68/100
RECOMMENDEDmedium confidence
KZ ZS12 PRO X Metal Earphones 1DD+5BA Hybrid HIFI Bass In Ear Monitor Headphones Music Sport Noise Cancelling Headset New Arrive
Expert Take
Budget chi-fi IEM with hybrid 1DD+5BA driver configuration. Multiple reviewers praise exceptional clarity, instrument separation, and detail retrieval. Strong choice for gaming and music enthusiasts seeking an entry into multi-driver IEMs. However, bass quality suffers from occasional muddiness and bloat on complex tracks, with upper bass encroaching on lower mids. Resolution described as average rather than exceptional. Good value at current pricing for the driver count.
Pros
- Six drivers provide clear, layered sound with subtle nuances easily audiblehead-fi.org
- Natural-sounding instruments with decent bass timbre and engagementthehonestaudiophile.com
Cons
- Bass becomes muddy and bloated when handling complex, bass-heavy tracksthehonestaudiophile.com
- Upper bass encroaches on lower midrange, potentially clouding vocal claritythehonestaudiophile.com
- Average resolution limits ability to distinguish fine details in dense mixesthehonestaudiophile.com
- The upper-bass is tucked and fails to create a noticeable effect.thehonestaudiophile.com
- The AS10 Pro aims to prioritize quality over quantity but falls short due to inadequate note weight, tone, and timbre.thehonestaudiophile.com
Expert Quality
68
Deal Score
86
Price
$35.59
Current Price
$35.59$86.81-59%
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