KZ ZEX : Want to have ZEX?

Pros :

• Rolled-off treble
• Less harsh and offensive
• Good stock cable
• Looks good and sleek
• Good for starters

Cons:

• Nozzle to small
• Nozzle mesh looks thin
• Limited tip rolling options, but once you find the right fit get ready to experience improved sounds

Intro

Today we're going to review KZ's latest release on their budget lineup, the KZ-ZEX. I was quite fascinated by these because they have these cool faceplate and good color options and I got the Rosegold one to make things different since this color way is new to KZ.

DISCLAIMER : THIS IS NOT A PAID REVIEW AND EVERYTHING HERE IS MY HONEST OPINION ON KZ'S IEM. THIS IS A REVIEW UNIT SENT BY KZ. Thank you so much KZ!

Build : ZEX has aluminium faceplates with a smooth matte finish and resin shells with a Dynamic driver + "electrostatic" hybrid drivers as well. What I don't like here is the nozzle especially the mesh cover since it looks thin but at least these solves the issue that some nozzles seem to pop out on some KZ models. I still like the metal mesh though.

Accessories : The unboxing experience with these pair comes with your average KZ packaging. Inside the box we have 3 pairs of silicone tips, and 1 attached to the unit itself which I recommend you to change because I did not like it myself. However, the new release of KZ's unit comes with these incredibly made cable unlike the braided one that comes with their older models, this is quite an upgrade of quality. This review unit came with a free foam tip as well.

KZ-ZEX Accessories

SOUND

Lows 
The bass is punchy. Midbass bleed on the sub-bass and lower mids sections which make it sound fuzzy and warm especially on busier tracks.
These are probably one of KZ's best IEM with good and behaved bass when paired with good tips. Although, the stock tips are already good enough.

Mids 
ZEX had surprisingly good mids especially on female and acoustic tracks, it has more emphasis on the upper mids without sounding too harsh to the ears. Lower mids can sound a bit thick and warm due to the mid-bass bleeding but it is not enough to make it sound muffled and still well presents well. It is actually rare to find these kind of mids on its budget range.

Highs 
The highs on ZEX are rolled-off compared to their ZSN Series making these pair much more forgiving but detail retrieval is lesser on the treble region. But hey! At least you don't have to suffer from fatigue and harshness. ZEX has that crispy and smooth treble that doesn't sound fatiguing. So far, I haven't experienced sibilance on these pair especially when you use foam tips. I can use these pair for hours without fatigue.
Soundstage : KZ ZEX has wide and well-rounded soundstage making it very surprising for an IEM so cheap to have this wide stage.

Imaging : Has average imaging, struggles on busy tracks. But is clean enough to pick out the positions for each instruments.

Isolation : Little to no environmental noise, very great isolation. No sound leaks can be heard as well. Very great for commuting if you hate hearing the busy bustling of the city life.

To conclude this review, ZEX is a good piece made by KZ and a great buy to those who wanted an affordable IEM. Sturdy build, good cables, and amazing sound that you can buy that won't break your bank. I am currently using this as my main driver when commuting and it dos block out all the environmental noise and it looks good too! Good job for making this amazing and affordable IEM, KZ!

Hope this review made you want to have ZEX! Do buy at the official KZ Shop to ensure that your concerns are addressed directly by them since they have kind and great customer service : Buy KZ ZEX from the Philippines here