Pretty amazing, isn't it? BTW I did some more A B testing, EDSE vs. DT3. The EDSE has more bass and the DT3 slightly better on the high end. They are both fine IEM's and I like the sound of the EDSE a tad more. For fit, the DT3 works for me, as I've said many times, I prefer the lightweight plastic housing. The Pistons btw have more bass than either. Not a flat sound but really fun for some music. I can't say the piston is better, but different. As far as the looks go - and this is completely subjective, I prefer the DT3. The EDSE (and Piston to a lesser extent) are garish.
To make things complicated, I also tested Vsonic GR07 and TTPOD T1E. They are better than the KZ, but only with direct comparison can I hear the shortcomings of the KZ. A more veiled sound - especially on the high end. But if I did a blind test who knows what I'd find, so I can't be 100% objective. The T1E and GR07 reveal shortcomings of the source music, but when music with superior mastering really shine.
Some of the music that I have is from CD's that are not mastered properly - compressed and volume too high, so at times the KZ is superior since it hides the flaws! For new music with very good production characteristics - Actress, Caribou, Panda Bear, Flying Lotus, etc. the GR07 and T1E shine. But the KZ's aren't left in the dust.
