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What other brands IEMs does it compare with in resolution and instrument separation?

By the way great reviews Tony. Your style helped me realize what im looking for. In particular regarding the Dawn as a subject on quality visceral bass. It reminds me that i can go back and put on my Tripowin TC01 and its bass blows away mamy of the newer stuff in terms of impact and slam. You can certainly tell the new stuff has improved in quality though overall in most other categories. What i want though is a return to the old school TC01, KZ Dawn, Kbear KS2, Kbear KS1, just really visceral loud bass. But with a modern twist. Those were driven to loud hard chest thumping levels. Yet i think we could refine that sound with newer drivers and the lessons we learned on improved tuning. There is easier way to impress customers than to put on a thumper just be blown away by not just bass but its impact and quality.

And cheap 😂

KZ keeps getting it right. Except its only on theur cheapest sets. I want something more like the Dawn but with a detachable cable and capable driver. Something like a Fat Frequency type bass or Fiio FH3 type bass. Dawn or even their Saga. Thats what i want from one of these companies. In a metal shell and it absolutely rumbles and slays music. But... its still quality in other areas.

Informative and honest thoughts on these wonderful IEMs! If I want a technical upgrade of my beloved FAN2s, without changing the tuning and the musical character, which one would be your first choice! ISN H 60, Da Vinci or rather the FAN3? Thx an keep up your good work!

I hope you’re feeling better Tony. I’ve had the Anvil for a week or more. I’m loving it bro.

I've never heard if any of these IEMs...might be helpful to throw in one that's more common even if it's not the same signature

I bought mine through Aliexpress but I haven't received any shipping updates for 6 days and so far my other packages from the same store are the same. This could happen around Christmas but Aliexpress told me to wait for the season.

Hey Tony Happy New Years Quick opinion…what all BA iem would you suggest for your music library We have similar taste I think…I appreciate your thoughts Want a all BA set

Having the T10pro, thinking of getting an S12 2024 to compliment, is it worth the upgrade? What are the s12 sound to get that differ from the T10pro?

I like my Pandamon 2, although it does look somewhat cheap.

How does this set handle fast, busy, complex passages? That's a BIGGIE for me!

I don't understand how QKZ can bring out terrible iem when there are so many great options around the same price.

Hi Tony. I own the AS10 Pro. Is the Sonata going to have a wow factor in comparison? Subjective, I know, just curious about your opinion. Saudações brasileiras e feliz ano novo!

would you ever review the nothing ear (a)?

A top 5 best of 2024 year end round up of your favorite, most listened to, price to performance, iem review would be great to know. 1 iem to rule them all for 2024, what would you choose Akros? I'd give it to the ISN H60.

Best of lists are the Best thanks! 😃

While this is an excellent comparison, of KZ IEM's, here is my experience. I own the EDC Pro, which is sort of OK, until one compares it to the 7Hz Zero 2, and no matter how much I tried to prefer the EDC Pro, I had to accept, the 7Hz Zero 2 is simply a better more balanced product, and less fatiguing. I can listen to the EDC Pro, if I had nothing else, but for a little bit more money, when on sale, the Zero 2 is about the minimum quality that is worth bothering with. In spite of all the hope, once again, KZ is not quite up there, in absolute quality. I own the EDC Pro, CCA CRA (2023 revision), ZVX and the Polaris. It is difficult to justify sending any more money KZ's way, cos their IEM's are not "balanced". Too hot and spicy, and fatiguing. And their bass does not do sub bass below 70hz very well. Not quite as authoritative and balanced as what the Zero 2 delivers. I really did not like the Zero 2 at first, but this video led me to carry out an extensive review of all my IEM's and the Zero 2 came tops. Huge credit to Crinacle and 7hz.

is it better than Simgot ET142 in terms of soundstage and detail retrieval?

Video is very helpful, i have KZ Saga bass, CCA Trio and KZ Castor bass, i was trying to adjust my balance, now i dont have to allocate a budget for ZVX Pro, i can go for CCA Hydro or KZ Zenith, trying to finalize my decision.

Very nice comparison. The Zenith looks quite interesting too.

Why don’t you do a year end your favourite iem tier list will be good to hear your opinions on your favourites in 2024

I like this review

My goodness, Akros, you've come out - all guns blazing, how does anyone afford all these IEMs. Wow. You really have a very good grasp of the IEM market over recent years, and represent a fantastic resource of knowledge. Wishing you the best and thanking you for sharing your knowledge, so profusely. Thank you.

Merry Xmas to Akros. Great channel. Trusted reviews. Thanks

All BAs don't have good sub bass, yes? I had ZS10 pro 2s & the bass was very lacking. I gave them away. I have a $3 QKZ set & they sound fantastic. I cant see spending hundreds on iems. I also have Dawn bass, Saga bass, Castor bass, ZSTs, in my collection.

Friend, please tell me, which earphones are better TRI I3 MK3, Simgot Supermix 4, Aful Perfomer 5+2? I like deep and driving sound, I listen mainly to club remixes, rap, dance. I also already have CCA Hydro, I like them, but they lack a little depth and immersion in music, they are too v-shaped

I hear the kiwi ears cadenza is great value in the price bracket right now.

I have Castor bass, Dawn bass, Saga bass, ZST, ZSN Pro 2. Plus a have dozen low budget QKZ iems all under $20 & half of them under $10 & they sound fantastic. I have single DDs, hybirds. I want a planer. Looking at Artti T10.

Hi there, I was looking for a good set in the $30-40 range that presents male vocals naturally and realistically, with slight forwardness/clarity. Anything in this price range you could recommend? Thank you.

I have about a dozen sets. All under $20 & half of them are under $10 & they sound amazing. Great bass, clear vocals, crisp highs. Cant see spending more than $50

28 drivers! 😮That's wild

Your verbal delivery across all your videos is insufferable.

Ih there's a very low volume music going in the background. I was watching the review without headphones abd wandering where's the sound coming from 😂

Great explanation man and your absolutely right 👍 I picked up SHOZY D20 on last sale for like 65$ and I'm really Happy 😊 with how they sound only the cable could be just more thicker 😅

I just got the as24 pro, coming from kinda lava, sa6 MK2, magird tea 2, and whoo boy I was shock when I heard the as24 pro, the technicalities on this set are surreal, all songs that I play now have an extra thing that I haven't heard before. It's sad that kz butchered their brand with the shenanigans before , but the as24 pro are really great for the price. I'm itching to get this one too

If you’re impressed by the Saga, try the ZVX Pro. That’s insanely good and detailed but the Saga is more musical.

Sonata vs orchestra lite? It’s only about twice the price so I’m wondering if it’s that much better.

My original AS24 I used UUUD for bass and DDUU for treble. I found the gain switch wasn't to my liking, and I wanted the ultra-highs to be emphasized. I found though the overall sound to be a bit dry and not too musical, so I sold it. I did love the detail and clarity though.

KZ saga uses the latest drivers... until they do a silent revision, which KZ is notoriously known for.

Got KZ Saga bass version this morning. Good. Suitable for metal and rock, i.e. mids are not lost in V shape and you can still enjoy guitars and vocals. Cool "full" drum sound with good distinction between separate notes. Treble is lean, though. Compared to Truthear Gate, Saga bass has stronger sub-bass rumble, but not as energetic and "in your face" as Gate. Gate has more pronounced treble and not as sibilant as Saga bass. All in all, I would call a tie.

The guys that care about KZ's marketing, have fucking issues.

hydro got dethhroned this fast wowzers

I'm interested in saga balanced since it priced at 8.5$

Thanks im staying with my hydro

So I overpaid for the sonata u.u cirse the fomo and hype.

Hello, Tony, thank you for this video. Kind of interesting to me. But... You've got to do something about your microphone. I'm listening in headphones and it is UNBEARABLE. Those sibilants pierce through my entire brain like a knife. Does it sound good to you? Cheers

Very good comparison, thank you very much, I will choose as24 pro🫡

Of single DD KZs, I have the EDX Pro, D-Fi non-switch and Saga balanced. and my clear favourite is the Saga. But I recently tried several liquid silicone tips and I ended up with my new favourite tip. the EPZ M100 which takes the sound quality to a much higher level and clearly separates the IEMs. The clarity, resolution, immersiveness, stage, bass and treble improve. Basically, everything is much better. None of my normal tips can even compete. Then the EDX Pro is quite muddy and shows that the driver is not so great, and it is VERY bassy. The D-Fi is much better and really pleasant. With normal tips except some wide bore that is decent, it's just very dull and doesn't work at all. But with the EPZ M100, much more balanced. But I would have preferred a more neutral tuning as I find it a bit too V-shaped: A bit too much bass and recessed mids. The Saga balanced is another step up and noticeably cleaner and more resolving with leaner and cleaner bass. Still a bit too much for me, because with these tips it is still quite strong. The stage is also improved. Comparing the Saga balanced to other IEMs, it is way better than the ZS10 Pro 2 on just about everything. The ZSN Pro 2 is almost an improvement to the ZS10 Pro 2 as it sounds significantly cleaner to me, but a bit too V-shaped. Close but because of that I still chose the Saga balanced. I also prefer it to the Vader balanced which I think is too thick in the lower mids and not as resolving. The Hi-res version might be what I should have chosen. The AS10 Pro with the H570 latex tips (to lower the very high treble level that makes it much too bright with normal tips) is also decent but not as resolving because of the tips but the technicalities on some points are better. The PR2 (revised without the dampening tape) has better technical capabilities, but not so much that it takes over for daily use, and I prefer the tonality and cohesiveness of the single DD Saga balanced. I bought the TRN Conch at the same time as the Saga, and it is certainly a nice IEM, but with two serious flaws for me. I can not get a proper seal with any of the included tips. If I place the ear hooks 1-2cm outside of my ears it is quite OK, but when I place them over the ears all the tips feel too small. The EPZ M100 solved that problem, but now the Conch sounds VERY bright even with the least bright nozzle, the red. To get it usable I might add some dampening. As it is, it sounds quite clinical with little warmth. Again, I still prefer the Saga because of its richer and more balanced tonality, but I hear that the Conch has very nice resolution and stage, so my choice might change if I can get the tuning right. I have never been able to get my Salnotes 7Hz Zero to sound anywhere near the hype no matter what cable or tips I use. With the EPZ M100 it helps a lot and the tonality is quite nice, but it also reveals that the resolution isn't that great. That impacts the stage also. All testing is with the iBasso DC04Pro, 4.4 balanced, and I have matched quite decent cables to optimize the sound of each IEM. Cables can make a huge difference, which might be best noticed when the match is clearly wrong! The changes from most stock cables are huge. For the Conch I use the stock cable, not the absolutely best cable for this IEM, but very decent. For the D-Fi and ZN10 Pro 2 I found that the Angelears AE100 tips were slightly better than the EPZ M100. I also tested the Fiio HS20 liquid silicon tip, but the EPZ M100, which is much cheaper was cleaner and more resolving on every IEM, but a bit more treble. The NiceHCK 04, was just a waste of money compared to the other liquid silicon tips. It sounds way worse and costs more. I ordered the Azla Xelastec II but the seller did not ship them. Sad, but they are also significantly more expensive.

I've been tempted to buy either the Hydro or the Sonata. I just enjoy the Butastur so much I can't imagine them leaning close to it., although I have several KZs, and fair enough, they sound very nice too.