KinboofiKZ ZS10 Earbuds Headphone, in Ear Monitor Hybrid 4 Balanced Armature and 1 Dynamic Driver Earphone with Detachable 2 Pins Cable for MP3 Player, Android Smart Devices (with Mic, Black)……

The media could not be loaded.  Knowledge Xenith, better known as KZ, has been growing increasingly popular due to their incredible price to performance iem’s. Over the past few years, their KZ-ZS lineup has turned many heads due to their extremely low prices but high driver count. Their newest model, the KZ ZS-10, has pushed KZ’s ideals even further with a total driver count of 10 drivers, or 4 balanced armatures and one dynamic in each earpiece. But how do the iem’s sound? I’ll spare you the suspense, and just tell you outright that it sounds ridiculously good for the price. Let’s get into the details.Fit/Isolation:Fit and isolation are things that someone needs to consider when buying an iem. Lucky for everyone, the KZ ZS-10’s have a very natural shape to them, and it tends to sit flush in your ear. The provided ear tips allow them to fit any number of ear canals, and the isolation is very much above average due to the faceplates cupping the inside of your ear. In this department, I think KZ made a good conscious choice to remove any edges (such as from their KZ-ZS5/6 line) or complicated universal earshapes, and just settle with a simple universal design.Accessories:The accessories that the KZ ZS10’s come with this time around are a bit of a surprise. The star tips that most KZ’s ship with are present here as well, but the iem’s come with a nice upgraded copper-looking cable that is braided. This is a nice addition, and one that really shows why the KZ ZS-10 is the current flagship of the KZ lineup.Sound:Finally, we come to the sound of the KZ ZS-10’s. Overall, the iem’s have a laid back and darker sound signature. In short, they’re non-fatiguing and generally very pleasant to listen to. They tend to smooth over bad recordings, unlike some other iem’s that really reveal the faults in poor quality recordings. However, as usual for KZ, the KZ ZS-10 shows plenty of technical prowess, and really is a price to performance proposition that is to be reckoned with.The high’s are the most notable change and departure from the KZ-ZS5 and 6. One of the biggest complaints for the ZS-5/6’s that many people noted was that they were “treble cannons”. For long listening sessions, people might grow fatigued or if you were treble sensitive, they might not have been for you. However, with the ZS-10’s, KZ has clearly listened to consumer feedback. The high’s have been significantly smoothed out and are no longer piercing and sibilant.The mid’s on the on the ZS-10’s are clean and balanced. Not too forward, but not too recessed either. For vocal performances, the ZS-10’s are no slouch. They will bring emotion and clarity, but the voices are not in your face. This is due to the KZ ZS-10’s having quite a nice soundstage, which could possibly be the largest in their entire lineup.The bass is here on the the ZS-10’s, and it’s here in spades. While not as boomy as some of the other dynamic offerings, it has serious presence but is controlled. Bass has great timbre and rumble, so you feel the music unlike some balanced armatures making the bass seem flat and boring.Overall, the ZS-10 has a bigger soundstage than a lot of iems, non fatiguing highs, great mid and bass response, and is overall a very cohesive package. The laid back sound signature will please lots of people, and the new cable that comes with the ZS-10’s offers an attractive and durable solution that really shows KZ is stepping up their game.Comparisons:So I’ve talked about how competent the KZ ZS-10 is so far on its own, but how does it compare to other in ear monitors around its price point?~ZS-10 vs ZSR:One of KZ’s most popular offerings is the KZ ZSR’s. Though the ZSR’s are very affordable, they always offer an amazing price to performance ratio. However, I do highly prefer the ZS10’s over them. Though the high’s on the ZSR’s are more sparkly, they are also still a little fatiguing. The ZS10’s are an iem that I can listen to endlessly. The ZSR’s are also much more congested in sound staging, while the ZS10’s have a wide open and more airy presentation. Lastly, the ZSR’s bass is indeed very powerful and boomy, but it’s a bit less controlled than the ZS10’s. Overall, the ZSR’s are still a terrific option if you cannot afford the more expensive ZS-10’s~ZS-10 vs 1More Triple:One of the hallmarks of entry level hifi, the 1more Triple was one of the first iems widely released as a statement that everyone can afford audiophile quality earphones. The 3 driver hybrid iem really cemented it as a standout in the $100 range. However, next to the ZS-10’s, they might only win on the build quality front. In terms of sound, the ZS-10 is on a completely different level in terms of technical prowess and balance. The 1more triple has muddier bass, is more congested and confused in the staging, and just overall offers a lower level of technical ability (micro details and macrodetail). The 1More Triple is still a very competent earphone, but the ZS-10’s simply are a far superior iem at more than $40 less.Conclusion/TL;DR:So should you get these earphones? If you have $60, it’s a no brainer. You’ll have to pay upwards to 10 times the price to find something that you might consider an upgrade. It’s truly deserving of being an audiophile quality in ear, and along with its lovable sound signature and micro/macro detailing, it really shouldn’t be only $60. It’s an iem anyone who just wants to listen to music.(Music from video from Bensound)

KZ ZS10: Genres I listen to: Pop, R&B, Hip Hop, AcousticFirst Impressions: The KZ ZS10 are beautiful IEMs. I personally chose the red and black, but the blue ones are also quite stunning. For the price they come at, it is rare to find 4 balanced drivers and 1 dynamic driver in an IEM. The braided cable is also a nice touch. I started by running it through some of the songs I tend to listen to the most but I’ll touch on that later.Fit/Isolation: The KZ ZS10 are actually extremely comfortable. They come with the usual small, medium, and large rubber tips. I always use the smallest available and so far they have been great. I hope to try out Comply foam tips on them as well, but currently do not have any on me. At the gym, they remained securely in my ears throughout the workout.As for isolation, it does a decent job of blocking out noise. At home I can barely hear the clutter of my mechanical keyboard as I type this. At the gym as well, I could easily block out distractions without turning the volume up too loud.Sound: I tested the KZ ZS10 both on my computer set up which just consists of a dragonfly red, and my iPhone 8+. My ears have a love-hate relationship with bass because often headphones/earbuds emphasize volume of bass and not quality. However, I can gladly say that these headphones have quality bass that sounds punchy, but does not overpower the rest of the track. Vocals are surprisingly clear for the price that these come at. For separation, each individual voice and instrument are definitively apart and each can be heard without strain. It is easy for the treble to be an afterthought, and as a result for the highs seem to be “muted”. Once again, these IEMs do not disappoint and they do not suffer from that issue.Comparisons:Shozy Zero: From memory, the Shozy zero in my opinion suffered a ton from microphonics and it got rather annoying when walking around. The KZ ZS10 have little to no micophonics and it remains unnoticiable to me. Another comparison to make between them is that the Shozy are definitely a warmer and great in the low end. However the mids and highs could vary between the source and I feel that the KZ ZS10 is more consistent across various sources.CIEMs (JH16): These are my current IEMs that I normally use while at a desk. Considering the retail for the JH16 V2 Pros retail for $1499, the KZ ZS10 are shockingly close. I’ve often debated selling my JH16s and these IEMs may push me to finally do so. For me personally, the JH16 while overall has a great overall sound they often just lack a level of excitement for me. The KZ ZS10 has a sound that seems to make the music pop and seem more energetic. So while the JH16 certainly is a great IEM, the KZ ZS10 fair quite well in comparison for being a tiny fraction of the price of the JH16.VE Monks: Not as comparable as the last two since it is a $5 earbud, but has a great reputation. I thought to include it since it is a popular choice for a beater, and is currently what I use whenever I’m on the go. I actually think the mids between both are rather comparable, but the KZ ZS10 have the advantage of isolation and the bass is much more impressive. However, these are things to expect when comparing IEMs and earbuds. The monks high end has never really impressed me too much either.Lasting Thoughts:The KZ ZS10 are a steal at their price. The look, sound, and comfort could easily be priced at three times the price. It’s an overused phrase but these are definitely great bang for your buck IEMs. The price to quality ratio is astounding, and I’m happy I took the chance on them. I would gladly recommend them to long time audiophiles like myself to casual listeners who just want to listen to their music without breaking the bank.

KZ is starting to up their game, and it's clear they are listening to customer feedback.Audio:This IEM has strayed the farthest from the typical KZ steep V-shaped signature, but I don't think that's a bad thing at all. I think it's interesting that KZ has started to respond to some listeners complaints about some of the harshness of the treble on certain models. This was particularly prominent on the ZS6. Like all of the KZ IEMs, I recommend a bit of tweaking on the EQ to tame any unpleasantness in any one area of the frequency response. However, with the ZS10, KZ has made a pretty balanced sound signature, though still remaining slightly V-shaped. It's really hard for me to find anything really lacking in the sound. The addition of the dynamic driver, similar to the ZSR, brings a natural tone missing in the all balanced armature driver IEMs. Having said that, if I must complain, the high-end is almost a bit too recessed. It's almost as if in taming the highs, KZ overcompensated a bit. This is nothing a quick EQ adjustment can't resolve. For the price, the quality of the sound is really hard to beat.Build and Aesthetics:What can I say. These are some of the coolest looking IEMs I've seen. I love the custom PCB being visible. The quality of the shells seems decent. The thing that sets these apart from KZ's previous IEMs, is that they've actually included a quality braided cable which was once was an upgrade option that many would purchase separately.Comfort:These earbuds are very comfortable once the correct tip size is used. I prefer to use foam tips in general with IEMs instead of the silicon tips that come with the item. If you are familiar with the KZ ZSR, to my ears, the fit feels about the same. Although, side-by-side the ZS10 is bigger.

Sounds pretty good and have lasted me a year so far, but the ear tips that it comes with are bad.

Confortable i dont feal them at all , the sound quality is amazing i can hear evry detail i tried a loot of song different type of music alwais clear n crisp ,+ noise cancel work perfect i cant hear anything

The sound is good and they fit well in my ears.