Disclaimers
I bought this iem with my own money. This review is completely subjective.
Accessories
Classic kz presantation. Nothing to talk about.
Build
Solid and good build quality for price. It has a metal faceplate. Thumbs up for that.
Sound-Tonality and Technicalities
Honestly, it's the worst iem i have listened in my life. No air region, No dynamics, lowest resolution ever, just.... Bass is ok. Have good mid bass and sub bass amount and have a big nothing. I just don't want to talk about midrange, sound stage and imaging becuase it's just bad and unlistenable.
Conclusion
Just... don't buy that. get a edx pro x or edx lite and enjoy your life
You have lots of choices in this price range.
I bought this iem with my own money. This review is completely subjective.
Accessories
Classic kz presantation. Nothing to talk about.
Build
Solid and good build quality for price. It has a metal faceplate. Thumbs up for that.
Sound-Tonality and Technicalities
Honestly, it's the worst iem i have listened in my life. No air region, No dynamics, lowest resolution ever, just.... Bass is ok. Have good mid bass and sub bass amount and have a big nothing. I just don't want to talk about midrange, sound stage and imaging becuase it's just bad and unlistenable.
Conclusion
Just... don't buy that. get a edx pro x or edx lite and enjoy your life
You have lots of choices in this price range.
KZ EDXS
1DD 11 USD
Hi there, before I even begin this review, first let me apologize for my weird English and grammatical mistakes.
The KZ EDXS is sent directly from KZ in exchange for my honest opinion.
Just in case you're interested on getting the EDXS, you can get it from the link bellow :
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oC7icoP
Lets start with the Unboxing
Inside the box you get :
Build quality of the IEM itself is pretty nice for a $11USD set
the faceplate I believe made from steel and the back is from transparent plastic, you can see the internal of the IEM itself.
The faceplate has a unique angular design to it.
as for the cable, its your typical KZ budget cable, nothing special, it works.
Fitting and Comfort
is pretty good, I can wear the EDXS for long session without any issues using both stock cable and eartips.
Now lets talk about the Sound
Sound part is tested using my Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G smartphone and iFi Go Blu, stock cable, stock eartips
Music is mostly from Apple Music (J-POP, J-Rock, EDM, Jazz, Metal)
Tonality in general, the EDXS is fun, a bit bright, bassy and has a sparkly lower treble
BASS : is rumbly, have decent punch and weight, it is also boosted, the bass quantity probably can be used for basshead individuals. Tested on Little Red Riding Hood - Wednesday Campanella, the bass is fun, punchy, rumbly at the same time, though for metal track such as the one from Trivium, Its useable though in my opinion not optimal.
Mids : rather forward, also has some sibilance problem on some vocals, probably effect from the lower treble tuning, though it has proper note weight, not too thin nor too thick.
Treble : is sparkly, has boost on the lower part of the treble, probably to boost the sense of clarity but I think KZ boost it a little too much, it makes sibilance sounds a bit sharp, if you're a treble sensitive person, this IEM probably not for you.
Technicalities
Stage : decent, probably above average in terms of width and depth, though the shape is not symmetrical, more like an oval shaped, it has more spacious width compared to its depth.
Detail Retrieval : for the ultra budget categories, the EDXS is decent
Imaging - Positioning - Separation :
Imaging is average, to be completely honest with you, it sounds 2D (like other ultra budget categories IEM, not only EDXS).
Positioning is decent, you can clearly hear the left and right panning from which direction the sound source is.
Separation is just average, on complex track such as Cage - NZK, it sounds a bit jumbled up together.
I won't do any Comparison in this review, because there are too many IEMs in the ultra budget categories, if you wanted some comparison to the EDXS, just ask in the comment section of this review.
Conclusion
the KZ EDXS on its ultra budget categories is a decent choice for its price, it has a fun and dynamic sound and good design and build quality.
If you're still wondering / contemplating to get the EDXS, let me help you my friend.
the KZ EDXS is RECOMMENDED if :
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1DD 11 USD
Hi there, before I even begin this review, first let me apologize for my weird English and grammatical mistakes.
The KZ EDXS is sent directly from KZ in exchange for my honest opinion.
Just in case you're interested on getting the EDXS, you can get it from the link bellow :
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oC7icoP
Lets start with the Unboxing
Inside the box you get :
- IEM
- Cable
- User Guide - Warranty Card
- Eartips
Build quality of the IEM itself is pretty nice for a $11USD set
the faceplate I believe made from steel and the back is from transparent plastic, you can see the internal of the IEM itself.
The faceplate has a unique angular design to it.
as for the cable, its your typical KZ budget cable, nothing special, it works.
Fitting and Comfort
Now lets talk about the Sound
Sound part is tested using my Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G smartphone and iFi Go Blu, stock cable, stock eartips
Music is mostly from Apple Music (J-POP, J-Rock, EDM, Jazz, Metal)
Tonality in general, the EDXS is fun, a bit bright, bassy and has a sparkly lower treble
BASS : is rumbly, have decent punch and weight, it is also boosted, the bass quantity probably can be used for basshead individuals. Tested on Little Red Riding Hood - Wednesday Campanella, the bass is fun, punchy, rumbly at the same time, though for metal track such as the one from Trivium, Its useable though in my opinion not optimal.
Mids : rather forward, also has some sibilance problem on some vocals, probably effect from the lower treble tuning, though it has proper note weight, not too thin nor too thick.
Treble : is sparkly, has boost on the lower part of the treble, probably to boost the sense of clarity but I think KZ boost it a little too much, it makes sibilance sounds a bit sharp, if you're a treble sensitive person, this IEM probably not for you.
Technicalities
Stage : decent, probably above average in terms of width and depth, though the shape is not symmetrical, more like an oval shaped, it has more spacious width compared to its depth.
Detail Retrieval : for the ultra budget categories, the EDXS is decent
Imaging - Positioning - Separation :
Imaging is average, to be completely honest with you, it sounds 2D (like other ultra budget categories IEM, not only EDXS).
Positioning is decent, you can clearly hear the left and right panning from which direction the sound source is.
Separation is just average, on complex track such as Cage - NZK, it sounds a bit jumbled up together.
I won't do any Comparison in this review, because there are too many IEMs in the ultra budget categories, if you wanted some comparison to the EDXS, just ask in the comment section of this review.
Conclusion
the KZ EDXS on its ultra budget categories is a decent choice for its price, it has a fun and dynamic sound and good design and build quality.
If you're still wondering / contemplating to get the EDXS, let me help you my friend.
the KZ EDXS is RECOMMENDED if :
- You have a tight budget
- You want a fun and dynamic sounding IEM
- You want a good looking IEM
- You're a treble sensitive person
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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
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.
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
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.
Attachments
Shame on you KZ. this kind of defective tuning is not acceptable at any price point