KZ ZA12 - Reviews & Ratings

1 Review (C Tier | 4.8/10)

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Summary

Reviewers consider the KZ ZA12 to be a set that shifts character with each track and never settles completely. It is composed on well-recorded music and edgy on hot masters. The margin for error is slim but real.

KZ ZA12 Details

Driver Configuration: 2DD+4BA

Tuning Type: n/a

Brand: KZ Top KZ IEMs

Price (Msrp): $65

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Jaytiss 4.8 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C+ Tech
Jumps to a B Tier with a 80 ohm adapter. Pretty wild.

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Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: C+

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Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • The tuning lacks refinement, jumping between dull and shouty without settling. Vocals frequently sound off-kilter.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • Overall technicalities are acceptable, delivering enough clarity for casual sessions. Imaging is serviceable though not immersive.
Mids C+
It presents a stable midrange foundation suitable for everyday listening. Clarity is serviceable without standing out.
Treble C+
Treble is decent, offering acceptable extension without harshness. It balances presence with a touch of restraint.
Dynamics E+
Expect constrained dynamics that blur the edges of quieter details. It struggles to render sudden changes.
Soundstage C+
The image breathes a little, spacing instruments laterally while sketching a light sense of distance. Separation improves with cleaner recordings.

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