Check out some of my other IEM reviews... kzbin.info/aero/PLdEM6elDvizN_6K9xraxgkdaauVcFWlpy
@THEMATT2224 жыл бұрын
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!
@HobartsReviews4 жыл бұрын
@@THEMATT222 Oh thank you so much for the kind words! I really appreciate you watching and sharing my video with friends! Thank you! 😀😀😀
@baconpancakes88994 жыл бұрын
Bro, you gave the same link for the Bluetooth cables as well as the foam tips
@HobartsReviews4 жыл бұрын
@@baconpancakes8899 sorry about that! Thanks for pointing that out. This should be the correct link. amzn.to/2UsawU5
@baconpancakes88994 жыл бұрын
@@HobartsReviews No probs and thank you
@brycebarretto42874 жыл бұрын
What I learned from this vid: -IEMs are great. -IEM means In-Ear Monitor -This guy has been in the radio for 20 years
@edgardoaleman85863 жыл бұрын
But wait! There is more! 😂😂😂😂
@richmck0073 жыл бұрын
@R3Vlog You mean, ChiFi..?
@crisdeinepomperada17113 жыл бұрын
Loll
@VelinSevven3 жыл бұрын
I learned that IEMs have more speakers than earbuds
@brycebarretto42873 жыл бұрын
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.
@emmanuelnocete1354 жыл бұрын
This guy just destroyed beats, skull candies and airpods reputation. Thanks for the heads up and great content hobart! Keep it up
@HobartsReviews4 жыл бұрын
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.
@caleb22lr4 жыл бұрын
They never had a good reputation among audiophiles
@TinkleAssify4 жыл бұрын
They were already horrible years ago and I guess they're still horrible now.
@veltren80124 жыл бұрын
Beats are a damn joke, $190 for the brand, $10 for the audio.
@Revoltine4 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@quintuplebanned42674 жыл бұрын
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
@HobartsReviews4 жыл бұрын
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! 😉
@thebenedictavenue11704 жыл бұрын
Agree 👍🏻!
@mikedixon33033 жыл бұрын
I concur
@rishabhranjan51622 жыл бұрын
As Einstein once said, if you can't explain it to a elementry schooler you don't understand it youself.
@jurgensantiagobeltrancasti2187 Жыл бұрын
im the 1k like hjaha, true tho, dont be a snob
@marcelo90z4 жыл бұрын
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
@savagetube8083 жыл бұрын
damn bro
@dreamsoda8973 жыл бұрын
Lmao same, I think being an audiophile is starting to become a new hobby of mine
@kemalar84923 жыл бұрын
Same here with the same model. Feels like discovering new depths of every song in my playlist
@bwc19763 жыл бұрын
My ZSN Pro X just arrived today, can't wait to try them!
@RikkuParadox3 жыл бұрын
Woah I just got my ZSN Pro X yeterday and it's great
@Rot054 жыл бұрын
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...
@HobartsReviews4 жыл бұрын
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.😉
@callumwilcox47614 жыл бұрын
Rot05 😂👏🏻
@Anonymous-if9mp4 жыл бұрын
For real beats was already bought by Apple.
@jaysonaarontan87523 жыл бұрын
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
@unluckysan2593 жыл бұрын
@@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
@jayglisson47924 жыл бұрын
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!
@HobartsReviews4 жыл бұрын
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.
@ferb7433 жыл бұрын
“If they don’t fit, they sound like shit” -Obama probably
@Fate_373 жыл бұрын
Just like smartphones, cheap IEMs are getting better.
@woopywuupy28163 жыл бұрын
And better IEMs are getting cheap
@nekozombie3 жыл бұрын
@@woopywuupy2816 section 4 of the MKBHD Doctrine
@woopywuupy28163 жыл бұрын
@@nekozombie damn right!
@herculean6163 жыл бұрын
That's true, I even got one for $3!
@akash51806 күн бұрын
like?
@Weareonenation3034 жыл бұрын
It's pretty amazing how much Chi-Fi has sharply increased IEM affordability since the last 4 years or so. Back in the day, IEMs with balanced armatures and detachable cable were exclusive to high end products. Nowadays, you can find 20$ Chi-Fi IEMs with BAs and MMCX or two pin connectors.
@HobartsReviews4 жыл бұрын
Yes you can! Thanks for watching!
@tsohgallik3 жыл бұрын
What's a "Chi-Fi" Chinese made earbuds?
@hris3 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@tsohgallik3 жыл бұрын
@@hris I'd hate to order from over seas and it gets stuck on a shipping container
@hris3 жыл бұрын
@@tsohgallik really funny you say that because that's exactly what is happening to me right now🤣🤣🤣🤣
@hakeemhayden4 жыл бұрын
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
@HobartsReviews4 жыл бұрын
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_2 жыл бұрын
@@reegyreegz nobody said that they are special, you dingus.
@superhamz73 жыл бұрын
I just bought IEMs for the first time and got recommended this video
@HobartsReviews3 жыл бұрын
Thanks friend!
@edwardb663 жыл бұрын
10 for commentary. 10 for well spoken. 10 for Excellent info.
@HobartsReviews3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Edward!
@hansennoah14 жыл бұрын
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.
@sdmarinkashifu45364 жыл бұрын
Actually, that's better. (Atleast for me lol)
@Arceus-zl5ur4 жыл бұрын
@@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_zeroshiki4 жыл бұрын
Lol i actually feel relieved when they give up trying to wear my IEMs coz it means i get to wear them more myself
@hansennoah14 жыл бұрын
@@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
@sdmarinkashifu45364 жыл бұрын
@@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
@scottrobinson97522 жыл бұрын
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.
@HobartsReviews2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment Scott!
@suzukaziodyne97233 ай бұрын
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?
@scottrobinson97523 ай бұрын
@@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.
@burakbarlasatak68432 ай бұрын
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 ?
@scottrobinson97522 ай бұрын
@@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!
@malthus1014 жыл бұрын
and the joke being that Apple earbuds are made in China too - the cost is just pure profit for Apple corp.
@HobartsReviews4 жыл бұрын
Yep!
@timcucias35254 жыл бұрын
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_4 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@sideswipe2483 жыл бұрын
@キリン skullcandy Indy or the aukey from Amazon, I believe they are both under $60
@tinydiccbandito49533 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@jazzkyrie3 жыл бұрын
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..
@polurusashidhar42599 ай бұрын
How was the kz ZSN pro x in terms of gaming?
@polurusashidhar42599 ай бұрын
I'm planning to buy them so I wanna hear u r review about them😊
@jordillach32222 жыл бұрын
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.
@RedaFL2 жыл бұрын
so what KZ would you recommend for less than 50
@ROCKSTAR3291 Жыл бұрын
for real, there's so much misinformation in this video.
@Tryh4rd3rr13 күн бұрын
I like loud :)
@foggysnotdead4 жыл бұрын
first time watching this guy and IEMs and i am sold already. I love this guy !
@HobartsReviews4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😉
@chrisgibson51783 жыл бұрын
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!!
@st.altair4936 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Totally agree!
@iikatinggangsengii247118 сағат бұрын
its been 2 yrs of nonstop listening
@Decco63064 жыл бұрын
haha I laugh when people try to praise the Airpods and beats sht as the greatest earbuds ever
@samritbhoday77743 жыл бұрын
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.
@discopatw4 жыл бұрын
I am glad you took the time and made the video. It contains so much information in a very "understanable package". 10/10
@ikanderson3 жыл бұрын
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.
@uchihasasuke74362 жыл бұрын
Just bought some ZSTs for around 10 dollars (I'm in China rn). Excited to hear how they sound!
@ashJayden062 жыл бұрын
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
@lands14592 жыл бұрын
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!
@Poetically_Incorrect2 жыл бұрын
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.
@HobartsReviews2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kundan!
@luiscaballero5493 Жыл бұрын
Hands down THE best IEM's explained video on KZbin! Thank you!
@HobartsReviews Жыл бұрын
Thanks Luis, I really appreciate it haha
@Jute5114 жыл бұрын
Just ordered the KZ ZS10 Pros from Amazon while listening to your vid.
@HobartsReviews4 жыл бұрын
Jules..Nice! You will enjoy them! Thanks for watching.😉
@twowheelsandcroissant4 жыл бұрын
Better than AS10 imo, putting 1 DD into the mix is a better idea than 5BAs
@tpain18054 жыл бұрын
hey are they good?
@zenniz19924 жыл бұрын
Just brought KZ ZS10 Pro 2 weeks ago, cost 1/3 of the more common Shure SE215 yet sound better. You won't regret
@andypandy39493 жыл бұрын
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
@HobartsReviews3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@kanishkasamanta76453 жыл бұрын
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!
@HobartsReviews3 жыл бұрын
No problem Kanishka! I just reviewed the new KZ ZEX if that interests you. Check it out on my channel.
@alifpr2 жыл бұрын
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!
@HobartsReviews2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much friend!
@DocRen4 жыл бұрын
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!
@HobartsReviews4 жыл бұрын
No problem Ren!
@damnbrosky Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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! 👍😉
@namarrkon4 жыл бұрын
My favorite quote "China got into the mix" also I thought you were in the Australian city of Hobart
@HobartsReviews4 жыл бұрын
Lol....No but I love Australia and would love to visit someday!
@suslordmetro4 жыл бұрын
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.
@HobartsReviews4 жыл бұрын
From a fellow drummer to another.... You will love them! Thanks for watching. 😉
@loganmyers74843 жыл бұрын
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???👀
@johnrembo15853 жыл бұрын
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
@knowlen3 жыл бұрын
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.
@miloa.26843 жыл бұрын
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!
@HobartsReviews3 жыл бұрын
That's Awesome Milo!
@dennisagusdianto3154 жыл бұрын
Man your explanations are so clear and I do appreciate your recommendations for KZ!!
@HobartsReviews4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dennis!
@rohitchalak63794 жыл бұрын
Thank you for NOT wasting my time. Buying my KZ ZSN Pros right away.
@Asr_013 жыл бұрын
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.
@HobartsReviews3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for watching Asr26 and I hope you enjoy your IEM's!
@yubertbabalo4173 жыл бұрын
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! 🙌💯✌
@HobartsReviews3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Yubert!
@juliel58874 жыл бұрын
OMG thanks for this video because I was dying to find one that’s affordable and good quality. Thank u 🙏🏻
@HobartsReviews4 жыл бұрын
Your welcome Julie!
@akshatpriyadarshi30502 жыл бұрын
One of the best reviews I have ever watched thanks !
@HobartsReviews2 жыл бұрын
Awe...thanks so much Akshat!
@NaomiDisaster4 жыл бұрын
Thank you I’ve been asking for this explanation and nobody knew what I was asking so this video is 👌🏼
@HobartsReviews4 жыл бұрын
Your welcome Naomi! Thanks for watching!😀
@sachinbhoi57274 жыл бұрын
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!!!
@Vysair4 жыл бұрын
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._M2 жыл бұрын
Just what I needed then!
@WisdomInternalized3 жыл бұрын
Once I bought my first pair of KZ IEMs (cant remember which model) I never went back to ear buds. Great Video.
@HobartsReviews3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Adam!
@trevormtb93723 жыл бұрын
Just bought a pair of Tin t2, arriving today. I'm pretty excited
@HobartsReviews3 жыл бұрын
Awesome Trevor!
@evr-grn3 жыл бұрын
How've they been? Considering buying one
@trevormtb93723 жыл бұрын
@@evr-grn honestly, after upgrading from my Samsung buds they are among the best $50 I've ever spent. I highly reccomend them
@evr-grn3 жыл бұрын
@@trevormtb9372 Thank you!
@rafaelmollica60482 жыл бұрын
This is the best video about iem and earbuds i've ever watched. So simple, friendly and clear.
@HobartsReviews2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rafael!
@VA_LiamCxrag4 жыл бұрын
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 👍 👍
@HobartsReviews4 жыл бұрын
DarkZecter I totally agree!
@abelfonseca4 жыл бұрын
Nice! How would you compare the zs10 the shure's?
@VA_LiamCxrag4 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@RJGURRI3 жыл бұрын
@@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
@ashJayden062 жыл бұрын
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 🤯
@xayomit58664 жыл бұрын
I've had my entry level IEM for over a month. Never regretted buying them. Will buy a more expensive one some other time.
@nothingjustbored79463 жыл бұрын
Just ordered a zsn pro x today. Thanks for this informative video man!
@HobartsReviews3 жыл бұрын
No problem!
@JewYen3 жыл бұрын
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.
@HobartsReviews3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Yen!
@ibenzawla4 жыл бұрын
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.
@HobartsReviews4 жыл бұрын
Abdulai I am so happy you like them! I agree, I can never go back to a regular Earbud or headphones. 😉
@Lou_Mals_San2 жыл бұрын
@@HobartsReviews Sir same hahah
@TheMultiverseTraveller3 жыл бұрын
Your video has convinced me to finally buy IEMs. Just ordered some KZ ZSN Pros. I am ready for my mind to be blown!
@marcfusch4 жыл бұрын
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
@HobartsReviews4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Marc!
@kael0704 жыл бұрын
Amazing explanation, you sold me into trying some of these, bought a bunch of kz's to test those babies out
@HobartsReviews4 жыл бұрын
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. 😉
@kael0703 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@LootandScoot4 жыл бұрын
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
@HobartsReviews4 жыл бұрын
Oh I bet that was incredible!
@hansennoah14 жыл бұрын
Was it moondrops?
@re7alia7or4 жыл бұрын
@@hansennoah1 is that another iem?
@jrryap4 жыл бұрын
Moondrop?
@hansennoah14 жыл бұрын
@@re7alia7or moondrop is an iem brand with anime girls as a cover of the box they come with
@aghoraleft2 жыл бұрын
This guy deserve a lot more reach. Best IEM explanation ever.
@HobartsReviews2 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks...feel free to share. 👍
@thebenedictavenue11704 жыл бұрын
You're not only educational. You're very entertaining too! Thank you Hobart!
@HobartsReviews4 жыл бұрын
Lol. Thanks Jay!
@DocRen4 жыл бұрын
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!!
@HobartsReviews4 жыл бұрын
Ren, so glad to hear Iade the right choice..lol. That's awesome!
@DocRen4 ай бұрын
@@HobartsReviews 3 years later and I'm still using it. Such a good find. Thanks again!
@A.Z.H.3 жыл бұрын
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!
@Iruparazzo4 жыл бұрын
i just ordered the KZ pros, I can't wait. They were insanely affordable too
@anmol.0073 жыл бұрын
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.
@fatinanjumshah43813 жыл бұрын
I have been using kz zsn pro about a year.. Great sound quality and durability too.. just love it 😍
@HobartsReviews3 жыл бұрын
Awesome Fatin!
@Djinsoul3 жыл бұрын
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.
@mst40013 жыл бұрын
More drivers doesn't mean better sound What really important is the tuning That's where iem s stand out
@Sherolox Жыл бұрын
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.
@nash2203 жыл бұрын
I'm also user of IEM and no regrets for it ❤️ im using KZ ZST and I bought for just $12 here in PH😁🔥
@eddielozada36944 жыл бұрын
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!!!
@HobartsReviews4 жыл бұрын
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!
@dyshaun083 жыл бұрын
I just got mine! I was AMAZED with the sound quality!!!
@asotomayor4 жыл бұрын
I just got the KZ ZSN Pro and I can’t get my head around how good they sound and they cost only C$35. I have indeed heard sounds I could not identify before, mind you I have a High Res Digital Audio Player with a bunch of FLAC files. Those IEMs sounds damn good for the price
@mayuravirus61343 жыл бұрын
You should listen to EWF September and listen for the bongo man on the right and now you can't unhear it
@haideralikhan59473 жыл бұрын
Do they give you a surrounding experience?
@unliving_ball_of_gas3 жыл бұрын
Wat, you bought them for 35 canadian dollars? I bought one for 10$Usd
@zapplague76643 жыл бұрын
@@mayuravirus6134 lol I'm guessing you are a fellow DankPods Fan 👍
@chiragagrawal6612 жыл бұрын
Dude you are underrated. Atleast on youtube. You deserve many more subscribers. Nice research
@HobartsReviews2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much friend! Feel free to speed the word..lol
@Prochaska974 жыл бұрын
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.
@cheika96313 жыл бұрын
Man, you really saved me from months of research You have a very fluent speech and you make good points Thanks for video
@Skedder3 жыл бұрын
You can say what you want, but i took this from a guy who's been in radio for 20 years
@sgtmorningwood5343 жыл бұрын
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.
@HobartsReviews3 жыл бұрын
Your so welcome my friend!
@TinchoX3 жыл бұрын
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.
@puddingu1203 жыл бұрын
bought myself one of those IEMs a month ago. and man everything just opens up. not to mention its crispy clear audio as well
@yourwellwisher44734 жыл бұрын
Damn you nailed all the earphones companies 😅
@HobartsReviews4 жыл бұрын
LOL thanks Random Guy!
@nycrsny34063 жыл бұрын
Great video and better explanation than any article I've come across trying to understand what IEMs are about.
@globglobglob14 жыл бұрын
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.
@HobartsReviews4 жыл бұрын
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. 😉
@akssayshay3 жыл бұрын
This is the best comment section I have ever read Great video by the way
@Gemosiku3 жыл бұрын
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.
@bronymon083 жыл бұрын
Hi sir! I own a pair of KZs for years now. And I recently bought a new pair to upgrade my recent iems and gave my old KZ to my brother and my new one is definitely better (which is KZ ZstX) wow the price is definitely getting better and getting more quality! I'm so happy that I found this hobby. I used to buy those expensive skull candies and beats earphones from before and basically thought my audio is that good until I saw one of my friends wear one of these. I thought on how cool it looks and I tried listening it and oh boy... A new world was opened to me. Its like seeing sunlight the first time in years. That's how it felt. And I was really surprised on the price like how was this baby much cheaper than my fancy schmancy earbuds and headphones? Where is this all my life? Like I can hear all the details in music that I've never heard before. I was just in awe. And that's how I got interested and got my first babies. The KZ Zst until I upgraded to the ZstX version. I also recommended these Chi-fi Kz iems to both my friends and relatives and they loved it and never regretted my suggestion. Thank you for the amazing lecture sir!! Really learned a lot and my audiophile self was awakened. This is amazing and you just earned a subscriber sir😁
@HobartsReviews3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@CieloEunice4 жыл бұрын
I love how accurate and exact the explanation was ♥️💯
@HobartsReviews4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Cielo!
@DanTraa3 жыл бұрын
I might just buy an IEM after this. I discovered about IEM before, but the name sounded too professional, that I thought a non-professional like me shouldn't own one. I've seen KZ's IEMs, and the price is shockingly low. I know how earbuds with multiple drivers works, but hearing you explaining it makes it even more convincing. Thanks for the explanation!
This is probably the best explanation of IEM to Earbuds comparison. How are they as bluetooth?
@HobartsReviews2 жыл бұрын
Awe thank you so much! They are great Bluetooth.
@mr.orsonwelles1353 жыл бұрын
I did not know there is an audiologist. Damn thank you for this insight!
@UnderTheMillkyWay3 жыл бұрын
You just sold me. I'm sick and tired of buying headphones and earbuds that constantly fall out and the sound quality blows. Those are the two most important factors and I've never thought about these but I'm getting some ASAP.
@shamhosein7704 жыл бұрын
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.
@HobartsReviews4 жыл бұрын
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!
@naomigwynetholivares91274 жыл бұрын
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.
@travisdom93912 жыл бұрын
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!
@HobartsReviews2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Travis! You will love them!
@hiuu4 жыл бұрын
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.
@honesty_and_beyond2 жыл бұрын
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
@HobartsReviews2 жыл бұрын
Awesome thanks!
@SupaPictave3 жыл бұрын
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.
@HobartsReviews3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much SupaPictave!
@realtimeflies46792 жыл бұрын
This guy's voice is great for teaching, especially for online lectures.
@aeco153 жыл бұрын
This made me appreciate my IEM even more
@asraf75833 жыл бұрын
so true
@doodgeslagenmug4 жыл бұрын
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.
@dennisonvortexanatorburg51293 жыл бұрын
I've been looking for this. I just wanted to say "Thank You"
@HobartsReviews3 жыл бұрын
Your welcome!
@pedro.zurita2 жыл бұрын
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.
@HobartsReviews2 жыл бұрын
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.zurita2 жыл бұрын
@@HobartsReviews You share your knowledge in such an engaging way. Very grateful I came across your video.
@aia20882 жыл бұрын
Very informative now im buying that iem
@myyoutubehandle-rr2 жыл бұрын
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.
@HobartsReviews2 жыл бұрын
Awesome Richard!
@jimmyv1753 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@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