IER-Z1Rvs.ZS10 Pro 2

Sound & Specs Comparison

Information

Both IEMs are widely regarded in the audiophile community. See how they differ in terms of sub-bass response, upper mids, clarity, and overall tonality. Spider charts and rating breakdowns included.

Objective Comparison

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Meta Ratings

Especially for complex musical passages, IER-Z1R handles layering and imaging markedly more confidently and precisely. For comfort fit, ZS10 Pro 2 performs markedly better (8.5 vs 6.8). From the connector housings to the shell seams, IER-Z1R demonstrates markedly tighter tolerances and higher production standards. Cable-wise, It is notably better built, featuring sturdier connectors and less tangling — traits where ZS10 Pro 2 falls slightly short. Compared to ZS10 Pro 2, the overall accessory offering from It is materially more aligned with the expectations of discerning audiophiles.

Sound Characteristics

IER-Z1R delivers overwhelmingly deeper and more extended sub-bass, reaching lower frequencies with greater authority than ZS10 Pro 2 (9 vs 5). It enhances basslines with s more energy and grip, giving them a livelier feel compared to ZS10 Pro 2 (9 vs 8.5). The lower midrange on It blends a more smoothly into the bass region, avoiding the disconnect found in ZS10 Pro 2 (8.5 vs 7.5). In the upper mids, It sounds a clearer and more articulate, highlighting vocals and lead instruments better than ZS10 Pro 2 (8.5 vs 7.5). It offers a greater shimmer and nuance in the lower treble, revealing micro-details that ZS10 Pro 2 misses (9 vs 8.5). It captures ambient cues and reverbs a more precisely through its upper treble, enhancing spatial perception over ZS10 Pro 2 (9.5 vs 8). The stereo field on It feels s wider and more holographic, whereas ZS10 Pro 2 sounds more intimate (10 vs 6.5). With m higher resolution, It allows finer textures and room ambiance to shine more than ZS10 Pro 2 (9.5 vs 8). Track elements feel s more isolated and clean on It, offering clearer focus than ZS10 Pro 2 (9.5 vs 9). Instruments remain intelligible on It even during busy sections, showing a better handling of masking than ZS10 Pro 2 (9 vs 8). The note presentation is a fuller and more tactile on It, giving instruments a stronger physical presence than ZS10 Pro 2 (9 vs 8). It hits with a more authority during transients, creating a more explosive effect than ZS10 Pro 2 (9 vs 8.5). Listeners may experience overwhelmingly fewer sharp edges in 'S' and 'T' sounds with It, whereas ZS10 Pro 2 can get fatiguing (9.5 vs 5). The tone quality of It feels overwhelmingly more organic and true-to-source than the slightly artificial flavor of ZS10 Pro 2 (9.5 vs 5). Across the frequency range, It stays overwhelmingly more consistent in tonal balance, resulting in a smoother listen than ZS10 Pro 2 (9 vs 5). Subtle ridges and granularity are conveyed s more clearly on It, adding life that ZS10 Pro 2 doesn’t quite match (9 vs 8.5).

Tonal Signature

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