KZ ZSN PRO in-Ear Headphones, Gaming Earbuds, HiFi KZ in Ear Monitor, High Fidelity Bass Wired Earbuds Earphones with 1DD 1BA Hybrid Driver & 3.5mm Audio Plug Detachable Cable (Blue Without Mic)

I’ve been using the KZ ZSN Pro for a while now, and honestly, they’re solid. The sound is clear, with good bass and crisp highs. Music feels balanced, and they work well for podcasts too. Build quality is nice metal face plate, sturdy cable, and they fit comfortably in my ears. Noise isolation is decent, especially with the right ear tips. I can wear them for hours without any issues. They’re not flashy, but they get the job done. For the price, you really can’t complain. Great for everyday use, whether you’re commuting, working, or just chilling.

These are really good headphones. They fit comfortably, have good noise cancelling, and the cable is braided 4 ways up to the left-right split and then 2 ways into each earbud. Definitely durable. TL:DR is at the bottom. The sound quality is amazing for how much these cost. I'm not an audiophile by any means but I've been noticing other little sounds and things in tracks I've listened to hundreds of times. Most of the tracks I listen to are encoded in 320kbps to give you an idea of the quality I am used to. I don't really mess with FLACs. I imagine FLACs would probably sound really good, too. The bass is not overpowering in my opinion and the noise cancelling is nice so you can have a fan or AC going in the background and not really even notice that it is running. That way you can keep the volume down lower and not have to turn it up to hear over the fan. I find that I barely need to set the volume mixer in Windows 10 above 14-16 to get a reasonable volume to listen to music or watch videos. Anything above that would be too loud for me. On my iPod I can comfortably listen to tracks at less than ~45-50% volume on the mixer and get a very good volume level. The one con I have is that the cable could be just a little bit longer. I think maybe another 6" would be good. They are usually plugged into my computer tower that is located down and to the right of me and they can pull a little if I'm not careful. It is by no means taught but you just have to be a little bit careful. I probably just need a better location to plug the earbuds in. As far as walking around I think the length is good. I'm 5'6" and If I have them plugged into my iPod and in my pocket then the cable length is fine. Fit wise these buds are excellent. Usually with earbuds they get uncomfortable after wearing them for more than an hour because of the hard plastic but these I could easily wear for an hour or more. At first I wasn't sure they would fit well but the little buds fits right in your ear. I think this is also how it gives the noise cancelling because the rubbery earbud piece basically occupies all the space in your ear. With no sound playing you can easily hear your heartbeat. I suppose this is good and bad because you won't here someone knocking at your door or your phone ringing unless you feel the vibration. The cable around the earbud itself for 2-3" has a small plastic tube around it to give the buds more form around your ear so they stay secured better. Make sure that when you plug the cable into the buds that you carefully inspect the hard, black plastic around the cable connectors. There is a small little "L" and "R" printed indicating which cable plugs into which bud. Style wise I like them. I feel like I'm some sort of cyberpunk with ear implants. I'm just a nerd that way. The metal design feels durable and rugged. They are not huge and bulging. I find that they fit the profile of my ear well without really being visible if you were to look at me from the front. I will definitely purchase more from this company in the future. They are just too budget friendly to pass up compared to some of the other name brands out there that are more about the unboxing experience than the actual quality of the product. These come in a very small, minimally designed box. Less is more in my opinion and the presentation is great for these in terms of the box. They have a wire frame sketch of the buds on the front that I think is pretty cool. TL:DR Buy these.

I bought these after watching a Dankpods video about budget headphones and IEMs. They're very affordable and feel high quality, and are comfortable to wear. However, the I found the sound to be very empty. I understand that these are not high bass, shake your skull type IEMs, but there was absolutely zero depth to the sound. I had to dial them in using an equalizer, which helped a lot. Once I got the levels to a point I was happy with, they sounded incredible. They're a good buy if you are ok spending some time making them sound good.

For only 25 bucks, these are a complete steal. They're beautiful, heavy, and they're made with craftmanship. There's the weight and protective braided cable which is lovely. The wrap-around cord is meant for comfort and keeping the headphones in place. All great things, but where they truly shine is the sound. They've ruined music for me. Or, rather, they've ruined the cheap headphones that I've used all my life. These are my first "good quality" headphones, and it shows. This is how music was meant to be enjoyed. It's heavy on the bass which is amazing, especially for corded in-the-ears. The high notes ring out perfectly and the mids, while not the star of the show, are perfectly clear. I don't think I'll ever be able to use any of my corded headphones again-- it will just never be the same. Okay, but drawbacks. They're amazing, but they aren't perfect. The biggest problem is that the aren't silent when they're powered. If they're plugged in or your sound is quiet, there's the constant sound of "snow" underlying everything. It's pretty bad honestly, and if that's an issue for you then don't get these. It does bother me a lot and if the sound wasn't so good then I would be leaving a negative review just because of that. But the sound is good-- better than good, really, and they save these headphones for me. These are meant mostly for listening to music and producing music. If you use these for gaming or almost anything else, you're going to have "snow" issues. These are, first and foremost, for music. (Which is advertised, so not a surprise) Other minor fall back: the mic isn't very good. It's perfectly serviceable in a pinch, but not good for anything other than a desperate scenario here or there. The headphones with mic are only a dollar more the ones without, so it's by no means a dealbreaker, but it is something to keep in mind. TL;DR: These are the best headphones you can possibly buy at this pricepoint and will completely ruin regular corded ear buds for you for all time. Super good sound and great physical quality. They do have a "snow" issue as a constant background, which is very annoying but is drowned out when sound is playing. Honestly? Best bang for your buck is these little headphones, provided you mostly use them to listen to some heavier/bassier music. Highly recommend!

Before I get into my thoughts the picture I attached is the sound frequency chart for these IEMs. To sum the chart up it has decent sub and low bass, great mids (vocals guitar etc), then in the top end it does great for higher pitched instruments or parts cymbals. Now for what I think, I think these are amazing, they're quite comfortable to the point that I barely feel these in my ears. The sound quality is amazing for the price you pay being just over $20 and the slight V frequency is great for discovering certain instruments in songs. Like the bongos in the Earth Wind and Fire song September, it's faint but if you listen you can hear the bongos in the back right. That leads me to the next part it has pretty good spatial reasoning meaning you can pinpoint where certain instruments are and it adds a new level of enjoyment to music. As for noise cancellation they're good in my opinion theyre not meant for construction or anything like that but for everyday use at University I've had friends needing to tap on my should because I didn't hear them say my name a few feet away. Now you have to make sure that these go IN YOUR EAR NOT HOVER ON IT! So many people don't change out the caps and either have some that are to small or to big and your ear holes may be different sizes it's normal I swear, just ensure the caps are comfortable and don't cause any form of pain. In closing these earbuds are great for music lovers on a budget and make great gifts as well. If you do want wireless version KZ makes dedicated sets and even an adapter the KZ ZS09 Pro so these wired buds can go wireless. But like I said this is a slight V with great balance so if you want a set thats bass heavy look elsewhere like Raycons. Raycons may be trash but they got extra bass, same with Skullcandy. But if you like hearing everything evenly get yourself a pair of these and enjoy your music.

Work great. Sounds great. Comfortable and easy to setup. Wish the wire was a bit longer but otherwise great.

To preface, I’ve never been much a fan of headphones for a number of reasons. I keep a set of Grados for home listening, but generally have stuck to earbuds/IEMs in the $20 range as they often get lost or destroyed. (My one nice pair of JBLs were run over by a rogue office chair days after purchase). So I haven’t had a lot of interest or experience in the higher end. I first heard of these while dredging Head-Fi for replacements of yet another set I left on a plane. Most of what the major mass-market brands offer seem to be either bare-bones buds not much better than SkullCandys, or wireless/noise-cancelling/what-have-you that require charging. Then I discovered the wide, weird world of Chi-Fi. KZ and it’s various brethren make a staggering number of models over a wide price range, up to models pushing 4 figures. The ZSN looked like the middle-of-the-road, under-$50 set, so I pulled the trigger. No worse than buying a pair of Sonys. Packaging was surprisingly nice and confidence inspiring, even if the manual was hilariously mistranslated. Included is the standard assortment of tips, both standard silicone and KZ’s “star line”. Haven’t been able to pick out a difference. The monitors themselves are very solidly built, and resemble professional stage IEMs more than consumer earbuds. They’re on the heavier side, but not uncomfortably so, and the ear loop on the cords takes some weight off. The side facing the ear is sculpted and they sit in the ear fairly snug. The cord itself, braided like the fancy boutique brands are, is very flexible, and consequently tangles easily. Don’t throw these in your pocket. To their advantage, they are replaceable and there’s a good aftermarket selection, even if the connector is proprietary. So how do they sound? By far the best I’ve heard at this price point. This particular model is fairly bass-heavy, but not boomy like certain mass-market brands. It’s more of a visceral feeling. At the other end, the BA drivers bring a lot of clarity to the high-end. Sharp, but not harsh or tinny. On the other hand, there’s a dip in the middle, as is often the case with these types of monitors. Not hard to balance out with EQ in Spotify/iTunes. Noise isolation is nothing short of amazing, and with a set of foam tips, rivals active noise-cancelling sets. Yes, it’s that good. There’s some sound leakage, but nothing major, only noticeable in a quiet room. Worth mentioning too is these are fairly low-impedance and easy to crank up scary loud even when powered by a phone. No need for a separate DAC (and why would I carry one on my commute?) The cons really are only the fairly colored response and narrow soundstage, but everything else outweighs that, especially for my intended use listening to Spotify on a noisy bus or train. And even there, the very “punchy” sound is a virtue, cutting through street noise. Are these audiophile quality? Of course not, but that’s why I have a hi-fi at home. But they’re well worth the money, and leaves plenty to spend on a couple pairs of backups, or exploring the rest of the KZ lineup.

There's a good amount of white noise which is very noticeable without any music playing. Worked fine for the first few months, but the cable connecting the left ear will stop working at certain angles. The sound quality itself is fine and the mic is good. I'd recommend trying out the Linsoul KZ ZSN Pro X earbuds instead. They're currently cheaper(17.99, -25%) and they're the original manufacturers of this model.