[axhng]

Just got these (KZ EDC) not long ago and they're kinda interesting. Need more time with them for sure, but they sound kinda neutral with a little extra bass and warmth? Which is something I totally wasn't expecting. lol. Technical performance is quite decent for the price too.

 

[r31ya]

A more neutral EDX... Interesting.
Makes me more curious on which direction ZEX pro will take

 

[ExTubeGamer]

If you using a good DAC and have access to good EQ (APO, Pulseeffects, etc), the KZ AST can be the best IEM under 100€. Easily, if you're willing to EQ it. If 100€ is your limit, look for how much the AST sells on 11.11 sale.

 

[unifutomaki]

Translated, basically the AST needs fixing out of the box

 

[ExTubeGamer]

Translated, basically the AST needs fixing out of the box

This is true, but it becomes an incredible value set.

 

[InvisibleInk]

Translated, basically the AST needs fixing out of the box

The are so many IEMs and headphones like that, including some that run into the thousands of dollars. No need to translate or bemoan that fact.

 

[4ceratops]

Translated, basically the AST needs fixing out of the box

The obscured male vocals without a pinch of brightness and detail are unsolvable by EQ. In the absence of a spark, all the vocals are unnaturally veiled for me. For me personally, Aria is a completely different universe in which I feel much better. I've had enough of these random combinations of cheap BAs from KZ.

 

[mndless]

The obscured male vocals without a pinch of brightness and detail are unsolvable by EQ. In the absence of a spark, all the vocals are unnaturally veiled for me. For me personally, Aria is a completely different universe in which I feel much better. I've had enough of these random combinations of cheap BAs from KZ.

It's also hard to overstate the benefit you can derive from the single driver coherency of the Aria and other single-DD sets. All multi-driver sets are striving to draw closer to that kind of coherency, and KZ is unlikely to reach it with the way they handle their multi-BA and hybrid sets. It doesn't mean that they can't sound nice, but that they'll just be lacking that little something.

 

[paulwasabii]

I've got the KZ VX10 coming tomorrow. Anyone have any tips on setting them up with an LG V60 and Poweramp?

I'm a happy owner of the ZSX and ZAX. With a little EQing they sound great and are a great value, which is why I decided to stay with KZ for TWS.

Any reason why I should return them an pick a different pair (Soundpeats H1)?

I like the VX10, maybe a bit more with Tanya filters to relax them a bit. I use them outside mostly and they have replaced my Z1.

In other news, here is CCA CA16 Pro

And quick look

 

[InvisibleInk]

I like the VX10, maybe a bit more with Tanya filters to relax them a bit. I use them outside mostly and they have replaced my Z1.

In other news, here is CCA CA16 Pro

And quick look

If I have the ZAS, then the CA16 Pro is almost the same sounding?

 

[axhng]

I like the VX10, maybe a bit more with Tanya filters to relax them a bit. I use them outside mostly and they have replaced my Z1.

In other news, here is CCA CA16 Pro

And quick look

Thanks for the CA16 Pro graph! got that recently too with the EDC, but haven't really listened to them much.

 

[paulwasabii]

Thanks for the CA16 Pro graph! got that recently too with the EDC, but haven't really listened to them much.

My EDC was supposed to be in the same box, but it was not. Hopefully someone else will get a measurement soon. I am curious about the EDC and EDS.

 

[axhng]

My EDC was supposed to be in the same box, but it was not. Hopefully someone else will get a measurement soon. I am curious about the EDC and EDS.

The EDC is kinda interesting for sure. Will be curious to see how it graphs. Was kinda surprised when i first heard it cause it sounded uncharacteristically boring for a pair of KZ.

That said, for most consumers, the more fun sounding V-shaped EDX, MT1 will probably still be a safer recommendation. But it is kind of an alternative to the Moondrop Quarks perhaps? Quarks is a bit too shouty for my ears and music library, but I do think technical performance and overall tuning in the treble region is better than EDC. Plus Tanya filters can help with that 3kHz peak. But the EDC is cheaper (even without factoring the cost of filters), and is a bit warmer sounding and easier on the ears out of the box. I think cable seems nicer than Quarks too.

 

[Robius]

KZ store told me that they'll release zex pro shortly after 11.11

 

[Arjey]

KZ store told me that they'll release zex pro shortly after 11.11

Any info on the price?