Best Budget In-Ear Monitors! (KZ ZST, ZS10, AS16, SE215, and More!)

There are lots of choices for great in-ear monitors, and it can be confusing which ones to pick! I must confess I've tried a LOT of the budget in-ear options out there.

In this video I'll share the ones I liked, loved, and hated.

BEST Universal In-Ear - KZ AS16

CHEAPEST Universal In-Ear - KZ ZST

Balanced, 5 Drivers - KZ AS10

Good Bass, 4 Driver - KZ ZS5

Better Bass and Clarity, 5 Driver - KZ ZS10 Pro
*New, Upgraded Version of the ZS10 featured in this video - smaller, cheaper, better cable, metal faceplate

Shure SE215 - Better Warranty and Build Quality, Single Driver (If sound quality is more important, go for the KZ models)

Replacement Foam Buds/Tips

*Make sure you research the correct size for which model in-ears you own, most KZ models seem to work with Comply Tx-500

Upgraded Cables

We recommend choosing models “without mic” as cables with a built-in mic can sometimes cause interference issues with different stage monitor boxes/wireless packs.

CUSTOM FIT IN-EARS

64 Audio

Ultimate Ears

============================

Affiliate Links Disclosure:

Some links used here are affiliate links, if you click them and make a qualifying purchase we make a small commission at no extra cost to you.

No gear was supplied to us for this video. The content of this video and opinions expressed were not reviewed or paid for by any outside persons. This video is not sponsored or paid for by any outside persons or manufacturers.

#sundaysounds #sundaykeys #worshipkeys

[iHaveTheDocuments]

KZ changed the game and made it much less acceptable for companies to charge high money. I love them for that.

[pietreetreepie]

One of kz technology's founder was an engineer for audio technica.. hehe fun fact..

Oh and i love kz's zs line... ❤️

[dennisdewinter]

I realize that this video is two years old but as a novice who is just getting into the realm of IEMs, this video was exceedingly helpful and super informative. Thank you.

[akagiasuzagawa]

I've been using the Kz Zsn Pro for a year now and its still going strong. I recently upgraded the stock cable to a JCally cable for $6 and a cheap eartip memory foam-thingies for $2, paired with Viper4Android and the sound quality is waaay better!

[WBendolph]

I recently purchased the ZSR a few days ago and I actually enjoy them very much but after watching this video I'm going to upgrade very soon.

[JonTanRocks]

Haven’t tried the KZ, but got myself a pair of monoprice quintet. It’s quite affordable when it’s on sale... sounded really good to me too

[richardpenrose]

Just bought the newly updated KZ ZS10 Pro 2 and they are another step up from the previous ZS10 versions. I had been using the ZS10 ProX over the past year which were a big step up from my Shure SE215’s with custom moulds. The clarity, separation, soundstage and depth of bass on a different level to what I was experiencing with the Shures. The latest mk2 version of the ZS10 Pro’s further refines the performance of these great budget IEM’s with improved mid-range, smoother highs and clearer bass whilst maintaining the same depth of bass. This translates into additional separation, improved soundstage, more natural vocal sound and smoother cymbals.
The KZ ZS10 Pro-X was already a marked improvement over the earlier ZS10’s in this review and the new ZS10 Pro-2 is another step up from that.
I highly recommend these for monitoring on stage!

[riverbenddrummer]

I’ve been using the CCA C10 in ear monitors for a few months and love them, they completely out perform my 10yr old 64 dual driver in ears

[christophers.mosson]

Hey, Dude! As a fellow audio enthusiast I just wish to share that when a decent Dynamic Driver is properly tuned, it can out perform 4-5 Balanced Armatures with little effort. It's great to shop around and find such gems that punch above their price tag, but keep in mind that sometimes it's quality over quantity you're looking for. A single BA and DD hybrid known as the Verse Audio Azaleas are a diamond in the rough in that for £25 they easily outperformed KZ in clarity. (and like yourself I've had many 😅)

[thedoctor]

I have the ZSN PROs and they sound amazing, even though I have a Sony headphones I still choose to wear these for my everyday cruisers

[victoriaracedo]

Hi! I am a singer, which KZ model would you recommend between the KZ AS10, the KZ ZS10 Pro and the KZ AS16 ?

[iam_joshua_bcxvii]

@ 4:08, I've had that KZ ZS10 since Dec. 11, 2018. Its the most worth it earphone I've ever had. Until now I am using it. I just replaced the wired cable and wireless module once in my 3 yrs of using it. It even got washed in the washing machine 2 yrs ago and I just dried it out and it still worked. really, the most durable earp[hone ever. This is the only earphone that lasted so long in me and in the course of 3 yrs of using it, its been very well worth it. Love how I can just replace the cables and make it wireless too. VERY VERY RECOMMENDED

[eliasarias]

I've had my ZS10s for about a year and I swear by them. Kz also offers an upgrade cable for like $13 dollars as well!

[Brandovibe]

Thank you for making this video, i was totally confused by all of the models

[shane]

I'm like you I have owned plenty of KZ headphones but my favorite so far is the KZ ZSX. I use them for playing bass and I highly recommend them

[epping]

This is the first video I watch from your channel. And u know what? I click subscribe button when you throw away those IEMs u don't like. I like that. No bullshit, just throw away the bad apples! Lol I really appreciate your honest review. Thanks for making this video.

[JeremyJobe]

I have been using the Zs10 Pro for several months... and I bought some memory foam replacements off amazon for about 6 bucks. I think they are great.

[deerlow]

Wearing the kz as10's right now, god damn they sound good! running them through a scarlett solo amp

[marioleon]

Keep the gear reviews coming! I love the honesty and authenticity of these. It’s very informative and helpful.

[drone]

Now you have Tin HiFi, BLON, Senfer, TRN, and Revonext reigning in this price range