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[Fulcrum29]

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Almost all IEMs on Takealot are overpriced. Rather, look to Marshall's or Bothners; there are some others too. This is talking about KZ in-ears. Otherwise, Amazon and AliExpress are the places to go.

I see Bothners is listing the KZ ZS10 Pro 2 at R801, not bad at all. Oh, Marshall's have it at R800. I don't know what their minimum spend is though.

 

[Fulcrum29]

The qkz were cheap on temu, but did come with a case, the KZs didnt but those you can disconnect the buds from the cable. The QKZ also had plastic ear strips.
I mean for R60 they are really good.

For R60 it is a bargain. It is probably better than all wireless in-ear models priced under R1 000.

 

[Lupus]

For R60 it is a bargain. It is probably better than all wireless in-ear models priced under R1 000.

I wouldn't go that far, they don't have the same upper as some good wireless earbuds have. The KZs can be

 

[Fulcrum29]

I wouldn't go that far, they don't have the same upper as some good wireless earbuds have. The KZs can be

I did a quick read up on them, the QKZ AK6's. For what do they retail here, R200? I don't even know what is available in that price class. Sometimes people ask me what I would recommend and I dunno what to answer. The short answer is usually the CCA CRA (new version), but I don't think it is a good in-ear to start out with though an okay carry around.

First impressions with any in-ear, headphone or so don't really validate it; it takes time to get used to them.

From personal experience, most budget, like sub $20 in-ears, can be tremendously improved by upgrading the ear tips, and avoiding mic cables. Rather get a separate typec cable with mic when needed.

 

[Lupus]

I did a quick read up on them, the QKZ AK6's. For what do they retail here, R200? I don't even know what is available in that price class. Sometimes people ask me what I would recommend and I dunno what to answer. The short answer is usually the CCA CRA (new version), but I don't think it is a good in-ear to start out with though an okay carry around.

First impressions with any in-ear, headphone or so don't really validate it; it takes time to get used to them.

From personal experience, most budget, like sub $20 in-ears, can be tremendously improved by upgrading the ear tips, and avoiding mic cables. Rather get a separate typec cable with mic when needed.

Yeah the QKZ did take getting some used to

 

[Fulcrum29]

I am currently considering saving up to get a Simgot EA500 LM. I have only heard good things, but it is pricey, and priced very close to a headphone that I have on my wishlist. My next audio buy will likely be a K11 which is priced slightly higher than the EA500 LM. Crazy. I can only get one, and that will likely be over December.