[Sonywalkmanuser]

This is definitely a good firmware in my books. I like it a lot. Unplugged music sounds so sublime now, better sense of delicate high tones without increase in fatigue. Female vocals seem to have a new kind of tenderness/sweetness from the increase in airiness.

 

[MrWalkman]

Some users right now, reading these thoughts

 

[Sonywalkmanuser]

Some users right now, reading these thoughts

Do i sound like I give a damn about it?

 

[boodi]

Can't wait to update!

 

[boodi]

I think they upped the mids. Everything sounds more correct and less grand.

1zm2?

1am2 never sounded grand ( my ears ymmv etc )

 

[andrewski]

1zm2?

1am2 never sounded grand ( my ears ymmv etc )

Yes, ZM2 using IER-Z1R's

 

[kumar402]

Are you guys joking or this FW update has updated SQ for real?

 

[andrewski]

Are you guys joking or this FW update has updated SQ for real?

I'm not joking. I find it more fatiguing on Direct, so far.

I think everyone will have to judge for themselves whether there's a difference, as usual.

 

[boodi]

I ll report results on 1AM2 tonight

 

[Amber Rain]

Has anyone tried connecting the Z/A2 to an external DAC/Amp combo? If so, does it play nice, as v1.07 made it difficult /erratic?

 

[The1Signature]

Some users right now, reading these thoughts

You know what comes into my mind? The last firmware update (1.07). Pure flashback.

 

[israikc]

Are you guys joking or this FW update has updated SQ for real?

No one’s ever joking here, just different levels of “crazy”

 

[andrewski]

I can sometimes be too sarcastic, but I was born in the 70's

Anyways ... I've reduced my normal listening volume by 1 (54 - 53) and now I'm all smiles. Fatigue gone. Vocals definitely got a boost

 

[Sonywalkmanuser]

I can sometimes be too sarcastic, but I was born in the 70's

Anyways ... I've reduced my normal listening volume by 1 (54 - 53) and now I'm all smiles. Fatigue gone. Vocals definitely got a boost

it’s always a fine line between having detail and getting glare. Sensory sensation will likely vary from people to people, some people would be more sensitive to certain frequencies or sounds.

For my setup, vocals are really shining out now. More detail, more nuances and better refinement, very emotive to listen. Great improvement to music immersion, listening to music on the Walkman is like teleportation to another dimension, and yup I am not being sarcastic nor crazy.

 

[BaltColts]

Sonywalkmanuser, are you talking about the WM1AM2? Does anyone else have thoughts on the new firmware for that model? Thanks.