KZ - Zenith

Probably either my Simgot EM6L or KZ Zenith. Both are fairly warm, V-shaped tunings that play it safe but keep it musical. Zenith has tuning toggle switches you can mess with to slightly modify the sound and the EM6L is just nicely tuned out of the box. Nothing crazy from either of them, but I wouldn't be mad if they were all I had. Probably the best in the $50-150 price range, but I'd honestly save money for something better or stick with something cheaper like the Zero2 and CHU2 since it doesn't really get good until the $300+ area imho. I could be dead wrong about that, but that's just from my experience.

As an owner of the Zenith, these are 100% worth it for the prices people are paying. I thought the Zenith was worth its weight, but this is crazy price to performance.

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.

The KZ iem is phenomenal for the price. If you purchase it from Ali express is around 20 something pounds/dollars. I have many quite expensive iems and to give kz credit they did a good job. It's almost as good as the Hexa but cheaper. The Hexa I think are about to become a mark 2 'improved' version so you may get a good deal on the original. If you want the best KZ, this runs second, the first being the KZ Zenith, a neutral iem single DD which again you may want to consider. Again currently some deals on Ali express. I've just picked one up for about 30 pounds. Happy purchasing.

KZ Zenith I gotta say it far AND WIDEE KZ ZENITH BOIIIII Tuning that lasts all day, crosses this line between detailed and not too detailed (see: artificial spice that's not nice) at the same time. The correct amount of bass. Everything that's good. I also can hear a bit of sound out the back of them, and they do have some open back vibes to em. I wonder if thats where the magic comes in.  And best for gaming imho. Definitely above anything below 100 I have tried like the 7HZ Zero Red, Both 7hz zero's, Blon 03 or whatever, ew200, delci's, Wan'er, a couple random hybrids and other KZ's and a few planars like prx and s08 and etc, and Aria 2 (Aria 2 is arguably brighter and thats fun for music but not all day gaming I dont thinks) , I cant remember the rest tbh. I'm seeing why some of these people make spreadsheets.. but I dont make money off this I'm just bored so

KZ Zenith boii. I gwnuinely believe the KZ zenith is super gucci 

Moondrop Aria 2 if it's there. If not, KZ Zenith. Far above hybrid sets for coherency cause single DD

Moondrop Kadenz, KZ Zenith/PRX PRX with a slight bass boost will absolutely shrek anything else for enjoyable sound.  Kadenz is crystal clear tho, so gucci. Zenith is balanced and I think beats 300$ hybrids

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.

I haven't been exploring the current sub $50 much. But my long time favourite budget set is the Tangzu wan'er SG (not to be confused with the newer wan'er 2). It's fairly light on bass though but it's a very good neutral set and starting point. For KZ my favourite is the Zenith, it's slightly over $50 but I think is easily the best sounding KZ out there and it had tuning switches for you to experiment with. It uses a very good driver and tuned very well, it'll give you a taste of how higher end IEMs will sound like.

If I had to pick one only, definitely the zenith. It's the superior set in every way, the tuning switches also allow you to experiment with different tunings all in one IEM. It's got a mature sound signature that is also very resolving for what it is. My only gripe is the weight, it can get very noticeable. The wan'er is flatter sounding and you won't go wrong with it either. But the zenith is more impressive Hope you'll like it!

Comparing IEMs is a completely subjective thing. I've seen people praise the zenith at its price range too. It's definitely not the best but a very competent model at what it's sold at.

One event where the guy who reported it ended up retracting because it didn't happen that way. Glue was getting in the driver's consistently on one model. So based on that, you 'boycot', when there is now KZ Am16, Zenith, ZVX Pro, and a while bunch of really good iem's for very small money for what you get. Well, it's you missing out. If you were not probably 17 years old, I would suggest you were a big cheerleader for the Iraq War, and probably still don't know there were no WMDs. Simple logic should tell you, if you put the drivers in, you have paid for them, so there is less then zero reason to leave them unwired. The whole issue is stupidity, typical sheeple stuff.

edc pro, zenith, cca rhapsody/trio, zs10 pro 2 and cca hydro are all competitive.

too much treble on zax. am16 is better. prx, zenith and rhapsody are their best under $50. zenith/prx more balanced, rhapsody more v shaped.

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.

Tanchjim Origin, and in 2nd place FiiO FD15. I love KZ Zenith as well, it has elements of those other two for a fraction of the price.

From that list Castor or Castor Pro but honestly I prefer Vader Balanced, Zenith, AM16, and ZS12 Pro X as my favorite KZ IEMs.

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