Truthear Zero: Blue 2 VS KZ Zenith

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Truthear Zero: Blue 2 and KZ Zenith use 2DD and 1DD driver setups respectively. Truthear Zero: Blue 2 costs $65 while KZ Zenith costs $60. Truthear Zero: Blue 2 is $5 more expensive. KZ Zenith holds a decisive 1.5-point edge in reviewer scores (5.3 vs 6.8). Truthear Zero: Blue 2 has better mids with a 0.5-point edge, KZ Zenith has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge and Truthear Zero: Blue 2 has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

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Metric Truthear Zero: Blue 2 KZ Zenith
Bass 8 6.8
Mids 6.5 6
Treble 4 5
Soundstage 6 5
Dynamics 5 5
Tonality 5.7 6.9
Technicalities 5.5 6
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Truthear Zero: Blue 2 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Audio Amigo
Jays Audio Gizaudio Axel Jaytiss Fresh Reviews
Tim Tuned Super* Review
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

5.3

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

Truthear Zero: Blue 2 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 5.3 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
E+ Tech
BASS With the adapter this goes up a bit, but it is difficult to recomend.

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Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B
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KZ Zenith reviewed by Jaytiss

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

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: C+

Truthear Zero: Blue 2 reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7 * score rescaled + normalized
8 community members have rated the Truthear Zero: Blue 2 at an average of 3.8/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

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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.

URL to full Review

Head-Fi.org original ranking

Truthear Zero: Blue 2 (more reviews)

Truthear Zero: Blue 2 reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A+ Tech
Pros: Slightly more balanced and pleasing Harman tuned. Cons: Treble with silicone tips is piercing.

Tim Tuned original ranking

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Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: B
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Truthear Zero: Blue 2 reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score rescaled + normalized
Harman target tuned. Sounds pretty V and contrasty. Not a whole lot of mids. Fairly tasteful. Good sense of separation. Sterile/Lifeless mids and annoying treble. Needs foam eartips.

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Truthear Zero: Blue 2 reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 5.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B+ Tech
Fun sub-woofer sound in the low-end, nice bouncy textue, but uppermids/treble can be too bright, especially with 15K treble peak. Basically a more v-shaped version of the OG TE Zeros. Vocals can be a bit shouty and thin.

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Truthear Zero: Blue 2 reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 5.5 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B- Tech
Harman tuning with clean, punchy bass and great resolution. Bright treble.

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Truthear Zero: Blue 2 reviewed by Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
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Truthear Zero: Blue 2 reviewed by Audio Amigo

Audio Amigo 2 * score rescaled + normalized
Seems to showcase my least favorite parts of the Harman Target. Lower mids are thin and anemic, treble is overblown and fatiguing. Foam tips help with treble, bass adapter helps with lower mids. Price increase from OG Zero puts it closer to more balanced competition. Just not for me.

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KZ Zenith (more reviews)

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

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Truthear Zero: Blue 2 User Review Score

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Truthear Zero: Blue 2 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.1

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

Truthear Zero: Blue 2 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • It sounds pleasant overall, with some uneven spots that hint at room for refinement. Vocals remain pleasant despite the imperfections.

Average Technical Grade

B-
  • An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
Bass A+
You hear powerful yet disciplined low-end slam that extends effortlessly. It marries sub-bass depth with great texture.
Mids B+
Midrange presence is good, delivering clear vocals and solid texture. Voices come through with pleasing clarity.
Treble C-
Highs are present enough yet carry a bit of grain and splash. Busy mixes can still feel a bit splashy.
Dynamics C+
Expect solid impact overall, even if finer gradations feel a touch smoothed. Micro-details could still be sharper.
Soundstage B
Lateral spread stretches comfortably while front/back cues start to feel convincing. You can trace front-to-back movement.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

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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