KZ ZSN Pro X in Ear Monitor Earphone 1BA 1DD Hybrid Dynamic Dual Driver IEM Wired Earbuds HiFi Sport Gaming Headphones Compatibility for Phone Computer Tablet

Best IEMs for dance!
So I was looking for an IEM to use for dancing choreography. I needed wired earbuds because I wanted to stream the music to a video camera and to my ears without any delay. I had some over the ear headphones with a long cord that sounded great, but they looked bulky and detracted from the visual.I needed an IEM that really delivered a punchy sound that made me want to dance. I felt skeptical about whether an IEM could be as good as my over the ear headphones. Because over the earphones deliver a bass sound That vibrates a little bit and delivers the “life force” of a song to you well.However, I was pleasantly surprised to find that this IEM was just as good as my over the ear headphones! The sound of the bass was very comparable.I compared this one between three others:Shure AONIC 215 (expensive)FiiO FH3 (expensive)Moondrop CHU II (cheap)I compared them by listening to the same song, switching out and seeing which one made me feel like dancing.This one came out on top, and it wasn’t a hard decision. It had a punchy delivery that really made me want to get up and dance. It was a fairly striking difference between the other ones.I think with IEMs, the goal is often a clean sound. However, this “clean” sound is kind of flat and doesn’t really hit your soul. That’s how I felt about all the others. They felt flat, the music felt lifeless.However, these ones totally hit me in my heart and gut when I listened to music with them! I couldn’t believe these cheap ones were so much better. I was willing to pay more.The main genre I was listening to was K-pop. This has both complex vocals with punchy bass and intricate song patterns. These IEMs did not diminish the quality of any of my songs. The vocals were not drowned out by the bass or diminished. The vocals were strong and all sounds of the music felt like they hit as they should.I also have slower songs like with piano and such and they sounded crystal clear.Okay one downside to these. The cable was too short for me. Since I was dancing, I need my cable to be about 6 ft long. That was fine though because I just purchased a new two pin cable. It didn’t diminish the quality of the sound.One other nice thing about these is the right ear has a very small red ring around it so it’s easy to figure out which ear to put it in. Red for right is easy to remember.Also, I had to purchase a wire clip to attach it to my clothing. With the newly purchased wire, these were a bit heavy Because the wire had some weight to it. But with the clip, I didn’t notice them.They fit nicely in my ear canal and the shape of the body fits nicely in the outer shape of my ears. The shape allows you to easily tell which way they go, Because once you turn them in the right place, they settle in my ears and match my natural ear shape well.I liked the rubber ear bud covers. They created a decent seal in my ears. They provide you with different sizes. Sometimes after some time they might start to fall out, but that’s only if you don’t wrap the cord behind your ear nicely.One other downside. The original cable is kind of flimsy. It’s clear by the way, and the part of the wire that goes behind your ear is not very stiff. It’s kind of like a semi stiff plastic that doesn’t hold its shape that well.You probably want to get a different cable if you’re really concerned about this.However, if you aren’t going to be moving around much, you might not even need to worry about this and can just use the original cable. With the shape of the earbuds, it stays in fairly decently regardless of the cable.So far as the color, I went with the gold. I wanted a color that kind of blended in with my skin. I think they look just fine. And I think it’s kind of cool like there’s a bit of a flashy look to them. But you can’t really tell in a dance video where you’re pretty far from the camera. I think if I was a YouTuber, I might go with the black just to look more standard. Unless you like to wear flashy outfits. Then I might go with the gold, for fun. :)Overall, I’m quite pleased with these, and I would totally recommend them.One last note, my photos are showing the buds with my replacement cable. The original cable is lighter in color and almost transparent.

Generally pretty good earbuds, but prone to the ear pieces falling off
I love these headphones for their sound quality, comfort, and price. My biggest issue with them is the connection between the ear piece and the cord is quite weak and subject to chipping or breaking which makes the ear piece fall off and, in every pair I’ve had, has lead to one of the ear pieces eventually going missing. I don’t believe I’m handling the ear buds in a particularly rough wat and I go out of my way to try and keep them safe, but this just keeps happening to me.

In-ear monitor suggestion from DankPods in 2022 is still solid
I literally got these from a 2022 DankPods Headphones Starter Guide video. Luckily, this model was still being sold. These are so loud that they’re on a scale of 12/10, compared to the 5/10 of cheap black or blue Sony earbuds (model number MDREX14AP) – and this is even with the volume set to the lowest possible levels. Although not all of the earbud driver is transparent, KZ knows how to design good looking in-ear monitors (IEM’s) with a mix of transparent sections of chassis and translucent wire coatings. If I had to buy this again, I would get the version with microphone, as I absolutely need to ensure I hear the other person and what they’re saying while making phone calls. I wish I was exaggerating, but compared with other cheap earbuds, I feel like these are actually like listening to people face-to-face; while cheaper earbuds are like talking to someone slightly muffled through a screen or a curtain. Thanks DankPods, your suggestions are still solid in early 2025.

Cheap and ok
I bought them as a cheap lightweight backup for cross platform gaming to have inside my headphones. They didn’t really fit comfortably like that so I used them on their own. They still weren’t comfortable which was the biggest issue for me, but my ears are sensitive. The sound quality was good and they worked well, but putting them in and keeping them in was an issue for me. The price is expected for the product.

i just received these and tried them immediately. Putting them together onto the wires was fairly easy. And they fit into my ears very well. The sound was clear and they also had decent base to them. I had to actually turn the sound down as they worked too well compared to my old headphones. They are a great pair of headphones for the cost.

OTTIME CUFFIE

As a cinematographer, I have been using in-ear and overhead headphones for years. These by far beat the more expensive options that I have used!They offer a great sound quality, with a comfy fit, sleek design and strong wire. They offer a great natural noise cancellation, which is needed when filming or recording!They have barely any signs of wear even with months of heavy use! They works amazingly, easy to use and fit so comfortably in the ear with different size tips for your comfort and ear shape.I would recommend these for anyone looking for a good pair of in-ears!