@@emiliosagichnicht7521 the channel is meant for those who play in a church worship team/group, as mentioned in the first few seconds of the video. As a non religious person, the video was still super helpful, despite not personally being a part of a church worship team :)
Man it is already a couple of years that I am following these tutorials For worship musicians. And let me tell you they are the best tutorials about music studio and live gigs around. Great explanations! thank you very much!
One question, the kz in ear in amazon comes in 2 types with mic and without mic. Their prizes varies a lot, are there any difference in quality? Please explain.
If you are using them as in-ear monitors stay away from the built-in mic cables, they can cause some issues depending on what system you use for monitors.
Bought my KZ ZS10 pro's a week ago and they're the best sounding things I've ever put on my ears. No matter the price. Considering they're only $45 , it's not even a question if it's a buy. I also have ES 4s, don't recommend not good. The ZS5'S are incredible for the price, but ZS10 pros are best.
I just got a pair of KZ ZS10 Pros and I think they’re fantastic. With dozens of choices out there, your reviews helped tremendously. You saved me about $100 and many hours of research.
@@sktakis Yes I have several KZs, both the dual driver and the 5 driver. For the price (around $23), the KZ ZST Pros are awesome. I would get those before spending more!
As someone new to the audio scene, my KZ ZSN Pro X already sound superb, like as far as audio gear that i've tried, it's the best. Im looking to upgrade to the ZS10 pro soon. I can't imagine how much better it'd sound
Thanks for making this video. I used to own a pair of Shure SE215's but lost them a while back and need some new replacements. The SE215's were pretty good but I found they lacked a little detail and depth of bass. Having had a look at your video I'm torn between the KZ ZS10 Pro and TFZ T2. Whichever model I end up going for I would look to upgrade the ear tips and cable. How do these compare to the Shure SE215? Which has the least harsh sound? Thanks
Switched from 215's to KZ AS10's today, and wow! They sound significantly better. Personally I don't agree that 215's are comfortable and an easy fit... I've been struggling to keep them in my ears for years now, constantly having to push them back in to get a seal and hear the low end, no matter which tips I use. I'm really impressed with the AS10's, which sound significantly better to me, and kept a perfect seal all service.
I’m assuming you probably tried a few of the different size/material tips with the 215s? I am fortunate that I’ve never had an issue with the 215s (or 315s); I found the foam tips to be the best for getting rid of stage noise and are incredibly comfortable, I’ve worn them for literally hours on end with no issues. I did a huge gig (like 30,000 people) that was about 2 hours long. They stayed put despite my head banging, stage noise was a minimum (guitar cabs maxed out around me, I was playing my drums as hard and loud as I could), and I heard everything I needed to at a comfortable volume level. I’m glad the AS10s are working out for you though! I think my next step is custom molded stuff, I just don’t want to drop the coin for it lol
@@FOSSIL13drumsi totally agree.. im using 215 on my everyday gig.The first time i used it on stage, i thought i bought the fake ones. But when i started to put on the largest foam ear tip... it sounded huge.. u just need to tweak everything from the mixing board.make sure that all the sound of the instrument will come out on ur 215, or else everything will sound muffled..
I grabbed a couple of the ZS10 pros for me and my girlfriend in black and blue to use for casual listening instead of the typical stock ear buds that come with Samsung phones. I must say that we both love them for the fit and sound considering the price and compared to the galaxy buds. I think I'll be happy to try some foam tips for both of us to try for added comfort and maybe some nicer looking and feeling cables in the future.
galaxy buds, apple pods and all that that might or might not come with a phone or anything from apple is considered worst from the worst, so realy anything you would buy from big brands for same price would sound considerably better.
@@racistpixel1017 yeah your right comparing them to trash is going to be a obvious outcome haha. I have a pair of hifiman sundara at my destop and find that even though they have very different sound profile, the overall sound quality you can get with a iem for a relatively low amount of money compared to headphones is impressive. I'm just excited to have been so blown away by my first entry level item in the iem world, so many affordable goodness out there to try.
This was a very helpful video, super informative. I have the Shure 215’s and agree with you. They are somewhat bright and lacking in the bass department. But they are 10 years old and very comfortable. However, based on your presentation, it may be time for a change. Thank you!
I have been using Shure SE215’s with custom mould sleeves for a few years. They have served their purpose but due to the moulds not fitting properly anymore I needed to either get new moulds or try something new. Whilst the SE215’s + custom mould sleeves served their purpose, I haven’t been totally satisfied with them and after watching this and other videos I decided to try the newer KZ ZS10 Pro-X and so far I have to say I’m extremely impressed with these. They are a complete step up from the SE215’s in sound and surprisingly they fit better and I get better isolation from external sources. They also stay in place better than the custom moulds!
I have 215s and never knew about custorm moulds. I have the KV-AS10..was thinking about the KZ--ZS10 Pro X, how much low end do you hear with yours..? I'm a drummer. Now for tips, I use the good old foam tips. Got use to them when I use Foam Ear Protection at work in a printing co. LOUD.
I'm listening to this with my KZ ZS10 Pro's that I've had for about a year now and damn these things can take serious abuse. I use them for everything, travelling, doing work around the yard, you name it. Never gave me trouble and they sound solid. I'm thinking about upgrading though and the Whizzer HE01 look like a wicked pair. I'd be dope to see you review them.
can i sleep with it? wire or a plugs wont break? are realy these kz good for casual music listener who want quality audio. i mean looks like sz10 pro for 30 money sounds better than big brands 100 money offerings O_o how is that possible...
@@racistpixel1017 The wires and plugs are in just as good a condition as when I bought them aside from a bit of corrosion around the connections which are relatively easy to clean but it shows through the translucent material to an extent. Sleeping with them depends on the size and depth of your ears. I personally don't sleep with earphones so I can only theorize that they may be fine to sleep with since they're not super bulky and are quite comfortable for extended periods of time.
been using the kz zs10 pros for about a month now, theyre amazing. balanced and a bit punchy. you can really just lose yourself while listening to music. theyre swag
ER2XR(on sale $50) - very hard to top, Moondrop Aria 2(Cheaper Starfield), MoonDrop SSR(FOH and MD), and BLON BL03(Bass/Drums/Electric)- Would go with any of these over the provided list BUT they ALL are good and way better than what I started with. It is just a great time to be looking for IEMs for home, work, band, etc.
Would add the TFZ live 3 to this list... 20 dollars less than Moondrop Aria, same energy and only a little less refined. Plus they come with spinfit ear-tips.
as I'm watching this, I have the SE-215's in my ears. if you're thinking about dropping ~85 to 90 bucks on them do it, and invest like 12-19 dollars into Dekoni Gemini tips, trust me its an amazing combo
@@DonJohn87_YT After having used two pairs of them now (and not owning them anymore) I can kind of agree with this, they have decent sound and fit me really well but there are definitely better options out there for people without weird ears nothing fits in lol
Always love your reviews, David. Thanks for your hard work and commitment to your craft. Just curious, what happened the to KZ ZS5’s? We got some based on the first video, and have been very happy with them.
I’ve had a pair of M6 Pros for at least 4 or 5 years now. They’ve been awesome! I always assumed that more drivers = more clarity or general sound quality. Thanks for setting me straight on that. I do love the memory wire on mine too. They finally died as I was trying to clean out gunk and broke one tip ... I play keys, but also lead. So I need good vocals & good keys sound quality. You talked about your favourites being a scooped V EQ. Does that make them less good for vocals? What would you recommend for my context? Thanks tons! Great, thorough video.
I've had the MX2 Pros for a year and a half and wouldn't recommend Mee Audio. After almost a year I noticed the right side volume was much less than the right. They replaced them under warrantee. When I got the new one the left had much lower volume, they replaced that one. After another 6 months the right side is going out again. Their lifetime replacement program now requires that you pay for half the cost, so $50 to pay for headphones that should last longer than 6 months. I will never by Mee audio products again.
Thank you for this video. I grabbed the T2G in ear monitors for my video editing. I got them and they sound great. Thanks again for the individual reviews.
Like your well paced, laid back style of review of the budget IEMs. I have the KZ ZS10 pro. Out of the box they sound a bit bright, even harsh. However, after 200 hours burn in and swap with the foam tips, they sound so good. I could hear the details I never heard before with other earphones. I'm glad that I got the ZS10 pro.
@@divyanshraghuwanshi457 Exactly. I have a KZ ZST that hisses at me because of low impedence + high sensitivity, and after a year I don't hear the hissing anymore. I just got used to it.
I did a similar test of budget (>100 $) IEMs when my church switched to in ear monitoring. I wanted to be able to give recommendations to our volunteers and actually set up a little test fitting and listening night. Models that I’ve tested are: KZ ZST KZ ZS10 MEE M6 Pro Tin T2 Tin T2 Plus SE215 BASN Bsinger BASN Bmaster IE 40 Pro (now IE 100 Pro) Honestly, I’m baffled by some of the positive ratings you’re giving. Here’s why: I let our volunteers try the IEMs out without giving them my opinions or telling them the prices. The consensus after about 30 minutes was: Sonically, the KZ ZST and M6 Pro are utter trash. STAY AWAY FROM THEM. And I’ve tried multiple specimens of the ZSTs. Their sound signature is borderline useless because it’s an absurd V-shape. The M6 Pros have a pretty wonky frequency response and sound pretty harsh. No one liked either of these. The ZS10 suffer from the same problem as many IEMs in this price range: ...you know, not bad, but... there’s just something off about them. Sibilant sounding, and a frequency response that’s just weird enough for me to not love them. Interestingly none of our volunteers liked the SE215 either. I think their days are over (and they should be). The only ones that stood out as genuinely good sounding (both in terms of balance and clarity) were the T2 Plus (VERY impressive, even compared to my 64 Audio A3e they’re decent), the BASN Bmaster (not perfect, and on the "warmer" side, but still clear sounding and a sure way of getting a balanced, clear sound), and the IE 40 Pro - which have a pretty silly 10k emphasis to be fair, but other than that they sound pleasant and neutral enough. Plus, they are really small which is a must for a lot of women. Their only downside is that their silicone tipy don’t isolate well and they only come with medium-sized foam tips.
Do you have any recommendations for distorted rock guitar players? My experience with in ears has been pretty awful. I played with some KZs and that was the thinnest and brightest guitar tone I have ever played. I just wanted the day to end after putting them on
@@EthanRom Oh man, I feel ya. Honestly I don’t believe in IEMs for specific use cases, but I play electric guitar with a variety of tones, so I can recommend the BASN Bmaster. If you would like something with a little more treble (kinda hifi-sounding, but in a good way) check out the Tin T2 Plus (not T2 Pro). They’re AMAZING for the money, and in my opinion amazing period. Kinda made me question whether it’s necessary to spend more than $100 on IEMs. My 64 Audio A3e are definitely better, but nowhere near 13 times as good.
Thank you very much...this video saved me lots of money. I bought the ZS10 Pros and i was so surprised how awesome they sound. I wanted to buy 3 more models for my father and my nephews. Then i found out they have those with 8 Drivers and though they cost at the moment something like 90Euros compared to the 35Euros for the ZS10s i thought i go for the BEST. But the comfort on the ZS10s is already on the edge for long term usage, and you tell me now the comfort is heavier on the 16s and that the sound is not worth the upgrade. I will order more ZS10s now. Thanks buddy ! Appreciated, exactly what i was looking for ! Keep it up ! . best regards from Germany
Recently switched to iem’s for gaming and without watching any reviews on youtube i went with the KZ ZS10 pro and LOVE them! Now all my over priced headsets are collecting dust 😢 Edit* can’t really sell them too because no one likes buying used headsets.
very confusing why musicians who play in church feel the need to separate themselves by calling themselves "worship musicians" all the time. Its bizarre.
I think it has to do now with not getting confused with musicians who do any music since mostly nowadays its all about sin which ig we dont like to get entagled with but idk could be wrong
@@torretojr3102 as a church musician it just means most of our playing is in the church, which often. Means bigger stages and the need for more sound isolation. Many of us church musicians including myself don't just play at churches though it's just where I put most my time into
You should have put foam tips on all of them, that way you are judging the actual IEM, vs many different tips that might or might not fit that well thus giving extremely different sound profiles. Something to consider in the future to rule out one factor that likely has a very large influence.
You'd get the same result using one pair of rubber/silicone tips for them all except they isolate sound better so will result in a more narrow, bass heavy sound.
@@Owen-np3wf That would be another way to do it as well just to make one less variable, but are you saying the silicone tips block out more sound or the foam ones? I’ve been feeling like the foam ones block out more but I’m interested in your take. Thanks for the reply!
@@johnnyh64 the silicone tips dont allow sound to pass through them like foam does as long as they fit your ear canal properly so they can can enhance the bass a little and make the sound feel a little more closed. Its just because it not a porous, soft material. Everyone has different ears though so I think foam might be better overall to get a fit 👍
You gotta respect KZ for putting out the ZS10 pro, 10 drivers for less than 50$? That's straight bonkers man, for audio an audio layman like me, it might as well be my endgame
Review was great, thanks. But it lacks where every review lacks, sound isolation. I'm a drummer that would like not to go deaf. Wich ones gives the best isolation? (Btw I have the se215 and they fucking suck for isolation and sound is meh)
Great video, but what made you change your mind about the KZ AS16? last year video you liked them. now the real question is wish one will you recommend for a singer? I'm leaning more towards KZ AS16 or KZ AS10, please let me know what you think. thank you.
my zs10 pro life came to an end, the steel mesh came out of one of the earphones and eventually the entire steel frame tip from the plastic body breaking the wire. after several years of usage i came to the conclusion that they're not sturdy enough as with many iems & it had too bright treble of a profile to enjoy bass songs with. the volume was insanely high so never even went above 30% volume in regular use otherwise would damage my hearing in the long run. I've switched back to headphones. went with a sennheiser hd560s this time.
Question from a musician who plans to play on stages again very soon (delusional, right?😂): I ordered a pair of KZ ZSN Pro X and the sound is incredible, especially for the price. Highs feel a bit harsh at times but what truly worries me is how much louder most KZ models are to more well known brand IEM’s. As in they can go so loud they could easily mess up your hearing and when you’re being mixed by an engineer that assumes your IEM’s have “normal” loudness sensitivity things could get quite dangerous. Thoughts?
I'm confused...... One year ago in this video( ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-A9SjxuO8SjQ.html&ab_channel=SundaySounds ), you were praising the KZ AS16. And in this video you are saying that they aren't really worth it.
whiich one is really good for back up Leads aside from primary consideration of vocalist i wanted to hear the instruments and the other singer +choir) in a kind of separate/more loose sound from me. Has output the is friendly to my ear drums even though the sound of all instrument and choir combined
Comply tips don't last more than a couple of weeks. They don't isolate sound anywhere near Shure foam tips either. Don't waste your money there are better and cheaper options.
Thank you so much for the detailed review. Saves me the headache of deciding on all these options, debating between KZ ZS10 and TFZ... unless I should just drop the cash for moondrop starfield?
zst x user here and i've gigged with them for years as a guitarist/singer. Trying to find a pair to try as an "upgrade" not that i need it, more just for more enjoyment if i can find a pair. I like the subs to kick, the highs and mids to be smooth - any recommendations let me know! :)
I think it is very important to consider what you are going to use the in-ears for. I bought the KZ ZS10 PRO based on David's review, but sent it back a day later. I mainly use the earphones as a musician and I experience the bass as way too loud with too much sound pressure to play comfortably. With my Shure SE535 in-ears (of which 1 earpiece is now broken) I could play keys or bass guitar for hours without any problems with my ears or an unpleasant feeling. So the KZ ZS10 PRO indeed have a sublime sound, but for live performance it is all a bit too much
My shure se535 also broke the R side!!! the L side is failing all the time. Considering the ZS10 pro, i play 7 strings guitars and low tunes, so maybe i need volume and definition on the bass.
My se215's have that dam hiss. Really disappointed with them :( (no one should buy those, consider your self warned! ) I Can't even use them in my band. Just Terrible... ($156 aud)
Hi David, would you recommend the T2 G for keys players or would you have another top 1 pick for keys players? You specifically mentioned bass and drum players in the review.
I bought the KZ ZS10 Pros about 6 months ago. Something to consider for those of us with small ears, is the actual size of ear-buds. I can't use these, at all. They will not stay in my ears. They do sound good, but only briefly because they start slipping out. The SE215s that came with my unit stay in better. Not great, but better. Someday, I REALLY should try a molded set, but they aren't free.
Thanks for the great video! I’m wondering what you’d recommend for smaller ears. I’m a guitarist who’s 5’6”, so me ears are on the smaller side,but not to the extreme. This will be my first IEM purchase, so I want to stay under $100 until I know if will permanently get rid of floor monitors. I’ve been considering the Shure SE215, Sennheiser IE 100, KZ ZS10 Pro, CCA C12 and BASN Bmaster, among others. Do you have any thoughts on these, or maybe a different option altogether? I appreciate your work…it’s really well done!
I was thinking about buying the KZ-AS12 till i seen your video. So the next ones I may want are the KZ-ZS10 Pro X. I do have the KZ-AS10..love them and the SE215. Being a drummer..2 words.. "Foam Tips"
If you would buy only one IEM for yourself and the choice is between KZ ZS10 Pro, CCA C10 Pro, CCA C12 and KZ ZSX which ones would you buy? And that you own and that you have only heard KZ ZSN Pro X. To emphasize that KZ ZS10 Pro, CCA C10 Pro, CCA12 I have at the same price of $ 30 only for KZ ZSX I should add about $ 5 more
What about sound isolation? I'm a drummer and I'm looking for something that will protect my ears. Everyone talks about audio quality but not so much on sound isolation, is this because it doesn't vary much? Will they all do a good job?
K just bought the CCA C10 would you get a different pair because I bought the Mic Version no Mic unless I'm missing something and I can't find a Bluetooth adapter and what KZ would you recommend
How are the IE 100s compared to the IE 40 pro? I am trying to decide between these two options, IE 40 pro Clear or IE 100 pro Black. I like the clear look, and the 100s are around 11% more expensive in my country... I wil use them on stage in church (I play electric guitar) and for listening casual music with my phone while in public transport.. which ones would you take?
I got thoes kz pro x I use them when I'm just playing around with stuff when I'm playing guitar but I've never actually played live so idk how they work on stage but they work great for when you use them on your computer when recording or practicing for me 🤘🏻🤘🏻 downside is I'm in Canada so they were $40 so thoes are pretty much mid range in Canadian dollar
I know maybe a newbie question as I never dig into those type of headphones I’m always listening music using apple wired EarPods and they produce the best sound experience for me out of all headphones I have ever tested. Do those monitors provide even better sound quality than apple EarPods?
Hello, I'm a violinist, and I have the most expensive news kz, And sometimes the violin will go into distortion in the ears, I would love to recommend headphones that fit the violin, and most importantly since I need to hear all the musicians I have on stage, so I also need headphones that can accommodate all the musicians with the stage, and give me a pleasant sound in the ear. And that headphones will not collapse from the load of musicians inside the headset. I would love your recommendation?
Great video! I was looking to upgrade my cable for the KZ's. Is the Westone 2 pin cable compatible ? The KZ cables are too short. That's my biggest complaint with them.
How could u recommend kz zs10 pro over the zsx or cca c12 or cca cax !!are these successsors not worthy enough for u to recommend!!plz help..its an serious issue..
I've never used an IEM before abd I'm really curious to know how do these compare to a pair of wireless earbuds such as Jabra or sony in terms of sound quality. thanks
i fully disagree with all of the kz, ive listen to most of them listed on here and they dont come nowhere near the "best under 100" by a mile. they all basically sound the same with slight nuances in the sound theyre def not worth it the only one id recommend is the zex pro really
