KZ - ZSN Pro X

Get Moondrop Chu 2 or 7HZ Zero 2. KZ Zsn pro x is also good . I have it. You can never go wrong with this three. Also Moisture issue can happen in countries like India where there are lot of moisture in air. So it always advice to keep a silica gel bag with your iem and store it in a zip lock headphone pouch. Also if you want a dac dont fall for headphone zone marketing. Buy Audiocular D07 Dac from Flipkart/ Amazon / Concept Kart. Half the price and same performance.

I have these but I found them a bit harsh in the top end and bass was lacking a bit.

More than anything there really compact. If your looking for recommendations that won't break the bank I'd deffo suggest looking at "kz zsn pro x"'s on amazon, Dankpods the man from the wobbly lan down under recommends them and there pretty budget friendly. Just don't forget to pick up a quarter jack to go with them

I'm fairly new to this territory. First I bought a truthhear hola and it's too flat and horribly big then I got kz Zsn pro x Pretty good and kind of liked it but I need a little more bass. I recently bought a shanling m1 plus and wanna pair something to it. Current options : 1.7h legato. 2.InAwaken Dawn Ms. 3.simgot ew300 hbb. 4.simgot ew300 standard. Are there any better options? or which one should I choose bw these? I get my IEMs from: Headphones zone Or Concept kart India🇮🇳

Hello, I know I’m a bit late to ask about this, but I’m having a hard time choosing an IEM. I don’t really like the KZ ZSN Pro X because it sounds a bit harsh and has a tearing effect to me. I’m used to wired Apple earphones, which sound fuller, have just the right amount of bass, and have good overall sound quality. What IEM would you recommend that’s close to the performance of Apple’s wired earphones? Thanks!

I might buy again the zsn pro X ,I had them for a while but one pin broken ,they sound so good ,the sound signature is warm and soft

Crazy I had them I didn't like how they sound.🤣

Yeah maybe depends on what I want to listen to and what I want to obtain from the sound ,I used the zsn pro X on the Xbox s and sounded crazy good ,now I have a fiio k5 pro DAC and it could sound even better.

KZ ZSN Pro X, QKZ x HBB, and 7hz Crinicle Zero 2. The QKZ x HBB were my favorite of the bunch, and the KZ were the worst imo.

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.

It's ok! .. Salnotes 7hz zeros are neutral.. Well the first thing i would recommend, is to change the eartip ..try the narrow bore small size. It helps to lower down the brightness .. But if you have already tried it , then from my limited experience i think you find the signature too bright for your liking .. hence you try iems with "balanced sound signature" ( Tangzu waner sg 1/2 ) . They are comfortable for medium size ear canals and hold up to their reputation .. decent bass and easy mids and treble.. If you want to add another signature you can try something from the KZ line up KZ ZSN PRO X. it has punchy bass and bright highs ..V shaped basically. Extra tips .. 1. Go to youtube, learn how to use the Wavelet app for EQing ur iems . 2. try practicing listening to audio at volume less than 30-40% .. specially for longer listening sessions . 3. you can also add a dongle dac & amp for slight enhancement . like Shanling UA mini. Audiocular D07 ( look for mic pass through) / hpz x ddhifi dongle dac and amp .. cheers.

I did this when I first got my ccz emeralds, I used to use the KZ zsn pro Xs and I thought it was not that different, but after a week or so and I tried my old KZs and I realised a massive difference. I also did this when I got my zero Reds with the same results.

These are inexpensive and sound good to me. KZ ZSN Pro X iem, HIFI in ear Headphones, High Fidelity in ear Monitor with Hybrid Dual Drivers

Yes. They’re almost cheap enough to buy to try. I also use them to play along to songs at home practice. They’re quite good

This is a simple, wired setup and I’m using these for monitors : KZ ZSN Pro X iem, HIFI in ear Headphones, High Fidelity in ear Monitor with Hybrid Dual Drivers I think at some point I will upgrade to something with more drivers (more drivers = better) but these are completely fine.

I use these. KZ ZSN Pro X iem, HIFI in ear Headphones, High Fidelity in ear Monitor with Hybrid Dual Drivers

The only one of these that I have experience with is the KZ ZSN Pro X (not the ZSN Pro 2), but I suppose I'll weigh in. In a quiet room, they have noticeably less detail than some other IEMs I own, but those are in a different price bracket. If there's background noise (coffee shop, walking around, etc.), there's practically no difference between the ZSN Pro Xs and $150 Fiios. For $20, they are unbelievably good value. I do have some issues with the ZSN Pro Xs, though. They stank of factory smell when I got them, and it took days for it to go away. The cable is also not great. I've had worse, especially since this one came with a microphone and integrated remote control, but it's very much a "budget IEM cable" cable. They give you a few options for the stock tips, but none of them fit me particularly well, though YMMV. The high sensitivity can also result in electronic noise depending on what you plug it into, though this is something that happens with any high-sensitivity headphone/IEM. Overall, though, I like the ZSN Pro Xs. They look good, they sound good, and they were very affordable. The thing with IEMs is that even the cheapo ones are, for the most part, just different flavors of great these days. From what I've seen, you could pick an IEM off that list at random and end up with a perfectly cromulent listening device. And if this is your first dive into the audio world, I wouldn't worry too much about it: you won't know what you like or dislike until you've tried something.

These cheaper Chinese IEMs are surprisingly good. I use the KZ ZSN Pro X on my iPod Classic, and also on some of my handhelds. They're really great quality, and produce really nice sound. The swappable cables are also a very nice feature. If you do get a pair of IEMs that uses these swappable cables with a 3.5mm jack, do yourself a favour and buy an extra cable with a USB-C connector as well. Like all USB-C headphones, they will have a DAC and Amp built into the connector, meaning that you won't be relying on the DAC and Amp built into your handheld/device. It's a worthwhile gamble that it might be better than the DAC and Amp built into your device. I find lots of handhelds have really tinny sounding audio, which makes high-pitch 8-bit, and 16-bit video game audio even more fatiguing on my ears. I've occasionally had some luck with using USB-C headphones providing a warmer sound signature, which softens the harshness of older video game audio. Pro tip: The $10 Apple USB-C headphone adapter has a fantastic DAC and amp in it. It outperforms most DAC and Amp hardware that most low/mid-range devices use. It even outperforms the cheap Realtek built in soundcard that most low/mid-range PC motherboards use.

KZ ZSN PRO X, og, budget, and it rocks!!

I have it and it has decent sound staging. But the treble doesn't roll of smoothly causing strain to ears. and there is definitely sibilance.

ZSN Pro X has same build quality as zsn pro, so go for the 7hz. i owned a zsn pro x in humid climate and it died after only 6 months of use

Among the audiophiles, the KZ products are said to have one of the worst cables and they are very prone to Quality Control Issues. Other brands provide nicer cables and are usually very less prone to problems. My KZ Zsn Pro X which I care for like a baby is leaking resin out from its shell. Whether you wanna believe people saying all good or people here that'll tell you to stay away is your choice.

I bought the KZ-ZSN Pro X a few weeks ago. Took a while to tune in but love it so far. I'd suggest you give it a try if your budget is ~2k.

Really happy with KZ ZSN PRO X or KBEAR Rosefinch. Dirt cheap and sound great for around 24 with both music and 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.

I got KZ zsn pro x based on a positive feedback from iPod community. Been using them for over a year now and they suck ass I’ll be honest

KZ ZSN Pro X, and i love them absolutely.

I agree with you on good sealing and a good fit. I am also an audio enthusiast with a collection of KZ iems (more thn 20 iems) and other brands too, including the KZ ZSN Pro X that I purchased 6 years ago and is still working well. I have not had any quality control issues with KZ iems so far. However, I have found that the cables and eartips from KZ are below average, so I often replace them with different options. I have discovered that using high-quality eartips can significantly improve the sound quality of KZ iems. Despite being more interested in iems priced above $150-$200, I continue to purchase KZ iems based on positive reviews and their affordability. I recently ordered the KZ Saga from Aliexpress for around $10.

Yup. Most of the time, my IEMs are just plugged into the Android tablet I have Moises and metronome apps on.

Yep, you can still hear the drums for sure. If you can't in the future, like when you're playing with guitarists and others, then it will be time to monitor yourself. But for now, you don't have to break the bank for your first pair of IEMs. These work just fine for me, although I did borrow the tips from another set of earbuds to make a better seal for my ears... https://a.co/d/dMXqOuL Let me know if you have any more questions! I sure don't mind answering and talking about drum stuff!

Kz zsn pro x. Yes I still use it. Bought it in 2021

KZ ZSN Pro X is also a good option. I've been using them for 2 yrs now. Both for music and fps games \[cs and valorant\].

KZ ZSN PRO X, it has been i think 2 months, its very clean and good for guitar, but bass is not stron, so not very fun for movies or games.

Check ko po ito. Gamit ko kasi ngayon QKZ-ZSN pro X. Kaso parang sira na yung left nya. Thank you po!

IEM, KZ ZSN PRO X with an amp FOSI SK01.

A pair of decent IEM’s suit the iPods pretty well currently there is some great and cheap Chi-fi options but can be a rabbit hole when you start looking at the professional Chi-fi audiophile equipment. I good starter set would be the KZ ZSN PROX in Ear Earphones IMO, they go for about €25 and sound excellent for the price. Chi-fi can get better and more expensive though.

I wouldn't recommend zsn pro even X version which is alright but still not it imo. Also notice that iems are mostly just better value and more versatile in terms of comfort compare to gaming headsets and they won't significantly improve sound quality of sound cues in siege since the way sound works in siege even kilobuck open packs won't really make much difference. If u want iem advice better ask at related subs like r/iems r/headphoneadvice also on yt there's a guy named fresh reviews he does review iems for gaming specifically.

Forget Drumeo and forget the Shure unless you don't like having some bass in your mix. If you want bottom (and most drummer will), get a pair of KZ Zs Pro. Much better sound than my high en Shure 425 for a fraction of the price.

My previous IEMs were KZ ZSN PRO, and the difference between them is like night and day.

KZ ZSN Pro and more or less in parallel Samsung AKG if those count... And no not using anymore. The Samsungs are broken like the third time I think and the KZ are not my cup of tea but showed me, that there is more than just always using cheap *ss earbuds/in-ears for around 10 bucks. So I went on, on my journey and currently resting on my (amazing) Hype4. Thought they were my Endgame... But who knows...

I second these as a long time professional live/broadcast sound engineer and life long percussionist. My Shure SE425s split after a decade of sweating with them in. Someone along the way recommended the KZ ZSN Pros as a cheap but great throw away pair of IEMs. Ive had them for years now and they just keep sounding better and better as they break in. Its takes a little time for the high end to mellow out but I’ve never felt the need to have my SE425s repaired because these sound plenty decent enough. You absolutely have to get the foam isolation tips though if you wanna use them while playing drums.

KZ ZSN pro Old but not obsolete

Hello, i've been using kz zsn pro and 7hz zero:2 for years. I decided it was time to upgrade since i got bored but don't wanna spend 200$ out of the blue without deciding what i like, so trying to go fairly cheaper with different iems. I am thinking about getting this set, do you recommend this or what would you recommend about this ? For more info, i listen to metal music generally. Otherwise some jazz, rock, hiphop and watch movies. Thank you

Many moons ago I bought Kbear KS1 and KZ ZSN pro when they were $11. They were much better than Panasonic earbuds I bought for about the same price. Would do it at again at the same price. With current prices and quality I would likely stretch out to the $20 level.

Yeah I got into the hobby in 2022 and the first cheap IEM I bought was the KZ ZSN PRO from Amazon for £14.99 I was blown away I didn't expect them to sound that good.

Kz zsn pro is too old to consider. Meron ako nyan dati and, and hindi naman masama sound but I prefer Salnotes Zero in terms of gaming and music. Yung first 3 choices mo dun ka pumili. Yung kz castor pro ata yung magandang budget iem kung prefer mo kz brand.

An X32 rack has significantly more room to grow compared to the XR18. I can't speak for Spain but here in the US I'm nearly always happy to work with a band running their own ears, and if they rehearse their setup and breakdown during band rehearsals it actually makes setup for the night significantly quicker. Zero ringing monitors for me, and band members can be adjusting their own ears as I'm getting a rough mix out front. At a few of my venues we have some Behringer P2 IEM amps and KZ ZSN Pro IEMs in the backups box, that combo is USD$70 per person and isn't just good for the budget, but is a straight-up good wired IEM setup. The amount of money you'd have to spend to get comparable sound and reliability from a wireless IEM setup will quickly dwarf the cost of the X32.

KZ ZSN Pro, i gave them to my best friend, but otherwise i'd probably still use them for yardwork

For some reason i find my kz zsn pro better than the red i have them both 🫠

7hz G1 I had Tangzu Waners and KZ ZSN pros, masyadong elevated ang high frequencies nila.

I'm using the KZ ZSN Pro. Sound good enough and work fine for me. MILES better than Shure se215s

If you're trying to hear your drums through the interface, then you've got something setup wrong. I have a mixer now so I have all of my audio coming into channels 1 & 2 (L & R) from the computer then the other mic inputs go out to my in ears (KZ ZS10 Pros) That may be the difference. I do have some KZ ZST In Ears that were a little bit uncomfortable. But the ZSN Pros with the larger ear nubbies (which you should have gotten a littl pouch with different sized nubbies in it) fit perfectly in my ears. They came with no nubbies on them. I pulled 2 medium sized ones out and they weren't quite right. So I swapped them out for the largest pair in the package and that's what I've been using ever since. Now, as far as hearing your drums through the in-ears. Yeah, I do kind of hear them under what's coming through the in-ears themselves. But it's not distracting me at all because it's all real time so what the interface is picking up, I'm hearing it as soon as I hit the drums. I probably can't help you with software or device settings especially if you're using Windows or Mac (I use Linux) but essentially it's the same I think. you have to select the interface as your output device. This lets you record direct to the computer. I also am plugged directly into the mixer so I'm hearing everything (drums and the music I'm playing along with) going directly into my ears in real time. So, you may have a switch off or main volume knob too low or something because if you're going direct to the interface with headphones, then you should be able to hear the mics. You shouldn't even need a computer to hear the mics if your in ears are connected to the interface. I had a Behringer 1820i (8 port interface) and I was able to hear everything through hat interface just fine. Even the music I was playing along to. I set the main volume for that on the PC. Then that fed into the interface in the audio settings and I could control the volume for everything going to my ears with the interface. It's been a while since I've used an interface so I honestly couldn't tell you how I set that up unfortunately. But, getting the audio from the PC to the interface through USB should be easy enough as long as you have that USB Device setup properly and the volume levels are up high enough so you can hear them okay.

Iva had a bunch of those, i can give opinion: - Chu 2: sound good, nice bass and detail. Sadly the tip started leaking green liquid and clogging all the time, not very good on the go, had to unscrew it to dry. The cable and eartips were awful and i bought other ones. The pouch, looks nice but its whatever, does its job. - 7Hz x Crinacle Zero 2: didnt have it myself but asked a guy who was wearing it and it sounded bass boosted but kinda dead compared to the Chu 2. Kinda weird fit too, didnt really feel comfortable to me. - Tanchjim Bunny: Sounds good and similar somewhat to the Chu 2 (with default of the box EQ). Had some issues on the other iems that i used a dongle dac to use on the phone but they had a very annoying background electrical buzz to it, probably bad dongle but i had tried 2 brands same issue. The cable usb c that comes with this one finally solved that problem for me, no background hiss at all. Eartips are ok so is the cable. I've been trying a Truthear Pure eq profile these days. Without EQ (not the defaut, just a custom one i made all to 0) they are very bassy. - KZ ZSN ~~Pro~~ : i had the not pro version of this one, my first chifi. Good sound, just not that good as the other ones. High pitched noise on some tracks that was unconfortable. The cable, ass, it broke in half. The iem itself broke at the connector too, i left it once on the sun and then it fell off the cables. The eartips, they were the worst, but i didnt really care at the time. - Truthear Gate: The best cable and eartips of the bunch, even the pouch is really good, very confortable fit. The sound? Hot garbage, sounds the same as some cheap earbuds. And i mean earbuds, not iems. No bass no treble, nothing. Most boring sound ive ever heard (and im eq the Pure to my bunnys, mind you, that one is supposed to be no bass and its way better). - Moondrop Quark: It sounded ok. Cable bad, but not as bad as the chu, eartips ok. It was ok. I prefer the ear over cable iems, just more confortable. - Truthear Zero Blue: i had it for very little, it felt very big to my ear insides. It sounded ok and bassy The dongle DAC i had were some CX31993 and ALC5685

I got the pro's off amazon and I have no complaints. Very surprised by how they sound for the money.

I only use the iPod Classic at home with KZ ZS10 Pro X or KZ ZSN Pro.

Luckily i don't have to go to ali just to get cheap stuff if i want cheap good quality IEM i can go to shopee which is where i got both of my IEM 1st one was KZ ZSN Pro and the 2nd is the 2nd gen inovation

My 1st pair of IEM was the KZ ZSN Pro and no i don't use it anymore because i assume that the magnet inside is cracked because i dropped it too hard and i'm on my 2nd pair the 2nd Gen Innovation KZ ZSN Pro 2

I've been rocking the KZ ZSN Pros lately. My brother-in-law gave them to me for Christmas and surprisingly they're my favorite IEM's I have so far. I don't wear over ears out of the house so these have been my go to for work buds

The in ear that made me fala in love with headphones in general was the Philips SHE 9000. I had an Xperia Phone back then and I had a blast with those. First pair of proper iems were the KZ ZSN pro with the meizu HiFi Dac, mindblowing for the time. A While later I got the Moondrop Aria that made the KZ sound like trash and Just a bit after I got the 7hz Dioko that made the Aria sound like a muffled boomy mess too. And that went on for a While until I got to the Tangzu Heyday and 7hz Timeless AE. Now I have my endgame but I still collect cheaper iems.

KZ ZSN Pro - put them on my fiio utws3, then i stopped using the fiios so i stopped using the KZ as well. eventually replaced them with the 7hz dioko and im planning to harvest the KZ's guts

It was KZ ZSN Pro. Used them for 4+years and just last week my cable got torn. They were and are still good for me. Kinda in the midst of looking for new iems. Eyes specially on 7hz salnotes and vivace but yet to make a decision

back when I used to use iem, I used kz zsn pro and tinhifi t2. they're both good enough for valorant. I still use tinhifi t2 from time to time. kz zsn pro, I gave it away to my auntie who needed an earphone before.

A lot of people here aren't fans of KZ. Personally, I love KZ. I'm still using my 6 year old KZ ZSN Pro and I was about to buy the KZ Castor, but checked some reviews/sound check on youtube and the KZ EDX Pro is almost the same sound sig as the ZSN Pros, so I just bought those and I'm fairly satisfied.

From your list, the ZS12 Pro X tuning version, though. Imo, it's a good technical over musical iem. https://youtu.be/l44h-KeOocE?feature=shared Around the 5 minute mark, he discusses gaming performance.

I’m quite a basshead myself, so probs KZ Castor Bass, or ZSN for balanced option

KS Z10 Pro X’s, I can literally hear characters breathing nvm footsteps

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.

Yeah isolation is a tough one. I’ve had the KZ Pros and think they are garbage on all aspects from the fit, to sound isolation, to the sound reproduction. Probably my most hated IEMs that I’ve tried