KZ VXS ($55)
I’ll just get this out of the way before I dig deep into KZ VXS review. I am a fan of anything which can replay my music. Many of our buddies in the hobby raise their noses at the thought of true wireless earphones. I hear it often and it is a worthy judgment. However, I have noticed, the audio is getting better as the tech evolves. True Wireless is obviously not at the level of their wired counterparts, as a whole. Though there are some standout TWS iems out there.
I have owned too many TWS to count at this point. I’ve seen most of the best TWS iems and have seen some of the worst. I’ve watched the tech grow from damn near unlistenable to where we are today… taking on even our wired versions of iems. I’m not laughing either. We’ve come a long way. Of course, there are still drawbacks in fidelity like raw dynamic expression and extension or soundstage in general etc. For me personally, I will always place my greatest interests in the wired side of the hobby, but I enjoy TWS quite a lot as well, obviously when out-n-about this style of listening makes the most sense. Of course, if you are reading this then you likely have an inclination towards this ultra-convenient technology as well. Let’s take a look at KZ’s newest set of TWS iems… the “KZ VSX”.
First off, I’d like to thank KZ for sending this unit out for a fair and honest review. It’s good to see companies trusting their product. I hate that I even have to say this, but I have to. I’ll always share exactly my thoughts no matter what and I say what I hear and nothing more. That said, receiving the VXS from KZ was very generous and I appreciate it tremendously.
KZ had created quite a few tws iems at this point and by all metrics they seem to be getting better. Let’s jump into this review so I can share my thoughts on a special budget tws iem.
VXS Pros
-Sound Quality for a budget True Wireless
-Clean & Clear presentation (for a tws)
-Smooth & Relaxed tuning
-Big & controlled low end (for a tws)
-Male Vocals
-Decent extension up top
-Nice looking case/iems
-Low impedance mode
-Gaming / Movies are great (Gaming mode)
-Passive noise isolation
VXS Cons
-Lacks shimmer in female vocals (1-3K dip)
-Midrange a bit recessed (subjective)
-Instrument Separation
-Bass can drown out other areas
-Battery Life is only 5 hours at best
-No volume controls
-Case is a bit bulky
-Lacks features
-Phone Calls could be better (serviceable)
-Tiny Nozzle (for tip-swapping)
-No App
Sources
-Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus
-Samsung Galaxy Z-Fold 4
-IPad 2018
Later Comparisons
–Soundpeats Mini Pro –Tribit Flybuds C1 –Soundpeats H1 –AKG N-400NC
Notes: Real quick I want to mention that I did not use EQ at all for the review. I listen mainly on my Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ using Apt-x. I use UAPP on bit perfect as my audio player on Android. Or I use Poweramp without EQ. BTW, Poweramp is my ultimate recommendation for listening to Bluetooth (not for wired), it is just better, louder, more dynamic. Uapp simply has my entire library at the moment. I also tip-rolled using some Cambridge Melomania Touch Ear-tips as they are very firm and very shallow and can fit in the VXS Case well.
Packaging/Accessories
The packaging and accessories are very bare boned with the VXS. For $55 I wouldn’t really expect very much. In the mail I received a small white box with a clear plastic circle on top so I could see the case and earbuds within. Inside the box I got three pairs of ear-tips and a USB Type-C small cord. Not much going on as far as accessories but that’s okay.
KZ VXS Driver Configuration
The KZ VXS is a Single Dynamic Driver TWS iem which sports a very impressive sound. It is a 10mm customized Composite Molecular Diaphragm Single Dynamic to be exact. I’m not quite sure if this Driver has been used by KZ in the past but it has a great sound to it and replays the entire spectrum very nicely.
Look
The VXS have a very “IEM’ish” type look… which I totally dig. We are beginning to see this more often of late. The VXS have a similar shape to the KZ ZAS or DQ6 for example. They are quite big but also very ergonomic and hug my ear perfectly. I like that KZ added the logo, as well as some raised lines on the Faceplate to add texture for touch controls. Somehow it helps in tapping the correct area, so you are not getting any ghost taps. Anyways, the look is slick and the way they sit in my ear doesn’t protrude like I’m freaking Frankenstein or something. They are well designed aesthetically.
As for the case, I am not really a fan of the bulky style. You’ll see in my pictures that it is a bit larger and not as pocket friendly as most TWS iem cases. I do like the look of the case a lot, however. I love that you can see the buds chilling through the clear plastic. Still, I don’t really like it for the simple reason that it is just a hair too large. I still bring it out with me, but I’d like it if it were a bit smaller.
Features
SOC Chip
The KZ VXS features Bluetooth 5.2 using Qualcomm’s QCC3040 chip. There are many chips within the wireless world and this one is nice as it supports Apt-X, AAC as well as SBC audio codecs. Obviously Apt-X is the way to go here with its 320 KBS. Apt-X audio codec supports 16- or 24-bit audio with sampling rates up to 48Khz. If you are an IOS user (Apple), the AAC transmission is actually very nice on this set as well. I briefly used an iPad 2018 to test out the AAC and everything sounded great.
Battery Life
Battery life on the VXS is less than desirable. Especially when considering that these batteries have a shelf life. You will most likely begin to see some deterioration/degradation of the batteries within 2 years. This set is rated at around 5 hrs. Kz also says that you can achieve 25 hours in total using the case. Depending on what volume you listen at, or if you use low latency mode, or full power mode (High Gain) the battery will dip a bit. If using any of those modes, I’d expect closer to 3.5-4 hrs.
Granted, I don’t know how many people will jam out that long and not put the earbuds back in their case. I’ve owned roughly one hundred tws and I’ve never needed any more than that. That said, this is low. This is 2022!! Listen, I can live with 5 hours but I’m not happy about it. That’s not just low, that’s low-low. Anyways, I haven’t run the battery down yet, so I guess it doesn’t affect me that bad. However, sets like the Edifier Tws1 Pro for example can get 13 hours on a charge and cost $10 less. This is one example of about 50 in the top of my head right now which achieve better results. That said, the 25 hours using the case is pretty nice to have.
High Gain
Tap the left earbud three times and what you get is called “Full Power Mode” or in other words… High Gain. Using this does bring battery life down a bit but there is a very audible bump in dynamics and stage. It sounds as though all areas of the spectrum just get a bump. If anyone owns the KZ AZ09 Pro, then you may know what I mean as it is similar to that bump in power. It is a nice feature with only very few tws sporting it. One other was the Nura Nuratrue. Of course, that costs around $200.
Latency
Another feature which is very useful is the “Gaming Mode” or low latency mode… same thing. KZ says the VXS can go as low as 40ms of latency using this mode. FYI, the human eye can’t see 40ms and I haven’t noticed any lip-syncing issues during my usage. Again, at the expense of battery life you can enjoy fantastic latency. I can’t spot any lag at all while watching movies or shows. Whether it’s on YouTube using 1080p HD videos or watching Netflix there is no lag. One other note…even without this mode I can’t spot a difference for videos. Apt-X is known for great latency and this set is no different.
How about for gaming?
As far as gaming goes, so long as you are playing more casual games and as long as everything isn’t too crazy you will not experience lag. Obviously, Gaming will be best suited with the “Gaming Mode” turned on. Doing so will help tremendously for latency in your gaming session. There is the slightest delay at times in first person shooter games, but I could see how one could play for a while and not be bothered by it. It isn’t all the time either. I do notice it at times though, so it has to be mentioned. I will say this though, not many TWS can keep up with huge 1st person shooter games like Call of Duty types.
Other Notable Features
A couple other features worth mentioning is CVC noise reduction for use in phone calls. I have to admit that I didn’t think that phones calls were that great on the VXS. They are usable and serviceable but just not crystal clear. CVC noise reduction is supposed to attenuate outside noises and center in on the phone call. Truly though, every tws on earth (I’m kind of joking) has this feature, however some implement it better than others. In fact, some specialize in this feature. Not KZ on this set.
KZ states that you can go about 15 meters between the earbuds and the device before loss of transmission. I have a few floors to my house, and I can go from the upstairs to my basement… almost. Honestly though for the most part I always have my phone on me, so this isn’t ever really a problem.
Long press for 2 seconds to activate your phones digital assistant. I’ve never used this really except when driving but… it’s there. I know that this is a must for many people who are used to using their digital assistant.
Where’s the App KZ?
This next one is a lack of a notable feature. Unfortunately, KZ did not create an app for this set. I love an app to firmware upgrade, EQ to the buds themselves, change button layout etc. So that would have been great. Many other tws which cost less have an app. Not a deal breaker but still it would have been cool to see.
Button Layout / Controls
The Tap controls have pretty much everything you need. Play/pause, last track and skip, digital assistant, high gain and gaming mode. These are all from the buds themselves. There is a big “BUT” coming though… But… what absolutely stinks is the fact that KZ chose to leave out volume controls. So, all volume will have to be performed on your device. Not the worst thing but it’s something I always desire in a TWS.
The controls are sensitive and react pretty well to taps on the Faceplate. A few times I’ve had to re-think where I am tapping but the raised lines on the Faceplate do help to hit the mark of the touch sensor. No real issue with controls as they are very reactive and normally interpret my touches correctly.
Sound Impressions
The VXS have a clean warmth to them which took me back a bit. I’ve had other KZ models along with a plethora of other TWS over the years and I gotta say… this set competes with the best in the price point… without the shadow of a doubt. In fact, I will confidently go a step further and state that the VXS compete with sets in higher price points fairly easily. Only with other V-shaped TWS iems though.
Like I said, I hear a V-shaped sound with an emphasis in the low-end and in the treble area. The Midrange is nice as there is a recession, but it isn’t too drastic. The mid-bass seems to take its dive before it too harshly effects the Mids. The treble has good extension for a TWS at this price as well. All in all, this is a warm replay with some air to it (for a TWS). It isn’t cramped and congested too badly and really does well against the competition.
The VXS are Loud!
One more observation, these are some of the loudest TWS that I’ve ever tried. This is normally a huge gripe for me. I get very irritated when TWS iems have a very low volume. I want headroom and headroom is what you get here. Especially in high gain, yet even without using high gain they are still some of the loudest I’ve tested. Also, the sound doesn’t distort like most TWS iems at higher volumes. Granted I never took them to 100%. I applaud KZ for not skimping on volume level, well done!
Bass
Sub-Bass
The sub-bass is pretty darn deep. Yet not deep like most mass produced tws. I hear actual texture and the transient response here is actually quicker than it is slow, with a nice atmospheric decay for a thicker bass region. The sound can get pretty guttural and can really give good haptic feedback in this region. “Paradigm” by The Head & the Heart is always one of my go-to deep bass tracks because the bass line begins instantly, which is great for testing. Anyways, the bass reaches almost eyeball tickling levels while remaining tight enough and not becoming flabby.
Mid-Bass
The Mid-bass slams. Simple as that. It hits hard and with very good impact. There is also texture and tactile imagery when listening on this set. There isn’t any hollow or pillowy bass here. KZ knows what they are doing when tuning a tws set. Give it some bass. However, a lot of bass doesn’t have to mean sloppy bass. Also, I don’t hear too much encroachment into the midrange. No bloat or too much coloration of the lower midrange. I haven’t looked at the frequency graph, but this is a nice tuning.
Bass as a whole
This is the type of bass is what I like, especially when working, or out at the store, working out etc. It’s warm, it’s tight enough and it has good enough texture. I am writing this in the mindset of TWS here people. I guess we should all temper our expectations. That said, for a TWS the bass is dynamic and not overkill. That’s a huge plus. It’s just enough and you may even want to EQ the mid-bass down a couple DBs. Not the most articulate of bass regions but for a $57 tws iem the bass is very nice. If there is a gripe at all it may be that the bass can slightly cover other areas of the spectrum on certain bass dominant tracks. This is not a neutral lovers set, let’s just get that straight. It does happen though.
Midrange
Lower Mids
The midrange is recessed a bit in typical V-shaped fashion. The low end doesn’t Intrude very much into the lower mids however. I hear a pretty clear sounding male vocal. There is decent weight to males in this region which is something that I look for. Details aren’t exactly mind blowing but I didn’t expect them to be. Anyways, males sound nice for a TWS and sound hair colored from the low end but nothing which is an issue.
Upper Mids
Females don’t have quite the shimmer I’d like. They aren’t completely lacking as they are forward enough but slightly lack the shine to a female vocal. I hear a warm and slightly relaxed female vocal. I would maybe like a couple more Db’s around 1.5-3k. That said, there is very nice clarity in female voices, and they do have good energy. Females note weight is full as they aren’t thin sounding at all as they do have good emotional presence to them. They simply lack a bit of sparkle but honestly for what the VXS are for, I really don’t mind this area. You don’t have the sparkle, but the energy is true enough while not sounding all together bland. Females sound nice actually.
Instruments sound as they should to the degree that we can expect from the Apt-X audio codec and a fairly well tuned tws. Separation isn’t the greatest, but I’ll cover more in that later. I hear no shout or piercing in the Midrange. I don’t hear any BA timbre and I don’t hear any sibilance. All in all, the Midrange does have an open enough feel for a tws and especially at the price point. Not bad at all.
Treble
The treble region is actually quite nice for me. There is a nice extension up top with notable small dips and spikes. The treble adds some levity yet still renders itself warmer in tonality. Some details do come out in this area as it isn’t so congested and is pretty resolute and with good clarity for what the VXS are.
Instruments come through clear and vivid and with ample weight to add some believability to the replay. Cymbals have a good enough body to show representation. They don’t sound “tisky” and sheened out like many do. Of course, a lot depends on the emphasis of this area within the recording. For instance, in “In Bloom” by Nirvana the cymbals replayed within the 1st twenty seconds are clear, clean and give a solid chisk to the sound. Then I put on “Wild Blue” by John Mayer and the cymbals are withdrawn a bit, lighter and with less body. Another point to make is cymbals don’t always replay only in the treble region. Cymbal body can be found in the Midrange as well depending on the recording.
The presence region isn’t overly elevated but still has life there. Also, the air region in the upper treble makes a nice showing to me. For a tws there is more extension than many at the price point and even price points above the VXS. I can say without the shadow of a doubt that the treble is forward enough to give a boost in brightness while sounding decently detailed. These are not tuned to be detail monsters yet are sufficient at illuminating some macro details to the surface. Also, these are still True Wireless which is already a knock-on detail and hopefully that doesn’t get lost on you as you read this.
Soundstage/Separation/Imaging/Details
Soundstage
The stage is not the largest out there, even as far as TWS is concerned. There is a slightly cramped feeling at times. Possibly a bit below average width, average height and decent depth. Casually listening I don’t think many will take notice but if you are a soundstage freak, well, what are you listening to TWS for? I’m kidding obviously, as there are some TWS with nice big stages. As a whole the soundstage is not what I would call lacking or lop-sided or anything close to a negative, again, unless of course you are a… soundstage freak. In that case these won’t be for you. The stage makes sense however, it just isn’t an expansive coliseum.
Separation
Separation really isn’t too noticeably bad but in tracks with a lot of commotion and congestion there is some slight blending of sounds. Again, casual listening or listening while running or cleaning etc. I don’t think this will be noticeable.
Imaging
I can mostly pick apart where elements of a stage are pretty easily. In fact, I’d say that the VXS is a bit better at partitioning off instruments and voices than most true wireless iems. KZ has been at this true wireless game for some time now and it shows with the KZ VXS. Imaging is pretty much on point. Like I said, the only time things get a bit mashed up is in heavily congested tracks.
Details
Details across the board are above average. Some areas shine brighter than others, namely the treble area. The VXS does a commendable job for a true wireless at illuminating smaller details. Not the best I’ve heard but very far from the worst. True wireless iems are at an immediate disadvantage against their wired counterparts due to codec limitations yet still I’ve heard some very detailed replays from some very nice sounding TWS iems, so it can be done. As far as the VXS is concerned, they rate high in my book against TWS in their price point.
Comparisons
Soundpeats Mini Pro ($53)
The Soundpeats Mini Pro is a standout set of TWS which regularly is sold at a discount. In fact, I purchased these for $25. The SMP has a single 10mm Bio-compound diaphragm Driver. They have great Hybrid ANC reducing noise to 36db, a decent Transparency Mode as well. It runs on Qualcomm QCC3040 and uses up to Apt-X Adaptive (Fluctuates bitrate up to 470kbs) which trumps the regular Apt-X of the VXS. It has CVC 8.0 for much better phone calls. Also, it has better battery life of 7 hours and 5 hours with ANC turned on. The SMP has a great app as well. The SMP is loaded with features for cheap.
I am here for sound however, and when it comes to how these two sound against each other the VXS is simply better in my opinion. The SMP has a V-shaped sound profile with emphasis in the mid bass as well as upper-mids and lower-treble. Even with the emphasis the VXS straight demolishes the SMP as far as extension, authority, texture and clarity. Not even close.
The midrange has better resolution on the VXS. Also I hear weightier notes with better dynamic oomph. I’d say the SMP has a more 2D sound which isn’t a good thing. Treble is more controlled on the VXS as well. Timbre on the SMP is less natural with a metallic sheen at times. I’ll be honest the VXS is simply better to my ears all the way around and frankly it’s not even close. The VXS sound way closer to a wired set than the SMP. Truthfully the SMP are actually considered pretty darn good for cheaper TWS iems. That statement alone should give you a grasp on how nice the VXS sound… it’s not close.
I like the fit of both but prefer the monitor shape of the VXS more. Truthfully the VXS almost cancels out the same amount of noise as well, simply with its passive noise isolation. The SMP is still better in that regard however, pertaining to isolation. Calls are much better on the SMP and having an app is such a huge benefit in my eyes. Build, looks, durability all go to the VXS. This goes to the VXS for me as I care almost solely on Sound Quality.
Tribit Flybuds C1 ($59-$70)
The Tribit Flybuds C1 are something of an unsung tws iem. Granted there is an endless sea of tws on the market making it easy to get lost in. Within the TWS community however the C1s are well known for their great sound quality. The C1s do lack many features as Tribit though. These are stem style with good looks decorated with a tough looking red faux grill on the back, shorter stem and durable hard plastic. Tribit uses a single 6mm Dynamic Driver that I do not know the material of. They have Apt-X, AAC and SBC as their on board codec. CVC 8.0 for phone calls as well. They have Bluetooth 5.2 along with a Qualcomm QCC3040 chip. Connection is fantastic, calls are fantastic, looks are pretty nice and they are durable feeling. Oh, and they also have an app for EQ changes, Firmware updates etc.
How do they compare to the KZ VXS sonically? If there was one set which I figured would give the VXS a run for its money, in my mind this is one of them. With their V-shaped profile, tight but nice bass and decent extension up top they were lauded for their sound quality amongst reviewers as well as myself.
The VXS has a much deeper bass with better texture. The C1 has less of an emphasis in the low end as they are a bit tighter and speedier. The VXS simply have more oomph and slam and do so in a more authoritative manner. Really the VXS are more dynamic across the board. Again, note weight is more realistic and emotional where the C1 are drier in places and thin in delivery and come across more analytical. Vocals on the VXS stand out more and they come across cleaner. Soundstage is more authentic on the VXS with a more realistic and dynamic harmonic expression. The VXS are also better as far as details are concerned as well.
The C1s outdo the VXS on phone calls and battery life by a country mile. The C1 gets 12 hours per charge and 50 hours in total using the case. Also, the C1s don’t sound bad by any stretch but they are simply outclassed by the VXS. Latency is good on both sets, but gaming is much better on the VXS using low latency gaming mode. For me, the VXS are the better TWS iem.
Soundpeats H1 ($79)
The Soundpeats H1 have been well received pretty much across the board for their good sound quality as well as great battery life. The H1 are a Dual Driver Hybrid with a matte finish, black shell and tan/silver Faceplates using a nice soft rubber material and are shaped much like an iem. They are slick looking but not slick to the touch as the rubber finish does well to help me hold onto the H1 without dropping. I’d take the build of the H1 any day over the VXS.
So yes, the H1 features one 8.6mm single Dynamic Driver along with a single Knowles Balanced Armature Driver. The H1 incorporates a Qualcomm QCC3040 chipset running Bluetooth 5.2. They have fantastic Battery life at 10 hours on a full charge and 40 hours in total using the case. H1 uses Apt-X Adaptive, Apt-X, AAC and SBC as their onboard audio codecs. They have four mics using CVC 8.0 noise cancellation for phone calls. They also have a great game mode for low latency gaming and feature wireless charging. One more thing, the H1 has a nice app to change custom EQ settings or you can use different Soundpeats preset EQ settings. The app has an adaptive EQ as well which goes by the listeners hearing abilities.
I still hear a deeper and more robust low end on the VXS but texture and layering of this area is about on par with the H1. Sub bass has a more tactile haptic vibration on the VXS but I do think the H1 has a cleaner low-end. Also please dont confuse me, the H1 has an awesome and deep bass which sounds absolutely fantastic with nice separation in this area. As far as the mid-range goes, note weight goes to the VXS in the lower mids, clarity and a more natural timbre goes to the VXS.
Details however come through a bit better in my opinion on the H1. Both are not so recessed to sound far off or distant and neither sound veiled. Females sound more natural on the H1 and a bit more forward. Note weight still remains heavier on the VXS. Both sets have nice extensions up top with the VXS having a bit more shimmer while the H1 do have a hair better control of the treble region.
The H1 is a hint more warm of a replay and both sound open and dynamic. Details are illuminated well enough on both sets but I’d probably say the H1 brings them to the surface only slightly better, but I am splitting hairs. The difference is minimal at best. These are both very nice in the sound quality department. If I had to choose one, simply in terms of sound quality I would actually go with the VXS. I may take this statement back later. The replay is a tad more emotional and weighted with a more dynamic expression to the sound. I simply hear more oomph with a more robust and weightier sound throughout the entire mix.
The H1 wins out in every other regard. Battery doubles (10 hrs), calls are much better and the H1 has an app which is fantastic. If I were to choose an everyday bud, between these two the H1 are simply a better set all-around. Build quality is top notch on the H1 (Both cases aren’t built all that great), and they can go as long as the listener can without completely draining the battery.
AKG N-400NC ($149)
This is a little unfair of me to do, but I’m doing it anyway. I’m only writing this as if price didn’t matter and just in terms of sound quality. The AKG N-400NC is a beast of a set which are absolutely loaded with features and built extremely well with a premium feel. Originally these were $300 on the AKG website, however that was a couple years ago.
The N400 sports a single 8.6 High Sensitivity Dynamic Driver sitting in an all-metal acoustic chamber. They have very good ANC even against today’s standards. The N400 are completely waterproof, have wireless charging, fast charging, an awesome Ambient Mode as well as Talk-Through Mode, full touch controls and full custom EQ and EQ presets which are all available in the app. There is too much to jot down here about AKG’s app but it has everything you’d ever want in an app.
The only place where the N400 lacks is in the audio codec dept. The N400 only offers AAC and SBC codecs. This is where I would normally go through my speech as to why codecs rarely ever matter as it’s more important that the drivers and tech within the buds are implemented well and the iems are tuned well. I will spare you all of that. Just know that the AAC on the N400 sounds fantastic. Oh yeah and the battery life is only 6 hours, with only an additional 6 hours using the case. That is not that much…at all.
Concerning sound quality, these two are closer in general sound quality than they are further apart. The N400 adopts an almost perfectly represented Harman curve versus the V-shaped tuning of the VXS. Straight up, the VXS has a deeper and fuller low-end yet slightly lacks the refinement which you’ll find on the N400. I enjoy the slam of the N400, but it just doesn’t hit as hard or as deep. Vocals sound better to me on the N400 with a more lifelike timbre and better control. Midrange on the N400 has more shimmer and sparkle without any fatigue which adds an airiness that the VXS cannot match. The treble region has great extension on both sets but there is a bit more shine on the N400 with a proper slope through the upper regions. Details come through about the same in this area, but I still hear better control and clarity on the N400.
I’d say the N400 won all the way through, except in one metric, and it’s an important one. The VXS slays the N400 in all around dynamics. There is such a fun and full and feet tapping sound to the VXS that it’s hard for me to deny them. It has a bigger low end with deeper basses which growl meaner, are more guttural and sonorous in replay. I hear better note weight on the VXS across the mix which adds a certain life to voices and instruments which the N400s just can’t replicate. There is simply more raw power in the VXS sound. Also, there is much better volume out the gate on the VXS.
For the most part however, the N400 is just better. The N400 kills the VXS in build quality. Both the buds and the case on the N400 are so very premium and well-constructed that it isn’t really even a competition. They bludgeon the VXS in features and raw tuning. Yet still the VXS hold their own if you are looking for the more fun iem. Battery life isnt a crazy win for the N400 with only an hour difference between the two. I think for everyday use it isn’t very close however as the N400 can simply do more.
Conclusion
To wrap up this very long and drawn-out review I have to again thank Tyvan Lam and KZ for supplying me with this very nice set of true wireless iems. I truly had no idea I would like them as much as I have. The KZ VXS does not have the perfect tuning, but it still has nice energy and a very dynamic expression. What they do have is a more vivacious and powerful sound which is rarely seen in TWS under $200. To be honest the VXS is actually inching closer to a wired sound considering the power within its delivery. Please do not confuse that last sentence, I did not say that the KZ VXS is comparable, but it is inching closer. At this budget price the VXS are very nice indeed.
I have to say that anyone who doesn’t need all the bells and whistles and extra tech or an app, but instead you simply care about great sound quality at a budget price, then I recommend the KZ VXS. If a V-shaped tuning with plumped up bass which doesn’t overshadow the rest of the spectrum is your bag…well then…this is a set for you. The VXS isn’t perfectly tuned, and I seriously hope that none of you were under the impression that I would report such a thing. What I can report is a very well done TWS set which most certainly punches above its price point as far as sound quality is concerned.
I want to ask anyone reading to please check out other reviews and seek out other opinions about the KZ VXS. We are all different. Our devices may have differences, our ears are different, our likes and dislikes may be different among many other variables. It’s always good to read or watch other viewpoints.
Okay friends, the review of the KZ VXS is complete. I want to thank anyone who has read this far. I truly hope that my review of this set helps some of you with a purchasing decision. Please take good care.