[Podster]

  Yup, your opinion certainly did play role in me deciding to order EDR2. 
 
I like that cable though. Durable as heck and doesn't tangle much. Microphonics is a little issue because I always wear my earphones behind the ear whenever travelling. 

The more I read you guys the better I feel about my EDR2, can't wait for them to get here. Ordered the ACME at the same time, maybe my last two KZ's! Thought I ordered a third pair but it was Monks on that order

 

[vegetaleb]

The 'S' stands for special. I don't have the S version to compare with the original but yeah as you mentioned people are saying it has got more bass.

 
Thanks!
So it's better to take a pair of ATE + ear hooks instead of the ATES?
EDR2 is nice for sports or they fall off easily?

 

[B9Scrambler]

  Yup, your opinion certainly did play role in me deciding to order EDR2. 
 
I like that cable though. Durable as heck and doesn't tangle much. Microphonics is a little issue because I always wear my earphones behind the ear whenever travelling. 

I like the cable too, just not as much on their aluminum bodied iems; ie. EDR2 and HDS1. The material seems to transmit notably more noise than on their other products. Microphonics can be a killer for me, such as on the Klipsch S3 which has scarred me for life, lol. The fact that they also sounded mediocre at best also didn't help. Luckily wearing the EDR2/HDS1 cable over ear nullifies nearly all noise, so woohoo! 
 
Also, I'm finally warming up to the ZN1 Mini. UE600 tips fix most of my comfort issues so I can just lie back and enjoy the music. I still miss the ZS1's subbass but the ZN1's extra treble emphasis, detail, and refinement makes up for it.
 

 

[Podster]

I like the cable too, just not as much on their aluminum bodied iems; ie. EDR2 and HDS1. The material seems to transmit notably more noise than on their other products. Microphonics can be a killer for me, such as on the Klipsch S3 which has scarred me for life, lol. The fact that they also sounded mediocre at best also didn't help. Luckily wearing the EDR2/HDS1 cable over ear nullifies nearly all noise, so woohoo! 

Also, I'm finally warming up to the ZN1 Mini. UE600 tips fix most of my comfort issues so I can just lie back and enjoy the music. I still miss the ZS1's subbass but the ZN1's extra treble emphasis, detail, and refinement makes up for it.

Nice, custom EQ can get you very close to S1 subbase, at least it does for me. Glad you found tips you like on them as well So ready to hear the EdR2 now

 

[Nafis]

Thanks!
So it's better to take a pair of ATE + ear hooks instead of the ATES?
EDR2 is nice for sports or they fall off easily?

If you don't want that extra bass then definitely go for the original ATE it does come with a pair of ear hooks. Unfortunately, I don't own the EDR2 so won't be able to say anything.

 

[carltonh]

Just thought I'd post an ordering of my IEMs since I have so many KZs. The ones on here without enough hours to necessarily be fixed are the EDR2, Tennmak Piano, and HCK UE Custom.
 

Sony AS800AP

Puro IEM500

Sony XB90EX

Tennmak Piano

LG Quadbeat 3

Philips Fidelio S1

HCK US Custom Dual Dynamic

Yinjw Wooden V2

KZ HDS3

KZ EDR2

VE Monk

Philips Citiscape

KZ ED10

KZ ED8

Sony MH1C

Xiaomi Piston 3

KZ ZN1 Mini

Vsonic GR99

Philips SHE9005

JVC FHD40

Jlab Epic

KZ ATE-S

Velesonic VPulse

Sony XB50EX

LG Quadbeat 2

Sol Republic Relay

Xiaomi Piston 2

Philips SHE3575

Sol Republic AMP

KZ ED4

Monoprice 8320

JLab J5

Jlab Core

Jlab J6

Brainwavz Beta

Brainwavz Alpha

JBuds

Jlab J4

Jlab J2

Philips SHE7005

Fake Sony XB310

 

[carltonh]

That didn't transfer very well. Here is the list.
 

Sony AS800AP

Puro IEM500

Sony XB90EX

Tennmak Piano

LG Quadbeat 3

Philips Fidelio S1

HCK UE Custom Dual Dynamic

Yinjw Wooden V2

KZ HDS3

KZ EDR2

VE Monk

Philips Citiscape

KZ ED10

KZ ED8

Sony MH1C

Xiaomi Piston 3

KZ ZN1 Mini

Vsonic GR99

Philips SHE9005

JVC FHD40

Jlab Epic

KZ ATE-S

Velesonic VPulse

Sony XB50EX

LG Quadbeat 2

Sol Republic Relay

Xiaomi Piston 2

Philips SHE3575

Sol Republic AMP

KZ ED4

Monoprice 8320

JLab J5

Jlab Core

Jlab J6

Brainwavz Beta

Brainwavz Alpha

JBuds

Jlab J4

Jlab J2

Philips SHE7005

Fake Sony XB310

 

[gvekiaris]

i am new to this forum
 
i am interesting to buy KZ earphones especially for my android smartphone
 
i am between ED9 , ED10 , ATE , ATE S and HDS3 
 
my budget is around  10 USD
 
for me the most important thing is the quality of microphone ...  
because i have problem i want the other people to hear me clear and loud during a phone conversation
 
PLEASE propose me

 

[Nafis]

i am new to this forum

i am interesting to buy KZ earphones especially for my android smartphone

i am between ED9 , ED10 , ATE , ATE S and HDS3 

my budget is around  10 USD

for me the most important thing is the quality of microphone ...  
because i have problem i want the other people to hear me clear and loud during a phone conversation

PLEASE propose me

A very warm welcome to the KZ thread. I don't own any KZ IEM with Mic so won't be able to say anything about their quality. I am sure other members will help you out.

 

[vegetaleb]

I wonder what is best for PsyTrance music, I think not a ZS1 ultra bass that will be overkill nor a weak bass, something with a subtle good amount of bass, wide soundstage as it's a music that got many simultaneous instruments playing, and good mids and treble. Actually playing He.Art by Astrix for example.
Which KZ would be best?
I am using my HTC A9 as player, it's most probably the best audio smartphone ever, the power output it can give is fantastic on 3.5mm, even my hifiman 32ohm are pretty well driven. Though the only thing is that the ''Boomsound'' feature is boosting bass so imagine an already boosted ZS1 + boomsound...your ears will think you got a subwoofer stick into them

 

[gvekiaris]

thanks you anyway..
 
i hope other people to help me soon.....

 

[gvekiaris]

A very warm welcome to the KZ thread. I don't own any KZ IEM with Mic so won't be able to say anything about their quality. I am sure other members will help you out.

thanks you anyway..
 
i hope other people to help me soon.....

 

[EISENbricher]

i am new to this forum

i am interesting to buy KZ earphones especially for my android smartphone

i am between ED9 , ED10 , ATE , ATE S and HDS3 

my budget is around  10 USD

for me the most important thing is the quality of microphone ...  
because i have problem i want the other people to hear me clear and loud during a phone conversation

PLEASE propose me

All KZ mics that I have are good, person at the other end is always able to listen to me clearly so don't be much concerned about mic issue.

I'd recommend to make your choice according to sound and fit. ATE and ED9 are loved by the most, ED10 is super good for bass enthusiasts. HDS3 may be a mixed bag. I've seen too many QC issues about it lately. Even 2 of my 3 HDS3 pairs are faulty. Go for HDS1 because it'll offer more balanced sound in same form factor and it's QC is good.

 

[gvekiaris]

All KZ mics that I have are good, person at the other end is always able to listen to me clearly so don't be much concerned about mic issue.

I'd recommend to make your choice according to sound and fit. ATE and ED9 are loved by the most, ED10 is super good for bass enthusiasts. HDS3 may be a mixed bag. I've seen too many QC issues about it lately. Even 2 of my 3 HDS3 pairs are faulty. Go for HDS1 because it'll offer more balanced sound in same form factor and it's QC is good.

thanks 
 
so the MIC chip is the same for ALL KZ earphones ?
 
because in some specifications says about HD calls in MIC
 
what to choose???  
 
i am between ATE and ED9. what to choose in terms of MICROPHONE quality???

 

[EISENbricher]

  thanks 
 
so the MIC chip is the same for ALL KZ earphones ?
 
because in some specifications says about HD calls in MIC
 
what to choose???  
 
i am between ATE and ED9. what to choose in terms of MICROPHONE quality???

Can't say. Let me ask a reverse question though.. why are you comparing mic quality in $10 price bracket? Do you have some specific use in mind?