[To.M]

...yeah ... and? by the way I love my black ATE

 

[vegetaleb]

Finally received from mail

 
Now you have to give us your review and comparison with other KZ

 

[Willber]

  Now you have to give us your review and comparison with other KZ

 
Step 1: Take them out of the box.

 

[blazinblazin]

Ok took out~ 

 
 

 
*I am not a pro, i just enjoy music, i just describe what i heard in my own way~
*I have not burnt in the IEMs just First Impressions.
 
 
IMO ATE was wow~ then ZS3 was like more wow~
 
I am driving them with Fiio X5II with E12A amp.
 
Using both with silicon tips.
 
 
 
Build quality
 
ZS3 looks expensive but feels very light but solid. ZS3 cables is not as sticky as ATE. 
 
ATE just looks so classic which 1 dig too~ While ZS3 has a modern IEM look. 
 
 
Isolation
 
ZS3 seals better for me than ATE. Probably cause of the shape.
 
 
 
Sound
 
To me ZS3 have the edge over ATE.
 
Both are actually built differently.
 
ATE is just more smoother, lighter which you can listen endlessly~
 
ZS3 packs a bit more details, more punch on the instruments in a bit larger soundstage.
 
For me the female vocals on ZS3 are just higher, during higher pitch almost reaching sibilant but just right it just stop there. Won't cause any discomfort. (Of cause different people have different tolerance on sibilant)
 
 
Both are great sounding IEMs. Enjoying both~

 

 

[Willber]

Thanks, that's useful.

 

[habarabadabas]

KZ ZS3 for 13 USD?! Is this thing legit?
 
http://www.geekbuying.com/item/KZ-ZS3-Noise-Cancelling-In-ear-Stereo-Earphone-Black-368891/

 

[Willber]

  KZ ZS3 for 13 USD?! Is this thing legit?
 
http://www.geekbuying.com/item/KZ-ZS3-Noise-Cancelling-In-ear-Stereo-Earphone-Black-368891/

 
That's where I'm getting mine from, they were shipped last week.

 

[habarabadabas]

But...but.. they're out of stock.. 

 

 

[CoiL]

 
ZS3 packs a bit more details, more punch on the instruments in a bit larger soundstage.

That made me interested about ZS3

...during higher pitch almost reaching sibilant but just right it just stop there. Won't cause any discomfort. (Of cause different people have different tolerance on sibilant)

And that made me uninterested somewhat...

 

[Willber]

  But...but.. they're out of stock.. 

 

 
Oh well, I'm sure they'll be getting more in. You can ask them to contact you when they do.

 

[vegetaleb]

  Ok took out~ 

 
 

 
*I am not a pro, i just enjoy music, i just describe what i heard in my own way~
*I have not burnt in the IEMs just First Impressions.
 
 
IMO ATE was wow~ then ZS3 was like more wow~
 
I am driving them with Fiio X5II with E12A amp.
 
Using both with silicon tips.
 
 
 
Build quality
 
ZS3 looks expensive but feels very light but solid. ZS3 cables is not as sticky as ATE. 
 
ATE just looks so classic which 1 dig too~ While ZS3 has a modern IEM look. 
 
 
Isolation
 
ZS3 seals better for me than ATE. Probably cause of the shape.
 
 
 
Sound
 
To me ZS3 have the edge over ATE.
 
Both are actually built differently.
 
ATE is just more smoother, lighter which you can listen endlessly~
 
ZS3 packs a bit more details, more punch on the instruments in a bit larger soundstage.
 
For me the female vocals on ZS3 are just higher, during higher pitch almost reaching sibilant but just right it just stop there. Won't cause any discomfort. (Of cause different people have different tolerance on sibilant)
 
 
Both are great sounding IEMs. Enjoying both~

 

 
Thanks!
So bass wise it's more bassy or less than ATE?
I love the details in the ATES but they are slightly more bassy than I like

 

[habarabadabas]

Curious with the ZS3, how would you compare the highs between the ED9 and ZS3? The highs on the ED9s are quite detailed but peircing. Im also curious about its isolation. I usually use IEMs while studying to improve concentration and to block other ambient noise (roommates

). Thanks!

 

[Ruben123]

Curious with the ZS3, how would you compare the highs between the ED9 and ZS3? The highs on the ED9s are quite detailed but peircing. Im also curious about its isolation. I usually use IEMs while studying to improve concentration and to block other ambient noise (roommates ). Thanks!

Fix ed9s highs by closing the vents and the highs are not piercing anymore.

 

[blazinblazin]

   
Thanks!
So bass wise it's more bassy or less than ATE?
I love the details in the ATES but they are slightly more bassy than I like

 
I would say lesser than ATE.

 

[blazinblazin]

  Curious with the ZS3, how would you compare the highs between the ED9 and ZS3? The highs on the ED9s are quite detailed but peircing. Im also curious about its isolation. I usually use IEMs while studying to improve concentration and to block other ambient noise (roommates

). Thanks!

I don't have ED9, i would say ZS3 is not piercing to me.  Isolation wise... quite good due to its designed to fit into groove of your ear like a CIEM.