Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
Feb 19, 2018 at 10:17 AM Post #28,276 of 66,005
I do recommand to you the ZSR. Night and day with the ZS3 (I have) considering medium and trebles details !
The bass are better than the ZS3, even more punchy and deep.
The voices are well present & detailed (even if on the ZS6 the level is higher)
The trebles are very detailed (On the ZS3, for me the trebles are weak with very few details. even with silver cable and foam removed)
Think i'm gonna pick a pair if i see them on sale at a good price point, now they cost a lil bit out of my budget.

They are not as contoured as the ZS3, more of a generic shape. Very comfortable to me, but everyone is different. There is only one way to find out.
I will try contacting uiisii to get a discounted sample maybe in exchange of a review here.

just received my ZS5's ... I think they sound great, but how the hell does anyone get them to sit securely in their ears ?!!!
I'm using my usual sized spiral dot tips and they just keep popping out .

GRRRRR....
Try foam tips : i had several problems with many iems (even zs3) like yours, and i can say that when u try foam tips, u never go back.
You lose a very little bit of bass but you're pleased to listen to your music as the in-ear fits perfectly and doesn't pop off.
 
Feb 19, 2018 at 10:33 AM Post #28,277 of 66,005
I will try contacting uiisii to get a discounted sample maybe in exchange of a review here.
Worth a try, but I think they are already an amazing price on Amazon. Gearbest has them at $30.
 
Feb 19, 2018 at 10:39 AM Post #28,278 of 66,005
Try foam tips : i had several problems with many iems (even zs3) like yours, and i can say that when u try foam tips, u never go back.
You lose a very little bit of bass but you're pleased to listen to your music as the in-ear fits perfectly and doesn't pop off.

hmmm, will try altho never got on with foam tips before, I find they diminish sub bass and sound stage
 
Feb 19, 2018 at 10:48 AM Post #28,280 of 66,005
Many people tipped this to me, but i just can't understand if the shape is similiar to the kz zs3.
Are they big? I remember my zs3 was way uncomfortable to me as i have a real little ear.

Here are some photos of the shape and size compared to ZST (I don't have ZS3). Also, you should know that there are 2 variants - black cable ('male size') and white cable ('female size') - they are a few mm smaller.


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Feb 19, 2018 at 11:08 AM Post #28,281 of 66,005
LOL, I'm using the largest size ... think its more an issue with the actual shape of the housings.

Crazy as it sounds, try one size smaller.
 
Feb 19, 2018 at 12:00 PM Post #28,283 of 66,005
LOL, I'm using the largest size ... think its more an issue with the actual shape of the housings.
Are you using the cable with the memory wire ear guides? Maybe the stiffness of the memory wire is snapping the housing of your ears. By all means, cut them off. (The wires, not the ears).
Also, foam tips should help.
 
Feb 19, 2018 at 12:02 PM Post #28,284 of 66,005
I didn't feel less soundstage.
Subbass is a bit less deeper but u gain something in detail and comfort.
 
Feb 19, 2018 at 12:02 PM Post #28,285 of 66,005
Feb 19, 2018 at 12:17 PM Post #28,286 of 66,005
just received my ZS5's ... I think they sound great, but how the hell does anyone get them to sit securely in their ears ?!!!
I'm using my usual sized spiral dot tips and they just keep popping out ..
You have v1 (1BA in nozzle) or v2 (2BA in nozzle)? I luv my ZS5v1 so much that I`m considering another v2 for surgery and mod since v1 isn`t available anymore.... BUT... I`m holding on and saving up to IT01.
Btw, for tips try these ones that come only with this cheapo IEM: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/New...phone-Earphone-Free-Shipping/32800300429.html

They are longer, cone shaped, large bore and soft "skirt" with medium softness tube that is smaller but stretches and holds very well for ZS5.
 
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Feb 19, 2018 at 2:34 PM Post #28,287 of 66,005
I'm trying to decide on a bluetooth setup for working out/sports. Any suggestions for some bluetooth cables along with some sweatproof/waterproof headphones? I'm been reading up on the forums and having a hard time sorting it out.
 
Feb 19, 2018 at 3:08 PM Post #28,288 of 66,005
just received my ZS5's ... I think they sound great, but how the hell does anyone get them to sit securely in their ears ?!!!
I'm using my usual sized spiral dot tips and they just keep popping out .

GRRRRR....
I had the same issue when I got my ZS6. Triple flanges solved it for me.
 
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Feb 19, 2018 at 4:15 PM Post #28,290 of 66,005
I had the same issue when I got my ZS6. Triple flanges solved it for me.

+1 for Triple Flange too. They stick out slightly but for staying in your ears plus sound quality plus being silicone (longer lasting than foam) is worth it, imho.
 

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