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The most important thing about an IEM, to me, is its sound quality and performance. I am sure most people agree. So, in this segment we will focus on Zencarb’s strengths and weaknesses regarding its sound.

During my review-time of the past weeks, I mainly used the Zencarb with my Astell&Kern SP3000M and the SP4000T on the go, while reaching for my Lotoo PAW Gold Touch 2 and my LAiV Crescendo Verse in the office and at home.

Zencarb is a well-balanced IEM with a tilt towards lows and highs. Bass has good body, density and impact, while the midrange is held mostly neutral in positioning and weight. Treble, however, is an area where I can see some conflicts, as it is brighter and forward placed in the signature. In technicalities Zencarb will find its fans, as it provides a revealing and detailed nature. Instead of smoothing over harsh edges, Zencarb presents music with rawness, which can sound unapologetic.