HBBxQKZ Khan IEM "how close is it to Truthear Zero?" Unboxing, teardown, review, comparison

Hey guys! this has been a long time in the making. Sorry for the delay but here we go!
huge thanks to HBB and Linsoul for sending this one out, I'm very thankful for their support!
#audiophile #chifi #earphones #hifi #hifiaudio #iem #inearmonitors #teardown #diy #kz #linsoul #collab #khan #qkz

[@YamazakiRodrigo]

I find your curiosity to see and discover how things work incredible. keep up with the videos that watching your videos kills my curiosity too!. I wore each of them for 6 hours straight while working. I use it with FiiO UTWS3 bluetooth adapter. Yes, they are similar, but the differences in tuning are exactly as you explained. I do a slight EQ adjustment because I like a little more clarity in the highs and a little more sub-bass. I started with the Khan, and as soon as the battery died I switched to the Zero set. Using the same EQ I could hear the difference well. I still like both and I don't think one can replace the other. I think one complements the other. I think with these differences, each set can be used for a different genre or different occasion.

[@hi-friaudioman]

Thank you. Yeah, I agree. Slightly different sound both great for slightly different flavors of sound. Can't go wrong with either one. :-)

[@piotrdziulka179]

Love your work. This is soooo much better than other reviewers.

[@pakfumejia6951]

thank you for your hard work brother. i am relatively new in iems just about a week old. your videos help me tremendously.

[@illitero]

I've watched your stuff before but couldn't help but smile when you revealed that you swapped the drivers, haha. I adore dedication to exploring things like that, so thank you for sharing that for us 😊

[@sokasyori]

Awsome technical analysis & thoughts...👍👍Keep it up...👏👏

[@ruger6049]

I'm just starting my IEM journey. At 62, I'm going to backpack Europe and won't be able to take my beloved Audeze/burson gear. I enjoyed your video and subscribed. Keep up the excellent format.

[@TheHangman666]

Great as always!

[@dexterlallo397]

enjoyed the chill out stream, even as a newbie

[@ryanreviews8566]

wow, that's just awesome to see! truthear hola teardown next (if possible) to see how the difference as well. You've got an awesome series concept here man especially in the IEM youtube space. Hope you keep at it! :D

[@shine9001]

Your teardown video is awesome.

[@LISTEDGames]

What do you think of CCA PLA13, those have big bass hope one day you'll be able to get the maestro mini, those have nice tuning

[@garciaclark-ve4jx]

thanks for reviewing these.

[@alvincaesar-jv6tu]

I have the KZ ZSN Pros, even tho its a step down from the 10s they still sound amazing.

[@ItsJustChase]

When you took off the grill to show the bass port and smaller driver port I thought that was so neat, may be an odd request but could you somehow upload pictures somewhere to be downloaded? I would like to show friends how it all works when I have them listen to the IEMs. Awesome work as always 🤙

[@hi-friaudioman]

That's a good idea. I have a website domain hi-fri.com, I'll look into hosting pictures on there when I get the website built.

[@ItsJustChase]

@@hi-friaudioman sweet, glad to hear it. If you get it going please update us.

[@slade7612]

Good job with this review!

[@hi-friaudioman]

Thank you. 🙏

[@jasongibson3574]

Great information and comparison. Zero looks better to me so maybe I'll try that one some time

[@user-bh8cy7ld2e]

The sound quality is really good, even better than others

[@afuyan]

Even Tyvan Lam looks angry when someone suddenly say "QKZ is KZ's sister brand" 🤣 And I think probably KZ gonna sue them in the future if keep over using CCA faceplate design based on hows going on on driver patent post from him. What a weird situation.

[@hi-friaudioman]

Yeah they might be family or friends who buy out part of the company but they are definitely two separate company.

[@Smzxe]

KZ does own QKZ and CCA they have same driver cable and shell

[@afuyan]

@@Smzxe JCally also have the KZ-style cable. It's a common basic cable massively produced in Shenzhen. So, what's the point? QKZ claimed that QKZ are the owner of KZ. So your statement is contradicted. Also, QKZ says KZ does stand for Know for Zero defect which is wrong, KZ always using Knowledge Zenith name. QKZ using Known for Zero defect is to avoid KZ's suing them.

[@billviolette5274]

You mentioned that one of the components might need to slow down the smaller driver so it works at the same time as the larger. What does that mean exactly? Aren't they getting the same signal?

[@caitlingarcia-io6gq]

thanks for honest review.

[@TechAudioTalks]

i love the black transparent design

[@Vicky-xn6bz]

If i only use iphone and adapter lightning dac from apple, can i still drive to get bass quality?

[@andyjackson2910]

Nice detailed review.

[@hi-friaudioman]

Thanks!

[@viderethevaccinatorfromhol7536]

Awesome video.

[@Mixail747]

Slice em and dice em, hell yeah!

[@jfsps15]

Im just between this, the zero, hexa or hola, i know that im going to endup with all of them but i dont know why im betweent those. (Maybe because i use the mic a lot and those foesnt have, and im hesitant to buy a cable becausd theres really not a lot of info out there about the afternarket cable mics)

[@jgvbadv]

I just bought the Zeroes and i don't like the lack of bass and the fact that the subwoofer seems detached like you've said

[@VanDungLe2510]

Hey man. May i ask what app did you use to edit the video and what camera did you use to record this video? I want to make my first attempt at reviewing the Khan as well as comparing it with the OG Qkz HBB. Any help would be appreciated

[@hi-friaudioman]

I use my old cellphone that has a decent camera on it and I put it on a microphone tripod and I use free editing software called VSDC.

[@VanDungLe2510]

@@hi-friaudioman Thanks for the answer man :)) Did you also use the mic on the phone, or did you use some 3rd party mic?

[@MartinAngeloEsguerra]

Fantastic review, Sir! Would you recommend these over the Truthear Zero? Also, how would these compare with the Penon Serial? Thanks!

[@hi-friaudioman]

I have not tried the serial but these are so close to the zero I would probably take these over zero. But that also depends how much you like bass. Zero is just a touch brighter but not by much, again they're really close in sound so I would probably just pick up the cheaper one.

[@MartinAngeloEsguerra]

@@hi-friaudioman Thanks for the quick revert, Sir. Your reviews and impressions, as with HBB's, resonate with me. That means getting the Khan over the Zero should be a no-brainer. 😂 More power to your channel, Sir. Keep it up!

[@gerritfridericksohn4627]

The Zero has quite a bit of bass. It's a flavor. It's edm bass. The Penon is a smoky jazz club in New York in the sixties. Miles Davis. The Zero is William Orbit. IMHO.

[@John-rw9bv]

Did anyone else know what that "JW" component was? Black with a white band. I see them all the time, maybe it's a diode?

[@kiyowokiyowo8862]

Hey, I don't know if its only on my part but some part audio of the video missing

[@hi-friaudioman]

I think it might be on your part. I watched through the video and the audio was fine.

[@elfido_3598]

this guy is too nice

[@drickph3066]

Thaaaaanks cool

[@LTZxGOD]

Wait, what? Truthear is a subbrand of moondrop? Where did you get this information?

[@arbokMelagrana]

here on Amzn the Zero costs a bit less than the Khan

[@fernsjuarez1129]

This or cadenza?

[@hi-friaudioman]

This if you want warmer, basier sound. Cadenza if you want brighter, leaner sound.

[@ot9ot735]

1st finally

[@halobayd9612]

Kazanan hangisi

[@hi-friaudioman]

Both are good in the own right.

[@FabioKasper]

Great video. It seems there's a ton of plagiarism between these low end gems.

[@voidpunkprincess]

It’s not really plagiarism when the 2 talked and agreed that innovating in the other’s work would be a cool, fun idea

[@integralogic]

I feel we are getting "hand me downs" that are made up of plagiarized shells and speaker setups. For these, maybe they are reusing old Sony x2 DD parts on the cheap. I'm down with recycling

[@MrConnorBig]

Truthear is not a subbrand of Moondrop. It's just run by a former Moondrop engineer im pretty sure

[@hi-friaudioman]

I could've sworn I saw the boss of moondrop say he owned it on discord but I could be wrong.

[@Smzxe]

@@hi-friaudioman KZ owns CCA TRN KsBear QKZ Truthear Theaudio SGOR Tungzu etc Moondrop is totally different company

[@burns0100]

@@Smzxe How do KZ own Truthears and still can't make their own iems decent.

[@Smzxe]

@@burns0100 QKZ x HBB og was using KZ cable and edx ultra driver shell etc Now QKZ released a earphone that is similar to truthears zero Quite clearly these companies are related to each other They might be made in same factory KZ maybe separate but they may share parts or cables

[@Smzxe]

KZ owns CCA TRN KsBear TRN QKZ Tungzu etc etc They use same driver same cables same shells You can't deny the fact they are all made in same factory and sold with different names HBB just sticks his Name on all earphones that's how they get hyped up and sold When a earphone stops selling they Collab with a audio reviewers to sell it pretty common marketing strategies They just changed filter it sounds different QKZ x HBB original uses KZ EdX Ultra driver which is used in CCA CRA+ earphones they just changed filters to make them sound little bit different and they are selling with different names "QKZ x HBB" HBB name is just sticked on the earphones they're all same

[@mokisan]

> No waifu > Small box > Also iem by HBB (which everyone will obviously shill about) Tangzu wan'ner better I guess probably

[@VanDungLe2510]

It's either HBB shill or Crinacle shill lol. Only the upcoming 7hz Legato won't have collab tag to it

[@mokisan]

@@VanDungLe2510 Don't forget about the z reviews shill, upcoming you will have positive reviews of the new gizaudio collab iem too.

[@mokisan]

@@VanDungLe2510 BTW what's this 7hz legato? Never heard of it.

[@VanDungLe2510]

@@mokisan Eh. I'm not sure about the Galileo. Sure the configuration is unique (liquid silicone DD and an unusual So ion BA). Somebody already compliment it, but i'm not sure i like the steep as hell treble roll off though. If it's 100$, i'm gonna pass

[@VanDungLe2510]

@@mokisan It's the upcoming dual DD from 7hz. There's no information about the price or release date yet. Dual DD configuration is all i know

[@FordFracture]

just got mine the other day and they do look nice but sound horrible 😕 I've paid less and got better sounding IEM'S

[@hottube135]

Same here the sound is garbage returned mine back to Amazon for a refund

[@jari121]

I agree. Even the Tangzu Wan'er sounds better. The Khan has a slow and too strong, slightly boomy bass. Too much mid-bass and lowered mid-tones. The treble lacks a little air. The nozzles are so wide that the tips don't fit properly in my ears, which may affect my sound rating.

[@yohanpribadi9911]

Thank you for revealing inside the drivers.. 👏🫶