KZ - ZS10 Pro X

If you can, go for custom molds. Otherwise you can get a lot of bang for your buck with chifi IEM. Something like KZ ZS10 Pro X are totally unrivaled in bang for buck to any name brand. You get alot more hardware for your money than with Shure. Attenuation is 100% about seal, so if no custom molds, get good quality foams

Chifi for me. You're gonna need like 500usd before it beats a 30usd Kz. I havnt had any issues with reliability (i got on average 3 band rehearsals a week + gigs) in the last 3 years using Kz. But even if I did, at that price difference you can just buy several spares and give one pair to your mom as well. Ofc molded is a thing of it's own, but I mostly using KZ ZS 10 Pro X and Pro 2. For Bass I prefer Pro X, but Pro 2 allows you to tune the eq with dip switches

There are lot's of Good IEM on market with good budget ones like moondrops chu 2. But if you want to buy one I'll recommend you look for these 3 things in a iem :- 1. Balanced Sound Signature 2. Not narrow Sound stage ; wider sound stage as it provides more depth. 3. High Quality driver / multiple drivers. I have kz zs10 proX , it's not really a budget but it's on sale where i live and it's a great IEM. Any good IEM is any day of the week better than any "gaming" headphones.

Ya so after swapping out to my kz sz10 pro x, the issue no longer persisted. Guessing it has something to do with the pro 2’s EQ profile or something. I tried toggling the tuning switches on the Pro 2s and they made little to no difference for preventing the hissing. The Pro X doesn’t have that issue at all for whatever reason. Weird 🤷‍♂️

KZ ZS-10 PRO X. Before that I had 700€ custom made, and some 200€ Shure… nothing beats the KZ (for me).

Hi guys. I'm also more into bass and vocals at the same time. Listen to songs like pop smoke- Dior, Mannequin, at the same time into kk songs and prophec pops like stuff. Currently using KZ zs 10 pro X with Fio jA 11. Which is the best option under 10 k which will like an upgrade

I recently got a chi-fi KZ ZS10 Pro X based on a recommendation I heard from a touring bassist on some podcast, and I must say I'm very impressed with the sound quality and comfort, and like them much better than my $200 ATH-M50x headphones and that for about fifth of the price. Later I bought a slightly more expensive variant (KZ ZS12 Pro X) but there was barely any difference in sound quality. Overall I'm very pleased and think that practicing with IEMs so far has been very beneficial to me since I can hear nuances of the sound much better and it already helped me to improve technique. Also playing with IEMs during band practices solved an issue of guitarist cranking his volume to uncomfortable levels and drowning out others. Given the price of those cheap IEMs compared to the benefits and sound quality, I think at least trying IEMs is a no brainier.

Cheapest option (might not be best, but works really well.) Radians Custom Molded Earplugs Kit. Linsoul KZ ZS10 PRO X Cover the tip with plastic wrap to protect the screened output (after removing the silicon ear gasket) Push into the earplugs and bite on a rag while they harden. Remove ear plugs and drill a hole out to the ear and clean up. Work amazing and cost $80.

Okay so I’m back here again haha… So… After the last recommendations I went and bought some Arrti T10’s and honestly… I don’t understand the hype… The bass sucked. Plain and simple. There wasn’t any real punch. Like yes, they’re very detailed and accurate and clear but like… where’s the bass? 🤷🏼‍♂️ I also bought some Castor Bass, just because I saw them recommended slot as a budget IEM, and honestly with the 3 & 4 up, these actually sound really really GOOD for metal. I’ve also some Letshuoer S08 on the way, and I’m worried that I’m going to hate them based on the Arrti… Therefore I guess I’m looking for the best of both worlds but at a good price. I already own the TRN White Tiger and honestly those are a step in the right direction. (Micro Planar and 2 DD) The Aful Explorer 5+2 are my wish list IEM atm. But I’m a broke uni student haha So has anyone got any recommendations that I may enjoy? The double DD Castor was pretty bang on, and I’m wondering whether the CCA Hydro could be what I want? I’ve also owned the KZ ZS 10 Pro X and I enjoyed those, just wanted a smidge more bass. I listen to a lot of sub-bass type genres like Wave Trap, DnB and Metal. So yeah give me your recommendations, especially lesser known IEM’s Ps: Simgot’s are also intriguing me… Thanks and happy listening dudes and dudesses

Recently copped these at a whim as I’d always heard good things and a 12mm DD intrigued me. Pleasantly surprised. These sound so much better than my KZ ZS10 Pro X’s Perfect bass punch for me, perfect detail, perfect treble. Everything just sounds perfect for my tastes. Source: Bandcamp Tips: DUNU S&S Large tips Highly recommend.

Hi, thanks for replying:) I’m currently using UUDU, I think I’m doing well. I don’t know if there is any difference if I have switch 4 on top instead of switch 3. So far I love them, I think they are too good, but of course, I come from a zs10 pro x and I’m just getting to know this world haha. How are the rampsody by the way? :)

I've used the following models with success on stage and rehearsals (I play the drums): ZVX, ZS10 Pro X, Libra, Krila, Vader. At least the first two are sensitive enough to go loud even with a wimpy amp. Like you I previously used Shure 215's (and 315's). For years. And any of the models I mentioned sounds better to my ears.

Hi all, So i just got the ZS12 Pro X. I had the ZS10 pro X and loved it. ZS12 is definitely an upgrade over it. But now I want to get 2 more for collection. I’m pretty much all set on getting the Hydro but I’m torn between PRX and EW300. So, those of you who heard them all, if you are told to choose just one which one will you?? Also if I do get the EW300, should I get the DSP version? Edit: Want them for Music not gaming

Dude listen, you’re not crazy. I had the ZSN Pro X, while it sounded great to my ears when I first got them, ZSN Pro 2 sounds significantly better in my ears, like pretty damn amazing. And also, I had ZS10 Pro X as well, and recently got the ZS12 Pro X and it sounded miles and above better than the ZS10…it’s is highly technical with absolutely fantastic soundstage and not at all sibilant with the 4th switch up. Tldr; I think it is simply a case of either upgraded BA drivers in these two newer iterations of KZ or much better tuning. ZS12 Pro X for me is one of the most underrated technical IEMs out there.

From the PR series, I highly recommend the PRX. The others are great too, but if you have the PRX, I don’t think the PR2 is necessary. The PR3, on the other hand, is a special model—like an archaeologist uncovering details—but its treble can be fatiguing. In my opinion, the PRX and ZS10 Pro X should be enough for you right now. If you listen to electronic music, the PR3 can also add quality to your experience. Since it's a planar IEM, it produces sound well in fast-paced music. The PRX is also planar, but it leans more towards a musical tuning and behaves more like a dynamic driver.

I have well over 1000 spent on iems now lol and I've bought the kz zs10 pro and pro x multiple times I like it so much lmao. I probably won't use it after recently getting my fatfreqs but I gotta say something about the zs10 just slaps right man. I've gifted these to people and they always are shocked. Id say don't buy some of their other models knows for having pointless crossovers but that's about it.

I wouldn't say so. I have the zs 10pro x and had the zs 10 pros with some other shittier KZ models. I still think these were the most thought through. The new slop they make feels like a way to pull as much money as possible, KZ ZS10,12,69 pro, x, extra, ultra. Just fuck off. Same opinion about other brands, moondrop, 7hz.....

I use Kz zs10 pro x + jcally dac with poweramp and flac files. But after switching to hiby music player I felt a dramatic increase in soundstage and imaging.

For gaming I’d recommend this version with the X, KZ ZS10 Pro X, those are the improved version and shots sound great or you can get the Dunu Titan S2, right now playing with them, Titan S2 sound even better imo.

wait.. if I remember correctly 1&2nd switches are for lower and 3&4 for higher frequencies (though it might be reversed on the left one, not sure).. so you're upping the midrange and treble? I also have KZ ZS10 Pro X, but upper midrange and treble are killing me there, plus I'm a basshead so I barely hear bass, even tho, generally speaking I get why some people find them so pleasing.. p.s. could you give me an advice about castor if i needed it in chat/dm these days?

KZ ZS10 PRO X + FiioKa11

Funnily enough I thought I felt that way. I've had the KZ ZS10 Pro X, Simgot ew200 and ew300 and sold them all because I thought the treble was too much for me.  But I've just bought the NiceHCK E2BS Pro (chifi naming makes me want to kill myself) flathead earbuds and I'd say they're even brighter, but I love them.  I feel like a lot of people possibly just don't like that brightness in an IEM. I feel like it's uncomfortable having that much 'noise' trapped in your ear. But open-back earbuds fix that with being so well, open 

The kz zs10 pro x are indeed great! But if you have a little more to spend, then the new Zs12 pro x series are just the way to go. Everything is better, and just pore refined.

No, quite the contrary! Actually the mids are the strong points of this set in my opinion, it's very refined and voices render very very well! It doesn't sound metallic or unnatural as the zs10 pro x can be. You do feel the difference that the placement in the nozzle makes. It's very well executed.

1) If you can't spend more than 50 euros, then yeah 30 dollars iems are a good value. If you can, then no because 50 dollars iems are going to give you much better value for the money. So it really depends on your budget in my opinion. 2) I don't have a clear opinion on that, and haven't studied the topic enough. But knowing that most dynamic drivers membranes are polymer based, and having studied polymer behavior a little bit during my engineering courses, burn-in seems possible to me from a macro-molecular point of view, now does it affect the sound in an audible way? I don't know.. 3) I hear a significant difference between Mp3 320 and flac. In terms of resolution or detail I'm not sure, but in terms of background noise/hiss. It might have something to do with the specific combination of my dac/amp and my iems (LG v50 and KZ Zs12 pro x, same thing with kz zs10 pro x). Each time I listened again to the same song but in flac, the hiss/noise was gone. 4) Could not agree more. People got scammed since phone manufacturers removed the 3.5mm jack. But nobody said anything. 5) Collecting is stupid indeed. But Trying a lot of cheap iems to know what sound you like isn't.

The kz zs10 pro x is the best one from those, except the zs12, no idea on those.

I like the KZ ZS10 Pro X, Moondrop May, Letshuoer D13 and simgot EA500 for fps gaming. The zero Red has Very poor performance on FPS games for me, too much bloated Bass and bad Sense of directions.

Get ready for the "Why get many cheap iem instead of one overpriced iem?" Comments. 😅 Great collection! Love my KZs. My ZS10 Pro X and castor puch way above their price. The linglong was a great surprise too

I have the AKG K712 Pro and the KZ ZS10 Pro X. I love both. Soundstage in AKG is logically better, but the KZ ZS10 Pro X sound great.

# HOW TO FIX KZ IEM'S LACKING BASS (ZS10 PRO X AND OTHERS) My zs 10 pro x came with a very weird sound compared to my old zs10 pro(lacking bass, too much treble). i thought it was a faulty unity but i managed to fix it. **The problem is the excessive glue in the filter**, just remove it carefully, clean it, remove all the glue and just put it back. I think a lot of people don't like this iem because of this problem. It's amazing now, good bass and less treble than the old pro, i didn't find this tip anywhere so i hope it help someone else, probably work with another models too.

# HOW TO FIX KZ IEM'S LACKING BASS (ZS10 PRO X AND OTHERS) My zs 10 pro x came with a very weird sound compared to my old zs10 pro(lacking bass, too much treble). i thought it was a faulty unity but i managed to fix it. **The problem is the excessive glue in the filter**, just remove it carefully, clean it, remove all the glue and just put it back. I think a lot of people don't like this iem because of this problem. It's amazing now, good bass and less treble than the old pro, i didn't find this tip anywhere so i hope it help someone else, probably work with another models too.

First, you need some proper ear protection- ANC headphones or earbuds like Air Pods are better than nothing but the general consensus is that they should be used with either protective earbuds or cans. Adding even the cheap little foam buds to your current setup will help protect your hearing. Steps 1 & 2- get yourself some IEMs like Shure 215s or ZS10s (or whatever you find and like) with foam tips- they will provide protection even unplugged for practicing or whatever and you can connect these to your phone to listen to tracks or a click while you're practicing or to a computer or mixing board to monitor yourself while recording. You'll likely need a headphone adapter since phones no longer have headphone jacks. Steps 3 & 4- I have a Behringer P2 which allows you to pull the XLR cable from your stage monitor and put that signal directly into your ears. It has an amplifier in it so you can adjust the volume as you need. I use this for rehearsals and gigs where our usual wireless IEM system is unavailable. There are other models that do the same thing at other price points. Beyond that you're looking at wireless IEM systems which are a way more expensive and complicated bag of worms.

There are two parts. One, you get a transmitter and receiver. You buy them together, I like the XVive system. Plug your transmitter into the monitor send from your board. The receiver you’ll wear on your belt or your strap, and you’ll plug in ear monitors into it. These can be basic wired earbuds but good ones both block noise from other instruments and provide clear sound. I like the KZs you get on Amazon that have 5 drivers, I think they were $50 last time I checked. At that point you’re protecting your hearing and getting a mix you can hear really well.

I use that exact setup, P2 and KZ10 Pro. I'm extremely happy with it.

I have the same ones, they work great for the price.

Well, I've got a KZ-ZS10 Pros that I really like. AND I bought a 10' extension cable for them as well. I use the 10 footer because I run the in ears over the curtain rod in the bedroom my kit is in so they never touch the floor and I can just leave them hang when I'm all done. And 10' + the in-ears cable allows me to move around the kit a little bit if I need to adjust anything and don't want to pull my in-ears out.

Forgot to answer that last of your question. They sound amazing and I thought that would be a shock. But really, the shocking thing now is, I bought 4 sets of them back when they were only $20+ a set because I bought the one set to try out and like I said, they sound amazing. But I kind of figured they wouldn't last long because they were so cheap. So I liked the one set I tried and bought 3 more sets just to have as replacements for when the first ones finally died on me. 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. These are great little in ears and even though the price has gone up on them a little, I think they are still well worth the $35-$40+ you're paying for them now for real.

I have the KZ 10 Pro. Love it them.

I have had the KZ 10 Pros and KZ ZAR’s and they have been great for the price. Maybe someday I will size into customs but for now the KZ’s are great

KZ-10’s. I just love them.