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V-Shaped Sound Signature
Wired Earphones with a V-Shaped sound signature present an exciting and energetic listening experience with punchy bass and a sparkling shine. Listening to music on headphones with a V-shaped sound signature is stimulating as the audio seems brighter and pleasing to our ears. This happens because the booming bass and sparkling highs are the great formulae for breathing a new life into your music. This sound signature is preferred by music listeners favouring an exhilarating sound and is well suited for music genres like Rock, Pop and Bollywood.
Ideal For Casual Music Listening
These earphones/IEMs are your go-to when you want to sit back and relax. If you’re someone who is looking to listen to music without worrying too much about the technicalities, then these are the perfect fit for you.
You can expect these earphones/IEMs to work conveniently and pair with most devices like smartphones and laptops without needing a DAC & Amp. These offer the ultimate convenience, but we believe that if you care about an immersive listening experience and audio quality, these are not for you!
Ideal for Commuting
If you’re someone who enjoys listening to music while commuting, then you know the value of a good pair of earphones/IEMs. These earphones/IEMs allow you to listen to your favourite track, make that important call on the go or even block out the world for a focused podcast listening experience.
You can expect these earphones/IEMs to offer a seamless connectivity experience. They are lightweight in design and provide noise isolation as an added functionality.
Ideal for Taking Calls
These earphones/IEMs are designed to present how audio tech, typically associated with listening to music, can be used for two-way communications.
If you are someone who is working from home and needs to do a conference call or have a video call, you'll benefit from a pair of earphones/IEMs with a mic.
You can expect these earphones/IEMs to offer good microphone quality and clear audio without having to connect additional peripherals. Just plug them in, and express yourself!
1 X EST + 1 X Dynamic
Drivers
Replaceable Cables
A pair of headphones with a replaceable cable has many benefits, and one of them is if the connecting cable has a problem, it doesn’t mean that you have to buy a new one. If the connecting cable gets pulled or damaged, you can replace it and keep using your good-old headphones or IEMs. This way, your headphones will be protected and will last longer. With the advancements in cable manufacturing, you now get a variety of replacement cables with various termination options, lengths and quality.
Works with Android & iOS
One thing all of our phones have in common is that they have replaced the portable media player. These headphones and devices are perfect to pair with your Android and iOS devices and offer functionality previously unknown. If you’re someone who usually switches between a variety of devices with different OS, then these are suited for you. You can expect these headphones and devices to connect seamlessly without any hassle and even offer OS-specific functionality depending on the device. Headphones and devices designed to work with Android and iOS come in wired and wireless formats. Quite often you will also find Hi-Fi equipment offering direct connectivity to devices with Android and iOS to simplify the connectivity process.
Tangle-Free Cables
Every time you reach for earphone/IEM cables to connect them to your earphones/IEM, no matter how neatly you "wrapped" them up, they end up in a giant Gordian knot of frustration. Tangled cables are the bane of modern existence, and everyone owning a wired pair of earphones/IEM can attest to this.
With advances in cable-making techniques and radical approaches to manufacturing, there are now several solutions to this universal problem. You get Flat cables, Mesh Design cables, cables coated with exterior covers and cables designed with a zipper style design to avoid Tangle and attempt to solve the issue.
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The KZ ZEX combines a 6.8mm electrostatic driver and a 10mm dual magnetic dynamic driver for high-quality audio. The electrostatic driver handles high and ultra-high frequencies, while the dynamic driver covers the mid and low frequencies, creating a balanced sound. The hybrid driver configuration ensures lifelike clarity in your music.
Premium quality material is utilised to design the casing of the ZEX, allowing for a snug fit and effectively isolating external noise. The cavity fits the ear canal perfectly and has been designed ergonomically for a comfortable and stable wearing experience.
The cable included with the KZ ZEX is of high quality and delivers a distortion-free audio signal. A flat silver-plated cable comes bundled with the ZEX, and this cable enhances audio performance and reduces the loss of signal transmission.
The cable on the KZ ZEX features a 2 Pin connector on one end and a 3.5mm termination on the other, allowing for easy connectivity with various devices.
The KZ ZEX combines a 6.8mm electrostatic driver and a 10mm dual magnetic dynamic driver for high-quality audio. The electrostatic driver handles high and ultra-high frequencies, while the dynamic driver covers the mid and low frequencies, creating a balanced sound. The hybrid driver configuration ensures lifelike clarity in your music.
Premium quality material is utilised to design the casing of the ZEX, allowing for a snug fit and effectively isolating external noise. The cavity fits the ear canal perfectly and has been designed ergonomically for a comfortable and stable wearing experience.
The cable included with the KZ ZEX is of high quality and delivers a distortion-free audio signal. A flat silver-plated cable comes bundled with the ZEX, and this cable enhances audio performance and reduces the loss of signal transmission.
The cable on the KZ ZEX features a 2 Pin connector on one end and a 3.5mm termination on the other, allowing for easy connectivity with various devices.
Cast Zinc Alloy Build
The materials used to design the housing are high-quality making, the ZEX durable and sturdy. The body is made of cast zinc alloy and imported resin for a seamless design showcasing exquisite craftsmanship.
Resin Shell
The resin shells incorporated in the housing are high-quality making, ZEX durable and sturdy.
Zinc Alloy Housing
Cast zinc alloy and imported resin have been used for a seamless design showcasing exquisite craftsmanship.
Double Line Silver-Plated Cable
A flat silver-plated cable comes bundled with the ZEX, and this cable enhances audio performance and reduces the loss of signal transmission.
2-Pin Connector
The ZEX comes with 0.75mm 2-Pin interfaces, expanding the possibilities by changing the cable and leaving room for upgradability.
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Rose Gold
The ZEX has got to be one of the best thought out and constructed budget IEM KZ has put out in a while. The KZ ZEX are great as an introduction to better-quality earphones or as an all-rounder that delivers engaging sound without breaking the bank account.
ZEX right out of the box, is an IEM that will make you tap your feet at every beat. The combination of an EST and a Dynamic driver at such an affordable price point is just unimaginable.
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Accessories To Get You Started
1. Silver-Plated Cable
2. 3 Pairs of Silicone Eartips
ZEX had surprisingly good mids especially on female and acoustic tracks, it has more emphasis on the upper mids without sounding too harsh to the ears.
The KZ ZEX is another fantastic showcase for budget electret hybrid IEMs. It has a natural, earthy sound that many people are sure to love.
The KZ ZEX are great as an introduction to better-quality earphones or as an all-rounder that still gives you some fun.
The KZ ZEX is a great value for the price! ZEX is a very good choice if you’re looking for a well-balanced sound signature. it’s a very solid choice that delivers great sound quality and performance for the price.
6.8mm Low-Voltage Electrostatic
10mm Dual Magnetic Dynamic Driver
25Ω
3.5mm
0.75mm
Yes
Universal
20 Hz-40 KHz
103dB
In-Ear
Double Line Silver-Plated
120±5cm
Yes
1. KZ ZEX Earphones
2. Silver-Plated Cable
3. 3 Pairs of Silicone Eartips
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KZ - ZEX comes with a 1 Year warranty
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V-Shaped: An equal amount of bass and treble that adds excitement & is enjoyable.
V-Shaped: An equal amount of bass and treble that adds excitement & is enjoyable.
1 X Dynamic + 1 X BA Drivers
1 X Dynamic + 1 X BA Drivers
ZEX right out of the box, is an IEM that will make you tap your feet at every beat. The combination of an EST and a Dynamic driver at such an affordable price point is just unimaginable.
The ZSN Pro X are a real gem if you like bass and some clarity up top. These form a perfect blend of a dynamic driver and a balanced armature which together deliver pristine audio performance. You have to get to try it to experience its magic.
3.5 mm
3.5 mm
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This product is rated 4.5 of 5.0 stars.
It has received 1045 reviews.
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I believe this is an important question.
There are two broad ways to decide if an earphone/headphone/dac/Amp etc are good.
The first is by musicality and it's reproduction of your SPECIFIC library. How does it make you feel? How do the songs you've heard a hundred times come alive with this new piece of gear?
The second way is to measure SINAD values, harmonic distortion, adherence to the Harman curve (if that is your priortity) and the measurement of dynamic range. If it measures better, it is better, end of story.
Although I have been unable to measure the earphones in accordance with method 2. I have heard my library through these for a total of 6 days now.
As per my library, exceptionally produced hip hop and pop Such as Tupac, Dre, Tribe Called Quest and similar artists is reproduced with tremendous authenticity while picking up on all the Easter egg details the producers placed in the music.
However, badly mastered music is incredibly visible through these. Additionally, sample repetition can get annoying because you are hearing every single one so clearly. For example, pop hits from Sean Paul, David Guetta and the entire house ecosystem can get boring fast. The opposite is true for complex layers productions from knife party, skrillex and tool. These earphones will bring out every layer of the music and present it to you like a delicious trifle.
Specifics -
EST is picking up on all the micro details that DD misses and BA over emphasizes. Fit is average. Tips are trash. Wire is fine.
A quality DAC is kind of required to get the maximum out of these. I am using the TC44B by DDhifi because of its industry leading distortion and SINAD values. Truly an incredible combo. I feel like I am in sitting in a studio.
Worth it for the price. If you are comparing this to the CaCC16. This is better as it does not have a metallic tinge. If you are comparing this to the KZ DQ6, the DQ6 performs better for mainstream genres because of its 3DD. But the ZEX tonal reproduction and echo reproduction blows it out of the water. If you plan on listening to a diverse set of music, ZEX is better. If you just want to listen to pop, rock and hip hop, DQ6 is better. If you want to listen to jazz, blues and orchestral music the ZEX seems to be better for my library.
Hey Siddharth,
Thank you so much for this detailed review, this definitely is gonna help our customers to make a better purchase decision. Cheers & keep the music playing!
Update : upgrading from 4 to 5 stars...now am loving these more than my blon 03 .. because of awesome vocal and balanced lows and highs
This review is based on upgraded Kz 8 core cable and spinfit cp100 tips with shanling Q1 , actually this sound fantastic with shanling Q1 very wide and full
Request to HPZ..please add 4 options in your rating..like next to OK it should be Good and then Great, ( dnt want to mention average nor Awesome :).,
Design and comfort
•Good
Sound Quality
•Good
Value for Money
• Bang on
Again too many positive reviews tempted me to buy this
After 30 hrs burning, now I feel like .ok the reviews are right :)
Blon 03 competitor??? Can say YES and No too :)
Can't match blon's vocal ..but overall sound is definitely good
Lows are tight not bloated
Mids are clean..don't feel like recessed
Highs - before burning I feel like what is this kind?! Very artificial not satisfied., But after burning it's now good..hope it will get much better
Many said it highs are much better than pre KZ's , am not having much KZ this is my 2nd after Edx pro that too bought for the price :) and am really got surprised by its price to performance ratio., So i thought ZEX will equal MOONDROP ARIA sound in 2k range 😊.,don't know how ARIA sounds , but ZEX sounds good
This iem world is a kind of mystery always... person to person opinion differs we can't trust all reviews., You have to check the reviewers taste will suits you or not
Pros : easy to drive, your phone with power amp is enough
Good fit and the cable are also ok for the price you pay , definitely the cables are better than blon's (never seen such a worst iem cable)
Cons : treble could have been better , hope it will get better
But for this price definitely it's worth your money
My setup : OnePlus 7, shanling UA2 with power amp., Spinfit c145 eartips and fiio FD1s (image)
I suggest you to jus switch off EQ completely and turn on TONE AND LIMIT
In TONE - set the BASS at 60% and treble at 50., I feel this setup is great for most of iems...Hope my words gave some clarity
Happy listening :)
I have been using the earphones with my Realme 3 pro(music player - Poweramp Pro(Configured with AAudio output), Music listened are in lossless flac format in both 16bit and 24bit)for 3 days now but it's been on my ears for more than 12hrs with in this span, I haven't used an IEM before so my comparisons would be to the Sony MDR XB55AP which is a bass focused one even then I like the bass on ZEX better it's more of a rich bass it's not as powerfull as the Sony's at the low end but ZEX has much richer bass in the mids. The treble is not even a comparison between these two ZEX definitely has better treble, the mids are almost similar other than in the case of additional clarity that ZEX provides. The Vocals are bit recessed compared to the bass and treble. The soundstage is much better than XB55AP the instrument seperation is phenomenal for me since I haven't heard anything better(Sony MDR EX150AP, RHA MA390, Sennheiser CX180 Street 2, Sennheiser CX 275s are other earphones I have listened to so just take it in that context). This thing sounds so good for me I don't wanna stop listening to music. Now to the clear negatives, I have seen reviews complaining on KZ's sharp treble and most reviews said this one doesn't have that but that's just in case of music! But there are rare cases where the treble hurts my ears while listening to music but the obvious problem is when it comes to watching other kindoff content, ZEX comes in a budget area and if you're buying it you are probably gonna use it for everything and while watching a video(to be specific tech news by TechLinked produced by LINUS MEDIA GROUP on YouTube) I had a situation where the host screamed in excitement and it was like he actually screamed into my ears, I'm not sure whether thats a good thing! That's it when it comes to audio it has rich bass both at Low and Mid end, Treble and clarity is good as is the soundstage but the Mids and vocals are bit recessed well that's what V shaped signature means! And to the other things I have some big ears so the Ear hook type cable prevents the ZEX from a firm fit. It doesn't mean it just falls of but I can't even think about headbangs 😂 adding to the injury are the eartips(The worst part about the KZ ZEX) in the box which actually worsens the fit I tried my Sony's ear-tips with it, which actually gave me a better fit but since the stem is narrower most times I take out the earphones the tips stays in my ears. The Mic quality is good. The cable is better than any of the Earphones I listed. Over all it's a good package for the price on what I have seen.
