TOP 5 Budget In Ear Monitors for 2023!

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0:00 How I'll rate these In-Ear Monitors
2:29 Xvive T9
6:46 KZ AS10
8:00 BASN Bmaster
11:22 KZ ZAR
14:10 KZ DQS
16:54 Jimmy's Unofficial Frequent Chart

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[bluesfella]

When my church switched over to in-ears, we bought a bunch of the $100 Shure sets, and we all hated them. I started buying budget in-ears like these and recommending them to everyone on the team. I have used the KZ ZS10 Pro's on stage every week for several years now. I just recently broke them, though, and switched to the KZ ZSTx. I have also used the TRN-V80 at home for a while now. These cheaper in-ears with multiple drivers just sound so much better than the single-driver Shures, and seem to last longer, too...
Thanks for doing this wrap-up - I can send this link to new band members when they are ready for their own sets.

[ruvchbrevth]

Just got my KZ DQS’s I’ve been using them nonstop, thank you Jimmy also for the recommendation and video! 😁

[Vor_MD]

KZ DQS are great for gaming. I tried the Kz Zs10 pro X but the gunshots caused me fatigue and discomfort. The DQS are perfect for FPS games 0:09 like Call of Duty, Battefield, etc. (I game in a Ps5 and the sound isn’t negatively affected).

[adamterry]

I love your analytical style man! Instantly subscribed. I'm a total novice old drummer wannabe just trying to live my childhood dream before I die. Thanks for the thorough information! You rock!

[TedSchoenling]

For 20 bucks with a flat eq curve the 7HZ Salnotes Zero are pretty good. I've used 2 KZ sets and they are too shouty in the higher frequencies. I have 2 different sets I'm trying now and the Salnotes Zero are great for 20 bucks.. And if you can get over the horrible packaging I just got Truthear Zero which have better separation but are 2x the cost.

[johnbweems]

I’m an electric guitarist and had Sure 215 and then tried the AS10. I as able to hear delays with the AS10’s that I couldn’t hear with the Sure. Plus they lasted longer than the Sure’s. Sure lasted a year and the AS10 are over 4 years old and get used almost every weekend for hours.

[davidmock]

I've been using the AS10s for 4-5 years now. My only complaint is that they are a bit larger than the other enclosures and don't fit as "snug" in my ears. I've tried the ZS10 Pros and they fit much better but have a congested mids sound to me. My son talked me into try Moodrop Aria - they reminde me A LOT of the ZS10 Pros. Based on this I bought a set of Bmasters. They arrived yesterday and I only plugged them in to "get a reference". I saw another comment about how they sound like a "blanket" over everything, that some upper mids are missing. That was my initial thought - but also that I need to compare what I hear while I'm playing to what I hear in recorded mixes of the same tone as I've found those two aren't always consistent.

Regardless - THANK YOU for putting this together!!! I've been on the lookout for new IEMs for a year-ish trying to find something that sounds as good/clarity as the AS10s in a bit smaller enclosure for a better long-term fit. This video is helpful.

[BluNoseReindeer]

Thanks for the video! There are a couple other sets I always recommend to folks. For $20 sets I recommend the CCA CRA and Moondrop CHU. I also like to recommend the Truthear x Crinicle Zero sets as well in the $50 range. Thanks again for all your content helping to bring awareness of products and tech in worship.

[systembooms]

KZ zs10 pro X are gonna blow your mind with their tuning, comfort and definitely price! Many pro musicians in my country have bought a second pair for a backup and I personally have some experience in music production. So be prepared to fall in love with them 😉

[chrismellon]

I have my own custom Alclairs but I like to provide something for the team members. I had been going with the KZ-AS10s but love your recommendation for the Dairy Queens ;-) Picked up a few for the future using your links! Thanks Jimmy.

[stefansocoliuc]

I use the moondrop aria and are great. Sound is really clear and high quality. I have tried kz as10 and for me the moondrop aria are a lot better

[jimscarlett]

I used Shure IEMs of various models for close to 20 years, most recently SE425s. I'm currently using a pair of Fiio FH-1s that were 25% the price, came with a hard case, and sound equally as good. The cable is nicer too, and I haven't had to replace it in two years.

I also have a pair of $20 KZ ZSN Pros that are absolutely ridiculous for the price. No case, and the cable definitely feels cheap. but you don't notice in use and they sound great.

[alyssatrevino]

Awesome review…What do you do with all of them after you review them?

[sambrutsky]

Awesome informative video. An unbiased view and review. Great for people who are seeking for information on a variety of affordable in-ears.

[decadence]

Kz ZVX, KZ ZNA, KZ Castor, Cca Polaris, lately they have made a lot of great IEM. TRN also Orca, Conch, Rosefinch

[ivanhuanca]

I have been using KZ EDX pro, kinda the updated version of the EDX sound cool.

A few things to mention,

1 kinda eq like a V ( pretty good for bassists or keybords

2 short cable, just regular lenght

3 rubber seals fall very often, I secure them with ciano glue

4 I threw them at the washing machine 😥😥, they keep running tho 2hs after

[renzo]

Great video, I'm looking to get one. Now I have a question. Do you plug them directly to you PC or do you have a separate audio interface? I saw someone recommending the Audient Evo 4 audio interface. I see people recommending these for gaming and other stuff, but do I need to configure the EQ? Or they are plug and play out of the box? Thanks

[brianf]

Great video and explanation. I'd consider anything under $200 US is pretty cheap for any piece of kit in the music/recording industry.

[MrAbemoga]

I trust you are right about the cheaper ones. I just order the last 5 from Amazon.

Thank you for your content. It’s a blessing. Keep it up.

[darcycraig]

I have to say I’m surprised that you have 3 sets by KZ in your top 5. With options from Moondrop, Tangzu, Truthear, Tin Hifi, QKz, Blon, Kiwi Ears, and so many more, I think you need to expand your listening.