[baskingshark]

Within 45 days of NRA, KZ has launched ZEX and a Pro version as well. Very much along the expected lines.

Sigh, they are back to their old ways of launching multiple sidegrades and using consumers as beta tester guinea pigs.

Throwing as much crap on the wall and hope something finally sticks.

Pokemon collection for the win!!!

 

[evasb]

They launch ZEX Pro in a question of days and DQ6 still don't have its Pro version.

Hope they at least maintain the trend of playing safe with the tuning.

 

[Barusu Lamperouge]

Sigh, they are back to their old ways of launching multiple sidegrades and using consumers as beta tester guinea pigs.

Throwing as much crap on the wall and hope something finally sticks.

Pokemon collection for the win!!!

Yes. Probably this new driver tech is what making them bullish and try everything possible to milk it to the very last drop. Same was the case with hybrids in 2017-18 when they started churning out a BA+DD set with varied driver count every 15-20 days. But now we know, if you have NRA then the pro version of ZEX will in all likelihood be a marginal upgrade. NRA Pro/Pro+ might be a little more than marginal upgrade but still not worth the investment.

 

[dharmasteve]

Although I like the KZ ZEX a lot for the silly money, I think the KZ DQ6 is better after spending few days comparing them side by side. The three DDs of the DQ6 give a much more positive 'edgy' performance than the DD and Magnetostat of the ZEX. Perhaps the BA of the upcoming KZ ZEX PRO can fill out the mids and upper mids where the DQ6 is clearly better. The triple DD of the DQ6 is a very successful combination and is a step up from the other triple DD I have got, the Dunu 380..... which has Titanium drivers. It seems that there is more room for triple DD IEMs, and there are still possibilities using 3 DD's with other driver materials. The KZ DQ6 is a great offering for so little money.

 

[abheybir]

Damn!! These are crazy good for the price, am totally #ZEXed.

 

[unifutomaki]

Brief size comparison between the ZAX and the ZEX:

The black plastic used for the ZEX’s shell is way darker than that for the ZAX, so the internals can’t really be seen. ZAX is wearing Moondrop stock tips while ZEX has been given some stiff narrow bore tips that extend that nozzle a little more.

I’ve actually ordered the AZ09 Bluetooth adapter so that I can convert the ZEX into TWS beaters for exercise and other times when I don’t want to sweat all over my XM4s. Yeah, I do like these quite a bit.

 

[lushmelody]

Nothing beats DD tonality (for me). Just tired of "premium" single DD IEMs. Next KZ multi DD is the only thing I care currently (while BLON continues disappointing...)

 

[saldsald]

So the CA 16 Pro is the CCA Version of the ZAS....

 

[bhazard]

Since I still haven't received my ZEX yet, does that mean a ZEX Pro mkII will be released while I'm waiting for my ZEX Pro delivery?

 

[G777]

Since I still haven't received my ZEX yet, does that mean a ZEX Pro mkII will be released while I'm waiting for my ZEX Pro delivery?

Maybe they'll release an NRA Pro first

 

[Aparker2005]

I've been off the iem train for a bit. Current have DQ6, CCA-CA16, and my dual driver custom Ultimate ears.

I'm a drummer and use my iems for stage use, and listening to music. With Christmas around the corner, I was looking at the AST. Are those worth the money to most here?

Any KZ/CCA I should be looking into? Thanks everyone!

 

[courierdriver]

Brief size comparison between the ZAX and the ZEX:


The black plastic used for the ZEX’s shell is way darker than that for the ZAX, so the internals can’t really be seen. ZAX is wearing Moondrop stock tips while ZEX has been given some stiff narrow bore tips that extend that nozzle a little more.

I’ve actually ordered the AZ09 Bluetooth adapter so that I can convert the ZEX into TWS beaters for exercise and other times when I don’t want to sweat all over my XM4s. Yeah, I do like these quite a bit.

Got the NRA and the ZAX...as well as DQ6 and ZS10 pro. Haven't spun up the ZS10 PRO recently; but the others have spent much time in my ears. Imho, the NRA is at the bottom. The bass is great; but the mids are way too reduced for my library. Highs are not detailed enough for my liking either...which makes me think that the ZEX wouldn't appeal to me either. Imho, if it's within someone's budget, I'd definitely go an extra few bucks for the DQ6. Better yet; if you can afford it, get both the DQ6 and ZAX. DQ6 has a more smooth analog sound; ZAX is more detailed.
Aliexpress's 11/11 sale is coming up very soon. You could probably get both for under $80.

 

[profusion]

I have DQ6, so is getting ZEX not worth it?

 

[JEHL]

To my understanding the tweeter on the ZEX/NRA uses low voltage/high current rather than the other way around that ESTs actually work?

 

[r31ya]

So the CA 16 Pro is the CCA Version of the ZAS....

Yup, CCA 16 but with Xun Driver and Black BAs.
I hope they level up the bass quality and the clarity. if i recalled it right CCA 16 is a bit warm-ish compared to CKX.