KZZAR in-Ear Monitor 7BA+1DD Hybrid 8 Drivers Earbuds HiFi Bass Noise Isolation Earphones, Clarity in All Frequency Stereo Sound Comfortable Headphones for Audio Engineers, Musicians(No Mic)

After four months of using these KZ ZAR buds, I am happy I went with these. I did a lot of research before I pulled the trigger on a pair of IEM earbuds. So, I felt it appropriate to post my experience of what I purchased here on Amazon. Here's my thoughts:BUILD:As a drummer and vocalist, I will admit I’m very hard on my gear, including my headphones. Sticks hit the wires, they get yanked out of my ears due to aggressive playing style, they bounce off of gear and so on.- After four months the wires still seem brand new, very flexible and the jack connection is still solid.- I love the unique twisted wires from the jack to the separator.- The outer cases show no sign of wear.- I also really like that they use the 2-pin "C" style to connect the wires to the body of the IEMs, as they do not spin like the round "new style" connectors. Those are much harder to put in on the fly, if you are in a rush or have removed one in the middle of a song. It's really very hard to do with one hand...UPGRADED WIRES:The manufacturer KZ, talks about upgraded silver wires. I don’t know how much this helps the audio, but given the build quality, I assume it does.- You don’t get much noise traveling through the wires to your ears, from it rubbing on your clothing or hitting your body, like you do from lower end earbuds with thinner wires/cables.- I also really, really like the fact that it is braided differently from where it comes out of the jack up to the splitter. An obvious upgrade and giving a bit more substance so it hangs nicely and does not get twisted up, but not too heavy.- Something not mentioned in the description; the wire that comes out of the earbuds has about a 3-inch sheathing to keep the two wires in place, which helps for supporting in the wires, direction so they stay together and not get caught on your ears. I had no idea this would be as beneficial as it is.(It’s hard to see in my picture, my thumb is holding the wire in place where the sheathing stops.)SOUND:The 8 drivers per ear are well balanced, I can hear the music in great detail.These are not ultra flat but not dull either. They are well balanced without overly V-curved either, in their frequency responses. The imaging and separation are good enough to tell the two guitarists apart when the levels are equal. Bass is loud and clear, but not hyped or overbearing. Like any set of earbuds, you're not going to get sub bass prominent in a full range mix. However, I can hear the 80K range that my bass drum produces. I have my kick drum higher in my mix, and the drivers do not have a problem separating that low end vs. the vocals and guitars without any frequency cancelling out or dominating the others.NOISE CANCELING:KZ's marketing says "You could conceivably not notice the apocalypse if you had these on."Well...Let's scale it down a bit folks. Without an internal DB meter, I cannot say if they are "capable of blocking up to 36 dB of noise" as noted.- However, what I can tell you that with just drums and three vocalists in my IEM mix, I can hear the bass and the guitarist (that always, always play too loud), now at a reasonable level. That's a huge win for me! - I do have to remove one ear to hear talking between songs, IF it is not done into a microphone.CONS:The only downside is they 'can' hurt the top of my ears after prolonged use. This is because when you put them in what feels like the natural position to go in, the wire harness sits against the front/top of your ear.THE FIX:After putting them in, rotate both of the IEM's forward, and there is no pressure on your ear.THE BOTTOM LINE: Overall I really like these IEMs.This level of IEM's would cost a lot more several years ago. Gave a 5-star rating and would buy these again if needed, or for the price, as a backup. These will be my main in-ears for now.PS ... IF YOU PURCHASE:An accessory I purchased on Amazon that I really recommend is the KZ–AZ09. You'll need the model with the C pin. It is a Bluetooth attachment/upgrade ear hook that attaches in place of the wire, so you can wear them as normal earbuds. While I’ve only used them once on a plane, they worked flawlessly. Connected to my iPhone seamlessly, and the set up was great listening to movies on a cross-country trip. It really let me experience the separation of the 8 drivers per ear.

As someone who has only recently tried an IEM, these were my second pair. My first being FiiO JH3s which are half the price. If you can appreciate the details in the sound your hearing these are leaps ahead the first pair I bought. While at a hardware level these have much more driver behind them and it shows. I paired these with a DAC and it only got better.My Pros.•Huge bass range, these hit new lows I didn’t know I knew existed. I’m usually a speaker listen and the low end clarity on these shocked me.•The mid range follows the low with great clarity. Great volcals that don’t feel washed out by the bass. There is clear separation.•Build quality is great they feel solid in the hand while also being light weight. The connector is reinforced and feels very secure, something I had issues with my first pair.•Fit is great. I don’t even realize they’re in, they stay in. Enough said.•Cable is very flimsy in a good way, seems to be just rigid enough to not tangle. The connectors on both sides are very high quality.My Cons.The high end leave a little to be desired. This is my opinion others may feel differently but I find the higher side of things to be sometimes subdued by the low end and mid range, there is great tone but it’s not as sharp as other headphones I’ve used. I knew this going in as I wanted the low end kick these have•NO CASE! I would have really liked to have at least seen a soft carrying pouch or a hard case, but nothing. For $100 it seems like that could’ve been added. My $50 FiiOs came with a sweet hard clear case and I’ve actually now used that as my case for these.As my second set I can confidently say I’m content…for now. These are a very nice set of IEMs that I feel are totally worth the money.

I recently demoed the KZ ZAR IEMs, and overall, I’m impressed. The sound quality is the standout feature—rich, detailed, and well-balanced, with deep, satisfying bass that doesn’t feel overwhelming. The fit is excellent, sitting comfortably in my ears without feeling heavy, making them great for extended listening sessions.For a budget-friendly IEM, the performance is solid. The bass is deep but controlled, mids are present without being recessed, and the treble is clear without harshness. The build feels sturdy without adding unnecessary weight, which adds to the comfort factor.

These are a massive upgrade from my Linsoul’s KZ10 Pro. The 8 drivers per ear are well balanced, I can hear the music in great detail. Bass is loud and clear, but not hyped or overbearing. I was interested in the ultimate ears (UE Live) which also has eight drivers per ear. I tested those out, and these are very comparable especially considering the massive price difference. These even sound better than Westone’s eight driver per ear solution which has a $1600+ price tag.These are an absolute perfect solution for anyone looking for live in-ears as a performer, or doing mixing that require full spectrum. These are flat and well balanced, but not dull. Not overhyped/colored, but also lively and immersive. 10/10 would buy these again if needed, or as a backup. These will be my main in-ears for now.