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Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
Yeah, I don't want to risk buying these not-so-universal $8 2-pins connector and hope for a matching fit, so I decided to open up the connector from stock cable. These 2 pins connector is pretty much reusable if you do it correctly. The connector are molded directly to the cable like the...- Envinite
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- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
Guys, if you get can't stand the treble and the lack of bass on the ZST, you could try use a tuning foam (that used on the back of earbuds driver, available on most DIY audio store for like 10 cents a pair), cut it the same size as the nozzle, and put it beneath the metal grill. I used a paper...- Envinite
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Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
Does anyone knows whether the 2 pin male plug used on Westone, JH, Earsonics, 1964Ears cables are fit with KZ ZST recessed 2 pin female? I'm sure these 2 pins are not universal as MMCX since I've seen these plugs with different pins-end diameter/ plastic housing size, so I don't want to end up...- Envinite
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Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
Done that before :). It looks great on first week, but because the ZS3 is too curvy, I find that even the tightest fit of vinyl application, it will eventually get loose (I applied 'Oracal' brand vinyl on every possible surface with multiple vinyl parts and heated it). I find that simply spray...- Envinite
- Post #18,970
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Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
I see, thanks for the info. I know it's basically acetone, but I don't expect it to react as fast as dipping plastics on harsher substance like wall paint remover.- Envinite
- Post #18,969
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Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
I screwed up. I tried to erase the 'ZST' logo on my KZ ZST candy by soaking it in a nail polish remover for around 20 mins, just like what this dude did with his ZST candy: But instead making the clear coat peeled off along with the logo, the nail polish just ruin the the ZST's shell, it...- Envinite
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Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
I disagree. Indeed both ZST carbon & candy looks like have similar drivers, but from my experience, ZST carbon mids hurts my ears and the sub bass is more pumpy. Some dude also notice the difference and put his detailed review here: http://www.thephonograph.net/kz-zst-pro-colorful-review/ . Of...- Envinite
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Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
Can't, already gave my ZST Carbon to my dad. Besides, the ZST carbon & candy have a rather different sound.- Envinite
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Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
Legit question: Does 'burn in' can fix a dynamic driver that produce an unwanted trembling sound? Again, I have received a problematic KZ unit. This time I ordered a KZ ZST candy version and it sounds like the right unit have less bass, and if I tested it with oscillator, it will give an...- Envinite
- Post #18,674
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Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
In my case, KZ silver cable turned green within 3 months of usage. Somebody in headfi forum stated that this was because the moisture build up on the cable, exposed to heat for longer duration, and the PVC have chemical reaction with the copper/coating, yadda yadda..... and thus turned it green...- Envinite
- Post #18,650
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Driver Doesn't Produce Sound & Have a Lower Impedance (Ohm) Than Usual
Hello guys. I was working with a DIY earbud using drivers from my old KZ ZS3. It was fine at first, but not sure why, one of the driver suddenly doesn't produce any sound. I have checked the connection on each end, and tested the cable with different drivers and it's working properly. But when...- Envinite
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- Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Discussions
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Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
ZS3 nozzle is like around 5.1 mm. You'll need a tip with hole smaller than 4.8 mm for it to have decent grip to not slide around. Though, you can always wrap an electrical tape or other tape adhesives on the nozzle to make tips with larger holes fits. If the tips have smaller hole, it...- Envinite
- Post #17,331
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Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
I mean the carbon part. There's no way I could work on re-positioning a glued BA from the mesh / nozzle part. This thing looks glued shut with hot glue. I'm afraid that I'll break the plastic first. EDIT: Nevermind. I opened it with watch case opener, the hot glue doesn't touch...- Envinite
- Post #17,320
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Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
ZST's tube diameter is around 5.56 mm, so it should fit nicely using tips with hole around 5mm, checked with calipers. On another note, anyone knows how to open up the KZ ZST case? I think I received the first batch (the carbon one) with QC problem so the bass sounds slightly lacking...- Envinite
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