Duonic Silver (No Switches)

The KZ models you list are outperformed by their newer releases. GK Kunten and KZ Duonic (silver switchless) are far better than the ZVX or the Castor Pro at the same ultra budget prices. If you want to spend a little more the KZ ZS12 Pro 2 and CCZ CZ10 Tiangong are hybrids which are frankly far better than the ZS10 Pro X/2 for music but especially for gaming, much better details, separation and imaging than the ZS10 series. If you want probably the best sound under $100 the underhyped TRN Shell comes with tuning nozzles to adjust the sound to your preference and excellent cable, case and ear tips.

Both Kunten and Duonic are great, I would say that Kunten has better technicalities and micro detail. The Duonic is a little less technical but more pleasant. I would say that the Duonic was the better all arounder and easier to live with. If I had to choose between the two for all my uses, music gaming (both competitive FPS and immersive RPGs) as well as podcasts and Youtube videos, I would go Duonic, only if my number one priority was competitive FPS would I go Kunten.

GK Kunten 1 dynamic driver, KZ Duonic silver no-switch version 1 planar 1 dynamic driver, CCZ CZ10 Tiangong 1 dynamic driver, 4 balanced armatures, KZ ZS12 Pro 2 1 dynamic driver 5 balanced armatures, Tinhifi C2 2025 1 dynamic driver, Kefine Delci AE 1 dynamic driver. All of the above are below $100 and offer great gaming if they look good to you. An IEM which is good at gaming rather than great but has stunning looks and fantastic cable / accessories is the Juzear X Z Reviews Defiant.

gk kuntens. can be found <15$ with sound quality that punches to 50$ to many ears. widely appealing allrounder so budget + soundwise they're a good safe blind buy 7hz zero 2 - if the kuntens aren't available, safe all rounder as well wan'er 2 or tanchjim bunny - if you want vocals to shine kz duonic - if you love alot of bass

sounds like youre something of a basshead in which case kunten will never fit those preferences cause thats not the sound they were going for im going to assume very budget so KZ duonics would be my rec

kz planars specifically are some of the most power hungry iems out there. you need a good source to power these properly

ive seen mixed things about the budget ones like applle dongle and jm6 pro not having enough power for kz planars. blackpearl i'd take though

KZ Duonic (Bass Enhanced Version) plus KZ AM02 and forget... All-in $25ish for the package... 0 buyers remorse here guaranteed... https://preview.redd.it/7awydfrsih5g1.jpeg?width=1217&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=725e41a0665098a108afb4890ae5316e633a8a82

Duonic has copious amount of bass. I think either your ears have some issue or you aren't getting a good seal with the eartips. Do some tip rolling and also try some aftermarket eartips like audiocular atmos and flexfit.

If you liked the Duonics then buy it again perhaps. Gate hardly has any bass and works best for gaming. Also use wide bore eartips for better soundstage.

Tangzu Wan'er SG or Truthear Gate..... Both have natural mids and are less fatiguing for long sessions..... KZ Duonic is worth considering if you prefer a more energetic sound with stronger bass impact.... but for Indian classical I'd prioritize timbre and vocals over excitement