TOP 5 BUDGET IEM's of 2019 (universal fit in ear monitors)
I have a NEW updated list for 2020 here!!! • Best Budget IEM's 2020...
I've tried out countless in ear monitors since my first video last fall, and I've come up with this list of the top 5 IEM's available right now. These are chosen from the perspective of the working musician and audio engineer, not from a music listening enjoyment perspective. Here we are looking for true reference earphones that have a good flat frequency response so that we get the truest representation of the sound source as possible. If you are just looking for good headphones to enjoy listening to music, look elsewhere. These are truly reference monitors for musicians and sound technicians.
These are the IEM's I reviewed in this video as well as the coupon codes to save a little extra dough:
*Prices mentioned in this video are subject to change without notice. Please check the links below for current pricing.
Linsoul Audio (KZ ZSN PRO, ZS10 PRO, and TIN T3) use coupon code: 10LINSOULMAY to save 10%
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BetterAudioUS:
CCA C10: use coupon code: HS2ULRNE to save 8%
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CCA C16: use coupon code: GZCDAXPI to save 5%
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DON'T FORGET YOU NEED THESE MEMORY FOAM EAR TIPS!!!
Znari T500:
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Medium: amzn.to/2PFUsZy
Large: amzn.to/2EuLX21
If you don't know your size you can get this sample pack:
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@PatrickJohnEramis
4 жыл бұрын
Would you still recommend the KZ ZS10 Pro up to now? I'm into recording guitars and vocals, bro.
@larsmusicde
3 жыл бұрын
@@PatrickJohnEramis yes. You will be good with the ZS10Pro.
@PatrickJohnEramis
3 жыл бұрын
@@larsmusicde thank you, bro. I'm enjoying my zs10 pro now.
@larsmusicde
3 жыл бұрын
@@PatrickJohnEramis you're welcome
@davidfroman8281
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Guns and guitar my linsoul audios did not come with a coil and so I had to use a twisty tie. Which ones have that?
Lots of skeptics are saying that these are not true neutral reference monitors, but my ears tell me otherwise, so I did some research. I posted on my Facebook and Instagram a picture of the frequency response graphs of the KZ ZSN PRO vs the Shure se215. My ears told me the ZSN pro was more neutral, and the graphs confirm it. Plus, you know, they cost 1/4 the price...check it out and see for yourself: instagram.com/p/Bx6SYKHFps8/?igshid=l92fl40mufjx
@tylerljacobs
5 жыл бұрын
Guns and Guitars Can you give the specific product of the cable you use? I have in ears with no mic, but when pushing the cable all the way in, sound only comes out of 1 ear. I’m guessing it’s a TRS cable and not stereo like I want.
@gbm.03
5 жыл бұрын
+Guns and guitars CCA is a subsidiary or a sister company to kz
@GunsandGuitars
5 жыл бұрын
That’s weird. If you have the no mic version, it should be a trs connection. With mic should be trrs.
@Mikas_Emil
5 жыл бұрын
Who told you that Shure se215 is neutral reference? 😅
@GunsandGuitars
5 жыл бұрын
The point is that the ZSN pro, as well as every other option on this list, is a more neutral reference than anything else 3-4x the price. Are there better options out there? Yes...For $25? No.
The list: 1 - CCA C16 - $149,00 2 - TIN T3 - $69,00 3 - KZ ZS10 PRO - $50,00 4 - CCA C10 - $39,00 5 - KZ ZSN PRO - $25,00 The more you pay, more quality you get! hehe Thanks for the video! Hugs from Brazil!
When he said KZ zsn pro was "flat" I knew something was wrong lmao.
@lanceleydelacruz2110
3 жыл бұрын
he's probably got an ear problem...
@richardjones1988
2 жыл бұрын
Channel is called guns and guitars. Two hobbies that are known for hearing damage.
@shikanlaken2592
2 жыл бұрын
@@richardjones1988 true
I've been using Shure 215s for a couple of years and have been very happy with them, but recently had a problem with the cable so ordered a new one. Having just seen this review, on a whim, I also ordered a pair of the ZSN Pros which I got for £17, just as a backup. Have to say I had no great expectations but for the price I thought why not. They came today and they look really blocky so my expectations went even further down. But when I tried them, WOW, they're not the same standard as my Shure's, they're better!! Slightly louder but just as pure, none of the highs and lows have been lost and they have great separation. I love them. Slight downside is they felt less comfy in the ear than the Shure's but after a few minutes I didn't notice the discomfort and after wearing them for a couple of hours I feel Shure (sorry) that I'll be able to use them on a regular basis. If these are number 5 on the list the number one's must be fantastic. So a big thank you for the heads up,
I watched your first “best 5” video and while checking things out I discovered the CCA C10’s, bought a pair and loved them so much I bought a second pair for home use. Glad to see you added them to list!
@fretburns
4 жыл бұрын
Hi there,,do you use them for hearing a Guitar mixed with a band or backing tracks etc?
Our church is beginning to move to an in ear setup. Your video couldn't have come at a better time! Thank you!
@GunsandGuitars
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Feel free to share it with your other church musician friends, I hope they can benefit from it too!
@ziggyadam1971
5 жыл бұрын
We just started using in-ear monitors at our church too. Im using TRN V80 and the others are using Shure.
@ironblast5
5 жыл бұрын
@@ziggyadam1971 good friends dont let others waste $100+ on shure iems I made that mistake as they where my first pair having tried near a hundred sets of chinese budget fi iems now I can say most of these pairs cost way less and make the Shures sound like garbage in comparison. The trn v80 iems are a pretty solid option for money albeit abit vcurved tuning for my personal taste but a well built set that pack alot of detail. I would reccomend them over the shure se215 everytime. Im very curious how the new trn x8 iems will sound they are abit pricier at around $150 projected price but the features should have them competting with some stuff in the $500+ range
@alexj7440
5 жыл бұрын
Church 😂
@alexj7440
5 жыл бұрын
Ναζωραῖος what? I just find it funny that people have buildings where they talk to their invisible friend
Love to see these IEM videos!!! The ones you sent me are still going strong, I LOVE the braided cable with them as well as how they are detachable and they are spot on perfect for what I need in church and even normal live shows!!
New contender. Says it's CCA. I hate to break it to ya but that's KZ's sister company. Haha Thank you for the cable tie hack. :)
@bettyjackson7370
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah but Kia is Hyundai's sister company, and though I'd buy an Hyundai I'd never buy a Kia. Once you get past the floor pan everything changes. Why would the two audio companies not have the same latitude from their parent company? Haha
For live in-ear monitoring, I've personally found that the KZ AS10s are by far the best; very loud, very clear, and enough bottom end without feeling overly bass-boosted. And yes, foam tips or correctly fitting silicone tips are THAT IMPORTANT.
@Herestravy420
Жыл бұрын
For music listening I have also found them to be the best. Epically when it comes to instrument separation. Like you can pick every little detail out in the mix that you would usually miss. Got a pair of KZ ZS10 Pros thinking they may be better, after listening for a while noticed the level of detail was lost. I will say I use these for purely listening to lossless audio on my phone.
The editing in the latest videos is so good.. it's really a joy to watch
Very important fact to remember: More drivers do not equal better sound. There are many iems that use just 1 driver and sound phenomenal.
I just got the KZ ZS7s the other week, and they're phenomenal. Great bass, a little less treble, but I'm a bassist so I don't really care. I'm convinced KZ is really incredible value.
Ordered the CCA C10s today on my wife’s Prime with a gift card I received on Father’s Day from my mother in law and applied your coupon code. Winning! Thanks, Dan!
@brandocedanolopez9112
4 жыл бұрын
What was the code, my dude?
@alvarengasoso
4 жыл бұрын
Wife, father, mother in law. Nice to meet you all.
Love these last few vids really stepping up the content
@GunsandGuitars
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Just discovered your videos and I am blown away by your production value and the extensive amount of information you give us! Just showing my appreciation!
One of the most enjoyable, very clear, review I ever seen on the tube. Thank you mate.
That cable tie hack was a pure stroke of genuis.
Thanks for this mate. I'm also a bass player and lead vocalist and I've owned 3 sets of CCA C16's over the last few years. I'm yet to find anything else that comes close and I'm devastated that they no longer make them and I can no longer buy them. My only issue with them is the cable comes loose from the ear bud quite frequently. I've just purchased the KZ ZAX and the KZ-ZS10 PRO X but I'm yet to try them yet. I'll give them a go at our show tomorrow night. Thanks for taking the time to review these. I have recommended them to so many people who all went and bought them. Years ago I went through 2 sets of Shure 846's, lost the 1st set after 1 show and then replaced them and then yes them until I discovered the CCA's. They costs around 10 times as much as the CCA C16 and I think the CCA's sound way better.
i just got a ZSN Pro, really love the sound. but, i just found many people in my country having problem about this IEM and some of it's brother with similar design. It seems KZ use low quality glue for attaching the metal nozzle to the plastic body, many people had their metal nozzle broke off the plastic body, and rip the BA driver from the cable (the BA driver stick to the metal nozzle).
Listening with my BLON BL03 IEMs. I actually have KZ KZN pro as backup. I don't know why I still keep going back to using BLON
Bought the KZ AS10 on your recommendation, Dan. Have not regretted it...until you mentioned the CCA C16. 16 drivers for that price! Wow! If I upgrade, I know what I am getting!
@GunsandGuitars
5 жыл бұрын
Glad you like the AS10, those are great!
@musicfreak3536
5 жыл бұрын
@@GunsandGuitars They have been great. A lot more bass response and greater clarity in the highs just like you said. Overall, would highly recommend them for the price.
@PascalKolkman
5 жыл бұрын
More BA drivers in reality do not always mean more sound. F.i. though the cca16 and as16 use two balanced armature drivers for the bass frequencies. However the bass frequency extension and impact on the KZ as10 with one Bass B.armature wich I have ordered too and guns & guitars likes too is considered to be a lot better. By most iem users . Besides that the KZ as16 more expensive model is considered to have better functionality than the cheaper sister company replica as hardware goes nearly identical model CCA c16.
@waldermores3255
4 жыл бұрын
what about if i bought a headphone with 150 $
@waldermores3255
4 жыл бұрын
please anyone answer!!!
I have seen too many SpectreSoundStudios videos that when I hear you say bassists, I think you're about to talk badly about them. Great video all around. Thank you for taking the time to do it.
More videos like this!!! You do videos like this so well, I want to watch them several times! It's insane!
I originally had the CCA C10's and I LOVED them. Unfortunately, one got stepped on and was destroyed, so I upgraded to the C16's. Friggin wow, completely worth it. Amazing sound space, and super versatile! Get them, budget allowing.
@SchwappSchwopp
2 жыл бұрын
what's the difference between these?
@garretttamez7656
2 жыл бұрын
@@SchwappSchwopp Between the C10's and C16's? The amount of total drivers (10 and 16 respectively). I'm pretty sure the C16 also has "true bass" while the C10 does not. Because of that though the C16's are big and heavy for in-ears but still totally worth it
@SchwappSchwopp
2 жыл бұрын
@@garretttamez7656 Thanks for this fast response! Do you also have tried the C12's?
@garretttamez7656
2 жыл бұрын
@@SchwappSchwopp No, I've only tried the two. I assume it will be closer to the C10's. Really it's all about the amount of drivers but also the types of those drivers that make the difference.Years later and I still use the C16's btw.
@SchwappSchwopp
2 жыл бұрын
@@garretttamez7656 Thx again!
Another great video, as per usual. What about a best “ear candy” head phones video for those of us who aren’t using IEMs?
@GunsandGuitars
5 жыл бұрын
Not a bad idea! If enough people want this I’m happy to do the research and make a video
@justintapp9018
5 жыл бұрын
Yes sir please do. Love your reviews and videos. You keep it simple and about sound quality, tech and wallet friendliness. Your not about name, flash and mega price tag. A good review of budget friendly ear candy iem's would be much appreciated.
@achurro650
5 жыл бұрын
@@justintapp9018 All of these are fine Ear Candy IEM's since they're not completely neutral.
@justintapp9018
5 жыл бұрын
@@achurro650 awesome. Thanks for the reply I really appreciate it.
@achurro650
5 жыл бұрын
@@justintapp9018 Yeet
So now the CCA C12’s are available. Would you still stick with the c10’s or is the extra $10 worth going for the C12’s? They have a different plug and different driver setup I guess.
Was looking to buy a new pair of earphones. Chanced upon IEMs. Found your video! I love your video! Bought the CCA C10s
@wilfredurrea9921
5 жыл бұрын
Hi, Where'd bought it? Thanks :)
@RK.Kayani
5 жыл бұрын
@@wilfredurrea9921 it's an app i dnt knw if it's available where ure from it's called - Shopee
Never honestly paid much attention to ear monitors. But after watching this I'll definitely be buying some just to see what other details i might have missed on vinyl...
@GunsandGuitars
5 жыл бұрын
I bet you’ll be surprised!
I own the AS 10 headphones for more than two years and used them for around 30 live concerts. I also use them almost every evening for around 1 hour for almost two years now. They offer such a great sound! I am absolutely impressed and can highly recommend them. But they might be a little bulky for some ears
@BooooDog
3 жыл бұрын
I own a pair of the AS10's as well. Do you happen to know where to buy the foam tips that actually fit the AS10 tip since it is larger than most buds ? Thanks
Which IEM’s would you recommend to use with Roland TD-50 V Drums (electronic drums)??
Dude. I just bought a pair of KZ ZS10 Pro's for use as in ear monitors on the strength of your review. I previously bought a pair of ZS3's about nine months ago to use as IEM's after reading reviews on Head-Fi. And I must say I was amazed. I had previously used two different sets of Shure IEM's for over ten years and was absolutely shocked at the difference the (at that time) $15 ZS3's made. Separation and clarity of the various instruments was amazing. I could hear subtleties in the mix which I had never heard before. Folks. Stop listening to internet couch jockeys who have never even heard these. Get a pair and make the comparison yourself. It made such a difference onstage that I actually hated to take them out. I cannot wait to hear what Linsoul's reference pair can do.
I'm going for the KZZSN PRO! great video as always!
@GunsandGuitars
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome, you’ll love them!
So happy for you Dan! You really seem so happy about the kind of content you get to create!
@GunsandGuitars
5 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah! Thanks man
I've picked up some Tin T3's with a good discounted deal as I wasn't too sure if all this hype about no name Chinese IEM's was just all BS or not. I've had Shure 425s I've had Klipsch i6's which all are considered relatively "budget" in the big brand line ups. I'm going to say I'll never spend $200+ on IEM's again. The Tin T3 pretty much out perform everything I've owned for a quarter of the cost. I carry my IEM's around a lot so in the end they end up breaking connectors or cables. If I can get 1-2 years out of budget IEM's that already sound better I'm already ahead.
Thanks for this man. I just bought some CCA C10's to replace my MEE M6Pros and it's definitely an improvement(and I liked the M6Pros)
I can’t get on with foam tips at all. Recently using some FiiO FA7s and the foam tips remove practically all the low end. Maybe they aren’t sealing well in my ears but the silicone tips are far better.
I have the CCA C10. It was awesome. I had a line of audio technica. And the C10 is my daily driver.
bought the cca 16 with memory foam buds and im so happy with them thankyou for you honest opinions and as a bass player / vocalist this are superb. subscribed and rang the bell
@RamaNatan
5 жыл бұрын
Keith Stott hey I’m a bassist also! been using Shure 215 and replacing either KZ ZS 10, saw this and CCAC 16 seems great! How is it when you play the bass live with it?
@keithstott6522
5 жыл бұрын
@@RamaNatan they are really great. clarity is awesome and handles all frequecies in their stride, highly reccomend them.
@RamaNatan
5 жыл бұрын
Keith Stott tHanks Keith
I use the ZSN-Pros and I love them. I need to get some of those memory foam earbud tips though.
I picked the KZ ZS10 Pro and am very happy with them in the Month I’ve had them for so far. Although they didn’t come out on Top in your review, I’m still pleased that you still recommend these for Mixing & Mastering! These are the 1st Multiple-Driver IEMs I’ve ever bought, but I would be open to upgrading in the future when my budget allows for it, for even Single-driver models.
Thanks for thinking about budgeted consumers and users. Can you pls review senfer dt6?
Hey can you also do a wireless iem system comperison? Would be very nice, cause my band is willing to go wireless, but we dont really know what to buy:D. Anyway thanks a lot, and man...keep up the great work!!!
i got my Kz Zsnpro bluetooth bec im a iphone user so i buy this yesterday im shock of the sounds of $25 price better than my Jbl endurance price of $80 😔
@litahuns4615
4 жыл бұрын
Jbl....
@devaraft
4 жыл бұрын
I mean jbl in itself is mixed bags. And then you choose Jbl endurance, which are sport earphones. Sound quality is not their priorities on that series.
@luism370
4 жыл бұрын
@@litahuns4615 whats wrong with JBL?
@sergeantslowpoke1550
4 жыл бұрын
Luis M same kind of issue as with like beats. All of their budget goes into advertising and looking appealing rather than actually sounding good
@devaraft
4 жыл бұрын
@@luism370 nothing, it's just they spend a lot of money on advertising and marketing compared to these anti-mainstream brand
Thanks for the review! I just picked up the CCA C10. I have the AS10 (and KZN, ZST, and lost my ZS6) and I'm hoping this will be better balanced and more enjoyable to listen too. I definitely prefer a neutral sound over a colored one. Thanks again for the videos! Also, thanks for the coupon code!
@workinprogress5097
5 жыл бұрын
well what do hou think?
@Grace4_All
4 жыл бұрын
Well? What's your opinion
I'm running pair of C10s for the first time tonight. 2 sets into the show and I'm stoked. Couldn't be happier. Thanks for posting this video.
Waiting for my ZST Pros. 💪 I already have the memory foam ready, cant wait to use them live. Maybe i'll upgrade to those C16s One day Great video as always!
Excelente comparativo, parabéns pelo belo trabalho.
love this video. i am going for the KZ ZSN PROs. thanks!
Nice video comparing all those earphones! One question my friend. Which font are you using for the titles of the earphones doing the top 5?
I've been waiting on this video!! I'm going to doing some shopping!! Thanks for all the research!!
@GunsandGuitars
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome man, let me know what you get!
Awesome channel!!! Thanks for the great reviews, Dan!!!!!
I've never used in ear monitors. Thanks for the knowledge. Seems interesting to try.
Bro pls tell me the best between As06, Zsn pro, Zs10 pro, Cca c10, I am looking for the best, Kindly reply me.
Hey Dan! Love love love your vids! Thank you for being you and always being so transparent and hooking us up! I don’t mean to be needy, but I’m real interested in how you finish your guitars and how you polish a neck. Can you please do a video on that?
Really like the advocacy of your channel. Greetings from the Philippines!
will you have an update before the year 2019 ends? there are some new kids on the block like the BLON BL-03
@nickgrim8642
4 жыл бұрын
Aunchient Pistol fit me just fine... and what does being Asian have to do with it?
sorry.. you lost me when saying KZ have a super flat frequency response!.. I LOVE KZs.. I have around 15 pairs (ZS3,4,10, ES3,4,6, ZSN, ZSN Pro).. I use ZSN Pro when tracking drums and much more. But flat they are not.. FAR from it.. all KZs (almost all) have V shaped signature, some more than others. That is their trade mark. That being said the ZSN Pro a killer for the price and also great to check your mix for mess in the high range. But dont trust the midrange. It is not flat .. not even close.
@Harshmota1
4 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with that. I own KZ zsx and zsn pro and watched a ton lot of videos and website reviews before purchasing them. Yes they're V shaped.
@HR2635
3 жыл бұрын
@@Harshmota1 try the ZSN Pro X.. they are a tad flatter in the midrange. Especially with a 16 core cable.. my go-to set now.
@Harshmota1
3 жыл бұрын
@@HR2635 they're on their way to my home :)
when Bose first came out, the saying was "no highs no lows must be Bose" I guess they took that to heart, now its the opposite from what your saying
@rationalmartian
4 жыл бұрын
Wasn't it: All highs and lows, must be Bose.
@Sheisintomalakasdino
4 жыл бұрын
@@rationalmartian speakers like the 901 were all mid-range and it sold well so Bose stayed on that mid range train for a while , that's when the saying came out
I absolutely loved the sound of the zs10 pros for listening, my only issue was that pushing the low end further muffles the sound. I am on the market for a iem exactly like these but a better quality more expensive version. I loved the coloful soundstage/imaging/ and bass combination these delivered, I just wished I could push out more low end and v shape without the sound distorting. Any suggestions for an upgrade?
I just bought a pair of KZ ZST pro las week...those monitors are truly amazing
@JessicaSmithV
5 жыл бұрын
Wait til you try the AS10s! I started with the ZSTs too. Great entry level iem.
Just ordered the CCA C10 + Znari foam ear tips! Thank you for the video!
Hi ,can a casual listener use these these in ear monitors such as the tin t3 instead of some of the Sony or Bose or seinheser earphone's? Are these in ears monitors better to listen to music than the earphones which you get from a retail shop? For somebody who listens to music from a phone or a laptop 3.5mm jack..please help
This video felt like a straight up infomercial but he's telling the truth about FOAM TIP'S. THEY ARE THAT IMPORTANT.
I am not audio engineer I am looking for IEM for every day use to listen to music any advice???
@KiSs0fd3aTh
4 жыл бұрын
Do you have a DAP or are you going to use your phone?
@amryassin1277
4 жыл бұрын
@@KiSs0fd3aTh only my phone
@KiSs0fd3aTh
4 жыл бұрын
@@amryassin1277 Check out 1more triple and 1more quad.
@amryassin1277
4 жыл бұрын
@@KiSs0fd3aTh many thanks but it not IEM
@mountaindew2164
4 жыл бұрын
@@amryassin1277 In my opinion, IEMs are not very good for listening to music, unless you're doing it just to analyze/work with it. You should get a good pair of earbuds if you want to enjoy music.
Thank you for including the ZSN pros! I have them and their awesome for the price.
Have you tried the KZ AS16? I think they are new. I think I saw them for about $130. I'm curious about them. They have 8 drivers.
@josephnevin
5 жыл бұрын
Got mine for 92 USD from aliexpress and I'moving it.. Never touched my as10 after getting the as16. It's a totally different feel.
I bought the KZ ZSN PRO and memory foam buds. I played lead guitar.this week on my worship team at Church, and these are the best monitors I've ever used, and super comfortable. The whole team was interested, and we may be supplying the team with these. I did use the links. I cannot thank you enough for this video.
You know, I always wonder how the companies that dont get featured feel.
@ironblast5
5 жыл бұрын
Most of them have earned that walk of shame
@GunsandGuitars
5 жыл бұрын
Honestly, it’s better for them to not get featured than for me to tell everyone they suck and not to buy them!
@butteredshrimp3977
4 жыл бұрын
Do you buy your iem's with mic???
@marcusgaeta650
4 жыл бұрын
Do any of these brands offer a Bluetooth cord like JH audio started offering?
@molnarbalazs2000
4 жыл бұрын
@@marcusgaeta650 there's the kz aptx hd adapter that I know of, haven't looked into the others
I've never even heard of IEM so I listen to pop and rap and hip so I'm just wondering do these do anything for just regular music I love heavy bass , are any of these monitors for regular music to listen to on my iPhone w apple music?, I want new earphones??
@zacharybarton7211
4 жыл бұрын
IEM stands for In Ear Monitor which is what musicians and music engineers use specifically in live settings as he mentions several times. I have a pair of KZ’s and like mentioned they are great for a bass player with the frequencies so if you want the bass boosted then yes they should help.
@CybertroninfiniteOfficial
4 жыл бұрын
ZSN are around 21$ and are amazing cheap earphones that have a deep low end, but the ZSN pros are a little more expensive with a even deeper low end.
Just got my ZSN Pro for about $9.75 which I ordered online w/ some discount vouchers. The highs are a bit too piercing for my taste. 😝🙉 Might check the CCA C10 next.
@blastblast8301
5 жыл бұрын
I'd like to try these out at that price. Can you help me out with how/where/etc?
KZ and CCA are sister brands and part of the same company. You might know that but I thought I would mention it. Good work.
Hey just wondering from a casual point of view, im not a musician or wtv. I was just looking at earphones to listen to music. I wouldnt say I'm an audiophile but I do like the quality of the sound not to be boosted by bass or wtv. so are these alright for casual listening ?
Purchased CCA C10s thanks to this video. They are amazing! Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the video! The extra buds that come with the CCA C10’s actually DO work on the headphones. You have to carefully turn them inside out and put them on. They are super snug and stay on very well!
This was super informative. I’m just getting into recording and I don’t want to spend a lot of money especially since I’m still learning. Thank for the information Dan 👍👍👍
Omg that twist tie to nect tie life hack is awesome! It didnt even occur to me and im surrounded by those almost everyday in my life! Thanks! 😀👌🏻
Which ones would you recommend for a keys player that just plays mostly in bars and the odd outdoor gig? I play in a 6 piece band.
I bought the KZ ZSN Pro and while I like them, you're right, they're not the best probably for music listening (which is my thing). Where do you recommend to start the search for that usage? (always on the budget)
@emadaluodi2363
3 жыл бұрын
I'm New to these stuff (IEMs) , are they sound better than the regular wireless earphones like (Air pods pro, Samsung buds..)
I have found that the semi-clear silicon tips are much better than the foam tips and are easier to clean. The memory foam breaks down rapidly and doesn't seal and block outside noise as well as a properly fitted set of silicon tips.
Hello. You are blowing my mind with ALL these reviews on in ears lolol. I am a fellow bass player for my church band. I have a six string bass and hit those low notes. I play with a full band. And sometimes solo using delay and reverb effects. Which would you recommend? Would the 16’s be too much drivers for live performance? Thank you
CCA is also KZ technically, because they are sister company..
Would you recommend any of these monitors to play FPS games? Why yes or no? I am looking for an earphone for playing PUBG Mobile and what I usually see about earphones are expensive earphones with a lot of design and nothing new inside.
@vuks-fj7fl
5 жыл бұрын
I mean they sound true to the sound source so i dont see why they wouldnt be good for gaming
How do these compare in sound quality to something like the shure range for listening to general music?
Are this for like, the average consumer? Like, to listen to music with a portable amp?
@jlc38
5 жыл бұрын
I'd like to know this also.
@iandope
4 жыл бұрын
yes it is. been using bose and senheisser throughout my life and ive never turned back after getting my hands on kz zsn. upgrading to zs10 pro next week after sticking to zsn for almost a year.
I’d be interested in a comparison between the KZ AS16’s and the CCA C16’s as they’re sister companies and have different housings, KZ coming in at $10-12 cheaper, it’d be an interesting comparison
Just went to order the CCAs and was confronted with the option of a mic or none. Between this and you other iem videos maybe you covered that but I must have missed it. I’m guessing no mic for using as a traditional iem?
Thanks so much, i picked up a pair of ZSNs because of you
@GunsandGuitars
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
Thank you, I enjoyed watching youre video and you with your immense passion, it was just great. Thanks to your awesome review I will soon call myself an owner of a great pair of IEM's! Peace and love and a LOT of great music to you!😊
Hey there! I really, really appreciate all of your information on your channel!! I came here to learn more about IEM but now I'm inspired to built a guitar cabinet, engraving it, adding cool feet...it turned out so lovely by the way! I'm having difficulty locating the discount codes. I'm going DEEP and purchasing the TIN T3's. I've been using several versions of KZ's and they've been great but, I'm the customer you mentioned that has extraordinarily tiny ears AND ear canal so by the end of every gig I've got a headache :(. Where can I see the discount codes? Hoping they're still available :)
@blastblast8301
5 жыл бұрын
I am definitely this type of customer as well in terms of ear canal size and shape issues. I am looking mostly to have a better quality inexpensive sounds in my ears for travel. I'm leaning towards the T3s but was turned off of them because of how poorly the T2 Pro were reviewed. I was skeptical and concerned about the T3s. I'm also super new to this and super on a budget so I'm really trying to avoid making costly mistakes.
Picked up the CCA C10s. Since I'm used to mediocre headphones, these sound excellent. And, as a bassist, I am super pleased with the DD bass response. I've used them on a handful of gigs so far and they actually seem to better than my bandmates shures
@GunsandGuitars
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah man, they blow shure out of the water. And for way less money. Glad you love them!
It can be hard to find someone that actually knows what they're talking about when it comes to audio. Glad I found this channel, subscribed.
Really enjoy your videos and have actually used your info/opinion to help make purchase decisions. I know they may not all be as budget conscious, but I would really like to hear your take on the MEE Audio Pro in-ear monitors. Thanks for what you do and keep it up!
@aaronkerr2481
Жыл бұрын
I have the MX3 and MX4. I love the fit, I like the fact that they're interchangeable and offer so many extras and options. The memory foams are a requirement as far as I'm cncerned. The 3s do the job they're stated to, they definitely have boosted mids. That being said, I'm a singing electric guitarist, and I absolutely prefer the 4s. While the 3s do punch in the mids, I was missing too much treble. The 4s have what I was looking for. I think the 3s would work great for a lead vocalist. I will admit, I have lost some hearing over the years. I'm your stereotypical "deaf" guitarist. As always, YMMV. But I would recommend spending the extra $50 and getting the MX4.
There are some good review videos about this subject but you stepped it up big time. It's gotta be the best on it.
Your videos have helped me choose IEMs a lot. Have to save up for those C10s or T3s :)
I was puzzled about the best IEM at Ali Express at 70-150$, so I found by chance your videos that helped me out. Subscribed and Like. 👍 continued my friend
I love that you do this!!! I don't recall if you've done a similar video for cans. I'm finding myself needing to get hearing aids and I'm not sure how that will work with IEM's. I've always used cheap Sony or JVC's with the Avioms because I had no idea these wonderful values existed!! Thank you so much for what you do for us :)
@GunsandGuitars
5 жыл бұрын
I’m trying to get some over ear studio headphones for a future video, but that’s proving more difficult. Everyone is pushing IEM’s these days.
@ReddenDoom
5 жыл бұрын
If your hearing is damaged I would look into IEM's with balanced armatures specifically. Their tech was derived from hearing aids and they produce sound differently than a regular driver. They also isolate better so you don't have to listen as loud. Additionally, many have a more subtle bass response, which means that turning them up won't blow out the low end of your hearing. A lot of the recommendations floating around here have poor mids and strong bass and highs, so if you turn them up to get more mids (essential for most monitoring use) you may be damaging your low and high sensitivity as they will be much louder in comparison. Depending on what range of your hearing is struggling I'd suggest the Shure 425 (mid focus), Sennheiser IE40 (high focus - not great isolation though) or the Shure 215 SPE (special edition - Bass focus) - The 425 and 215 are dynamic driver so they can move a lot of air - the 215 SPE specifically could probably damage one's low-end sensitivity quickly, caution recommended.
@antiduckable
5 жыл бұрын
@@ReddenDoom damnnn, I really want that SE215 SPE but I have really small ear canals. Any other recommendations?
@ReddenDoom
5 жыл бұрын
@@antiduckable Have you tried them before? They come with several tip sizes in the foam. The Etymotic ER3XR are a good option too so long as modest bass response is OK. The foam tips of both of these can be rolled very small to get into the ear, but having a small canal may mean more pressure on the canal as the foam expands. The Etymotic sits deeper though so that can be a problem. I'd try the 215 or see if you can find some Shure foam tips somewhere so you can see how they compress and expand first hand.
@antiduckable
5 жыл бұрын
@@ReddenDoom Sorry, I got the terms wrong. I incorrectly used 'ear canal' to describe the part of the ear that IEM's sit in; mine is really small, but I did have the SE215 and I had to force them and it would literally take about 10 minutes before it got quite painful because it felt like my ear was being stretched by the actual driver unit. Definitely going to give that ER3XR a go though! They look perfect and will hopefully sound perfect. Thank you.
Can't wait to show the C10s to the band that I mix for. Its going to blow their minds how cheap they are
This is the one I've been waiting for! I have some Shure 215s and have been wanting to see what else is out there!
@GunsandGuitars
5 жыл бұрын
I think every IEM on this list wipes the floor with the shure 215s
@ironblast5
5 жыл бұрын
@@GunsandGuitars I agree strongly and I own the se215
I am sound engineer by trade but also play guitar and sing. I was looking at the kz as10's, but am now wondering about the kz as16s and the cca c16s. What are your thoughts with those three. The as16s and c16s are roughly the same price. Any info between those three? Thanks.
@GunsandGuitars
4 жыл бұрын
I love and use the c16’s as my personal reference monitors. They don’t sound awesome listening to music, but as reference monitors for playing live, they are incredible. Huge sound stage. Neutral response. Just excellent. I honestly haven’t tried the a16’s. The AS10’s are a good all around solid choice. They are great for listening as well as reference. They are a good middle ground.