IEM's vs Earbuds | What's The Difference? | I Explain...

[@HobartsReviews]

Check out some of my other IEM reviews... kzbin.info/aero/PLdEM6elDvizN_6K9xraxgkdaauVcFWlpy

[@THEMATT222]

Thanks for explaining the technical stuff. I already own a Kz zsx but I struggle to recommend it to other people since I'm not as persuasive as advertisements and celebraties but thanks for making this video, now when ever I want to recommend these, I'lln just link them toyour video!

[@HobartsReviews]

@@THEMATT222 Oh thank you so much for the kind words! I really appreciate you watching and sharing my video with friends! Thank you! 😀😀😀

[@baconpancakes8899]

Bro, you gave the same link for the Bluetooth cables as well as the foam tips

[@HobartsReviews]

@@baconpancakes8899 sorry about that! Thanks for pointing that out. This should be the correct link. amzn.to/2UsawU5

[@baconpancakes8899]

@@HobartsReviews No probs and thank you

[@brycebarretto4287]

What I learned from this vid: -IEMs are great. -IEM means In-Ear Monitor -This guy has been in the radio for 20 years

[@edgardoaleman8586]

But wait! There is more! 😂😂😂😂

[@richmck007]

@R3Vlog You mean, ChiFi..?

[@crisdeinepomperada1711]

Loll

[@VelinSevven]

I learned that IEMs have more speakers than earbuds

[@brycebarretto4287]

I've been using earbuds more than IEMs rn, I get better soundstage and I like the balanced sound signature it has provided me. It was cheaper too. IEMs shine outdoors in noisy environments imo, earbuds shine at quiet places.

[@emmanuelnocete135]

This guy just destroyed beats, skull candies and airpods reputation. Thanks for the heads up and great content hobart! Keep it up

[@HobartsReviews]

Thanks! Thats not what I'm trying to do. I am just trying to point out that there are differences and sometimes you may be paying more for less. Or you can get something for the same price that is better. Don't get me wrong the airpods and beats may sound good but not $200 good in my opinion.

[@caleb22lr]

They never had a good reputation among audiophiles

[@TinkleAssify]

They were already horrible years ago and I guess they're still horrible now.

[@veltren8012]

Beats are a damn joke, $190 for the brand, $10 for the audio.

[@Revoltine]

@@Hychra Aggressive marketing tied to the brand name. All aesthetics but lacks quality on where it really matters. It's not a surprise they're successful when majority of people easily fall prey to false advertising what with their inadequacy for basic research.

[@quintuplebanned4267]

Now this is a genuine, authentically useful way to explain this without being a snob, a twat, in other words, without alienating people. It’s kind of lame when artists/experts use their knowledge to make others feel inadequate, when it’s so easy to do it this way. Thanks

[@HobartsReviews]

Has Good....Thank you so much! I really try to do my best at explaining in a way everyone can understand. There are a lot of things I do t know and I appreciate someone who explains it in a way I can understand. Thanks again! Feel free to share and spread the word! 😉

[@thebenedictavenue1170]

Agree 👍🏻!

[@mikedixon3303]

I concur

[@rishabhranjan5162]

As Einstein once said, if you can't explain it to a elementry schooler you don't understand it youself.

[@jurgensantiagobeltrancasti2187]

im the 1k like hjaha, true tho, dont be a snob

[@jayglisson4792]

Two month's ago, I HATED IEM's! I had bought a set of Shuoer Tape's, crammed 'em in my head, listened to them for about 10 minutes and threw them into a junk drawer. A month ago, I was bored so I retrieved the Tape's from the drawer and spent some time finding tips that actually fit and learned how to properly seat them. The sound was (is) unbelievably GREAT!!! Thick, full slamming bass, beautifully presented mids and crisp high's with no hint of sibilance...just amazing! And the Tape's, while good, are pretty far from the best IEM's. I have since bought 6 more set's because they are very affordable and each set has it's own unique characteristics. I would be hard-pressed to name another "hobby" that offers as much bang for the buck as the Chi-Fi IEM's that are being cranked out every week! Thank you for the great breakdown! Your enthusiasm is part of the reason for my new obsession!

[@HobartsReviews]

Jay, that's awesome! Glad you have them a second try because now you love them! I appreciate you watching and glad I could inspire you to give them another shot.

[@ferb743]

“If they don’t fit, they sound like shit” -Obama probably

[@Rot05]

Beats: Dang it! This guy is educating people about IEMs. I guess we can't rely a name to sell our basic headphones at a premium price. Looks like we need to buy KZ to actually have a high quality product to sell...

[@HobartsReviews]

Rot05 Thank you so much! I'm just trying to share the knowledge that I have learned so you can make an informed decision. There are a lot of times I go...HOLY CRAP I DIDNT KNOW THAT! I love to research and love to share. Thanks SOOO much for the sub! Feel free to share.😉

[@callumwilcox4761]

Rot05 😂👏🏻

[@Anonymous-if9mp]

For real beats was already bought by Apple.

[@jaysonaarontan8752]

There are a lot more brands than the KZ like TFZ (costs between 60$ and above) or Blon (almost the same price with kz's) that are better than KZ

[@unluckysan259]

@@Ivannbeats get a blon 03, great sound for the price they're around 20. Kz edx is around 6-8 usd and they sound great

[@marcelo90z]

7:24 bruh that is so accurate. I have bought a KZ ZSN Pro X in-ear monitor last month, and this was my legit first reaction when I put it to play some David Guetta and some other EDM music that I love. I was like "wait a minute, *are there more instruments in this song?* " Then I fell in love with this thing. Maybe it's not the best model of IEM, but I am sure loving it. Imagine feeling like you've been living under a cave and suddenly seeing the sunlight for the first time; that's how I felt

[@savagetube808]

damn bro

[@dreamsoda897]

Lmao same, I think being an audiophile is starting to become a new hobby of mine

[@kemalar8492]

Same here with the same model. Feels like discovering new depths of every song in my playlist

[@bwc1976]

My ZSN Pro X just arrived today, can't wait to try them!

[@RikkuParadox]

Woah I just got my ZSN Pro X yeterday and it's great

[@Fate_37]

Just like smartphones, cheap IEMs are getting better.

[@woopywuupy2816]

And better IEMs are getting cheap

[@nekozombie]

@@woopywuupy2816 section 4 of the MKBHD Doctrine

[@woopywuupy2816]

@@nekozombie damn right!

[@herculean616]

That's true, I even got one for $3!

[@akash5180]

like?

[@hakeemhayden]

I am a music looooover and I feel like I have been living under a fricking rock 😐 Thank you for educating us, you're amazing

[@HobartsReviews]

Hakeem me too! That's why I made this video because I felt the same way until I tried them. Thanks for watching friend!

[@Croissant69_]

@@reegyreegz nobody said that they are special, you dingus.

[@Weareonenation303]

It's pretty amazing how much Chi-Fi has sharply increased IEM affordability since the last 4 years or so. Back in the day, IEMs with balanced armatures and detachable cable were exclusive to high end products. Nowadays, you can find 20$ Chi-Fi IEMs with BAs and MMCX or two pin connectors.

[@HobartsReviews]

Yes you can! Thanks for watching!

[@tsohgallik]

What's a "Chi-Fi" Chinese made earbuds?

[@hris]

@@tsohgallik it's a play on the words chinese hi-fi. basically means audio equipment that comes from china. chi-fi brands like KZ and Linsoul or especially Fiio are very very good.

[@tsohgallik]

@@hris I'd hate to order from over seas and it gets stuck on a shipping container

[@hris]

@@tsohgallik really funny you say that because that's exactly what is happening to me right now🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@scottrobinson9752]

I've been a live sound engineer for 33 years (much of that time spent as a monitor engineer). I started in 1989. When I first started IEMs were a rarity. Stage Monitors and side fills were still the norm. As IEMs began to populate the market...musicians began showing up with them. Future Sonics was the big dog in the early days of IEMs. Here are some reasons not to use IEMs.... 1 - Musicians often pull one ear out, so they have an ear mix in one ear, and hear the room/stage monitors with the other ear. That can be very very damaging to the ear with the IEM. If you do it continuously, for years, you can really cause damage. And its an inbalanced damage. 2 - A majority of musicians who use IEMs, still want stage monitors as a back up. So while IEMs are sold as a convenience... We are still putting all the same old speakers and amps on the truck. Often they want the stage clear of stage monitors. So we have to fly huge PA speakers on the sides of the stage, and spray the stage with sound. 3 - Custom molded ears, seal the IEM so well, that there is no air movement in your ear. I've seen more than one sweaty musician walk off stage after performing, with sweat adding to the seal of the mold...and when the IEM is being removed, it acts as a plunger, and pulls the ear drum. I've seen this rip ear drums. 4 - Multi driver IEMs tend to run at lower volume. They run at higher ohm ratings, as a way to protect all those drivers. That high ohm rating pulls less power from the wireless ear pack or headphone amp. I see many musicians go through all the latest greatest multi driver IEMs, only to switch back to single drivers for the increased volume. 5 - In the age of technology.... Mucisians generally have tablets, to mix their own mix, connected to the digital monitor console via a router. By and large, they build terrible mixes for themselves, because they are not audio engineers. So you have a band on stage playing, each musician with a weird ass mix...which ends up isolating them from the rest of the players. So the chances of a band locking in as a band, is diminished. They all have no idea whats really happening in the space that they are playing in, often creating a very unnatural sounding performance. 5 - Today, most bands use backing tracks. This requires playing to click track (a metronome), and a slate track (a voice instructing you whats happening next "bridge", "chorus", etc..). IEMs allow this, because no one in the audience can hear it. Its another factor that generates very sterile performances. So IEMs are not turning out to be the great savior that they were marketed as.

[@HobartsReviews]

Thanks for your comment Scott!

[@suzukaziodyne9723]

what if im just regular listening to music while shopping? With one IEM in one ear and one ear out? Would that cause any ear damage?

[@scottrobinson9752]

@@suzukaziodyne9723 ... If your not listening at damaging levels, its probably ok. I probably wouldn't do it for prolonged periods. The brain is not really set up to receive such direct information in one ear, while only hearing natural world ambience in the other ear. It can cause mental fatigue.

[@burakbarlasatak6843]

İ know that your comment iş old now and probably you don't want to return back but, İ'm thinking it about gaming , and concernes about using it for long durations, both ear will ve plugged, will there be any risks ?

[@scottrobinson9752]

@@burakbarlasatak6843 ... It really depends on volume levels, and the type of earbuds you're using. If your earbuds create a total seal with no air flow, it can be damaging and even painful at certain volumes. It can become physically uncomfortable, after prolonged preriods, even at reasonable volumes. The physical ear structure actually has a lot of nerves, and something being shoved in the ear can cause irritation after a while. Musicians wear theirs for an hour or two at a time, while performing concerts. If your gaming for multiple hours, your ear structure can start to ache physically. I would recommend the lightest weight, over-the-ear full muff headphones you can find. Something that has a nice thick, light weight foam surround. Any amount of reduced weight, adds to the amount of time that they are comfortable to wear. You also want something that is not squeezing your heard too tightly. Hope that helps!

[@superhamz7]

I just bought IEMs for the first time and got recommended this video

[@HobartsReviews]

Thanks friend!

[@malthus101]

and the joke being that Apple earbuds are made in China too - the cost is just pure profit for Apple corp.

[@HobartsReviews]

Yep!

[@timcucias3525]

I think apple AirPods cost a lot because because they’re wireless and have sound isolation and they come with charging case, and the battery in the earbuds. P.S. I’m a musician.

[@Finger_Lock_]

@@timcucias3525 Nah they cost more because kf the "i". Many wireless airbuds that sound just as good or better, with longer battery life for a lower price.

[@sideswipe248]

@キリン skullcandy Indy or the aukey from Amazon, I believe they are both under $60

[@tinydiccbandito4953]

@@Finger_Lock_ If you are thinking of raycons I will straight up laugh in your face. Imo there arevery few (if any) better wireless earphones than the airpods pro. Apple is actually having one of tge smallest profit per unit sold in the epectronics industry. Their products are very well build and engineered so therefore they cost a lot to make. Shipping employment, marketing etc. It all costs, when it comes to brands ilke kz they do not bother with marketing, the result being a lower price. Now that we settled this these products should not be compared side by side. Their target is very much different. Kz zs10 pros are; wired, bulky, cheap packaged, you won't get good customer service but sound great and absolutely destroy airpods in this aspect. Airpods pro on the other hand are wireless, have a bunch of fancy technology in them, got anc, work great with iphones, got good sound (premium I would call it) but not exceptional. Guy in this video is kinda right but a little ignorant at the same time not giving apple earphones a chance even calling them by a nin existent name "applepods" showing his lack of knowledge on headphones market these days. If you want more realiable info watch snazzy labs, z reviews (take z revies' opinions with a grain of salt as he's opions are rather strong and sometimes could be exagerated and over tge top, still a great cans and buds youtuber) or dankpods.

[@edwardb66]

10 for commentary. 10 for well spoken. 10 for Excellent info.

[@HobartsReviews]

Thanks Edward!

[@hansennoah1]

The main problem with IEM's are that when someone asks me for a pair of headset and i give them my IEM with the hook cable they give up on trying to wear it and borrow someone elses.

[@sdmarinkashifu4536]

Actually, that's better. (Atleast for me lol)

[@Arceus-zl5ur]

@@sdmarinkashifu4536 gonna agreed with this I'm always Annoyed that Someone borrows my Earphones then It came back broken That's why IEM is better

[@jj_zeroshiki]

Lol i actually feel relieved when they give up trying to wear my IEMs coz it means i get to wear them more myself

[@hansennoah1]

@@jj_zeroshiki true but it kind of makes me die inside knowing most of these ppl wont ever be able to hear how good IEM's sound like

[@sdmarinkashifu4536]

@@hansennoah1 if they give up before they even manage to properly put in the iem, then they arent worthy of hearing the wonderful sound that is being offered

[@Decco6306]

haha I laugh when people try to praise the Airpods and beats sht as the greatest earbuds ever

[@samritbhoday7774]

i have a pair of hd560s, fidelio x2hr, moondrop Kato, moondop aria, moondrop blessing 2 dusk and basically every kz iem. so you can trust that i am an audiophile. i do still love the sound of the airpods. they are very nuteral and imo the airpods pro outperform most kz's including the zs10's. just because airpods are mainstream, doesn't meam they're bad.

[@jazzkyrie]

Got myself an KZ ES4.. then purchased a KZ ZSN Pro X.. I'm loving them.. wearing them while playing games and listening to music.. best experience ever..

[@polurusashidhar4259]

How was the kz ZSN pro x in terms of gaming?

[@polurusashidhar4259]

I'm planning to buy them so I wanna hear u r review about them😊

[@jordillach3222]

3:26 There's nothing wrong with one-driver IEMs, actually, a major advantage of a well designed single-driver IEM is low distortion. If you don't need a very loud pair of IEMs, single-drive is the way to go.

[@RedaFL]

so what KZ would you recommend for less than 50

[@ROCKSTAR3291]

for real, there's so much misinformation in this video.

[@Tryh4rd3rr]

I like loud :)

[@st.altair4936]

IEMs have come such a long way, specially in the last 2 years. Currently rocking the Truthear Hexa. I can't believe this level of quality is available under 100$ these days

[@HobartsReviews]

Totally agree!

[@iikatinggangsengii2471]

its been 2 yrs of nonstop listening

[@LootandScoot]

I had no idea these things existed until a co-worker explained them to me and showed me hers with an anime girl on it I gave them a try and nearly creamed my pants hearing Pink Floyd on the run through those

[@HobartsReviews]

Oh I bet that was incredible!

[@hansennoah1]

Was it moondrops?

[@re7alia7or]

@@hansennoah1 is that another iem?

[@jrryap]

Moondrop?

[@hansennoah1]

@@re7alia7or moondrop is an iem brand with anime girls as a cover of the box they come with

[@chrisgibson5178]

OMG I just received my ZS10 PRO (03-20-21) and I never knew!! I been buying ear buds for years and I never knew about IEM's until your video! GREAT SOUND QUALITY! Thanks Again!!

[@ikanderson]

Old earbuds broke, so I wanted to get some new ones, but I remembered someone telling me about IEMs. Found this video and decided on the KZ ZST. Can definitely say that was the right choice. I am blown away how good they are for only $20.

[@uchihasasuke7436]

Just bought some ZSTs for around 10 dollars (I'm in China rn). Excited to hear how they sound!

[@ashJayden06]

The ZST was my first IEM too! They're brilliant! 4 years in and still use them almost daily at the gym If you like the sound signature of the ZST's, look into the KZ ZS10 Pro, For the price it's beyond amazing for music listening. Pair it with foam tips and they get even better

[@lands1459]

a few days ago i got some ZST Xs and these things are amazing, way better than any earbud i've owned and might even be a little better than my steelseries headset. its amazing!

[@foggysnotdead]

first time watching this guy and IEMs and i am sold already. I love this guy !

[@HobartsReviews]

Thanks! 😉

[@discopatw]

I am glad you took the time and made the video. It contains so much information in a very "understanable package". 10/10

[@loganmyers7484]

I literally just discovered this about two weeks ago when I was like hmm I wonder what my IEMs would sound like. I would say that for pure listening experience I am going to ALWAYS wear IEMs. But when it comes to working out and walking around AirPods are just convenient for it. Wireless IEMS tho???👀

[@johnrembo1585]

there are wireless adapter that u can use with iems. for instance fiio has their own tws adapter to pair with iems. there are also other oem of wireless/tws adapter as well

[@knowlen]

Headphones that depend on a battery have always felt unacceptable to me. Nothing more annoying than being on a hike, traveling, or grinding out work and just loosing the ability to listen to music through headphones for the rest of the day.

[@Poetically_Incorrect]

this might be one of the most important videos on YT, it should get pinned by YT, so everyone can educate themselves over something that should be trivial, but it's been made sure by big companies that not many would find out. Props Brother.

[@HobartsReviews]

Thanks Kundan!

[@namarrkon]

My favorite quote "China got into the mix" also I thought you were in the Australian city of Hobart

[@HobartsReviews]

Lol....No but I love Australia and would love to visit someday!

[@kanishkasamanta7645]

I was planning to get some earphones for myself and ended up getting to know about these IEMs. I was interested but not quite sure how actually they would be. Now I can make a final decision of getting one of these and enjoy pure music. Thank you for saving time and for such a great detailed tutorial!

[@HobartsReviews]

No problem Kanishka! I just reviewed the new KZ ZEX if that interests you. Check it out on my channel.

[@VA_LiamCxrag]

I'm a bassist and pianist and I can safely say that IEMs allow you to hear things you haven't heard before. I own the Shure SE215 and KZ zs10 pro and my God, it truly sounds amazing, even for your average joe... The way you look at music will be changed 👍 👍

[@HobartsReviews]

DarkZecter I totally agree!

[@abelfonseca]

Nice! How would you compare the zs10 the shure's?

[@VA_LiamCxrag]

@@abelfonseca comfort wise the shure is unbeatable. You get foam tips with the shure and they sit in your ear nice and snug. They don't fatigue your ear. The shure has a better cable than KZ, but that is not saying much since i dislike the shure cable too. In terms of sound quality, the KZ just about beat the Shure. Shure has really good bass and mids but the highs dont really stand out. The KZ has a little less bass imo but more defined mids and a little better highs. However, the 's' and 't' are a little harsh. Kz beats the shure in terms of affordability. KZ's 50 euro/dollars compared to Shure's 100 euro/dollars. My recommendation is the KZ ZS 10 Pros. But if you have some spare money, go for the Shure. Both are very good on their own respects.

[@RJGURRI]

@@HobartsReviews lol m. In radio too.. Loved the video.. Gonna soon buy the moondrop spaceships.. As crescent has been discontinued.. Already got the kz zsn pro x What ur tips to really get more out of the music... Should I use a portable DAC I only use them with my smartphone on Spotify

[@ashJayden06]

It's ridiculous how good the ZS10 Pro's sound. For the price, they absolutely change your music listening experience. Agreed, you hear things you've never heard before 🤯

[@alifpr]

Man, thanks a lot for the explanation. I am new to IEM and I’m interested to knowing the difference between them and the usual earbuds, this video will be the default video I send to people who wants to know as well. Bravo!

[@HobartsReviews]

Thanks so much friend!

[@Jute511]

Just ordered the KZ ZS10 Pros from Amazon while listening to your vid.

[@HobartsReviews]

Jules..Nice! You will enjoy them! Thanks for watching.😉

[@twowheelsandcroissant]

Better than AS10 imo, putting 1 DD into the mix is a better idea than 5BAs

[@tpain1805]

hey are they good?

[@zenniz1992]

Just brought KZ ZS10 Pro 2 weeks ago, cost 1/3 of the more common Shure SE215 yet sound better. You won't regret

[@andypandy3949]

This is literally the most informative video about sound I’ve seen in a while- I think I’m going to have to get a pair of IEMs…..seeya beats

[@HobartsReviews]

Thank you very much!

[@luiscaballero5493]

Hands down THE best IEM's explained video on KZbin! Thank you!

[@HobartsReviews]

Thanks Luis, I really appreciate it haha

[@miloa.2684]

I just got my first pair of IEMs (Thieaudio Legacy 3) and paired it with my Hi-Res audio player (Pioneer XDP-300R) and i heard little details and sounds i never heard before in a song. very clean, deep and punchy bass with incredibly crisp and detailed mids and highs. it really changed the way i listen to music absolutely insane!

[@HobartsReviews]

That's Awesome Milo!

[@Skedder]

You can say what you want, but i took this from a guy who's been in radio for 20 years

[@suslordmetro]

just ordered the ZST from the IEM store as a starter (because the ones you recommended were $50+ shipping and importing fees) while watching your video, I've always been enamored with the look and it's perfect because im a drummer so I'm glad I found a good review to help me see why I should choose IEM's.

[@HobartsReviews]

From a fellow drummer to another.... You will love them! Thanks for watching. 😉

[@damnbrosky]

You win bro !!!! I just bought IEM from KZ after watching your explanation and I have to say that it change my life! Before that I have few sets of buds and I never know which one was better and I fill like everyone missing something. Now I know they all missing some sound haha. How its that possible so people didn't know about IEM's and using normal buds, for me no way back , and better, I will start new journey here. Thanks for great explanation!!!

[@HobartsReviews]

Damian that's awesome bro! I am so happy you watched the video and discovered IEMs. Your ears have opened up to a whole new world! 👍😉

[@xayomit5866]

I've had my entry level IEM for over a month. Never regretted buying them. Will buy a more expensive one some other time.

[@akshatpriyadarshi3050]

One of the best reviews I have ever watched thanks !

[@HobartsReviews]

Awe...thanks so much Akshat!

[@A.Z.H.]

originally got myself a pair of KZ zsn pro, which were great for 20€, nothing came close to the quality at the same price range, but after a few months i decided i wanted to take the next step, and bought the KZ zsx "terminator" which are the BEST you can get for around 60€ with a more balanced tuning for a good reproduction accros the whole specter, and extremely clean audio. happy to see them gain some popuarity as iem's are really a good option for anybody!

[@WisdomInternalized]

Once I bought my first pair of KZ IEMs (cant remember which model) I never went back to ear buds. Great Video.

[@HobartsReviews]

Thanks Adam!

[@DocRen]

Thank you for opening my eyes to IEMs. :) I've been mixing with cheap earphones and I just can't afford good headphones so thank you for this!

[@HobartsReviews]

No problem Ren!

[@juliel5887]

OMG thanks for this video because I was dying to find one that’s affordable and good quality. Thank u 🙏🏻

[@HobartsReviews]

Your welcome Julie!

[@nothingjustbored7946]

Just ordered a zsn pro x today. Thanks for this informative video man!

[@HobartsReviews]

No problem!

[@asotomayor]

I just got the KZ ZSN Pro and I can’t get my head around how good they sound and they cost only C$35. I have indeed heard sounds I could not identify before, mind you I have a High Res Digital Audio Player with a bunch of FLAC files. Those IEMs sounds damn good for the price

[@mayuravirus6134]

You should listen to EWF September and listen for the bongo man on the right and now you can't unhear it

[@haideralikhan5947]

Do they give you a surrounding experience?

[@unliving_ball_of_gas]

Wat, you bought them for 35 canadian dollars? I bought one for 10$Usd

[@zapplague7664]

@@mayuravirus6134 lol I'm guessing you are a fellow DankPods Fan 👍

[@Djinsoul]

I heard it from an audiophile that you don’t need dual drivers from an iem to necessarily give good sound. A single tuned driver from normal earphones is good enough to create great imaging and soundstage too. Good to hear different opinions.

[@mst4001]

More drivers doesn't mean better sound What really important is the tuning That's where iem s stand out

[@Sherolox]

A single Dynamic Driver (DD) can do a lot on its own. By designing clever crossovers with Balanced Armatures (BAs) and other types of drivers, the entire soundscape can be improved quite a bit, on top of that.

[@rohitchalak6379]

Thank you for NOT wasting my time. Buying my KZ ZSN Pros right away.

[@NaomiDisaster]

Thank you I’ve been asking for this explanation and nobody knew what I was asking so this video is 👌🏼

[@HobartsReviews]

Your welcome Naomi! Thanks for watching!😀

[@yubertbabalo417]

True! I've been using my KZ ZS10 Pro for nearly 4 years now and I just bought a BLON BL-03 IEM. All I can say is that these Chi-Fi IEMs are very affordable, have great sound quality, a have good build quality. These things are far more better than the expensive and mainstream ones. No regrets and no turning back since I learned about these things and I really love it. Great explanation, brother. Much love from the Philippines! 🙌💯✌

[@HobartsReviews]

Thanks so much Yubert!

[@anmol.007]

I bought a KZ EDX pro to try out the IEM world, and now I'm hearing things in music that I never knew existed.

[@JewYen]

I didn't think I was going to watch this whole video but I did. I am currently looking on amazon for some IEMs. Looking forward to listening to my first pair.

[@HobartsReviews]

Thanks Yen!

[@globglobglob1]

since you're new to the iem world, I'd suggest you to get the Blon bl-03, these are around $25, have single carbon nanotube dynamic drivers but still sound even better than KZ's, strengthening the notion that more drivers doesn't equal better sound... Also if you want better detail and much better bass response with less sibilance, try the TRN BA5, these have 5 (around $45) balanced armatures on each side but doesn't suffer from anemic bass.

[@HobartsReviews]

Thanks for your comments. Yes since I have made this video I have used some IEMs with less drivers that actually sounds better in my opinion. Yes I am aware of the BLON IEM's and how good they sound. May pick up some. 😉

[@TheMultiverseTraveller]

Your video has convinced me to finally buy IEMs. Just ordered some KZ ZSN Pros. I am ready for my mind to be blown!

[@dennisagusdianto315]

Man your explanations are so clear and I do appreciate your recommendations for KZ!!

[@HobartsReviews]

Thanks Dennis!

[@Asr_01]

Appreciate how you put everything in such layman's terms and nothing technical. I went for kz zst x because of you and it opened up whole new world of music for me. Keep it up brother. Have a great life.

[@HobartsReviews]

Awesome! Thanks for watching Asr26 and I hope you enjoy your IEM's!

[@Vysair]

You are indeed correct, I never expect adding a little bit more driver can create such differences when I upgrade from Plextone DX6 (1BA+2DD) to KZ ZSX (5BA+1DD). The differences is noticeable especially if you listen to anime sort of music that has a lot of sound coming at once.

[@Christopher._M]

Just what I needed then!

[@sachinbhoi5727]

I was about to buy shure se215, I didn’t knew KZ’s, but after this video I end up buying a pair. Thanks man!!!

[@marcfusch]

You also have the Tin T2 for TinHifi at this pricepoint. It's a single dynamic driver but what they did to the tune is incredible. They also come with foams tips. Btw for those who wants the 'bluetooth adapter', there is the Fiio UTWS1 which are available for mmcx and .78

[@HobartsReviews]

Thanks Marc!

[@rafaelmollica6048]

This is the best video about iem and earbuds i've ever watched. So simple, friendly and clear.

[@HobartsReviews]

Thanks Rafael!

[@ibenzawla]

Received the Z10 Pro today and I must say that I am blown away by the sound quality. How on earth I never heard of KZ before? I am also really impressed with the build quality. I like that you can just change the cables if they go bad. Really impressive stuff. Gonna be hard for me to use anything else going forward.

[@HobartsReviews]

Abdulai I am so happy you like them! I agree, I can never go back to a regular Earbud or headphones. 😉

[@Lou_Mals_San]

@@HobartsReviews Sir same hahah

[@fatinanjumshah4381]

I have been using kz zsn pro about a year.. Great sound quality and durability too.. just love it 😍

[@HobartsReviews]

Awesome Fatin!

[@DocRen]

Oh! and btw, I have a contact allergy to metal so I was so happy when I found out that the one you recommended (KZ ZS10 Pro) has a plastic inner ear part as opposed to the TRN BA5 which is all metal and would've given me a bad skin rash ^__^''. Thank you so much for showing us multiple IEMs at different price points!!

[@HobartsReviews]

Ren, so glad to hear Iade the right choice..lol. That's awesome!

[@DocRen]

@@HobartsReviews 3 years later and I'm still using it. Such a good find. Thanks again!

[@mayurbadiyani]

Hello, I'm in a bit of a dilemma. I'm on a tight budget and seeking better-sounding earphones, but there's a myriad of options out there. Should I save up for pricier TWS earbuds or opt for more affordable in-ear monitors? I'm looking for good sound quality with a touch of bass. Your insight would be greatly appreciated as I value your opinion.

[@HobartsReviews]

I would go with the wired IEMs and see what you think.

[@mayurbadiyani]

@@HobartsReviewsHey, thanks for the reply actually I'm leaning towards trying IEMs. Do you think they would offer better value compared to TWS earbuds that are double the price? For example, a $20 pair of IEMs versus $40 earbuds?

[@yourwellwisher4473]

Damn you nailed all the earphones companies 😅

[@HobartsReviews]

LOL thanks Random Guy!

[@Prochaska97]

Very in-depth guide imo. Thanks for the explanation. I heard/read of IEMs earlier today in a manhwa (no joke). I had no idea that those "earbuds" that musicians wear aren't actually earbuds, but IEMs. I'm looking for a new head/earphone the last couple of weeks and I'd say IEMs are what I should be looking for.

[@trevormtb9372]

Just bought a pair of Tin t2, arriving today. I'm pretty excited

[@HobartsReviews]

Awesome Trevor!

[@evr-grn]

How've they been? Considering buying one

[@trevormtb9372]

@@evr-grn honestly, after upgrading from my Samsung buds they are among the best $50 I've ever spent. I highly reccomend them

[@evr-grn]

@@trevormtb9372 Thank you!

[@cheika9631]

Man, you really saved me from months of research You have a very fluent speech and you make good points Thanks for video

[@tengkuazwan2693]

What do you think about KZ ZSN Pro? Is it good?

[@HobartsReviews]

Yes but I like my TRN ST1 even better. Same price, same drivers, but tuned differently. 😉

[@tengkuazwan2693]

@@HobartsReviews thanks for respond. This is my first IEM. Not know much about audio. Just casual music listener. Audiophile wannabe😂. I just ordered KZ ZSN Pro. Hope I will not regret it🙌

[@Adil-df6zx]

Ve any regrets now?

[@tengkuazwan2693]

@@Adil-df6zx yes. KZ ZSN pro is too much on high. My ears hurt at high volume. Currently use CCA C12. More balance and better. More details too

[@honesty_and_beyond]

nice video sir , im sold, right after i watch this video, i order the KZ ZSN PRO X, now i know the difference between normal earphone and iem, thanks sir

[@HobartsReviews]

Awesome thanks!

[@Gemosiku]

Thanks for this vid fam, now i get the difference between iems and normal earphones. Im getting the kz zsb pro x next week. I cant wait to try them out on my favorite tracks.

[@puddingu120]

bought myself one of those IEMs a month ago. and man everything just opens up. not to mention its crispy clear audio as well

[@Iruparazzo]

i just ordered the KZ pros, I can't wait. They were insanely affordable too

[@shamhosein770]

Got into iems, dacs and amps and I've never looked back since. Currently my favourite kz is the cca c12. 5 by 5 ba drivers and 1 by 1 dynamic drivers. Cca is a sister company of kz. Cost $49.99 tuned better than the zs10 pro and the zsx.

[@HobartsReviews]

Sham, thanks for the comment. I am not looking back either..lol. I will have to try the CCA C12's. I appreciate you watching friend!

[@naomigwynetholivares9127]

Hi. May I know if the size is okay for ladies? I'm a bit concerned as it might not fit my ears. Also which is smaller? CCA C12 or the KZ ZS10? I heard the sound quality is almost at par. I'm still debating which of the two I should buy. Thanks.

[@Stevesoffthecouch]

Thank you.Excellent presentation.Very informative..

[@nycrsny3406]

Great video and better explanation than any article I've come across trying to understand what IEMs are about.

[@kael070]

Amazing explanation, you sold me into trying some of these, bought a bunch of kz's to test those babies out

[@HobartsReviews]

Kael070 thanks so much! You won't be disappointed 😁. Let me know what you think once you get them. Have you seen my KZ ZS10 Pro video? Those are what I use BUT I have a couple more pairs I will be reviewing real soon. I appreciate you watching. 😉

[@kael070]

@@HobartsReviews after a long time i got the packages, postal service sure took their sweet time The kz edr were very cheap and sound is ok, but compared to other headphones in the same price, they are superior, the small net between the exterior and interior of the iem fell off kinda quickly though. Then i got some UiiSii hm7/9, and in sound quality they are a straight upgrade, compared to stuff I can get locally for the same price they also beat them in price to performance. Only detail was the plastic housing on the jack would move up the cable, and it always happened when unplugging, nothing some glue couldn't fix tho. And finally the KZ ZSN pro, love the detachable cable, fits right in my ears, they sound amazing, cheap price, and destroy competitors in price to performance. The repeating factor is the superior price to performance these iem's have, and that for every price point you can find something of excellent quality. Also love that they are much more comfortable than using those fully plastic earbuds, don't know how i used those in HS without losing an ear. Also on a related note, the ones I bought had some really low impedance, so i got an impedance plug to effectively nullify the hiss noticeable at low volumes.

[@sgtmorningwood534]

I am so glad I came across this video. I was about to purchase the Sony bluetooth earbuds but then bought the KZ ZS10 Pro instead, based on this video. I have been using the KZ for a week now and it is awesome. I had no idea things like Chinese IEMs existed. Thank you, Hobart, for making this video.

[@HobartsReviews]

Your so welcome my friend!

[@TinchoX]

Been enjoying these for a couple years now, and indeed they made me discover instruments I was missing before in song's I've listened for years!! Good quality stuff, affordable too.

[@iamdwinner]

Thanks for this video! I am now waiting for my KZ ZSN PRO X. Excited!

[@eddielozada3694]

Hello Hobart! I just wanted to thank you for such a crystal clear explanation for the simple Joe out there. I have some knowledge about this things but it is sometimes difficult to get other people oriented without boring them or loose them. Keep the good work. We are watching!!!

[@HobartsReviews]

Eddie, of course! Anytime I can help you understand stuff I am happy to do it! I love to learn and then share my knowledge with you.😀 I appreciate you watching!

[@hansonmmm9316]

Best explanation. Been looking for this comparison.

[@HobartsReviews]

Thanks Hanson!

[@hansonmmm9316]

@@HobartsReviews thanks to you for making the video

[@thebenedictavenue1170]

You're not only educational. You're very entertaining too! Thank you Hobart!

[@HobartsReviews]

Lol. Thanks Jay!

[@JustLearning]

Now I know what IEMs are! Thanks for you information. This is all new to me. Will order the KZ ZS10 Pro. Thanks so much!

[@HobartsReviews]

Awesome! There are some newer IEMs I put links in the description that are more recent. Just FYI

[@tokeninja1996]

Trust me. When you've heard high quality sound from a really good pair of iem or headphone, you'd never want to hear shitty audio ever again. You'll be hooked by how nice the sound is and how you can hear everything, and realistically too. It somehow fools your brain into thinking the sound is really there. I often can't tell the difference between real and fake at all and would turn my head to the direction to see what the sound was, only to realize it's the sound from the headphone.

[@HobartsReviews]

Couldn't have said it better!

[@vensilenced]

True, after buying my first iem, i never went back to regular headphones. I even thought all the money ive spent for regular earphones before were such a waste 😅😅

[@KWPZ21]

@@vensilenced I bought the KZ ZS3 because I liked bass centric music like club music. It really sound miles a part from an earphone. I'm going to buy the KZ ZSX next.

[@vensilenced]

@@KWPZ21 yeaaa true. Im waiting for reviews for the new KZ zstx, i kinda like the plain cyan color. Looks minimalistic.

[@crypto_Cold]

Dayumm

[@jimmyv1753]

Thank you I’ve been researching the different types and this is probably my 10th video and the first one that explains the difference. Thank you thank you!!

[@HobartsReviews]

Hey Jimmy, you're welcome! I have some more videos on specific items if you want to check them out and learn about different types of IEMs. Thanks for watching!

[@jimmyv1753]

@@HobartsReviews I will check out your channel!! Thanks for the great info. It sounds like you already know how difficult it can be to get straight information about the differences. I definitely appreciate you saved me a bunch of time. I’ll be ordering a pair of IEMs shortly

[@hiuu]

Thank you for this video. Finally decided to educate myself about this after having been introduced into the iem world by my friends years ago.

[@dude2672]

Fantastic very imformative video! , however I'm just wondering the KZ ZS10 Pros which you recommend are they still the best opinion today 3yrs later (for around the 50 dollar mark).

[@HobartsReviews]

They are still up there for sure but I put some more recent ones in my description or I have other videos on them.

[@dude2672]

@@HobartsReviews Alright thanks

[@myyoutubehandle-rr]

I bought the kz zsn pros 3 months ago for £25. Amazing value and sound better than any other earphones I have owned. Better than AirPods Pro, my beats fit pro, Jaybird vistas and a few pairs of wired sony earbuds. And the bonus is they are super comfortable and stay in my ears.

[@HobartsReviews]

Awesome Richard!

[@sniperragersytrbian8061]

Hi what is the best Skull Candy or IEM?

[@HobartsReviews]

Not Skull Candy!!! Look in the description for some links to good IEM's. Just added some to this video description.

[@mr.orsonwelles135]

I did not know there is an audiologist. Damn thank you for this insight!

[@nsawatchlistbait289]

I had ordered a Sony xb55ap, but I cancelled it and ordered the KZ ZSN Pro X, I'm excited. I still can't believe that it is cheaper and far better

[@Jun1_p3r]

i used iems i have kz zsn and zst iems and i love them so much they have great sound and are a really good price and you can replace the cable unlike with earphones

[@dyshaun08]

I just got mine! I was AMAZED with the sound quality!!!

[@SupaPictave]

This is, by far, the best video explanation about how IEMs work. I have the very same ZS10 Pro for about 6 months, working with a Oneplus 6T with the basic 1+ jack/USB-C adapter, and they were awesome already. I took a step forward and ordered a Shanling Q1 DAP this very week. I remember 20 years ago, I had to work quite hard as a student to afford a good iRiver H120 or a Rio Karma with a good pair of Shure E3. Nowadays you can afford absolutely stunning audio quality thanks to these Chinese companies (KZ, KBear, Shanling, Moondrop, Fiio...) for about 2 or 3 times less money than 15 or 20 years ago. And my Shure died on me after 4 years of use... Yeah, the cable of one unit went bad... Not a problem with a MMCX/0.75/0.78 standard cable. Brilliant.

[@HobartsReviews]

Thank you so much SupaPictave!

[@travisdom9391]

He is the most inspirational speaker i have heard of lol. Wow!!!!! I have no idea what IEMs are but i have seen people using them and seen them on the ads and finally something got me and searched on youtube why are they famous at the same time i needed wired earphones again since i have been using the btooth buds.... so many expensive options i have seen but this one is cheap with china selllers....okay i am placing an order!!!! Thank you Sir!

[@HobartsReviews]

You're welcome Travis! You will love them!

[@grandam.]

I was looking for some some earbuds because I hate when I need to go somewhere, and that day I was wearing my dt 770's and I get headphone hair. Then found out about IEM, and wanted to learn the difference. Dude amazing video. I was thinking on getting the Linsoul BL03 for because they are really cheap for me and they are good for gaming, which I am going to be using them for.

[@HobartsReviews]

Thanks for watching! Yes the BL03's are a classic pair of amazing IEMs!

[@pedro.zurita]

Way more knowledge than I expected and now I seriously need to buy these. The ones you yourself are using because it really does sound like you know what you are talking about.

[@HobartsReviews]

Pedro, thanks for the kind words! Yeah the ZS10 pros are nice but I also put some new links in description to some newer IEM's you might want to try.😉

[@pedro.zurita]

@@HobartsReviews You share your knowledge in such an engaging way. Very grateful I came across your video.

[@trashmid404]

Can IEMs be used for casual use? Like they say monitors in their name is obvious they are more for professional use.

[@HobartsReviews]

Yes they can! That's what's so great about them! I use them with my cell phone all the time. They just sound better than regular earbuds.

[@doodgeslagenmug]

This is not a negative comment, i do really think this was an excellent resume on this topic. The Akg earbuds in the thumbnail are actually very natural sounding in ears. They’re not really in ear monitors but they do have the Harman Target response tuning. Ofcourse they sound a lot more boring and basic than a in ear monitor but that’s because the response is so flat. They barely sound harsh on sharp recordings while still sounding clear. They do not have a huge soundstage which can make them sound a bit 2D compared to in ear monitors. I think these Akg in ears do sound better than the Shure Se215 as i got to test them both. Of course sound is subjective and i prefer a more boring sound but there is a chance the Akg headphones are more natural than atleast 75% of the in ear monitors. Atleast that’s what a lot of measurements tell me of most in ear monitors. A great pair of in ear monitors are the Etymotic ER4XR. They really have a natural response from what i’ve heard. The Etymotic are claimed to be one of the most accurate to date. Anyways, thanks a lot for the review, i enjoyed it a lot. Sorry for my bad english btw.

[@codylawson6857]

Very good explanation never tried a set of IEM I rarely use headphones earbuds etc I mostly listen through speakers but am interested in trying a pair of IEM

[@HobartsReviews]

Cody.... You won't regret it!

[@ibenzawla]

You will love them. Just make sure you insert them correctly.