KZ - ZS10 Pro (Gen 1)
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Last updated: Dec 5, 2025 Scoring
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"cost peanuts ... outdo most big brand IEMs up to like.. 500usd price range."
"I recently picked up some Linsoul KZ ZS10 Pro for £40-ish and they’re as good as any of the well known branded ones I’ve tried, obviously a fraction of the price. ... In fact so good that I just use these as my main IEMs now rather than just a cheap backup/spare."
"The KZ’s are way more bang for the buck than the Shure SE215s or even 315s. ... You can get a set of KZ ZS10 Pro headphones today for under $50 on Amazon ... I do recommend getting an extra upgraded cable (which is also super-inexpensive) for the KZs."
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"The KZ’s are way more bang for the buck than the Shure SE215s or even 315s. ... You can get a set of KZ ZS10 Pro headphones today for under $50 on Amazon ... I do recommend getting an extra upgraded cable (which is also super-inexpensive) for the KZs."
"cost peanuts ... outdo most big brand IEMs up to like.. 500usd price range."
"Got a pair of these bad boys on Amazon just to have as a back up and now use them full time and use my 400 dollar shures as a back up."
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"Oh, and I drop them near daily on the concrete floor by accident and they've lasted 1 year so far."
"But you know what, after 5 years, that first pair still sound as good as they did when I bought them. ... I think that because I have them hanging on a curtain rod, they're not falling on the floor or being knocked around on a desk. They just hang on that curtain rod and they are safe from any harm i think."
"They were cheaply priced. ... I was skeptical about how long they would last. ... So I bought 3 more pairs. I still have those 3 pairs I bought and they are still wrapped in original packaging. I'm still using the first pair. ... So they were inexpensive but very very good quality. Still are."
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"Don't sleep on a good set of IEMs for gaming. ... I picked up the KZ ZS10 PRO's and I will never go back."
"provide clear sound ... getting a mix you can hear really well."
"I really like my Linsoul KZ ZS10 Pro and Final VR3000 for gaming ... The ZS10s are my go-to's and have served me and my minimal knowledge well."
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"They cut out the sound around you so if you have your drums being played back through your mixer or interface as I do, then you can mix the drums along with the music you're playing along to and not hear the noise outside in the room. ... They're perfect for noise cancellation which means better hearing protection. ... I HIGHLY Recommend them to drummers!"
"they fit in my ear so good ... one of my favourite fitting iem"
"good ones both block noise from other instruments ... At that point you’re protecting your hearing"
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"I hated how sibilant and harsh the treble was to my ears."
"ZS10 hi freq kinda hurts my ears in hi volume."
"terrible Vocal and Upper trebble"
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"The KZ's braded cord sucks royal ass and I had to glue my tip connectors back on after they disassembled. ... If you're gigging the SE215's are substantially better made and they're a better product even if they don't have all the fancy features."
"I have used KZ ZS10 Pros until the cable connections disintegrated"
"worth it to switch out the stock version that come with the ZS10s"
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"the Shures have better isolation ... And I noticed they isolate substantially better even using the same foam tips. ... The 215s have a design that nests in the earlobe/concha rather than hovering over it so they function more like a fitted set of IEMS."
"Mine did too, nearly returned them, then I jammed some Samsung earbud tips on them that sealed to my ears way better and then a full spectrum of sound came alive."
"oversized shells, hefty cables, and fit that demanded frequent adjustments."
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"The wax sealant melted in one of the units, completely eliminating the bass."
"The KZ's braded cord sucks royal ass and I had to glue my tip connectors back on after they disassembled. ... If you're gigging the SE215's are substantially better made and they're a better product even if they don't have all the fancy features."
"I have used KZ ZS10 Pros until the cable connections disintegrated"
Linsoul KZ ZS10 Pro https://a.co/d/jigSbCR These are working WONDERFULLY for me. Shure level quality for a fraction the price. Get these to extend the cable https://a.co/d/c4rrasx And these for foam bud (worth it to switch out the stock version that come with the ZS10s) https://a.co/d/6uJm7ki
r/drums • Re: sound cancelling earbuds and ear protection ->I started with the S10 Pro but ended up getting a pair of AS10 since they are more bass pronounced and I gig with them. The S10 sound better overall, I just was able to hear my bass better in the mix during gigs on the AS10. Maybe it’s out wireless packs? Oh well.
r/Bass • What IEMs are ya'll using? Looking for recommendations. ->I have been super happy with the KZ ZS Pro with the Comply foam tips. I even sprang for the longer KBear cable (ran about $25), but a headphone extension cord would work just as well.
r/drums • Best solution for hearing protection + playing to music? ->Another vote for the KZ ZS 10 Pro. I’ve had mine for about six months and they’re great. They’re wired IEMs, so they plug in just like regular headphones. I use mine either just into my phone for quick & easy metronome or to play along to music, or into my Focusrite 18i20 for recording.
r/drums • In ear monitor recommendations ->5ghz is a MUST. I'm sorry but theres no way around spending a couple hundred dollars to get yourself wireless.. and the reason 5ghz band matters is that ALL cellphones and most wireless things operate on the 2.5ghz bandwidth, so when you get into a venue EVERYONES digital EVERYTHING is going to interfere... take this from someone who learned the hard way trying to cheap out. Here is the best you can do cost/sound/interferance wise IEMS IEMS [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QKZ58XH?ref\_=ppx\_hzsearch\_conn\_dt\_b\_fed\_asin\_title\_2&th=1](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QKZ58XH?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2&th=1) Swap out cable - [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RQ77BLM?ref\_=ppx\_hzsearch\_conn\_dt\_b\_fed\_asin\_title\_2&th=1](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RQ77BLM?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2&th=1) Better Ear Tips - [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004HKIAHE?ref\_=ppx\_hzsearch\_conn\_dt\_b\_fed\_asin\_title\_1&th=1](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004HKIAHE?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1) Amp - [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0784TMYPN?ref\_=ppx\_hzsearch\_conn\_dt\_b\_fed\_asin\_title\_1&th=1](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0784TMYPN?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1) Wireless adapter 5ghz - [https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/U45--xvive-u45-wireless-in-ear-monitoring-system-5.8ghz?mrkgadid=&mrkgcl=28&mrkgen=&mrkgbflag=&mrkgcat=&acctid=21700000001645388&dskeywordid=92700080984888555&lid=92700080984888555&ds\_s\_kwgid=58700008756027684&ds\_s\_inventory\_feed\_id=97700000007215323&dsproductgroupid=2369687790442&product\_id=U45&prodctry=US&prodlang=en&channel=online&storeid=&device=c&network=g&matchtype=&adpos=largenumber&locationid=9032443&creative=709914980325&targetid=pla-2369687790442&campaignid=21587258354&awsearchcpc=1&gad\_source=1&gclsrc=ds](https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/U45--xvive-u45-wireless-in-ear-monitoring-system-5.8ghz?mrkgadid=&mrkgcl=28&mrkgen=&mrkgbflag=&mrkgcat=&acctid=21700000001645388&dskeywordid=92700080984888555&lid=92700080984888555&ds_s_kwgid=58700008756027684&ds_s_inventory_feed_id=97700000007215323&dsproductgroupid=2369687790442&product_id=U45&prodctry=US&prodlang=en&channel=online&storeid=&device=c&network=g&matchtype=&adpos=largenumber&locationid=9032443&creative=709914980325&targetid=pla-2369687790442&campaignid=21587258354&awsearchcpc=1&gad_source=1&gclsrc=ds)
r/singing • Wireless or wired in ear monitors for live bands playing small-medium venues ->I grabbed these: [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XXW9H6C?ref=ppx\_yo2ov\_dt\_b\_fed\_asin\_title&th=1](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XXW9H6C?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1) # Linsoul KZ ZS10 Pro Thy sound super middy and brassy. Did I get the wrong ones?
r/edrums • Are the KZ ZS10 Pro in ear monitors still the ~$50 best bet? ->I hated the sound of the KZ10 Pro, just awful. I returned them and got an open box but like new pair of BASN BMaster5 for the same price on Amazon. These are fantastic. Not high end fantastic, but great all around response and they sound great with my kit.
r/edrums • Are the KZ ZS10 Pro in ear monitors still the ~$50 best bet? ->Oh yeah I missed the triple flanged type silicone. I meant the stock silicone tips that come with consumer grade iems like kz.
r/audioengineering • In ear monitor that lets in stage volume, need help! ->I’ve been using these… [kz iems](https://www.amazon.com/KZ-ZS10-Linsoul-Earphones-Detachable/dp/B07QKYTGH9)
r/audioengineering • In ear monitor that lets in stage volume, need help! ->[what I use and love ](http://Linsoul KZ ZS10 Pro, 4BA+1DD 5... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VHHBV5Q?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share)
r/Bass • Are there earbuds for live performances? ->These are great for cheap in ear monitors https://a.co/d/dTsrJIM
r/edrums • best headphones for an alesis nitro pro ->I have audio Technica m30x over ears and these. The in ears actually sound better but sometimes I prefer just throwing on the over ears
r/edrums • best headphones for an alesis nitro pro ->I use the same ones on my TD17kvx and they’re great for what I need.
r/edrums • best headphones for an alesis nitro pro ->Came from HyperX Cloud 2's and grabbed some KZ Z10 Pros and the difference came to me after getting used to it. Over ear versus in ear somehow changed the sounds for me in a good way. I'm no expert but clarity was way better and the bass I loved is still apparent. Directional audio is good and clearer than the Cloud's. Plus comfort also, not clamping over your ears and head and when it's hot no ear sweat :)
r/iems • Are IEMs really good for gaming? I have a doubt. ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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