Project Metavs.ZAS– Sound & Specs Comparison
Comparison Summary:
Project Meta (97% wins)
Absolute Score: 63.6%
ZAS (3% wins)
Absolute Score: 49.5%
Total categories compared: 29
Winner: Project Meta ( leads by 143.1% in direct comparison by points delta )
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.
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Objective Comparison
Facts, details, stuff.
| Attribute | Project Meta | ZAS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | CrinEar | KZ Earphones |
| Country | – | China |
| IEM Description | A debut IEM by Crinacle's CrinEar: a compact, full-aluminum flagship tuned to a “tilted Diffuse Field + bass boost” curve. Delivers vibrant mids, warm sub-bass, and clear treble—crafted for musical accuracy and comfort. | – |
| Price Level | 100 – 500 | < 100 |
| Driver Config | – | Hybrid |
| Driver Types | – | Balanced Armature + Dynamic Driver |
| Shell Material | – | Resin |
| Freq Range | – | – |
| Impedance (Ω) | – | 24 |
| Sensitivity (dB) | – | – |
| Crossover | – | – |
| Cable | – | – |
| Comments | 0 | 0 |
| Visit Count | 86 | 22 |
| External Reviews | 1 | 0 |
Meta Ratings
| ATTRIBUTE | Project Meta | ZAS |
|---|---|---|
| Sound | 7.0 | 5.0 |
| Comfort Fit | 6.5 | 6.0 |
| Build Quality | 6.5 | 4.0 |
| Stock Cable | 6.5 | 4.0 |
| Accessories | 6.0 | 4.0 |
Sound Characteristics
| Characteristic | Project Meta | ZAS |
|---|---|---|
| Sub Bass | 6.0 | 4.5 |
| Bass | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Bass Feel | 6.5 | 5.5 |
| Lower Mids | 6.5 | 5.0 |
| Upper Mids | 5.5 | 4.5 |
| Lower Treble | 7.5 | 5.0 |
| Upper Treble | 6.5 | 5.0 |
| Sound Stage Width | 6.0 | 5.5 |
| Detail | 6.0 | 5.5 |
| Layering | 6.5 | 5.5 |
| Masking | 5.5 | 6.0 |
| Note Weight | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Slam | 6.0 | 4.5 |
| Sibilance | 6.5 | 5.5 |
| Timbre Color | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Tonality | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Texture | 5.5 | 4.5 |
Tonal Signature
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