KZ - ZSN Pro X Series

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 own both the ZSN Pro 2 and Chu 2 DSP. ZSN is a bit better for rock and EDM, but Chu 2 is preferred in a song that has female lead vocals. As for the DSP let's say it's just a bonus equalizer. I've tried the salnotes and am not a fan of the tuning.

I got the ZSN Pro 2 to replace my ZSN pro X. The bass is good not that boomy, decent rumble, but the vocals are not the forte, a bit of sibilance in high pitched female vocals. This iem excels in metal and rock music, I mainly listen to BMTH and some other metal music. Compared to Chu 2 DSP, I'd rather listen to metal and rock with this iem, because the instrument position and soundstage is better in the KZ. I use this as a daily beater because it's more fun sounding and build quality of the cable is better than the Chu 2 DSP. I use it while commuting with my motorcycle.

As I own zsn pro 2 and chu 2. Chu 2 is just a bit more neutral than ZSN. But when you listen to metal, rock, edm that's when ZSN shines. For me I personally pick ZSN as a daily beater (best ear fitment and noticeable bass and treble in an outdoor scenario)

Hey everyone, I wanted to share something truly crazy that happened to me. Recently, I bought a pair of KZ ZSN Pro 2 from KZ Globol Store on AliExpress (yeah, it’s spelled "Globol" lol). I ordered the ZSN Pro 2 without a microphone, but they arrived with a mic instead. That wasn’t the important part — the real surprise came when I started listening to them. Right out of the box, something felt special. The sound wasn’t just “good”; it was shockingly immersive and technically impressive. Here's what I noticed: Vocals are extremely present, with a clear, full-bodied yet silky and transparent texture — you can feel both the "weight" of the voice and its fine detail at the same time. Every instrument is perfectly placed around you, with an almost orchestral-level separation. Absolutely insane imaging. I can point exactly where each sound comes from: left, right, front, or even a bit behind. No real sibilance: S-sounds are slightly bright and energetic but never harsh or painful. Midbass is punchy and very well controlled, never bleeding into the mids. Treble has a lovely airiness and sparkle, with tiny details everywhere, but never causes fatigue. The soundstage feels genuinely wide — about 4 to 5 meters in perception, which is something rare even among much higher-end gear. I listen mostly to pop and rock (both hard rock and indie), and these IEMs made it a whole new experience: Songs like "Chicago" and "You Rock My World" by Michael Jackson completely blew my mind. I could hear every backing vocal, guitar, bass lick, or tiny percussion element placed exactly where it should be, something I usually expect from high-end headphones. I tested them at around 70% volume for critical listening (louder volumes around 85% didn’t cause distortion either!). I also used Dolby Atmos in Music Mode on my phone, but it was minimally affecting the mix — the sound magic was purely the IEMs. --- Then it gets crazier: I got curious and inspected them physically. The BA driver inside my set is labeled A30019 on one side and KZ 30019 on the other. A30019 is a real, legitimate Knowles-type BA used in KZ’s more expensive models (like the ZS12 Pro X that has 5 BAs + 1 DD). Not the typical tiny in-house BA used in cheap models. Also, the dynamic driver seems very different: Comparing it visually to my other IEMs (like my KZ Castor Improved Bass), it looks much smaller, probably around 8mm instead of the usual 10mm. There's even visible space (about 4mm) between the driver and the metallic shell inside, which is very unusual for KZ builds. It suggests that either a different DD was used or that this batch had some experimental tuning choices. The physical build: Overall solid and premium feeling. The 2-pin connectors fit much more firmly into the shells compared to any other KZ set I've owned (including Castor and EDX Pro). --- I did frequency testing too: Using a sine wave generator, I found: Around 2.5kHz, the sound noticeably becomes stronger and sharper. Between 3kHz and 6kHz, the intensity dips slightly (still detailed though). Then after 6kHz, the energy rises again, giving that airy, clear treble. This behavior is typical in high-end tuning where they manage to tame peaks while keeping clarity. --- Authenticity concerns? I know, this sounds too good to be true, right? I double-checked: They came with a normal KZ barcode on the box (no QR code, but that’s becoming more common in newer KZ batches). They sound WAY better than any fake KZ I’ve ever heard about — genuine functional A30019 BA inside (fakes usually just fake the name, not the performance). Bought directly from KZ Globol Store on AliExpress (which matches where I bought my Castor Improved Bass too).

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

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...

hi mate i also have zs12 pro x . i like it but i want to upgrade as one side randomly developed channel imbalance and sounds a bit off idk probably a ba driver went out. I ve had it for a decent time and got them for 30 usd so not that mad and wasnt too carefull with them. anyways wanted to buy these again on aliexpress but now i want to upgrade. which iem did u go for between ew300 hydro and prx. which one will you suggest to me as an upgrade i mostly listen to pop and hip hop and game

KZ ZSN pro Old but not obsolete

I’ve used a set of hyperx clouds that were like £30 for the last 4 years… can’t fault them.. I recently just got some “kz Zsn pro” iem’s from Ali express for £3 and can’t fault them either… Some headphones do sound clearer but for me personally as long as there’s some form of soundstage you’re ears will adapt and learn player locations anyway… so yeah expensive headphones can be better .. but if your not listening out for what you need to hear it won’t make a difference … just make sure the headphones are comfortable and have a good seal

I recently got some kz zsn pro iem’s for £3 and it feels so much better not having a headset digging into my skull. Music is 10 times better compared to my hyperx clouds I had.. I will say gaming took a little getting used to, just because the difference in sound stage.. but overall I’d deffo say iem’s are the way to go especially with the price difference

If it is a new revision, then I have the og. It's nice and balanced but have some piercing highs sometimes

Just looked at it rn and it doesn't seem to have a ba number on the driver. I can't look more on detail on it since now it's of my sis but I'll check it tomorrow

Might get the KZ ZSN PRO’s, they’re cheap but more than enough for what I need. I agree that overear headphones may be better for a more immersive experience. But I love the crisp sound my old KZ’s gave me.

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

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

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

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

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

I got mine like a week ago and their build quality is very good wire is also pretty damn good These are my first iems so I can't compare these with moondrop chu 2 or tangzu wan'er Their bass is good, quantity is there but punch and quality lacks a bit(people say that bass is more punchy in wan'er and chu 2) Lyrics and mids are great imo I can hear every single instrument in the BG The treble is good but it is like very sharp or too much loud like the t and s sound is more than it should be they feel like they are Penetrating your ear But one thing I have to say Whatever you will buy just ignore all the reviews and what people say about these because that is what makes you think that the iems you bought are bad and then you will start to think too much and will definitely regret So don't open this app for the 2 days when you get these

I don't really use eq tbh I am not a pro so I think that I am ruining it's settings 😅

There is no autoeq on wavelet for pro2 do you know any other app?

Nah idts that you need dac I used these with my laptop and yes the volume was more but not like significantly And I usually listen at 65-70% volume on my phone because of the treble

I have some kz zsn pro x iems, they're ok but they lack in bass and i just find over ear headphones more comfortable.

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

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 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.

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🇮🇳

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.

Hey, I recently bought these. These are amazing, with clear vocal, balanced bass. I'm really enjoying them. But the treble in highs is too sharp for me especially with "S" & "Z" words. Can you share your eq setting? https://preview.redd.it/2qpsjc6qdegd1.png?width=1630&format=png&auto=webp&s=ab54f497d7a3004812c07a2cf6996427b3c49e1c This is the setting I'm currently using; everything sounds amazing apart from the sharp treble in highs.

ok, i think i will use autoeq for this then

My 1st IEM was KZ zsn pro 2. It's still working fine, although I don't use it much. It has a sharp treble compared to my other IEM. Nowadays, I use it for taking meeting calls as due to high treble, the voice is very clear in this IEM. And for listening to music, I mostly use Nova or Aria 2, depending on mood.

Another vote for these.

I also bought this kz zsn pro 2 iem and i can confirm that the soundstage is great, i played hogwarts legacy and i couldn't belive cuz it was similiar than my philips shp9500 openback headphone! But i only use the kz for gaming cuz tbh for music listening it's a very mixed bag and it does not work for like 1/3 of my playlist cuz the treble sometimes is a bit too harsh and can mess some female vocals. For music i use a tangzu fudu with -1.5 dB on bass and the soundstage is almost as good (the 2x ba is way better tunned than on kz) without any harshness and def better than my zero red. You can check Paul Wassabi review where he praise this iem for soundstage and airy treble but he also sometimes got harshness so i don't think you got something special maybe our taste or hearing are different (i'm treble and upper mid sensitive). https://youtu.be/JwY8h6b_RT4?si=dIzIVl80lK4k5_Ij

Maybe your brain will have to “understand “ its sound signature or maybe its just not your taste. It happened when i moved from kz zsn pro to truthear hexa. At first I didn’t like the new sound signature (neutral), but now I wouldn’t come back to kz !

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

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).

The Kiwi Ears Quartet and KZ ZS Pro 2 might be some decent options you could look into as well. I think the Quartet specifically are amazing for games like Siege and Valorant in my opinion.

im using the kz zvx eq profile for the zsn 2 and it solves a lot of problems in the treble area.

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.

I have Drumeo IEMs, SE535, SE215, Moondrop Aria, KZ Pros. I cannot recommend the Drumeo IEMs unfortunately. They are just tuned weirdly. If you get them free, go for it. Otherwise I would get Aria or KZ, if you want to spend, look at Shure.

I would say try a 1+1 first, something basic like a ZSN pro 2, it will give you an idea of the sound separation and a taste of how BA drivers differ, since most hybrid IEMs use BA drivers. If you like it and want more, then you can start looking at different kinds of configurations. Another good one to try is KZ Castor or CCA Trio, which use 2 and 3 DDs respectively and also don't cost much.

ZSN Pro 2 is good and the cheapest you will see a real hybrid at. The highs can get a bit spicy so you might have to EQ, and there is some BA timbre but the technicals are very strong for the price and it's way better than last-gen KZ hybrids for the most part. I can't think of an IEM with more incisive mids without at least doubling if not tripling the price. Another good cheap KZ is Vader balanced. If you want to play it safe get the one without the switches, the tuning is a little bit more relaxed.

I like the Hexa but a lot of people don't. If you're just stepping your toes into hybrids I can recommend the ZS12 Pro X, I think it's actually more detailed and with stronger transients than the Hexa and you can get it for <$40. It might needs some EQ but then so does Hexa. Unfortunately a lot of reviewers are just overwhelmed with models or they don't even try sets they didn't get for free, so they overlook a lot of stuff. Every year there are 5-10 amazing IEMs that almost no-one did a YT video for.

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.

In that case you're pretty much limited to KZ, or just "ok" sounding 1DDs like the Chu 2 or Zero 2. Castor is $12 and ZSN Pro 2 is $14, those both hit well above their price. You can get D-fi for that much but it's not really any better than a Chu or Zero. If you want a very cheap 1DD I would still get the Tanya or ipviq q-100 which is basically a Cadenza in a nicer shell, you can find that for <$20 on sale. You could probably find a CCA Trio or ZS10 Pro 2 on sale for <$30 too, or get a cheap PR2 and try to EQ it.

It's still the best entry hybrid overall I think, and even higher priced IEMs rarely sound so tonally correct. Yes the bass doesn't have a lot of oomph but I think it's enough for most music especially after you EQ. It has much more competition these days though. For example you can get a ZS12 Pro X for half the price and it is definitely more detailed, and has better bass, but it's not as accurate tonally and there is more BA timbre. Still, I think Hexa will always be a great neutral benchmark IEM.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

have you tried eqing? at the beginning i feel the same as well until i eq it then it completely outperform my zsn pro x

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.

Then KZ Castor Bass, KZ ZSN 2 pro, CCA Polaris, Sgor Adonis, Artti R6, 7hz Zero:2 , Ziigaat Nuo, and other options better suited for your liking in the same price range

Kz Zvx pro, kz zsn pro 2, cvj night elf, kz vader highres, trn v10 pro, trn v90 pro... The mt5 is all but analytical, is a reshell of the Orca but bad tuned lol.

I bought mine (ND planet) a few days ago so I'm waiting it to arrive the next week maybe?, the Orca is very capable in technicalities, but is not better than the V10 pro in this aspect, ZVX pro is a beast in technicalities maybe trading blows with the Vader HighRes (but the Vader is just in another league, is almost 90% of the CCA Hydro), maybe on pair with the V90 pro and Nightelf, and the ZSN pro 2 is perhaps the only on pair with the Orcas, but with a little more stage and imaging. Btw, i love my Orcas, and i hate my mt5, i know I'm crazy but whatevs ahaha. Cheers mate!

In this price range i think the 7hz Zero 2, KZ ZVX Pro, KZ Vader Balanced, CCA Trio and other gems, the 7hz is a conditional rec, is not for beginners, umm, the KZ ZSN pro 2 is also a nice rec. I think the BL03 II punches above its price, is trading blows with my Inawaken Dawn ms an Kefine Klean, is a iem who worth its price. The other color offered is clear silver, is beautiful. The DUNU dtc480 is driving even my hungry planars so well... Of course is more than enough for the BL03 II, the cirrus logic chip is excellent, the sound it produces is uncolored, so natural, so faithful to the music, is a very analytical dac/amp

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.

For gaming you need to check imaging/soundstage of an iem. The better it is, the better you will know where the enemy is coming from. To find out go read reviews. https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/kz-zsn-pro-2.26992/reviews Plus less bass is better for competitive or multiplayer gaming so that the sound effects do not mask more important sounds but if you play single player then you will need that bass. **Remember boat bass is considered bassy or bass head in iem world. Here if they say it has good bass or balanced then compared to boat earphone it means it has ok bass and if someone says neutral then it has very less bass.** if you want bass, qkz x hbb or kz castor bass. If you want mainly for gaming then 7hz salnote zero and Simgot ew100p (have very less bass) For in between kz zsn pro 2, 7hz salnote zero 2 and moondrop chu 2 (kz n chu2 similar in sound for most part except treble, zsn can sound harsh for some songs) Tangzu waner are ok for gaming but great for music especially if you like vocal forward and prefer a decent amount of bass. How do you pick, compare reviews and also go to youtube type iem name and add this line, sound demo or sound test.

My start into IEM was with the 7HZ x Crinacle Zero 2 and now I have bought the KZ ZSN pro2. Like the zero 2 more.

KZ KSN Pro wired. KZ Pr3 with the Bluetooth adapters for wireless.

Been using this to play COD since 2 days (4 hours each day) https://preview.redd.it/7wjlmuf60ise1.jpg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=78054a2a67181ff5552c8d396b5a1ea61dbc8147 I just got my hands on the 7Hz G1, and after testing it extensively, I have to say—this IEM is an absolute beast for gaming! **Build & Specs:** Driver: 1 Dynamic Driver Tuning: Fairly balanced with a wide soundstage Volume & Bass: Both are solid, no complaints here **Music Performance:** I'll be honest—while the G1 sounds good for music, it doesn’t quite have the same excitement factor as my other IEMs. I find my KZ Castor Pro and ZS12 Pro X to be better for music and movies. The G1 is clear and detailed, but it just doesn’t hit that "wow" factor for pure music enjoyment. **Gaming Performance - A-Tier!** Where the 7Hz G1 truly shines is in gaming. I tested it on Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (Nuketown) and Warzone, and the experience was nothing short of amazing. (Warzone only for 4 hrs as it is paused for today) **Here’s what stood out:** Insanely Wide Soundstage – The G1 made Nuketown feel HUGE. Warzone’s larger maps are even more immersive. Pinpoint Positional Accuracy – I could clearly track footsteps, gunshots, and even subtle movements. Whether enemies were on the left, right, front, back, above, or below, I could hear it all. Crystal-Clear Footsteps & Cues – Footsteps were loud enough without getting underpowered by other sounds such as gunshots, grenades etc. DTS:X Ultra + Shooter Mode – I used this combo with no EQ, and it worked perfectly. Best COD Audio Setting? – I tried Treyarch Mix, Headphones, and Sucker Punch, but Home Theater Mode worked best for me. It made everything sound even more massive, immersive, and lifelike—I felt like I was actually inside the game. **Final Thoughts - Is It Worth It?** If you're looking for an IEM specifically for gaming, 7Hz G1 is an absolute steal. I was considering buying an expensive IEM just for gaming, but this saved me so much money while delivering performance a lot better than my expectations. I loved it! For music, it’s decent but doesn’t replace my Castor Pro or ZS12X. But for gaming? Easily the best IEM I’ve ever used. If you want insane spatial awareness, wide soundstage, and accurate positional audio for FPS games—this is the one to get. **(Do not spend anything more than this just for gaming because I think post this every other iem will have a diminishing return).** Let me know if you have any questions!

I haven't tried zs10 pro. I do use zs12 pro x for music. zs12 pro x felt a little sharp for me during gunshots. g1 is more balanced. you can let me know what you are exactly looking for. I'll suggest.

I got my first IEMs not too long ago, being the KZ ZSN Pro X since I knew nothing about IEMs and because it was the first thing that came up on amazon. Does anyone know what these would be like compared to them? Trying to pick out something decent.

They have excellent audio quality. It's just that their microphone is shit. Source: I use KZ Pro.

I don't have any idea about sound signature XD the music i always listen, probably rocks songs like (blind guardian, sabaton, nightwish, kamelot, rhapsody, amaranthe, etc). Sometimes I just listen to any song I found it likable! I even listen to jpop, kpop, even nightcore songs! a lot of variety of songs! btw, I used kz zsn, kz zsn pro, kz zsn pro 2, and tangzu waner Planning to buy moondrop chu 2 and 7hz zero 2, to compare but I want something a bit higher price point than them if I testing the sound, I always use the song cyaegha - USAO

I don't have any idea about sound signature XD the music i always listen, probably rocks songs like (blind guardian, sabaton, nightwish, kamelot, rhapsody, amaranthe, etc). Sometimes I just listen to any song I found it likable! I even listen to jpop, kpop, even nightcore songs! a lot of variety of songs! btw, I used kz zsn, kz zsn pro, kz zsn pro 2, and tangzu waner Planning to buy moondrop chu 2 and 7hz zero 2, to compare but I want something a bit higher price point than them if I testing the sound, I always use the song cyaegha - USAO

I use KZ ZSN Pro’s and I can agree, generally KZ headphones sound great. And I’ve technically owned these headphones for around 3% of my entire life. Also, you can replace the cable without replacing the headphones (which is very useful)

I had my cable die on me

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.

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.

Its just a KZ thing bro, I remember back in 2020 when I got my first pair (zsn pro x) I had this exact same feeling, but after some time I got a good Dac and did some experiment with the ear tips and trust me after sometime you will definitely get used to it. So my advice would be experiment with different ear tips, get a pair of memory foam ear tips. Give your ears sometime to get used to this sound signature and you will not regret it :). If you are all set on getting something else because you just can't deal with this sound signature then you can get Kinera Celest Abyss (For slightly better bass) or Kiwi ears Cadenza (for much better bass) or Truthhear Zero red (For better sub bass). I don't think any music app will make it better I use youtube music and have tried apple music, Spotify didn't make much difference.

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

The one in red (left) is the FatfreqxHBB Deuce, the one in the middle is the KZ ZSN Pro 2 and the one on the right is the Tangzu Wanr.

The Deuce is more like an all-rounder iem, with great subass, the Wanrs are warm and crisp and the ZSN Pro 2 are sharp and bright..

just get the cheap ones.KZPro. they're totally fine. The Shures are kinda shitty honestly. I broke like 3 pairs of those before I figured it out...

I have been super happy with the KZ ZS Pro with the Comply foam tips. I even sprang for the longer KBear cable (ran about $25), but a headphone extension cord would work just as well.

I recently went through this process. I use the KZPro. You can find them on Amazon for less than $50. They are amazing.

Hi everyone, I currently own KZ ZSN PRO X, my first IEM. I use it daily and in overall Im pretty satisfied with it; however, I listen mostly to rock/punk and sometimes indie pop and i feel like its time to retire my kz zsn pro x for something that suits my music taste better and can give me more details. Sennheiser IE 200 is comfortably in my budget. Im pretty amateur, so can you tell me how much of an upgrade is Sennheiser IE 200? Note: I use a LG phone with hifi quad DAC + Spotify with highest quality settings, and not planning to upgrade cables or go lossless/flac.

Thanks for answering. First of all I dont know much "technical terms" so it may sound weird when I put it like this: - Basses are fine in kz BUT it is like they do not "retract" right away so in rock songs where there are constant drum+bass, guitar and vocal is usually drowns in "trails" of basses. I like basses but only when they dont drown my mids and highs. I will be fair, kz is not the worst i used in this sense. it feels like its better with electronic basses rather than drums/bass guitars. -Back vocals are there in kz but i cant really "feel" them. Like i hear them but cant focus on them as they are very faint. I love my back vocals. So, I want to hear every instrument + vocals in modern rock songs without drowning each other with a good sound quality. If it makes sense.

I got a few different sets including the ZSN Pro, but they are impressive considering what they cost. I think the best pair I've got are Pro X V2 or something, then there's a couple more models above those that I don't have. I'm sure someone will come along in a minute and tell me they're terrible, but so far they've only been super helpful for me, as I said before, trying to make beats and so forth with headphones or regular earbud type things has never worked for me til I tried these. I'm sure there's better out there, but for how much more outlay? These things cost about the same as a burger, fries and a drink from Five Guys lol

Hey, thanks! I'm also thinking about getting the Artti T10, but they're like 84 bucks here. The ZSN Pro X was my first IEM, and after I got the CCA CRA, I couldn't go back to the ZSN Pro X. It literally hurts my ears.

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

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

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

KZ has about 2-3 incidents that people still cling to and just hate in them. In general I have found they have pretty solid products I’m currently happy with the ZS12 Pro X, while it’s a nice upgrade from ZS10 for a significant upgrade, go for the CCA Hydro, depending on your budget ofc. If you want planer sound at a budget, get Artti T10

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.

ZS10 Pro is an amazing IEM to step into this foray and trust me it is all subjective. I also own the Zero 2 and ZS12 Pro X. While I also really like the Zero 2, it’s a milder V shape than the ZS10 Pro. So they both have uses in my music genre preferences. You’ve made an excellent choice for now, I’m sure you’ll enjoy it. Then later you can also experience the Zero 2 or waner in your collection as well

If you really want more details and technical performance go for the ZS12 Pro X. The ZS10 Pro 2 has harsher treble yet less details and technicality than the ZS12. Also, the ZS12’s BA driver in the nozzle is dedicated for Mids only, while the other 4 BA works for Trebles. Overall this one offers amaIng technicality. Get the Tuning version for more flexibility

Yep! Entire band uses them. 100 gigs a year. Quality sound and durable.

I'm pretty new to IEMs, still exploring budget range. Started off with KZ ZSN Pro, & it is still my daily driver. I got a Hexa last year, liking it but then I realized I prefer bright IEMs better, hence why I use ZSN pro regularly. And just yesterday I received my Tangzu Wan'er. I like the brightness of it, but the bass is a real turn off for me. Just bought it since it's on sale, & wanted to try out new things. Now that I read this post, how's Castor when it comes to the vocals? I'm not much of a basshead, but I do appreciate a good bass output, without compromising the mids & highs.

Of course lol, especially with planars. I’m willing to bet a lot of imbalance issues will pop up at the very least. I do enjoy the zs12 pro x that I recently got though. $30 banger.

I love my KZ ZSN Pro IEMs. They were ridiculously inexpensive (about $20 on AliExpress), but they're well-built and they sound great. I bought the optional set of foam eartips for them. The foam tips provide all the isolation I need for gigs.  It sounds like a lack of isolation is your issue. Before buying new in-ears, try getting a set of foam tips for your Sennheisers and see if they solve your problem. EDIT: I just noticed that you're playing metal gigs. I play rock and I don't hit all that hard, so your needs might be different from mine. But I think it still comes down to isolation. Any IEMs will go louder than you need. The trick is to block all the other noise out so you can hear yourself and your band without going deaf. Custom-molded plugs are best, but foam tips do a pretty good job for 2% of the price.

I use KZ ZSN Pro IEMs. They were about $20, and they're absurdly good for the money. Better specs than Shure 215s, for a small fraction of the cost. I bought an optional pair of foam eartips for better isolation, and they serve me well.

IEMs will protect your ears if the eartips seal off your ear canal well. Memory foam tips will give you more isolation than regular silicone tips. You don't need to spend a ton on IEMs. I use a pair of KZ ZSN Pro IEMs that cost about $20, and they're fantastic. They come with silicone tips, so I bought a set of KZ memory foam tips to use with them. They do a great job of blocking out noise.

I use KZ ZSN Pro IEMs, which are absurdly good for the $20 they cost. I bought an add-on set of KZ memory foam eartips, and they do a good job of sealing off my ear canals. I don't know whether they're better or worse than any other IEM for noise reduction, but I gather that the biggest factor is the seal you'll get from the foam tips. There is some research indicating that memory foam tips can offer a better seal than custom-molded eartips, so you don't need to spend a ton of money to get good ear protection.

There's a company called Soundbrenner that makes a wearable vibrating metronome. It looks like a watch, and you can strap it to your wrist, leg, or chest. The pulses are much stronger than the vibrations from a phone. If you want an audio metronome, you'll need good noise-isolating headphones. I recommend in-ear monitors with foam eartips. I use KZ ZSN Pro IEMs with KZ foam tips. They're about $20 and they sound fantastic.

They will work great

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

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

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.

Agreed. I have a handful of pairs that I’m a huge fan of that were less than $20/pair. I got them after trying out a buddies set a few years ago, said they cost around $200. Other than being a bit better quality as far as longevity, I literally could not hear a difference. Heck, I accidentally washed a pair and they still work, though the cable is twisty and the things that go around the ears are messed up. But for like $70 I have 4 pair floating around that work great and aren’t a huge loss if they get damaged or misplaced, and I can use them on the lawnmower, going for a run, or when playing.

[these](https://a.aliexpress.com/_mMMAxIu) are the ones I bought, I paid around $11 each pair.

I would say ZSN pro 2 that has v shape signature instead of these if you like energetic music to get you pumped up. For melodies 7hz salnotes zero is a much balanced iem. Also these are usually much cheaper on headphonezone.

I'm tempted to try the ZS12 Pro, I've have the ZS10 Pro 2 and other KZ IEMS (ZS10,PR1,PR2,PR3,Castor Bass,ZAX,Rhapsody,Krila,ZSN 2,AS24) - my favorites are the ZAR like the OP and PR1 balanced version.

I got the KZ Pro 2, best set of earphones ever made! You can hear exactly which body part hits a curb where and they have great spatial sound control. Most earphones just play a cars sound next to you at a consistent volume, with the KZ’s they increase and decrease as the car gets closer.

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

I have some linsoul KZ Pro 2’s(?) Idk, they were $50. And I’ve been extremely impressed with them, I didn’t want to wear these big honkin headphones to play games anymore. And now that I’m single again I will have times where I play video games literally all day every day and I don’t want over the ears mainly due to hair/scalp concerns, so these were an awesome purchase. I highly recommend some budget IEMs for anyone really.

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

What are your thoughts on KZ ZSN Pro 2? Even though i do have a pair of it for my daily driver but many songs that i've listens to is kinda off even tho i play around with my phone Dolby Atmos EQ and yes my phone still have headphone jack

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

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 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.

Noise cancellation doesn't protect your ears, it's probably more damaging. If you want budget IEM's the KZ ZSN Pro's with the foam tips always get rated well, if you want to spend a bit more from a big name, Shure SE215's, use the foam tips and you can't beat them.

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

All are same in KZ, they won't improve great on sound with many drivers. I personally prefer to go with either single DD (1driver) or DD with BA (2 drivers). KZ ZVX or the KZ ZSN PRO 2. Done and dusted. Not more not less. CCA CRA is good too. Tangzhu Waner is better single DD than KZ. If you're investing more than $25 move away from KZ or CCA. Truthear, Kiwi ears, Moondrop have better iems to buy for.

Something stock that fits your ears. Comfort is 1st, then sound. In all seriousness, I'd go for the Chu 2 dsp since I loved the Chu og. Snugs perfectly in my ear due to its small size. And not sure how dsp would impact the sound, but usb c is a convenience for my use case. Had the kz zsn pro way back then and the stock tips were too big for me. Didn't tip roll because I was still studying and needed the money for more important stuff. Did love the thing, but after trying the chu og once I got the money from my 1st job, never went back. Never tried any of the iems you listed, so I cannot give my thoughts on how it sounds.

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 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 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.

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

Thanks for the response my man!!! Check out my response to fewell above - pretty much is my exact response to you too! It explains that I do actually have a weird aversion to in ears for home studio daily use lol (I do use in ears live: basic Shure ones and the KZ pro ones). Over ears just feel more comfortable to me and in a strange way feels like a more immersive musical experience. I do actually have those Vics you mentioned which are my daily drivers in the home studio. Their audio and comfort just sucks in comparison to the Sony’s. A pair of over ears that sound as good and are as comfortable as the Sony’s made specifically to also protect ears from drums is a value proposition I would jump at immediately, but to my knowledge no such headphones exist 🤷🏻‍♂️

I had the ZSN Pro X, it was my first introduction to the Chi-Fi scene. You're right, it's quite the bang for the buck. It has a noticeable mid-scoop + bass-boost sound signature (which summarizes everything KZ does), but it is a good pair. I gave mine away to my bro, since while I don't like its boominess, it's still a good pair of IEMs. I switched to Moondrop Chu II, it's much flatter and has a bit more detail, while still in that 20 bucks range.

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.

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