I Found the Best EARBUDS for Gaming!

[@danejerustv]

I've been WAITING for an earbud round up. I can't wear a big headset for medical reasons so this is very much needed. Thank you

[@dansal4726]

@Arcadetron Racing same, I feel like a headache is coming and my head starts to feel too heavy for my neck when I use a headset.

[@shirishshukla8349]

Same. I had minor paralysis attacks due to blockage in blood flow due to super tight headphones.

[@paveltrout]

another popular youtube channel giving KZ and chi-fi audio a spotlight lets gooooo

[@go2guy]

Hey I am just getting into KZ's and Chi-Fi. Getting my pair in tomorrow

[@sushimshah2896]

What other brands are chi-fi? Tin, moondrop, etc?

[@a-job7276]

@@sushimshah2896 BLON BL03 "purple"... very good. "Fine Audio" or "Etymotic" (GOD Tier...)

[@alanraftel5033]

@@a-job7276 why "purple" specifically? I know the color is new but to my knowledge, the sound signature is the same.

[@a-job7276]

@@alanraftel5033 It is that the cylinder where the eartip is placed is a little longer and it fits better in the ear canal. It is what I have seen in reviews. Depending on which eartip is used, it changes the sound a bit.

[@vincentrecto8794]

Finally a video for the earphone gang! I'm glad you're keeping the KZs because they really do give the best quality for cheap and the over-the-ear cables are just molded on the back of my ears at this point. Awesome vid HC!

[@prntm926]

Im about to complain in the comments after seeing the thumbnail and no kz in it, but after seeing the zs10 calms me down 😂. I have the zsn pro x, and have tried the zs10, of course the zs10 is slightly better. But im not upgrading until my zsn died.

[@justinli826]

@@prntm926 How much better are the ZS10s? Like in terms of sound stage, separation, clarity and flatness. I have the ZSN pro X and moondrop starfields, and I really like the ZSN despite having access to, well, better iems.

[@prntm926]

@@justinli826 zs10 have more comfy high, and more crispy sound which of course better soundstage.

[@seanaguilar535]

Are the KZ ZS10 good for fire person shooters like COD or Apex?

[@justinli826]

@@seanaguilar535 Well pretty much any halfway decent iem is good for gaming, so yeah.

[@RanmaSaotome1_2]

Tip for any pc gamers, if you have an RTX card get RTX voice/broadcast from Nvidia if you use an earbud with an inline mic. It makes the mic much more clearer and even comparable with traditional headset mics.

[@FrenoR]

typing this for the future

[@vidsexpert234]

how do you do that?

[@admirald.rifter1819]

What do you mean by inline?

[@wutff]

@@admirald.rifter1819 mic on the wire

[@ausdingchu24]

typing this for the future

[@hucklejoko]

Quite amusing how Dmitri consider the KZ ZS10 as no name while the audiophile market is literally smothering over these cheap Chinese IEMs.

[@derkr0x]

I have 2 sets of KZ ZS10s and love em for everything, a little new to get used to for the 1st hour or so but works great.

[@AyySorento]

The KZ ES4 might be a big more known as they are only $18 and sound phenomenal, but true. For cheap IEM's that sound amazing, KZ is the best place to start.

[@animeshmeshram5997]

I use blon bl03 for gaming, pretty amazing

[@ElZamo92]

I am appalled that they're showcasing the OLD KS10s instead of the newer, cheaper and better in every way KSN Pros.

[@samarthbhat7889]

yeah dude even the mic was superb, i think only second to Razer hammerhead (sounds the most natural but it has that hissing noise), where as mic quality isnt even the focus of Chifi brands i was totally expecting it to have the worst mic, pleasantly surprised

[@tastymacification]

4:45 that simple reverse video of you dropping the ear tips was dope

[@kylhw9052]

I like how your actually showing us how the mic sounds this is promising

[@Bayofthe91st]

For some reason, my brain expecting this video starting silently with an upside-down green iPad placed on a desk

[@TheNerdVoice]

He's my KZ King. LOL

[@shanedoesntplay5211]

Hey you think this guy dankpods?

[@7H07sAndH03s]

Dankpods reference make me smile

[@AnonymousMC]

HOLD UP. Last time they did a video on headsets, I was looking for one. Now, they do a video on earbuds when I'm looking for some. WHAT? 😳

[@tomgillotti]

Same!

[@nerolo0716]

same...

[@AnonymousMC]

@@tomgillotti Ikr lol

[@AnonymousMC]

@@nerolo0716 Yeah ikr

[@HardwareCanucks]

It's because we know ... lel -D.

[@richardshevkun7871]

I believe creative sxfi trio is also worth mentioning. Really good soundstage, nice bass for gaming and movies, and actually very convincing virtual surround sound tech. Good for live music and some games

[@DIOPA]

Does it have noise cancellation? I have a very loud fan in my laptop and I want to ensure it doesn't disturb me

[@kvn95ss]

The Razer sounded the most clearer in its default position. For all other mics, they sounded better only when the mic was held closer to the mouth. In fact Razer got too loud when you held it to your mouth, so yeah I think it's got the best mics out of them.

[@raphaelhudson]

The razer sounded WAYYY better

[@channie-cg]

Ye cause it was 40$ more

[@raphaelhudson]

@@channie-cg get what you pay for i guess.. But I must say in this market it is quite difficult to predict mic quality from headset quality. After watching this and a bunch of videos I ended up getting a 19$ Lav mic instead that has a splitter so I can plug my HD25 headphones into it. The mic is surprisingly better than most if not all these options.

[@thejoeyc]

"The most clearer" is the stupidest grammar in these comments.

[@kvn95ss]

@@thejoeyc I'm sorry. I think i should've said "the mostest clearest"

[@zpolt]

Surprised to see some more earphones especially IEM love here. Kudos.

[@ardemis3917]

oh hey zpolt.

[@rizomepaglinawan6475]

yow zpolt.

[@huskyleash]

FINALLY, I've been waiting for this video for years

[@BlibbertyBlobberty]

I feel the HyperX buds were criminally overlooked here. I have been using them for 12 months and they are superb. The different shape of the eartip makes them incredibly comfortable to wear and do not cause your ears to ache. The sound quality is fantastic and incredibly very. I use mine for Siege and find them to be very accurate for hearing enemy footsteps. The large eartips create the seal in your ear for noise cancellation but I choose to use the medium size tip which doesn't create a seal - they feel / sound more like open backed headphones. I don't like the feeling of my ears being sealed off - I feel like I'm underwater and it's awful. In comparison, the Razer buds from the start of this video are made of metal which makes them very heavy and a painful to wear in your ears for long periods of time - this is why I returned my set and purchased the HyperX. It is very important to try the earbuds for yourself and not just assume a KZbin reviewer is going to give you the best information - what you like and what they like are two very different things.

[@danijc9149]

I’m using my apple earpods when playing. I don’t like headset and the normal earbuds type, does the sound of HyperX better than the apple earpods?

[@Vizr.]

@@danijc9149 Yes by a long shot. I've been using them 2+years. The mic is OK depending on the headsets your teammates use. For some it will sound clear and for other they will sound muffled. (The nerds with poorly tuned astros always have issues). Audio is great. (I do have my own equalizer setting with Dolby Atmos though). And one thing to note is what OP mentioned. Sound isolation in earbuds is the absolute worse feeling. (It does feel like your underwater. Specially when trying to communicate with teammates that will cause you to scream, which these dont. That is a plus for these earbuds. The red may seem to flashy for outdoors. But the fact that you can here around you, they're great for that to. I took them in several bike rides. Near the ocean, woods, and busy roads. I could listen to a podcasts while still being able to be aware of my surroundings. I've combine them with turtle Beach pro+ Xbox adapter. And a 3.5mm splitter to attach my condesor mic. (with external power source.) For anyone that avoid headsets. (Either for there lack of comfort, "hothead", avoiding headache/migrains) I do recommend the Hyper X cloud Earbuds. Sometimes when listening to music I'll pop these on when my Samsung wireless buds aren't enough. Question: What other Earbuds does anyone recommend. That are tuned similar to these if not better. Cause the 14mm driver sure does its job. I've tried several IEM' but b/c there usually tuned for some genre of music they never seem to work well with video games.

[@mechy5647]

Agreed, they are great

[@meppy9945]

Hey how’s the mic on the hyperx

[@Vizr.]

@@meppy9945 It's alright (usually people with shitty Astros will hear you muffled, how that happens is annoying from the way those folks tune there audio. Or even at that the hearing loss they've developed from havibg to crank up there audio to max just to try and hear anything. Yet when you get an echo off there mic you can hear yourself coming in clearly.) If plugged in straight to the controller you may get feedback being sent. But that's an issue with the Xbox controller. (I ran test with my brothers Xbox signed to the party. And could hear my self clearly with no issues. I use mine with the Turtle Beach mic adapter where it lowers the gain on the open mic just a bit so as not to pick up any background audio. I have opted to use an external condenser mic connected to its own power supply with all the fancy knobs and switches to tune my voice a little better. With a y-splitter I just separate the audio channels. Audio is still fantastic with these earbuds though. Better than any "gaming headset" I've tried before. Within its price range. There now $35 on Amazon. It really doesn't hurt to try them.

[@lhitman2222]

I used to be a headset users till 1 week ago. I hated how it kept a dent on my hair so I switched over to earbuds and I'm suprised how amazing the sound quality of my razerhammerhead duo are and I don't even need surround sound the work just perfectly.

[@nanezferrer3565]

does razer hammerhead duo have ANC ?

[@montesajudy]

Exactly the same reason why I also switched to earbuds. I am now using QKZ VK4 IEM which is a very affordable but the sound quality is unmatched for the price especially for gaming. I hated my previous Logitech g433 headset leaves a mark on both sides of my hair even after I shower, the dent is still there which was really annoying because I was hair conscious :D

[@Dammitimmad]

As soon as my earbuds start dying, this video shows up Thank the heavens above

[@callgrl]

get the kz zsn pro x's from linsoul

[@hyroproto4364]

get the BLON 03..Thank me later

[@rodrigomontes9802]

I’m sure you said something about it out loud and ur phone listened

[@A4amad3us]

Thank you for this video! Everyone focuses on headphones for gaming- it's wonderful to have a honest review for earbuds. I prefer them MUCH more.

[@driftingthroughthisplace5898]

hey bro I've been using headsets forever and I really wanna switch to earbuds. Since you sound like you've been using them for a while, can you tell me if sound is compromised?? I play competitive games where hearing other players is very important so I'm wondering if good earbuds will still do the job. Cheers.

[@hammerfall6666]

​@@driftingthroughthisplace5898 competitive games? you better go with open headphones for better soundstage and imaging. For IEMs, the soundstage and imaging majority of them are mediocre, you need above $500 IEM to compete with $300 headphones. They lack imaging especially vertical imaging so if you play games where vertical position cues are important then you're already dead when you didn't hear enemies' footstep above you, and the soundstage are hit and miss.

[@blackheart450-u4v]

Man... Loved the lighting of video , found very comfortable in the dark👍

[@kc-st]

Just wanted to say to the hardware Canucks team, I really like your work! Your videos are well produced and edited.

[@arbodeltaco]

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[@TenacityXVI]

I'm so glad you're covering this!! I'm planning to get my ears pierced soon and need to switch to buds while they heal because over the ear headphones are definitely not going to be comfortable or good for the healing process. Fantastic video as always Dimitry!

[@linnoff]

I bought the Razer hammerheads a while back and I have to share my experience here. Like Dimitri said the sound is all around excellent, cable feels nice, controls are good, though the ANC is a bit lacking. The issue for me was build quality. Every pair (and I've had 3 now) seems to wear out super fast around the connector. I don't know for sure if it's the wire out the back or in the usb-c plug itself, but within 3-5 months each pair I've had starts cutting out. If you keep the connector perfectly still, there's no problem, but as soon as you put your phone in your pocket, say, you start getting cutting out.

[@hammerfall6666]

this is why any IEM with detachable cables is the best. any problem with the cable, easy just change to another cable. the connector is not prone to problems but it's easy to fix if it happens broken.

[@adamrobertson2048]

I have a pair of these I found. I want to use them to game on my PS5 but I can't figure it out

[@Kazekai_]

Good thing to talk about earbuds for gaming ! I personally used KZ (zax) for gaming for a few months but ended up going back to a headset (Beyerdynamics) not because of the sound quality which was perfect, but the fact that while using earbuds, you hear yourself too much and end up no hearing enough the game of coms at night when at low volume.

[@queserasera87]

Also, earbuds are great for people with neck issues! When I use headphones, the weight starts to mess up my neck really bad--no matter how light the headphones are.

[@JellyRoger_XIII]

I'm using the KZ ZS10 Pro (no mic) by Yinyoo and they sound Amazing. Quality in all ranges is just impressive for a €46 earbuds and can easily say they actually are the best earbuds i've ever had. I'm using themjust for music when i'm out, but wanna try them also for gaming soon. Hugely recommended for music after some equalization preset to fit your preferences. 10/10 !

[@_nikhill]

Thanks for the video, it was really helpful as no one talks about earbuds for gaming. And I prefer earbuds because they are so much more comfortable, over-ear headphones don't suit my ears very well actually. Even the good ones from Sony or Bose doesn't cut out.

[@JJ-uy6le]

I have the JBL one and it's really great for gaming when you are really concentrated but for any other use as listening to music or movie Its easy to notice how uncomfortable it is

[@envyy506]

is the microphone enough?

[@JJ-uy6le]

@@envyy506 for regular use more than enough

[@azharkrumtally85]

As someone who used Earbuds for Gaming for years, I've got to say headsets are just so much better can't go back after I tried headsets

[@gabormolnar6126]

Id love to go back haha

[@SalDiPasta]

Awesome. I've been using BASN Bmaster for a year now. Although they don't come equipped with a mic, they offer amazing sound, comfort and retainability.

[@johnchngg]

I have to say I disagree with the part on the Hyperx earbuds, I’ve been using them for over a year now, and the reason why I like them so much is the same reason you didn’t really like them. They dont actually get inserted into the ear canal, and even though there is no actual seal, there is also not a build up of pressure overtime like you get with so many other earbuds which I find fatiguing after long periods. The Hyperx cloud earbuds to me have this open sound stage, without feeling “empty”. It gets plenty loud and feels full minus the pressure build-up i cited earlier. After all that’s said though this isn’t a very common nor expected feel/design when it comes to earbuds, people EXPECT the seal and sort of pressure in the ear canal, and I can imagine why it might be offputting for some? But it by no means results in a bad product, which the Hyperx Cloud earbuds certainly aren’t. Thanks for covering gaming earbuds! I appreciate you catering to us non-headset gamers :)

[@Shay4Kuzma]

Well. I'm glad to read that. I think I will go with the hyperX then

[@xDEADP00Lx]

Do they work good with PUBG mobile and hearing footsteps? I'm thinking about getting a pair..

[@arpinrenardi1174]

@@xDEADP00Lx my friend that uses it said that you can hear steps very clearly

[@xDEADP00Lx]

@@arpinrenardi1174 thanks!

[@Woef718]

I got multiple ear infections since using the hyperx earbuds seems I only can use apple earpods for my ears but I don't know if they work on windows 10

[@balajir3406]

I think you're the only person in youtube to talk about gaming earbuds.. thankyuu 👍

[@redders188]

fantastic review! Was exactly what I was looking for, thanks for the help!

[@rolfathan]

For microphone, I do a USB microphone desk mounted. I much prefer separating the two. If one part breaks, you still have the other. So far my favorite IEMs for sound quality are the Ikko OH10s. Bassy and super clear. Soundstage. Things feel far away despite being right there in your ears. Absolute eargasm. I do also really love the Kinera BD005. They're maybe a bit harsher than the OH10, and the soundstage isn't as good (I doubt you will find much with as good a soundstage for less or more to be honest) I prefer both of these to the Linsoul KZ-ZS 10 . Both of these also have zero cable noise. Big perk to both of these is that same dual pronged replaceable cable. So if you get too excited while gaming and destroy the cable, you can just replace them. Linsoul certainly makes some amazing cables, that tangle less, feel premium. I highly suggest getting those if you get any IEM that has that standard replaceable cable.

[@Izhupy]

can i use a usb mic and a wireless earbud?

[@aarnavsrivastava8041]

When I first read the title: "Wait.... there's something like THAT too???" I bet a lot of people would've had the same reaction as well.

[@callgrl]

Get yourself the KZ/Linsoul Audio one's. They have the best audio quality and you can get the KZ ZSN PRO X for $24 right now on their website. (its better than the one he shows in the video but it doesn't look that cool)

[@Zysperro]

Better go for the Aliexpress - it's the same iems, but for the normal price (~30$). I got mine in 2 weeks.

[@zenny58]

@@Zysperro what's the link? Do u mind sharing??

[@Zysperro]

@@zenny58 can't post the link (it auto-deletes), just search in Aliexpress and it should be the one with the most orders (shop's name is LuckLZ iirc)

[@zenny58]

@@Zysperro nice. I shall look in up. thanks bud

[@sadotore]

finally after more then a year you have done it, thank you bro :)

[@jensvangrootenbrulle9727]

Who's here to avoid a dent?

[@the3dxbeast409]

Broski i ain’t trying to become jinxy out here brother ☝️🤓

[@richcall8979]

Me

[@Sourappl1]

I just realize that i got a dent on my head💀

[@Salamise]

I just dont want headphones to press down my hair

[@floww4543]

nah earbuds just have better directional audio

[@lgtexas2013]

I love you! Thank you so much for including a mic test, I need gaming buds for work so I need something on the go, I play with friends so wasn't sure how clear n far the mic is from the mouth, appreciate the test u have become my favorite KZbinr now haha😁😁

[@HardwareCanucks]

Haha glad I could help. Really surprised at how well these mice sounded btw. -D.

[@miagi1337]

Ordered the BLON BL05S with Mic a few days ago after a positive Z-Review. Cost $40 looking forward to test em.

[@anomnomnomnivore1350]

You’ll be disappointed with their imaging. Z is a shill. I only trust super reviews, crinacle, intoit reviews and the honest audiophile. They have differing perceptions and tastes in tonality, but they are pretty damn consistent

[@miagi1337]

@@anomnomnomnivore1350 Telling me that I will be disappointed without even knowing what I'm going to use em for and what kind of iems/headphones I like, what sound I like and how high my expectations are makes you an obvious hater that should not make any recommendations to anyone about sound devices.

[@WasiMaster]

@@miagi1337 I agree

[@hal9xxx321]

@@miagi1337 Oh trust me you don't know nothing about what you'll like, I went from a stupid beats-buying bass head to dear god the lush vocals of this ZMF Eikon is truly beautiful oh the Sundara mmmph... **EQ's everything** . Also, if you're active in any audiophile community long enough (reddit, hifiguides, headfi, ASR, etc) you'll learn that Zreviews is a shill hypeman. Just don't get into the nitty gritty too much until what the specs on paper is telling you what you're supposed hear. You're using the gear to enjoy the music, not the other way around. Bl-03s, although technically less impressive is a better choice than the 05 because the 05 lacks the tonality and timbre (also bass) magic that 03 does.

[@vali69]

@@anomnomnomnivore1350 not that he's a shill. He's like... vague, it's hard to like grasp what he's saying as he doesn't give examples with music and stuff... that's one of the things that's important when looking at reviewers opinions, what they say about the music, cause it's far easier when they say "in song x from y you can hear at z moment/minute how yada yeda" than "the trebble is good", you probably get it by now

[@sorenmeyer7347]

I'm using the KZ ES4 for over 2 years now. They still look like new and sound great! The sound isolation is pretty strong, so i can't use them on my bicycle sadly, but otherwise awesome IEMs.

[@DaPopexI]

great video Dimitri! was shocked to not see the Turtle Beach Battle Buds on this list. I know TB has a reputation of not meeting up to most competition sound quality wise but they do come equipped with a full size gaming mic which is detachable!

[@paulwalther5237]

I picked those up from Amazon too just out of curiosity since they're so cheap. The mic quality is great. The sound quality is great too for the price. I don't think they're very comfortable unfortunately - I don't like how the kind of heavy buds are wholly supported by the in ear inserts since they're a little heavy they should have some more support I think.

[@Dr_Aien]

I understand that Linsoul isn't known by every random person you'll find on the street. But aren't they one of the best IEMs maker in the audiophile category ? Calling them no-name is kinda harsh isn't it ? Edit : typo

[@paveltrout]

linsoul is more a store that sells chi-fi iems, although they own thieauidio

[@hukama6911]

Linsoul is like the amazon of chinese audiophile market. Thie audio is owned by them. Those chinese audiophile companies are doing well. I hope the european, american and japanese audio companies notice their growth and make a move.

[@cupcakeobsession]

@@hukama6911 yup like shenzhen audio has their store too ig

[@NoriegaMariano]

Linsoul?, Those were KZ (Knowledge Zenith). And are well known in the scene.

[@hukama6911]

@@NoriegaMariano maybe kz also owned by linsoul, thats news to me tbh

[@raevies]

Beyerdynamic Soul Byrd, has a nice audio and good mic.

[@technoklutz]

Been looking for gaming earbuds review for a while now... Thanks HC for covering this realm...

[@Sinsanatis]

i think the razers mic actually sound pretty decent, especially the volume with it not being held up. also what about a review on the new hifiman he-x4?

[@randywave7]

I stream would this be an issue with my chat link cable? Or can I just hook it up to my controller?

[@ilikelobsters.2376]

Oh my god, thank you. I stopped using headphones (I think 4 or 5 months ago this year) and I am so happy to see the title.

[@neogpt]

KZ are insane. Despite their cheap price, my KZ ZSN PRO X are absolutely insane. Love it

[@ohhi4050]

Hey would you recommend the ZSN PRO X or the ZS-10?

[@neogpt]

@@ohhi4050 i have only used the zsn pro x, and they're pretty great for the price, you might be better off looking for info online

[@allsharkin8129]

@@neogpt can you hear when enemy’s are to your left or right ?

[@neogpt]

@@allsharkin8129 i don't really use em for any sort of focused gaming, mostly just to chill. But they should work perfectly fine. What i can report though is that unfortunately the left side has lost its bass and volume, and so i had to buy new ones. Went for the KZ ZEX. They definitely have options that work great for gaming

[@markkevingarringo2942]

@@allsharkin8129 me bro i hear footsteps on right but it’s on the left

[@VVVhitesnake]

Linsoul KZ ZS10 looks freakin badass! Thanks for reviewing man!

[@hukama6911]

Im just going to leave a list of IEM that I personally interested in or really popular in audiophile community: >KZ ZS10 pro, from I've read V shape fun, get this instead T2 for gaming, decent mic (all KZ). >Tin T2, had them for a while, open sounding, staging is wrong dont game with them. >Final Audio E2000, too dark for me, said to be wide but dont rememeber them to be. >Sennheiser IE 100 pro, neutral, I think DMS said it images really good, probably not wide. >Moondrop Starfield, harman neutral(?), really popular. >FiiO FH3, said to be wide and image well, probably the gaming IEM

[@lISamuraill]

Man this channel uploads everytime Im looking for something! awesome

[@Zyanide09]

I use in-ears because of my hairstyle(gel/wax), and i currently use the HyperX ones. I used to use the Razer Adaro, but they suddenly broke. I normally use the medium eartips with all in-ears, but with the HyperX i have to use the large ones, otherwise they are too loose. They are a bit more open than others when it comes to sound, but the sound they produce is also amazing for in-ears. The only big negative for me is that normal tips dont fit, and if i lose one i cant just replace it.

[@danijc9149]

I’m using my apple earpods when playing. I don’t like headset and the normal earbuds type, does the sound of HyperX better than the apple earpods?

[@pachito2736]

How's the mic ?

[@straazz]

Great video! Not really looking to buy earbuds with inline mic, so would be interesting with a comparison of earbuds without a mic from you.

[@Ciz4Crummy]

I bought the G333 a few weeks ago and I love them for gaming on my laptop.

[@lukamachavariani9115]

Bro is it good for cs gi?

[@Amaranthyne]

One for the algorithm. It’s nice to find an actual reviewer.

[@cupcakeobsession]

Linsoul is the shops name, the brand is kz knowledge zenith but fair enough. xD. How about tin audio t2/t2 plus and moondrop ssr/ssp? They have quite a wide sound stage and good seperation and all

[@lnbabz]

I use the TIN 2's with a Rode USB mic - I really dig the TIN 2 for my competetive FPS gaming

[@Enhanz]

These are much better options than the KZs. Honestly KZ just isn't worth it anymore when there are so many better buys. Maybe they were considered good a year or two ago but now - not so much.

[@ZefferZeffer]

KZ's are the first step into the hi-fi/chi-fi rabbit hole, basically... Once you're deep enough, you come back to the KZ's and realize they're honestly not that great😅 Most of their models are just your typical and generic V-shaped tuning, and stuffed with too many drivers for no better reason than marketing. More drivers ≠ better sound. The T2s were some of the best neutral IEMs I heard at the price.

[@vali69]

@@Enhanz competition man, these chifi companies are putting out so many iems and they're constantly overtaking one another. So good to see constant improvements tho it kinda sucks when you the pair you get is made outdated half a year later by a pair that costs just as much... like kz zax and cca ca16, they were like the best iems in the 70 to 80 dollar range but out comes moondrop a little while ago and drops the new aria iems which are like the starfields but for 80 dollars...

[@johanescandra]

@@ZefferZeffer agreed, I prefer the moondrops than kz haha

[@McFrechdaxXx]

Good video but you should've added the bose quiet comfort as well. I know they are not labeled as "gaming earbuds", yet they remain really popular amongst gamers even in the esports scene

[@nimb1485]

I'm using the KZ ZAX... it has 8 drivers on each side(a total of 16 drivers) 1DD+7BA. The clarity and detail are quite superb. My Blacksharks couldn't pick out enemies prone or crouch walking in Siege while these little earbuds can. One thing I will say is since there are so many drivers per side, they placed one driver a bit too close to the earpiece which some people notice sounded tinny. Other than that, I'm happy daily driving these!

[@irfamadi3130]

Would you recommend them for game use, for example for pubg, warzone and other shooting game?

[@StcksfK]

and, how good is the microphone

[@PewPeww911]

​@@irfamadi3130so which one you bought for gaming?

[@ZawYe]

I got myself a Logitech G333 KD/A and can't stop loving the mic quality for its price. That's stellar mic for a earbuds.

[@josephkingtan4153]

The mic is good?

[@callmecresto]

Surprised to hear Dimitry had so many issues with the hyperx cloud earbuds. They rest in my ear better than almost any other earbud i've used. maybe just how my ear canals are but i prefer the tip shape.

[@Megabeans]

I have to say, I own the razer Hammerhead ANC usb-c earbuds and I've had to send them for a replacement once and they're breaking again. Don't get me wrong I love the ANC, it mostly cancels lower frequencies and sound quality is amazing as well. The issue I've been having is that the cable loses connection, essentially the cable gets damaged from use, I mainly use it on my phone on my way to work. Guess the damage comes from kinking the cable or from rolling them to put them on the pouch? No idea, for braided earbuds they damage easily at the end of the cable.

[@Alex21610]

RHA t20i are hands down my favourite pair of earphones ive owned so far

[@JMIKE24]

Bought the Linsoul KZ ZS10 using your link. I'm just so over the bulkiness of the traditional gaming headsets and the way they look when streaming. Thanks for the info

[@ahtehwee]

For someone who travels light and travels a lot, headphones are such a big chunk to pack and not many comes with a hard case, and if it does it’s so bulky to fit in cabin bags. Earphones are just so much more convenient! Hope manufacturers can solve the issue of earphone mics being far from the mouth :)

[@zeedan94]

I'm really glad you checked out the KZs, but for an advice I would really recommend you investing in a better quality eartips for them, the stock ones are just uncomfortable and it definitely sounds much better with foam tips

[@MultiCameron3]

What foam tips do you recommend? Thanks

[@zeedan94]

@@MultiCameron3 the ones I got are from comply but I think any tip will be an improvement tbh

[@corvus510]

thank you very much for your video. I can recommend the "Kinera BD005 Pro" to play. Very nice sound and also a good mic. I use them as a change to the "Beyerdynamic DT770Pro".

[@conyo985]

Finally Dmitri trying out Chifi IEMs! There's so many brands and models to choose from with all the price ranges. I'm surprised you got the ZS10 at 49$ becuae we can get it here in the Philippines for around 30$. The shipping costs must be expensive in Canada. There's also the KZ ZSN Pro X which is way cheaper than the other earbuds you have mentioned in the video but has a very good sound signature with the same detachable cable feature as well!

[@gabrielbumanglag3303]

I also own the same ZSN Pro X! I paired it with TRN's 8-core cable.

[@sadotore]

i use tin hifi t2 plus for gaming and liked the sound stage and natural sound. also using the qkz vk4 for phone and sudden needs. i liked that you selected that kz. earbuds was my go to cause in summer its impossible to wear those big 50mm headsets!

[@hammerfall6666]

how's the qkz vk4 for gaming especially FPS games?

[@sadotore]

@@hammerfall6666 it was so good for the price! but i heard they qkz changed some tuning recently and made it worst 😕 so if u can find the old one, get one. or be careful before buying.

[@thedoodler882]

Thanks for this vid mate, just in time! Need to get some earbuds to help deal with this heat wave :/

[@justinedzard]

You gotta try the ZS10 Pro, man. I'm using one right now and it's the best 32 dollars I've ever spent

[@callgrl]

I have them too, they're amazing

[@quchi7232]

Do you recommend them for audio and mic?

[@papichrono]

Are they good for playing FPS games?

[@mbk337]

I have been using the Final A4000 IEMs for a couple months now. They are the best buds I have had for games as well as just a overall great sound.

[@pyromisery1638]

i own logitech g333 kda for a month now and became my favorite earphone for playing apex legends

[@R4K45H1_GAMING]

Video looking very clean as always. And it's an earphone type video so yaaaayy

[@maxzett]

I can also recommend the kinda old Sennheiser Momentum in Ear. Been using them on and off in summer when my DT 770s get too hot

[@OmarAlNasery]

I'm using JBL quantum 50 over 6 months now , im happy with it over any other headsets and having mute mic button that's a big + for me , my team mates never complained about the microphone

[@xDEADP00Lx]

Have you used them with PUBG mobile? Can you hear footsteps good? I need a new pair and used to use Skullcandy but they've gone to schitt lately.

[@OmarAlNasery]

@@xDEADP00Lx I play on pc like apex legends , the division , battlefield , never played mobile games ,but it should work fine for mobile

[@xDEADP00Lx]

@@OmarAlNasery thanks man!

[@xRebelSpiritx]

Any 2024 update??

[@zakwanzambri5862]

This man. Always my favorite KZbinr. A very quality content. Thumbs up 👍🏻

[@mr.sku11ingt0n]

Hey Dimitry, heads up trick I do with the HyperX Cloud buds. Switch the ear buds, L for R, and wrap the ear buds over the top of the ear. Then I use a 3.5 mm F to RCA audio cable M, flip connected to an RCA audio cable F to 3.5mm M. To me, this is the best audio experience with my EVGA NuAudio sound card.

[@lemos7639]

Idk if you’ll see this, but after 2 years how’s its durability?

[@mr.sku11ingt0n]

@lemos7639 still using them. And they have been yoinked and swiped from my ears by a neurotic puppy.

[@lemos7639]

@@mr.sku11ingt0n lol thanks for answering, my JBL Quantum lasted a year and I was looking for something durable but with better sound quality

[@mr.sku11ingt0n]

@lemos7639 I will say however, I now run Senheiser ie400s when I listen to music. I found a better sound experience. However, cost to benefit, the HyperX Cloud buds are great

[@lemos7639]

@@mr.sku11ingt0n got it. Thanks for the tips 🙏

[@forchyforchy5456]

Thanks 😊! I have a muscle disorder and gaming headsets hurt my neck after a while... my favorite pair just died and are out of stock, so this is amazingly timed!!!

[@garrettlison4992]

This video is perfect as my girlfriend says my headphones are making a dent in my head.

[@rbching3535]

It's called the gamer's notch

[@bigstinker710]

Does that really happen

[@64BBernard]

Ha-ha!! 🤣🤣

[@bigstinker710]

@@64BBernard no I'm serious is that real?

[@aliesk1137]

@@bigstinker710 No , I don't know how people believe this type of things It will only affect your hair and skin and it will get back to normal after few hours If a human skull is that soft we would all die from hitting a football by head

[@nobody-zyp]

Is there some kind of mistakes ? My hyperX earbuds fit my ear and very comfortable with medium size, not easily loose like you described.

[@versaleyang]

Have you thought about that everyone's ear canal is shaped and sized differently? What works for you doesn't have to work for someone else.

[@Amogh-Dongre]

I would also highly the fiio fd1/fd5(I use the fd5) ....only downside is there is no mic with stock cable but you can find cables with a mic for the fd5 or the kz zsn pro x really cheap just 35 bucks but the sound clarity is amazing for the price and also has mic

[@WillFuI]

Love the kz zsn pro. I use them with my iPad and iPhone. Totally worth the cost

[@Mr_jz_12]

running FiiO's myself. Looking at the kz zs10 and Tin t2's as backups though.

[@versaleyang]

Try the new FH5s, you are gonna be blown away by its insane sound stage. Perfect for gaming, especially competitive shooters.

[@Mr_jz_12]

@@versaleyang What's the price on the fh5's? I might be in the hunt for another set of in ears soon :)

[@versaleyang]

@@Mr_jz_12 Compared to the KZs it's a bit pricey at 249 USD, but it's well worth it. 200 hours of burn in are necessary though to let the drivers settle, otherwise they are very bright out of the box.

[@IdolEyes84]

Thanks so much for letting us hear wired in ear buds and microphones. I liked the sound on iPhones 4 and 5 with the 3.5mm Jack and Dr Dre power beats (they had the over the ear hook like one of those pairs and I liked that too). Now that they have Bluetooth wired less of a lighting cable on iPhones 6-11 it’s hard to find something that’s comfortable, the sound is good and microphone is good. Especially with lightning cables as so many are wireless now or need other connections.

[@legone.6677]

earbuds give me better 3D sound than over ear headphones in the same pricerange. thats why i prefer them. plus you can wear them for hours without major discomforts. also you can take them with you on the bus, school, work, whatever. simply superior

[@iikatinggangsengii2471]

true buds are far more comfortable, even compared to iems, sadly not many (only 1) making highends

[@highup1510]

i have the jbl quantum 50 for the price, and considering i mostly have mid-tier earphones that come with my phones, it is a definite step up; the quality is unmatchable, the ear tips fit isolates most of the external noise i stumble upon, but at the cost of the movements creeping into my ears, and the cable management is insane, it rarely occurs to me that i need to untangle it every time the only gripe i have is that the separate volume control is always failing on me, so much so that i have to modify it, essentially removing it for good all in all: the best i have so far in my collection. 10/10

[@rhythimrt9970]

No notes on soundstage, the most important part for FPS gamers (Awareness) I'll add some. KZ is going to have the best soundstage because of the balanced armatures. Soundstage is essentially surround sound but as a result of how accurately they reproduce sound.

[@jdxjoxi]

soundstage is useless for directional audio in games because all the sound comes from the game engine itself. also accurate placing of sounds is down to imaging not soundstage.

[@rhythimrt9970]

@@jdxjoxi Imaging is just how selarated they are, for a headphone to have soundstage it has to sound like it's around you and from different distances. eitherway, my FH3's are straight up holographic

[@jdxjoxi]

​@@rhythimrt9970 Imaging is the overall accuracy of placement, not just how separated they are. And BA doesnt mean good staging. ER4s are single BA but still have a close stage because of the deep fit.

[@rhythimrt9970]

@@jdxjoxi Congrats, Shitty headphones are shitty headphones. Should everyone refrain from stating that open backs have better sound stage because some open backs are badly designed?

[@jdxjoxi]

@@rhythimrt9970 Well yes because theres a massive diff between saying "open backs tend to have wider stage" and "all open backs have wider stage". Just because an open back doesnt have a wide stage, it doesnt mean theyre badly designed. Take the 6x0 series for example, benchmark mids and tuning yet they still have an subpar stage. And clearly you dont know what ER4s are if youre calling them shitty. While a headphone being open back might result in wider stage, the driver type in an iem has nothing to do with the stage...

[@anubiis7597]

those razer buds have been the best thing i've used for gaming, they surprised me a lot. Can hardly find that exact model for sale these days :(

[@maramvettukaran]

mine one side got dead

[@flikflak24]

Can also recomend the tin hi-fi T2 and P1 Got a pair of each and love them

[@MrAknur]

which is better at pinpoiting enemies with 1mm accuracy?)

[@edddietoyo]

I already bought the G333 purple, I always wanted earbuds for gaming, they were cheap, the cable is very good quality, I have a talent of destroying headset cable...so this one looks and feels more sturdy. I'm tired of using on ear/over ear headsets because I get sweaty, and those with textile cover of ear pads they just don't isolate at all.

[@brianclauzel4973]

I've been using the KZ ZSN Pro earbuds. They are cheap and incredibly comfortable like you mentioned about the ZS10's. Sound is not bad, but could be better for gaming.

[@Justacapybara9000]

If you like those you should try the kbear ks1, the blon bl 03, the kz zsx or the cca ckk all better upgrades than the zs10's

[@cheesenutz3854]

Is the soundstage good

[@pachito2736]

@@Justacapybara9000 whats your opinion on the mic on the KZ`s u mentioned

[@recht181]

something I figured out literally just now. regarding the hyperX earbuds, turn them upside down (aka wear them like an IEM). they start fitting much better with a better seal

[@daironpower]

Could we have the other members of hardware canucks cast do an earbuds test as well, would love the see the different interpretations of the pairs by other sets of ears!

[@carwynvan]

My go to to use for every scenario now is my set of loss porta pro wireless. Supremely comfy and open sounding. And sound quality is awesome

[@HonshuR]

I really needed this, I can’t wear headphones so earbuds is the way

[@mortti361]

Why you can't wear headphones

[@Drew_HBK]

Might sound crazy but lately I’ve been wanting to get rid of my GSX1000 and Game Zeros and go with a simpler earbud setup but don’t want to lose out on sound clarity for competitive gaming. No one really gives a straight forward answer. Looks like the hammerheads and those transparent ones seen the best fit.

[@Samuell1124]

I would personally go with the campfire audio Andromeda for gaming, it has pretty good positional cues

[@SimonT54]

FLEX!!!

[@chrissoidmajorna]

I'm running 270 hybrids. But I have an external mic since before and only want wireless. Had a few firmware updates on them and now I never here any cracks or noices and they stay connected within my 85 m² apartment. I'm happy

[@EL3CTROCAT]

about the latency and sound quality, what u can say? Are really good for gaming with 0 delay u feel some delay? ty if u respond

[@chrissoidmajorna]

@@EL3CTROCAT I sence no delay at all. I would think I'll notice after playing csgo for about 4000h. There really is no delay to speak of compared to wired, much like newer mice 👍🏻

[@chrissoidmajorna]

@@EL3CTROCAT the sound quality suits me perfect. U get an equalizer so u can set it how u want

[@EL3CTROCAT]

@@chrissoidmajorna ty so much

[@Nablaz3108]

I've been staring at that thumbnail...it looks so god damn awesome, every earbud has been meticulously placed to resemble a form or something...or maybe it's just that I'm high atm...

[@sonicdcm3493]

Lmao, u prolly were

[@Michael9corleone]

Nice video like always, thanks. Does the Onyx support microphone input into your computer?

[@arete_]

I lost my hearing and I am now struggling with constant tinnitus for years after wearing headphones hours everyday for like 10 years. Please guys, please be careful. You don't want to end up like me. It's hell. Cool video though

[@chincemagnet]

Well that’s not good. I’ve been wearing earbuds at work, 6-7 hours a day, for quite a few years. And mine have to fight over the sound of heavy equipment. I get a hearing test annually, and my hearing has declined, but not much more than the average. Although I typically try to not blast it so loud that it’s going to do damage if I can help it. Actually I use Plugfones at work, they’re ear buds that double as ear plugs, so maybe that has something to do with it. And I keep a Bluetooth receiver in my pocket with a play/pause button and volume control so I can adjust at any time. But I have had incidents where I get tinnitus briefly and then it goes away. That’s probably how it starts huh? 🤦🏼 oh, also I typically don’t listen to music, I like audiobooks and documentaries. That probably makes a big difference.

[@arete_]

@@chincemagnet I am not a doctor so I cannot say if it is safe or not. What I do know is that, unlike many other diseases, with Tinnitus, you will never get a warning sign. One day it is there, and there is nothing you can do to make it go away. I am glad you do regular hearing tests. If you ever do get Tinnitus, don't worry, it's probably normal. However, if you get Tinnitus more and more often, for example, once a month you should be careful as it might be a sign of hearing loss and chronic Tinnitus. Stay safe!

[@rustyswisher8364]

great voice for radio or tv i tripped out when i saw how young and the voice beyond the years use it good job

[@gabrielbumanglag3303]

I'm glad the Chi-Fi brand KZ Acoustics made to this list. I own the ZSN Pro-X paired with the TRN 8-core cable and they are best for mobile gaming and serious audio sessions. It also pairs my laptop very well for that minimalistic setup. These budget monitors are well known for their customizability. They have a lot of parts from cables to earplugs that can be mixed and matched.

[@bisonbro7]

I know this is a 2yr old comment, but how was the quality of the mic audio on those ?

[@smartjunayd]

I have literally every razer accessory for my pc from mouse , keyboard, mousepad, headphones and that illuminated logo on the hammerheads make me coom, I NEED ONE