Review on Enhanced KZ ZS10 Pro, Linsoul 4BA+1DD 5 Driver In-Ear HiFi Metal Earphones - Stainless Steel Faceplate, 2 Pin Detachable Cable (with Mic) – Sleek Dark Black by Jonathan Jensen

The price is very impressive considering what the 1more triple normally costs it's crazy to hear how good cheaper stuff can be. At the regular price of the V80 and ED16 I'd say the ZS10 Pro is worth it. (Note: Use 1 more triple silicone tips with shallow insertion and good seal. That way the bass port/port is not blocked): Really like the bass on them. In my opinion it only has a slightly overdriven mid-bass, maybe 1dB. The bass/sub-bass is definitely not neutral, but it's great. I would describe the bass as rather neutral when it is around -3 dB. The dynamic driver seems to have excellent resolution/speed compared to the other 3 sets I'm used to (1more, V80, ED16), the ED16 has maybe 80% the dynamic driver quality of the ZS10 Pro but the other two only completely surpassed. There's really good effect here, and the mids are still perfectly clear. "Bass texture" is something I didn't really think about until I heard it, but let's say ZS10 Pro is 9 out of 10, 1more should be 6/10 and ed16 7.5/10. .Mid frequencies sound great to me. The highs are only slightly raised compared to the mids. I think it could be described as a U shape but with fullness in the middle so it doesn't appear sunken to me. (edit: the male vocals might be a bit reluctant, but the male vocals are still the best of the 4. The female vocals sound great, by far the best of the 4 kits.) The ED16s were my favorite of the 3 kits mentioned, with different ones Hints to tame hiss and highs. But the ED16 had a thin-sounding midrange, although it wasn't overly deep. The ZS10 Pro has a nice full midrange body that sounds great compared to the other 3. While the V80 (with treble cutting peaks) is similar to the ZS10 Pro, the V80 sounds overdriven. The highs are very well done. I have a few traces I'm checking for hiss and hiss; an issue on the ED16 and V80, but the ZS10 Pro is crisp and clean without being overdone. To me this is what gives all the detail without the ED16/V80 issues where the 1more is a bit dark despite having more power in the upper frequencies. (Again with 1 more triple nozzle [5mm hole, approx 3mm extension from the IEM nozzle] so I can't tell what the stock nozzles are because they won't fit unless I plug them in that far, that the bass hole/port is blocked) Unfortunately, I don't have specific things to measure the picture and/or sound stage. Overall, when comparing the ZS10 Pro to each of the other three, it sounds like the price justifies the price compared to the ED16/V80. The split seems to be the best thing I've ever heard, and it highlights things that weren't obvious on previous listening. (although the 1more triple is just plain dated compared to the ED16.) -- Some additional info: I've used these with an 8-wire TRN cable and the standard cable, it seems that the difference in impedance between these cables makes up the high frequencies little. on TRN 8-wire sharper, so I opted for the stock cable. I mainly use this on a Fiio Q1 with an old Sandisk E260 powering the Q1. Due to the high sensitivity, I only hear a little noise from the Q1, but this is not enough to distract. Listening to things like: NIN/HTDA (1999-present), CHVRCHES, HEALTH (2015-present), Billie Eilish, Gorillaz, Audioslave, Linkin Park (2007-present), Oh Wonder Comply T400. Spinfit cp145 drives great. Good lip at the end of the nozzle, holds the tips well. Seems to sound great no matter what tips I use. Cheap foams, 1more specialty foams, standard silicone (narrow or wide holes), etc. The sound signature changes a bit, of course, but none of the peaks take sibilance or highs to uncomfortable levels, and some peaks even make them sound neutral to me. The pre-installed bits are pretty good, I don't like the normal "starline" KZ bits (sets of Starline S, M, L are also included and are softer than the Starline that came with my ED16), but the only one Pair preinstalled and they are medium sized which is too small for me. The nozzle length is good, the body is surprisingly compact, I think it fits most ears. Interesting arrangement of the BA drivers: 2 medium BAs and 2 high BAs. 1 small BA in the nozzle. The second small BA is on the side of the speaker but near the base of the nozzle. And 2 slightly larger BAs on the other side of the speaker, also near the base of the nozzle. BA along the dynamic form an angle of about 90 degrees with DD. I found it interesting compared to the pictures I've seen of the CCA C10 and the old ZS10's BA setup.