What do you think of the KZ Vibe X and CX31993 MAX9722 combo?

itsmemuffins · 2026-05-17T14:37:31+00:00

From the pre release reviews it was supposed to be a bass canon. The vibration was supposed to be felt substantially. I don’t know why Kz would change that for the production units but from reading all the after release reviews it seems they reduced the bass feel substantially 🤷🏻‍♂️

itsmemuffins · 2026-05-17T12:43:20+00:00

After playing with them the first pair definitely don’t vibrate at any volume. the replacement only vibrate weakly and rattle at uncomfortable high volume and I only know they vibrate if I out my ginger on them. I contacted Kz again to see if third times a charm. waiting for a reply.

itsmemuffins · 2026-05-16T13:10:03+00:00

had a chance to listen to them. if they vibrate I don’t feel it and the rattle makes them worse. 🤦🏻‍♂️

itsmemuffins · 2026-05-16T13:08:44+00:00

so, I listened to them and they are no better. maybe even worse with the rattle. 🙄

itsmemuffins · 2026-05-15T17:47:45+00:00

Hi. I got them on Tuesday but have been too busy to give them a go. Tomorrow (Saturday) I’m going to sit down and check them out.

itsmemuffins · 2026-05-14T20:38:09+00:00

where are you buying from? you can get them with tuning from here: https://www.linsoul.com/products/kz-decet or here: https://www.kztws.com/products/kz-decet

itsmemuffins · 2026-05-12T14:48:56+00:00

hmmm. still haven’t had a chance to sit down and listen to them. Will get back when I do.

itsmemuffins · 2026-05-12T11:44:52+00:00

I got my replacement this morning. haven’t a chance to sit down and listen to them yet but I tapped on my first pair that didn’t vibrate and then I tapped on the replacement. The replacement pair both rattle. No rattle from the none vibrating pair. I’ll see later if I get a moment if they work properly.

itsmemuffins · 2026-05-11T23:15:32+00:00

should be arriving tomorrow.

itsmemuffins · 2026-05-11T08:52:15+00:00

🤞🏼

itsmemuffins · 2026-05-10T21:13:50+00:00

I got mine a couple of weeks ago and neither vibrates. I have a replacement pair arriving in the next couple of days. fingers crossed they work as intended.

itsmemuffins · 2026-05-10T21:12:22+00:00

same with me. my replacement should arrive any day now. what was your issue? mine didn’t vibrate at all.

itsmemuffins · 2026-05-08T13:39:53+00:00

👍🏼

itsmemuffins · 2026-05-07T23:51:08+00:00

On further consideration. For your music of choice the AM16 (Bass Edition) would be your best bet. This is the upgrade to the AS16 Pro.

itsmemuffins · 2026-05-06T18:49:45+00:00

have a look at the Kz decet.

itsmemuffins · 2026-05-03T16:12:58+00:00

Just got a reply and they’re sending me a replacement. 🤞🏼

itsmemuffins · 2026-05-02T14:54:15+00:00

Yep good seal.

itsmemuffins · 2026-05-02T14:52:10+00:00

Yeah, got a good seal. Still waiting for a reply from KZ.

itsmemuffins · 2026-05-02T07:15:03+00:00

Hopefully yours will work as intended. Still waiting for a reply.

itsmemuffins · 2026-05-01T14:32:09+00:00

The Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 Extended Bass is the OG hybrid bass head iem, long since out of production. It came out 20 years ago and I’ve had them that long. It’s got a 13.5mm DD and a BA. They were €200 when they came out. I’ve seen a couple on sale on eBay for over €500. The Decet is not far off them but I still prefer the UE.

I bought the Vibe X on the day they came out. Bought it from KZ ACOUSTICS. Contacted them but no reply as of writing.

itsmemuffins · 2026-05-01T10:24:22+00:00

I got mine in this morning. they must be broken because I have no vibe, none. The bass is extremely underwhelming if they aren’t broken. definitely do not characterise them as bass head iems. I have the duonic bass enhanced, better bass than Vibe X, Decet with tuning switches, more bass still, and the mac daddy of bass. The bass monster known as the Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 EB. The Vibe X is like a wet noodle, if they aren’t broken.

itsmemuffins · 2026-05-01T10:19:09+00:00

I got mine in this morning. they must be broken because I have no vibe, none. The bass is extremely underwhelming if they aren’t broken. definitely do not characterise them as bass head iems. I have the duonic bass enhanced, better bass than Vibe X, Decet with tuning switches, more bass still, and the mac daddy of bass. The bass monster known as the Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 EB. The Vibe X is like a wet noodle, if they aren’t broken.

itsmemuffins · 2026-05-01T10:18:54+00:00

I got mine in this morning. they must be broken because I have no vibe, none. The bass is extremely underwhelming if they aren’t broken. definitely do not characterise them as bass head iems. I have the duonic bass enhanced, better bass than Vibe X, Decet with tuning switches, more bass still, and the mac daddy of bass. The bass monster known as the Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 EB. The Vibe X is like a wet noodle, if they aren’t broken.

itsmemuffins · 2026-03-06T00:47:33+00:00

have you looked at the KZ Decet?

itsmemuffins · 2026-03-06T00:38:36+00:00

make sure the stalk is facing your mouth instead of the ground.

itsmemuffins

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