The quick conclusion is that the ZST sound clearer and have a slightly bigger sound stage.
Imagine having a concert in a bathroom thats the Skullcandy, now imagine it in a living room (assuming that your living room is about 4 times the size) thats the ZST.
I can only imagine that a super high end set of cans would be like being in a hall or on stage with the band.
I love my skullcandy headphones and I'm not going to get rid of them because they are perfect for a throw in the pocket and not having to worry if they get damged because they're so cheap I can replace them
Audio Test comparison Skullcandy Strum vs KZ ZST pro (using upgrade the upgrade cable) played on a Oneplus 3 using Spotify (songs have been downloaded as extreme quality)
I've not changed the volume or sound profile.
My test (Long version)
Song one: Song for the Dead - QOTSA
I'm using this song mostly for the drums more than anything and it's just the first minute that I'm intrested in.
SC: Cymbal sounds really faint and gets hidden by the guitar then when the drums come in they sort of blend you can hear the different drums are being hit but the sound blends the high hats destroy what was left of the Cymbal also it all went to the left ear but listening to is like having a window made of clingfilm you can see through it and pick out some detail but it's not exactly crisp.
KZ: Je-sus... I don't think I've hear it so crisp the Cymbal is so clear and its properly seperated and doesn't get lost then the drum and honestly its like being stood in the middle while they all play then the high-hats I didn't realise more than one was being hit until now.
Song Two: One(Your name) - Swedish house mafia (full version 5:51)
I'm only really intrested in the first minute but I wanted to also hear 2:30-3:00 this song was for bass.
SC: They don't sound as loud or clear, I didn't hear anything particulary sooner.
KZ: The difference is night and day and more sunset and night. Everything sounds a lot more crisp and clear the volume is louder the bass is a bit more punchy and going to sound like a sales person they sound more vibrant.
Song Three: Ballard of the beaconsfield Miners- Foo Fighters
This song is two acoustic Guitars so it allows me to hear a level of detail. The song is a beautiful piece.
SC: you can hear the movement of the hands sliding up and down the neck and you can hear the finger picking but I'm sorry to come back to this it's just not clear, I'm aware that It's a recording and I'm not immersed.
KZ: It's like hearing in HD I mean I feel as though I'm sat there with them playing the guitar right infront of me, I could he the difference between strings I knew which string had been plucked more than just knowing one has been plucked.
Song Four: Who wants to live forever - Queen
I'm using this song for a test of Vocals and it's only really the first two minutes.
SC:This is going to sound repetitive but yeah you can hear the vocal yeah I could tell you want Freddie is singing but I'm not in the song, also the orchestra sounds mushed together as in you couldn't pull anyone of them apart.
KZ: The clarity I mean I can tell the Freddie is not using is full ability I could hear the breaths the slight changes in a note, then the orchestra they all sounded seperated the sound stage sounded almost a little cramped (I bet this sounds mind blowing on better equipment.
Honestly I could just try song after song changing to genre's but the KZ ZST are just really clear you get fully immersed into a song and it feels like a private show because you can year everything so well and the wider sound stage. (I didn't really understand what people meant until I did this test)
I've only had them a day so I'm not sure how durable they are.
No product is perfect though an so here is what negatives I can tell you, they're not uncomfortable but I am alway aware I have them on but maybe a foam ear tips might fix that thats about it really my only other things are I now need to either be wearing them until I find a small hardshell case for them and the upgrade cable could be just a bit longer.
Oh and no fault of the ZST's but now I'm aware of this level of clarity I now notice how bad my other headphones are and not only that you can hear details in recordings which previously I couldn't like people breathing on the mic or some have a slight fuzz or white noise in the background.
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Product Description
Yinyoo Audio provides high-quality products for our customers with a keen eye for design and performance. We strive to deliver the better sound quality possible no matter the cost.
KZ ZST In ear monitors enhance the sound quality and exterior again the hybrid technology
1.Exclusive colorful housing by an acoustic resin material
2.Professional division of physical frequency quality tuning technology
3.The standard of independent patent technology silicon tips
4.The lower the internal resistance of the professional wire, The design of human nature
5.A specially designed HD call microphone
6.The armature + dynamic unit sound advantage complementary,give more details of music show
7.congenital advantage, the experience is really HIFI!
8.Driver performance is tough , bass bursts are more powerful
What sound can you heard?
- KZ ZST - crystal clear highs and centered mids for a bass-oriented IEM.
- Nice tight bass, smooth (not dull) mids, and clear highs. Very good sound stage.
- What a wonderful balance with a very present but controlled low end and perfect clarity without being shrill.
- It is very nicely balanced with good clean bass, smooth midrange, and satisfyingly bright highs (without being harsh at all). By the way, the bass is not overpowering at all: it's just natural. But on tracks with heavier bass, or when boosted with an EQ, the ZSTs handle it with aplomb.
This is upgraded new color cable, pls noted.
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How to connect?
Q&A
Complaint: These earphones have no BASS! I should have bought anything else.
Answer: 1.A proper seal is important to get good based from IEMs. Somebody were able to get a good seal with the rubber tips. If want to get more better isolation and bass response, you can try the foam tips on earbuds. (5mm Comply foam tips). 2.If you want more better sound, you can always tweak that on your soundboard EQ.
Complain: These headphones won't stay in my ears.
Answer: Part of the cord is the "hold shape" type cord for a reason. if you have it "hanging" down from your ears you are wearing the earphones incorrectly. You probably need to swap the L and R cables... now get the cable so it exits the earphone "upwards" towards the top front of your ears. the "hold shape" cord will then wrap around the top of your ears. This is a very "stable" shape. and will hold even during rigorous activities.
Complain: Detaches from earbud.
Answer: You probably can try to swap the L and R cables.
What’s in the box.
1 x KZ ZST Earphones
3 x Earbud tips
1 x User manual
NOTICE:
Please lower music volume before connecting earphones with audio devices to avoid earbud's diaphragm damage.
Burn the ear buds in low volume for 24 hours, the sound will be better.
Suggested having a rest for a few minutes after every two hours.
Product features：
- Model Number: KZ ZST
- Driver unit: 1DD 1BA
- Driver Diameter:10mm dynamic
- Impedance: 10ohm
- Sensitivity: 106dB/mW
- Frequency Response: 20Hz-40000Hz
- Length:120cm±5cm
- plug:3.5mm L plug
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| Drivers Per Side | 1BA 1DD | 1DD 1BA | 1DD | 1DD 4BA | 1DD | 1DD 1BA |
| Cavity Material | Metal+resin | resin | resin | Metal | resin | resin |
| Earbuds Type | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 February 2018
Colour Name: PurpleStyle Name: No micVerified Purchase
A great value headphone with nice detailed mid's. Definitely look at these if you're looking for earphones under £40
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 July 2018Colour Name: BlackStyle Name: No micVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 June 2019
Colour Name: BlackStyle Name: No micVerified Purchase