LinsoulKZ ZSN PRO X Dual Driver 1BA+1DD Hybrid Metal Earphones HiFi in-Ear Monitor with Detachable Recessed 2Pin Cable,Zinc Alloy Panel (Without Mic, Grey)

I want to begin this review by saying that I am not a professional or a hardcore audiophile, I am just someone who loves music. With that said, these IEM’s were recommended by Dankpods, so I figured I would give them a try. They sound great. I am comparing them to the regular Apple “earpods.” The KZ ZSN Pro X’s are better than Apple wired earbuds, in my opinion. They are about the same price, but much clearer and not so bassy. The top end is very well-represented. It has more top end than I am used to, but it sounds great. The KZ ZSN Pro X’s are loud enough that I don’t need to turn my device up to max volume, which is nice. They even block out some outside noise despite not being noise-canceling, because of the shape and the way it fits in your ear.The cable is quite cheap-feeling, which is to be expected with IEM’s at this price point, but it is detachable, so you can buy a different one if you prefer. The IEM’s themselves seem pretty balanced overall. The top end is very clear, and the bass is good as well. These are not bass-heavy IEM’s, but they are a breath of fresh air compared to other cheap earbuds, which typically have a lot of bass and not a lot of anything else. The microphone is not very good, but I was not expecting a high-quality mic at this price point anyway. Even if you don’t plan on using the microphone much, I suggest choosing the option with a mic anyway, because you never know when you might need it, and it also has a button that can be used to pause, skip, or go to the previous track. That button seems to only work with a phone though; it doesn’t do anything when connected to a PC. If you do want a microphone, make sure to select the option with it, because it is not selected by default.There are a few ear tip sizes included in the box, but these IEM’s may not be suitable for you if you have small ears. My ears are not small, but the bud tips are definitely on the medium to larger side. They fit me just fine though. Overall, these are great IEM’s for this price point. If you need a budget pair of IEM’s, these are probably what you are looking for. I will be using these every day as a replacement for my Apple earpods that broke. You really can’t beat these for the price.TLDR: Great bang for your buck. These IEM’s sound great. However, if you have small ears, they might not be the best option for you.

I bought my KZ ZSN Pro-X's about a month ago. I have used the KZ's quite often, and they don't bother my ears or ear canals at all. But If you have tiny ear-holes like I do, I would put on the small tips, and then use the "Earplug" technique when putting them in your ears. That is, to reach over your head with your left hand and gently tug upwards on the pinna (the top of your ear. AKA Auricle) while inserting the phone with your right hand. Make sure it's fully seated. them release your pinna. Switch hands and repeat for the other side.When these lil baddies are situated properly (And that's important! They, as with all in-ear phones, MUST be seated properly to deliver their full potential!) These are quite amazing. They're 25 ohm impedance, so they can be driven without a headphone amp, and still get uncomfortably loud. So mind your volume before plugging in! No artificially enhanced.. anything. Just the raw audio, ready to be tuned to your own liking by your players EQ. (I use AIMP for music and MPC (yes, still) for movies) They are not going to be equal to audiophile grade headphones, so don't come into this expecting that. (Hence the less than perfect 5-star rating on sound-quality) But make no mistake. These are good! These are much better than my gaming headset for watching movies. They sit level with the rest of my ear contours, meaning they don't stick out like typical "buds" or look like you left swabs in your ears like those apple bud things. I got the gold just because I liked the how those looked, but there are several colors to choose from.I have not yet tried them outside, but I didn't get them for that. These are NOT noise cancelling, and have no active ANC They do have a more open soundstage that you'd expect for in-ears. So far, the quality is holding up, (I do not needlessly plug, and unplug them from their cables or ball them up in a pocket) The sound is better than my Raycons.The ONLY con I have experienced is that the cables that you get are NOT the cool looking braided ones in the photos. It is a typical Siamese cable (two coaxial cables, bonded side-by-side) as on most any wired buds. But these are transparent like speaker wire. But that is aesthetic and do not detract from the functionality of these awesome IEM'sIn conclusion, If you want good, budget in-ears, that sound great, fit well and don't protrude from your head, and look cool as well... Get these. I have no regrets, and have been buying more as gifts. I'll buy my fourth set tonight.Just get 'em. Pick a color, and get 'em!P.S.I should mention that bought the set with the mic included. These have the 4-pin (4 different conductor bands) plug. Mic and earphones in one, as would be a cellphone headset. My PC, which I use these on, has separate mic and headphone jacks. I bought an adapter that plugs into both jacks and merges them into the one 4-pin style jack. So if you have separate jacks, and wish to use the mic as well, consider getting an additional adapter. Otherwise if you use these with a phone or audio player, and/or are getting them without a mic, you're good to go.