KZ - Zenith

I just went ahead and got the zenith bc it had a coupon on Amazon… will let you know how it is when it arrives!

They really could have do away with the tuning switches, it is mainly for low frequency, while the bass is not at the level you will feel the need to tune it down. So far it is very clear and detailed, very suitable for vocal focus tracks like most of what I would listen to like JPOP including anime songs, Chinese POP or even KPOP. For those electronic tracks with strong bass, I think I would enjoy more with CCA Hydro.

I think I prefer KZ Zenith compared to PRX... there is something with PRX sound that I do not quite like.. hard to pin point to what it is. KZ PRX is detailed but somehow I dun quite like it as much. And you definitely need to use a more powerful source to run it like balanced output from a DAC AMP, I mean you can use 3.5mm if it provides enough power. My favorite IEM is still CCA Hydro.

With more budget, zenith

Thanks, bro. I think kz zenith is the banger upgrade option considering many reviews.

Check out my full review of the KZ Zenith @ mobileaudiophile.com here: https://mobileaudiophile.com/in-ear-earphones-iem-iems-reviews/kz-zenith-review-at-mobileaudiophile-com/ KZ ZENITH REVIEW -$55 on sale, $99 MSRP -Single dynamic driver (Ultra-Linear “Driver-X) -Four Tuning switches Hello everyone, at the link is my full review of the KZ Zenith, from KZ Audio, and I gotta say, it is in my opinion KZ's best single dynamic driver earphone to date. Really a very well crafted, well, designed, and well tuned set. After spending so much time with the Zenith it's fairly easy to hear the upgrade from previous sets. Truly a premium build made of all-alloy from front to back with what I feel is one of the coolest designs that KZ's ever come up with. The build is so very clean. To be honest, I don't feel it represents the cost at all. This set looks like it costs three times the price. My opinion of course. KZ upgraded the DD with their brand new “Driver-X” which is an ultra-linear DD along with a few other notable upgrades. Build and looks aside, the Zenith has quite the tuning! I hear a very mature sounding set, very nicely balanced, very clean sounding. Not a basshead set by any means but a high quality bass. Mids aren't too recessed, detailed, never strident or harsh, good timbre too. The treble region adds just enough air to the sound, some easy going brilliance, non-offensive. You have solid layering for an under $100 single DD along with good imaging as well. Again, detail retrieval is also very nice. Another set by KZ which is one part technical and one part musical. It's just a solid set folks. Obviously I go much deeper in my thoughts within the review along with a comparison too. So, if you are curious about the all new Zenith, feel free to check out the link attached (above & below) to read my full review. I do hope it is helpful. We'll everyone, I hope you are all gearing up to have a wonderful weekend. Take good care everyone. Comparison: Dunu Kima 2 🔥🎸 Zenith Pros 🎧🔥 -Build Quality is phenomenal -Design and aesthetic are very unique, really an awesome looking set. -Very nicely balanced U-shaped sound -Clean, punchy, well defined and textured bass region -Midrange is nicely detailed with a very pristine note definition Treble is non-offensive yet very resolving, nice extension -Imaging -Detail Retrieval for an under $100 single DD -Nice spatiality, with a layered and well-proportioned soundstage 🥶🎶 Zenith Cons 🎵🥶 -May be too heavy, bulky for some folks -Cable does not do the Zenith justice -Bassheads will not enjoy this set #kz #knowledgezenith #singleDD #Zenith #under$100 Check out my full review of the KZ Zenith @ mobileaudiophile.com here: https://mobileaudiophile.com/in-ear-earphones-iem-iems-reviews/kz-zenith-review-at-mobileaudiophile-com/

As far as overall price to performance, yes, the Zenith offers much better value. Disregarding price I would say no, the Zenith cannot duplicate or "beat" the Origin, Oxygen, or EA1000. In my opinion, the Zenith is close though. In truth, what you are paying for with those more expensive sets is incremental upgrades. We pay for increments. They aren't worlds better than the Zenith. Just slightly more refined. That said, I think the Zenith is easily one of the best single DD's on the market under $100. Truly a nice performer.

For a cheap set, I'd say Wan'er either 1 or 2, but 1 imo has the better fit because of the nozzle and nozzle angle. For the in-between, KZ Zenith. A seriously good set, I was kinda done with budget IEMs after I got that. For a I just want something really really good and dont mind spending the money even though its my first purchase in this market, Ziigaat x Fresh Reviews Arete OR Ziigaat Odyssey.

Wow more than me! My favs are ZS12 Pro X, Zenith, PR2 (black mesh), and Vader. How do you like the ZA12 and Hydro? I tried to get a ZA12 but it was a scam listing so I got a ZSN Pro X instead lol, at least it was free. Oh, and original CCA CRA, one of my favorite DDs to this day.

Oh man, for the price: the CCA trio, Kefine Klean, KZ Vader Balanced and HighRes, TRN V90 pro,Tripowin Vivace, Artti T10, KZ Zenith, gaming and audiophile beasts. (personally I'm more inclined to the Klean, the Zenith and the T10) The CCA trio and the Vader Balanced are similarly tuned, but both are one of the best iems under 30 usd. The Klean have a hidden trick who is you can do a subtle mod on it for improving the bass and tuning overall (stock is still so good), is one of my go to sets in the market, excellent tuning and a soundstage and imaging, and macro and microdetails retrieval delight. KZ Vader HighRes, this is 90% the CCA Hydro, but is a hungry boy who craves good sources. Tripowin Vivace, this is an excellent tuned iem, well priced and a gaming powerhouse. TRN V90 pro, they put all the effort in the iem itself but TRN don't disappoint: Nice stock cable, good included eartips (the trn t eartips are one of my favorite eartips ever, period. Lol), and the tuning is an upgrade to the ST7 because is a fix of the flaws of the other iem. Artti T10, is the best planar iem for 50 usd or less, is bassy, balanced, an all-rounder set to enjoy music and a gaming beast. KZ Zenith, is the best DD iem of KZ, with high praise from various reviewers, HBB and Paul Wasabii included.

The zenith kicks way above its price point.

It is open and is easy to check, put some music block the nozzle, music comes through the back. Also if you shine a bright light you can see through the mesh at certain angles.

KZ Zenith, very well balanced, relaxed but extended highs, good detailed but not overpowering bass and clear vocals and mids.

KZ Zenith, well balanced and smooth. https://pw.squig.link/?share=KZ_Zenith_1100,7Hz_Salnotes_Zero_2,Moondrop_Chu_2

I want that cable lol. I don’t need any more single dd iems though. Tanchjim origin, dunu falcon ultra, fiio fd15, ea500lm, tripowin Olina se and kz zenith have been great for me. Everyone is sleeping on that fiio, imo I like it more than origin.

I 100 % agree with your assessment. I read so many articles and posts praising the Reds so they were my first purchase and... I just don't hear it. Disappointed 100%. Tip rolling did improve the sound but it was still unsatisfying. It was just so... bland. I then bought Celest Wyvern Black for $25 and wow, what a difference. So clear, punchy bass, and in overall, a great sounding IEM. This led me to purchase the following: Celest Relentless, KZ PRX, KZ Zenith, and Kiwi Ears Aether. All sound amazing. While some on the list are more expensive than then the Reds, PRX (planar) and the aforementioned Wyvern are cheaper and both are leaps and bounds better than the Reds

I don’t. They’re all hype. They’re nothing special and there’s better KZ IEM’s than the castor bass. KZ Zenith. kZ ZNA The list goes on. Castor Bass and Harman are genuinely too hyped up, when they’re genuinely TRASH.

I have the Zenith, its an all-rounder set with a slight u-shape. Some advice would be that the stock cable has a higher impedance (of about 1 ohm), so do get an upgrade cable (about 0.3 ohms) it actually improved the dynamics by providing more power to the driver, resulting in better bass texture and transients. I got the TRN Redchain which also complements the Zenith's look well, its also a modular 4-core cable and man the build quality is just muah... chef's kiss!! Also the stock eartips are bad quality just like the stock cable and mess up the frequency response more than you'd think. I recommend getting the Divinus Velvet Wide Bore, I admit it doesn't completely lock onto the nozzle of the iem but still it doesn't slide down/back either and provides a wider soundstage, deeper bass, and a more open sound - overall best pick for different types of genres including alternative, hip-hop etc. I do the have the TangZu Sancai Balanced Bore as well they fit better onto the nozzle but don't sound as good as the Divinus Velvet Wide Bore. I got both the cable and the eartips in separation, independently after a while between the two and noticed substantial differences both times by upgrading to each. You can read mobileaudiophile.com's review on these too - very well reviewed. Also unlike in the review 1100 is the better tuning configuration than 1110 as the bass doesn't eat into the mids, not that it does too much - only ever so slightly; but after a few months of using the latter tuning I tried the former and it improved the midrange details substantially without sacrificing the bass response. Oh and the bass is quite something since the voice coil diameter and magnet on the driver on these is quite substantially bigger than typical drivers of the same size. Its such a tactile and articulate kind of bass that's just hard to describe but amazing to experience. Mids shine through well and the treble has a slight sparkle (not at all bright in the least bit) and a smooth listen overall. Enjoy man and have a great day :))

Bassy IEMs: Under $5 * QKZ AK6 Pro $25 and lower (bass-focused) * KBEar Rosefinch \* * QKZ x HBB (OG version) \* * BLON BL-01 * KZ Castor Bass \* $25 and lower (neutral warm) * Tangzu Wan'er SG/Wan'er 2 \* * 7Hz x Crinacle Salnotes Zero 2 \* * Moondrop Chu 2 * KZ Castor Silver (UUDD switches) $25-60 (bass-focused) * BLON BL-03/BL-03 II \* * BLON x HBB Z300 * TinHiFi C3 Mk2 \* * 7Hz x HBB Elua * Kinera Celest Gumiho * KZ Castor Pro Bass \* * CCA Rhapsody \* * CCA Trio \* $25-60 (neutral warm) * Kefine Klean \* * Inawaken Dawn Ms \* * Kiwi Ears Cadenza \* * Tripowin x 0DiBi Vivace \* * Kinera Celest Wyvern Abyss \* * Tangzu YuXuanJi * KBear KB02 * KZ Zenith (UUDD switches) \* * KZ Castor Pro Silver (UUDD switches) Special mentioned * Truthear x Crinacle Zero Blue 2 \* * QKZ x HBB Khan (\* recommend)

$25 and lower * Tangzu Wan'er SG/Wan'er 2 * 7Hz x Crinacle Salnotes Zero 2 \* * Moondrop Chu 2 * KZ Castor Silver (UDDD switches) \* $25-60  * Kefine Klean \* * Inawaken Dawn Ms \* * Truthear x Crinacle Zero Red \* * Truthear x Crinacle Zero Blue 2 \* * Kiwi Ears Cadenza * Tripowin x 0DiBi Vivace * Kinera Celest Wyvern Abyss * Kinera Celest IgniteX Beast \* * Tangzu YuXuanJi * KBear KB02 \* * KZ Zenith (UUDD switches) \* * KZ Castor Pro Silver (UDDD switches) \* Or any other neutral warm IEMs, but the two Truthear Crinacle are the closest one with minimal mid-bass. Or go for planar IEMs, which their bass is speedy decay enough to be not too much mid bass: * SGOR Luna * Artti T10/T10 Pro * NiceHCK F1 Pro * Shozy P10/P20 * Letshuoer S08