Very good sound.It is less organic and airy, for example,than a T3 plus (for me the best midrange priced iem)and less energetic than Olina .But the timbre is very good,good subbass and treble without sibilances,good for me.A very enjoyable experience,worth every cent and more.
They sound very natural compared to EDXU and CRA+, I really like them, plus trimming that upper treble makes them very analogish sounding, one of the best KZ so far.
I doubted your comment, But your quite right, These are very close to T3 plus, Stock tuning I'd say is better on the T3 plus, But a few minutes with PEQ on the qudelix and they sound as good if not better because they have a considerably wider stage than the T3's, A surprisingly capable driver for the price it seems, Good for the price is an understatement.
I am curious to learn what other music lovers think about this set vs Moondrop Chu vs Tripowin Mele. Those sets are nearly the same price at the moment. KZ ESX is the less expensive.
Thanks Vortex as always for the excellent review. I haven't bought a kz since the ba10s I purchased before Xmas. If you were to recommend one kz this year would this be it?
@@VortexReviews1 I should have written so far this year. Apologies. Really tempted to pull the trigger on the zes. Wispy and wide soundstage. Hard to beat kz. If only you could trust them too.......
Hey Vortex, I currently have the EDX Ultra, should I get these for a "step up" or do you have any other recommendation that's similar to the ESX? Love the reviews
These measure very close to the TRN TA1 Max on your graph and Ian's graphs - which one would you choose between the ESX and TA1 Max for an all rounder without considering the price?
@@VortexReviews1 ohh.i plug in into my huawei p30 headphone jack. The bl03 don't have any hissing but the cras and dq6 do. Bl03+aet07 fits perfectly for me 👌
How would you compare this with the Moondrop Chu’s? I generally listen to classical music and studio Ghibli soundtracks Also, is it comfortable to sidesleep with these
Last month I got CRA+ arround 15,5 USD (in my country) including shipping, 1 year warranty, and small pocket. Is it worth to upgrade to KZ ESX (arround 30USD in my country)?
lol, zas has exaggerated bass and overpriced considering the build quality that is full plastic. ESX is the best option/ or EDA Balance (buy separately)
@@VortexReviews1 that's great. I actually decided on instead of just the BLON05s I got two IEMs. For the same price Chu and Vesna. Trying out the Vesna right now. I love this hobby so two of the better ones is more important to me than one. I need to get the big ones like Mest, OHIO, Midnight at some point. Love listening to a bunch of audiophile stuff. Have a good one.
@@ahmedwael3019 EdX Ultra does have wide soundstage CRA has better soundstage clarity Overall Both are very sharp CRA is harsh EDX Ultra is more piercing I have 2 EdX Ultra 1 is lacking treble and bass One has muddy bass and lot of treble at 11-12 khz Which makes sssss sounds very sharp and piercing
I joked about them releasing upgrades before the old stuff arrives and now it's happened to me. I still haven't received my CRA+, I ordered it within days of release!
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Very good sound.It is less organic and airy, for example,than a T3 plus (for me the best midrange priced iem)and less energetic than Olina .But the timbre is very good,good subbass and treble without sibilances,good for me.A very enjoyable experience,worth every cent and more.
Indeed and glad you like it.
They sound very natural compared to EDXU and CRA+, I really like them, plus trimming that upper treble makes them very analogish sounding, one of the best KZ so far.
I agree with that 100%
What do you think about them compared to EDA Balanced?
@@trulysinful Eda balanced have less bass but are more aggressive in the treble and sound more artificial than the ESX.
@@VortexReviews1 Thanks. My right CRA stopped working overnight for no reason so I'm looking for a replacement.
@@trulysinful Can you get a refund or replacement?
Man, this thing is in the league of T3+ sound wise, build and comfort. I thought EDX was best bang per money, but this is even better, I'm gobsmacked.
Indeed! ESX is great value for money!
ESX or EDA balanced? Please suggest.
@@charongrayi4863 you have to ask Vortex as a separate comment under video, he will not be notified as you responded to my comment.
@@charongrayi4863 ESX
I doubted your comment, But your quite right, These are very close to T3 plus, Stock tuning I'd say is better on the T3 plus, But a few minutes with PEQ on the qudelix and they sound as good if not better because they have a considerably wider stage than the T3's, A surprisingly capable driver for the price it seems, Good for the price is an understatement.
Nice to see them now including shopping trolley coins with their products.
Indeed lol
@@VortexReviews1I've recently discovered it makes a pretty classy golf marker 😛
@@philipm.4738 I like that :)
Thanks man, you are first one to make review of them. I ordered one, cant wait.
Thanks for the trust and hope you like it.
Got mine today. It's sounds surprisingly good. Used my silver and gold cable, boom it sounds so good with Tidal Hifi 😁
Glad you like it :D
Awesome review! Thanks man
Thanks for the kind words!
I am curious to learn what other music lovers think about this set vs Moondrop Chu vs Tripowin Mele. Those sets are nearly the same price at the moment. KZ ESX is the less expensive.
Mele same price with chu ? Can you send me the link ?
@@namnguyentran2285 He meant Léa probably
Great review, big thx
Thanks very much.
Great review brother 👍
I've KZ ZST X & CCA CST.. is it worth buying ESX or EDA BALANCED ? Please suggest.
Thanks and I would go for the ESX
Thanks Vortex as always for the excellent review. I haven't bought a kz since the ba10s I purchased before Xmas. If you were to recommend one kz this year would this be it?
I would say this one at the moment but who knows what future models will be like.
@@VortexReviews1 I should have written so far this year. Apologies.
Really tempted to pull the trigger on the zes. Wispy and wide soundstage. Hard to beat kz. If only you could trust them too.......
@@gercollins1520 No need to apologise for that. I would go for the ESX over the ZES. I can trust them with single driver units.
Hey Vortex, I currently have the EDX Ultra, should I get these for a "step up" or do you have any other recommendation that's similar to the ESX? Love the reviews
Hi and thanks and just keep what you have at the moment.
These measure very close to the TRN TA1 Max on your graph and Ian's graphs - which one would you choose between the ESX and TA1 Max for an all rounder without considering the price?
Maybe the ESX as it was an easier fit but I do like the sound of both. The TA1 might be ever so slightly more refined sounding.
Thanks vortex for the review. I've the dq6 and cras ,both for them hiss . Does this hiss too? Btw how does this compare to dq6 and bl03?
The hiss is a source problem. I no longer own the DQ6 but the DQ6s is a good option. Bl03 has weaker technical performance and is a harder fit .
@@VortexReviews1 ohh.i plug in into my huawei p30 headphone jack. The bl03 don't have any hissing but the cras and dq6 do. Bl03+aet07 fits perfectly for me 👌
@@andrewlim3284 BL03 is less sensitive than the other two.
@@VortexReviews1 thanks!
@@andrewlim3284 No problem.
Focusing on only wider soundstage, so it's wider then blon 03 and cra, I already having blone 03 and cra
Not sure if it is wider than those but they are all good sounding ones to be honest.
@@VortexReviews1 sorry for asking again my budget only 70$ below, what would you recommend for larger soundstage in any iem, thax for the replay 💖
@@BalaMurugan-sx6kh I think the CRA had the biggest stage from and KZ followed by the CRA+ and EDX Ultra which were very close.
Are the ESX's better than blon and cra in terms of sound and technicalities?
@@jericholegend6576 yes it is. ESX (imo) is like cheaper Tripowin Mele, same bass quantity with better treble & technicalities
How would you compare this with the Moondrop Chu’s? I generally listen to classical music and studio Ghibli soundtracks
Also, is it comfortable to sidesleep with these
Chu is more neutral than this and has less bass. No detachable cable as well.
Merhaba,
Bu kulaklık güzel bir bas deneyimi sunuyor mu?
Last month I got CRA+ arround 15,5 USD (in my country) including shipping, 1 year warranty, and small pocket. Is it worth to upgrade to KZ ESX (arround 30USD in my country)?
I prefer the ESX over the CRA+ and it's not worth more money.
Is this an upgrade from the ZSN Pro X? I've been using the Pro X, and I wonder if this will sound similar or better to that one
I have not tried that model but this is a good one.
Hi , what headphones to choose for gaming ? KZ ESX or KZ ZAS ! ? Thanks' a lot for your answer !
I don't game with IEMs but I prefer the sound of the ESX over the ZAS.
lol, zas has exaggerated bass and overpriced considering the build quality that is full plastic. ESX is the best option/ or EDA Balance (buy separately)
@@fate5806 Indeed.
Is there an immersive bass rumble when you listen to them in movies?
There was indeed.
BLON 05S or ESX for rock, EDM, synth, metal, and Electronic music? Or does the ESX not fairly compete with BLON 05S? Thanks.
I have not listened to the BL05s in a long time sorry.
@@VortexReviews1 thanks for the reply.
@@MR.ROBOTVOLTRON No problem and don't want to mislead you.
@@VortexReviews1 that's great. I actually decided on instead of just the BLON05s I got two IEMs. For the same price Chu and Vesna. Trying out the Vesna right now. I love this hobby so two of the better ones is more important to me than one. I need to get the big ones like Mest, OHIO, Midnight at some point. Love listening to a bunch of audiophile stuff. Have a good one.
@@MR.ROBOTVOLTRON Have fun with this hobby and I never tried the Vesna.
I don't have much experience with CIEMs, tried one EDX pro and it sounds piercing. does the ESX solve this problem?
Yes.
@@VortexReviews1 thanks for answering.. I just ordered one. Cheers!
@@Sync262 No problem at all and nice one!
the last kz i had was the zex pro, what’s the difference between esx and that one?
ESX has more bass and sounds more natural.
@@VortexReviews1 sweet i just ordered one
@@syneresis Nice one and thanks for the trust!
which one is the best?? EDX pro, Ultra or ESX??? now compared esx vs cra, cra+... what do you think??
Too many to compare but my favourite are the KZ EDA Balanced, KZ ESX. Ultra and CRA+ are very similar and can sound a bit artificial.
This or the CHU ..? For Jpop and some classic jazz in long periods
I would say ESX but I only tried it with some Jazz.
@@VortexReviews1
Ok thanks .. Do you have another recommendations..?
@@IDarlinSS I don't listen to those genres but the ESX is a good option for the price.
Even a better tuning sound than KZ DQ6S? (Regardless of the driver controversy)
I would not say better but different. The DQ6s are a little smoother sounding.
Is this better than zex pro/crn?
I prefer it more than that one.
Would you say these are better than KZ ZEX? At least better for electronic music?
I prefer the ESX over the ZEX for electronic music.
@@VortexReviews1 heyyo, juz wondering, would u prefer esx over zex for rock and acoustic music as well?
@@xiujk71 ESX in my opinion is a better pick than the ZEX but I just had the CCA Lyra arrive which I will be testing soon.
@@VortexReviews1 icic, thanks alot
i guess i'll wait for yr lyra review first xDD
@@xiujk71 Thanks for the trust and hopefully next week.
How is the sound stage compared to CRA+ and EDX ultra
Not as big.
@@VortexReviews1 the edx ultra has a bigger stage?
@@ahmedwael3019 Yes over the ESX.
@@ahmedwael3019 EdX Ultra does have wide soundstage
CRA has better soundstage clarity Overall
Both are very sharp
CRA is harsh EDX Ultra is more piercing
I have 2 EdX Ultra 1 is lacking treble and bass
One has muddy bass and lot of treble at 11-12 khz
Which makes sssss sounds very sharp and piercing
@@VortexReviews1 Sorry man. You ain't being honest or you don't really know what soundstage is.
LCP driver ??
Not sure to be honest.
any comparison with the same price point..?
You mean a separate video?
@@VortexReviews1 not really.
but if there's a demand for it.
@@HanaOuka_ Fair enough.
Are these any good for gaming does anyone know
Fine for casual gaming but they are bassy.
Would you say buying ESX be a waste of money if I already have Olina?
Think of this as different pair of shoes;every one has its own charming😊
@@hb6266 Gotcha =) But I'm thinking like, does it do *anything* better than Olina?
It has more bass and a smoother tuning than the Olina. I agree with Hector and these are good as a beater pair due to the lower value.
@@VortexReviews1 can ESX stand toe to toe with the big boys like OH10, Airship?
@@Mykeoguns Not tried the OH10 and a no to the Airship.
Is this better than the dq6s?
Tuning is a bit different but the ESX has more comfortable shell and the DQ6s has a smoother treble.
is this good for laptop gaming like valorant?
I would say no as it has lots of bass.
Bass sever biriyim. Ama müzik içindeki detayı duymayı da çok seviyorum. 30 dolar bütçem var ne önerirsiniz
Probably the KZ ESX.
@@VortexReviews1 Teşekkür ederim galiba alacağım. KZ ZEX PRO alacaktım sonra vazgeçtim KZ EDA alayım 3 kulaklık olsun dedim ve ondan da vazgeçtim :)
@@Yusufisk44 EDA trio is good if you want 3 different flavours but the EDA Balanced and the KZ ESX are nice options.
@@VortexReviews1 KZ ZEX PRO hakkında ne düşünüyorsunuz? İlk çıktığında çok övülüyordu.
@@Yusufisk44 It is a good enough set but can be bright in the treble.
Better than the ZSX ????
I prefer it over the ESX.
Kz esx or cra+?
I prefer the ESX but CRA+ has slightly less bass and more treble extension.
kz should release the good stuff earlier, what a meme every 2 months upgrading
I agree and they release too much stuff.
I joked about them releasing upgrades before the old stuff arrives and now it's happened to me. I still haven't received my CRA+, I ordered it within days of release!
@@JonnyMorgan18 It sucks but I haven't heard of anything new happening yet.
KZ and Audiophile should not be mentioned in the same sentence. KZ has had too many opportunities in years past to get it Right. I'll Pass!
Fair enough 👍
is it plug and play for Android phone users? it's my first time buying an iem. What other equipment shoul i need to listen to music using this iem?
You should only need this if your phone has the 3.5mm port.