KZ ZAS (1/DD 7/BA) Earphones

[@Zubayer_Islam_Rezoan]

So, kz zs10pro < zsx < as16 < ast kz dq6 = blon 03 kz zax : better bass than zsx kz zas & zax: similar setup but can't the difference, yet. This is by far my best understanding from the last 1.5 year. Any correction is welcome.

[@nothing_true]

Zax 👍

[@nothing_true]

@@raineheartily3875 black bass?? 🤔 harsh?

[@nothing_true]

@@raineheartily3875 ooh ok, nice info 👍🏼

[@avocadobeets7855]

Do you know a worthy upgrade to the ZSX? This is the best overall IEM I've owned.

[@nothing_true]

@@avocadobeets7855 not worthed zax to zas, zs10pro to ZAS worthed :v

[@barrybradshaw7925]

Ive owned the KZ - ZAS about a week, the mids sounded a bit recessed almost like a V shape, the bass on all frequencies sounds awesome, then i tried them on the 4.4 ballanced and the sound stage was nice and wide, the bass is controlled much better and the mids dont sound recessed like on the 3.5 connection, these iems pair well with the Hiby R5 Saber as its very neutral dap with a hint of warmth, not as warm as the original hiby R5 though, this review was very accurate as allways

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

Thanks. Yeah I use ADI 2 DAC and most stuff gets a good chance to shine. These did well

[@PrantikMajumder]

Do you recommend this or the Aria?

[@MattacksRC]

Balanced? These iems cant be balanced.. Do you mean to say you switched to a 4.4mm cable? That would make sense.

[@sanjay130176]

After such a a long time KZ 👍🏼

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

They do better than before

[@KWPZ21]

@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews Which is the best KZ earphones when it comes to overall performance,Terminator, ZAS or AST? Which KZ is the best for bass?

[@teighan7829]

@@KWPZ21 Its either to late or maybe you just saw the new review and ordered them, but EDX Pro is number 2 and ZEX is number 1 according to his latest reviews.

[@SwazzerProductions]

How do these compare with the Moondrop Arias? I’m torn between the two as they both seem to be great value for money.

[@javierignacio5157]

KZ Zax or KZ Zas? 🤔

[@herseyberry4655]

You got me criss crossed for a second. I guess this is my next KZ then the AST. I love the look and I guess they finnished the stock of their old garbage cables. Hey Blon your next.

[@chewkenghong]

In 3 days..I bought 4 kz iems..zex..zexpro..dq6 and the zas..zas definitely their premium n came in a black flip open box than the usual white box. Of all, I like the zas best..can't believe this level of quality at This price point. Enjoying them alot along w more expensive fender ten3.. JH Lola and craft ears aurum...doesn't matter the price..great stuff from kz

[@KiceDz]

compared to the zex pro - zas are better right?

[@carminedesanto6746]

Got the KZ KS10 Pro…and boy, they do not disappoint 😎

[@sarathms3997]

I got my Zs10 pro yesterday💯

[@carminedesanto6746]

@@sarathms3997 enjoy..a HELL of a lot better than the ZAS 🥳

[@sarathms3997]

@@carminedesanto6746 😮😮😮😮😮

[@carminedesanto6746]

@@sarathms3997 the ZAS too 200 hrs of burn in ..several tip and cable rolling sessions ..to produce in the end ..a bass heavy..meh iem.

[@digitalnation2876]

Better than Fiio FH3 / Seeaudio Yume ?

[@PrantikMajumder]

zas or moondrop aria? which could be considered better? I will upgrade from my zs10 pro

[@josephnevin]

Pretty happy with my AST. Now my next kz will probably be one when they decide to do an EST tribrid

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

I imagine that has to happen sooner or later

[@paulosilva8200]

Next kz will copy the sonion drivers and knogles drivers and build it.

[@ironblast5]

@@paulosilva8200 the belsing made drivers they use are copies of knowles drivers already

[@paulosilva8200]

@@ironblast5 uauu. Good price then.

[@JoelHernandez-tz3vk]

Yeah I imagine if ANYONE could introduce a sub $400 DD+BA+EST tribrid it would be KZ... Maybe even $350? I'd Imagine anything lower would be a stretch unless a cheaper alternative to Sonion exists.

[@StevieV]

One of my favourite bass test songs at the moment is Praise The Lord (Da Shine) by A$AP Rocky & Skepta. Just thought I'd put that out there. That Big Boi tune is a bass monster too tho.

[@frankpereyda1106]

Off this topic, I'm listening to the calyx m with the original mest and the letter a tune by the box tops comes on , a song I've heard probably several hundred times but the first time with the mest and the singer sounds different yet very familiar. Sounds like the singer from big star ,Alex Chilton. Turns out it is him. When he was like 16. Anyway I guess what I am trying to say is how incredibly great is this set for me to hear this for the first time. Thanks again for the rec

[@chjdvn]

Which one do you pick between AST, ZAS, and DQ6? And does any of these have better tonality than BL03? I need that extra weight to the notes.

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

Nonehave better tonality than 03 in my opinion

[@chjdvn]

@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviewsty for replying.

[@redzuandarul9789]

Just ordered this. Can’t wait to get it. This will be my first Chi-fi IEMs.

[@mizikacibalik]

what do you think so far? Do they burn in?

[@mickyj8412]

I have the ZAS and they are unreal! Few tweaks on my samaung EQ and they sound insane! Besr bass I've heard which is all i want! I also use them performing on stage and they sound great. Still getting grips on levels and overall volume of my in ear mix because the clarity on the treble is is clear but can be annoying but think thats a fault on my end.

[@BFLATINUM]

Is this a worthy upgrade from the ZAX?

[@sdmarinkashifu4536]

If you have ZAX, nah. But if you are coming from the ZSN lineup, or if you dont have ZAX, then this is a good deal.

[@thenarrator1921]

Anything of the similar price range from KZ is straight up only a sidegrade

[@caaaster]

@@sdmarinkashifu4536 How about from zs10 pro?

[@chingsanlau8863]

my ZAX was broken yesterday, I think the ZAX was a little bit too bright for me, do you think ZAS is a good choice for replacement or (upgrade)? does ZAS has a better soundstage than ZAX?

[@Bluewolfgd]

If you like bass yes

[@williamthegreat87]

How do ya think they’d do for gaming? Also would they work with a goXLR mini??

[@mikelambert3958]

I realize you posted this a couple months ago but hopefully you catch my comment/question. I have had KZ: ZSN, ZS6, ZS7, ZS10 ZA10, and more. I keep going back to the ZS6- I believe I like the dual driver + BA setup. ZS10 I like the EQ out of the box better, but most devices I can adjust this and then ZS6 come out on top for me. My ONLY downside for the ZS6 is the corners of the body can rub a bit during longer sessions. - How Do you feel about The ZAS compared to the much older ZS6 (or ZS7 even if yOU havent had the 6), and the ZS10Pro? I am looking for the smaller, compact size and the dual driver sound of the ZS6 in a smoother more comfortable body that are being used in the newer models... (and just another note, I originally liked the quality feel/appearance of metal nozzles such as on the Pro models or the ZS6, but found they detach with time and the plastic body / 1 piece plastic nozzles (like the reg ZS10) last forever. Ideally we'd get the plastic body and nozzle with a metal backplate.)

[@SiegfriedSoulz]

AST Brings the Best and the Brightest KZ IEM so Far..give it 9/10

[@opendebate]

Is it that good? I got a coupon so the price becomes $100 but no sure whether it's worth it to grab

[@DS2902.]

Can you please make a size comparison with KZ ZAX?

[@ngugistanley4965]

Hello sir... For deep rumbling bass which ones would you reccomend between kz zas and tfz no3

[@dodson28]

So I looked at your graphs and a close comparison from the bass and mids seem to be the Xenns Up. Can you compare both of those and the differences they seem to make in the highs? It seems the KZ may be a bit brighter, but is it in a good or bad way?

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

KZ is brighter. Folks who get treble fatigue easy/fast should get XENNS

[@raymondtunacao8774]

What software is he using for his library? Love the interface.

[@rayliam80]

I think it’s J River Media Center for Windows

[@astifcaulkinyeras]

You live in Honolulu? Can you recommend any good audiophile-ish stores for headphones? Also, you sound exactly like Lewis Rossmann.

[@katanodc]

Why KZ DQ6 still not appearing in your ranking list ?

[@dennyssanchez4033]

HELLO.. ALLOW ME TO ASSIST U.. HE DID...INCLUDED IT IN THE TOP 5 BUDGET..IEM..SOME WEEKS AGO..!!. I GOT THEM..THEY R SUPERB.!!💪😎🤟

[@harduino]

I was think about that one this week. As always an amazing detailed video. Sorry to ask that again, do you have the NF Audio Nm2 graph? In the app has only the n2+ and the NA2 is broken. Thanks for all the passion and commitment for this hobby.

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

Sorry bout the NF graph , I'll try and fix that this weekend

[@harduino]

@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews Thanks so much for that and you don’t need to be sorry, you are already doing a lot for us.

[@nitinthakur4407]

Kz zas vs cca ca16 which one is better sound quality plz plz reply

[@Manuel-kx5wr]

Which is the best kz iems for classical music?

[@dastreetspart3370]

are these plagued with the dummy ba's? they've caught my eyes/ears but I don't want to pay for decoy ba's

[@myqrics]

Hey when are yours coming out and where can I get

[@BlueSpectre]

So for gaming/soundstage....zas or zax ?

[@TurboLegend]

All kz is best for gaming

[@ScottFortune-f1u]

How would this work with a synthesizer/Roland Keyboard?

[@XhMOod12345]

My man, I have been watching you to figure out a good upgrade for my IKKO-OH10, but soo far I think it's still superb to the budget ones. Do you have a good recommendation in the 300$ range? The Ikkos were incredibly good, I am even thinking about just buying another pair at this point.

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

Mangird TEA and IH10 are the big dogs in that price range

[@zkai2939]

tfz no 3 or zas?

[@opendebate]

ZAS or AST?

[@AMDista]

Is this a worthy upgrade from the CCA CA16? Thanks.

[@jefffarnham5040]

Hi, thanks for all your work on these sets. Any particular for best detail retrieval?? Thank you Sir

[@7kdguy850]

KZ ZAX or KZ ZAS good for gaming? Especially pubg mobile. Anyone? Thanks..

[@taggerung890]

How does the sound of these compare to etymotic er2se?

[@Bearisamir88]

does it good for gaming ??

[@lordzed83]

Was thinking about getting a pair. Any siblings??

[@WhiteMafia170]

I've been wondering... My KZ ZAS have an excellent bass and great sharp vocal voice... But... Why background music like piano, guitar or something else.. it didn't sound clearly Is this KZ just focus on the bass ?? Can someone explain to me

[@randomrex4667]

Is it the Drevo Blade Master Pro Keyboard?

[@mizikacibalik]

on head fi forum person nick called "cappuchino" says that the material of shells are thin so its so light that its feels cheap and he mentions the backplate frame is feels like plastic rather than metal? Would you confirm this info?

[@christabone6565]

Which are the correct Comply foam tips to use with these?

[@alfredcazarescastro5849]

How's the Soundstage on ZAS ???

[@ernestoceccato3285]

9:00 what's that program you're using?

[@yo_black_Clash]

bro whats the opening song?

[@ARCHONFella]

how would this compare to the ZS6?

[@carminedesanto6746]

Got my ZAS …and there’s something weird . The bass ( and there’s a LOT of it) seems to bleed into the midds and the BA ( 7 of them) seems to be in a fight for resolution and clarity. I’m more used to the Blon ‘3 and 5S ..but the KZ is just way to heavy ..am I missing something , like burn in or tip rolling to attenuate the bass bloat?

[@PanarchyTheater]

I just got these, and I think I agree. Not only are the mids buried, but they come off as sibilant at the same time. I'll be changing the tips out, but a bit disappointed for the price point.

[@carminedesanto6746]

@@PanarchyTheater I had to do around 200 hrs of actual music Bro g played into them and a couple of hours of tip rolling 😳 Finally broken in ..they sound average ( with a bass bloat) ..if you get the right tips ( without going forward the “perfect seal” ..the bass lightens up a tad. I use them at lower volume at the lab ( where I work) ..so it’s just an ok IEM ..the juice is not worth the squeeze.

[@PanarchyTheater]

@@carminedesanto6746 So true. Belongs in the sub-$40 range IMO. What are your go-tp IEM if you don't mind humoring me?

[@carminedesanto6746]

@@PanarchyTheater current IEM’s stable: KZ ZAS, Blon 3, Blon 5s , Moondrop Aria, and my current reigning King IKKO OH10’s. Looking for a Flagship that isn’t outrageously priced.

[@CDMS_pt]

This or the Tripowin ??

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

For every detail these for an improved tonality the TC 01

[@fernandrums]

Thanks for the video 📹 Sir... *Question* I'm a Drummer, do you recommend them as IEM...? Thanks Sir. 😇 ✌🏼

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

Fit is good, DD is accurate (not fast/slow sounding) sure. High hat claps are nice and clear and cymbals are energetic.

[@fernandrums]

@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews thanks.. 😇 ✌🏼

[@Sanbenitor]

If you are a drummer, try a twice cheaper trn stm. Signature is focused on drums there. I can enjoy Meshuggah again!

[@miguelmc6404]

These or ibasso it00 ?, I have the bl03 and I love them. Ty bro

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

These. Much more force in bass iT00 and these have plenty of mid/treble energy

[@miguelmc6404]

@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews oh I see. And IT00 or tripowin TC-01? I want a good extension of treble and image, and higher driver speed

[@dhanursehgal2343]

Zas vs dq6?

[@saadmh]

KZ ZAS or Moondrop Aria?

[@zheRoTH]

Zas

[@mrheru8627]

Aria for me....

[@EmM-ko7mu]

where does this one rank on the list B?

[@retro1120]

Great review, love these iems👍

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

Thanks. Enjoy

[@florianlien4570]

Are your eartips spinfit’s ? Is it worth it

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

Believe they are the L size yellow bore. fit me great!

[@FM-ne5pz]

Thank you for posting this review. i currently own the KZ ZS 10Pro. I find the bass is lacking. I am a "basshead". can you comment on how these would compare to the 10Pros in terms of bass and clarity? As well, i am thinking about getting the campfire satsumas: do you think it is worth the $400 compared to these? Thank you in advance.

[@Assimilator702]

Start off with something in a lower price range. Fiio FH3 @ $130 is an amazing replacement for a ZS10 PRO. For a single DD try a Jade Audio EA1 @ $26. That's less than $160 and you'll have a nice sample of what's currently possible at 2 different points. And FYI both sets stomp all over the ZS10 PRO. It's not even close actually.

[@FM-ne5pz]

@@Assimilator702 thanks for replying. Since then i did buy the FH3; and yes it is better sounding; beautiful sub bass. HOWEVER, I am quite impressed by the ZS Pro: quite “Bassy” it has detailed sound on high frequencies; not muddied bass…but the FH3 have that plus the sub bass. i’m enjoying both actually lol

[@Assimilator702]

@@FM-ne5pz If you own the FH3 you've effectively bypassed everything KZ has ever designed. Good choice. Since owning the FH3 I've never even considered anything from KZ/CCA/TRN. Last year I bought 4 sets and this year I only purchased the MELE which I highly recommend. At $50 they are a must have. Moondrop KATO are probably next for me and maybe Mangird Tea. Out of the 50 or so sets I own I only listen to maybe 7 or 8 of them.

[@FM-ne5pz]

@@Assimilator702 nice! Agreed on CCA’s i got them and returned them after 1 listen… i’m thinking about the moondrop, but i have my ears set on Campfire satsuma or honeydew…anything priced above that better include a butler to put the iems in my ears each time LOL

[@brett5656]

What do you think would be the best pair of KZ's to listen to Synthwave and similar genres? I also really enjoy Thom Yorke's live performances and other such things. Thanks in advance.

[@noctisluciscaelum273]

help me please KZ ZAS best for soft music or alot bass music because i will buy for soft music.

[@bashmahs]

wonder how many of the armatures are actually connected

[@bashmahs]

afraid of buying anything from KZ now

[@MrMarcusWWW]

What is PC music library player software your using in the vid?

[@slicktricks88]

It’s J River in “3D Albums” mode.

[@jackjack3874]

Man when is your set coming out? Any news?

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

Final confirmation will arrive tomorrow if it's what i wanted it will go into production right away. Fingers crossed✌️

[@sukohassan]

@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews i think i will buy it right after it launch... really excited..

[@jackjack3874]

@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews That sounds about right... an automatic buy.... Fingers crossed everything goes well

[@RightHandLeo]

That thing is gorgeous

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

It does look real sharp💎

[@Dad_K]

Anyone have input of ZAS vs the ZAX? Both 7ba 1dd

[@nicolaspinzon7716]

Compare to Zax plsss

[@dwong98]

Are these better then the AST?

[@integralogic]

AST require more power to drive but sound very similar, a little less bass. AST is very crystal clear. ZAS more soft, more bass, louder out of the box since it's easier to drive 6 units vs 8. ZAS Soundstage is very close while AST is farther away. I'd say ZAS is better bang for your buck, AST is higher quality if you can drive it. but would be better if it was priced at 80-90 instead of 120-140

[@integralogic]

AST weighs more. Also placement of pin is different due to width of unit so fit is a bit different. Overall ZAS less fatiguing to wear. Lastly while AST is a little lower on bass output, the bass it outputs is much more detailed. It's very articulated bass. Both are great sets.

[@elviscaragea4433]

i need to sell my fh3 for thise? my fh3 doesn't kick that hard, i think they fix the driver flex and that's why

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

No, FH3 doesn't kick very hard (less than these)

[@SteveRyder]

My vote would be to compare to ZAX & ZSX

[@brooksphillips2234]

Don't forget about that see audio neo review please

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

I wont😆

[@brooksphillips2234]

@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews thanks man! I'm anxiously waiting on that one! Lol. Keep up the good work!

[@shonenjump9]

I hope you can compare this with the Mangird Tea Edit: grammer

[@wanaboed]

Could you please give short comparison on my comment here, sir? What I get from the video, those 3 IEMs are awesome. So how does this comparison of KZs work: KZ AST vs KZ ZAS vs KZ DQ6 vs CCA CA16 vs CCA CKX vs CCA C12?

[@Fatih-xl7yn]

Will you review the iBasso it01x ?

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

I probably will next week

[@Fatih-xl7yn]

@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews they look good and promising !

[@ritupansarmah9795]

A review of FIIO FH5S plz...

[@johnmitchell5589]

Hi I just got a xduoo balanced and I was thinking of getting tin p y and thieaudio legacy 2 & 5 would the xduoo be able to drive them properly

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

Yes.

[@johnmitchell5589]

Cheers thanks for that love your reviews

[@paulosilva8200]

Kz is getting creative.well. 3 dd drivers. This is new thing the q6. But works fine. Then they have these one with a dynamic driver in front of the Nozzles and the balance more far back away to give a type of room sound stage to traveling to nozzle creating ecco. What's their next project, 1 ,,11mm dd driver for mid bass to give bass guitars the rumble. Then a balance driver large for drums. Clean ,fast and no rumble,Then a balance bass driver for mid to give the voice and mids the thickness to voice mixed with a normal balance driver for double tone. Then for the highs a dynamic driver of 4 mm mixed with a est driver to give both tones for the highs. Lol. This is a message for kz. Challenge . Lol

[@taseti4803]

These iem's sounded HORRIBLE to me. I couldn't send them back fast enough. The highs are to pushed forward and the mids is waaay in the background. The bass is ok but the entire soundstage is unbalanced and nasty to listen too. The highs can become piercing as well. I listened to them through a silver 16 core cable from a 2.5 balance port. The TFZ no 3, sounds waaaaay better IMO.

[@DharoliyaGaming]

Kz zas vs fiio FH3

[@aycz]

Nothing beats the KZ zs5

[@opendebate]

ZS6

[@hal9xxx321]

**INB4 the obligatory "compare them against the Aria and L2" comments**

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

[@saputra_yudha]

Angry KZ 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@NewDarkKnight]

So look like kz getting not the worst ever recently.

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

They are aparently trying..I never sensed that till DQ6,AST and now ZAS

[@mandaf2630]

I'm interested with the Tanchjim Hana 2021 (Retuning sound from Tanchjim Hana v1), Now Hana 2021 it's more natural and smooth.The sound frequencies are very similar to Tanchjim Oxygen. I'm searched the Tanchjim, I only found Tanchjim Hana V2 on your squig.link, it's mean Tanchjim Hana 2021 or Old Tanchjim Hana? I'm interested in this IEM because the Hana 2021 is $100 cheaper than Tanchjim Oxygen

[@mikediezel0923]

🔥

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

[@freewings84]

👍

[@skaulsaa]

I came here for a review and got a lecture haha

[@nothing_true]

I use zax but i want zas now 😂 _mantap pokoknya_

[@opendebate]

AST aja brow...

[@wanaboed]

Lu udah beli ZAS nya bro? AST udah beli juga? Sekarang udah apa aja nih koleksinya? Kayanya IEM2 ZSTX sama ZSN Pro X gw harus gw jual. NiceHCK DB3 pengen gw jual tp gw demen tonality netralnya

[@nothing_true]

@@opendebate AST bassnya gak ada apa-apanya klo disandingkan dgn ZAX, ast yg cenderung balance, klo basshead jelas pilih zax

[@nothing_true]

@@wanaboed 😂 lagi nunggu event kali aja ada, tapi gw kurang suka desain ZAS yg pake kounca/fin in soalnya udah pernah pakai ZSX kurang nyaman fitting nya dikuping jd gw jual upgrade ke ZAX 🤣

[@opendebate]

@@wanaboed Gw dah ada ZST, ZS6, DQ6, ZAS, AST. Semua eartips nya dah gw ganti ama CP100, dan kabel 8 core dr jcally n kbear.

[@sanjay130176]

#1

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

Ya nailed it

[@SaltyDerps]

Dont forget the ✅ ^u^

[@MentesBalazs]

I mean 3rd....

[@MentesBalazs]

1st

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

Just missed...close though

[@stevenshaun6149]

5th

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

5nd..😟😜