Intro The KZ ZS4 is to be understood as an upgrade to the ZS3. The same housing as its predecessor now contains a hybrid configuration consisting of a BA and a dynamic driver. In contrast to the ZS3, the BA driver brings more brightness and clarity to the music, but also sometimes wants too much. From time to time I'm not quite so clear about the criteria according to which KZ distributes their product names. If you assume that the ZS* series was actually reserved for their flagship models, the ZS4 doesn't really fit in. Out of competition are...

INTRO After Tin AUDIO enriched the Chi-Fi world with the T2 and established a reference product under the 50 € mark, the long-awaited successor in the form of the T2 Pro is now available. But is the T2 Pro really an upgrade for 10 € more? HANDLING The T2 Pros differ from the T2s by zero in design and construction. The metal has become a bit lighter, but that was it. That means that we also get extraordinary workmanship, a wonderful cable, very good noise isolation and a noble packaging. This is considerable for the price segment. Click here to go...

Buy here: VS Store Intro The NICEHCK EB2 are the first Ear-Buds I review and therefore also a change to my personal sound requirements, as well as the handling. Ear buds do not sit directly in the ear canal, but directly in front of it and loosely in the ear. This is partly a higher wearing comfort certified, but they also have very special sound characteristics. Handling The EB2 have no detachable cable, but this is of high quality. Silver plated with soft rubber coating. In general, the EB2 make a valuable impression. In addition there are...

intro NICEHCK has a wide range of in-ears, starting from 10 € up to a three-digit range. This one has a single-dynamic driver, which is more likely to be found in Ear-Buds. The sound is similar, because Ear-Buds do not sit in the ear canal but on it, so they don't have much bass and are tuned more neutral. Due to the design with the short nozzles, I would rather call the EP35 a hybrid between Ear-Bud and In-Ear. Handling Unfortunately it is immensely important with the EP35 how well it sits in the ear to get a good sound result. This is harder than...

Intro PHB is actually not known for its hybrids, but rather for the constant use of dynamic, mostly single drivers. Now they are throwing their hybrids onto the market (EM-021 & EM-023), which, due to their configuration, are in line with the TRN V80 or KZ ZS6 etc. (2*DD & 2*BA). The EM-023 will certainly not be my favorite in-ears. Musically they are simply too inconstant. I appreciate more all-rounders, where I don't have to think about what kind of music I want to listen today, because this in-ear has a lot to offer, but sometimes just leaves you...

Intro The TIN AUDIO T2 are on everyone's lips and hardly anyone in the Chi-Fi universe knows about it. When it comes to choosing the best IEMs under 50 €, there is hardly a way around them. They are seen as one of the most balanced and high-quality in-ears in the price category. If the hype is justified, of course I was also very interested and now I got the opportunity to check it out. Let's see... Handling The T2 are made of full metal and can be worn over the ear and classically. The first one is a bit tricky to get the right fit, so I recommend...

This review was made possible by LINSOL AUDIO. https://www.linsoul.com/product-page/KZ-AS10-Earphone _________________________________________________________________________________ Intro When Knowledge Zenith announced their first pure BA driver in-ear release, this made many Chi-Fi hearts beat faster. After all, a pure BA driver configuration can only be found in much more expensive models and KZ quickly made it clear that the AS10 as well as the BA10 will be available for less than 80 €. In comparison to the numerous hybrid models of KZ these...

Intro The KC2 is another model of the BQEYZ family and is almost related to the K2. Technically and haptically the new BQEYZ models are in the first league and show only subtle differences between each other, so that it is difficult to choose a general winner, but rather based on personal preferences. The KC2 is close to the TRN V80 and very balanced in all frequency ranges. Handling Short and sweet: Robust metal housing, despite the size a very pleasant wearing comfort, detachable cables, which are among the best you get at the moment, cool...

intro HIFI WALKER is specialized in Hi-Res-Players of all kinds and has now with the A1 (1*DD) and the A7 (2*BA & 1*DD) also in-ears in its portfolio, which pursue the claim Hi-Res. Both copies are priced around 50 €, which puts them in my price range. Whether they justify the comparatively high price remains to be seen. This test refers to the HI-FI WALKER A1. handling At first look you can see the enormous similarity with the TIN AUDIO T515 already introduced here, but also with the OCTONE DYNAMIC DUO, which are dual driver in-ears. The A1 are...

intro TRN is back and that with a bang of the drum. Their new flagship model is an improvement on the already great V20 and is roughly in league with the KZ ED16, or the Revonext QT2|QT3, albeit with very different advantages or disadvantages, depending on personal listening sensations and preferences. In general, TRN has now managed to bring 4 in-ears to the market, which could not be more different, although the V80 is clearly oriented towards the V20. handling The manufacturing is extraordinary and gives you the feeling of holding a premium...

intro The ED16 | ZS7 is another upstart of the new KZ generation. Surprisingly, it is marketed as ED16, but ZS7 is written on the earphones themselves, which also reflects the sense of hearing, a further development of the ZS6! The driver configuration is the same as for the ZSR, probably even exactly the same drivers, but with more fine tuning. The result is an IEM that is among the top budget IEMs due to its balance, excellent resolution and depth. handling With the ED16 | ZS7, KZ takes a new approach to design. Despite the same ZSR configuration...