The perspective of Vincent.
To all the readers, I want to introduce myself since the majority of the time I am the one who writes and talks.
My name is Vincent and I was born from a part of my creator. currently, my creator is busy so for a while I am in charge.
If you wondering what the purpose of the title is well it's about an earphone that is from a company called KZ. The meaning of the company is Knowledge Zenith and they are well known as an audio company. a company that focuses on IEM and others related to audio.
My creator is very happy that the company offered him to review the product called KZ EDA with the help of Tyvan Lam. My creator is very thankful for offering him to review the KZ EDA.
To all readers that are reading this, this is not sponsored. since my creator didn't gain any monetary value and for the impressions, my creator will do that. My creator is pretty honest and I know that since we live in one place.
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The perspective of The creator
After so many personal problems and workloads, finally have time for myself. Now time to sleep.
(Vincent: Hey wake up! you need to review the KZ EDA).
Thanks for that Vincent.
Anyways, Good thing Vincent reminded me about the KZ EDA since the company offered me to review it. Vincent you're going to help me to review the KZ EDA.
(Vincent: Fine).
So let's start the review and impressions.
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The perspective of Vincent
The KZ EDA has 3 Tunnings. it consists of Bass, balanced, and HI-RES. My creator already did the review in the Bass and Balanced version and don't ask me about it ask my creator instead.
if we're going to talk about my sound preference. my creator and I have the same sound preference. We both liked Balanced-Neutral with being mid-centric.
For me, the HI-RES version is more details with great highs extension. My creator and I always use the term Highs but in general perspective it's treble.
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The perspective of The Creator
Thanks for the help Vincent, even though it is not that detailed.
(Vincent: Well at least I give my impressions about it.)
Vincent wants the short and general info and Vincent gets confused when it's too detailed.
Now it's my turn.
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Another perspective of The Creator
lows/bass
The bass is very fast same as the other versions but this version lacks quantity. the mid-bass gives its a bit of depth so it will feel that there is still bass but it's only minimal.
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Mids.
compare to the two versions these are more open and there is an upper mid shout with a middle peak. in my experience even if I changed the ear tips I still encounter them.
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Highs/Treble.
The name itself is more focusing on Treble or Highs. also, it has a great extension with airiness. it's almost perfect but the peak at 2k and 6k region sometimes bothers me.
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Soundstage, Imaging, and separation.
it has similarities with the balanced and bass version but for me, I find that. the soundstage is more detailed here. instruments here are easy to find. since the imaging has great depth making the instruments clear. separation is the same as the bass and balanced version.
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Timbre.
This version has more depth and clarity compared to the other versions.
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Drivability.
The pair is easy to drive and any source can drive it to its full potential. the pair has a great response to any kind of source even a smartphone. The pair can adapt the power coming from the USB-DAC and smartphone
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Recommendations
Stock ear tips of the pair are good but have a hint of sibilance in sibilance-prone tracks. I am using a wide bore ear tip and it removes the sibilance and peak.
As much as possible when removing the cables, please be gentle since it's prone to wear and tear.
Vincent, you are in the Verdict part, and please don't say anything that it's not related.
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The perspective of Vincent.
Since the creator assigned me this part I need to do it. So for the verdict, The EDA is a great budget set since for the price you have 3 different pairs to choose from. There I didn't say anything weird.
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Both perspectives
For the ratings, we both talked about it.
Bass: 3 out of 5 since it lacks bass quantity.
Mids: 4 out of 5 since there is upper mid shout.
Trebles: 3.8 out of 5 since there is 2k and 6k peak.
Comfort: 5 out of 5 best match
Design: 4 out of 5
Technicalities: 3.8 out of 5
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Pros
+ Great details it has micro and macro details.
+ Sparkly and airy treble.
+ Open mids compare to the other versions.
+ fast bass same to other versions.
+ well-controlled bass same as the other versions.
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Cons
-low quantity of bass
-upper mids are shouty but depend on the track.
-2k and 6k peak
-vocals and instrument sounds boosted(subjective)
-Default ear tips degrade the sound but only a bit.
-it might sound too thin for others since this lacks note weight.
