[n0ear5]

Is there a way where I can use paypal to pay through aliexpress?

 

[CoiL]

  if anything , heres a link to  a $14 colourful ZST's. Not sure if the shop is credible tho
 
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/KZ-ZST-Earphone-Balanced-Armature-With-Dynamic-Earphone-hybrid-Driver-Noise-Cancelling-Headset-With-Mic/32759964812.html?spm=2114.30010308.3.269.nqeE5Z&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_6_10065_10068_10084_10083_10080_10082_10081_10060_9999_10061_10062_10056_10055_10054_10059_10099_10078_10079_426_10073_10103_10102_10096_10052_10050_10051-10050_9999,searchweb201603_9&btsid=3dba5979-6e74-4e8d-943d-cb74cb082b2b
 
Been looking for one that is around gearbest's price and only gotten about $20 so far.

  I've been using the ZST for about 5 days now, and am still loving it! It might be due to the W-shaped signature (I don't really have any similar IEMs), but it's my go-to IEM for a fun sound. If I want something warmer, I'd take out my VSD3. $11 USD for the colorful version (11.11 sale) was a fantastic deal, and I'd recommend them even if they are $18USD!

 
Ok, after hearing it has W-shaped signature - I gave up and bought ZST colorful -.- 
I decided to go with seller I have had no problems yet - NiceHCK and another reason was cable without mic. When I used -2$ coupon, I got 18$ deal.
 
Dammit guys! Better hope it is for my taste and WAY better than ATE 5th gen or.... -.-

 

[Lorspeaker]

TomJones gyrating his Waist in....." KISS"... thats the W-shapedsig

 

[To.M]

Zestfully Sounding Tones

 

[Lorspeaker]

those who dig trance, electronic music..is gonna love the enveloping surreal sound..
 
country music is a floorstomping in the barn/bar...its wild
 
jazz...speedy, crisp, fingersnappy...
 
 
chopin piano works, an obscure cd in my collection.. 
lone piano playing in an old hall a distance away...
the ambience n realism is not allowing me to switch song..sheeezzz

 

[devleon]

You guys make me crazy, without you guys I wouldn't have the colorful ZST Pro and ZS3 now, as well as ATR and a Walnut V2 in the mail...

 

[chinmie]

I already have the ATR and also listened to my friend's ZS3. I really like the ATR for their warm sound, tight bass and nice detail, but i also like the ZS3 for their "more surround" soundstage, but the bass for me is a little boomy on fast songs, although for slow beat music is great.
 
I'm currently eyeing between ZST and ED9. how do they compare to each other and also to the ATR? which of them have the bigger soundstage and detail?

 

[Lorspeaker]

i just ordered a colorful ZST... 
 
 
ZST is more in line with the ssurroundound mould of the ZS3 but "better" ...minus the boominess..
like a well executed zs3?
 
ED9 to my ears is more "concentrated"... a brighter density to the sound. 
but u can switch around the nozzle..to a fuller bassier sound.

 

[To.M]

Damn, I try to stop myself from buying the colourful ZST (bought the silver cable instead) but you are not helping with your example

 

[doggiemom]

  yeah, havnt had much problems with both, just that they take way too long to arrive. Sometimes i surprise myself with "gifts" from long ago
 
 
Anyway while thrawling the web
 
Purple ZST's with silver cable about $20 from taobao, comes up to 30SGD. 
 
https://world.taobao.com/item/538360481419.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a312a.7700824.w5003-15291182286.1.8OOLOO&scene=taobao_shop

Is there a way to view this site in English?  I poked around but couldn't find a way.

 

[khighly]

I already have the ATR and also listened to my friend's ZS3. I really like the ATR for their warm sound, tight bass and nice detail, but i also like the ZS3 for their "more surround" soundstage, but the bass for me is a little boomy on fast songs, although for slow beat music is great.

I'm currently eyeing between ZST and ED9. how do they compare to each other and also to the ATR? which of them have the bigger soundstage and detail?

ZST is better than the ATR's in every way in my personal opinion. They're bright, fun, detailed, crisp. The lows sit right where they need to and are amazingly clear and precise. The highs extend much further out than the ATR's and at first are a little much. Give your brain a day or two to adjust and the highs will sound even more amazing. They're definitely less muddy than the ATR's and have a much larger soundstage. Once you go ZST's the ATR's will collect dust. Looking at the last page of this thread, you'd have a tough time saying I'm lying about them

 

[khighly]

Ok, after hearing it has W-shaped signature - I gave up and bought ZST colorful -.- 
I decided to go with seller I have had no problems yet - NiceHCK and another reason was cable without mic. When I used -2$ coupon, I got 18$ deal.

Dammit guys! Better hope it is for my taste and WAY better than ATE 5th gen or.... -.-

I patiently await your apology and look forward to your ATR's being retired.

 

[B9Scrambler]

My detailed first impressions of the ZST after a few days of use. I'm using the included large "Starline" tips. No particular test tracks. All subject to change.
 
Pros:
- imaging and layering
- detail retrieval throughout the entire range
- texture and clarity
 
Cons:
- thin mid and upper registers; only bass carries any weight or heft
- some vocals sound unnaturally crisp and digital especially with ts and ss
 
While I've only spent a few days with the ZST, it's pretty clear they are a worthy buy. If you love the ED9, particularly with the Gold filters installed, these come across as a slightly brighter, way more technically adept version. From a technical level I'd say this is the most impressive thing KZ has put out. Their ability to layer sound within a capacious soundstage is impressive for such a cheap earphone. So is the accuracy and precision in the way sound moves about. I feel their treble presentation is overboosted, however, seemingly with the sole purpose of highlighting how much detail these things can pull out. It's unnecessary and can be a little distracting at times. Realized I had my EQ on and treble boosted as I was testing out EQ options for the Brainwavz M100 earlier. My b! Everything else still applies however.
 
Personally, I miss the treble refinement and silky smoothness of the ATR and ZS3 with their easy-listening signatures, along with the full, lush midranges these two present. The ZST won't be replacing them in my lineup just yet. It's just way too energetic and aggressive to do what they do so well, that being chill the @#%$ out.
 
The ZST is certainly impressive and if this is the route KZ will be taking moving forward, I'm all for it. It would be nice to see KZ enter the ring with a more balanced hybrid on their next outing; less bass, less overly boosted treble. Hopefully that 10-driver unit teased a while back is real and doesn't go with a sound that plays around in the extremes with the consistency of the ZST.
 

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[dudinacas]

  My detailed first impressions of the ZST after a few days of use. I'm using the included large "Starline" tips.

What's the difference between Starline tips and the normal ones that come with KZ headphones (eg. ED9)? Are they better than Whirlwind tips?

 

[B9Scrambler]

What's the difference between Starline tips and the normal ones that come with KZ headphones (eg. ED9)? Are they better than Whirlwind tips?

Left are Starline, middle are stock ATR large, right are stock ED9 medium

BTW, Starline is not an official name as far as I know. Someone here coined it (CoiL maybe?) and I like it, so Starline it is.

I find they use a somewhat stiffer but very flexible material. They just seal well and work with nearly everything I try them on. They're one of my favorite tips, so I bought a whole bunch more on AliExpress. Just waiting for them to arrive.