KZ ZST X Hybrid Noise Cancelling Earphone

KZ ZST X Hybrid Noise Cancelling Earphone

The KZ ZST X shell is mostly unchanged from the original ZST. It’s currently available in 3 colours: black, cyan and purple. The shells are acrylic and pseudo-custom in shape. VST X is printed in a large typeface on the faceplate in silver colour. Just like the previous version, the KZ ZST X Earphone is a dual-driver hybrid with one 10mm dynamic driver and one balanced armature driver. It has 0.75mm 2-pin connectors similar to other KZ models. Overall the build quality feels good for an earphone at this price point. In terms of comfort, the ZST X is great and fits naturally in my ears. I can wear these earphones easily for hours at a time without experiencing any discomfort or hot spots. Noise isolation is decent and about average for this type of shell.

Cable: The KZ masters have decided to bless us with an upgraded high-purity silver-plated cable. Although it shares some of the shortcomings of the old brown cable (like no chin slider), it handles better and in my opinion, looks a lot nicer too.

At the top are the opaque 2-pin connector housings followed by pre-formed ear guides. The Y-split and right-angled 3.5mm plug share the same opaque appearance as the connector housings making the design look cohesive. It’s a pretty decent cable, to be honest, especially considering the sub $20 price of the earphones.

Sound

The KZ ZST X has a very lively V-shaped sound with good detail retrieval. It has boosted bass and treble levels but the vocals are not overly recessed and are a definite improvement in that regard compared to the original ZST. It has a fun tuning but one that still impresses when it comes under scrutiny.