KZ - ZS10 Pro X
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Last updated: Dec 16, 2025 Scoring
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"Literally couldn't think of any pair of IEMs + dongle dacs could sound as analytical as the C3P+ for around $70. ... detail is just sooo much better. The C3P+ is just leagues ahead the I5 in terms of detail and resolution. ... the C3P+ is actually the closest sounding one to really expensive iems or headphone that I have."
"delivers the full package here. ... betting the house regarding this on this pair was fully worth it. ... It matches up (I would not say surpasses) a lot of wired in-ear monitors within this price bracket and slightly above. ... The prowess it shows in keeping the instrument separation clean is something that I really, really appreciate myself for buying this pair, not to mention the rumbly yet controlled, precise lows keep on coming and the highs soar without spice, without hurting your ears."
"Nothing short of a home run, here- the Ear once again brings me all; the way the bass hits on this track is very impactful but not bloated, punchy but not overpowering, and Kendrick’s powerful vocals shine through bright, while I enjoyed the way the Sax keeps on coming in at the right junctions of the song, and the way the cymbals play out on this track is probably one of the best I have heard through amongst all the gear that I have owned and currently own- the first in a wireless, and one of the few if I consider all. ... the timbre sounds natural and uncoloured"
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"Literally couldn't think of any pair of IEMs + dongle dacs could sound as analytical as the C3P+ for around $70. ... detail is just sooo much better. The C3P+ is just leagues ahead the I5 in terms of detail and resolution. ... the C3P+ is actually the closest sounding one to really expensive iems or headphone that I have."
"Crazy good from the jump! ... When you factor in they're only $99 and go toe-to-toe with Bose QC Ultra at $299, this is the deal of the year!"
"Can't recommend them enough for the value, sound like $200 earphones."
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"Comfort is superb for me, no problem at all running them all day everyday when I WFH with constant meetings or music going on for 8+ hours."
"Distances 20KM+, I think the Prodigio Pro's good balance of comfort and grip just wins here."
"I did run a 100km race in the full size up without touching the shoe once in the whole race."
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"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."
"FOR ME, I prefer the ZS10 for clicks esp my click sounds are high freq so I can feel my ears ticking (lol)"
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"Even on a loud stage I have excellent isolation ... even had to ask for more drums once, which I never had to do with my previous in ears"
"Really neat and they keep loud sounds out. Perfect for drumming."
"they have very nice isolation"
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"Don't look at EW300 for gaming. ... They are just neutral for this, you will feel like all the enemies all on the same horizontal level, no vertical feeling at all."
"The footstep resolution was god awful."
"not endgame. ... Might get some hate for this but I was really not impressed by this iem for gaming."
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"I got 2 gate both has channel imabalance lol... ... I am frustrated af now"
"My zs 10 pro x came with a very weird sound compared to my old zs10 pro(lacking bass, too much treble). ... The problem is the excessive glue in the filter, just remove it carefully, clean it, remove all the glue and just put it back."
"left driver stopped working"
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"nova's biggest downside. ... nova sometimes provides a short (and could be deadly) peak when vocal pronunciation such as 'T', 'S', etc. is initiated. ... This is definitely a distraction on certain tracks, including vocals, although it is not usually noticeable. ... It may not be suitable for those who want a comfortable listening. ... Form definitely suppresses bad treble, but the sound gets messy."
"way too bright. ... The source doesn't matter, being it a desk amp or a usb dongle"
"I hated how sibilant and harsh the treble was to my ears."
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"My zs 10 pro x came with a very weird sound compared to my old zs10 pro(lacking bass, too much treble). ... The problem is the excessive glue in the filter, just remove it carefully, clean it, remove all the glue and just put it back."
"My zs 10 pro x came with a very weird sound compared to my old zs10 pro(lacking bass, too much treble). ... The problem is the excessive glue in the filter"
"midbass bleed that muddied my Chi-Fi sets."
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"They would fall out of my ear until I upgraded to some cheap foam tips. ... the fit with the original ones is diabolical."
"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."
"was in a similar spot ... Suddenly they became something decently enjoyable."
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.....
r/iems • Did I make a mistake going with the KZ ZS10 Pro over the Wan’er or 7Hz Zero:2? ->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.....
r/iems • Did I make a mistake going with the KZ ZS10 Pro over the Wan’er or 7Hz Zero:2? ->I've have had my kz zs10 pros for awhile and just ordered a moondrop chu 2, and a portable dac/amp, just need to load up my fiio m3 pro
r/iems • What kind of black magic is this?! ->KZ ZS10 Pro. Great gateway, but rapidly surpassed. The wax sealant melted in one of the units, completely eliminating the bass. Got chucked in the end.
r/iems • What was your first IEM, and do you still use it? ->Hah, yeh, I've read that they've ceased using a wax sealant, so that particular issue should be resolved in more recent models.
r/iems • What was your first IEM, and do you still use it? ->Honestly KZ ZS10 Pro had the biggest wow factor for me because I was just starting out with IEMs.
r/iems • Which IEM impressed you the most? ->I disagree that everyone needs to be on IEM to be worthwhile. That would be ideal, but I’m the only one using them in a loud rock band. Even with cheap IEM (KZ ZS10) and Comply foam tips, I get some attenuation of the stage volume and don’t need a loud vocal wedge.
r/livesound • Tipping point for IEM? ->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.
r/iems • IEM classification based on Soundstage - Imaging ->Another recommendation for the ZS-10s. Excellent performance for the price, I wouldn't consider spending more after having these in hand to be honest.
r/edrums • Best ~$200 IEMs for eDrums ->Get the Behringer HP1 and KZ ZS10s. Both are super cheap. When you’re at rehearsal or a gig plug the HP1 into the sound board where you usually get your wedge mix. Now just adjust your mix like you would a wedge. If you really like it then you can spend the money on a wireless transmitter (keep the wired one as a backup). As people have mentioned lots of bands own their own tablet controlled mixed with a split snake, so they can adjust their own mixes. But a half decent setup runs 5-10k and you really need to know how to do your own soldering, metalworking etc. and I don’t recommend spending $8000 and 2 weekends soldering and teaching yourself a new software just to see if you like it or not.
r/Bass • IEMs, and how do they actually work? ->Im using the KZ ZS10 IEMs with some aftermarket foam tips. The bass was so good in them my band mates had to remind me to turn on my amp. I didn’t realize it was off. Because of this it doesn’t take a very large amp to create some feeling on stage. She can already hear just fine so even something like a 210 with a 200-500 watt head will do the job.
r/Bass • Advice on IEM-Rehearsal Setup ->I got Westone UM Pro 20 for $500 CAD. I also got KZ ZS10s for $65 CAD. The ZS10s out perform the Westones and are now my go to. That should tell you everything you need to know. Also especially for 5 string players the bass response is great. I can’t tell whether my amp is on or not when I’m playing with my KZs
r/Bass • In ear monitors? ->Yeah I find those with regular bass (non-enhanced) works well for gaming, too much bass and it becomes unbearable for me. So far from what I have, I find KZ ZS10 Pro and KZ ESX works well for gaming though I still prefer speakers.
r/iems • Help me choose an IEM for Gaming ->https://preview.redd.it/hy8h2esd91te1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e244416df0e81d07055713bbb0632d0a0be0bbd1 Hey all, I'm pretty new to the hobby and just wanted to share a quick impression. I’ve been switching between the KZ ZS10 Pros and the Aful Performer 5s for a few weeks now, and honestly, I keep reaching for the ZS10s more often. I mostly listen to bass-heavy tracks and female vocals, and to my ears, there's not a huge difference between the two sets in those genres. From my perspective, the KZ hate feels kind of overblown. For the price, I think they punch way above their weight. I’m planning to grab the DUNU Braindance next. But if it doesn’t offer a meaningful improvement to my (probably plebeian) ears over the ZS10s, I think those might end up being my endgame. 🤷♂️
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