Project Metavs.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, ZS10 Pro 2 handles layering and imaging subtly more confidently and precisely. For comfort fit, It performs measurably better (8.5 vs 6.5). Craftsmanship-wise, It feels measurably more meticulously assembled, reflecting a level of engineering and attention to detail that elevates the product. Cable-wise, Project Meta is evidently better built, featuring sturdier connectors and less tangling — traits where ZS10 Pro 2 falls slightly short. It's accessories are noticeably better curated, reflecting greater attention to usability, presentation, and value-added content compared to ZS10 Pro 2.

Sound Characteristics

Project Meta delivers n tighter sub-bass response, controlling low-end rumble with more precision than ZS10 Pro 2 (6 vs 5). ZS10 Pro 2 renders bass with a greater punch and separation, where Project Meta sometimes feels bloated (8.5 vs 6). The bass in It feels a more physical and textured, with improved rumble and body compared to Project Meta (9 vs 6.5). The lower midrange on It blends a more smoothly into the bass region, avoiding the disconnect found in Project Meta (7.5 vs 6.5). In the upper mids, It sounds a clearer and more articulate, highlighting vocals and lead instruments better than Project Meta (7.5 vs 5.5). Instruments like violins and brass are portrayed with a more brilliance on It, while Project Meta sounds slightly dull (8.5 vs 7.5). The highest frequencies on It feel a more natural and less rolled-off compared to Project Meta (8 vs 6.5). The stereo field on It feels a wider and more holographic, whereas Project Meta sounds more intimate (6.5 vs 6). It retrieves micro-details d more effectively, revealing nuances that are less apparent in Project Meta (8 vs 6). In complex arrangements, It separates layers c more distinctly, preventing overlap that Project Meta occasionally suffers (9 vs 6.5). It shows a better control of masking effects, maintaining clarity across frequency ranges better than Project Meta (8 vs 5.5). The note presentation is a fuller and more tactile on It, giving instruments a stronger physical presence than Project Meta (8 vs 6). It delivers a stronger slam and physicality, making drums and transients hit harder than Project Meta (8.5 vs 6). Listeners may experience a fewer sharp edges in 'S' and 'T' sounds with Project Meta, whereas ZS10 Pro 2 can get fatiguing (6.5 vs 5). The tone quality of It feels c more organic and true-to-source than the slightly artificial flavor of ZS10 Pro 2 (6 vs 5). Across the frequency range, It stays e more consistent in tonal balance, resulting in a smoother listen than ZS10 Pro 2 (6 vs 5). The grain and surface of instruments are rendered a more vividly by ZS10 Pro 2, while Project Meta feels flatter (8.5 vs 5.5).

Tonal Signature

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