Description
KZ ZEX Pro
A tribrid in-ear monitor combining an electrostatic-type driver, a dual-magnetic dynamic driver, and a balanced armature in one earpiece - a first for KZ at this price point, tuned to the bright side of neutral.
Quick Snapshot
Why You'll Love It
A tribrid in-ear monitor combining an electrostatic-type driver, a dual-magnetic dynamic driver, and a balanced armature in one earpiece - a first for KZ at this price point, tuned to the bright side of neutral.
Three Driver Technologies, Not Two
A Different Kind Of V-Shape
Aviation-Grade Materials
The KZ Standard
KZ (Knowledge Zenith) is a Chinese in-ear monitor specialist founded in 2008 in Dongguan by Keith Yue, a former Audio-Technica engineer, and Zen Li, a Western-trained classical musician. What began as a Taobao storefront in 2010 became a formally promoted brand in 2013, and KZ's breakthrough moment came in 2016, when its ZST model sold 10,000 units in 15 days. The company has since shipped to 128 countries and become one of the most recognized names in budget-to-midrange in-ear monitors, known for pushing driver technology - like the tribrid setup here - further than its price point would suggest.
Engineered With Purpose
Three Driver Technologies, Not Two
A 6.8mm electret electrostatic-type unit joins a 10mm dual-magnetic dynamic driver and a 30095 balanced armature in each earpiece - a tribrid configuration that's a first for KZ at this price point.
A Cable Built To Match
A silver-plated double flat cable connects through a 0.75mm 2-pin detachable connector, terminating in a gold-plated right-angle 3.5mm plug.
Aviation-Grade Materials
An aviation-grade zinc alloy faceplate is paired with a skin-friendly resin cavity, built for durability without sacrificing comfort against the ear.
Specifications
| Driver Configuration | Tribrid - Electrostatic + Dynamic + Balanced Armature |
| Electrostatic-Type Driver | 6.8mm Electret |
| Dynamic Driver | 10mm, Dual-Magnetic |
| Balanced Armature | 30095, High-Frequency |
| Sound Signature | Bright Of Neutral, Elevated Sub-Bass |
| Impedance | 25 Ohms |
| Sensitivity | 104dB |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz-40kHz |
| Faceplate | Aviation-Grade Zinc Alloy |
| Cavity | Skin-Friendly Resin |
| Connector | 0.75mm 2-Pin |
| Cable | Silver-Plated, Double Flat, ~120cm |
| Plug | 3.5mm, Right-Angle, Gold-Plated |
| Ear Tips | 3x Silicone (Included) |
Compare Models
| Spec | Krila | This Kit ZEX Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Configuration | 1DD + 1BA (Hybrid) | Electrostatic + 1DD + 1BA (Tribrid) |
| Tuning | 4-Level Switch | Fixed |
| Impedance | 28-36 Ohms | 25 Ohms |
| Sensitivity | 106+/-3dB | 104dB |
| Faceplate | Metal Alloy | Aviation-Grade Zinc Alloy |
| Connector | 0.75mm 2-Pin (QDC) | 0.75mm 2-Pin |
Krila and ZEX Pro sit at different points in KZ's hybrid-to-tribrid range: Krila is a 2-driver hybrid with hands-on tuning control via its switch, while ZEX Pro adds a third driver technology (electrostatic) for a more layered, technically ambitious sound with a fixed tuning.