KZ Sonata - 14BA and More Mids

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  • @gokuljosh1186
    @gokuljosh1186 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Been waiting for your video.
    I started with kz, would love to see them in prime form.

    • @PaulWasabii
      @PaulWasabii  หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Well the next set is days away so we'll see

  • @marcingarstecki7326
    @marcingarstecki7326 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks 👍 Paul for comprehensive comparison.
    Now I know that as far as KZ is involved I'm staying with my KZ AS24 on Foams with upgraded cable.

    • @PaulWasabii
      @PaulWasabii  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yep, if you are happy with AS24, stick with it.

  • @thomasdanny7717
    @thomasdanny7717 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    KZ has made great strides. At least that's evident from the packaging and accessories.

    • @PaulWasabii
      @PaulWasabii  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, they have dabbled in both ends, very low cost, less waste and some upscale packaging like this one.

  • @MZRTMusic254
    @MZRTMusic254 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Been waiting for this

  • @TheBarryMandelaEffect
    @TheBarryMandelaEffect หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Talking about the eartips for these. I have the AS16 pro, with a similar large body. The only eartips I can use on those, which give a good seal, are Large Silicone tips. I simply can't find a foam tip that equaled the seal quality. I have now moved to silicone tips for ALL my earphones. Excellent video, as per usual. Many thanks

    • @PaulWasabii
      @PaulWasabii  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I used both. The issue was pressure, I got a good seal on both, maybe too good on the silicone. I have used silicone on the previous sets with the same shell.

    • @TheBarryMandelaEffect
      @TheBarryMandelaEffect หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@PaulWasabii It's strange, because every IEM I've switched to silicone's now sound far superior to me. It's as if it's the first time I've listened to them. Horses for courses, me thinks. I'll continue to experiment with both.

  • @TheVeganVicar
    @TheVeganVicar หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice review, Mr. Wasabii!

  • @woka_kawanua-hw2hj
    @woka_kawanua-hw2hj หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Paul, by sound wise, how it is different with the Libra X coz I've checked your squig? worth the money?

    • @PaulWasabii
      @PaulWasabii  หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Worth the money to people who want to experience a full BA set. Otherwise keep enjoying the Libra X

  • @estebanmorales3699
    @estebanmorales3699 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Will an impidance adapter change the bass response?

    • @backupmydude3572
      @backupmydude3572 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think so

    • @PaulWasabii
      @PaulWasabii  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Probably but also going to change some other range I bet. I'll put it on my squig tomorrow or the next day. Its rare that a hybrid doesn't change but KZ also uses their own circuit for tuning.

    • @-eduarth_ab6693
      @-eduarth_ab6693 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@PaulWasabiii now kz merga gets massive bass boost with a 75oHms impedance adapter

  • @dogmanxxx4218
    @dogmanxxx4218 หลายเดือนก่อน

    First timebseeing this cable on kz.

    • @Qimchiy
      @Qimchiy หลายเดือนก่อน

      Usually optional on the higher priced KZs. Like the Hydro.

    • @PaulWasabii
      @PaulWasabii  หลายเดือนก่อน

      The cable itself has been around a long time, paired with sets, only recently. You can find it sold separately as I bought it many years ago.

  • @tacticalsavage
    @tacticalsavage หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i dont care for packaging, luxury or not; more luxury it is, you waste money for packaging cartoons which you wil dispose to dustbin, but carrying pouch should be helping time to time.
    Most i was curious about is Sonata vs Hydro, thanks for helping @PaulWasabi, i dont like flat or balanced iems; comparing Sonata, probably by sacrificing details a bit, i will go for Hydro soon since i am basshead. One thing still tingles me is i also still wanna experience a KZ full BA set or a approved by folks KZ planar set after CCA Hydro.

    • @raineheartily4580
      @raineheartily4580 หลายเดือนก่อน

      this is still rather "simple" by chifi standard. iem, decent cable, 2 set of eartips, and case
      i saw one with brush, metal eartip holder, the brand metal pin, waifu stands, waifu papercraft diagram, and more.

    • @PaulWasabii
      @PaulWasabii  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That is always the thing, it is hard to find full BA sets at reasonable prices and Sonata is a bit more specialized than previous models. About a year ago, that was the KZ policy on packaging. They were going towards reducing waste and using minimal packaging. We'll see how long this lasts but KZ Zenith is same full color box. KZ AST was the close to the basshead BA set if you see it cheap.

    • @raineheartily4580
      @raineheartily4580 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@PaulWasabii I think KZ is wise to have slightly better packaging for their $100+ iem.
      say what you will with "not wasteful",
      if my $120 iem came with in the same box that a $9 iem did, along with the same shit cable and unusable eartips, i'm gonna f*cking riots.
      I'm not asking luxurious unboxing, just a bit better stuff that reflect its upper budget - near-midfi status.

  • @IvanMurrayLi
    @IvanMurrayLi 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Im really itching to get this since i liked the as24 pro a lot, is this an upgrade or side grade?

    • @PaulWasabii
      @PaulWasabii  25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Kind of a sidegrade but also not tuned the same so its different. Technically about the same, but the tuning might work better or worse for your library

  • @markus301
    @markus301 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What is the best kz in the market for you?

    • @PaulWasabii
      @PaulWasabii  18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      The best, general purpose KZ is probably Zenith right now. There are some specialists like Hydro or AS24 Pro, but most people should try Zenith

  • @hungnguyentuan8188
    @hungnguyentuan8188 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great review. How does this compare to the full ba iem like Orchestra lite. I’m now using the Orchestra lite so should i grab this Sonata, will it a hit or miss.

    • @PaulWasabii
      @PaulWasabii  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think what Orchestra Lite does is really nice and I would hesitate to grab Sonata simply because you already have a fine set. I think one area that is a bit different, the edges, perhaps you can get a bit more extension. I kinda like the way Orchestra Lite did it though. I think you end up with a different flavor rather than an upgrade or downgrade, your set is very nice.

  • @m_yy_m
    @m_yy_m หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the review. 👌
    Which tips worked best for you?

    • @PaulWasabii
      @PaulWasabii  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I went back to KB07 but starline are ok too. As I said, it is a set where you need to get the depth right in your ears and KB07 are a bit flatter. I used foams for a while too as they don't build pressure, but will change the tuning a bit. As I said, a bit trickier than I expected.

    • @m_yy_m
      @m_yy_m หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@PaulWasabii 👍

  • @AronAddams7
    @AronAddams7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This must be the nicesr looking KZ I have seen.

    • @PaulWasabii
      @PaulWasabii  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Its not far from some others as they share the shell shape, different faceplates.

    • @AronAddams7
      @AronAddams7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @PaulWasabii oh didn't know that, thanks

  • @faisalfirdausiinn4708
    @faisalfirdausiinn4708 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Every time you mentioned "Mids", i can't help myself from remembering your review of Simgot EW200..
    .. which until today, still i look at it as my most preferred IEM in my collection (because of its clear vocals, enough Bass and Details) surpassing (to name a few)
    Letshuoer S08, Aoshida E20, TruthEar Hexa, Artti R1, Artti T10, EW300 DSP, ea500LM, 7Hz Sonus, CVJ Assassin, KZ PR1 Pro, KZ ZS12 Pro X, EDC Pro.
    Coming back to "Mids," is KZ Sonata another 'variant' of Simgot EW200...? i mean how better is Sonata compared to EW200?

    • @PaulWasabii
      @PaulWasabii  หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you are happy with EW200, you don't need Sonata. KZ's all BA sets are specialties. For you, watch reviews of KZ Zenith

    • @faisalfirdausiinn4708
      @faisalfirdausiinn4708 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@PaulWasabii Already watched your Zenith review couple of hours ago.
      Pretty interesting. i am tempted.
      Thank you.

  • @dennisalarcon9175
    @dennisalarcon9175 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey Paul hope youve been well. Have you had the opportunity to hear the castor pro? I feel like everyone on reddit is saying good things, and some say its better than the og. I feel like fewer people are reviewing them than the og for some reason

    • @PaulWasabii
      @PaulWasabii  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nope, I have Zenith in my ears but I had asked to circle back to Castor pro, ZVX Pro, ZSX Pro when they appear on kztws.com. Those are exclusive to another distributor. I can't guarantee it, but I said the same thing, these sets seem to be doing well, I would like to get my hands on them. Maybe later when the exclusive period is over.

  • @akros9333
    @akros9333 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What setting where you using on your Sonata....all DOWN

    • @PaulWasabii
      @PaulWasabii  หลายเดือนก่อน

      No, 1000 but depending on music, 0000 is fine too. Looking at the graph, 1000 was between the two and didn't dip as hard

  • @fra6802
    @fra6802 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Chance to compare to kz ast?

    • @PaulWasabii
      @PaulWasabii  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      AST had a crazy amount of bass, very V shaped. Almost the opposite of Sonata. If you want the most BA bass, AST was about it. The rest of it wasn't that great, refined and upgraded drivers in AS24.

  • @felipegiraldo3401
    @felipegiraldo3401 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm trying to get a good KZ, I barely understand the terms of what are you saying, in fact, I'm an ignorant in this industry. ¿Can you help me out choosing a good set of KZ buds? I see a lot of choises, I have a budged of 30-50 bucks, I like to hear everything. 😂

    • @PaulWasabii
      @PaulWasabii  หลายเดือนก่อน

      The KZ set to start at is EDC Pro. It may look super cheap, but it will sound better than researching random older sets.

  • @raineheartily4580
    @raineheartily4580 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Paul, it seems KZ ZVX Pro have some people that swears by its sound quality.
    and it seems it going to graph similarly with Libra-X, are you going to review and compare them?

    • @PaulWasabii
      @PaulWasabii  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I already asked about the new sets and was told those are exclusive to some distributor/store. Some chance I will get it when the exclusivity period is over which is what I was told. I just don't know when or if it will really happen. Castor Pro, ZSX Pro, ZXV Pro are the group.

    • @colddish
      @colddish หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you like the OG, stock with it.

    • @yidaxie5304
      @yidaxie5304 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@PaulWasabii cca cra pro is the same,first dlc dd of kz

    • @patrickdelana8953
      @patrickdelana8953 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's better than libra X, better note weight, better/fuller vocal, really immersive

  • @RKZX2
    @RKZX2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Am i correct in assuming iems with BA's only are shit in the bass dept?

    • @PaulWasabii
      @PaulWasabii  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      If you are used to big DD with heavy bass shelf, they don't do that. But KZ's prior higher level BA sets can hit surprisingly hard. Kinda why I said that, some people really like a BA set with a high level. People say the same on planar but planars scale quite high in subbass without distorting.

    • @gercollins1520
      @gercollins1520 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Kz BA10 had awesome bass. (Still the best KZ set) KZ can do bass really well on BA sets.

  • @nwananka
    @nwananka หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    None V kz? Hmmm.

    • @PaulWasabii
      @PaulWasabii  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Right, odd but they have been using more treble control lately.

  • @JosephFlemming
    @JosephFlemming หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Yea… not for me. I generally prefer plenty of bass. The AS24 on DUUU/DDUU which boosts only the bass and ultra-high was my favorite setting. And it still could have used more bass IMO.

    • @RKZX2
      @RKZX2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The zs10 pro 2s were a big disappointment for me. Even 1,2 up 3,4 down, no bass. I gave them away

    • @PaulWasabii
      @PaulWasabii  หลายเดือนก่อน

      OK, you aren't the target for Sonata and why I said that line, if you prefer the older bass levels, Sonata won't be your thing. There is still some EQ potential on AS24 bass, and Sonata as well. But stick with what you have.

  • @roguegorilla8981
    @roguegorilla8981 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I will only get an all ba set that has Sonion for the bass. The ones kz use are just weak and lifeless.

    • @Christopherpx
      @Christopherpx หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sonion isn't better.

    • @PaulWasabii
      @PaulWasabii  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      It is quite difficult to find the perfect match, a Sonion on bass and the tuning at the level you want. But KZ's bass drivers aren't that far and probably the cheapest sets with BA bass drivers to try before dropping more money.

    • @3ildcard
      @3ildcard หลายเดือนก่อน

      That one is moreso for the people who want to dip their toes into all BA. Your only other option around that price point are T800/CVJ Kumo with branded drivers (Knowles), 8BA's but 2019-ish stock tuning - 160$-ish on Ali with codes. The cheapest 14BA is probably the Cantor which really isn't "cheap" for 99.9% of people. 800$ for a pair of earplugs is kind of nuts. H16 and DT400 both use "custom" drivers but are rather cheap for all BA's so thats an option. The ones that fit your criteria start at around 350$ with the DM8 and that price range is already pushing the limit of most people who simply don't feel comfortable spending that money on pair of Chinese earplugs.

  • @roberta.6579
    @roberta.6579 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have big ears and I use large/XL tips but that shell is sttil to large and uncomfortable to wear.

    • @PaulWasabii
      @PaulWasabii  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I said that part for potential buyers and part for KZ to start getting that feedback.