Dan Reviews | QKZ x HBB and Khan. HBB is the BEST warm budget IEM

[@angelofdeath114]

I am sitting here listening to this over and over on some Gold Planar GL1200's hooked into even more expensive gear and I am just so blown away by how FAR the QKZ HBB hits above its price point. I know, the HBB loses some detail over the Maestro but my god, for 20 dollars this thing literally will make you wince with disgust at headphones and other IEMS that are hundreds if not thousands of dollars... I really appreciate this video, it's really taught be a lot about sound signatures and how the HBB makes me a lot more emotional. It's like the difference of being in a classroom where you have bright white florescent lights buzzing and a cozy room with a warm light. I bought a pair of HBB's, thanks Dan!

[@dansaudioreviews]

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[@evansmusic2009]

Interesting... I'm not an audiophile but I enjoy music and detail.. I think that these are 2 very different products but are both extremely viable budget options - I find the hbb bass heavy and the khan feels more flat which highlights the highs... For mixing whereby a flat mix is best and using as monitors in a guitar based gig whereby ambient lows will bleed through the Khan is no doubt the best... For final mix the HBB is better as it's more hifi showing how the highs disappear in the mix when playing through typical pa systems, etc..

[@bornindian28]

QKZ x HBB vs Truthear Hola pls

[@Radugazon]

Damned, youre good with these brain tricks 👍

[@vzero8612]

Me listening to these godly iems like maestro on my $2 earphone 💀😭

[@peterf2023]

This reminds me of the way that wineries plan out wine tastings. They always start with the driest wines first because if you start with a sweet wine, it is going to color the taste of the other wines, which will all seem overly bitter.

[@BlueRam3395]

This is really amazing quality content; this channel really deserves more attention.

[@dansaudioreviews]

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[@MaxUmbra]

100%

[@namnguyentran2285]

Now i must save up to my 4 months food cash for the SE thank Dan

[@dansaudioreviews]

No problem! 😇

[@dansaudioreviews]

(lol sorry)

[@patrikhejnar9495]

they sound beautiful 😍

[@zygote8888]

Qkz X Hbb is my daily driver throw anywhere in bag , Salnotes Zero is good but i don't like much treble and Zero can't be eq about bass

[@d.paperclips6533]

Dan, at the beginning of the demo I swear to you I was almost unable to bear the sizzling brightness of the Khan, and even the Zero - compared to that regular HBB. As you continue to explain everything, things are still somewhat didn’t match my real life listening experience. So I split screen my iPad, fire up Apple Music and listen to the original recordings, comparing back and forth with the demo (fortunately I have the Zero as a direct reference). And then my brain start calibrating everything. Before the calibration, I was so hyped with the HBB because what I heard from the demo was so f good for cheap. But now I have a crude general estimation that in the real life the HBB will be more warm than the demo and I can adjust my expectations accordingly. It’s a good thing that you always started demos with budget IEMs so it might be useful for point of reference for many people, I mean, not everyone has an instant access to two kilo-bucks+ stuffs. Thank you.

[@JovanKK]

So in the end which one do you prefer between both of them?

[@d.paperclips6533]

@@JovanKK I think I’ll stick to my Zero and saving up to get something nice on 300 to 500ish bracket.

[@DamianSzajnowski]

​@@d.paperclips6533any experience/comparison on foam tips?

[@proceph]

The Maestro has been one of the few iems on this channel that seems (to me at least) incredibly close to a full-fledged sound out of a headphone, without compromises, even beating the Mest! No loss of bass to make way for more air, or unnecessary thinness in the vocal region. The HBB was a close second albeit in a different way. Particularly in the 3rd and last tracks, which since I listen to them often, I guess my brain immediately picks the 'better' compromise between either bloated but fun or the airy but more 'low-res' depiction . Quality work as always!

[@dansaudioreviews]

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[@rialdoroeloffze628]

I absolutely love the incisiveness of the Khan. It will be overly analytical for some but I love how it handles vocals and certain percussive hits.

[@LorenzoFrausto]

Bro I love it! It’s my daily driver hooked up to FiiO UTWS5 🤌🏽

[@athenovae]

Brain burn in is a thing for me 😅 I started with the Chu and got used to the metallic treble and then spent a month with the Hola and now I can’t handle the Chu. Probably would do well to include FR graphs while talking about the sound signatures for a visual comparison. The Harman bass tuck seems to lend itself to a hollow low mid feeling as opposed to something not tucked or even bass bled.

[@darrenm4417]

Awesome video as always Dan! I don’t regret picking the QKZ x HBB as my daily/first IEM. The maestro SE is the upgrade path to it but too expensive. I wonder if maestro mini is a good path. Still expensive but a more doable in my financial state. Lol

[@yueet6283]

maestro mini es una excelente actualizacion acorde a qkz x hbb, esos bajos en maestro mini son impresionantes

[@jlopez54]

What I've have experienced with the demos is that the slam of the subbass and bass freqs. are nerfed, for example the Khan/Salnotes sound thin and lifeless here and only the HBB and Kai sound realistic. But in my actual ears the Khan/Salnotes sound closer to the real life reproduction and the HBB sounds bloated and bleeding into the mids. (In the last track you can hear somewhat what I mean). Just consider this if you are here to make a purchase decision. :)

[@migracing8232]

Bro you’re talking rubbish, just stop justifying the shame of what you bought. You bought trash and deal with it

[@migracing8232]

I’ve them all and your talking absolute rubbish

[@JovanKK]

@@migracing8232 so what do you think about em?

[@rem792]

I noticed this too by mistake because I like one of the songs and I went to listen to the song on Spotify right after listening on here and the bass was so much higher that I noticed it immediately. I was using HD600

[@blackcum2275]

​@@migracing8232 most sane sharur fan

[@fuzailkhanazmi2135]

Bro . Now you leaved HDR video. It's good move. Cuz night time it hurts my eyes. Now excellent

[@dansaudioreviews]

It’ll switch to HDR after KZbin has had time to process the file. Sorry!

[@leroyderamus8311]

I should have bought the HBBs instead of the Khan's. HBBB, KAI, Salnotes Zero, Khan. Dangit!

[@ravikanth8005]

What an amazing review bro, 40 minutes of review before watching/hearing, I thought too much of time but 40 minutes of time just flew like it's just 4 minutes, this is how all iem reviewers should review the iem's, hats off to you bro, I just watched this being my first video of yours, I instantly became a life long fan of yours. Thank you for all the wonderful reviews.

[@dansaudioreviews]

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[@joesalyers]

What your brain detects as loss of timbre is what we in the pro audio world call transient response. The cheaper drivers can't reproduce great transient attack and sustain very well. This is why we choose to use tools like the "SPL transient designer" as a way to bring out the attack of a note or lengthen it. So if you have a bass heavy dynamic driver you have to augment it with an equally powerful yet not annoying high end. Its the same balance studio monitors try to find in those products.

[@dansaudioreviews]

Interesting 🤔

[@FVDaudio]

Zero notes for Salnotes Zero here. OH10 and Khan in evidence after Maestro SE. Obviously into the cheap league I preffer the QKZxHHB. Nice Kai after all.

[@hb6266]

I hate to say this,but that maestro sounds to me horribly bloated.Perhaps could be the microphone,but to me khan is the best sounding of all of this iems(listening on my pc,soundblaster audigy + aiyima tube preamp+tin t3+).I enjoy too much your auditions,and in a personal game try to choose the best for me as it is a blind audition.Keep the good work and congrats!!

[@dansaudioreviews]

Thanks!

[@rolfathan]

I must admit, even in the face of the $2000 gear, there's something I recognized that I loved about the OH10. I'm thinking about picking up the HBB. I don't try to compare two new IEMs, I try to compare two I own to see the sound signature differences. I literally picked up the Aira because so many people have it and compare other too it. My true favorite to compare is the OH10 because it has, so far, been my top price to quality ratio.

[@TheNeilo-Audiosound]

Dan I have around 40 IEM’s and totally agree with you as your ears definite acclimatise to a sound and the same applies to full size cans.I’ve Loved all my IEM’s since purchasing them all yet must admit to still now listening to my QKZ x HBB,Kiwi ears Cadenza and Truthear x Crinacle yet wear any pair for 2 minutes let your ears adjust then swap and the next pair sound horrendous for 20seconds until your Ears adjust to that next pair.

[@dansaudioreviews]

Yea. But then too, I’d people listen a long time on one flavor, they can grow a preference for it maybe. Maybe some people allow themselves to embrace each styles flavors that they fell in love with originally, but then maybe sometimes the impact of preference or bias our feelings about the variety of things we have heard.

[@TheNeilo-Audiosound]

@@dansaudioreviews That’s also a Theory😂

[@revotalizer7504]

I think you should add Tangzu Wan’er to your collection.. i just don’t like zero and i don’t know why… it sounds like I’m listening to a radio..

[@RailsharkX]

Man, the Maestro SE blows the other IEMs reviewed here. Sadly, this costs an arm and a leg over here in the Philippines. Thank you for the thorough and thoughtful review.

[@sleepe8050]

Would u like to use my u12t for a bunch of comparisons??? I would enjoy that and I’m shure everyone including you would to 😊

[@JBT97]

The Maestro is why U-Shaped is the best signature IMO. You won't go back when you learn to EQ that in with your own audio device. Sub-bass and air are the king and queen of this hobby. I can see why it's on the top of HBB's list, and he's been killing it with his collabs! The QKZ X HBB is an easy recommendation if you want a cheap & warm IEM to enjoy your music.

[@psbzjsbsjka9874]

what is better hbb, zero, or moondrop chu?

[@sghound]

@@psbzjsbsjka9874 hbb

[@User-s2f3s]

@@psbzjsbsjka9874 tangzu wan'er is more balanced

[@erhanozgul5301]

@@User-s2f3s i ve been extensively cross comparing (+tip rolling+source changing) between moondrop chu x tangzu waner x qkz hbb x philips she9105 i would rate waner for just sound at the bottom with chu for general (usability fit stabilty character consistency) waner is definetly at bottom the deep down qkz hbb and philips she9105 are very high at the top

[@psbzjsbsjka9874]

@@erhanozgul5301 so i just grab hbb

[@TheAshmeedhouston]

IMO, when you switched from the HBB to the Zeros, it felt like life was sucked out of the track. The Khan is somewhere in the middle.

[@hecntina]

Have you tried using a 75-ohm impedance adapter on the Khan? In Hobby Talk's video review, he realized a dramatic bass boost when using one, which may level the playing field vs the more expensive gear.

[@abellau4105]

This.

[@dmora2386]

I have the timeless AE's and... I keep switching back to The salnotes zero, albeit it's now heavily eq'd, where the timeless, I see no reason to mess with it. It's great out of the box, but still, goes to show you, $20 vs $260 and I still reach for them.

[@wildchyilde]

Hello, I am planning to buy the Timeless ae but not sure if they are worth 260 when the s12 and heyday exists. Do you have any experience with these other iems for a comparison? Thanks

[@User-s2f3s]

@@wildchyilde s12 could be a bit bright and shouty without EQ

[@dmora2386]

I can tell you its NOT worth the $260 price jump vs tuning(eq) any of the sub $100 iems first, or going with the original timeless. To be clear I love the thing but paying that much, wasn't this massive jump in performance/quality that justifies $260. I run it off tidal and schiit magni+.

[@dmora2386]

I also have plenty of money to burn and can easily pick up anything between $1300-$5000, once every month, never going into debt. So I very much understand value per dollar.

[@wildchyilde]

@@dmora2386 thanks, really appreciate you sharing your thoughts.

[@subashg.n8159]

I'm still wondering why Tangzu wan'er SG has not made it's entry into this arsenal of 20$ IEMs. Still waiting with fingers crossed 🤞. Great video once again. Cheers👍

[@sameermalik5322]

*Whatever I like, I always get back to the HBB!*

[@dragonballz3458]

Mannn so much soooo much salute to you fuc… you are marvellous your videos omggg i love the long vid of yours with so much detail wow no one is better than you I promise.

[@Divionist]

Not sure how accurate the sound test is, but I still prefer the HBB original over the Khan and the Zero. The Khan sounded more vocal forward/intimate and clear, the instruments too. The Zero's came second in that regard, though the Zero's overall sounded softer in all frequencies compared to them both. The HBB OG sounded fuller and richer and more balanced whereas, the Zero and Khan gave me that feeling that I needed to pop my ears like I'm in an airplane, like that pressure build up in your ears when you're sick, though that's probably not the case in real like sound testing. This video also helped me realize that I like that warmth sound and unrelatedly, I now know why I like the Technics AZ40M2 (TWS earbuds) based on another video that did the sound test for that (I don't own it, I've only listened to the video sound test where they did comparisons to other TWS'). It also makes me realize why I like my current TWS earbuds as well - Final ZE3000's. So, for certain songs I guess the Khan does well, but overall I personally prefer the fuller bodied sound of the HBB OG. Again, my own bias into account and only basing this off this video's sound demonstration.

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[@RosemaryCooper-e1l]

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[@watchHalaziabyAteez]

Finally I found an IEM reviewer who has same taste with me. Yes I agree QKZ x HBB is the best budget WARM iem, and for the brighter alternative is salnotes zero. For the high end range, fatfreq Maestro is one of the best warm IEM. Like, dang... we have same taste, buddy!! Now I am looking forward for your reccomendation about a clear banlanced IEM with a just little bit bass. In mid range ($200-$500). Cuz I need one for listen to jazz or reggae or spanish songs.

[@lewisevander]

The kz edx pro sounds much better imo.

[@itsme_notbatman]

Hi, i come from 1more triple drivers... what would you suggest in the T3, Obsidian and fudu.. i realy loved the sound signature of the triples with clear aound and bass

[@mitsagrav5356]

Thanks Dan, because of this type of demo, I finally got my QKZ X HBB, and I'm watching this video again using my QKZ X HBB 😁

[@DouglasParish-w5m]

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[@ramaidaugirdas]

Man, after this video, seems like I have to buy the QKZ HBB! I really would like to see how CCA CRA goes against it, specially in bass segment.

[@ramaidaugirdas]

Well, I bought the QKZ x HBB. Can't wait to listen to it!

[@adityasaputratok]

@@ramaidaugirdas how'd you like it ?

[@ramaidaugirdas]

@@adityasaputratok It arrived yesterday. I did a short listen, and liked it's relaxing sound and better bass and mids than CRA for me, though I liked CRA high frequencies more (more splashy and more space between instruments). I have to give some more listen to QKZ x HBB. But I liked it a lot!

[@thailandstreetscenes]

@@ramaidaugirdas I just ordered a pair a moment ago. These will be my first IEM's so i'm really excited to have a listen. I just can't believe how well priced they are. 13 USD shipped.

[@ramaidaugirdas]

@@thailandstreetscenes Yeah, they are really worth it! Relaxing good sound

[@marksr12]

I think Dan is doing some unseen magic...What? I bought the HBB's after watching this video. They sound damn good for the price! Love this channel! BTW, a great sound playing my guitar through my mustang micro !

[@joywinphoto]

the qkz hbb for me sounds fuller and meaty. Finally found someone with the same ear for music that reviews iems.. love it

[@lexxyX]

Of course human brain calibrates to absolutely everything! Not only audio. For instance pictures, ideas, politics, living conditions. But this is not the matter. There are a sense and feel for what is natural. For audio it is best to listening the spoken voice. Because, for that we have the most experience. For speakings we are conditioned the whole life, from the beginning, in the womb. For music that is not the case. Nobody will hear music or singing without any electronics all day long from 0 years on. So to evaluate speakers or headphones use it as simple TV-device. And here the most IEM's sounds only thin, without the natural body, also headphones. There are references for matching the most naturalness, for instance the all time ref Sennheiser HD 250 linear. So also in this video. The reason why the QKZxHBB sounds best and "right" at first glance: it is the most natural. With body, not thin and overly bright. The only other chinese in-ear i known which sounds also "right" is the KZ ES4. The old one from 2018, not the actual.

[@modigosmidig]

Honestly the QKZ hbb sounds the best to me

[@EtreGenerique]

U want a medail ?

[@cyborgfpv7361]

Absolutely yes, that Khan's shut instruments and gives more vocal but doesn't sound natural for me, interesting I liked HBB better

[@lextr3110]

Me too, anybody know of a similar tune iem with just better speed and subbass? Maestro SE was close but something is bothering me in their sound... ikko oh10 suck

[@tincedeng]

Watched this video yesterday, and received my HBB today. As a user of Dunu SA6, and Focal Clear, I'm just so used to warm tuning. The HBB will definitely get my recommendation. Also AB it with the salnotes zero. The zero is much more airy and more analytical compared to the HBB. It really depends on your library, or you may get both to compensate each other. 😆

[@IM-nt6ql]

I'm eyeing the SA6 or SA6 MKII as my next iem purchase. Currently daily driving the Etymotic ER4XR which I absolutely love. The HBB really impressed me from the demos. How does it compare to the SA6 regardless of the price difference just to give me an idea where it stands

[@tincedeng]

@@IM-nt6ql The SA6 is a very relax and easy tuning. and of course It's much more detailed and clean compare to the HBB. The HBB is muffled and the vocal is recessed compared to SA6. keep an eye on the SA6 MKII tho, it's coming out soon, HBB is already having one on hand, praised a lot, review out soon I believe.

[@IM-nt6ql]

@@tincedeng Thanks! Yeah I'm really looking forward to that

[@amanieux]

this psychacoustic effect (making oh10 sounding thin after listening to a bassier iem first) is surprising because it reminds us how much we listen with our brain but has no impact in the real world as we don't switch iems for a few minutes long. this i why blind testing is important, placebo is a big part of these subjective sensation based hobbies, there is nothing objective about our senses.

[@MaryClark-b3o]

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[@lth_lch]

My latest EQ setting for my BL-03 on the Qudelix 5k was actually somewhat inspired by the ginormous bass mountain on the Maestro SE. I’d been primarily listening with sort of a mishmash of Harman-ish ear gain with extra mid-bass down low for a little heft to the sound, and it made for a really satisfying balanced listen, but then I saw the Maestro SE’s frequency response and thought to try tacking on an extra 5dB of sub-bass since the preamp on my EQ setting was already -5dB, and boy does the thing slam now on all my hip-hop library. Can’t get the same treble extension on the BL-03 as there is on the Maestro SE, since the Blon’s driver just isn’t capable of it, but man, shoutout to Fatfreq for putting out an absolute bass demon. I HAVE to audition it one of these days. Sounds so ridiculously full without compromising on detail. That was the first time the Obsidian sounded truly beat at its own game in one of these demos. As for the brain burn-in topic, I was already aware of it being a thing, but I wasn’t as aware of just how quickly the brain adapts to a new sound signature. Psychoacoustics do be a thing.

[@DamianSzajnowski]

Damn, sounds like a science in the birthing. Psychoacoustics, I like that!

[@Hijynx87]

If they made the qkz x hbb, but in a more comfortable form factor like the aful p5 and charged $100 I’d buy it again.

[@MaryClark-b3o]

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[@TheCujo1956]

Mixed into the psychology you have what I call music memory. I am treble sensitive, so for me the highs have to be tamed a bit. Now what is treble sensitive, I believe that are brains over time learn what are ears hate and anything that deviates from that brain perception will be unpleasant. So my brain from memory seeks out tamed highs and warmer sounding iems and recordings. That being said I own the HBB and am quite content with them so in my mind this is what I seek listening to my music so I have no need to buy a different iem when I can get sound that makes me happy and content. My Granny always said don't dwell on what you don't have be content with the gifts of what you do have. In this case a $20 iem that to my ears makes me smile 😊

[@sujithunnikrishnanunnikris5600]

Sound is subjective... Music is to enjoy life.... Enjoy to the fullest ❤

[@kamrankambang7953]

Step 1: read review Step 2: be rich Step 3: buy the monarch nothing else matters. Noted

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[@adamcanterbury]

😮yep it’s a real thing….but I try not to let that happen by choosing a different iem and tws everyday and only listen to it and only it the whole day

[@huckfin1100]

HBB can't make a good iem, he is into the shhitty bass that rattles trunks of cars with that hip-hop rap crap ! Nobody wants that dude !

[@thisismickj]

The Khan's dont sound anything like the other sound sample you have up of the khan's

[@soznyw571]

Great review as usual Dan 👍 Honestly Khan is currently my favorite sub-USD100 IEM at the moment. Salnotes Zero and KE Cadenza were my favorites, but the 2DD setup of Khan give the sub-bass much needed boost without smearing into the higher frequencies. QKZ HBB was a good IEM, but unfortunately sometimes with bass-heavy songs, I found them to be too muddy for my taste. I agree that's a good entry-level IEM for people who're into warmer sets though.

[@AnilKumar-1387]

Kai the King..... Bro u r the best audio channel in the entire KZbin.... I am trying to buy Kai , but unable to find anywhere in the world....

[@Chulu.10]

The Khan are better for instrumentals but can't beat the vocals of the HBB due to the HBB's warmth. The Zero is a perfect happy median of the IEMs in this view

[@TeamKapaldo]

I prefer The Hbb Is Has more bass. My second choice is Salnotes zero Sound stage Is Very good

[@dragonballz3458]

Plz make waner plzz a little bit fast as i have ordered it and if you make vid on it i will grt all answers plzz i req you sir plzz if it sounds nice i will wait or else cancel it i,am so fuc. Confused its my first iem and don’t know what too do 😢plz make a vid on it plzz i req you

[@brunis_m]

Brain burn in is real. AirPods first gen were my go to and I absolutely loved them. Got the AirPods Pro and stared hating the originals. Then got myself an S12, at first thought it was not that different from the APP, but after a week I went back to the APP for a jog and started hating them. Then last week my APP failed me and I got the AirPods first gens to use out and about. By the end of the week I was back to liking them.

[@multivitamins7409]

holyyy... man, if i won in the lottery i'd purchase right away fatfreq maestro se. it sounds so good... can you do sound bites or even a full review of fatfreq maestro se vs thieaudio monarch mk2 please?

[@dansaudioreviews]

Oh man yes. I’m planning on a sound bites very soon. Maybe tomorrow. And a full review would probably come after the next video or two. I want to be fair to people watching my videos and give them more cheaper options to think about first.

[@vivekanandk6728]

Why dont you start writing book it will be amazing to read it with all your experience in this industry

[@ratatooni]

Khan? … *khan academy*

[@kediri207]

KHAN VS LEGATO Which do you choose?

[@contebuba]

Hey Dan hope your ok Do you think of compare some of the iems you usually show us with Fiio's Iems? I have the FH3 and love them for it's bassy and airy signature... Would love to see fiio round your absolutely lovely channel. big hug

[@dansaudioreviews]

Thank you 🙇🏻‍♂️✌🏻❤️ I only have the FH9 right now. It’ll make an appearance. I hope to have demos of everything I can, such as other FiiOs, some day.

[@aiishhtea8517]

Amazing video 🤯🤯🤯 Can you review KZ ling long next ? Thanks

[@lantern054]

I'm pretty happy with ur efforts on videos that help out to get a glimpse of how an iem sounds🙌😎. Thanks

[@pyoa677]

how long did it take it to ship for you? its been 2 months mine still hasnt shipped =)

[@w111ke]

Wow Dan, you've been coming out with videos fast lately. I 100% agree that people will hate on other people's preferences too much. It's a subjective hobby. That's why I love your videos, because people can just come here to see what they actually like rather than just relying on what person X says or what person Y says.

[@mrcrunch8000]

Idk why this is such a revelation. Surely everyone has heard the saying "ignorance is bliss". Lol. I love these comparisons btw

[@TeamKapaldo]

Hbb Khan for me Is Good for Acoustic.

[@dansaudioreviews]

QKZ x HBB | www.linsoul.com/products/qkz-x-hbb?variant=43369937305817&sca_ref=1723281.uURKdX74u0 Extreme sub-bass lushness with detail up top Excellent flavor profile unlike any other I've heard exactly Stands on its own as a uniquely larger than life sub bass mixed with upper end detail. Even at $20, it's amazingly special for peoples' collections. QKZ x HBB Khan | www.linsoul.com/products/qkz-x-hbb-khan?variant=43654409748697&sca_ref=1723281.uURKdX74u0 You can tell HBB respects the guitar, the vocals, the drums... all the elements of a traditional rock set of instruments. There's a thickness to the bass guitar that feels appropriate esepcially. It's tough though to give this my full "Loved" status though. I mean I enjoy it for what it's going for overall, but the particular way that the male vocals is a tad overcome by the bass strings, just a tad, has me wanting for more "separation" or perhaps more vocal prominence. I mean hey, the vocals are not recessed. I think calling them "recessed" would be way too strong of a descriptor, and yet they aren't AS prominent as I'd like. I can imagine though if he pushed the vocals more, however, it would've been shouty potentially. This is a proud IEM for the balance it strikes, and seems enjoyable for any time of day. Never fatigues, never makes me feel bad. Perhaps though I want more treble or airyness at times. Perhaps I want the upper mid strings and their treble harmonics to stand out more. I can see someone else LOVING these, particularly as an everyday set that is accessable both in terms of its low cost as well as its easy of listening for daily use. Maybe if there was a touch less bass, I'd get more of what I wanted to hear from these in the upper end.

[@ErenJaegerT9]

Meanwhile Sharur

[@samyg123]

Brain burn in is certainly a real thing. Listen to something long enough and it becomes the norm. This is one of the reasons I love ABing gear, to help highlight and understand the differences.

[@s1lverhand_]

khan sounds nothing like its in the demo. its waaaaaay more bassier and warmer than salnotes zero, warmth is closer to blon 03 and the subbass is literally ear shaking. so don't take these demos as real life sound impressions, they sound nothing like that

[@thailandstreetscenes]

That's why you should listen to these Demos with refrence headphones, something as neutral as possible,

[@ijuvatar]

QKZ HBB is one hell of an IEM for the price

[@Ken-ss1en]

I'm thinking of getting a pair of OH10s for hip hop. I'm looking forward to the punchy bass!

[@introvertguy11]

Seriously good for hip hop

[@migracing8232]

Go get a Kz Esx and thank me later Save your money

[@Ken-ss1en]

@@migracing8232 I've seen conflicting views on the ESX and some say that they aren't for bassheads.

[@rysulrohan9317]

Listening to your video through hbb 😊

[@JovanKK]

Cant wait to watch this at home soon Thanks for the review in advance dan

[@Barnsey87]

I like my bass QKZ HBB delivers.

[@thailandstreetscenes]

I agree, i think they're fantastic sounding. Warm and full. I've just ordered a p[air. These will be my first ever pair of IEM's, so i'm really excited.

[@ronaldbrown-pn2jr]

I really appreciate how you actually give definitive answers.

[@dansaudioreviews]

🙇🏻‍♂️🙇🏻‍♂️

[@scdude9509]

"What should we buy?" Qudelix 5k :D

[@lextr3110]

The transient tick on the kick drum of this track make me wanna puke

[@brunis_m]

At first I’m like “oh wow this is really cool, hadn’t heard of these before”. Then when I find out how much it costs I’m like “f me they better blow me away”. Probably amazing but just out of my league

[@introvertguy11]

I feel like I have to look into qkz hbb and khan, have a bunch of high end iems, but my most used iem is still ie600 and Symphonium Meteor, both are just so good. Maestro SE, Elysian Diva, Mest MK2, Tia trio I just don't use them anymore. Outside ie600 and when home Meteor. I don't even open my iem box anymore. I noticed it last night. Kinda crazy. HOT TAKE - Zero is bright but it sounds kinda cheap. I think cheap sets with good bass are good at hiding the cheap drivers. With clean tuning I can focus more on the driver. Even the hola and quarks dsp sounds far better. BTW great video as always. good to see the OH10. Plini and Yael Naim, soo good 😘👌👌👌

[@LOW_Quality_ASMR]

Planning to buy the QKZ X HBB, for the upgrade to of my Qkz VK4 OG version, after that I also planning to buy CCA CXS and EDA balance for the collection and to try the kz IEM's.

[@jari121]

I have the HBB, CXS and EDA Balanced. They all are okay in they own way. The CXS sound the most detailed with good resolution and it have the widest soundstage. The EDA Balanced have also quite good resolution and is of course the most balanced.

[@fortzinsta2986]

CXS is bad dude

[@dude_from_hell5590]

Did this review made me tear up? Well ofc no

[@jonathanraecrisanto5912]

I had the Khan for like 3 weeks but I returned it because... 1. I couldn't find a unique characteristic of it that I enjoy compared to my other IEMs (7Hz Timeless, Moondrop Aria, 7Hz Zero) 2. The nozzle is too long and the shells are too big for my ears. Can't even endure 30mins without taking it off. (I already did tip rolling)

[@jari121]

I had the same experiences. I ended up using foam tips.

[@R3AP3R.S0ULS]

The HBB just sounds leaps better to me

[@linolingelbach2214]

MAESTRO IS SO GOOD WTF. Warm but it has incredible detail and seperation

[@Ricer-b4n]

Khan is nasty just like it was in Star Trek 2.

[@sanoobrashid]

Hbb Khan ❤️❤️❤️

[@rubenviegas6358]

Damn!! Maestro destroys all those toys… 😬

[@janueldagasuhan4943]

Can you review tangzu wan'er

[@Orca774]

Finally a non hdr video lol

[@dansaudioreviews]

Enjoy it while it lasts. HDR is only disabled because KZbin still needs to process it. It’ll shift to HDR soon 😅

[@chrishehman4147]

Holy crap. My brain is broken

[@CheesusPrice]

OMG you really are planetary alignment sent! I have been waiting for this!