KZ zs10 pro X are gonna blow your mind with their tuning, comfort and definitely price! Many pro musicians in my country have bought a second pair for a backup and I personally have some experience in music production. So be prepared to fall in love with them 😉
When my church switched over to in-ears, we bought a bunch of the $100 Shure sets, and we all hated them. I started buying budget in-ears like these and recommending them to everyone on the team. I have used the KZ ZS10 Pro's on stage every week for several years now. I just recently broke them, though, and switched to the KZ ZSTx. I have also used the TRN-V80 at home for a while now. These cheaper in-ears with multiple drivers just sound so much better than the single-driver Shures, and seem to last longer, too... Thanks for doing this wrap-up - I can send this link to new band members when they are ready for their own sets.
Listening experiences really vary. I typically like a bumped low end and dropped high end to avoid sibilance. One good thing about his suggestions is how many multi-driver sets there are, which means there's a lot of equalizing potential.
@@kennhernIsn't crin notoriously known for liking overly bass boosted and sibilant highs aka v shaped iems? His own collab iems are heavily bass boosted.
@@Empty12345 you're confusing V shape with Harman tuning. Harman's main boost frequencies are at the sub bass and around 3k, but leaves the mids quite flat. True flat tuning sounds dull, so a bit of boost in the bass and treble areas is needed. Look at the frequency response graphs of Salnotes Zero and Truthear Zero, both are going for the Harman tuning of some sort while not dropping the mids to oblivion like KZ does.
KZ DQS are great for gaming. I tried the Kz Zs10 pro X but the gunshots caused me fatigue and discomfort. The DQS are perfect for FPS games 0:09 like Call of Duty, Battefield, etc. (I game in a Ps5 and the sound isn’t negatively affected).
For 20 bucks with a flat eq curve the 7HZ Salnotes Zero are pretty good. I've used 2 KZ sets and they are too shouty in the higher frequencies. I have 2 different sets I'm trying now and the Salnotes Zero are great for 20 bucks.. And if you can get over the horrible packaging I just got Truthear Zero which have better separation but are 2x the cost.
Thanks for the video! There are a couple other sets I always recommend to folks. For $20 sets I recommend the CCA CRA and Moondrop CHU. I also like to recommend the Truthear x Crinicle Zero sets as well in the $50 range. Thanks again for all your content helping to bring awareness of products and tech in worship.
I have my own custom Alclairs but I like to provide something for the team members. I had been going with the KZ-AS10s but love your recommendation for the Dairy Queens ;-) Picked up a few for the future using your links! Thanks Jimmy.
You are so wrong for the 189 USD... That is not budget and the competition in that price range is huge... Shuoer S12, Tangzu Heyday, IKKO OH10 are just a few to name.
2 things...you're right about the competition being huge in that price range. I made a video of these because these are the ones I've used and were sent to me. You're wrong about "budget" it's just like I explain in the video. There are cheaper options (like I show in the video) but ANYTHING under $200 in the in-ear world is considered budget. Just do a quick google search of 64 ears, Empire, Alclair
I love your analytical style man! Instantly subscribed. I'm a total novice old drummer wannabe just trying to live my childhood dream before I die. Thanks for the thorough information! You rock!
I've been using the AS10s for 4-5 years now. My only complaint is that they are a bit larger than the other enclosures and don't fit as "snug" in my ears. I've tried the ZS10 Pros and they fit much better but have a congested mids sound to me. My son talked me into try Moodrop Aria - they reminde me A LOT of the ZS10 Pros. Based on this I bought a set of Bmasters. They arrived yesterday and I only plugged them in to "get a reference". I saw another comment about how they sound like a "blanket" over everything, that some upper mids are missing. That was my initial thought - but also that I need to compare what I hear while I'm playing to what I hear in recorded mixes of the same tone as I've found those two aren't always consistent. Regardless - THANK YOU for putting this together!!! I've been on the lookout for new IEMs for a year-ish trying to find something that sounds as good/clarity as the AS10s in a bit smaller enclosure for a better long-term fit. This video is helpful.
I definitely am giving my true opinion of these because these are the ones I tried. I’ve tried several other brands since this video came out if you wanna go check those videos out. ua-cam.com/video/dTDXJh9Q7xk/v-deo.htmlsi=NCFicIww7LTpxZGw
I have to say I’m surprised that you have 3 sets by KZ in your top 5. With options from Moondrop, Tangzu, Truthear, Tin Hifi, QKz, Blon, Kiwi Ears, and so many more, I think you need to expand your listening.
I'm shocked to see KZ in there too. I'm new to IEMs, but my first pair is by KZ and it's absolutely bullshitting on frequency response. They list 7hz-40khz. These things can't even produce 40hz worth a damn, much less anything lower. They are very clearly missing a massive portion of the lower frequency range. Misleading specs makes me doubt a brand entirely.
which one would you recommend for a solo acoustic player singer using a acoustic and a fishman amp or a club pa? I had cancer and lost some serious hearing and without aids, with a lot of room noise, I can lose the looper coming out of my amp all together. So bummed. That said, if I play through my amp and mic the amp or run the direct to the amp, i can use the in ear monitors. What would you suggest?
I didn't another video with some I'd recommend here: ua-cam.com/video/G0xyxiBH9zA/v-deo.html Out of this list I use the: EM6L: amzn.to/3GnRA07 But for you I'd either go with the: EA500: amzn.to/3Gq4ISg or the EA1000: amzn.to/3Nafjop if you have the funds
In my opinion, if it's gonna be the same or more than a Shure option I'll stick with Shure, which most people think is the industry standard, a reputation of quality and reliability precedes them strongly.
Great video, I'm looking to get one. Now I have a question. Do you plug them directly to you PC or do you have a separate audio interface? I saw someone recommending the Audient Evo 4 audio interface. I see people recommending these for gaming and other stuff, but do I need to configure the EQ? Or they are plug and play out of the box? Thanks
I have been using KZ EDX pro , kinda the updated version of the EDX sound cool. A few things to mention, 1 kinda eq like a V ( pretty good for bassists or keybords 2 short cable, just regular lenght 3 rubber seals fall very often, I secure them with ciano glue 4 I threw them at the washing machine 😥😥, they keep running tho 2hs after
Nice roundup, the only gripe I have will every single off the shelf IEM is the stupid round tips provided. The holes in your ears are oval, so getting a proper seal is a nightmare! I have seen oval tips available separately now, but why don't manufacturers supply them? I have had a 3 different noise-cancelling earphones/buds (won't call them IEMs) from Bose, and they all fit perfectly straight from the box. Oval tips to match the shape of your ear, and those 'stay hear' things on top make them comfortable enough to wear literally all day- and I have. Bose stopped making cabled earphones some time ago, and Bluetooth is useless for stage use, so Bose are out of the game they could excel at. Recently bought a pair of custom moulded dual driver IEMs, and while the fit is perfect, the sound quality for the crazy price is just shocking- apart from the reasonable bass, they sound like those crappy earphones you get free with your mobile phone! Will be making a video about them in the not too distant future...
I used Shure IEMs of various models for close to 20 years, most recently SE425s. I'm currently using a pair of Fiio FH-1s that were 25% the price, came with a hard case, and sound equally as good. The cable is nicer too, and I haven't had to replace it in two years. I also have a pair of $20 KZ ZSN Pros that are absolutely ridiculous for the price. No case, and the cable definitely feels cheap. but you don't notice in use and they sound great.
I've had the KZ AS10 for over a year, but I like them so much that I've only used them as headphones (bought the bluetooth adapter). I can't bring myself to take them out of my room.... Maybe I'll get the DQS? Thank you Sir!
I really Love Blon -03 sound, I never liked Harsh Piercing Treble , what would you recommend? I am looking for something similar to Blon-03 Sound signature
If you get the in ear cable with the microphone in it, it tends not to work well with an in ear monitor. The in ear is stereo and is TRS where as the phone connection is TRRS.
Great video! I’m getting ready to make my first IEM purchase, but have one big holdup: sizing. I’m 5’6”, so have smallish ears (nothing crazy though). So I’m wondering if BASN, KZ or even CCA have a good chance at fitting. It seems like the CCA and KZ brands tend to run on the chunkier side. Do you have any feel for the fit of various types. Probably end up with a trial and error process, although I’d prefer to avoid that as much as possible! I’ve been looking at the BMaster, CCA C12, and KZ ZS10 Pro.
I've been using these a lot recently: SIMGOT ELM6 (amzn.to/42TWNqR) And they are pretty small. I also like the SIMGOT EA500 which are about the same size, just a little heavier, but also sound a little better: amzn.to/42THKxr
Wow, Linsoul has the market cornered! I'm taking a good look at those...I imagine the ones that I mentioned are pretty big, in your experience? Thank you so much for your help...you do great work!
Late getting to the show, but I wanted to make sure I heard you right. I play bass at our church and I use the KZ AS10's. I am looking for another set of IEM's. I like KZ and would like to stick with them, KZ ZAR would give me a little better low end than the AS10's? Thanks for the video BTW, much appreciated
@@deezy1865 I do like them. In fact for the money they are pretty top notch to be honest. The single driver hurt a little in regard to mix. But for me, I only need to hear 4 other inputs in my mix so it’s actually perfect for that. Honestly for the money, I can’t complain at all. The low end is great.
I’m an electric guitarist and had Sure 215 and then tried the AS10. I as able to hear delays with the AS10’s that I couldn’t hear with the Sure. Plus they lasted longer than the Sure’s. Sure lasted a year and the AS10 are over 4 years old and get used almost every weekend for hours.
DQ series sound great i agree. But they are so uncomfortable after only 10 to 15 minutes. The big bump on the housing is a terrible design and causes a lot of discomfort. So much so I had to grind it off so my money was not wasted. They are a ergonomic nightmare.
Amazon lists the DQS as a semi-open design. Does that affect its isolation? Can you provide any comment on the isolation/noise-reduction of all of these?
I saw that but did not hear any. AND I'm looking for an open back set of in-ears! I would love to have great sound quality and still be able to talk to by band mates! Anyways, I did not notice any lack of isolation
They are definitely budget ears, but for the price, you can’t beat them. If you have more money, the KZ AS16 or I’ve really been enjoying the Sigmot ae500
@@HeyWorshipLeader KZ IEMs tend to favor a more "exciting" tuning than a neutral one. This leads to exaggerated bass and highs that may not represent what really is coming from the source. It was only until they dabbled in the budget neutral tuning space recently with the KZ ZVX. Also, KZ was exposed in the past as having fake multiple driver IEMs (which was later revealed to have only the dynamic driver working after all). If you want recommendations, here are some budget IEMs with neutral tuning currently available: - 7Hz Salnotes Zero - Tangzu Wan'Er - Truthear Hola - maybe the KZ ZVX, if you want to stick with KZ All of the above are ~$20, maybe even less in some stores like Linsoul. If you want a bit more bass, then the Truthear Zero is fine, although this is more expensive at ~$35
Hello Jimmy. Thanks for the great vid! What tips do most of these have (foam or rubber)? Most of our team uses the old tried and true KZ ZSTs but we switch out the stock rubber tips for foam to get a better seal. Wondering if using foam tips on all of these might have “leveled the playing field” a bit more and affected your assessments. Thanks again and take care.
Hi Jimmy, I'm an amateur drummer and I'm hesitant about the BASN Master or the KZ Pro, which one do you think I could choose. Thank you for your feedback Rui from Luxembourg (Small country in Europe)
Man Great channel also, thanx for sharing but wow so many options out there, i was going to get the SIMGOT EML6 and now im watching another video, just got more confuse. hehe Cheers! Best regards
For the BASN, put the plugs in your ears first, then rotate the cable behind your ears. Because they spin 360, you don’t have to consider cable position while putting them in. I have a pair. They don’t sound good to me. Blanket feel. Good bass and decent highs. The high-mids are not there. Makes everything sound bagged. Guitar tones don’t sound as textured as they should.
On the scale of $14 KZ's all the way to $3,600 64 Ears Fourte', any set at $200 is in the bottom 6% of the spending range...that's budget. Not to mention custom molds
I've been using the old Shure SE215's since....forever. I tried some $100 Westones that got stepped on before that. I find that as a bass player (mostly) what makes the biggest difference is using as long a foamy tip as I can find so it gets down in my ear. The little rubber things just never do it for me. I recently got the 3 driver Drumeo ear buds. Not sure who makes them but they look very similar to some of these and the case is identical to the 2nd pair. Unfortunately they take a different size foam ear piece and I can't find one long enough to really work. I usually end up back with the Shures eventually.
I’ve been using KZ ZAX iem for a while now, they’re definitely worth a mention. Great for me anyway as a bass player, lots of bottom end but with the clarity of mid and high end eq. Highly recommend
I really enjoyed watching this very educational video, many thanks! I'm an advanced age mainly electric guitar player on my worship team and using CCA 10's. They are a big step up from the Shure SE215's I was using, but I'm still not very happy with the tonality of my guitar using the CCA's. I also sing backup, so I have pretty much the whole Aviom mix in my ears and need to hear the vocals clearly. I'm leaning toward getting the KZ AS 10 or ZAR, possibly the AS 16 Pro. Which of these might you recommend for my situation, or do you have any alternate ideas? Seems like KZ has new models every week, hard to keep up. Thanks 🙂
I have the KZ AS-10's and I have to say I was impressed with the sound quality for the price... as with all, good quality foam inserts are a must. Set lasted about a year of everyday use, then one of the internal connections became loose, probably could have disassembled and repaired it, but for the cost, I just got another set... at least I have spare parts for the future maybe 🤣
I commented about the Pelican 1010 Micro Case and then I saw you have the link. I have two because they are roomy and great protection. I even replaced the knockoff case I got with my custom molds for that.
KZ zs10 pro X are gonna blow your mind with their tuning, comfort and definitely price! Many pro musicians in my country have bought a second pair for a backup and I personally have some experience in music production. So be prepared to fall in love with them 😉
thanks for sharing!
Are they good for low ends? Pretty bassy ? It s for guitar and I like having good low frequencies boosted. Thanks
Just got my KZ DQS’s I’ve been using them nonstop, thank you Jimmy also for the recommendation and video! 😁
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I love these
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When my church switched over to in-ears, we bought a bunch of the $100 Shure sets, and we all hated them. I started buying budget in-ears like these and recommending them to everyone on the team. I have used the KZ ZS10 Pro's on stage every week for several years now. I just recently broke them, though, and switched to the KZ ZSTx. I have also used the TRN-V80 at home for a while now. These cheaper in-ears with multiple drivers just sound so much better than the single-driver Shures, and seem to last longer, too...
Thanks for doing this wrap-up - I can send this link to new band members when they are ready for their own sets.
Just got KZ DQS for 10dollars and was blown away with the bass, yet decent mids and high. ❤
Crinacle: *cries*
Lol, this guy probably thinks V shaped is a good frequency response. Crin would cringe
@@kennhernliterally the basic benchmark for quick money grab iem's haha
Listening experiences really vary. I typically like a bumped low end and dropped high end to avoid sibilance. One good thing about his suggestions is how many multi-driver sets there are, which means there's a lot of equalizing potential.
@@kennhernIsn't crin notoriously known for liking overly bass boosted and sibilant highs aka v shaped iems?
His own collab iems are heavily bass boosted.
@@Empty12345 you're confusing V shape with Harman tuning. Harman's main boost frequencies are at the sub bass and around 3k, but leaves the mids quite flat. True flat tuning sounds dull, so a bit of boost in the bass and treble areas is needed. Look at the frequency response graphs of Salnotes Zero and Truthear Zero, both are going for the Harman tuning of some sort while not dropping the mids to oblivion like KZ does.
Bit of a KZ shill hustle going on there?
KZ DQS are great for gaming. I tried the Kz Zs10 pro X but the gunshots caused me fatigue and discomfort. The DQS are perfect for FPS games 0:09 like Call of Duty, Battefield, etc. (I game in a Ps5 and the sound isn’t negatively affected).
thanks for the feedback
For 20 bucks with a flat eq curve the 7HZ Salnotes Zero are pretty good. I've used 2 KZ sets and they are too shouty in the higher frequencies. I have 2 different sets I'm trying now and the Salnotes Zero are great for 20 bucks.. And if you can get over the horrible packaging I just got Truthear Zero which have better separation but are 2x the cost.
You could also the Tangzu Wan'er if you're a fan of 7Hz but biased on vocals, or a relaxed 7Hz in Truthear Hola
Both also around ~$20
Did you use 7hz Zero for live music?
KZ can handle the live pressure.
I use the moondrop aria and are great. Sound is really clear and high quality. I have tried kz as10 and for me the moondrop aria are a lot better
Thanks for the video! There are a couple other sets I always recommend to folks. For $20 sets I recommend the CCA CRA and Moondrop CHU. I also like to recommend the Truthear x Crinicle Zero sets as well in the $50 range. Thanks again for all your content helping to bring awareness of products and tech in worship.
Thanks for sharing. Love helping
I have my own custom Alclairs but I like to provide something for the team members. I had been going with the KZ-AS10s but love your recommendation for the Dairy Queens ;-) Picked up a few for the future using your links! Thanks Jimmy.
As10 is goood but I hate the tip
Anything under 400 usd is imo "budget"
You are so wrong for the 189 USD... That is not budget and the competition in that price range is huge... Shuoer S12, Tangzu Heyday, IKKO OH10 are just a few to name.
2 things...you're right about the competition being huge in that price range. I made a video of these because these are the ones I've used and were sent to me.
You're wrong about "budget" it's just like I explain in the video. There are cheaper options (like I show in the video) but ANYTHING under $200 in the in-ear world is considered budget. Just do a quick google search of 64 ears, Empire, Alclair
I love your analytical style man! Instantly subscribed. I'm a total novice old drummer wannabe just trying to live my childhood dream before I die. Thanks for the thorough information! You rock!
I've been using the AS10s for 4-5 years now. My only complaint is that they are a bit larger than the other enclosures and don't fit as "snug" in my ears. I've tried the ZS10 Pros and they fit much better but have a congested mids sound to me. My son talked me into try Moodrop Aria - they reminde me A LOT of the ZS10 Pros. Based on this I bought a set of Bmasters. They arrived yesterday and I only plugged them in to "get a reference". I saw another comment about how they sound like a "blanket" over everything, that some upper mids are missing. That was my initial thought - but also that I need to compare what I hear while I'm playing to what I hear in recorded mixes of the same tone as I've found those two aren't always consistent.
Regardless - THANK YOU for putting this together!!! I've been on the lookout for new IEMs for a year-ish trying to find something that sounds as good/clarity as the AS10s in a bit smaller enclosure for a better long-term fit. This video is helpful.
Thanks for sharing!!
The KZ DQS are ok, but not comparable to high budget earphones
...not sure if you're really giving your true opinion for these
I definitely am giving my true opinion of these because these are the ones I tried. I’ve tried several other brands since this video came out if you wanna go check those videos out. ua-cam.com/video/dTDXJh9Q7xk/v-deo.htmlsi=NCFicIww7LTpxZGw
@@HeyWorshipLeader Thank you
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Awesome informative video. An unbiased view and review. Great for people who are seeking for information on a variety of affordable in-ears.
Glad it was helpful!
I have to say I’m surprised that you have 3 sets by KZ in your top 5. With options from Moondrop, Tangzu, Truthear, Tin Hifi, QKz, Blon, Kiwi Ears, and so many more, I think you need to expand your listening.
I'm shocked to see KZ in there too. I'm new to IEMs, but my first pair is by KZ and it's absolutely bullshitting on frequency response. They list 7hz-40khz. These things can't even produce 40hz worth a damn, much less anything lower. They are very clearly missing a massive portion of the lower frequency range. Misleading specs makes me doubt a brand entirely.
Don't buy KZ
which one would you recommend for a solo acoustic player singer using a acoustic and a fishman amp or a club pa? I had cancer and lost some serious hearing and without aids, with a lot of room noise, I can lose the looper coming out of my amp all together. So bummed. That said, if I play through my amp and mic the amp or run the direct to the amp, i can use the in ear monitors. What would you suggest?
I didn't another video with some I'd recommend here: ua-cam.com/video/G0xyxiBH9zA/v-deo.html
Out of this list I use the: EM6L: amzn.to/3GnRA07
But for you I'd either go with the: EA500: amzn.to/3Gq4ISg or the EA1000: amzn.to/3Nafjop if you have the funds
In my opinion, if it's gonna be the same or more than a Shure option I'll stick with Shure, which most people think is the industry standard, a reputation of quality and reliability precedes them strongly.
shure ís great
They are so good but what do you suggest for a bass player?
Hi, do you know if BASN happen to have updated their BMaster? When I looked it up I could only see a different model
Hmmm I'm not sure...I haven't been able to get ahold of them
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Hi! do you have a Top 5 for wireless transmiter/reciever for the In Ear Monitors?
not yet...but I love this idea for a video...stay tuned! and thanks for the idea
Great video, I'm looking to get one. Now I have a question. Do you plug them directly to you PC or do you have a separate audio interface? I saw someone recommending the Audient Evo 4 audio interface. I see people recommending these for gaming and other stuff, but do I need to configure the EQ? Or they are plug and play out of the box? Thanks
They are plug and play. You don’t need an interface unless you need to plug in a mic, or want sound going to studio monitors.
@@HeyWorshipLeader got it. Thanks
I have been using KZ EDX pro , kinda the updated version of the EDX sound cool.
A few things to mention,
1 kinda eq like a V ( pretty good for bassists or keybords
2 short cable, just regular lenght
3 rubber seals fall very often, I secure them with ciano glue
4 I threw them at the washing machine 😥😥, they keep running tho 2hs after
that's cool..thanks for sharing
Thanks for the great reviews… do you have any suggestions for transmitters/receiver systems?
Yes! Video just released: ua-cam.com/video/pfW5M2c9mYs/v-deo.html
Nice roundup, the only gripe I have will every single off the shelf IEM is the stupid round tips provided. The holes in your ears are oval, so getting a proper seal is a nightmare! I have seen oval tips available separately now, but why don't manufacturers supply them? I have had a 3 different noise-cancelling earphones/buds (won't call them IEMs) from Bose, and they all fit perfectly straight from the box. Oval tips to match the shape of your ear, and those 'stay hear' things on top make them comfortable enough to wear literally all day- and I have. Bose stopped making cabled earphones some time ago, and Bluetooth is useless for stage use, so Bose are out of the game they could excel at.
Recently bought a pair of custom moulded dual driver IEMs, and while the fit is perfect, the sound quality for the crazy price is just shocking- apart from the reasonable bass, they sound like those crappy earphones you get free with your mobile phone! Will be making a video about them in the not too distant future...
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Must be a HUGE market, cos there are THOUSANDS of IEM choices, my god!
for real
I used Shure IEMs of various models for close to 20 years, most recently SE425s. I'm currently using a pair of Fiio FH-1s that were 25% the price, came with a hard case, and sound equally as good. The cable is nicer too, and I haven't had to replace it in two years.
I also have a pair of $20 KZ ZSN Pros that are absolutely ridiculous for the price. No case, and the cable definitely feels cheap. but you don't notice in use and they sound great.
yeah,...the budget stuff has really gotten good!
Kz ZVX, KZ ZNA, KZ Castor, Cca Polaris, lately they have made a lot of great IEM. TRN also Orca, Conch, Rosefinch
yeah...there are a lot of good options nowadays
You sound like you’re manic. Relax.
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I've had the KZ AS10 for over a year, but I like them so much that I've only used them as headphones (bought the bluetooth adapter). I can't bring myself to take them out of my room.... Maybe I'll get the DQS? Thank you Sir!
Where do you find the DQS without a built in microphone?
amzn.to/3NN2NeX
I really Love Blon -03 sound, I never liked Harsh Piercing Treble ,
what would you recommend? I am looking for something similar to Blon-03 Sound signature
KBear Ks2
IMHO:
CCA CRA @ $14
7Hz Zero @ $15
Tangzu Wan ER @$16
Tripowin Lea @ $25
KZ PR1 Pro @ $60
Tin HiFi T3+ @ $65
Truthear HEXA @ $80
NiceHCK F1@ $135
Shuoer S12 Pro @ $140
Hidizs MP145 @ $145
Moondrop KATO @ $175
What happens if we connect this handsfree to the mobile phone?
If you get the in ear cable with the microphone in it, it tends not to work well with an in ear monitor. The in ear is stereo and is TRS where as the phone connection is TRRS.
Great video! I’m getting ready to make my first IEM purchase, but have one big holdup: sizing. I’m 5’6”, so have smallish ears (nothing crazy though). So I’m wondering if BASN, KZ or even CCA have a good chance at fitting. It seems like the CCA and KZ brands tend to run on the chunkier side. Do you have any feel for the fit of various types. Probably end up with a trial and error process, although I’d prefer to avoid that as much as possible! I’ve been looking at the BMaster, CCA C12, and KZ ZS10 Pro.
I've been using these a lot recently: SIMGOT ELM6 (amzn.to/42TWNqR) And they are pretty small. I also like the SIMGOT EA500 which are about the same size, just a little heavier, but also sound a little better: amzn.to/42THKxr
Wow, Linsoul has the market cornered! I'm taking a good look at those...I imagine the ones that I mentioned are pretty big, in your experience? Thank you so much for your help...you do great work!
What about the clear tune monitors ce110?
Great video and explanation. I'd consider anything under $200 US is pretty cheap for any piece of kit in the music/recording industry.
Late getting to the show, but I wanted to make sure I heard you right. I play bass at our church and I use the KZ AS10's. I am looking for another set of IEM's. I like KZ and would like to stick with them, KZ ZAR would give me a little better low end than the AS10's? Thanks for the video BTW, much appreciated
I think so...they just seem better all the way around even as I've spent more time with them since this video
How are The ZARs
@@deezy1865 I do like them. In fact for the money they are pretty top notch to be honest. The single driver hurt a little in regard to mix. But for me, I only need to hear 4 other inputs in my mix so it’s actually perfect for that. Honestly for the money, I can’t complain at all. The low end is great.
Thank You 🙏
Cca pla 13 and Truthear x Crinacle-Zero red
Which one better and pls suggest with DAC
Pls help
I’ve never used any of those but if I do I’ll let you know
How many db do the KZ DQS reduce? Are they suitable for metal bands live use?
definitely...I;m not sure on how much they reduce tho
Awesome review…What do you do with all of them after you review them?
Usually give them away to people on my worship team :)
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Can you move your hands more slowly please. Hard to see
thanks for the insight
I am interested in Hybrid earphone Can i go with KZ ZAT ?
The ZST? It's the cheapest...Or did you mean the ZAR? It's good but more expensive but also worth the money if you have it
@@HeyWorshipLeader KZ ZAT is new version
Kz As10… cord sucks. Buy an extra one. The tip sucks so bad it’s too big. Low end isn’t great. More for kids and controlled top end that’s all.
God bless you, thank you for this I really needed it🙏💪💪
Glad to help
I’m an electric guitarist and had Sure 215 and then tried the AS10. I as able to hear delays with the AS10’s that I couldn’t hear with the Sure. Plus they lasted longer than the Sure’s. Sure lasted a year and the AS10 are over 4 years old and get used almost every weekend for hours.
DQ series sound great i agree. But they are so uncomfortable after only 10 to 15 minutes. The big bump on the housing is a terrible design and causes a lot of discomfort. So much so I had to grind it off so my money was not wasted. They are a ergonomic nightmare.
All these months later what is your long term opinion of the KZ ZAR?
1st pair for the worship team vocalist. Out of the ones you reviewed in your video, which would you suggest. Under $200 is good.
I loved this video man and I'm trying to between between the Bmaster and the Truthear Hexas. Which one do you recommend getting?
Thank you so much
For you guys don't know in asia we have shopee that have really cheap price, kz qds only 7$ 😂
Random question, but what vertical lights are you using on the back wall? They look great.
Amazon lists the DQS as a semi-open design. Does that affect its isolation? Can you provide any comment on the isolation/noise-reduction of all of these?
I saw that but did not hear any. AND I'm looking for an open back set of in-ears! I would love to have great sound quality and still be able to talk to by band mates! Anyways, I did not notice any lack of isolation
Do they have mics? Greets
you can order them with mics
"Lets dive right in!" in the first 15 secs of the video - that's what I like to hear! :)
Are the KZ DQS suitable for a druming inears monitors? Awesome videos Dude! :D
They are definitely budget ears, but for the price, you can’t beat them. If you have more money, the KZ AS16 or I’ve really been enjoying the Sigmot ae500
depends on preferences but i suggest flat monitor for instrument monitoring
how about comparing the protection level for each
@HeyWorshipLeader Got an update on this year's best budget IEMs by any chance?
Anyone experiencing hiss on KZ Zar whenever you hit a note? When I am not playing, there’s no hiss. TIA
Thanks dude for a great review!
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gave the DQS away for free because the little bump on the inside hurt my ears after a day Lol
KZ DQS and KZ AS10, really?!
KZ ZS10 Pro X THE BEST ONE
I need to try that one...maybe they'll send it to me :)
KZ ZS10 Pro X sound is unbelievable
How do you feel about Shure brand in-ear monitor for vocalists?
Any recommendation, as a drummer, Xvive T9 vs KZ pro 10, which is the best fit? Is it worth spending $100 more for Xvive T9
So many of these are brand new...so early doors stuff...not proven...nah!!
The Kz S10's can be found on eBay new for 19 dollars.
Jumped all over without finishing. Gave up
I got one in mind 😎 nvm it too cheap lol but it the DCMEKA AO9
Which of these would you recommend for dj-ing?!
oh this video was sponsored. that makes more sense. i thought this was an elaborate troll
When a supposed "budget" IEM recommendations consists of mostly KZ products, you know not to follow it
These are the ones they sent me and the ones I had,...never claimed to have every in-ear made...if you have suggestions, let me know
@@HeyWorshipLeader KZ IEMs tend to favor a more "exciting" tuning than a neutral one. This leads to exaggerated bass and highs that may not represent what really is coming from the source. It was only until they dabbled in the budget neutral tuning space recently with the KZ ZVX. Also, KZ was exposed in the past as having fake multiple driver IEMs (which was later revealed to have only the dynamic driver working after all).
If you want recommendations, here are some budget IEMs with neutral tuning currently available:
- 7Hz Salnotes Zero
- Tangzu Wan'Er
- Truthear Hola
- maybe the KZ ZVX, if you want to stick with KZ
All of the above are ~$20, maybe even less in some stores like Linsoul.
If you want a bit more bass, then the Truthear Zero is fine, although this is more expensive at ~$35
Thank you so mouch. After your Video i bought the Basn inears. Im very glad. They sonds better than the Shure vor 113 Euro.
Can't really call them budget at 189 dollars. Budget for most people would be considered under 70 or 80
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Hey, can you try the Popcorn Bass X9 Pro?
Hello Jimmy. Thanks for the great vid! What tips do most of these have (foam or rubber)? Most of our team uses the old tried and true KZ ZSTs but we switch out the stock rubber tips for foam to get a better seal. Wondering if using foam tips on all of these might have “leveled the playing field” a bit more and affected your assessments. Thanks again and take care.
Hi Jimmy, I'm an amateur drummer and I'm hesitant about the BASN Master or the KZ Pro, which one do you think I could choose.
Thank you for your feedback Rui from Luxembourg (Small country in Europe)
budget???
Man Great channel also, thanx for sharing but wow so many options out there, i was going to get the SIMGOT EML6 and now im watching another video, just got more confuse. hehe Cheers! Best regards
I'd like to know how would you recommend these for gaming and just listening to music casually
For the BASN, put the plugs in your ears first, then rotate the cable behind your ears. Because they spin 360, you don’t have to consider cable position while putting them in.
I have a pair. They don’t sound good to me. Blanket feel. Good bass and decent highs. The high-mids are not there. Makes everything sound bagged. Guitar tones don’t sound as textured as they should.
AMAZING VIDEO BRO. GREAT COMPARISON
Thanks a ton!
Anything under $200 is considered budget.. Bhahah. Nah mate, Not with the current Chifi market. $25-$70 maybe..
On the scale of $14 KZ's all the way to $3,600 64 Ears Fourte', any set at $200 is in the bottom 6% of the spending range...that's budget. Not to mention custom molds
L Brokie, 200 less budget
Cut the straw,…say wit…can you elaborate that?!
I've never done it...but some people have said that you can cut about a 1/4 inch off the end of a straw and slide that on the cable to use as a cinch
@@HeyWorshipLeader oh…a chin slider lol nice 👍 😀
Thank you, really useful review !
"budget"
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I've been using the old Shure SE215's since....forever. I tried some $100 Westones that got stepped on before that. I find that as a bass player (mostly) what makes the biggest difference is using as long a foamy tip as I can find so it gets down in my ear. The little rubber things just never do it for me. I recently got the 3 driver Drumeo ear buds. Not sure who makes them but they look very similar to some of these and the case is identical to the 2nd pair. Unfortunately they take a different size foam ear piece and I can't find one long enough to really work. I usually end up back with the Shures eventually.
I had 215s for like 5 years, I just got KZ AS16 Pros which are less than half price and sound waaaay better
How would the KZ ZAR sound against the Shure SE215? I dont know which to get 😢 currently using KZ ZS10 Pro
What do you find lacking in the ZS10's? What instrument do you play? Would you recommend them for bassists?
I’ve been using KZ ZAX iem for a while now, they’re definitely worth a mention. Great for me anyway as a bass player, lots of bottom end but with the clarity of mid and high end eq. Highly recommend
I really enjoyed watching this very educational video, many thanks! I'm an advanced age mainly electric guitar player on my worship team and using CCA 10's. They are a big step up from the Shure SE215's I was using, but I'm still not very happy with the tonality of my guitar using the CCA's. I also sing backup, so I have pretty much the whole Aviom mix in my ears and need to hear the vocals clearly. I'm leaning toward getting the KZ AS 10 or ZAR, possibly the AS 16 Pro. Which of these might you recommend for my situation, or do you have any alternate ideas? Seems like KZ has new models every week, hard to keep up. Thanks 🙂
I have the KZ AS-10's and I have to say I was impressed with the sound quality for the price... as with all, good quality foam inserts are a must. Set lasted about a year of everyday use, then one of the internal connections became loose, probably could have disassembled and repaired it, but for the cost, I just got another set... at least I have spare parts for the future maybe 🤣
What did you get?
IEMs are awesome, but iem tips are such stressful rabbit hole.
Agreed!
Do you use iem with a beltpack?? And wich one??
I commented about the Pelican 1010 Micro Case and then I saw you have the link. I have two because they are roomy and great protection. I even replaced the knockoff case I got with my custom molds for that.
So does the KZ- have a USB-C type for my pixel 7?
I'm sure you can buy an adapter...but there isn't one like that in the case