KZ ZSN Pro Dual Driver 1BA+1DD Hybrid Metal Earphones HiFi in-Ear Monitor $20.99 KZ ZSX 5BA+1DD 6 Driver Hybrid in-Ear HiFi Earphones with Zinc Alloy Faceplate The KZ ZSN Pro has the same general signature as the original i.e. So, enter the KZ ZSN PRO IEM. While the ZSN provides a slightly brighter signature (but thankfully to me less bright than many Chi-Fi before it…) the sound of the V80 is quite sublime. Although very similar in sound signature to ZS5, the ZST have their own pros and cons.

Here comes the KZ ZSN PRO. KZ-ZSN Pro are best VFM but have less Bass. It features 2-pin 0.75mm (C-style) connectors to fit over the protruding sockets on the IEM body. KZ is a Chinese IEM company that specializes in making budget grade earphones, and is well known for their high-value offerings. But again, the ZSN wins here with better detail. KZ ZSN ($18ish) vs TRN-V80 ($39): For less than $50usd, you can get pretty good stuff. I say this not only because the shells are very similar in shape and size, but because the driver configuration is very similar. KZ ZST: The ZST was KZs first hybrid and is still one of the best. However, the upgraded version has some slight sonic improvements; it’s not so much a different tuning but an alternative one. Shells are essentially the same but with the ZSN featuring improved materials, fit and finish, and the new 2-pin connectors. KZ ZST ø10mm Dynamic Driver + Balanced Armature. 4.5/5.0. The cable is the same bronze-colored version included with the newest KZ headphones (AS12, AS16, ZSN, ZSN Pro, ZS10 Pro, and ZST Pro). I own KZ Dual Driver 1DD 4BA Deep Bass, KZ-ZSN Pro Earphone, "Easy KZ ZST Colorful Hybrid Banlance Armature with Dynamic in-Ear Earphone 1BA+1DD", Sennheiser ie800 among many others. How do you improve on hyper-budget near-perfection? The two listed right here are witness to that. KZ ZSN ø10mm Dynamic Driver + Balanced Armature. While they have made pretty big …

The KZ ZSN are a bit unusual from a design perspective, at least when it comes to KZ standards: the shell is made of transparent plastic (with a fumé finish in my case, but also available in green/cyan and magenta) and the faceplate is made of metal.It is held in place with three screws, placed in the three angles – as the faceplate has an overall triangular shape. For a rather modest price, you get a great-sounding pair of earphones with superb build quality and probably the best stock cable KZ has included so far. These are some of the best earphones in terms of clarity and detail, but their pierce can be unbearable for many users, myself included. ... ZS6 ZS7 ZS10 ZS10 PRO ZSA ZSE ZSN ZSR. The ZSN isn't so new by now, and yet I find it to be one of KZ's best releases so far. $10~$15. As KZ fans know, the only things constant are change and the release of a new KZ IEM, and the ZST PRO comes along roughly seven months after the non-PRO version. Changes are not many, but they seem to be meaningful. The ZsN uses metal faceplates and nozzles as opposed to the ZsT’s plastic versions. For those familiar with the Kz product line, the ZsN is very much an updated ZsT. Do the same thing but better. With all those, I can tell that these are one of the best value for money earphones. $10~$15.

4.5/5.0. Excellent VFM earphones ! a very powerful bass with a slightly recessed midrange and an upper midrange boost.