TKZK TK02: Another Competitor in the $20 Tier?

Pros

• Decent build quality 
• Warm, well bodied lower midrange
• Engaging, lively upper midrange 
• Very smooth and inoffensive treble 
• Natural timbre
• Very affordable

Cons

• Nearly unusable stock cable
• Bass sounds a bit pillowy 
• Lacks treble sparkle and extension
• Subpar technicalities

Disclaimer

• Huge thanks to KeepHifi for providing the opportunity for me to review the TKZK TK02 by providing a review sample for me. I really do appreciate it. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own, and are not influenced in any way. 

• Please take this review with only a grain of salt, as everyone's hearing, fit, and gears may differ, so our experience may be different.

Price(MSRP)

• $17.00

Ear tips

• Dunu S&S

Drivability

• Very easy to drive.

• Any decent, modern dongle DAC/Amp should be more than sufficient. 

Packaging

• TKZK TK02. 
  
  

• Ear tips
• 3 pairs of ear tips

• Feels like generic silicone ear tips, nothing special. 
  
  

• OFC stock cable
• Very cheap feeling stock cable, feels similar to stock cables from KZ.

• Barely usable, highly recommend to change to another cable. 

Build Quality

• Resin build with some metal edges. 
  
  
• Build quality is decent, doesn't feel overly cheap or plasticky. 

Fit

• Fit is generally fine for me, but it isn't the most comfortable one in the world, at least it doesn't cause any discomfort.

Tonality

• Mild V shaped.

Bass

• Balanced with a slight mid-bass emphasis
  
  
• Decent rumble and slam at best.
  
  
• Slower bass decay, lacks snappiness and control
  
  
• Doesn't hit very well, sounds a bit pillowy
  
  

Midrange

• Lower Midrange: 

• On the warmer side, with good weight and body

• Male vocals especially sounds quite natural and full, without being overly bloated or muddy.
  
  

• Upper Midrange: 

• Forward and energetic.
  
  
• Female vocals pop out from the mix and are highlighted a bit more. 

• Doesn't sound too shrilly due to the good note weight from lower midrange.
  
  
• However, can be a tad bit shouty if you're very sensitive to upper midrange.

Treble

• Very smooth and laid back.
  
  
• Definitely on the darker side. 
  
  
• Rolled off, lacks air and treble extension, so cymbal strikes and hi hats sound a bit dull. 

Technicalities/Others

• Subpar detail retrieval, notes sounds a bit blunted. 

• Staging is on the intimate side, but with an okay depth.
  
  
• It will struggle on busier tracks as the separation isn't good.

• Imaging is just 2D stereo, and they don't exhibit pinpoint accuracy either. 

• Timbre is surprisingly natural but can be slightly dark or dull, but it comes with just enough note weight to it while remaining non metallic.

Conclusion

• Overall, its just another decently tuned vocal-centric IEM with subpar or average technicalities for under $20. 
  
  
• Honestly, it isn't anything too special considering the market and competition nowadays, and I definitely do not think it is special or good enough to stand out against other competitors like the Tanchjim Bunny.
  
  
• However, if you have a few spare accessories lying around and you want a decent sounding beater that doesn't feel as cheap, this might be a good pick up for you considering its pretty dang cheap. 
  
  
  

Non Affiliated Link

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• KeepHifi: 
• https://keephifi.com/products/tkzk-tk02-in-ear-earphones-iem-headphones-customized-10mm-tesla-dual-magnetic-circuit-dd-wired-gaming-earbuds-colorful-hifi-in-ear-monitors

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