[kalo86]

The difference between ZAX and CKX is noticeable? A friend of mine wants to buy a similar iem like the KZ ZAX and before selecting a random iem, I want to check if there is a valid or better alternative of KZ or similar brands bellow 100 Euros.
I'm going to check the CKX, thank you for the suggestion!

 

[Nimweth]

The difference between ZAX and CKX is noticeable? A friend of mine wants to buy a similar iem like the KZ ZAX and before selecting a random iem, I want to check if there is a valid or better alternative of KZ or similar brands bellow 100 Euros.
I'm going to check the CKX, thank you for the suggestion!

CKX (with my equipment and ears) has better sub bass, less recessed mids and a cleaner treble. ZAX is more V-shaped and more of a "fun" tuning with occasional treble harshness. CKX is more balanced and is very comfortable in the ears, very compact housing.

 

[kalo86]

I use the balanced cable and the iBasso DX220 equipment. For me the ZAX is amazing for the cost... Incredibile audio quality but now I'm very curious about the CKX!

 

[kalo86]

I have a question: may I use the same cable with the CKX? I use the Tripowin balanced cable with the ZAX

 

[Nimweth]

Yes, the CKX has the type "C" connector like the ZAX.

 

[kalo86]

This is what I wanted to hear! Fantastic! Thank you again guys!

 

[Nimweth]

You may find my review of the CKX helpful:
www.head-fi.org/threads/cca-in-ear-monitors-impressions-thread.900149/page-173

 

[voicemaster]

The difference between ZAX and CKX is noticeable? A friend of mine wants to buy a similar iem like the KZ ZAX and before selecting a random iem, I want to check if there is a valid or better alternative of KZ or similar brands bellow 100 Euros.
I'm going to check the CKX, thank you for the suggestion!

Just a little less treble sparkle, the rest is pretty much similar.

 

[LaughMoreDaily]

I was in a seven 11 in Baltimore. These two guys came in, drank lots of soda, ate candy bars etc, through all the crap on the ground and walked out. CCTV everywhere and the staff saw them and did nothing.

Nobody did anything because they were committing slow suicide. Diabetes growth.

 

[moisespr123]

Is the KZ DQ6S in a pre-sale period? Mine hasn't shipped and the Chinese new year is coming. Wondering if I can expect it to ship after the holiday finishes.

 

[Rocket222]

The factories in China used to close about a week before the Chinese new year, so the workers can travel back to their home towns, which can be very far away, for the New Year. I think you can expect it to be shipped about 1-2 weeks after the New Year.

 

[Tzennn]

So my CRA just arrived. Because everyone review them already so i just gonna do a quick impression

Non Sound:
Box seems smaller compare to older kz. Tips is actually unusable, they aren't starlight, just ordinary tips that you can find everywhere on amazon, stiff and make CRA sound worse. Copper cable like EDC, not bad but i kinda want silver cable like NRA.
Sound:
Stock tips: V shape
- Bass: Subbass focus, very very tight and fast, detail, there is a lot of bass with just tiny bass bleed. Actually too much bass for my liking
- Mid: clean and neutral, a little bit lean if you come from harman iem but very clean vocal, female vocal sounds better than male vocal (whispy, clean)
- Treble: Well extended, even better than my Heart Mirror. 5k peak hits sometimes but overall not too much
Kz smol tips: Balanced
- Bass dial down a little bit make it more suitable for my taste
- Mid remain the same
- 5k peak is fixed
Timbre is the same as DQ6, just 1 cleaner and 1 more analogue
Absolute rec for under 50$, nothing beat this

 

[Zerstorer_GOhren]

Check out my review of CCA CA10 Here.

 

[bhazard]

The AZ09 Pro is far better than many people realize.
With an Aliexpress aptX Adaptive dongle, I'm able to use it on my desktop for both conference calls and music. Very few bluetooth headset adapters have aptX adaptive, and I can confirm it is sending aptX adaptive from the dongle and my PC. Considering my Galaxy Buds Pro can't even do that, I get better sound quality from the AZ09 Pro and my CRA/CRN than anything not using aptX adaptive.

Eventually I would love to see LDAC and aptX Lossless.... in time, but this is great right now.

 

[jant71]

The AZ09 Pro is far better than many people realize.
With an Aliexpress aptX Adaptive dongle, I'm able to use it on my desktop for both conference calls and music. Very few bluetooth headset adapters have aptX adaptive, and I can confirm it is sending aptX adaptive from the dongle and my PC. Considering my Galaxy Buds Pro can't even do that, I get better sound quality from the AZ09 Pro and my CRA/CRN than anything not using aptX adaptive.

Eventually I would love to see LDAC and aptX Lossless.... in time, but this is great right now.

You really think there will be both? Pay for both licenses? AptX Loseless is quite close so think that will start to show up more and more and I think a KZ will just go with that esp. since it is more battery friendly than LDAC.