KZ CRN/ZEX Pro Soundtest vs ZEX, VK4, DQ6, ZSN Pro X - $30 KZ BATTLE!

[@zpolt]

New soundtest as promised, now we have the new KZ CRNs compared to the ZEX, and other $30 KZs. Which one's your pick? 👇 Follow on Twitch ➡️ www.twitch.tv/zpolt Follow Twitter ➡️ twitter.com/zpolt Support the Channel ➡️ patreon.com/zpolt

[@besim109AOG]

B and D

[@MrJabinho]

Is the VK4 the original old version or the current new bad quality version?

[@zpolt]

@@MrJabinho original version(og), one I reviewed years ago

[@MrJabinho]

@@zpolt Thank you. I ordered VK4 "original' from Qkz store and it is the new bad version. I got 9pcs and refused to pay for this crap.

[@AnindyaMitraDigitalStoryteller]

Happy holidays Z. Btw what do you use to monitor these recordings or the final output?

[@SagarDass]

DQ6 is most balanced overall ZSN PRO X is totally different type listening, most open sound 😨

[@Criiies]

They sound open because the mids are so recessed

[@Shraavaan]

@@Criiies absolutely right, openness doesn't account to good sounding IEM. Versatility comes with mature tuning like Moondrop Aria, Etymotic ER2XR type of IEMs.

[@LISTEDGames]

I have the DQ6 and they're pretty hot in treble.. and usually I am not sensitive to treble

[@CarLIsBetta247]

no lol, They're not balanced all kz iems are tuned so bright it almost piercing my ears, i own 3 kz iems, they all almost sound the same.

[@synceno821]

i like a and b. anyway any recommendations for gaming earbuds? vido any good?

[@NewDarkKnight]

Zsn pro x is always easy to detect.

[@Shraavaan]

Absolutely 😂 🤕 ouch mah ears that hits real time

[@Rorensuwl8]

@@Shraavaan mine are ok Indeed I own them

[@John_Ass]

I found it funny how it sounds bad here but hearing it here with my own ears here it sound so good

[@Rorensuwl8]

@@John_Ass yeah, I like how it sound :D.

[@CarLIsBetta247]

Yeah they sound so open and bright asf, some people would like it some won't because its piercing.

[@HKS-le3hi]

First, Been waiting for a soundtest for long. Thanks for the video zpolt. ! Its amazing how the OG VK4 still holds up very well in 2021. Got everyone of them right. Listening on ZEX Pro.

[@kanztv996]

I got KZ CRN, KZ ZEX, and DQ6 . all my vocals favor for crn, and bass for zex balance for for dq6 just like the bass and vocal for it . nice sounding from kz zsn pro x . i also have the non x version as my 1st IEM . and it almost a year since then.

[@aryan6365]

bro is kz zstx different from zsn pro x and i am confused between zsn pro x , zex

[@kanztv996]

@@aryan6365 i haven't try the zst x . But if you choose go for zex. It is essy to drive and more vocals compre to zns pro x. It has a different tune but nice warmth

[@Mayzura_Esports]

Wow awesome !!!

[@illitero]

Me, listening on my ZEX: "ugh, sample C sounds like soup..."

[@daryldraws8083]

VK4 - nice tonality, a little upper mid bump tho. DQ6 - good balance CRN - bass punch, laid back mids & vocals

[@thegreatestofalltime777]

exactly!

[@mohammadzein504]

The CRN's sound superb, and I picked them out of this great line up of IEM's. They are a must have for sure. 👌👌 It's amazing how the OG Vk4 still sound soo good and kind of a reference, after all this time. Great showdown. Nicely done👏👏 🙂

[@he.236]

R you Chinese agend r you live in Pakistan r what

[@TVCHLORD]

i ordered the crn without ever hearing them and i was hoping that they would sound like this, im very excited now

[@xeruskun]

Yeap CRN is very very good, I have them, however nope, its very far from sounding like in this video....its much more resolving and intimate in the mids.

[@jiodino]

@@xeruskun The CRN is always lacking in the detail department sounds are all smooth but it has good tuning

[@Criiies]

You do realise that this isn't what they sound like irl right? You're hearing them through your own headphones/speakers

[@TVCHLORD]

@@Criiies yes I know, they sound like I want them to which is the opposite of the regular zex

[@xeruskun]

@@jiodino you sure it lacks details? if bright is what you called detailed then yeah its not detailed. However for me it lacks the treble bite not detail. Details in the mids of ZEX Pro is just fantastic for the price (there's some occasion where I can hear the drums snaps and kicks pretty clearly), I'd prefer it more than my Heart Mirror.

[@kashmiryy8820]

Personally I prefer the ZSN pro x. Anyone else think that?

[@khaledkibria2434]

No

[@Rorensuwl8]

I kinda do Zsn Pro x and crn

[@daryldraws8083]

could be harsh treble on actual.

[@waydewatanabe5023]

I always liked the zsn pro x from other comparisons and proceeded to buy it, now I'm suffering from sibilance whenever I listen for long periods. Now I'm looking forward to buying the Crn so that I can switch between the two if I ever wanted to.

[@kashmiryy8820]

@@waydewatanabe5023 i have the same problem with them. Ive decided to save a bit and go for the moondrop aria

[@Eivraiiih]

CRN and DQ6

[@tarunsisodia9157]

Same feeling, the treble is piercing through my ears in other three.

[@TBMartin]

Nice to see a sound test again and very nice to see you back. Hope you have an awesome 2022. Now down to the sound test. I get why you like the CRN the most because in my opinion it has the right balance of what it does out of all of them. The ZSN Pro X sounds like it beats the CRN in all departments APART from the treble and I think it sounds like it has too much (makes the sound less warm than the CRN but clearer than the CRN) but its too much in the highs. That too much treble I think is why you picked the CRN over the ZSN Pro X? I bet I'm wrong lol

[@Shraavaan]

*Listening on Moondrop Aria:* CRN seemed most pleasing to my ears. And KZ ZEX on second. Zsn pro x pierced thru 🤕 but Aria did try to harness it but because of brighter upper mids of Arias welcomed it a little. My god how do people even listen to ZSN PRO X? Even Listening on other IEM they seem so piercing.

[@hanquah]

May I know what device /source u use for aria that sound good and how much ohm does aria have. Thanks

[@Shraavaan]

@@hanquah I use with mobile device and DAP- HiBy R3 Pro Moondrop Aria- 32ohms

[@conandermidhun1]

I've been listening to KZ Zsn Pro X for 6 months and don't find it as piercing as what I heard here. I use them along with Tempotrac Sonata HD pro DAC and it sounds beautiful and crystal clear !

[@Shraavaan]

@@conandermidhun1 you're absolutely right brother, I also have listened to my friend's KZ ZSN Pro X used it with DAC AMP Cirrus Logic DAC CS43131 and yes DAC does tames down the piercing treble to some extent, still was brighter for my taste that's why I have BLON BL-03 as Ultra Budget IEM in my collection.

[@ChrisTian-sd5yq]

Equalizer

[@jiodino]

Trying to listen on my Arias. I like the sound of A and B. The others are too bland to my liking. Too much bass and too much highs all seems somewhat bloated.

[@linolingelbach2214]

Yup, same. Listening on my Blon bl03 (with eq)

[@sevi3192]

Damn, just ordered the ZSN Pro X and now I can’t cancel it anymore. Gotta save for the CRN again

[@testname2635]

It's a never ending cycle brother :-)

[@kartikmore4922]

Welcome to the club 😂😂

[@TVCHLORD]

once you save up for them there will be a new kz

[@tmk20221]

You could always sell them and get the CRNs

[@sevi3192]

I’m actually thinking of repurposing the ZSN Pro X. I’m a musician, and I think the Pro X would come in handy as in-ear stage monitors when performing with my band. As for the CRN, that’ll be my daily driver

[@TBMartin]

I guess you been asked this 1000 times now but are you getting in the 7hz Timeless or are they a bit too much in price for the channel? I've sadly now gone to the dark side (Going over £100 for headphones/iems) and have mine on order. I can not wait for them and it would be awesome to hear your opinion on them if you do indeed get them in but what I love about this channel, you have a set price limit and that helps people who also have a set price limit. Keep up the fantastic work.

[@why_tho_]

Hey, you can maybe check out Crinacles review meanwhile zpolt works on his one.

[@dileepmonk8656]

Waiting for ranking IEM's early 2022😼

[@spideymen1544]

Vk4 still the smoothest out of all. Damn wish i could get that og

[@Smackrecker]

On which device are we supposed to listen to this audio?

[@Jakey_1]

I really like the zsn pro for vocals and instruments but the CRN feels so much more full. It's a difficult choice

[@tmk20221]

Listened to these on my DQ6, gotta say both ZEXs seem like they sound pretty nice

[@jaruce.creates]

I was leaning to the DQ6, while listening it the DQ6. HAHAHAHAHA either A or E is my taste

[@ralphjaysonmendoza924]

D is the worst, B is the best

[@yudha_saputra]

crn win in my ears

[@linolingelbach2214]

mantapp

[@ifan9390]

CCA CRA should be on your favorite list.

[@padaulaal2458]

I actually like the sound profile and signature of the pro x zsn i just think it's fun and good for gaming

[@Raimuu19]

What you guys recommend for music,gaming(fps)?

[@MrNarsisus]

Zsn pro x for fps , they have more treble wish will make you hear footsteps clearer , in the hand more treble means also more fatigue for you ears in long listening sessions. In the end all of these iem are considered good so just choose what ever YOU prefer.

[@MR.ROBOTVOLTRON]

I think it's pretty clear CRN sounds best in this demo. Then VK4 and then Zex. Close between Zex and VK4 for number 2 though.

[@jansvasta2146]

Damn the VK4 still kicks ass! That must have been a mistake by QKZ XD

[@akkesm]

yeah and they recognized the mistake and quietly revised them

[@jansvasta2146]

@@akkesm 🤣

[@brandonswan9247]

Blind is fun. A and e hurt my ears. B and c sound the same and I like d the best.

[@CarLIsBetta247]

Isn't that quite the opposite, The ZSN is the most piercing in this comparison, but it's your preference so it's all right.

[@tied339]

I like listening to acoustic, instruments. Which IEM in this video should I choose? Please reply my comment

[@Rorensuwl8]

Nra

[@CarLIsBetta247]

CRN, since they're the most balanced and arguably the best in this group.

[@charlesc6375]

I really like your soundtest. Thank you for your work.

[@DroidLocks6971]

Just decieved my very 1st IEMs CCZ MELODY With A Portable Amp And I Must Say My Ears Are Blown Away 20 dollars should Not Sound Like This Much AweSomeNess PerSoNiFied . I Am A Movie Mostly Guy And NetFlix / Disney Never Sounded So Alive . Sounds Like Subwoofers In My Ears When Anything Bass Hits Everything Just Sounds Bigger Bolder More Vibrant And Alive . These LITTLE IEMs Are A Game Changer

[@endtimes3763]

DQ6 👌

[@AmanSingh-bg5cw]

Finally wait is over love the Soundtest video 👌👌👌

[@CreeperSkullDZ]

B is the best

[@Ava-wu4qp]

A>D>B>C>E

[@aylward21]

zpolt do you have kz ZAS comparison like this?

[@mjodyh]

Liked the A and E the most

[@jenniferjavier9936]

sir which is better between kz zex pro vs kz zsx terminator? Thanks in Advance 😊

[@bangqemgaming6520]

thank you for making this sound demo comparison... update: nevermind, anyway great comparison sound demo.. thanks for the video..🤝

[@stormycanz]

Crn and zex pro are the same iem

[@stormycanz]

@@bangqemgaming6520 bro the zex pro was tuned by crinicle, this is public record

[@bangqemgaming6520]

@@stormycanzoh i c.. my bad then, i thought Crinacle tune it after ZEX pro has released on the market..

[@stormycanz]

@@bangqemgaming6520 I know it's confusing, was a social experiment releasing them without the crinicle branding, but year the zex pro is the crn and the crn are the zex pro, I've ordered a set

[@bangqemgaming6520]

VK4-OG sound tonality similar to ZEX, dont you think? only ZEX have extended high freq, a lil..

[@samibryan5119]

Can you review the jbl c150si?

[@reyjerr4086]

Crn sounds a bit muddy for me, don't really like the bass

[@s1lverhand_]

Idk why, i again chose zsn pro x over all. Listening on edx pro

[@siddhuraju730]

Looking for best sub bass extension, I'm using zex now but lack in extension

[@yigithantaskn6675]

hey zpolt, which one is better for fps games. i play Escape from tarkov and sound is critical. thanks for help

[@genaishivatov1737]

KZ CRN

[@wanaboed]

You should add NRA instead of ZSN Pro X

[@sirdead2734]

Bro what earphones do you recommend in my 500 peso budget

[@radlaurentino]

kz edx pro

[@xichetz2843]

Go for KZ EDX Pro.

[@r4psudy393]

CCA CRA

[@CarLIsBetta247]

CCA CRA

[@jari121]

Trough my DT 770: A>B>E>C>D.

[@1hpmayayt]

I'm listening this video in kz DQ6 and kz az09 pro awesome details

[@arvidjuan8708]

How about cca nra vs zex soundtest

[@Typerist]

With my discovery on the fake drivers on the KZs what other brand can top this on the $30 dollar market?

[@CarLIsBetta247]

Moondrop Chu easily beats the shiii of these iems by a mile

[@zakparamir755]

I think B and D is more my taste.

[@ynozahmaroy]

For DQ6 I use a KBEAR 16 core cable and changed the tips, so I improved the low end... and it sounds very similar to this sound test.

[@reazahmed4240]

The zex or the zsn pro x

[@SHINCHAN-hn4cw]

i like zex and zsn pro x

[@blacktxars5461]

Make a video on Blon BL 07

[@DarenLee]

Tito which one have wider soundstage and sweet mids to your ears?

[@imtiaz1982]

Guys i have no IEM...I want to buy one. I am a metal as well as soft rock music lover.Now I can't decide which one I should buy. 😢😢😢😢plz guys help me.

[@haki9922]

You should try zst x for beginners iem. They are better at it.

[@raimukoyoasu6636]

ZSN Pro X definitely, it can handle double pedal like crazy, the high is extended hence cymbal & hi hat sounds mmmuaaahhh, also the sound stage is great in this range

[@geno8079]

Review the new vk4 pls

[@arsyadmatali1910]

zpolt i have a questions about IEM, what happens if i connect IEM to USB sound card?

[@stormycanz]

if music is playing on soundcard music will come out of iem

[@dannicamyrdacula3919]

which of this iem's have a good and clear quality of mic

[@CarLIsBetta247]

ZSN PRO X.

[@aylward21]

Need more of this, ya have my subs my good sir

[@rkturan7542]

A and B

[@bryanal9697]

Please include cca csn next

[@sujitsorate3524]

Easily find the zsn pro x

[@linolingelbach2214]

yup the harshest of the bunch

[@AvatarSampai]

Should I ever bother ordering one of these Iems? I ordered a pair of Moondrop Aria.

[@linolingelbach2214]

Those are good. I don't see any reason why you should buy one of those IEMs.

[@sasharudyy3587]

Aria are better than all of these, but If you want a cheap backup you should get the CCA CRA, they're tuned very well and other reviewers like bad guy good audio say they're better than the ZEX Pro. I ordered them today

[@CarLIsBetta247]

Don't even buy anything at this range, (buy the chu it gud it's only 20$ but it's slightly better tuned than the arias but the arias are still better ofc)

[@McanoLasala]

A and D, definitely.

[@emilsavazzi6891]

Crn or trn ba5?

[@CarLIsBetta247]

CRN easily, BA5 is kinda generic.

[@landarr]

How do I set my IEMs (SSP) to flat? Do I use EQ? Help please 😓😅

[@AnindyaMitraDigitalStoryteller]

What target are you aiming for?

[@landarr]

@@AnindyaMitraDigitalStoryteller I would like to make it sound flat I guess? For me to have accurate listening to the sound of the IEMs being tested.

[@suvtropics]

It will not sound the best, but you can look up the fr curve for your ssp and then eq the curve to neutral.

[@zakparamir755]

Use AutoEQ and see if they have any config for your IEM I'm not an Audiophile but I find AutiEQ presets very good

[@aryan6365]

zex vs zsn pro x which one should i buy i want good surrounding natural sound and mids and high clear and lows are good, I don't want that basssy i have those one want crystal clear audio.

[@Rorensuwl8]

Hmmm try CCA CRA or KZ DQ6S eq'd KZ CRN is also a good option (if you don't mind applying an EQ)

[@aryan6365]

@@Rorensuwl8 i wamt best instruments sound sapration and clear vocals and great mid and highs not basy i am confused between kz zex or zsn pro x i like cca nra also.

[@Rorensuwl8]

@@aryan6365 hmm spend more then... You ask alot bro Try moondrop aria

[@aryan6365]

@@Rorensuwl8 hmmm bro i listened zsn pro x and that's sound is lively like on stage and every detail is perfect is moondrope is same to that

[@aryan6365]

@@Rorensuwl8 o don't want that bass but natural sound and instrument sapration must be great because i have bass earphone so I don't like others as well

[@AnindyaMitraDigitalStoryteller]

The CRA handily puts down all of these iems even the VK4 (in extension and speed). Maybe the CRN have slightly more revealing mids but otherwise no comparison

[@siddhuraju730]

Are u saying CCA CRA makes these iem puts down

[@AnindyaMitraDigitalStoryteller]

@@siddhuraju730 Yes in most aspects

[@siddhuraju730]

@@AnindyaMitraDigitalStoryteller I'm using KZ ZEX and Kz edx pro and i mainly bought for sub bass extension but hugely disappointed in that region do u recon CRA over these 2 kzs in term of getting good sub bass extension and depth

[@AnindyaMitraDigitalStoryteller]

Yes but not by a huge margin. Also, take a look at Kbear KS2, Kbear KS1, TFZ Galaxy T2 & VE Bonus IE. The CRA will come off as balanced to bright due to extension at both ends of the spectrum unlike the ones I mentioned

[@AnindyaMitraDigitalStoryteller]

@@siddhuraju730 I forgot to mention that the great thing about CRA is that the sub-bass is tight and punchy. That's the first thing you would notice. Quantity is more than the EDX and quality is better than in the V90

[@danieldvk1979]

A-B-C and E for me, listening in a ZEX Pro.

[@linolingelbach2214]

What do you think about the treble on the ZEX pro?

[@danieldvk1979]

@@linolingelbach2214 Very clean and non simbilant.

[@astermos-6616]

@@danieldvk1979 does it hurt your ears after long period?

[@danieldvk1979]

@@astermos-6616 No, have a good EQ for ZEX Pro.

[@astermos-6616]

@@danieldvk1979 can you please share it? I'm planning to buy one.

[@mustafaarmagan4343]

Which one do you think gives the most accurate footsteps of the enemy in the game, please help KZ ZES///KZ DQ6S///CCA CRA///KBEAR LARK///KBEAR KS2///KZ EDX PRO///KZ ZEX PRO///KZ ZSN PRO X

[@legxl840]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mustafaarmagan4343]

@@legxl840 😀 which iş your choice

[@legxl840]

Zsn pro x or CCA CRA

[@he.236]

Walk with good quality shoes footstep sound more clear

[@he.236]

For gaming use real weapon sound more accurate

[@Salahuddin_Ansari]

Change your songs brother

[@khaledkibria2434]

Crn best

[@nivedkm1749]

Moondrop spaceship or final 1000c .which is the better pick..?which is most comfortable to use.. please do reply 😊

[@radlaurentino]

moondrop spaceship

[@he.236]

Not comfortable spaceship

[@CarLIsBetta247]

Tripowin Olina, jk its spaceship yeah they're quite comfortable.

[@ruffeyx]

i just ordered set of CRN yesterday. while listening to this, i really like A > D > E > C > B. upon revealing, i am so glad that A was actually CRN. thanks man!