[bsoplinger]

Time to grab a pair before they disappear forever like the HDS2!

Nice price too. …

Thank me later.

If that's a suggestion to get them from the KZ Official Store then its too late. I ordered a pair last week only to be told that they didn't have any and would I accept an ATE (or some model I wasn't interested in) instead. When I replied no that I really wanted the HDS3 and nothing else they then asked if it would be OK for them to send my order minus the HDS3 and dispute it once it arrived instead of just refunding me the cost of the HDS3 and sending the package. I will never understand the way they do business.

 

[bsoplinger]

Just noticed from the Gearbest deals thread… Gearbest is taking pre-orders for a May 3rd shipping date of all 3 colors for the ZS10 at I think $48. I'm not very interested so didn't pay close attention.

 

[Otto Motor]

Just noticed from the Gearbest deals thread… Gearbest is taking pre-orders for a May 3rd shipping date of all 3 colors for the ZS10 at I think $48. I'm not very interested so didn't pay close attention.

Just saw that, too.

 

[Otto Motor]

Why would I want these if I already have the ATE, ATE, ZS3, ZS5, ZSR and ZST?

Because they are microdriver earphones...different design, different fit, different sound...and they are great. Also get the EDR1 and EDR2...and the whole bundle costs you less than the ZST.

 

[mattcooperkay]

Just got my ZS6 - ordered the ZS10 but the 6's piqued my interest, so went for both.

They're beautiful.

Listening to the E.T. soundtrack on these and I'm covered in goosebumps with just how good it sounds.

Didn't think I'd need it based on others experiences, but I can't seem to shift my treble addiction (treble dial to 100%).

Out of interest, what are peoples preferred tips for KZ's? Managed to squeeze a pair of T400's on and they've made a world of difference, any other recommendations?

 

[Bartig]

I just love these. Perfect for the ZSR, brought out some of the bass in the ZS5 as well.

Just got my ZS6 - ordered the ZS10 but the 6's piqued my interest, so went for both.

They're beautiful.

Listening to the E.T. soundtrack on these and I'm covered in goosebumps with just how good it sounds.

Didn't think I'd need it based on others experiences, but I can't seem to shift my treble addiction (treble dial to 100%).

Out of interest, what are peoples preferred tips for KZ's? Managed to squeeze a pair of T400's on and they've made a world of difference, any other recommendations?

 

[TLDRonin]

Are you really expecting a 4.5/5 out of 5 for a $10 IEM? Lol

I mean, the rock zircons are apparently a 5/5 on audio budget so I don't see why not

 

[deaftpunk]

I mean, the rock zircons are apparently a 5/5 on audio budget so I don't see why not

Uh, their place is symbolic in the site right now, the Zircons are the REASON why that site started, it's how the owner found out about chi-fi, don't compare apples to oranges, there's other cheap IEMs and more expensive IEMs in the 5/5 range, you have to take price/performance in account too to understand their place there

 

[bhazard]

Until an aptx HD or LDAC (wishful thinking) affordable bluetooth cable is out, you really sacrifice a lot in sound quality using one. Still, I'd rather use a ZSR on bluetooth over any bluetooth specific earphone that's out.

 

[CardigdanWalk]

I'm waiting myself to see if the Mi neckband gets trickled down to Aliexpress or not. Unsure how long it might take.

And there is apparently a CSR ROM toolkit, which is officially only available to vendors, and unofficially shared among diy community.

Notice top right corner checkboxes.

Although I doubt the microusb port on consumer electronics allows communication with the chip.

http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/software-tools/302515-csr8645-rom-configuration-tool.html

https://bois083.wordpress.com/2016/10/08/playing-audio-files-with-csr8645-bluetooth-chip/

https://www.eevblog.com/forum/projects/programming-off-the-shelf-csr8635-module/25/

Thanks for sharing the info!

If I’ve understood it all correctly:

it seems like some of the options are software locked and tied to each chip ID, so even if you enable them / or find an example of a rom where it is enabled from a different Bluetooth transmitter it might not work. (Think some sort of checksum using the chip ID and the option settings)

Some people say they have had success by saving the config file and applying outside of the software I think, or splicing together parts of their working config file and the settings they want.

Either way, I fudged up and ordered the cheaper TRN Bluetooth neckband without the correct chip so won’t be able to even start investigating

Think the best bet is still that Mi one, and then doing some wire surgery to make it KZ compatible.

Or failing that, wait until Bluetooth 5.0 comes around!

 

[TLDRonin]

Uh, their place is symbolic in the site right now, the Zircons are the REASON why that site started, it's how the owner found out about chi-fi, don't compare apples to oranges, there's other cheap IEMs and more expensive IEMs in the 5/5 range, you have to take price/performance in account too to understand their place there

Okay, then KZ ATE and ZSE


I'm not comparing apples to oranges; you implied a $10 IEM shouldn't be expected to get a 4.5/5 rating on the site, and I'm giving examples on how they can

 

[Makahl]

Some new pics:

Spoiler

I think that angle shows better the BA's placement (not mine). I can't see 100% but I think this nozzle is lipless too. Damn.

 

[TLDRonin]

Some new pics:

Spoiler

I think that angle shows better the BA's placement (not mine). I can't see 100% but I think this nozzle is lipless too. Damn.

Wait, what model is shown in the first 2 pics?

 

[Makahl]

Wait, what model is shown in the first 2 pics?

I'd guess a ZS6 with better ergonomics but I'm not sure if they'll keep the same drivers.

 

[anindyameister]

Wait, what model is shown in the first 2 pics?

I'd guess a ZS6 with better ergonomics but I'm not sure if they'll keep the same drivers.

Upcoming YZ35 I believe.

http://www.thephonograph.net/kz-ann...-yz46-kz-yz41-kz-yz40-kz-yz39-kz-yz35-kzyz34/

RIP my bank balance.