Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
Nov 10, 2015 at 7:17 AM Post #7,351 of 63,936
  Boys and girls, it's here!
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/KZ-HDS2-6-MM-Headphones-Fone-De-Ouvido-Earphone-Auriculares-Steelseries-Go-Pro-Audifonos-dj-Earphones/234124_32530156740.html

It doesn't looks like coming from official KZs. Most likely yet another name pouching by QKZ. BTW, the design reminds me of Yamaha EPH100 (at least from the outlooks).
 
Nov 10, 2015 at 7:57 AM Post #7,352 of 63,936
  Boys and girls, it's here!
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/KZ-HDS2-6-MM-Headphones-Fone-De-Ouvido-Earphone-Auriculares-Steelseries-Go-Pro-Audifonos-dj-Earphones/234124_32530156740.html

 
Yeah...modified QKZ logo at the top, random ED3 info dispersed throughout, EPH-100 shell, "real" photo.....the sketch is real. I'm sure Horton can verify it's legitimacy.
 
Nov 10, 2015 at 8:02 AM Post #7,353 of 63,936
  It doesn't looks like coming from official KZs. Most likely yet another name pouching by QKZ. BTW, the design reminds me of Yamaha EPH100 (at least from the outlooks).

I know it looks similar to Yamaha. Still, don't be so sure about what you're saying, because it's also hard to find any official evidence of KZ ED11.
But if you look at the official KZ store, scroll down to ATE Youth Version & ED9 Youth Version, you'll see it says KZ HDS2, probably "coming soon" next to it. It is possible there's a debut-agreement between the seller and KZ, or KZ is just slow at updating their official store.
Anyhow, it looks legit and I already ordered it.
The "QKZ" never bothered me because I'm familiar with the brands of all of these "QKZ" products (KZ, Plextone, Beevo, Phrodi, Hoco, FONGE, ROCK).
 
Nov 10, 2015 at 8:27 AM Post #7,354 of 63,936
I know it looks similar to Yamaha. Still, don't be so sure about what you're saying, because it's also hard to find any official evidence of KZ ED11.
But if you look at the official KZ store, scroll down to ATE Youth Version & ED9 Youth Version, you'll see it says KZ HDS2, probably "coming soon" next to it. It is possible there's a debut-agreement between the seller and KZ, or KZ is just slow at updating their official store.
Anyhow, it looks legit and I already ordered it.
The "QKZ" never bothered me because I'm familiar with the brands of all of these "QKZ" products (KZ, Plextone, Beevo, Phrodi, Hoco, FONGE, ROCK).


Yeah, I thought i was the only one that caught the random modified QKZ logo.. KZ never used the logo until this popped up, so why would they now? They have their own logo-esque "KZ" in a rectangle, i doubt they'd randomly use that.. Nonetheless it could be a solid iem, real KZ or not.
 
Nov 10, 2015 at 8:36 AM Post #7,355 of 63,936
Nonetheless it could be a solid iem, real KZ or not.

That's what I'm about to find out when they arrive.
By the way they just change their QKZ logo to KKZ logo, it still doesn't mean it's not legit, they just put their own weird logos everywhere.
 
Nov 10, 2015 at 3:20 PM Post #7,357 of 63,936
  I'm currently using Sony MH1C and KZ EDSE. Already ordered Rock Zircons and Xiaomi Hybrid based on enthusiastic reviews. I want also order a pair of Yinjw ie800 wood for their praised bass and I can't decide between KZ ZS1 and KZ ED11 (I'm waiting for 11/11 sale on AliExpress). Could someone give me an advice? Thank you


up? or perhaps both ZS1 and ED11 are not worth it considering the other iems i'm waiting for?
 
Nov 10, 2015 at 8:11 PM Post #7,358 of 63,936
I'm going to post this question on both threads just to get an idea of peoples opinions~
 
KZ HDS1 or ROCK Zircon 
 
no specific genres...just as an affordable IEM...
 
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Nov 10, 2015 at 8:41 PM Post #7,359 of 63,936
Sooooo, anyone else getting the 11/11 price on ali in their shopping cart...?
 
 
I'm still at the pre-sale price in my cart unless their is a 'special'
way to checkout sale items....
 
Nov 10, 2015 at 8:58 PM Post #7,361 of 63,936
Nov 10, 2015 at 9:12 PM Post #7,362 of 63,936
I have the ED10's and the ED11's are supposedly the exact same driver + tuning.. It's nothing short of an awesome EDM machine. ZS1 is supposed to be totally out of your head but not as hi res from what I've heard? I'm ordering a pair of ZS1's for 11.11 along with Zircon's and maybe B3 pro 1's.. Can't make up my mind.
 
Also, wearing the ED10's for an extended period of time really bothers my ears. The notches that come out and hold the iem's in place put a ton of pressure on my ears but has subwoofer-like bass.
 
Nov 11, 2015 at 4:01 AM Post #7,363 of 63,936
I have the ED10's and the ED11's are supposedly the exact same driver + tuning.. It's nothing short of an awesome EDM machine. ZS1 is supposed to be totally out of your head but not as hi res from what I've heard? I'm ordering a pair of ZS1's for 11.11 along with Zircon's and maybe B3 pro 1's.. Can't make up my mind.


 


Also, wearing the ED10's for an extended period of time really bothers my ears. The notches that come out and hold the iem's in place put a ton of pressure on my ears but has subwoofer-like bass.

 
I have 2 ED10's and 2 ED11's and I can say that both ED10's and ED11's sound different to one another. Not in such a big way like day and night, but does make a difference with the genre of music you probably hear daily. The 2 ED11's is less mid-focused, less aggressive and harsh and is very detailed on top, while the ED10's would be contrary in those points mentioned.

While tip-rolling could help the ED10's, the ED11's definitely has better definition and better high-end soundstage presence.
 
Nov 11, 2015 at 4:23 AM Post #7,364 of 63,936
Regarding the HDS2, this page from the official flagship store seems to imply that its legit, but KZ themselves are still in the process of selling it in bulk:
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/KZ-ZN1-Headphones-Amplifier/1358152_32448339883.html
 
(yeah it says KZ-ZN1, not an error. Some copy-pasting going on I assume). 
 
edit: or maybe this one is the official flagship store (since 2002!!!):
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/1158387
either way, haha
 
Nov 11, 2015 at 9:07 AM Post #7,365 of 63,936
  Regarding the HDS2, this page from the official flagship store seems to imply that its legit, but KZ themselves are still in the process of selling it in bulk:
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/KZ-ZN1-Headphones-Amplifier/1358152_32448339883.html

Man, are those ugly.. Does anyone recommend the Tuna ANV/KZ CKW Pro? I'm about to drop the hammer on Zircon's, ZS1 and possibly ANV's but I rarely see posts on them.
 

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