth layering. Ambient effects feel believable.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

KZ 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.
Mids B
It offers engaging mid frequencies with pleasing clarity and layering. Details emerge without becoming harsh.
Treble C+
Treble is decent, offering acceptable extension without harshness. It balances presence with a touch of restraint.
Dynamics C+
Expect solid impact overall, even if finer gradations feel a touch smoothed. Micro-details could still be sharper.
Soundstage C+
You start to perceive distinct rows of players even if the ceiling still feels low. Layering is present but still modest.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

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