Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
Sep 23, 2020 at 8:27 PM Post #51,182 of 63,834
Just got the new KZ ZAX.
I've spent more than a decade searching for the perfect sound in an earphone. This is the 64th earphone (and 13th KZ earphone) in my IEM collection. By far the best I've ever heard. I think I'll stop now. I am finally satisfied.

A great endorsement, but you sure you are going to stop searching? 😉
 
Sep 23, 2020 at 8:28 PM Post #51,183 of 63,834
Just got the new KZ ZAX.
I've spent more than a decade searching for the perfect sound in an earphone. This is the 64th earphone (and 13th KZ earphone) in my IEM collection. By far the best I've ever heard. I think I'll stop now. I am finally satisfied.

Nice! Congrats, sir!

It would be very interesting if you were to list the 64 purchases :)
 
Sep 23, 2020 at 8:34 PM Post #51,184 of 63,834
Sep 23, 2020 at 8:45 PM Post #51,185 of 63,834
Nice collection!

I have had the KZ ATE's for a long time. Always found them easy to listen to. A friend bought the ZS10 and ZS10 Pro, he said he liked the ZS10, the best.

Have been hanging out with the TinHiFi P1's (using an 850mw portable amp w/bass boost) lately. They have me loving the lush, uber-detailed and quick mids.

ZAX's have impressed, so far. Need to listen to some 'favorite tracks' to get a better feel. But there is controlled treble...so very happy with that, thus far. :wink:

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I just got the ZAX and I am mightily impressed. I had been considering the Tin P1, but after listening to the ZAX, I can't imagine the P1 being better. I should say that I also bought the Tin T2 Pro and hated it (something about the treble), so maybe Tin's tuning isn't for me. What do you think of the ZAX vs the P1?
 
Sep 23, 2020 at 8:55 PM Post #51,186 of 63,834
Nice! Congrats, sir!

It would be very interesting if you were to list the 64 purchases :)
Well here's most of them. There are plenty more that I didn't record.
Sony MDR-EX70, JVC HA-FX66, Panasonic RP-TCM125w, Panasonic IEM, Panasonic ErgoFit RP-HJE120-g, V-Moda Vibe, V-Moda IEM, Creative Labs E-630, Altec-Lansing IEM, Ultimate Ears MetroFi 150v , Apple earbuds, Klipsch Image S4i, Shure E2C, Shure SE110, Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 Pro, Monoprice 8320 IEM, Monoprice 12238 IEM, Brainwavz Delta IEM, Roku IEM, Mrice E300, Philips SHE3595 IEM, Sony XBA-H1 IEM, JVC HAFX5R, JVC HAFX8W, FiiO EX-1, Joyroom E103 , Superlux HD381F , Rock Zircon, SWING IE800 , DZAT DF-10, KZ ATE, KZ EDR2 , UiiSii HM7, Xiaomi Piston Colorful , Tennmak Pro, QKZ W1 , QKZ V1, VE Monk+, 1MORE Triple Driver, VIVO XE800, AKG/Samsung IEM , KZ ATR, KZ ZS3, KZ ZST, KZ ED12, KZ ES3, KZ ZS5, KZ ZS5 + wireless, KZ ZS6, KZ ZS6+wireless, KZ ZS10, KZ ES4, KZ ES4, KZ ZSN, KZ ZSN Pro, TRN V80, **** EN900, Monoprice True Wireless, Samsung Galaxy Buds, JBL Endurance Peak (wireless), Tin T2 Pro, KZ ZAX
 
Sep 23, 2020 at 9:02 PM Post #51,187 of 63,834
Nice! Congrats, sir!

It would be very interesting if you were to list the 64 purchases :)
While I'm at it, I might as well rattle off my headphones, too:
Koss A130, Sennheiser HD520-ii, Sennheiser HD598, Sennheiser HD518, Shure SRH840, Monoprice 8323, Sennheiser HD202, Grado SR80e, Sennheiser HD600, Bang & Olufsen H6, OPPO PM-3, Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7, Sennheiser Momentum On-Ear, Philips Fidelio L2, Philips Fidelio X2, Koss PortaPro, Koss/Massdrop PortaPro X, Monoprice PHP1169, Monolith M1060 Planar, Sennheiser HD598cs, Sennheiser/Massdrop HD6xx, HiFiMan / Massdrop HE4xx, Monoprice BT-300ANC, Stax L700mk2 + D10 amp, 1More Triple Driver Headphone, Koss KPH30i
 
Sep 23, 2020 at 9:10 PM Post #51,188 of 63,834
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I hope you are more organized than me.
 
Sep 23, 2020 at 9:21 PM Post #51,189 of 63,834
I just got my ZAX today, and I'm very impressed by the coherence across all frequencies and the overall SQ. They're also more comfortable than my beloved ZSXs. They've got a great IEM on their hands here, and so far I'm very happy. I'll post more impressions after I get some hours on them.
Detailed ZSX vs ZAX comparison please!
 
Sep 23, 2020 at 9:47 PM Post #51,190 of 63,834
Detailed ZSX vs ZAX comparison please!
ZAX vs ZSX:
Bass: ZSX has more mid bass quantity. Both hits pretty hard tho on kick drum, but the ZSX has a little bit more oomph from the midbass whereas the ZAX is tighter. Sub bass is about the same.
Mid/vocal: ZAX is more forward in the vocal. Both has the same characteristic KZ's mid. It is easier to hear the detail on the ZAX.
Treble: ZAX sounds more open and airy than the ZSX. I thought ZSX sounds open and airy but the ZAX takes it to another level. Cymbals has a longer sssss sound on the ZAX.
A definite upgrade from the ZSX imho.
I am listening to Blue Man Group "How to be a Megastar Live" with ZAX on one side and ZSX on the other side and the difference in openness is quite apparent. Some background sounds is easier to distinguish with the ZAX. It just sounds clearer imho.
 
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Sep 23, 2020 at 9:56 PM Post #51,191 of 63,834
Just got another trn bt20s pro delivered today.
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Sep 23, 2020 at 10:23 PM Post #51,193 of 63,834
Just got another trn bt20s pro delivered today.

what is the purpose of attaching white sticker blocks on the BT20s pro?

nvm 3 seconds later i think you want to label them so you wont mischarge/misplace with your another BT20s Pro unit / case
 
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Sep 23, 2020 at 10:37 PM Post #51,195 of 63,834
what is the purpose of attaching white sticker blocks on the BT20s pro?

nvm 3 seconds later i think you want to label them so you wont mischarge/misplace with your another BT20s Pro unit / case
Actually I don't have to put sticker lol. I am just a sucker for glow in the dark sticker. :sweat_smile: I already ordered the matte black version of ZAX. For now, I am using CCA C10 with it.
 

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