KZ - Duet

I absolutely love the Duet. I think's it's the best sub-$50 KZ.

There’s the ddhifi E13p and kz duet that might be up your alley. They are shaped a bit like the AKG

Celest Wyvern Remaster, does quite well for gaming. Can get with a boom mic as an option. Its decent for music as well. For dongle.. I'd recommend something with a KTMicro KT02F20 for DAC. Something like the GK X1 or Jcally jm12s. Another option KZ Duet. Dual DD (dynamic driver). Its a Apple-like earbud that comes with a IEM like ear tips. Sounds good for music and games like CS2, Arc Raiders and other single player in general. Really big bass though, so may not be for everyone. Mic sounds clean and decent. Can get with built in USB C DAC but that's sold out on Ali and doesn't seem to available on Amazon (Aus). AliExpress is probably your best bet in getting good deals for IEM's. Shipping and delivery should be quite fast for you guys as well.

Bad PR history, and they did have a lot of 'misses' in the past. Some shops I know actively avoid them, not to boycott, but they are reluctant to deal with customer complaints about faulty units, when there is a good to fair chance its the 'fake drivers' shenanigans again. Plus every community need a heel, KZ plays that very well and keeps things exciting. It doesn't help that this community has an aversion to brands that pump out products very frequently, when in reality its a very respectable strategy. It allows non-enthusiasts to figure out their preference at a very low price. Imo recent KZ releases have been really good. I would have been a shill if they actually made shapes that can fit my ear without extensive tip rolling. Gale, Dawn, Zenith, Duet, ZVX Pro, Vader Pro, EDC Pro, all have been hits at their price brackets, and none of these are sets that you will feel pained if you end up misplacing them or damaging them by accident. I haven't tried the Hydro from their sister brand CCA, but some users have praised those sets into the high heavens. I unironically think KZ keeps the industry exciting. Having really respectable sets that can be priced similarly to a fancy meal should keep the other players nervous and honest.

KZ Duet exists and it’s great.

Nothing wrong with KZ. They had some misses in the past though so the internet remembers. Personally I've been in the hobby for 15+ years and have a sizable collection including many $1k+ IEMs and I still buy the KZ sets that I find intriguing, latest one being the Duet, which I quite like. Before that I got the AM16 which is a fantastic IEM, paid around $20 on it and it sounds like a $200 set easily.

me believe u can consider kz gaming lineup e.g gale or duet, but the shortlisted castor pro is pretty good too, or juz get bunny dsp for extra customizability.

IEMs I love in the $20 range: Wan'er Jade 2, AGA Sound Aga 1, Wyvern Black Re-imagined; Simgot EW100 $50-$75- In Awaken Dawn MS, Artti 10, Simgot EW300, EPZ Q Pro, TRN Shark $75-$110ish- Meyer-Audio Sliiva SLA3s, BGVP Feather (my favorite IEM without respect to price), Siivga Que UTG, Azla Horizon 2. $150-$300ish Meyer Audio CKLV D62; Letshouer Cadenza 4; ivpQ Conch V12 New IEMs I like a lot: KZ Duet (weird but sound great) Photon Pro 2 (weird but sound great), EarAcoustic STA-PRO, and **LETSHUOER D02**, maybe the most comfortable IEM I've ever put [in.my](http://in.my) ears.

I could not agree more. It's my favorite of 20 KZ whatever I own by far. Fun and sounds great- comfortable. I like the better than the Flathead FH1s.