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QKZ x HBB - QKZ X HBB (Original Single Driver)
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"it takes eq like a champ ... so you can definitely crank the bass up, it will take it"
"just for it's bass quality ... I still think this is unique from the budget price point"
"The HBB have crazy amounts of bass that never felt overpowering to me ... I really enjoyed them for heavier bass EDM."
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"just for it's bass quality ... I still think this is unique from the budget price point"
"super cheap"
"the $20 one ... from cheap ones"
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"I enjoy the warmth and punchy bass for EDM tracks and occasional immersive gaming."
"Another option would be the QKZ X HBB which just a more bassier/warmer set with smoother mids and treble."
"Another option would be the QKZ X HBB which just a more bassier/warmer set with smoother mids and treble."
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"QKZ X HBB was really good for the footsteps for me. ... Not really I can understand footsteps now from anything 😵."
"lakas ng bass, perfect sa mga nilalaro ko na pang cinematic."
"I enjoy the warmth and punchy bass for EDM tracks and occasional immersive gaming."
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"Another option would be the QKZ X HBB which just a more bassier/warmer set with smoother mids and treble."
"Another option would be the QKZ X HBB which just a more bassier/warmer set with smoother mids and treble."
"decent treble extension"
Disliked most:
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"Not every type of music sounds good on them - I don't recommend them for symphonic music, or where there are many instruments (due to small soundstage)"
"I just got QKZ x HBB ( no amazed by the bass and unclear sound)."
"could feel "muddy", not so clear"
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"When I first listened to these out of the box I thought they sounded awful. ... No bass and the rest was screechy. ... What is this screechy mess?"
"Further they have a strange fit and a nozzle that is very uncomfortable especially in my left ear channel."
"The stock eartips are meh, I prefer to use CP155, or TRI Clarion."
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"I still like the HBB’s tuning, but the other IEMs are just so much better in how everything is presented - tighter, cleaner, clearer, more precise."
"I just got QKZ x HBB ( no amazed by the bass and unclear sound)."
"could feel "muddy", not so clear"
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"Well, I do agree with the trash cable part of the comment in reference to QKZ x HBB. I disliked that cable more than any other stock cable I ’ve come across and couldn’t replace it fast enough."
"The stock cable is terrible quality"
I have 10-ish different models in the 10€ to 150€ range, mostly for PUBG and about 3000 hours in the game. Here are my top picks: - Tripowin Vivace 35€ - Simgot EM6L 120€ - Truthear Crinacle Zero blue 60€ (need AMP&DAC) - QKZ x HBB 20€ In that order. For other games, the Simgot and Crinacle Zero jump higher. The next ones can do, but not competitive: - Moondrop Quarks DSP 15€ - 7Hz Salnotes Zero 25€ - Apple earpods 3.5mm 20€ - KZ Zex Pro Crn 40€ Can't recommend for PUBG: - Moondrop Chu 25€ - Brainwavz Omega 15€ I recommend checking Fresh Reviews on Youtube, he checked many pricier models...
My favorites for PUBG so far: \- Kefine Delci Angel Ears (Delci AE) 70€ \- Tripowin Vivace 30€ \- Truthear Crinacle Zero blue 60€ \- Simgot EM6L 100€ \- QKZ x HBB 20€ (but short-lasting) What I wouldn't recommend: \- 7Hz Salnotes Zero (partrially usable) 25€ \- Moondrop Chu 20€ \- KZ Zex Pro (CRN) 30-50€ I do have the HD 560S, and I use them balanced using the 4.4mm cable and the Akliam PD4. They, like most headphones, cause "gamer hair", and that's a look I can't rock at work. That's why I mostly use IEMs. I also use the IEM-s with 4.4mm cables.
Okay! I am new to these. I have been using a **QKZ X HBB** since **2023**. Just got this as a recommendation at that time never looked into the details. Now I want to learn more and buy my 2nd pair of IEM. What's the difference between a Non-Planar and Planar? Google said Non is Fast and Detailed. And Planar is high-resolution and detailed. Is that it? I mostly play FPS Game and **QKZ X HBB** was really good for the footsteps for me. The music quality was good for me too currently I am looking for something that's warmer ig? more heavy overall. Please help me out
Mas maigi dun ka magtanong sa r/iems dun din ako nakakuha ng suggestion eh, qkz x hbb nabili ko around 600 pesos lang, lakas ng bass, perfect sa mga nilalaro ko na pang cinematic.
Gamit ko ngayon qkz x hbb around 600 pesos ko nabili. Sobrang lakas ng bass.
Well, I own it and disagree with this. We shall see what others say. Its a pretty commonly recommended inexpensive bassy iem.
I just recently picked up one of those because it is so often recommended and I got it super cheap. It does have a nice tuning and a lot of bass, but the bass was very… soft & poofy?… and I didn’t really like that quality about it.
Well, I do agree with the trash cable part of the comment in reference to QKZ x HBB. I disliked that cable more than any other stock cable I’ve come across and couldn’t replace it fast enough.
Yeah, those stock eartips… 😖 This was the first IEM where I noticed huge rather than just subtle differences with different ear tips. When I first listened to these out of the box I thought they sounded awful. No bass and the rest was screechy. I thought, what in the world? Aren’t these supposed to be really bassy and relaxed? What is this screechy mess? It took a minute for my brain to kick in and think to try different ear tips. When I did, it was a whole different sound. I mean, they’re still budget ear buds and it didn’t make them sound like something top of the line or anything, but they did finally sound like they were supposed to sound.
I definitely notice a difference. When I pick the QKZ x HBB and put them on, I usually think, hey, I really like these. But if I then switch to one of my higher end IEMs (and we’re only talking $150 - $300 range; I don’t have anything that cost more than $270), I immediately think, oh my, what was I thinking? I still like the HBB’s tuning, but the other IEMs are just so much better in how everything is presented - tighter, cleaner, clearer, more precise. So yeah, I think there’s definitely a noticeable difference between $20 IEMs and $150+ IEMs, and even between $20 and $50+ IEMs.
ZiiGaat x HBB Arcadia gets my head bobbing every time. I own the Explorer and Tea Pro IEMs as well. While they get close, neither has the rumble necessary to handle “Brass Monkey”, “Check the Rhime”, “How Low”, or “In Da Club.” The Arcadia aces the quiz with ALL of those tracks and everything else I’ve thrown at them. They are the go to under $200. For the ultimate value option: QKZ x HBB is a winning ticket under $20. Enjoy!
So I’ve spent a few months trying out a few different popular IEMs that fit within around a £20 budget to see what type of sound best suits me and I ended up sticking with the Castor Pro’s as my daily drivers. (And an example of ones I liked less would be tangzu wan’er) In terms of more expensive IEMs I’ve tried the QKZ x HBB but found that the bass is a bit too strong for my music. So I was hoping I could get some recommendations for a natural continuation from the Castor Pros, anything around 100 or less I suppose, that takes the positive aspects of those IEMs but increases it further. Thank you!!
I am using qkz x hbb for gaming it's decent
The QKZ x HBB were my first iems. I still use these because I enjoy the warmth and punchy bass for EDM tracks and occasional immersive gaming. And the build quality is nice too: hard resin shell and metal framing. https://preview.redd.it/cdmba49ft3se1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=17b825476a5f10f60d43cd50114213945fbb8481
I see so many differing opinions on the KZ ZAR, I also have Kefine Klean, QKZ x HBB and Tangzu Waner 2. No matter how much testing I do the ZAR beats them all for me. Any recommendations of what I should try next?
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