KZ - ZS10 Pro X

I've been happy with KZ ZS10 Pro X. Had much more expensive ones and realized these do the same for much less. Get good foams as the seal is important. But regardless you likely need to adjust monitor mix for live gigs and its likely not at all a problem with your in-ears

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

KZ ZS10 Pro X. Also have Pro 2 but despite the tuning option to boost bass, I think Pro X is better

KZ audio ZS10 Pro X. Cost you 30€, has more hardware than 300€ shures. You can buy a few extra pairs If you feel the shure would last longer. They probably wont, but you might as well get a spare If you need wireless pack, its hard to get anything decent for cheap. If your bass has a cable going to it, you will manage with wireless bodypack. For example Behringer Powerplay P2 if there is no other amplifier in the signal chain

ZS10 Pro X here as well. Not the best, but absolute best bang for the buck hands down. Will give a run for the money of 300-400€ Shures etc. Just get proper foams with them and they are near perfect. And so cheap you can get a few pairs extra just in case they arnt as robust as the big brand names. After a year though I have zero issues

Kz ZS10 Pro X is probably the best stuff for the price and even if it cost 5x as much itd still be the best. Just need to seperately get some proper foams for them as they arnt supplied

You want KZ. KZ ZS10 Pro X, or the new Pro 2 that has bass boost dip switches. Less than 50 usd. just get good foams to go with them as they arnt usually supplied with KZ ones. These things have more hardware than 500€ Shure IEMs and cost 10th of that....

Im receiving the ZS10 Pro 2 today as well! My Pro X has served me very well but at 35€ it felt like a nobrainer to order the Pro2 as well. It has dip switches for boosting bass so it sounds good to a bass player :D some prefer the Pro X but I dont mind even if they are left as spare IEM. Let me know how you like em!

Get kz ZS10 Pro X. Five drivers per side for third/fourth of the price

IEMs dont really have meaningful difference for hearing protection. Its just about all about the tips you use. That said the ZS10 does not come with sealing tips, so you need to get proper foams (Comply is likely the best, i use something i got with my previous IEM). But with some proper foams, these are incredibly good and dirt cheap

Not likely worth the effort. The foam size is quite standard, If you have any old earbuds with foams, you can probably scavenge some

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.

The ZSX and the ZS10 Pro X are very imo. Much better for edm, metal and all sorts of hip hop etc The ZSX is on sale from some sellers on aliexpress and for less than £25 it’s a barfain imo.

Like you, the KZ ZS10 Pro X was my gateway drug into IEMs. I bought them for work, since my employer doesn’t allow Bluetooth connections with our computers. I was blown away by the clarity and instrument separation, but the tuning was painful. I have since bought many IEMs in the short time since that first purchase, and am very happy with a few. I owned the AirPod Pros 1st and 2nd gen, but gave them to my sister in law and wife. They sound great, especially the second gen, but they feel lacking compared to my favorite wired IEMs. I still have the AirPods Max for Bluetooth use when I need sound pass through, but I don’t miss my Pros at all.

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? :)

Hello! I have the ZS10 PRO X. No. It’s not a good iem. Far too V shape and super sharp. Not a good gaming iem. Look into the EPZ Q1 PRO ($30~). It has amazing Sound stage and imaging for gaming. Also look into the Simgot EM6L ($110).

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.

You can find the zs10 pro x on ali for 20. There is a peak around 10k-ish that you can tame if you want but what's important is that dip around 4-6k in the presence region and the more linear bass boost. I genuinely couldn't believe how good it was for mixing and mastering with those two things in check.

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.

Didnt happed in EDX, EDX PRO, ZS10 PRO X, D-FI, ZSN PRO

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.

The Pro. I also have the Pro X (considering getting the Pro2 as well). The ProX didn’t wow me like the original did but it fixed some of the treble glare that made the original fatiguing. It might be that the original made the stronger impression simply because it was the first set that wowed me.

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.

Kz zs10 pro x

haven't tried the Zar yet so I can't tell it but the pro x are way cheaper (19$ on Æ) and findem very versatile.

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.....

For that kind of music you need to look for iEMs like KZ ZS10 Pro X that are very neutral in frecuencies. Also, you better buy a good DAC instead of the Apple one, look for something from HiBy, iFi or Tempotec that are cheap but very good

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.

We all suffer from this problem we are always look for something new that we think will be better and the last thing we need. After a while, you get used to it and start looking for something new that may be better, so this problem begins after a while, you will find that you have more IEMS than you use. 2 months ago I have no iems now I have : KZ ZSN PRO X KZ ZS10 PRO X ZIIGAAT NUO KEFINE DELCI TRIPOWIN PICCOLO

Hi Am looking to get an IEM which is good for my treble sensitive ears I have the KZ ZS10 PRO X It was pretty shouty , fatiguing, and not tolerable Then I bought the Tangzu Warner Same issue shouty and fatiguing but not as much as KZ now looking for something under 120$ or 10,000 INR

Naah bruh No KZ it's shit After 6 months my PRO X is having channel imbalance

Something like the tripowin olina og or se. The isn or penon entry level models. KZ ZS10 Pro x, kZ castor normal edition. Simgot ea500 LM.

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.

I am not an audiophile, I have been using the AirPods models for a very long time. I also have the Sony XM4 and nura phone headphones. As you can tell, I like bass. But I used the KZ ZS10 Pro x a year ago and was blown away. It sounds so great, the sound staging on it is amazing. It’s been my go-to ear IEM ever since and I made it wireless with the AS15. And I got hooked into IEMs. I have bought a few more IEMs since, wondering if it can get better than the ZS10 Pro X. I bought the Moon drop Chu after watching Crinicle’s review of it. I don’t get what the fuss is about, it sounds good, but even at peak volume, it’s does not get loud enough, and the fit is horrible for me. I prefer the KZ. Thinking I might like a different KZ, I bought the Castor, the EDX and the Dfi. There is very little difference between them and I still prefer the ZS10 Pro X. I have ordered the moon drop May hoping it will have enough for me to switch. Will let you know when it arrives.

i primarily game on my xbox series x and have been using Audeze Maxwell for 9 months. it sounds great but thought of alternating with an iem after reading rave reviews on them for gaming. Bought the KZ ZS10 Pro X after some research for a low price of sgd 29 (usd 21). it's generally good for music, videos and general gaming but I play a lot of COD MP and for that, i find it lackluster. The sounds gets muddy when too much things happen in the game and can't really discern the sounds. Directional / positional audio for COD MP is quite bad. Not contented with the performance, i researched more and got to know about the EM6L. Now i've got an EM6L on the way as my second IEM, probably will receive in next 1 or 2 days. Hope it does not disappoint. Got it at sgd112 (usd 83), 4x the price of the KZ. The Supermix 4 seems to have even better reviews and better consensus by reviewers. but the price is just too much of a jump as my second IEM. Right now with the sale on aliexpress, i found one at sgd 173 (usd 128). Although considered good price, it's still 50% more than the price i paid for EM6L. big price difference if it's only marginal difference

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 

I'm currently using the KZ ZS10 Pro X and planning to upgrade to this. My Question is, which is better? The switched version or the non switch version? I heard some people liked the non switch one. I'm a bit worried about a drop of water, rain or sweat can easily enter the switch area too.

I bought the ZS10 Pro X this Prime Day just because I wanted to try a cheap iem that was supposedly good for gaming. If I keep in mind I paid £36 then I am pleasantly surprised. They are quite fun tuning and a good bass feel. They are not overly detailed and they have a slight metallic, grainy sound. Although I said they are not overly detailed they do provide more detail than any gaming headset I have had up to £150, I guess this is why gamers like them. However, they have very little soundstage or imaging when compared to a good (far more expensive) set of open back headphones. I’d say they are very good for the price, but they definitely have a cheap and cheerful sound. They won’t be replacing my headphones for gaming or music. It’s confirmed my thoughts, iem’s are not that great for gaming when compared to good headphones, I think gamers like them as you can get more bang for your buck on a lower cost budget.

These are amazing, especially for the low cost.

Absolutely. Anyone still suggesting Shire 215 never tied the ZS10 Probx. They sound better than my Shure 425 which sound much better than the 215.

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.

The kz zs10 pro x are a solid pair of iems, good for any genre, and very musical in my opinion. I think they are sold at 28 dollars or something like that.

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.

I've tested them just yesterday and can confirm it's better, yet a little bit different in its signature (more natural, less v-shaped).

My intro into the IEM world was the Kz Zs10 Pro X. I bought them for the sound stage and detail for gaming. For that price and purpose, they did the job. However when I used them to listen to my catalogue, I found them just a little above average in performance. The muddiness was my main gripe. I now rock the Simgot EM6L and they are phenomenal for their price range, infact punching way above their weight class. Though I havent experienced it, KZ has had QC problems, judging from the community's feedback. And their PR practices can only be described as sleezy.

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

CCA Rhapsody less V shaped than the KZ ZS10 Pro X, more refined,but still a lot of fun and great soundstage!

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

Here is my list of headphones and iems that I have used to play games that are better than my Hyperx Cloud 2: Headphones - Philips SHP 9500 - Philips X2HR - Takstar Pro 82 - Oneodio Pro50 And more expensive ones that are too obvious like Hifiman Ananda. IEMs - Tin Hifi C2 Mech Warrior - Moondrop Aria - Moondrop May - Tangzu Heyday - 7hz Timeless AE - KZ Zsn pro - KZ ZS10 Pro X ALL that you cant get the most out of with something like a Moondrop Dawn Pro Dac/amp or similar. In my experience, any decent headphone or iem gives a better sound experience than most high end gaming headsets, you Just Need to do a little research on sound signature that you think you Will like and see what its best within your budget. In the long run its always better to invest in proper audio gear because you cant replace most things that break easily.

The best ones I have ever had are the Hifiman Ananda (headphone) and the Tangzu Heyday (iem) but they are also the most expensive I own. I would say that the best Bang for Buck on a entry level are the Philips SHP 9500 and the KZ ZS10 Pro X.

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.

I had KZ ZS10 Pro X, it's a fine choice for it's price. I have recently upgraded to Letshuoer S12 Pro and quite happy with it. It has better fit and I like its tuning more.

During the practice I use KZ ZS10 PRO X, with DIY custom mold housing, and over the ear protection on top. During gigs I use iem's only. I can't say how happy I am as I only hear the mix with almost no acoustic bleed. The drum sound in my ear is pretty optimized, that alone pushes me to play more enthusiastically, and possibly longer if needed, as I don't get as much auditory fatigue. https://preview.redd.it/rx6itw3g7g0d1.jpeg?width=1400&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=33b3e3b5a411aae6a91c46e0f7227413a8abb097

Drummer, using ART HP-1, with KZ ZS10 PRO X. Incredible headroom, battery powered. Guitar player has Behringer PM1, I tested with my IEM's with his belt pack, it was an absolute joke compared to mine.

I use KZ ZS10 PRO X embedded into Radians Custom Molded Earplugs, followed this https://youtu.be/lBJqPh8rbCY

# 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.

Quality that lasts and cheap iems don't exist. That being said, kz10 pro are about £50 and are a lot of people's go-to for cheap iems. I use sennheiser SE215 for about £100. They aren't amazing but they do the trick. If I used Kz10s I'd buy two pairs incase one breaks on the job though.

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

I use KZ10 Pro

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.

Linsoul zs10 pros work nicely and can be had for around $50

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

I go hardwired, rest of the band uses wireless packs (i’m not leaving the kit during our set so i prefer the reliability of a wired setup). Currently using KZS10 Pros.

I have the ZS10 and the Truthear Hexa ( very similar to the reds) and I agree to the point about the volume . Use a dongle DAC/Amp for the reds to get the best out of it. They need some extra power over the ZS10. Also,like everyone here mentioned they are both different sound signatures . It’s subjective. But I’ll tell you my experience, I liked the ZS10 initially like you but after that I got the Hexa and used the Hexa for long time (2-3 months or so ) continuously post that it was difficult to go back to the ZS10. There is a concept called ‘Brain burn in’. Your brain tends to like the sonic profile you feed it and gets used to it . Post which if you go to a new sound signature you’ll just hate it.

KZ-10’s. I just love them.

All IEMs break or get lost or get left behind. I’d much rather replace a perfectly fine pair of IEMs that cost $60 than a pair that cost $1200. That’s personal preference. I personally think that clarity and detail are completely unimportant in a live situation. There are lots and lots of people who will disagree with me. But my hot take is to go the less expensive route If money is an issue. I currently use the KZ Pros and they sound just fine.