Are you using the stock tips for the Trio? For me I’ve been using the tips below with 1010 switch setting to give me a bit better sparkle.

I’ve been eying the AS24 as well, since as you said the switches seem to do more. I’ll have to give the Symphony a try if it’s discounted in the future. Graphs did not line up with my subjective impressions a few times (e.g. Lafitear LM1 - 1 DD, 1 MST/EST - major treble peaks)

From memory, the Joyodio VZ10 was not well received in older YouTube reviews from Akros and Paul Wasabii. At the time of its release I was tempted, but didn’t like the look of the published graphs and YT reviewer impressions. IMO, X number of switches are pointless if they don’t drastically...

Maybe you can initially upload the sound clips without labelling which is which (Single DD and Full Config). It would be nice to see if anyone can tell a difference. I’d like to think I can hear 10% volume of BA and M-stat, but I won’t delude myself - my hearing isn’t the greatest.

On the topic ZEX Pro/KZ x CRN, I had some good results with CCA FLA ear tips recently as opposed to my previous recommendation of using triple flange ear tips (which I gave up on because of the discomfort) MiniDSP EARS measurement:

From time to time, I ask myself if I’m listening to the controversy or listening to subjective good sound of the ZEX Pro :p

ZEX Pro was a turning point for KZ imo. For better or for worse, it’s what got them to seriously tune by the curve imo. If I recall Crin got them to change their measuring rigs, stating at the time they were dated. For what they did with the ZEX Pro, I commend them; I like the treble on these...

10 mm DD will might make a big difference 8 mm DD in the perceived bass.

Maybe the ZS10 Pro 2 is an improved ZAT at lower price and + 2 BAs. I say this because that upper treble on their published ZS10 Pro 2 graph reminded me of the ZAT’s.

The treble on my ZES has a fizzy sound (MST?) to it which I like; it doesn’t have that metallic timbre I hear on KZ single DDs. I’m using 7Hz Salnotes long nozzle, narrow barrow ear tips. It has more treble imo than my LZ A7 with red nozzle with JVC spiral dot tips and 1st switch up.

If I’m correct, you usually don’t like overly forward mids/shouty mids on your iems. Is this the case with the AS24, or is there a switch setting that mitigates this? Thanks! On a side note, I did buy the KZ ZES a while back based on your opinion that it was a very poor man’s IER-Z1R :p

I have it. It’s a good complement to my EW200. I noticed you have that one as well. I also have the Moondrop KXXS; I think the soundstage is wider and maybe slightly deeper/similar on the ZSN Pro 2. Even though the graphs out there indicate bass overall should be more on the ZSN Pro 2, it has...

One thing is for sure that isn’t your typical planar bass with that 6 mm DD.

I was on the fence about buying this. It literally graphs like a roller coaster as you said lol. Who knows maybe that bass shelf masks the devil peaks.

Credit to Paul Wasabi. He has a measurement of the Symphony already.