First impressions with KZ Zs6; they are bright (I think maybe just a little bit too much for me) and deliver accurate punchy bass. I let them burn-in for some time and see what happens. I do have upgraded cable and New Bee tips, looking forward to them as well. So far Im pretty impressed, I think these will beat my sennheiser momentum in-ears - they got really sibilant highs with bigger volume. I got to say, I had a little difficulties to wear these guys but I think Im going to get used to it.
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Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
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Sebilion
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I would consider them an upgrade, but it depends on what kind of signature you prefer. If you like treble and warm signature, go for kz zs6. If you like more natural sound and a bit less treble go for kz zs10. But for me personally the fit is difficult@Sebilion I know this a long shot.. but do you consider the kz zs10 an upgrade over kz zs6.. is it worth the upgrade... or shall I skip it if I have kz zs6... what do you think ? do you think its a huge upgrade?
and how is the treble is it the same brightness or is it brighter? thanks
Bartig
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Thanks for your first impressions, Sebillion! I will tweak my expectations a bit. Well, fortunately, I also have seven others IEM's coming my way.I would consider them an upgrade, but it depends on what kind of signature you prefer. If you like treble and warm signature, go for kz zs6. If you like more natural sound and a bit less treble go for kz zs10. But for me personally the fit is difficult
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Thanks Seb for your first impressions.
I think I will go for trying the KZ ZSR ($28 on amazon delivered next day) instead of the ZS10. To be honest, I dont even know why I want to buy them as I am perfectly happy with my current IEMs. Hopefully they have rumbling bass with decent mids and clear treble extension. (Sounds like im describing my BGVP DM5s lol)
I guess I'm just curious how much sound you can get out of a sub $30 triple hybrid vs my FLC8S or LZ-A4.
I think I will go for trying the KZ ZSR ($28 on amazon delivered next day) instead of the ZS10. To be honest, I dont even know why I want to buy them as I am perfectly happy with my current IEMs. Hopefully they have rumbling bass with decent mids and clear treble extension. (Sounds like im describing my BGVP DM5s lol)
I guess I'm just curious how much sound you can get out of a sub $30 triple hybrid vs my FLC8S or LZ-A4.
Sebilion
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One think I want to make everyone aware is that the kz zs10 has amazing instrument separation and vocals, bass is also very strong. Very good for metal music, not so great for warm and treble lovers, I will wait and see if burning will do any difference to the sound. They also respond really well to EQ.
Sebilion
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I haven't tried the kz zsr so I can't comment on them, but the kz zs10 sound a little bit like lz a4 red front and black back, of course not as good but really close and I haven't even burned them yet. They are not bad, they are for bass lovers and people who like wide sound stage and good separation with deep vocals. They may sound a bit muddy at times though and I still have comfort issues. But it's just day oneThanks Seb for your first impressions.
I think I will go for trying the KZ ZSR ($28 on amazon delivered next day) instead of the ZS10. To be honest, I dont even know why I want to buy them as I am perfectly happy with my current IEMs. Hopefully they have rumbling bass with decent mids and clear treble extension. (Sounds like im describing my BGVP DM5s lol)
I guess I'm just curious how much sound you can get out of a sub $30 triple hybrid vs my FLC8S or LZ-A4.
First impressions with KZ Zs6; they are bright (I think maybe just a little bit too much for me) and deliver accurate punchy bass. I let them burn-in for some time and see what happens. I do have upgraded cable and New Bee tips, looking forward to them as well. So far Im pretty impressed, I think these will beat my sennheiser momentum in-ears - they got really sibilant highs with bigger volume. I got to say, I had a little difficulties to wear these guys but I think Im going to get used to it.
Foams yet? Give them some time to break in and a good set of foam tips and it usually calms the treble a bit.
Thanks Seb for your first impressions.
I think I will go for trying the KZ ZSR ($28 on amazon delivered next day) instead of the ZS10. To be honest, I dont even know why I want to buy them as I am perfectly happy with my current IEMs. Hopefully they have rumbling bass with decent mids and clear treble extension. (Sounds like im describing my BGVP DM5s lol)
I guess I'm just curious how much sound you can get out of a sub $30 triple hybrid vs my FLC8S or LZ-A4.
Interesting to me that you compare the LZa4 when you have the A5 in your signature - Do you see the LZA5 as a step backward from the A4?
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How "punch-y" are they compared to the ZS6?
ivo001
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Left side of my KZ ZS3 from Gearbest ordered 22 december has completely died. Too bad, I really liked them for their fit paired with BT cable during workouts.
Slater
Headphoneus Supremus
Just make sure you match R/L on the driver housing with the R/L embossed on the plug
That's not always a surefire way, as sometimes KZ installs the plugs the wrong direction.
The only surefire way is to line up the keys.
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/kno...essions-thread.698148/page-1194#post-13516067
Slater
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Left side of my KZ ZS3 from Gearbest ordered 22 december has completely died. Too bad, I really liked them for their fit paired with BT cable during workouts.
The batch of ZS3 from that time frame were defective:
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/apr...meizu-ep51-23-99.832367/page-75#post-13961425
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/apr...meizu-ep51-23-99.832367/page-83#post-13981998
Gearbest is aware of it, and will take care of it for you. If customer service gives you the runaround, get George involved to get it addressed (as he is definitely aware).
With those first opinions about the ZS10, as the signature is different from the ZS6, it may be now interesting to see comparisons between them and the ZSR. If, versus the ZS6, they have more bass, less treble, bigger soundstage, plastic housing... from that they seem more similar to the ZSR. Maybe they a more a direct upgrade from them.
KZ just a reminder for the ZS4:
Also, I'd love to see PVC tubes for the DD and 2pin sockets wired correctly.
Best regards!
Also, I'd love to see PVC tubes for the DD and 2pin sockets wired correctly.
Best regards!
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Viber
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Yes, you're right, I did manage to see them, very poor placement and smallish vents, that's probably why they sound so different from the kz zs6. For some they may sound really good, but they are definitely not as natural as the kz zs6, on the good side of this the treble is not so harsh! I just have to figure out how to keep them from falling off my ears....
Damn, i was definitely hoping for them to keep the long nozzles of the ZSR... too bad they came back to the short nozzles.