As a reviewer, there are things that i can’t control which comes under subjective matter. 1. Your personal taste and preference 2. Your ear (Shape, size, sensitivity, ear canal diameter and path) 3. Your gear (Source of audio output) 4. Each brand’s sound signature All these factors plays a major role when you are selecting the IEM you think the best. Everyone is different and a single person can’t say what actually is the best. The best for someone can be the worst or average for another person when considering all these subjective matters. When it comes to the the objective side, it is a whole different story. The technical stuff which requires better engineering. But still there can be people who doesn’t require great technicalities (When one person needs the actual best soundstage, another person doesn’t even care about how wide the sound sounds for him/her) So, when doing a review, personally i mainly target on the objective side, highlighting its technicalities more, then giving the conclusion based on my taste and personal preference. But, still I point out how good it can be for you and for another person.
hey @weirdear95 could you please do kz castor vs higher end budget harmans like dunu titan s and truthear hexa? I wanna see which one has better technicalities
Superb comprehensive and detailed review with comparisons! A great offering from KZ for 15$! The Castor truly will satisfy a big audience, whether it's the Harmon or Bass variant! Well done👏👍. Keep up the great work! ✌🙂
@@himanshu-zu9li Mmm, actually yes. The harman got less low end and more brighter. If you aren’t sensitive, it will fit you the best. Hey, i have a better suggestion for you. New EDC pro is more fun and enjoyable than both the castors and it is even cheaper.
@@weirdear95 Just got the Castor standard, with the switches set at 1100. Supprisingly, I think its bass is even more boomy than my Chu 2. I can't even imagine how good the bass is on the bass boosted version 🤯. Similar to your review, I think the Castor is more technical but the Chu 2 is more musical, both are great in my opinnion. I might have to save up for the bass version now. 😂
@@weirdear95 Have you take a look at the Sgor Adonis? Some reviews said that it's a good basshead set as well but I've not seen a lot of reviews about it yet.
Been waiting for this massive review! thanks! Ive been decided to get kz castor bass ver. I actually going to buy qkz x hbb but for the reason that im a bass fan. But still i want some resolution and details to have. Kz castor bass ver. is the perfect choice! This video helps a lot!
I really don't understand the hate for KZ products for their price range they are making some of the best IEMs and are definitely better than just about anything you can buy locally around the same price range.. they are what they are they're decent cheap IEMs very good for beginners in general.
That's mainly because of their track record. They have the worst reputation in this chifi scene, mainly due to QA & QC issues. Also some false advertising. But, personally i haven’t found any issue with them and i love their products for the most part. Yes, the Castors are exceptional, Castor bass is my favourite. I think from the year 2023, they are heading towards the right direction. Hope they release more budget bangers in the future.
Your preferred SQ is aligned with mine. I currently have the Castor Bass as daily driver. Bang for the buck. The sub bass is there when you need it. Doesn't bleed through the lower mids thus no muddling. Mids are present and not laid back. Highs are not tinny. Overall a detailed musical experience. Though, I still miss the BLON 03's lush, sweet presentation that puts a smile on me.😁
I just got the Castor Harman versions since I wanna try out something neutral and with better detail. I'll update how they are. Thanks for the in-depth reviews and comparisons.
@@caesarkuno5110 ok so I just got these. So here's some of my takeaways. First thing, is it's a beautiful iem. Really an eye pleaser. Looks and feels high quality. Now on to the sound. I set the switches to 1100. It's really damn good. First thing I was surprised by was the bass. I didn't expect much bass, but the bass is very nice, since you know this is supposed to be the silver non bass version, so it makes me wonder how much bass does the black castors have. It's a detailed iem. I've been testing out electronic, rock, metal, and some rap on it and I've come to the conclusion they're very damn good for music. Now, last thing I'll add is this. These require some power. So, the DAC inside my Macbook Pro makes these sound heavenly when it's wired and wireless through bluetooth testing on my KZ AZ09 pro and TRNs. But I noticed on my phone, it sorta lacks something, so just buy the $5 CX31992 or the ALC5653 dongle dac, and you'll be solid if you plan to use these on your phone. I'd say don't overthink it and just buy it, they're ridiculously cheap, you can't regret it. Also the foam tips that come with them are really nice.
Great review brother, castor std is too loud for me, I can't listen them above 60% volume, I know it's completely depend upon source. I am really enjoying the castor std with switch setting 0010. Thanks brother, I am so glad that I found your channel. Keep growing brother ❤😊
I'm so bad at responding to compliments😁🥺. I'm so happy to hear those words, thank you so much❤️. Glad you found your sweet spot with the switches. Yes, as you said it can be too peaky at higher volumes and it depend on source. Just try to play with the eq. I usually use a little high cut and low end boost when enjoying my music.
i think you left nothing open. great job. now i have to buy it to see if our taste match. the only thing you cant control... but if it does ill buy anythjng you rec with such detail. wtg!!!
Thank you man I searched for many videos but was confused because I can understand only English and being from India neither I can understand Chinese or Japanese. Finally your video popped up and solved all my doubt and query and made a purchase to Castor (Bass) version. Thanks for your to the point review man. Really appreciate your efforts 😊
@@weirdear95 Glad to know that you are our neighbourhood😁. Got the IEMs yesterday and I loved it too much😍. Thanks for the genuine review bro, this IEMs perfectly matched my listening aspects 🙌
I already have KZ D-FI and KZ Krilla. Is KZ Castor (Harman or Bass Version) worth buying? I like the sq of these two IEMs. By the way, very good and comprehensive review! Keep it up!
Thanks man❤️, I can't say about the D-Fi as i don't own it. But when the graphs are compared, there's a noticeable difference between them. When considering the Krila, Castors are a definite upgrade. As a bass head I love the bass version, Harman too performs similarly, but lacks the low end punch. These are the best KZ IEMs I own now. Even I prefer the bass version every other IEMs I have. I don't want to let you spend another 20 bucks for a new set as you already own 2, but these are really good.
Hi bro, hope you are doing good. I have a query about iems. Basically I am new in this world.. I have done some research according to my budget, came up with Kz castor (both), moondrop chu 2, 7hz zero 2, tangzu wan'er. My playlist mostly contains electronic, dance, pop & indie... And I have used sony and Sennheiser before, and like Sennheiser signature sound with mild base and overall quality. So according to you which one will suit me, completely new to this chi-fi world, but wanna have the best possible audio. Please reply.
Hey, sorry for the late reply. For your genres, wan'er matches the best due to its tighter mid bass and forward and clean mid range. It can get sharp if you are sensitive, but using narrow bore tips or eq can totally fux them.
I hate how they downgraded the content of the box and removed the foamtips and only include 3 pair of white silicon tips now. Probably to reduce the cost. The IEMs are still amazing tho. and that's what matters.
They do some changes with different batches and there are a lot of complaints. Not only for KZ though. Yes, indeed the castors are totally worth the money. 🔥
Both are really great for gaming. Fun and engaging. You get bit more better soundstage and imaging with QKZxHBB. Castor is bit more cleaner. I use both of them for gaming. You won’t disappoint with any of these.
@@weirdear95 in a lot of reviews they said the kz castor has better soundstage than the qkz hbb even in your review you said it had slightly better soundstage. But in the reply your saying the qkz hbb has better soundstage. Im a bit confused.If the castor has better soundstage how does that impact the gaming experience ? does it sound more imersive. thanks for your quick relpy.
@@m.masroor Hey, i'm sorry. You can get a bit more imaging on QKZ x HBB than the Castor Bass, not soundstage. Simply you can have a great gaming experience with any of these. The differences are pretty small. these 2 are the best for gaming under $20. Overall i prefer the Castor bass for everything.
The thing with this is first of all we have to understand our preference. No matter how others says it is the best, it will depend on their taste and ear. Chu 2 is musical but shouty(elevated upper mid range 2k-4k region). That will create issues for the ones who are too sensitive. On the other hand, Castor bass is more fun and engaging. Personally i like the Castor bass over Chu 2 as it got more impactful low end. Overall Castor bass is balanced, you won’t miss anything. You can go to squiglink and compare the IEMs you want. Castor got so much low end and also got elevated 2k-4k region. As it got so much low end, that elevated upper mid range gets a good balance and doesn’t sounds shouty as the Chu 2. Always do some EQ to boost some low end and cut some highs over 3k if you are too sensitive. And also i recommend to purchase the Tangzu Sancai wide bore ear tips, they usually fix those shout issues and balances things out.
The QKZ x HBB is great for audio. However, if you're gaming on console the mic is terrible and unless you have a mix amp or the turtle beach adapter for it's Super Human Hearing function the default sound isn't amazing for footstep audio. I've had mine for 24hrs and am returning them. Going to try the Castors as I've seen that the mic is better, if I don't like them then I'll be switching to Wa'ner.
As Castor Harman is tuned for harman target, it lacks some satisfaction in music, it is accurate and clean, but less feel-full. Castor bass got the energy and it makes things more enjoyable and fun, but can be too bassy for some. But, as you asked for the genres like Pop, R&B, Funk & Soul my recommendation is the Moondrop Chu 2. It is more of a musical set and things sounds more beautiful. Pair it with Tangzu Sancai balanced tips. Then it performs so much better. (or Spinfits, i don't have them, but they are highly rated)
Hey I'm beginner audiophile,which one u consider if bass,sound clarity is my priority $15-25$, kz castor bass,tanzu warner,kz zsn proo ,which one is best
They are pretty close in technicalities. But the Harman is better as it doesn't have so much bass. Castor bass does impact on the soundstage and separation due to it's boosted low end. And also you get more details from the Harman version. So, for your preference, better choice is the Castor Harman.
so the qkz hbb still holds its ground for a basshead iem. Regarding EW200, i got it last week and i must say i am a bit dissapointed, it has great separation and clarity but comes off too bright, also bass impact is just not there, it leaves me wanting more like something is missing.
Yep exactly. In my review i mentioned that it is definitely not for bass heads. It lacks the mid bass impact, and too bright. Castors will satisfy you more when considering the sound signature.
Great review!! I was 100% going for the Zero:2 but now I'm really considering these ones, specifically the Bass version. The thing is that they're pretty close in price where I'm from, around 25$ each. I think long term maybe the 7hz are better. I hope you get them soon I'm really curious about your opinion!
Thank you so much❤ Oh, that’s a little expensive, but still the Castor bass totally worth that price. I'll soon get the Zero 2, but i don’t think it will be a better option than this.
Under $20, i want iem with natural sounding, does castor harman is best under $20 for natural sounding? or i should pick another iem...? you got my subcribe button dude 🎉
Hey, thank you so much and sorry for the late reply. Yep, the Castor Harman is the most natural sounding IEM under $20. It got great details and overall technicalities for the price too. As it is a neutral sounding set, the fun factor isn’t there, if you are an analytical listener, it is great. If you want the fun, go with the Castor bass or 7Hz Zero 2(which is $25). Castor bass is for bass heads and 7Hz Zero 2 is for the most balanced fun sound.
It may depend on the source. For me as a treble sensitive person it is little fatiguing. I usually do some eq to lower from upper mid range. Then no fatigue. 0000 configuration will be problematic for you, 1100 is the one to go. Both these versions of castors are less fatiguing than the Chu 2 and 7Hz Zero as for a comparison.
@@weirdear95 thanks for the reply. Aside from Castor Bass (it seems I can't get it). Are there any other recommendations for movies? (Give at least the best 3)
At the moment i did the comparison i didn’t have the D-fi. But now i have them and i can give you a quick comparison. Sound quality wise, both are really good, but Castor sounds more natural, D-fi got some artificial colour to it, not in a huge amount, but when comparing with each other it is noticeable. Both the castors got better low end and treble. D-fi got better mid range. Mid range is more forward in D-fi. Technicalities wise, Castors are better options. Build quality wise, D-fi is better as it is made from metal. It looks and feels premium for the price. Overall, i prefer the Castors over D-fi, but whether you buy any of them, for the money you get insane value.
I'm new to the hobby and I love your content! Unfortunately I discovered this video after I ordered a set of Wan'ers and Kz D-fi. They should be arriving soon, but is it too redundant for me to buy the Castor Bass too? Or would it be better for me to save my money and buy something better later?
Thanks for the review! I was looking for something for ableton live, and i got the Harman version, I hope i can make some fun experiments in ableton live , and not miss more bass :)
Thanks for the review, ordered the castor harman (11$) for movies since my salnotes zero lacks the sub bass and soundstage in that use case. I was waiting for the zero 2 but since it was revealed to be priced at $25 seems to be not worth twice the castor harman, and might suffer the same lack of sounstage since it shares a similar design with the og zero.
Mm, i think it can be too much mid bass. You can use the switches to adjust the amount and the quality of low end is really good on them too. But i have a feeling that, it will overpower to some extent. As I'm not a musician, i don’t have enough knowledge to give a right answer for you😕
Don't get them...I have a pair, plugged them into my external sound card, it was awful. They digitized, fizzled out, has minimal separation and you couldn't hear solos in songs because of how poor the drivers handled what was going on. And I wasn't driving the bass to the 2nd level, as these reviews tend to blow their load over. I boosted the mids and highs and still the upper register was lost. So if you have any cymbals going on in a song, you'll lose the rest of the song under them. And if you're jamming with music, they are AWFUL. I can't say how TERRIBLE they were for this.
I have never used headphones of this shape. I want to buy KZ CASTOR BASS. Tell me, will my ears get tired after prolonged use? I wear headphones almost all day...
I have medium to large sized ears and they fits perfectly for me. But it sticks out of the ear quite a bit as it is chunkier. If you use it while sleeping, it can create some comfort issues. Otherwise zero issues for me.
Hey!, I just acquired these same earphones, but I want to use them with a DAC dongle for music and games occasionally. I was thinking of going for the KZ AM01, but I just found your review, and you don't recommend them. Now I don't know what other option would be suitable for the KZ CASTOR since I'm looking to get the most out of them, but within the same price range of $15. I hope you can answer me; your channel seems incredible. I'm new to the world of IEMs. Greetings from Mexico.
Hey, Thank you so much😍.Yeah, the KZ AM01 is pretty bad. At the moment i only have the 7Hz 71 which is a $35 DAC. So, i'm sorry that i can't give a recommendation this time. But i saw new budget DAC from Simgot at $20. I haven’t tried that, but i trust their brand.
@@weirdear95 Hello! Thank you so much for your message! I really appreciate your honesty about the KZ AM01 and your recommendation of the 7Hz 71 DAC. Even though you don't have a specific recommendation this time, the suggestion of the new $20 DAC from Simgot is very helpful. I trust the brand's quality, and I will definitely consider it. Thanks again for your help and suggestions! 🎶
@@JonhyJRreyes Hey, sorry for being late. The exact model of that Simgot DAC is DEW0. And also they have more expensive ones too. Also i found another one from EPZ named TP11, looks promising as these brands are really good. But the problem is I can’t guarantee for 100%.
@@weirdear95 I thank you very much for the models you suggest, only acquiring them will be the way to know if they are a good option and that is enough, much success in your channel!
Castor bass and EW200 both are really great for gaming. Between them 2, I enjoy the castor more as it is more engaging. EW200 can be a bit bright. Technicalities wise EW200 edges the Castor, but not in a huge margin.
We need kx castor bass vs kz zsn pro x!! And Also is dac a must? I have audio jack but for better quality is it a must will it have a significant impact?
Budget dacs don't do a huge difference, but they definitely improves the resolution and clarity. For the castor bass, 3.5mm connection is enough. It is easy to drive and got great sound. I don't have the zsn pro x. 🥲
They both got very similar flavor. But you can have a different experience with the Harman version. You don't get much low end but you get more mid range and treble than the bass version. Harman version is pretty cheap so i think it is a good investment.
How does it sound against wan'er green. Within 3 month my tangzu wan'er green cable not working, am planning to buy 7hz zero or kz castor bass edition suggest me
Sorry to hear about the Wan'er cable, though they are upgraded, still vulnerable for heavy use. My personal favorite IEMs are the Wan'er and this new Castor bass version. Zero is not for fun listening, it is for analytical listening. Castor Harman comes close to the Zero with some boost in energy. Castor bass and the Wan'er are definitely for fun and engaging listening. Bass version got so much low end and it is close to natural sounding. Wan'er got some color which I like personally. Zero's are great, but avoid if you looking for a fun set. My personal pick is the Castor bass version. Still love my Wan'er.
@@Devi_1 Same, CCA and KZ are the same company with same sh*tty cable in almost every IEM of them. It gets the job done and I haven't found any problems from my usage so far.
@@weirdear95 my cca cra iem of 2 pin terminal after 8 months melted that's why little bit afraid of choosing kz. I like tangzu wan'er very much bcoz of the midbass. Did you try tangzu fudu or hidizs mp145? I bought tangzu wan'er after u suggested am pretty much impressed. Am confused wat to choose. And 1 more question if we buy above 100$ iem does it Last long over time
@@Devi_1 expensive IEMs always have better build quality and cable quality. I'm really happy that my work benefited you❤️. My collection is still under $50, so I can't do a recommendation above that price. I can guarantee that you will be satisfied with the Castor bass or better option is to get a better cable for the Wan'er.
Percentage wise, how close to totl sq are budget iems getting do you think? Ask because I have my opinion and I'd say it's an answer I'm not comfortable coming to grips with, but should.
I haven’t used any expensive ones yet, my most expensive one is $100. So, my knowledge on how good those $200,$500,$1000 ones sounds is null. I can't say exactly as for a percentage, but if a $100 one compared with a current $20 one, the $100 one definitely won’t perform 5 times. Can be about 2.5-3 times better. Upgrade will be mainly on the technical performance. As for the sound signature, there are a lot budget ones that sounds better than expensive ones. Expensive ones are more refined in resolution, clarity, naturalness, details, smoothness and more. Choosing the one for your preference is the most important in my opinion. Nothing else matters if it matches your sound signature. Budget ones are a good start to understanding your preference. Actually the value they deliver is insane.
Bass version. As the treble is more controlled on the bass version, it is more relaxed in the upper end which leads to a more easy and bassy listening experience.
Audio performance wise, absolutely yes. For my ears, they fit fine, but i don't think it stays securely as it is more to the chunkier side. I haven't tested for workouts, but with its ergonomics, i think it will have fit issues.
I got the Simgot EM6L and I Like it very much for Gaming and Multimedia. Now I am looking for a cheap bass heavy IEM for the gym. Until now I used the CCA CRA for that, but the EM6L made me more apparent to its harsh trebble. Have you tried the CCA? If so, how does the Castor compare to it both in bass quantity and quality? Love the style of your Videos by the way! Greetings from Germany ✌️
Thank you so much❤. Yes, I have the CRA and simply the Castor is an big upgrade over the CRA and not harsh like the CRA. As you prefer both the EM6L and CRA means you are not sensitive to elevated highs. That’s awesome. As you got switches on Castor, you can always adjust the sound for your liking. If it’s too much bass, you can dial down and vice versa. Castor is one of my favourite budget IEMs personally and I highly recommend it to the ones who love to feel the engagement of their music.
Castor H is 7 dollars. So worth it in fact. Just eq the heck out of it still sounds good. The Castor B is 8.25 dollars and I bought the H. I'm abit of a bass head but, natural and neutral are important. I find the bundle tips to be peaky in Castor H. But, using the Moondrop tips made it worse. Only use foam tips, if eqing this IEM. Most of the Squiglink review uses the foam tips to test on their rigs. So, yeah. I got the Castor H and eqing the bass fixes my problem. But, add only 2-4 db because of distortion. Mine is abit distorted in bass region if i get into 5-6db increase with 1 2 on. Units may differ.
Bro, I don’t know how they are that much cheap? Yeah, the foam ear tips lowers the treble energy and give a bit boost to the low end. But i didn’t know that reviewers always use foam ear tips for testing. As you said, there’s actually a big impact for the sound with ear tips.
@@weirdear95Late reply. I'm at the South East Asia. I bought the KZ Castor Bass Edition for my brother and recently upgraded to CCA Rhapsody. KZ Castor is more bass delivery, like you feel it. EQ'ing the set is abit hard to drive as a downside. Again, units may vary. But, Love your content. I want to see your review in Rhapsody as it is a very good IEM for like 35-45USD. (In 12.12 sale) I got mine for 32USD.
I recommend the Castor bass. Enjoyable in both gaming and in music. Wan'er is not good for gaming and Harman lacks the enjoyment, it is more analytical kind.
@@weirdear95 also I want to ask how is the cable? How reliable is it? I have qkz ak6 pro right now and the cable is almost gone after 4 months. Last question: would you choose harman or bass? I'm thinking about getting harman than eq it close to castor bass (not fully, i want more naturalish sound aswell)
@@warroror Bro, all the KZ cables are the same. But mine works really well still. Not a good cable overall, but gets the job done. You can’t get the impact level of castor bass with the Harman version. Even you heavy EQ. But as you look for a more natural and accurate sound, Harman is the one to get. Such a clean and close to neutral sound. Bass version is more engaging and fun.
The Moondrop Lan costs about $36 retail or $31 on sale in my country. I bought my Castor H for ~$8 but I could sometimes see them on sale for close to $6.5. Doing the math, the Castor H is ~4-5X less expensive (on sale) but NOT 5X less in performance. The other IEMs compared are around 2-4X more expensive as well. I am not a "bass head" and I do not like emphasized bass nor energetic trebles since my ears are not agreeable to that, hence I chose the standard version.
WHAT!!! How on earth it can be that cheap, omg. For that kind of a price, it is 100% worthy. As you are not a bass head, Harman version must fit you so well. But you have to control some brightness.
Great comparison serves to resolve doubts, I have tried the Castor Bass for two weeks and I stayed with the switches at 1110, I think that this way the bass has supremacy and with clean trebles. What do you think about the switches?
Castor bass vs tangzu waner sg , which one is better? overall for the bass , mid and treble.... too much treble is a headache for me !! So what's ur recommendation?
Between them, wan'er is the brighter one. It can get too much but using foam tips, narrow bore tips and EQ can help to fix that. Castor bass is V shaped and it is also a bit bright, but with switches you can fix that. Both of them arw my favourite budget sets and they have 2 different sound signatures.
At the moment, i don’t have the 7Hz Zero 2. Between these 3, i prefer the Castor bass as i love fun and energetic sound signature with lots of bass. You won’t get disappointed with any of the IEMs you mentioned, but it has to match your preference.
Hi bro, nice review and nice pair of ears 👏👏 I've got a question.. Is there a way to make the kz bass edition sound exactly like the harman target? Maybe 0011? Thanks.
You can’t get that tonality with EQ. Harman is pretty close to the Salnotes tbh, Harman got better sub bass while Salnotes got a bit more forward mid range and treble. Can use the switches of Harman to come more closer. Wan'er is coloured, so you won’t be able to take that sound signature by EQing. If you are an android user, Use the Wavelet EQ, it is really good. I haven’t used the Poweramp eq so I’m not familiar. You can use the built in EQ of your player.
Will you review the Kinera Celest Wyvern/WPro? What do you think about it for fps gaming? Also new subscriber here you got me to buy kz castor and surely have no regrets buying it, i might have even liked it better than my QKZ x HBB.
Thanks man, So happy to hear that ❤. Yeah, my review of the Wyvern pro is on work. Wyvern pro is a good IEM, build quality and the cable are so good for the price. Sound quality wise, it performs good. Whole frequency response is forward and doesn’t sound anything recessed. Definitely a coloured sound signature for fun listening. Layering and separation is pretty average where it can struggle on busier areas. Things getting pretty unclear at higher volumes. Low end is good but not impactful.When compared to castors, castors are better than the Wyvern pro when mainly considering technicalities. Castor bass is actually unbeatable at this $20 price range, wyvern cost about $28.
Mm I don't have it. With the other reviews, it performs well for the price. It will only be a side grade. Bullet style ones are pretty comfortable than the over ear ones. I actually don't know to recommend or not😁
Hey, as i don't have the ZSN, I'm not aware about its sound signature. But, from the collection i have, castor bass got the best low end both quality and quantity wise.
@@gdbao4627 TRN and NICE HCK have great cables within a big price range. They got better reputation in cable market. Choose what fits the best for your budget and make the purchase.
Which is better overall in sounding ,?the qkz HBB or the castor bass edition?btw i am a Bass head, and gonna upgrade from my qkz vk4 OG, because i broke it only the one in ear is sounding 😢
My OG VK4 is almost broken. The right earpiece sometimes doesn't work and the pin always loose. So it kept annoyingly detached from the cable sometimes. Really love OG VK4. What an ancient artifact 😂
Hello there! Thanks for the detailed review! I have a question how much volume are you using on these? I just got the bass version and I have to crank it up to 70% volume on my phone to feel the bass. Is this normal? I hope you can answer my question! Thanks
Hi man. Thanks to you I'm buying these KZ Castor Bass Version. I hope I don't regret my decision 😂 Anyway, you gotta try one of my favorite "treblehead" set. It's one of the underrated set because not many people reviewing these IEMs. These are *Hzsound Heart Mirror Zero* I gotta tell you, it's more fun listening compared to EW200, your best set under $40 (and Heart Mirror Zero also has similar price as EW200). Heart Mirror Zero has more punchier mid bass but lacks of sub bass rumble. It makes female vocals more engaging tho. EW200 has more clarity but for overall technicalities, Heart Mirror Zero is slightly better IMO. Hzsound Heart Mirror Zero also fits smaller ears as well as EW200. I beg you to buy and review them Hzsound Heart Mirror Zero, because it's that good. On par with EW200, I might say.
Angelears are great for the money. But i recommend you to get the EDC pro over libras and Castors. It is insanely good and there are back to school offers going on in AliExpress.
Thanks for the review. I bought theese to replace my QkZxHBB because the volume on the right side had gotten low :( . They sound good but i really miss the HBBs i will continue to try them out though to make a final decision.. Although i might just grab another pair of the qkz anyway, Cheers!
It’s decent. But just need to manage expectations as one is constantly tempted to throw money into these good starter iems. Especially if you tried anything above the 200 price range and found what you like, don’t expect magic with the castor. You will find that all the things that you can hear previously will just disappear in these iems. Save up and always demo iems you want to buy if possible. 👍
Agree with you, but for the price they are really worthy. My friend have the 7Hz Timeless and the Truthear Hexa, which are in a different league. They are superior. There are a lot of people who can't afford expensive stuff. Here, my target is to find them the best possible ,considering both the subjective and objective aspects.
Yes, I have normalised. But every song doesn’t sound in the exact same volume😅. It does a pretty good job to keep things in respectively similar volume.
I am somebody who listens to a lot of metal and fast tracks with a ton of instruments as well as a sensitivity to sibilance, I hate shouty signatures. What would be your recommendation if I prefer a wide soundstage, warm-neutral sound and seperation? A mic would be preferable with the iems stock
Sorry for the late late reply😕. I recommend the 7hz zero 2. Also the Castor Harman version is a great choice as it comes with a mic. But it is not warm neutral but sounds so good without sibilance or shoutyness. My friend use the Ziigaat nuo and he is a metal head, but it can be too energetic in the upper range.
The best video i watched in the entire week .. now I'm clear what i need.. Kz castor bass version fits in every aspect.. I wanted to ask that does it feel heavy for longer listening periods?
Thank you so much, it means so much to me❤️. Castors aren't that heavy, but it is pretty bulky, means it will stick out of the ear. Using while on bed can get somewhat uncomfortable, other than that, my medium to large sized ears don't have any issues. IEMs like Rhapsody, Khan, Truthear Zeros are the ones that create the most amount on discomfort for me.
I have a lot of questions to ask and learn more about audiophile things.. Im following your playlists and OMG bro you have like 110+ playlists in different genres.. I have watched ur entire channel everything..
Hi. What is meant by 1.sound-stage, 2.imaging, 3.separation, 4.layering, 5.resolution, 6.clarity, 7.air, 8.timbre and 9.naturalness as you mentioned in 3:18 and is meant by coloured, sibilance though. Insights on these will be appreciated.
Actually you are asking almost everything you need to know when entering into the audiophile world. There are more things, but these are like fundamentals. I'll explain in simple form. 1. Soundstage is about how wide things sounds. Think about a sphere around your head, larger the soundstage larger the sphere. Different instruments and sound elements can be placed in that sphere.Then you’ll get that 3d immersion. 2. Imaging is the exact place where the instrument is placed. Better imaging means better accuracy where each instrument is placed. This is important when things panning and so much important in gaming to locate the footsteps. Soundstage helps to identify how far the footsteps or gun shots are coming. Soundstage is the depth and the imaging is the exact location. 3. Separation is about how separate each instrument sounds in a mix. There are many sound elements in a song or any production. Drums, guitars, synths, leads, piano, vocals and so on. If there isn’t better separation, things will sound congested. With better separation, everything sounds spacious. In movies if you can clearly hear vocals, then there is great separation. Kicks don’t bleed into the mid range, treble won’t overtake the other frequencies like so. Better the separation, very easy to understand each sound element. 4. Layering is also a part of separation which helps in better spacious sound. In production, layering means stacking different sound elements(like synths, leads) to get a different sound. When there is better layering, we can understand "ah they used these kind of sounds to create this sound" like thing. Also layering plays a major role in reverbs and background sounds. If you can clearly hear background sounds and feel the immersion in reverbs, there is better layering. 5. Resolution is how quality the product sounds. You'll get better details with better resolution. In displays, higher the resolution, higher the details you get(HD vs 4k). It depends on the source and also the quality of the drivers inside the product(IEM, speaker, headphone). Driver quality, material and the acoustics matters. Good quality source is based on the bit rate and sample rate basically. Higher the bit rate and sample rate, higher the quality in sound(more details). 6. Clarity is all about how precise the audio production in the mix. How clearly you can hear things without any distortions(clean and clear audio signal). High-resolution audio equipment and well-mastered recordings tend to offer better clarity. Also a part of transparency. Means that the signal you get isn't coloured. Naturalness is also a part of this. 7. Air depends on the treble extension(above 10k). When there is more treble extension, you’ll get more treble details as well as it helps everything to sound more open and spacious, more airy feeling. 8. Timbre depends on the instrument. We can play the exact same note on different instruments to get a different sound. Timbre depends on the material. Solids(wood, metal), string, membranes, air produce a sound unique to the vibrating source. Flutes based on air. Guitars, violins, pianos depends on strings. Drums depends on membranes and crashes, hi-hats depends on solids. Timbre is the uniqueness in each instrument. 9. Sibilance is about more pronounced s, ts, tch sounds. Happens in the 6k-8k region. If there is a peak at that range, there will be more pronounced sibilance. Hope this will help you.
@@kkrrkumar Thanks for the suggestion. Actually the Castors got pretty accurate sound. Tonally not the most correct, but doesn’t have much of a coloured tone.
Yep. It is good for gaming. I have a better recommendation for you which is even cheaper than the castor. It is the new EDC Pro. It sounds fantastic for the money and also really good for gaming. I'd say it is better than the castor for gaming.
@@boraceylantepe7231 Wan'er mic is less sensitive than this one. And also Wan'er is not the best for gaming though i love to listen to music with them. Castor bass is what i use and I love it both for music and gaming. Castor is such an all-rounder. Easy recommend.
Both are great options. But the one for you will depend on your preference. If you are a bass head, don't think twice, get the bass version. If you aren't and just a normal amount of low end is enough and prefer more of a detailed set, more emphasized om upper range, get the Harman version.
Very detailed review. Now waiting for your tanchjim review. Std castro with higher mid is tempting but fatiguing issue is concerning, i wondering if switching on 1 and 2 would be enough but then bass version can also be used with switch 3 and 4 on.
Thanks man❤️.As I know, Tanchjim is also a bass canon. If you aren’t a bass head bass version can be too much. And, yes, as you said, you got the versatility with the switches. If still it’s not enough, use little eq to tame down the upper frequencies. The output of the audio is an subjective matter, it depends on your device, which is one thing as a reviewer got no control🥲.
@@weirdear95 so is tanchjim one in pipeline of reviews? What will your next review on? If you have time check "jay audio" iem ranking list (description on any video). See how much do you agree with your placement of iems with his. He influenced my tanchjim one leaning, primarly.
@@dennisthemenace4288 I will check. I watch his videos, but not much frequently. You know what, I got sponsored by Linsoul, They sent me a review unit of Kiwi Ears Quartet which cost $100. And working on that review. They will send me more units after that review. My hard work pays off, and really happy about it. Good thing is that they don’t force me to promote it, just asking for my honest thoughts. And also the Wyvern Pro review is on work.
Keeping all off suits best for gaming. If you switch on first 2,it can be too much low end. Keeping last 2 switches on will will improve airlines but can be too much treble if you are sensitive. Use wide bore tips for gaming.
With the right ear tip, it gives a good seal. If you use foam ear tips it will block so much background noise. It is all about right fit and for me, it fits great.
I own 7hz zero 1 but it lacks bass and tinny treble. I own 7hz zero 2 but muffles all sound, i mean clarity is missing but bass is alright. I miss something on both of these. What do u suggest under 20usd?
@@weirdear95 right now zero 1 left side muzzle broken because of my harsh cleaning last year, so I bought zero 2 but yesterday I lost right side accidentally missed because of loose connection. So I am looking to buy best allrounder all genre iem under 20usd.someone suggested chu 2 and ka castor bass version. So I saw ur video for review
Hi, nice review as always. I'm not a basshead, I already had Hola as my main IEM for music, I also had Moondrop Chu (the first version) as my second but it wears off, so I'm looking for another pair for gaming (mostly) and musics on PC, what will you recommend? I'd prefer balanced sound with good enough soundstage and detailing. Thanks so much!
You're welcome❤️ What is your budget. As you have used the original Chu, i will recommend you the Simgot ew200. It's technicalities are top notch for the price.
@@weirdear95 I don't want to spend too much on it so around 15 - $20 will be fine. Ah and intergrated microphone is a plus, if not I'll have to buy another cable.
@@linhnt23 Buying another cable is not the best idea. You can buy another IEM for the price of the cable. There is an upgraded version of the 7Hz Zero original with the in line microphone. For your requirement, i recommend you the Zero.
@@linhnt23 Yeah. Zero 2 is also a great option, it is more balanced sounding than the original zero and got more low end. But it doesn’t come with an in line mic
bro among all these iems which one would be the best pick for gaming (pubg mobile) for a wider sound stage with the most accuracy to pinpoint footsteps
Still the QKZxHBB is the best budget gaming set. Still unbeatable. But i don't know how it serves you as a music listening set, it is super bassy and really fun, but not my favorite sound signature for the music listening. Top notch for gaming🔥
Im so much confused about which one to buy as i do enjoy bass quite a lot but still want a crisp and clear audio while listening to non bass or neutral vocal songs can you please suggest me which one to buy :) ?
Sorry for the late reply😕. Yep, buy the harman version. You got a lot of choices with the switches and also narrow bore ear tips will give more low end.
I have ordered castor bass version. I’m totally new to IEMs. Is it possible to get V shaped sound signature in Castor Bass by adjusting the switches ? Also I have apple lightening to 3.5mm adapter is it sufficient for the gain ?
How is your experience now. Is it not what you like. Actually the Castor bass is U-V shaped IEM. Do you need more treble? If so, switch ON the 3 & 4 switches.
@@weirdear95 haven’t got the iem yet. Want to know if the bass overpower treble and details ? Want to experience all the details in its glory. Here Castor normal ver is out of stock. I need to figure out what is my taste, am I basshead or not. Ordered this because of switches. Just want to know is it possible to get balanced and neutral sound through switches. Thanks man
@@maaranvenkat Castor bass version got really good amount of treble extension and details to balance out the boosted bass. You won’t feel treble lacking. Yes the switches helps to improve bass or treble as for your liking. For the money you spend, you get so much. But don’t expect the very best in everything as this is a budget set.
hello, i just want to know if it sounds clear and the separtion is good than the wan'er? i kind of like the clean sound of zero so do you think i'll like it too? (kz castor harman silver)
It won’t be that clean like the Zero as the Zero doesn’t have much low end. But, everything sounds so clean and clear on Castor Harman. Personally I like the Wan'er due to its coloured and fun sound signature. There is more treble energy on the Castor Harman that I personally have issues with, but everything sounds airy and spacious(due to the vent). Technicalities wise these doesn’t have so much differences, but your purchase decision will be based on the sound signature. Somehow the sound signatures of Castor Harman and the Zero are so similar. Buying the Castor won’t be an upgrade. Zero is slightly more cleaner than the Castor Harman. Castor have a bit more low end impact.
As a reviewer, there are things that i can’t control which comes under subjective matter.
1. Your personal taste and preference
2. Your ear (Shape, size, sensitivity, ear canal diameter and path)
3. Your gear (Source of audio output)
4. Each brand’s sound signature
All these factors plays a major role when you are selecting the IEM you think the best. Everyone is different and a single person can’t say what actually is the best. The best for someone can be the worst or average for another person when considering all these subjective matters.
When it comes to the the objective side, it is a whole different story. The technical stuff which requires better engineering. But still there can be people who doesn’t require great technicalities (When one person needs the actual best soundstage, another person doesn’t even care about how wide the sound sounds for him/her)
So, when doing a review, personally i mainly target on the objective side, highlighting its technicalities more, then giving the conclusion based on my taste and personal preference. But, still I point out how good it can be for you and for another person.
hey @weirdear95 could you please do kz castor vs higher end budget harmans like dunu titan s and truthear hexa? I wanna see which one has better technicalities
Superb comprehensive and detailed review with comparisons! A great offering from KZ for 15$! The Castor truly will satisfy a big audience, whether it's the Harmon or Bass variant!
Well done👏👍.
Keep up the great work! ✌🙂
Thank you soo much🥺❤️. Indeed the KZ has done some magic.🔥
@@weirdear95 kz castor bass version is not available should i go with non base one is their a huge difference???
@@himanshu-zu9li Mmm, actually yes. The harman got less low end and more brighter. If you aren’t sensitive, it will fit you the best.
Hey, i have a better suggestion for you. New EDC pro is more fun and enjoyable than both the castors and it is even cheaper.
Thank you, this is the best comprehensive review on TH-cam. Many thanks.
My pleasure❤️
Detailed and straight to the point. Thank you for your video and keep up the great work man!
Thanks, thank you so much🥺❤️
@@weirdear95 Just got the Castor standard, with the switches set at 1100. Supprisingly, I think its bass is even more boomy than my Chu 2. I can't even imagine how good the bass is on the bass boosted version 🤯. Similar to your review, I think the Castor is more technical but the Chu 2 is more musical, both are great in my opinnion. I might have to save up for the bass version now. 😂
@@huynhxuanviet9818 Haha, nice❤. Bass version is definitely more fun. Everything else is so much similar.
@@weirdear95 Have you take a look at the Sgor Adonis? Some reviews said that it's a good basshead set as well but I've not seen a lot of reviews about it yet.
@@huynhxuanviet9818 That one always comes to my feed on AliExpress. Was pretty tempted to place an order for that. Will consider it buying.
Finally. Thanks for the review. You saved me like $20 as I already have both Zero & QKZ.
Thanks man, glad my work helped you ❤
Which QKZ
This is the best basshead iem i ever buy under 20$.
It's even good for competitive game which is have a good staging.
And the vocals is not shouty
You are 100% correct, sir. This is my favorite IEM under $20 too. Such insane value they deliver. 🔥❤️
Been waiting for this massive review! thanks! Ive been decided to get kz castor bass ver. I actually going to buy qkz x hbb but for the reason that im a bass fan. But still i want some resolution and details to have. Kz castor bass ver. is the perfect choice! This video helps a lot!
Thanks man❤. You'll love the Castor(Bass). Play with the switches to find your sweet spot.
I really don't understand the hate for KZ products for their price range they are making some of the best IEMs and are definitely better than just about anything you can buy locally around the same price range.. they are what they are they're decent cheap IEMs very good for beginners in general.
That's mainly because of their track record. They have the worst reputation in this chifi scene, mainly due to QA & QC issues. Also some false advertising. But, personally i haven’t found any issue with them and i love their products for the most part.
Yes, the Castors are exceptional, Castor bass is my favourite. I think from the year 2023, they are heading towards the right direction.
Hope they release more budget bangers in the future.
U csn google kz crinacle issue for a start
Your preferred SQ is aligned with mine. I currently have the Castor Bass as daily driver. Bang for the buck. The sub bass is there when you need it. Doesn't bleed through the lower mids thus no muddling. Mids are present and not laid back. Highs are not tinny. Overall a detailed musical experience. Though, I still miss the BLON 03's lush, sweet presentation that puts a smile on me.😁
Haha, nice❤️. I have listened to the Blons and it got more flavor and energy. It surely is a great set.
I just got the Castor Harman versions since I wanna try out something neutral and with better detail. I'll update how they are. Thanks for the in-depth reviews and comparisons.
Nice, waiting to hear your thoughts.
How it is now?
@@caesarkuno5110 ok so I just got these. So here's some of my takeaways. First thing, is it's a beautiful iem. Really an eye pleaser. Looks and feels high quality.
Now on to the sound. I set the switches to 1100. It's really damn good. First thing I was surprised by was the bass. I didn't expect much bass, but the bass is very nice, since you know this is supposed to be the silver non bass version, so it makes me wonder how much bass does the black castors have. It's a detailed iem. I've been testing out electronic, rock, metal, and some rap on it and I've come to the conclusion they're very damn good for music.
Now, last thing I'll add is this. These require some power. So, the DAC inside my Macbook Pro makes these sound heavenly when it's wired and wireless through bluetooth testing on my KZ AZ09 pro and TRNs. But I noticed on my phone, it sorta lacks something, so just buy the $5 CX31992 or the ALC5653 dongle dac, and you'll be solid if you plan to use these on your phone.
I'd say don't overthink it and just buy it, they're ridiculously cheap, you can't regret it. Also the foam tips that come with them are really nice.
@@caesarkuno5110 i have them. really balanced for the price (and sounds awesome in itself)
Convincing enough that I ordered a bass version w/mic. Subbed due to your clear concise presentation. ty!
Haha, nice🔥
@@weirdear95 received them a couple days ago and they're actually solid for the price =D
Great review brother, castor std is too loud for me, I can't listen them above 60% volume, I know it's completely depend upon source. I am really enjoying the castor std with switch setting 0010. Thanks brother, I am so glad that I found your channel. Keep growing brother ❤😊
I'm so bad at responding to compliments😁🥺. I'm so happy to hear those words, thank you so much❤️. Glad you found your sweet spot with the switches. Yes, as you said it can be too peaky at higher volumes and it depend on source. Just try to play with the eq. I usually use a little high cut and low end boost when enjoying my music.
@@weirdear95 I'll try
i think you left nothing open. great job. now i have to buy it to see if our taste match. the only thing you cant control... but if it does ill buy anythjng you rec with such detail. wtg!!!
Thank you so much.
I have this as back up, my primary is my custom Ultimate Ears (since im a working musucian).
But the tunable function is nice on the Castor
Oh nice🔥
Yeah, the versatility at this budget price is pretty amazing.
Thank you man I searched for many videos but was confused because I can understand only English and being from India neither I can understand Chinese or Japanese. Finally your video popped up and solved all my doubt and query and made a purchase to Castor (Bass) version. Thanks for your to the point review man. Really appreciate your efforts 😊
You are most welcome and happy to help, from your neighbourhood❤️. You'll love it, give me an update when you get them.
@@weirdear95 Glad to know that you are our neighbourhood😁. Got the IEMs yesterday and I loved it too much😍. Thanks for the genuine review bro, this IEMs perfectly matched my listening aspects 🙌
@@qwertyxdk That’s great and such a pleasure to hear🥺❤. Enjoy.
I already have KZ D-FI and KZ Krilla. Is KZ Castor (Harman or Bass Version) worth buying? I like the sq of these two IEMs. By the way, very good and comprehensive review! Keep it up!
Thanks man❤️, I can't say about the D-Fi as i don't own it. But when the graphs are compared, there's a noticeable difference between them. When considering the Krila, Castors are a definite upgrade. As a bass head I love the bass version, Harman too performs similarly, but lacks the low end punch. These are the best KZ IEMs I own now. Even I prefer the bass version every other IEMs I have. I don't want to let you spend another 20 bucks for a new set as you already own 2, but these are really good.
Great video❤. Keep it up 👍🏼
Thank you so much❤️
Hi bro, hope you are doing good.
I have a query about iems.
Basically I am new in this world.. I have done some research according to my budget, came up with
Kz castor (both), moondrop chu 2, 7hz zero 2, tangzu wan'er.
My playlist mostly contains electronic, dance, pop & indie...
And I have used sony and Sennheiser before, and like Sennheiser signature sound with mild base and overall quality.
So according to you which one will suit me, completely new to this chi-fi world, but wanna have the best possible audio.
Please reply.
Hey, sorry for the late reply. For your genres, wan'er matches the best due to its tighter mid bass and forward and clean mid range. It can get sharp if you are sensitive, but using narrow bore tips or eq can totally fux them.
Great in depth review 👍
Thank you so much ❤
I hate how they downgraded the content of the box and removed the foamtips and only include 3 pair of white silicon tips now. Probably to reduce the cost. The IEMs are still amazing tho. and that's what matters.
They do some changes with different batches and there are a lot of complaints. Not only for KZ though. Yes, indeed the castors are totally worth the money. 🔥
Kz castor bass vs qkz hbb which one would be better for competitive gaming
Both are really great for gaming. Fun and engaging. You get bit more better soundstage and imaging with QKZxHBB. Castor is bit more cleaner. I use both of them for gaming. You won’t disappoint with any of these.
@@weirdear95 in a lot of reviews they said the kz castor has better soundstage than the qkz hbb even in your review you said it had slightly better soundstage. But in the reply your saying the qkz hbb has better soundstage. Im a bit confused.If the castor has better soundstage how does that impact the gaming experience ? does it sound more imersive. thanks for your quick relpy.
@@m.masroor Hey, i'm sorry. You can get a bit more imaging on QKZ x HBB than the Castor Bass, not soundstage. Simply you can have a great gaming experience with any of these. The differences are pretty small. these 2 are the best for gaming under $20. Overall i prefer the Castor bass for everything.
@@weirdear95I see.thanks again.
congratulations very complete, thank you
Thanks man, you’re welcome❤
bro which is best tanzu waner or kz castor
Castor bass.
i bought chu 2 because of the hypetrain from reviewers and im kinda disappointed by how it perform, is Castor Bass sounds better than chu 2?
The thing with this is first of all we have to understand our preference. No matter how others says it is the best, it will depend on their taste and ear. Chu 2 is musical but shouty(elevated upper mid range 2k-4k region). That will create issues for the ones who are too sensitive.
On the other hand, Castor bass is more fun and engaging. Personally i like the Castor bass over Chu 2 as it got more impactful low end. Overall Castor bass is balanced, you won’t miss anything.
You can go to squiglink and compare the IEMs you want. Castor got so much low end and also got elevated 2k-4k region. As it got so much low end, that elevated upper mid range gets a good balance and doesn’t sounds shouty as the Chu 2.
Always do some EQ to boost some low end and cut some highs over 3k if you are too sensitive. And also i recommend to purchase the Tangzu Sancai wide bore ear tips, they usually fix those shout issues and balances things out.
Does KZ castor is compatible with KZ AZ10?
It should be with the QDC connectors. I don’t have the adapter so I can’t 100% confirm it.
I want to buy an iem between castor harman/ qkz x hbb/ tangzu wan'er. for gaming and some music. footstep is mandatory
Easily the qkzxhbb.
The QKZ x HBB is great for audio. However, if you're gaming on console the mic is terrible and unless you have a mix amp or the turtle beach adapter for it's Super Human Hearing function the default sound isn't amazing for footstep audio. I've had mine for 24hrs and am returning them. Going to try the Castors as I've seen that the mic is better, if I don't like them then I'll be switching to Wa'ner.
Would you recommend this for like Bruno Mars type of songs, or do you have other recommendations in this price range?
As Castor Harman is tuned for harman target, it lacks some satisfaction in music, it is accurate and clean, but less feel-full. Castor bass got the energy and it makes things more enjoyable and fun, but can be too bassy for some.
But, as you asked for the genres like Pop, R&B, Funk & Soul my recommendation is the Moondrop Chu 2. It is more of a musical set and things sounds more beautiful. Pair it with Tangzu Sancai balanced tips. Then it performs so much better. (or Spinfits, i don't have them, but they are highly rated)
Hey I'm beginner audiophile,which one u consider if bass,sound clarity is my priority $15-25$, kz castor bass,tanzu warner,kz zsn proo ,which one is best
KZ castor bass, easy
@@weirdear95 is it good for gaming
hey, im looking for an iem under 20 buck and i am wonder if the bass version or the normal one has better soundstage( im kinda a technicalities guy)
They are pretty close in technicalities. But the Harman is better as it doesn't have so much bass. Castor bass does impact on the soundstage and separation due to it's boosted low end. And also you get more details from the Harman version. So, for your preference, better choice is the Castor Harman.
so the qkz hbb still holds its ground for a basshead iem. Regarding EW200, i got it last week and i must say i am a bit dissapointed, it has great separation and clarity but comes off too bright, also bass impact is just not there, it leaves me wanting more like something is missing.
Yep exactly. In my review i mentioned that it is definitely not for bass heads. It lacks the mid bass impact, and too bright. Castors will satisfy you more when considering the sound signature.
Phenomenal review my brother
Thank you brother❤️
Great review!! I was 100% going for the Zero:2 but now I'm really considering these ones, specifically the Bass version. The thing is that they're pretty close in price where I'm from, around 25$ each. I think long term maybe the 7hz are better.
I hope you get them soon I'm really curious about your opinion!
Thank you so much❤
Oh, that’s a little expensive, but still the Castor bass totally worth that price.
I'll soon get the Zero 2, but i don’t think it will be a better option than this.
Which one is louder?
Castor bass. Its impedance is lower than the Harman version. Less impedance, less power needed to reach higher volumes.
Under $20, i want iem with natural sounding, does castor harman is best under $20 for natural sounding? or i should pick another iem...?
you got my subcribe button dude 🎉
Hey, thank you so much and sorry for the late reply.
Yep, the Castor Harman is the most natural sounding IEM under $20. It got great details and overall technicalities for the price too. As it is a neutral sounding set, the fun factor isn’t there, if you are an analytical listener, it is great. If you want the fun, go with the Castor bass or 7Hz Zero 2(which is $25). Castor bass is for bass heads and 7Hz Zero 2 is for the most balanced fun sound.
@@weirdear95 my ear is looking for Harman Target, so im gonna pick Castor Harman, Thanks for your help, appreciate it dude.
Is castor bass edition fatiguing? (0000 or 1100 switches)
It may depend on the source. For me as a treble sensitive person it is little fatiguing. I usually do some eq to lower from upper mid range. Then no fatigue. 0000 configuration will be problematic for you, 1100 is the one to go. Both these versions of castors are less fatiguing than the Chu 2 and 7Hz Zero as for a comparison.
Wan'er vs Castor (Bass) which one is better for movies?
Both are great. Castor bass is more engaging and sounds more open than the wan'er. Castor bass is the better option.
@@weirdear95 thanks for the reply. Aside from Castor Bass (it seems I can't get it). Are there any other recommendations for movies? (Give at least the best 3)
@@lukedavis6157 Tangzu Wan'er, Truthear Hola and QKZ x HBB. They are great for movies but not the best.
You prefer kz castor silver or tangzu wan er?
Personally, I prefer the Wan'er as it sounds more fun. But prefer the Castor bass over the Wan'er.
@@weirdear95 :( i just bought the silver version for 9 buck. Is it worth it?
@@dianaputri-u2s For 9 bucks, definitely worth it!!
any comparison with the d-fi tunable version?
At the moment i did the comparison i didn’t have the D-fi. But now i have them and i can give you a quick comparison.
Sound quality wise, both are really good, but Castor sounds more natural, D-fi got some artificial colour to it, not in a huge amount, but when comparing with each other it is noticeable.
Both the castors got better low end and treble. D-fi got better mid range. Mid range is more forward in D-fi. Technicalities wise, Castors are better options. Build quality wise, D-fi is better as it is made from metal. It looks and feels premium for the price.
Overall, i prefer the Castors over D-fi, but whether you buy any of them, for the money you get insane value.
I'm new to the hobby and I love your content! Unfortunately I discovered this video after I ordered a set of Wan'ers and Kz D-fi. They should be arriving soon, but is it too redundant for me to buy the Castor Bass too? Or would it be better for me to save my money and buy something better later?
Thanks for the review! I was looking for something for ableton live, and i got the Harman version, I hope i can make some fun experiments in ableton live , and not miss more bass :)
You're welcome❤️.
Yeah, the Castor harman is a great reference set. It sounds honest for the most part.
Thanks for the review, ordered the castor harman (11$) for movies since my salnotes zero lacks the sub bass and soundstage in that use case. I was waiting for the zero 2 but since it was revealed to be priced at $25 seems to be not worth twice the castor harman, and might suffer the same lack of sounstage since it shares a similar design with the og zero.
You're welcome and you'll love it.
As a bass player should i buy this or find a balanced signature iem?
Mm, i think it can be too much mid bass. You can use the switches to adjust the amount and the quality of low end is really good on them too. But i have a feeling that, it will overpower to some extent. As I'm not a musician, i don’t have enough knowledge to give a right answer for you😕
Don't get them...I have a pair, plugged them into my external sound card, it was awful. They digitized, fizzled out, has minimal separation and you couldn't hear solos in songs because of how poor the drivers handled what was going on. And I wasn't driving the bass to the 2nd level, as these reviews tend to blow their load over. I boosted the mids and highs and still the upper register was lost. So if you have any cymbals going on in a song, you'll lose the rest of the song under them. And if you're jamming with music, they are AWFUL. I can't say how TERRIBLE they were for this.
I have never used headphones of this shape. I want to buy KZ CASTOR BASS. Tell me, will my ears get tired after prolonged use? I wear headphones almost all day...
I have medium to large sized ears and they fits perfectly for me. But it sticks out of the ear quite a bit as it is chunkier. If you use it while sleeping, it can create some comfort issues. Otherwise zero issues for me.
Bro good detail review 👍🏻
Thank you so much❤️
Hey!, I just acquired these same earphones, but I want to use them with a DAC dongle for music and games occasionally. I was thinking of going for the KZ AM01, but I just found your review, and you don't recommend them. Now I don't know what other option would be suitable for the KZ CASTOR since I'm looking to get the most out of them, but within the same price range of $15. I hope you can answer me; your channel seems incredible. I'm new to the world of IEMs. Greetings from Mexico.
Hey, Thank you so much😍.Yeah, the KZ AM01 is pretty bad. At the moment i only have the 7Hz 71 which is a $35 DAC. So, i'm sorry that i can't give a recommendation this time. But i saw new budget DAC from Simgot at $20. I haven’t tried that, but i trust their brand.
@@weirdear95 Hello! Thank you so much for your message! I really appreciate your honesty about the KZ AM01 and your recommendation of the 7Hz 71 DAC. Even though you don't have a specific recommendation this time, the suggestion of the new $20 DAC from Simgot is very helpful. I trust the brand's quality, and I will definitely consider it. Thanks again for your help and suggestions! 🎶
@@JonhyJRreyes Hey, sorry for being late. The exact model of that Simgot DAC is DEW0. And also they have more expensive ones too. Also i found another one from EPZ named TP11, looks promising as these brands are really good. But the problem is I can’t guarantee for 100%.
@@weirdear95 I thank you very much for the models you suggest, only acquiring them will be the way to know if they are a good option and that is enough, much success in your channel!
@@JonhyJRreyes Thanks man❤
Castor Bass vs 7hz Zero which IEM got better soundstage?
Castor bass. 7Hz Zero got slightly better imaging. Actually at this budget range, the differences aren’t so different.
Which one is better for gaming, ther ew200 or the castor?
Castor bass and EW200 both are really great for gaming. Between them 2, I enjoy the castor more as it is more engaging. EW200 can be a bit bright. Technicalities wise EW200 edges the Castor, but not in a huge margin.
We need kx castor bass vs kz zsn pro x!!
And Also is dac a must? I have audio jack but for better quality is it a must will it have a significant impact?
Budget dacs don't do a huge difference, but they definitely improves the resolution and clarity. For the castor bass, 3.5mm connection is enough. It is easy to drive and got great sound. I don't have the zsn pro x. 🥲
can I use castor bass version for compatitive gaming ? also I love base
Yep, got great technicalities for the price. Gives a really fun gaming experience.
vader high resolution vs castor bass who better???..
I'm sorry that i don't have the Vader with me. 😕
Hi, currently i owned the bass version and i want something different. is it worth to buy the harman version although i already have the bass version?
They both got very similar flavor. But you can have a different experience with the Harman version. You don't get much low end but you get more mid range and treble than the bass version. Harman version is pretty cheap so i think it is a good investment.
@@weirdear95 thank you so much man
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Congratilations on the video(or a powerpoint haha), I've nerver seen a video with this many points of analisys really helplfull thanks.
Haha, thanks man❤️. Will be doing a complete comparison like this on the new Wan'er studio edition🔥
How does it sound against wan'er green. Within 3 month my tangzu wan'er green cable not working, am planning to buy 7hz zero or kz castor bass edition suggest me
Sorry to hear about the Wan'er cable, though they are upgraded, still vulnerable for heavy use. My personal favorite IEMs are the Wan'er and this new Castor bass version.
Zero is not for fun listening, it is for analytical listening. Castor Harman comes close to the Zero with some boost in energy. Castor bass and the Wan'er are definitely for fun and engaging listening. Bass version got so much low end and it is close to natural sounding. Wan'er got some color which I like personally. Zero's are great, but avoid if you looking for a fun set. My personal pick is the Castor bass version. Still love my Wan'er.
@@weirdear95 cable didn't went through any physical damage. Castor bass cable is equal to cca cra cable or better than that?
@@Devi_1 Same, CCA and KZ are the same company with same sh*tty cable in almost every IEM of them. It gets the job done and I haven't found any problems from my usage so far.
@@weirdear95 my cca cra iem of 2 pin terminal after 8 months melted that's why little bit afraid of choosing kz. I like tangzu wan'er very much bcoz of the midbass.
Did you try tangzu fudu or hidizs mp145?
I bought tangzu wan'er after u suggested am pretty much impressed. Am confused wat to choose.
And 1 more question if we buy above 100$ iem does it Last long over time
@@Devi_1 expensive IEMs always have better build quality and cable quality. I'm really happy that my work benefited you❤️.
My collection is still under $50, so I can't do a recommendation above that price. I can guarantee that you will be satisfied with the Castor bass or better option is to get a better cable for the Wan'er.
Percentage wise, how close to totl sq are budget iems getting do you think? Ask because I have my opinion and I'd say it's an answer I'm not comfortable coming to grips with, but should.
I haven’t used any expensive ones yet, my most expensive one is $100. So, my knowledge on how good those $200,$500,$1000 ones sounds is null.
I can't say exactly as for a percentage, but if a $100 one compared with a current $20 one, the $100 one definitely won’t perform 5 times. Can be about 2.5-3 times better. Upgrade will be mainly on the technical performance.
As for the sound signature, there are a lot budget ones that sounds better than expensive ones. Expensive ones are more refined in resolution, clarity, naturalness, details, smoothness and more.
Choosing the one for your preference is the most important in my opinion. Nothing else matters if it matches your sound signature. Budget ones are a good start to understanding your preference. Actually the value they deliver is insane.
For listening lofi music and indie songs which one will you suggest castor herman or the bass version
Bass version. As the treble is more controlled on the bass version, it is more relaxed in the upper end which leads to a more easy and bassy listening experience.
This is good for gym?
Audio performance wise, absolutely yes. For my ears, they fit fine, but i don't think it stays securely as it is more to the chunkier side. I haven't tested for workouts, but with its ergonomics, i think it will have fit issues.
I got the Simgot EM6L and I Like it very much for Gaming and Multimedia. Now I am looking for a cheap bass heavy IEM for the gym. Until now I used the CCA CRA for that, but the EM6L made me more apparent to its harsh trebble. Have you tried the CCA? If so, how does the Castor compare to it both in bass quantity and quality?
Love the style of your Videos by the way! Greetings from Germany ✌️
Thank you so much❤.
Yes, I have the CRA and simply the Castor is an big upgrade over the CRA and not harsh like the CRA. As you prefer both the EM6L and CRA means you are not sensitive to elevated highs. That’s awesome.
As you got switches on Castor, you can always adjust the sound for your liking. If it’s too much bass, you can dial down and vice versa. Castor is one of my favourite budget IEMs personally and I highly recommend it to the ones who love to feel the engagement of their music.
@@weirdear95Thank you for the quick reply! :)
Just ordered the castor on amazon. Very excited to try it.
@@contac_optics6257 Take some time to find you best configuration and ear tips.❤🔥
@@weirdear95I will, thanks again! 😁
Castor H is 7 dollars. So worth it in fact. Just eq the heck out of it still sounds good. The Castor B is 8.25 dollars and I bought the H. I'm abit of a bass head but, natural and neutral are important. I find the bundle tips to be peaky in Castor H. But, using the Moondrop tips made it worse. Only use foam tips, if eqing this IEM. Most of the Squiglink review uses the foam tips to test on their rigs. So, yeah. I got the Castor H and eqing the bass fixes my problem. But, add only 2-4 db because of distortion. Mine is abit distorted in bass region if i get into 5-6db increase with 1 2 on. Units may differ.
Bro, I don’t know how they are that much cheap? Yeah, the foam ear tips lowers the treble energy and give a bit boost to the low end. But i didn’t know that reviewers always use foam ear tips for testing. As you said, there’s actually a big impact for the sound with ear tips.
@@weirdear95 It was a electronic sale that I bought the IEM. So, I got mine 6.75 dollar equivalent. Now, Castors B is getting down to 6-7 dollars.
@@jokerkills4955 I don't have words, Bass version costs me around $18 to purchase online. From which country are you, sir?
@@weirdear95Late reply. I'm at the South East Asia. I bought the KZ Castor Bass Edition for my brother and recently upgraded to CCA Rhapsody. KZ Castor is more bass delivery, like you feel it. EQ'ing the set is abit hard to drive as a downside. Again, units may vary. But, Love your content. I want to see your review in Rhapsody as it is a very good IEM for like 35-45USD. (In 12.12 sale) I got mine for 32USD.
@@jokerkills4955 Thanks man ❤ . Definitely gonna pick them up.
between kz castor harman kz castor bass and tangzu waner which one do you recommend for music gaming and daily use
I recommend the Castor bass. Enjoyable in both gaming and in music. Wan'er is not good for gaming and Harman lacks the enjoyment, it is more analytical kind.
@@weirdear95 I was really lost there and didnt know what to get thank you so much for answering
@@blizz4613 My pleasure❤
What would you choose between chu 2 and castor ?
Castor, easy choice for me personally.
@@weirdear95 also I want to ask how is the cable? How reliable is it?
I have qkz ak6 pro right now and the cable is almost gone after 4 months.
Last question: would you choose harman or bass? I'm thinking about getting harman than eq it close to castor bass (not fully, i want more naturalish sound aswell)
@@warroror Bro, all the KZ cables are the same. But mine works really well still. Not a good cable overall, but gets the job done.
You can’t get the impact level of castor bass with the Harman version. Even you heavy EQ. But as you look for a more natural and accurate sound, Harman is the one to get. Such a clean and close to neutral sound. Bass version is more engaging and fun.
@@weirdear95 thanks bro.
keep up the quality content 👍
The Moondrop Lan costs about $36 retail or $31 on sale in my country. I bought my Castor H for ~$8 but I could sometimes see them on sale for close to $6.5. Doing the math, the Castor H is ~4-5X less expensive (on sale) but NOT 5X less in performance. The other IEMs compared are around 2-4X more expensive as well. I am not a "bass head" and I do not like emphasized bass nor energetic trebles since my ears are not agreeable to that, hence I chose the standard version.
WHAT!!! How on earth it can be that cheap, omg. For that kind of a price, it is 100% worthy. As you are not a bass head, Harman version must fit you so well. But you have to control some brightness.
Great comparison serves to resolve doubts, I have tried the Castor Bass for two weeks and I stayed with the switches at 1110, I think that this way the bass has supremacy and with clean trebles. What do you think about the switches?
Thank you❤️. 1100 is what fits me the best as i'm pretty sensitive to treble.
Castor bass vs tangzu waner sg , which one is better? overall for the bass , mid and treble.... too much treble is a headache for me !! So what's ur recommendation?
Between them, wan'er is the brighter one. It can get too much but using foam tips, narrow bore tips and EQ can help to fix that. Castor bass is V shaped and it is also a bit bright, but with switches you can fix that. Both of them arw my favourite budget sets and they have 2 different sound signatures.
Hello chu2, 7h02, kz caster bass your recommendations please
At the moment, i don’t have the 7Hz Zero 2. Between these 3, i prefer the Castor bass as i love fun and energetic sound signature with lots of bass. You won’t get disappointed with any of the IEMs you mentioned, but it has to match your preference.
@@weirdear95 tnx bro♥️
Nice review. What would you suggest if you were to use it as your daily driver, the Waner or the Harman ver.?
Thank you ❤. If the Harman version is the contender, I will choose the Wan'er. I like the tone of the Wan'er better.
@@weirdear95 Any iem you could suggest that has the bass of Castor and the mid - highs of Wan'er?
@@U-0053 At this budget range, none of the IEMs I have got that kinda sound signature, all of them are different and have their own caveats.
@@weirdear95 Let's say under a $100, is there any?
@@U-0053 I think the New Tangzu Fudu is a good option. maintaining their sound signature while having better low end.
What is the size of that nozzle in kz castor harman?
Hey, I'm not 100% sure about the numbers, as i don’t have a caliper. But i can say that these are in the smaller side, I mean narrow.
Hi bro, nice review and nice pair of ears 👏👏 I've got a question.. Is there a way to make the kz bass edition sound exactly like the harman target? Maybe 0011? Thanks.
Thank you so much❤. Nope, you can’t match either with the tuning switches. Not even with EQ.
how can i set harman edition to sound like saltnote zeros? or wan'er ? with eq poweramp ?
You can’t get that tonality with EQ. Harman is pretty close to the Salnotes tbh, Harman got better sub bass while Salnotes got a bit more forward mid range and treble. Can use the switches of Harman to come more closer.
Wan'er is coloured, so you won’t be able to take that sound signature by EQing. If you are an android user, Use the Wavelet EQ, it is really good. I haven’t used the Poweramp eq so I’m not familiar. You can use the built in EQ of your player.
@@weirdear95 thank you
Will you review the Kinera Celest Wyvern/WPro? What do you think about it for fps gaming?
Also new subscriber here you got me to buy kz castor and surely have no regrets buying it, i might have even liked it better than my QKZ x HBB.
Thanks man, So happy to hear that ❤.
Yeah, my review of the Wyvern pro is on work. Wyvern pro is a good IEM, build quality and the cable are so good for the price. Sound quality wise, it performs good. Whole frequency response is forward and doesn’t sound anything recessed. Definitely a coloured sound signature for fun listening. Layering and separation is pretty average where it can struggle on busier areas. Things getting pretty unclear at higher volumes. Low end is good but not impactful.When compared to castors, castors are better than the Wyvern pro when mainly considering technicalities. Castor bass is actually unbeatable at this $20 price range, wyvern cost about $28.
@@weirdear95 Appreciate the detailed response, cant wait for that vid review!
Hey bro, should i buy tin hifi C0 with the castor
Mm I don't have it. With the other reviews, it performs well for the price. It will only be a side grade. Bullet style ones are pretty comfortable than the over ear ones. I actually don't know to recommend or not😁
@@weirdear95 np, I'll keep that idea on pause
Is the bass in castor better than kz zsn pro x? and which one do you recommend for a bass head?
Hey, as i don't have the ZSN, I'm not aware about its sound signature. But, from the collection i have, castor bass got the best low end both quality and quantity wise.
Bro what cable you suggest to replace the stock one for kz castor bass ? Btw nice reviews.
Thank you ❤ .Still i don’t have a better idea about cables. What budget range you look for?
@@weirdear95maybe around $19
@@gdbao4627 TRN and NICE HCK have great cables within a big price range. They got better reputation in cable market. Choose what fits the best for your budget and make the purchase.
Which is better overall in sounding ,?the qkz HBB or the castor bass edition?btw i am a Bass head, and gonna upgrade from my qkz vk4 OG, because i broke it only the one in ear is sounding 😢
Go with the Castor bass.
My OG VK4 is almost broken. The right earpiece sometimes doesn't work and the pin always loose. So it kept annoyingly detached from the cable sometimes. Really love OG VK4. What an ancient artifact 😂
@@wanaboed 😂😁
Hello there! Thanks for the detailed review! I have a question how much volume are you using on these? I just got the bass version and I have to crank it up to 70% volume on my phone to feel the bass. Is this normal? I hope you can answer my question! Thanks
It may depend on the device. But, yes, it needs some juice to power it. Personally, I listen at about 70-75% when I want to fully enjoy the music.
Hi man. Thanks to you I'm buying these KZ Castor Bass Version. I hope I don't regret my decision 😂
Anyway, you gotta try one of my favorite "treblehead" set. It's one of the underrated set because not many people reviewing these IEMs.
These are *Hzsound Heart Mirror Zero*
I gotta tell you, it's more fun listening compared to EW200, your best set under $40 (and Heart Mirror Zero also has similar price as EW200). Heart Mirror Zero has more punchier mid bass but lacks of sub bass rumble. It makes female vocals more engaging tho. EW200 has more clarity but for overall technicalities, Heart Mirror Zero is slightly better IMO. Hzsound Heart Mirror Zero also fits smaller ears as well as EW200.
I beg you to buy and review them Hzsound Heart Mirror Zero, because it's that good. On par with EW200, I might say.
Hey, thank you so much for the recommendation. I'll give them a try, but it will take some time as i have to manage my budget🥲. Thank you again❤
@@weirdear95 at least you can first watch some of the reviews of Hzsound Heart Mirror Zero. It's not that many.
@@wanaboed I will❤
I kz angelariars good or i should go for castor
Angelears are great for the money. But i recommend you to get the EDC pro over libras and Castors. It is insanely good and there are back to school offers going on in AliExpress.
Thanks for the review. I bought theese to replace my QkZxHBB because the volume on the right side had gotten low :( . They sound good but i really miss the HBBs i will continue to try them out though to make a final decision.. Although i might just grab another pair of the qkz anyway, Cheers!
It’s decent. But just need to manage expectations as one is constantly tempted to throw money into these good starter iems. Especially if you tried anything above the 200 price range and found what you like, don’t expect magic with the castor. You will find that all the things that you can hear previously will just disappear in these iems. Save up and always demo iems you want to buy if possible. 👍
Agree with you, but for the price they are really worthy. My friend have the 7Hz Timeless and the Truthear Hexa, which are in a different league. They are superior.
There are a lot of people who can't afford expensive stuff. Here, my target is to find them the best possible ,considering both the subjective and objective aspects.
Bro i have one question will you answer it,
I am following your eq of spotify,
So i want to ask do i turn on audio normalisation or leave it as it is.
Yes, I have normalised. But every song doesn’t sound in the exact same volume😅. It does a pretty good job to keep things in respectively similar volume.
@@weirdear95 so you kept in high , normal or quiet?
And thank you for your response.🙏🏻
@@BOO-dq4vl At normal...
I am somebody who listens to a lot of metal and fast tracks with a ton of instruments as well as a sensitivity to sibilance, I hate shouty signatures. What would be your recommendation if I prefer a wide soundstage, warm-neutral sound and seperation? A mic would be preferable with the iems stock
Sorry for the late late reply😕.
I recommend the 7hz zero 2. Also the Castor Harman version is a great choice as it comes with a mic. But it is not warm neutral but sounds so good without sibilance or shoutyness. My friend use the Ziigaat nuo and he is a metal head, but it can be too energetic in the upper range.
The best video i watched in the entire week .. now I'm clear what i need..
Kz castor bass version fits in every aspect..
I wanted to ask that does it feel heavy for longer listening periods?
I subbed you and ill buy iems from ur reviews
Thank you so much, it means so much to me❤️. Castors aren't that heavy, but it is pretty bulky, means it will stick out of the ear. Using while on bed can get somewhat uncomfortable, other than that, my medium to large sized ears don't have any issues. IEMs like Rhapsody, Khan, Truthear Zeros are the ones that create the most amount on discomfort for me.
@@weirdear95 thanks can we be friends?
I have a lot of questions to ask and learn more about audiophile things..
Im following your playlists and OMG bro you have like 110+ playlists in different genres..
I have watched ur entire channel everything..
@@jadrise1869 Mmm, how? You can send me an Email.
Hi. What is meant by
1.sound-stage,
2.imaging,
3.separation,
4.layering,
5.resolution,
6.clarity,
7.air,
8.timbre and
9.naturalness as you mentioned in 3:18
and is meant by coloured, sibilance though. Insights on these will be appreciated.
Actually you are asking almost everything you need to know when entering into the audiophile world. There are more things, but these are like fundamentals. I'll explain in simple form.
1. Soundstage is about how wide things sounds. Think about a sphere around your head, larger the soundstage larger the sphere. Different instruments and sound elements can be placed in that sphere.Then you’ll get that 3d immersion.
2. Imaging is the exact place where the instrument is placed. Better imaging means better accuracy where each instrument is placed. This is important when things panning and so much important in gaming to locate the footsteps. Soundstage helps to identify how far the footsteps or gun shots are coming. Soundstage is the depth and the imaging is the exact location.
3. Separation is about how separate each instrument sounds in a mix. There are many sound elements in a song or any production. Drums, guitars, synths, leads, piano, vocals and so on. If there isn’t better separation, things will sound congested. With better separation, everything sounds spacious. In movies if you can clearly hear vocals, then there is great separation. Kicks don’t bleed into the mid range, treble won’t overtake the other frequencies like so. Better the separation, very easy to understand each sound element.
4. Layering is also a part of separation which helps in better spacious sound. In production, layering means stacking different sound elements(like synths, leads) to get a different sound. When there is better layering, we can understand "ah they used these kind of sounds to create this sound" like thing. Also layering plays a major role in reverbs and background sounds. If you can clearly hear background sounds and feel the immersion in reverbs, there is better layering.
5. Resolution is how quality the product sounds. You'll get better details with better resolution. In displays, higher the resolution, higher the details you get(HD vs 4k). It depends on the source and also the quality of the drivers inside the product(IEM, speaker, headphone). Driver quality, material and the acoustics matters. Good quality source is based on the bit rate and sample rate basically. Higher the bit rate and sample rate, higher the quality in sound(more details).
6. Clarity is all about how precise the audio production in the mix. How clearly you can hear things without any distortions(clean and clear audio signal). High-resolution audio equipment and well-mastered recordings tend to offer better clarity. Also a part of transparency. Means that the signal you get isn't coloured. Naturalness is also a part of this.
7. Air depends on the treble extension(above 10k). When there is more treble extension, you’ll get more treble details as well as it helps everything to sound more open and spacious, more airy feeling.
8. Timbre depends on the instrument. We can play the exact same note on different instruments to get a different sound. Timbre depends on the material. Solids(wood, metal), string, membranes, air produce a sound unique to the vibrating source. Flutes based on air. Guitars, violins, pianos depends on strings. Drums depends on membranes and crashes, hi-hats depends on solids. Timbre is the uniqueness in each instrument.
9. Sibilance is about more pronounced s, ts, tch sounds. Happens in the 6k-8k region. If there is a peak at that range, there will be more pronounced sibilance.
Hope this will help you.
@@weirdear95 Thanks for responding. Though this is help anyone if you make a separate video. just a thought!
@@kkrrkumar Will definitely do a full video about it. Thank you so much for the suggestion.
@@weirdear95 We missed to mention "tonality" in this list 🙂
@@kkrrkumar Thanks for the suggestion. Actually the Castors got pretty accurate sound. Tonally not the most correct, but doesn’t have much of a coloured tone.
Is it good for gaming.
Could you recommend a iem for gaming?
Yep. It is good for gaming. I have a better recommendation for you which is even cheaper than the castor. It is the new EDC Pro. It sounds fantastic for the money and also really good for gaming. I'd say it is better than the castor for gaming.
For vocals to pop more on Castor Bass version without affecting any other frequency, which switches settings do you recommend?
Keep all the switches down, it is really balanced. Or just turn up the 3rd switch.
@@weirdear95 Thanks man.
👌
Castor or Chu 2 which is better in terms of overall sound staging, bass and instrument separation?
Castor Harman is the better option here. Bass version won't fit your requirements and also the Chu 2 is shouty and sibilant.
Cover 7hz Sonus and Truthear Red also plz
I will. It may take some time. 😢
how is the mic on this one
Works really well. I use them for gaming and my friends can hear me clean and clear.
@@weirdear95 do you use the bass version for gaming?
@@weirdear95 and is wan er mic or this one's mic better thank you
@@boraceylantepe7231 Wan'er mic is less sensitive than this one. And also Wan'er is not the best for gaming though i love to listen to music with them. Castor bass is what i use and I love it both for music and gaming. Castor is such an all-rounder. Easy recommend.
@@weirdear95 thanks bro i actually bought both of them to give one to my brother :D
Kz castor harman target vs hamrman target improved bass, which one is better please help me pick one.
Both are great options. But the one for you will depend on your preference. If you are a bass head, don't think twice, get the bass version. If you aren't and just a normal amount of low end is enough and prefer more of a detailed set, more emphasized om upper range, get the Harman version.
Very detailed review. Now waiting for your tanchjim review. Std castro with higher mid is tempting but fatiguing issue is concerning, i wondering if switching on 1 and 2 would be enough but then bass version can also be used with switch 3 and 4 on.
Thanks man❤️.As I know, Tanchjim is also a bass canon. If you aren’t a bass head bass version can be too much. And, yes, as you said, you got the versatility with the switches. If still it’s not enough, use little eq to tame down the upper frequencies. The output of the audio is an subjective matter, it depends on your device, which is one thing as a reviewer got no control🥲.
@@weirdear95 what? Tanchjim one is no basshead.
@@dennisthemenace4288 OMG, I was mistaken. I saw a crazy graph of an bullet style one, that's what I remembered, sorry. 😢
@@weirdear95 so is tanchjim one in pipeline of reviews?
What will your next review on?
If you have time check "jay audio" iem ranking list (description on any video). See how much do you agree with your placement of iems with his. He influenced my tanchjim one leaning, primarly.
@@dennisthemenace4288 I will check. I watch his videos, but not much frequently. You know what, I got sponsored by Linsoul, They sent me a review unit of Kiwi Ears Quartet which cost $100. And working on that review. They will send me more units after that review. My hard work pays off, and really happy about it. Good thing is that they don’t force me to promote it, just asking for my honest thoughts. And also the Wyvern Pro review is on work.
Best switch tunung for gaming?
Keeping all off suits best for gaming. If you switch on first 2,it can be too much low end. Keeping last 2 switches on will will improve airlines but can be too much treble if you are sensitive. Use wide bore tips for gaming.
Is castor good at noise cancellation?
With the right ear tip, it gives a good seal. If you use foam ear tips it will block so much background noise. It is all about right fit and for me, it fits great.
I own 7hz zero 1 but it lacks bass and tinny treble. I own 7hz zero 2 but muffles all sound, i mean clarity is missing but bass is alright. I miss something on both of these. What do u suggest under 20usd?
Yes, the OG zero don't have bass. Did you try wide bore ear tips on zero 2?
@@weirdear95 does wide boar tips come with package?
@@weirdear95 right now zero 1 left side muzzle broken because of my harsh cleaning last year, so I bought zero 2 but yesterday I lost right side accidentally missed because of loose connection. So I am looking to buy best allrounder all genre iem under 20usd.someone suggested chu 2 and ka castor bass version. So I saw ur video for review
@@shfd3832 Castor bass is great set. Really enjoyable. Best low end at the budget.
@@weirdear95 some people say it is muddy bass,not clear ,lacks clarity.so coming from zero 2 you will not like castor bass
Hi, nice review as always. I'm not a basshead, I already had Hola as my main IEM for music, I also had Moondrop Chu (the first version) as my second but it wears off, so I'm looking for another pair for gaming (mostly) and musics on PC, what will you recommend? I'd prefer balanced sound with good enough soundstage and detailing. Thanks so much!
You're welcome❤️
What is your budget. As you have used the original Chu, i will recommend you the Simgot ew200. It's technicalities are top notch for the price.
@@weirdear95 I don't want to spend too much on it so around 15 - $20 will be fine. Ah and intergrated microphone is a plus, if not I'll have to buy another cable.
@@linhnt23 Buying another cable is not the best idea. You can buy another IEM for the price of the cable. There is an upgraded version of the 7Hz Zero original with the in line microphone. For your requirement, i recommend you the Zero.
@@weirdear95 Thanks! The original Zero, not Zero 2, right?
@@linhnt23 Yeah. Zero 2 is also a great option, it is more balanced sounding than the original zero and got more low end. But it doesn’t come with an in line mic
bro among all these iems which one would be the best pick for gaming (pubg mobile) for a wider sound stage with the most accuracy to pinpoint footsteps
Still the QKZxHBB is the best budget gaming set. Still unbeatable. But i don't know how it serves you as a music listening set, it is super bassy and really fun, but not my favorite sound signature for the music listening. Top notch for gaming🔥
So I was getting the castor bass for $12 and Harman for $9.1 🎉. So what I did was obvious. I bought both😂
Broooo😁, that’s a steal.💯. You won’t regret a bit.
@@weirdear95 Hahaha thanks bro!
Bro how did you get those for this rate????
@@neverfindme-fj5ds bro I got it on AliExpress sale.
Which one u prefer?
I have 7hz salnotes zero, it is an upgrade from zero when it comes to details and soundstage?
Details and soundstage wise, they are pretty close. Sound signature is the biggest difference.
Kz Castor Bass vs Kz D-fi Tunable Version please❤
Kz castor.🔥
Im so much confused about which one to buy as i do enjoy bass quite a lot but still want a crisp and clear audio while listening to non bass or neutral vocal songs can you please suggest me which one to buy :) ?
Buy Harman version and use UP UP DOWN DOWN CONFIGURATION
Sorry for the late reply😕.
Yep, buy the harman version. You got a lot of choices with the switches and also narrow bore ear tips will give more low end.
@@weirdear95 yay i got the harman version few days back !!
I have ordered castor bass version. I’m totally new to IEMs. Is it possible to get V shaped sound signature in Castor Bass by adjusting the switches ? Also I have apple lightening to 3.5mm adapter is it sufficient for the gain ?
How is your experience now. Is it not what you like. Actually the Castor bass is U-V shaped IEM. Do you need more treble? If so, switch ON the 3 & 4 switches.
@@weirdear95 haven’t got the iem yet. Want to know if the bass overpower treble and details ? Want to experience all the details in its glory. Here Castor normal ver is out of stock. I need to figure out what is my taste, am I basshead or not. Ordered this because of switches. Just want to know is it possible to get balanced and neutral sound through switches. Thanks man
@@maaranvenkat Castor bass version got really good amount of treble extension and details to balance out the boosted bass. You won’t feel treble lacking. Yes the switches helps to improve bass or treble as for your liking. For the money you spend, you get so much. But don’t expect the very best in everything as this is a budget set.
@@weirdear95 Thank you so much for the heads up bro.
@@maaranvenkat ❤
hello, i just want to know if it sounds clear and the separtion is good than the wan'er? i kind of like the clean sound of zero so do you think i'll like it too? (kz castor harman silver)
It won’t be that clean like the Zero as the Zero doesn’t have much low end. But, everything sounds so clean and clear on Castor Harman. Personally I like the Wan'er due to its coloured and fun sound signature. There is more treble energy on the Castor Harman that I personally have issues with, but everything sounds airy and spacious(due to the vent).
Technicalities wise these doesn’t have so much differences, but your purchase decision will be based on the sound signature. Somehow the sound signatures of Castor Harman and the Zero are so similar. Buying the Castor won’t be an upgrade. Zero is slightly more cleaner than the Castor Harman. Castor have a bit more low end impact.