Disclaimer: Thank you and kudos to KZ for arranging this review unit, all herewith are based on own observation with no affiliation nor obligation, noob observation - please enjoy.
Packaging / Presentation :
Packaging in KZ small white box. IEMs are ok built metal alloy faceplate and resin body. Comes with 3 white silicon tips in S M and L. Cable is the white flat cable.
Equipment used / Music choices :
ASUS Laptop WIN 11 with Spotify Connect to
- ifi UNO DAC to FSA Beyond HD Amplifier 6.35SE and Supplier HD Linear Supply
- Topping DX3PRO DAC to Topping Amplifier L30 6.35SE
- ifi Zen Dac v2.0 interconnected to ifi Zen Can 3.5SE/4.4BAL
Sony walkman A55 with Fiio A5 Portable Amplifier 3.5SE
LG G7+ 3.5mm SE with Shangling UP5 2.5bal/3.5SE/4.4bal BT via LDAC
Music Tracks - variety of EDM, pop, rock, jazz, country, instrumental, classical, audiophile male/female, chinese / cantonese favourites.
Some of tracks used –
Carol of the Bells – Lindsey Stirling
4x4=12 – Deadmau5
Need you tonight - INXS,
Jack and Diane - John Mellencamp,
I'm Good - David Guetta and Bebe Rexha,
Dancing in the Dark – Eddie Berman,
Snow Throwing – Lose Again,
IntroOooOoo – Kidkanevil, Daisuke Tanabe,
Brydshot and Bye - Dimlite,
Mushroom Picker Dance - Floex,
Bubbles – Yosi Horikawa,
Ageispolis – Aphex Twin,
Original remastered – Leftfield,
Virtual Reality and Acoustic Guitar Guy – Instrumental only, etc..
Sound Impression :
Overall Tonality and Timbre – This is a bright Energetic and Dynamic, Good Weight Tone, Good Clarity and fun musical set.
Bass – Can hear and feel Low sub bass rumble for sure, mid bass is textured, well controlled and accurate, kick drum and strikes are precise. Very Enjoyable, Bass Head qualified set.
Mids – Female and Male vocals are organic natural and forward sounding with good weight tone and clarity. Not much mid bass bleed or muddiness, well tuned on that aspect.
Treble - Instruments separation and imaging are clear and concise, accurate and precise, cymbals and high hats are good, have adequate micro details. Sensitive ears might have slight sibilance on 5K.
Soundstage is average in width, depth and height. Fit and isolation is pretty good.
All testing are done using the stock tips and cable.
KZ EDXS [USD11] Comparison to
KZ D-Fi with switch [USD27] – KZ EDXS have better low sub bass rumble, which can be heard and felt in ears, more enjoyable and fulfilling for Bass Head standard.
Tripowin TC01 [USD49] – TC01 have more mid bass but in terms of low sub bass rumble, EDXS is indeed more enjoyable and fulling in audible senses.
Reecho SG03 [USD69] – SG03 have more low sub bass and is still my favourite budget low sub bass monster, EDXS comes very close to it, tick the box for the low sub bass performance.
Final Thoughts
All 4 sets have bright sound signature. In terms of bass response, it will depend on individual, the quantity amount of low sub bass and mid bass level, which listener appreciate more. Mid vocals are good on all 4 sets, clean clear sounding without much bleeding and muddiness. Treble extension quite similar on the 3 sets, except KZ D-Fi which has switch option if required.
The KZ EDXS has become one of my favourite versatile single dynamic driver set, in terms of overall tuning, on their recent releases, to date.
Shame on you KZ. this kind of defective tuning is not acceptable at any price point