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InEarz Zen 2 & Zen 4 IEMs

InEarz Zen 2 & Zen 4 IEMs

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New from InEars Audio, the Zen 2 and Zen 4 are the culmination of design and technology from three industry leaders. The Zen 2 uses two balanced armature drivers (one low/mid and one high), while the Zen 4 is built with four balanced armatures (two low, one mid, and one high) Read More

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Schwibbles
99
Jan 3, 2019
I've spent some time with the Zen 2 and holy cow... Clarity, for a 2-driver IEM, is off the charts. Build, accessories, comfort, and sound is excellent. I'm surprised more people aren't talking about these. For $300, it's easy to recommend them. There are only 2 caveats that I've found with the sound:
  1. There is some minor sibilance with certain songs. I can't stress the minor part enough. It's not an issue for me but if you're especially treble sensitive then it's something to consider. Treble extension isn't the best I've heard but it's still very good for a 2-driver IEM.
  2. BA bass. With simple music, like many pop songs, the sound is on the warm side of neutral. With busier music, the bass starts to disappear into the background and the sound becomes more neutral. This is an issue with every 1-2 driver BA IEM I've ever heard. The issue starts to fix itself when there are 3 or more drivers. Still, this is also a fairly minor issue and it doesn't exhibit itself as dramatically as other good 2-driver implementations such as in the Jays Q-Jays ($300 USD). Also, bass extension isn't the best. It's good, but not great. The bass, while nice in quantity, has very little impact. This is another thing BA drivers tend to struggle with.
For example, the Zen 2 sounds warm with: Swim - Fickle Friends Hold Steady - Kacey Johansing The Mother We Share - CHVRCHES I O U - You Me At Six The bass and lower midrange start to deplete, making the tonal balance more of a neutral with busier tracks like: Boston - Augustana Come On - Green River Ordinance Not the American Average - Asking Alexandria The Way of the Fist - Five Finger Death Punch Welcome to the Black Parade - My Chemical Romance Disease - Beartooth
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unfundedoak
52
Dec 14, 2018
FYI, for those who are considering the 4s, there's a sale on these at InEarz website that's actually cheaper than the drop.
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I'm not sure what Cha'an Buddhism has to do with earbuds. It would perhaps be more culturally appropriate to call these Catechism 2 and Catechism 4. Or maybe the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost if they are a three way design. These are not IEMs btw. They are earphones or earbuds. IEMs are IN EAR MONITORS as opposed to floor wedges. IEMS are used by musicians, public speakers and sometimes broadcast talent. They are not designed for listening to your iPhone.
edoglas
16
Dec 13, 2018
Calaverasgrandeplenty of IEMs can be driven by DAPs, or even lowly phones
(Edited by moderator AlexPk)
KilosDad
9
Dec 13, 2018
CalaverasgrandeThese are legitimate IEMs, based on the same design as the custom InEarz Audio monitors, but placed into a universal fit shell. They will outperform just about anything on the market, and because of the ADEL Technology, they will be safer for your ears. You can use them with any phone, including the new iPhones with the headphone adapter. Musicians can plug them directly into their wireless belt pack, and audiophiles can plug them into their DAC. They have been tested and proven for live music, audio mixing, and just all around listening enjoyment.
jw12
7
Dec 13, 2018
Any better than noble x?
KilosDad
9
Dec 13, 2018
I would splurge. The 2s are awesome, but the 4s provide a little extra overall range and detail.
jw12
7
Dec 13, 2018
KilosDadYou would have to say that 😀
K.T.N
1264
Sep 23, 2018
I’m very interested in the Zen 4. Unfortunately the budget won’t allow for it this time around.
I hope these will drop again.
bipolarbear528
107
Dec 13, 2018
K.T.NDropped again
shrimpears
14
Sep 22, 2018
Really wish it didn't have ZEN on it with that terrible typeface. Might as well be a tacky yin-yang symbol.
rantng
845
Sep 22, 2018
shrimpearsI was hesitant about this as well, but putting these in your ears will put you in a state of Zen. Sorry, had to say it.
jgp1212
291
Dec 13, 2018
shrimpearsZen don't buy them.
CyrusGuybrush
19
Sep 20, 2018
i feel like I'm going crazy, but it was empire ears who where using the ADEL system last right? does anyone know what happened?
rantng
845
Sep 22, 2018
CyrusGuybrushAt $299, the Zen 2 is the most affordable IEM using the ADEL system. It also happens to be a great IEM.
KilosDad
9
Dec 13, 2018
CyrusGuybrushThis new partnership with InEarz is taking the ADEL Techonology to a whole new level of awesome. That's what 50 years of experience in building in ear electronics will do for you.
Popeil
8
Sep 20, 2018
Why do I keep thinking this is wireless?
TacoHerder
199
Sep 19, 2018
The more I look the more I want.... A bargain deal to get some Adel technology at this price point.
OneLove
2962
Sep 20, 2018
TacoHerder"The more I look the more I want"
It's a trap! :)
BulldogXTRM
0
Sep 18, 2018
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/inearz-zen-2-zen-4-official-tour-thread.880184/
Some impressions for these, really good bang for the buck!
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I've spent some time with the Zen 2 and holy cow... Clarity, for a 2-driver IEM, is off the charts. Build, accessories, comfort, and sound is excellent. I'm surprised more people aren't talking about these. For $300, it's easy to recommend them. There are only 2 caveats that I've found with the sound: There is some minor sibilance with certain songs. I can't stress the minor part enough. It's not an issue for me but if you're especially treble sensitive then it's something to consider. Treble extension isn't the best I've heard but it's still very good for a 2-driver IEM. BA bass. With simple music, like many pop songs, the sound is on the warm side of neutral. With busier music, the bass starts to disappear into the background and the sound becomes more neutral. This is an issue with every 1-2 driver BA IEM I've ever heard. The issue starts to fix itself when there are 3 or more drivers. Still, this is also a fairly minor issue and it doesn't exhibit itself as dramatically as other good 2-driver implementations such as in the Jays Q-Jays ($300 USD). Also, bass extension isn't the best. It's good, but not great. The bass, while nice in quantity, has very little impact. This is another thing BA drivers tend to struggle with. For example, the Zen 2 sounds warm with: Swim - Fickle Friends Hold Steady - Kacey Johansing The Mother We Share - CHVRCHES I O U - You Me At Six The bass and lower midrange start to deplete, making the tonal balance more of a neutral with busier tracks like: Boston - Augustana Come On - Green River Ordinance Not the American Average - Asking Alexandria The Way of the Fist - Five Finger Death Punch Welcome to the Black Parade - My Chemical Romance Disease - Beartooth
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