[Carrow]

   
That's so weird. Both of mine are so tight it takes a ton of force to get them seated all the way.
 
I assume you've tried to contact the seller? I mean, yours are obviously as defective as the Hindenburg.

Have just done so - I don't know if the headphone plugs are defective or it's just the cable, so I've explained the situation to them and am awaiting a response to see what my options are.

 

[Slater]

  Have just done so - I don't know if the headphone plugs are defective or it's just the cable, so I've explained the situation to them and am awaiting a response to see what my options are.

 
Yeah, too bad you don't have another pair to test them with.
 
If the seller flakes out, you could always permanently glue the plugs in place. Should only need a drop or 2.

 

[feizor]

I am relatively new to the world of Kz iems. The model range is a bit overwhelming. Which model would have good SQ and a slight v-shaped sound signature without mids being too recessed? I mostly listen to EDM and trace with female vocals.

Thanks!

 

[ezekiel77]

I am relatively new to the world of Kz iems. The model range is a bit overwhelming. Which model would have good SQ and a slight v-shaped sound signature without mids being too recessed? I mostly listen to EDM and trace with female vocals.

Thanks!

 
ZST is the best bet.

 

[SomeTechNoob]

You could alternatively just buy another cable.  Silver cable is $5-7.  I've heard the stock cables can be bought as well, but I have trouble finding them.

 

[Slater]

   
ZST is the best bet.

 
Or ATE & ATR

 

[feizor]

Or ATE & ATR

Thanks for the recommendations, what is the difference between the different ATE versions?

 

[ezekiel77]

Listening to some top 40 radio, a lotta R&B stuff. ZS3 gets my head bopping and feet tapping to some Weeknd. It's brilliant, surpasses my enjoyment of DN1000. Dat bass!!
 
If KZ came earlier in my life like 2 years ago I might've called it a day much earlier. But then this is HF so...

 

[Saoshyant]

Just for reference, the .75mm VE balanced cable doesn't fit the ZST due to the recessed connector.

 

[SomeTechNoob]

Got my KZ ZST silver cable in just under 2 weeks from eBay.
 
Since I haven't seen anyone post the packaging pictures, here you go.
 
Shrink-wrapped box with a nice pull tab.
     
 
Unboxed.  Cable removed.
     
 
CABLE HAS MEMORY WIRE!  Which I am personally fine with, but others might not be.  Connectors and split look to be of the same moulding as the regular cable.
    
 

 
Cable is a lot more flexible and looks absolutely amazing with the ZST Colorfuls.  A bit pricy at $5, but I ended up grabbing it for $3 after using some eBay Bucks.  Woo.

 
Sound difference is not significant enough for me to warrant any sort of sonic review.  Not really a believer in cables changing sound anyways.  However, I measured the impedance difference, which I am wiling to report.  Stock cable gave me 0.7Ohms from 3.5mm plug to IEM pin, silver cable gave me 0.4Ohms.  Small improvement.

 

[SpiderNhan]

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Cable is a lot more flexible and looks absolutely amazing with the ZST Colorfuls.  A bit pricy at $5, but I ended up grabbing it for $3 after using some eBay Bucks.  Woo.

Oh how Chi-Fi has spoiled us you beautiful, beautiful person.

 

[buzz2086]

Anyone owns the ZST , ATE and ATR  ? Interested in a comparison between these iems. I listen mostly pop songs. Was wondering which I should get first. 

 

[Vidal]

  Anyone owns the ZST , ATE and ATR  ? Interested in a comparison between these iems. I listen mostly pop songs. Was wondering which I should get first. 

 
I have reviews up on my site of ZST, ATE-S and ATR which is close to what you're looking for, check my profile for a link.

 

[chompchomps]

Anyone tried removing the memory cable bit in the silver cable? its kinda annoying me a bit

 

[Pankaj135]

Hi guys, my refund has been issued on aliexpress. Now which earphones should I buy Ates or Zs3? Both are similarly priced.