Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro VS KZ Symphony

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Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro and KZ Symphony use 2DD BA and 1DD PLA driver setups respectively. Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro costs $72 while KZ Symphony costs $70. Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro is $2 more expensive. Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro holds a decisive 4.2-point edge in reviewer scores (6 vs 1.8). Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge, Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro has significantly better treble with a 4-point edge, Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro has significantly better dynamics with a 5-point edge and Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro has significantly better soundstage with a 3-point edge.

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Jaytiss Score
Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro
6 /10
Jaytiss Score
KZ Symphony
1.8 /10
Score gap: 4.2
Metric Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro KZ Symphony
Mids 5 3
Treble 5 1
Soundstage 5 2
Dynamics 6 1
Tonality 5 1.8
Technicalities 5 1
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Jaytiss Reviews Comparison

Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro reviewed by

Jaytiss 6 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Great bass, upper mids are good.

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Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: C+

KZ Symphony reviewed by

Jaytiss 1.8 Reviewer Score
E Tuning
E- Tech
Yikies, the mids are just so bad.

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Mids: D Treble: E- Dynamics: E- Soundstage: E+

Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro Details

Driver Configuration: 2DD BA

Tuning Type: Neutral

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Price (Msrp): $72

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KZ Symphony Details

Driver Configuration: 1DD PLA

Tuning Type: n/a

Brand: KZ Top KZ IEMs

Price (Msrp): $70

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Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • A mostly enjoyable signature keeps things listenable despite a handful of quirks. It handles most playlists without major complaints.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • The presentation is steady if unspectacular, holding onto essential details when the music stays simple. Fine details occasionally slip through the cracks.
Mids C+
It presents a stable midrange foundation suitable for everyday listening. Clarity is serviceable without standing out.
Treble C+
The top end is tidy and serviceable, adding air without overdoing it. Extension is decent for casual listening.
Dynamics B
The performance feels robust, with satisfying punch and natural transitions. Nuances are easy to follow.
Soundstage C+
Stage expands beyond the shoulders and finally hints at layers, though vertical cues stay muted. Depth cues begin to emerge.

KZ Symphony Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

E
  • It feels tonally jarring, swinging between piercing treble and bloated bass with no cohesion. It feels chaotic regardless of genre.

Average Technical Grade

E-
  • Instrument separation collapses instantly, burying nuances and leaving everything in a gray blur. Layered arrangements collapse into a messy haze.
Mids D
Midrange is highly uneven, veering between shouty peaks and hollow dips. Tonality swings between shouty and withdrawn.
Treble E-
Highs sound veiled and distant, draining life from the mix. Hi-hats fade before they start.
Dynamics E-
Dynamics barely flicker, leaving energetic sections strangely subdued. There's no punch to latch onto.
Soundstage E+
Width exists in theory, but the execution is cramped and shallow, robbing the mix of breathing room. Concert recordings lose their venue feel.

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