KZ - Sonata Tuning Version
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Last updated: Jan 5, 2026 Scoring
I had an as24 pro about a year ago, and was once my best iem. But definitely sonata is an upgrade. Sonata offers better design, cooler cables and unboxing, better fit, safer high notes and wider soundstage, overall better tone and more refined and musical instrument representation. It worth to spend more money.
r/iems • My ONLY KZ collection (total 20)🤣🤣🤣 ->Sonata is more flat sound than zs12 pro x, hydro. And it's midrange separated from other frequencies perfectly, presence is just perfect.
r/iems • My ONLY KZ collection (total 20)🤣🤣🤣 ->Sold now, but I had them both once. Sonata is definitely better.
r/iems • My ONLY KZ collection (total 20)🤣🤣🤣 ->For loooooong sessions without any fatigue whatsoever I'd do either the Zero Red or step up and get the KZ Sonata (with all switches off)
r/iems • Which should I buy as a first-timer for playing ps5? ->KZ Sonata, AS24/Pro, ZS12 ProX (down switches) and some of the Harman/Hi-res versions of their more budget stuff like Vader. Tanchjim Ola or 4U/Fission with the bass dial turned down. Or for a KZ 1DD The Zenith is very good and very neutral with down switches. Hexa can sound "wooly" without EQ sometimes so I don't think it would be clear enough for you. A good alternative with similarly linear bass and overall brighter would be the Twistura Sigma or ZS12, depending on if you want vocal or lower treble prominence. https://preview.redd.it/3nirp16onyef1.png?width=2095&format=png&auto=webp&s=0c768cd3893981b6b26271ab63362290d9d50dca
r/iems • Looking for an IEM with clear, defined and dynamic highs and mids and weak bass ->No, im using the new Kz Sonata, 28 drivers configuration. But the truth is, the zar was an upgrade coming from the AS 16 Pro x, and upgrading from the zar to the sonata, didnt see much uplift, using 28 drivers. But back to the As16 pro, they aren’t bad for the price and works really well when it comes to footsteps and locating the footsteps. But remember im using a silver/copper wire(TRN Red cable), to me drastically change the sound for me positively.
r/iems • What about kz zar for gaming? ->Damn I bought the sonata thinking it would be endgame kz iem lol for gaming. I EQ them for fps competitive gaming and they sound great and great soundstage but im seen so many positive reviews on the new am16, would they be an “upgrade” coming from the sonata?
r/iems • Best KZ IEM ->For FPS gaming, I think, it's better to take a planar IEM, like Artti T10 Pro, Letshuoer S08, Kiwi Ears Aether, etc or full-BA IEM, like KZ AM16, KZ Sonata. They are fast and detailed, you will hear everything and everyone in the game. Also you will need a DAC for planars, they like powerful sources
r/iems • Help with picking IEMs for gaming (100$-120$) ->Kzn work great for me and very affordable. That’s terrible service from drumeo though 100%
r/drums • Drumeo Eardrums, the worst IEMs for the cost on the market? ->Sonata is your JM-1 Meta tuned-ish, AM16 is on IEF Preference 2025. https://preview.redd.it/44wiwl3p9bhf1.png?width=2400&format=png&auto=webp&s=1235e6f0f5595fea0680a8b2b65306ac287e984c If you try 1100 on your Sonata, it's closer to the Balanced version AM16. Only difference is the slightly more boosted bass, pinna peak change from 2.5k to 3k, and upper treble is less spicy for some. (personally I prefer the Sonata's upper treble) Also Sonata has that nice packaging and better cable included, though I prefer. Though the AM16 is like your classic KZ tuning preference similar to Sonata, AS16 Pro, ZS12 Pro X, etc but retuned for the new KZ milder treble tuning similar to the Saga, Castor, Vader, Hydro, or Trio. If you got the Sonata, it's already a great set. Personally, AM16 is not really an upgrade for the Sonata (more like sidegrade)
r/iems • Best KZ IEM ->Depend on your tastes The current darling would be Edx2/gale for the cheapos. Zvx pro for great budget balanced tuning Zenith, kz flagship one dd with balanced tuning Prx, zenith like tuning on planar which gives less "impact" but more details. Require more power. --- Cca trio/vader balanced, for fun v tuning with ample bass for rock music AM16, thick ish fun v with better res via multi BA setup Vader pro, attempt of giving kz fun v tuning more resolution at cost of reigning in the bass tuning. --- Sonata, kz true flagship. Detail monster for the price. --- According to some reviewers in head fi Top 3 kz (well, ish) right now would be KZ AM16, KZ ZAX/CCA trio, KZ ZVX Pro.
r/iems • Best KZ IEM ->The KZ Sonata for $89 seems like a decent deal. $179 on Amazon normally.
r/iems • What did everyone get from the 11:11 sales! ->How much are the KZ Sonata? Because this is the 1st time i've seen a KZ with more than 16 drivers and the most that i've seen so far
r/iems • My ONLY KZ collection (total 20)🤣🤣🤣 ->All of them?! The KZ Sonata alone probably cost more than KZ ZAS that IEM alone already has 8 in each and that one have 28 Balanced Armatures
r/iems • My ONLY KZ collection (total 20)🤣🤣🤣 ->The KZ Sonata alone looks like it cost more than 95 USD considerring how many drivers it has
r/iems • My ONLY KZ collection (total 20)🤣🤣🤣 ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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