75/100
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KZ ZSX Hybrid IEMs
Expert Take
The KZ ZSX Hybrid IEMs deliver strong sub-bass and represent KZ's best-tuned hybrid to date, but suffer from a flimsy stock cable and questionable balanced armature implementation. Mediocre cable quality and some treble harshness hold back an otherwise capable budget performer.
Pros
- Good sub-bass extension with natural roll-off only below 40Hzaudiofool.reviews
- Detachable cable enables straightforward aftermarket upgradesaudiophileon.com
- Translucent shell reveals six-driver internals for visual appealaudiophileon.com
- No vent blocking effect on midrange frequencies during usethephonograph.net
Cons
- Treble sibilance and piercing spikes appear on certain tracksthephonograph.net
- Balanced armature driver placement appears questionable and possibly non-functionalsoundphilereview.com
- Detail resolution is the least impressive aspect of the highsthephonograph.net
Expert Quality
75
Deal Score
30
Price
$35.14
Current Price
$35.14$70.27-50%
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