[SomeGuyDude]

So now that I've realized my errors with the ZS5 but now I'm wanting to snag another pair because dammit Chi-Fi is fun.

So I'm honestly not concerned about price, but I'm looking at something with the same kind of sig as the ZS5 because it pairs well with my LCD-X. In fact, whatever it costs, a chi-fi complement to the LCD-X would really make my day. Any ideas? That Super Ears 7-driver still has my attention but I'm not 100% on it yet.

 

[groucho69]

So now that I've realized my errors with the ZS5 but now I'm wanting to snag another pair because dammit Chi-Fi is fun.

So I'm honestly not concerned about price, but I'm looking at something with the same kind of sig as the ZS5 because it pairs well with my LCD-X. In fact, whatever it costs, a chi-fi complement to the LCD-X would really make my day. Any ideas? That Super Ears 7-driver still has my attention but I'm not 100% on it yet.

Have you checked @Vidal's site?

http://www.aproear.co.uk

 

[SomeGuyDude]

Have you checked @Vidal's site?

http://www.aproear.co.uk

I have! It's an amazing site. I love it. The ZS5 is their top rated, though, and I'm sure there has to be better stuff.

EDIT: Just to add, Vidal and I have argued, but I do not deny even slightly that he's got the best Chi-Fi review site out there. I got it bookmarked, and his opinion is, honestly, basically the Tyll of Chi-Fi. Meaning I take it very much to heart! I just wonder what might be out there that Vidal hasn't gotten his hands on yet.

 

[Vertinari]

After spending about a week going through the various threads and reviews, the "simple" task of identifying a chinese-made iem/earbud that suits my preferences seems to be a futile task. That said, I'm going with this hail-mary pass and hope such an iem/earbud exists. I'm hoping to find one with, in order of importance, replaceable cables (through 3rd party mods if necessary), with good detail retrieval, great mids, and (hopefully) decent bass and treble extensions. I'm not sure if I'm giving specs for a unicorn or a >$1k iem, but here's to hoping something fits.

 

[mochill]

Get the gr07x or gr09

 

[Vidal]

EDIT: Just to add, Vidal and I have argued, but I do not deny even slightly that he's got the best Chi-Fi review site out there. I got it bookmarked, and his opinion is, honestly, basically the Tyll of Chi-Fi. Meaning I take it very much to heart! I just wonder what might be out there that Vidal hasn't gotten his hands on yet.

Thanks for the feedback, I am still looking for the next ChiFi gem. Could be that one of the other top earphones I've reviewed suit you more than the ZS5 or that the ideal model is in the next price bracket up. As I pay for my own earphones I've shied away from $40 upwards, apart from the occasional impulse buy. Of the one's I've already reviewed I'd seriously recommend trying the following.

• BossHiFi B3 - well made and very balanced sound
• Ty Hi Z G3 - single driver dynamic with big soundstage

 

[crabdog]

New budget hybrid? Looks pretty sweet for $22.

 

[Vidal]

New budget hybrid? Looks pretty sweet for $22.

Anymore info on that?

 

[crabdog]

Anymore info on that?

Sorry, should have added the link:
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/pr...hone-HIFI-Bass-Earbud/119089_32822300465.html

 

[groucho69]

Cost less at Shop2847025 Store

 

[Vidal]

bagged a pair, will review once I get them

 

[Francisk]

Just received both my KZ ZST and ZS5 Bluetooth cables and I must say I'm pretty impressed with both of them for the price of $7.65 each from Ali Express. I received the newer version with Bluetooth 4.2 and APTX support. I haven't tested the full battery life yet but I'm happy with the sound quality at this price. I hope KZ continue to innovate on their products. They're definitely kicking some ass now

I also purchased the KZ gold cable but didn't notice any change in sound quality from the stock nor silver cable. Save your money and use the stock cable and buy the KZ Bluetooth cables instead.

 

[Slater]

New budget hybrid? Looks pretty sweet for $22.

Reminds me of ZST but in a clear shell.

 

[Slater]

Cost less at Shop2847025 Store

Tempting...

 

[groucho69]

bagged a pair, will review once I get them

I await your thoughts.