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Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
The HD520ii has been discontinued for years. It was my first real "audiophile" headphone, back in the mid-90s. It has amazing highs and air, but thin bass. Still, I love it. The HD600 is a more well-rounded headphone and it's great as a standard reference, but it's not my favorite.- Freetrademan
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Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
AliExpress takes forever. I bought them from LINSOUL and they were at my door in 9 days.- Freetrademan
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Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
Just to be clear, when you say detail on the P1 is "on a very different level" than the ZAX, do you mean a LOWER or HIGHER level? To my ear, detail on the ZAX is comparable to my reference headphone, the Stax L700. Yeah, that sounds ridiculous, but yeah. Also, it sounds like you're saying the P1...- Freetrademan
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Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
I used to have the Koss Plug. Not good.- Freetrademan
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Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
I'm sure the KSC75 is quite good for the price. Koss is like that. I'm a long-time fan. I will say that the Koss KPH30i is amazing.- Freetrademan
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Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
While I'm at it, I might as well rattle off my headphones, too: Koss A130, Sennheiser HD520-ii, Sennheiser HD598, Sennheiser HD518, Shure SRH840, Monoprice 8323, Sennheiser HD202, Grado SR80e, Sennheiser HD600, Bang & Olufsen H6, OPPO PM-3, Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7, Sennheiser Momentum On-Ear...- Freetrademan
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Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
Well here's most of them. There are plenty more that I didn't record. Sony MDR-EX70, JVC HA-FX66, Panasonic RP-TCM125w, Panasonic IEM, Panasonic ErgoFit RP-HJE120-g, V-Moda Vibe, V-Moda IEM, Creative Labs E-630, Altec-Lansing IEM, Ultimate Ears MetroFi 150v , Apple earbuds, Klipsch Image S4i...- Freetrademan
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Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
I just got the ZAX and I am mightily impressed. I had been considering the Tin P1, but after listening to the ZAX, I can't imagine the P1 being better. I should say that I also bought the Tin T2 Pro and hated it (something about the treble), so maybe Tin's tuning isn't for me. What do you think...- Freetrademan
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Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
Just got the new KZ ZAX. I've spent more than a decade searching for the perfect sound in an earphone. This is the 64th earphone (and 13th KZ earphone) in my IEM collection. By far the best I've ever heard. I think I'll stop now. I am finally satisfied.- Freetrademan
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Stax headphones
I'm a new Stax owner and I certainly want to protect this investment. I've heard that due to the open design and the ultra-thin membrane of the speaker, Stax are extremely sensitive to dust. So much so that they should always be covered or stored away when not in use (rather than on a headphone...- Freetrademan
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Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
I don't know how to tell. I have four ZS5's, and they all sound the same.- Freetrademan
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Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
I just got my ZS10 today. My first impression: it's probably the best earphone I've ever heard. And I have had a lot. My favorite had been the ZS5 (more than the ZS6, which I find harsh at the high end). Better than my OneMore Triple, Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 Pro, FiiO EX-1, Shures, Klipsch...- Freetrademan
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Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H6 Discussion Thread
The Audio-Technica MSR7 was another big disappointment. Again, I had high expectations for it, based on lots of great reviews online. But when I opened the box and put them on, I knew within seconds that they were not for me. I was almost angry at being duped by all those reviews. The MSR7...- Freetrademan
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Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H6 Discussion Thread
I was greatly disappointed with the X2, especially with all the rave reviews across the internet audio community. My initial impression: The X2 is super comfortable. The overall sound is generally warm and inoffensive. But with a little more listening, the weaknesses become more apparent...- Freetrademan
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Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
What? You can buy the ATR in a 4-pack? Is it even cheaper that way? I just ordered 7!- Freetrademan
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Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
I have over 40 earphones in my collection and I'm always looking for something better. I've had the KZ ATR for just a few days, and I have to say, this is the best sounding earphone I've heard under $80. And I paid $4.88. Insane quality for the price. The ATR has a full, balanced sound...- Freetrademan
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$1-$25 USD- Favorite budget in-ear monitors- General consensus poll- Read rules first!
I'm gonna have to give the QKZ W1 Pro a thumbs down. Very disappointed. The sound is soft and fuzzy, without much extension on either end. Sounds cheap.- Freetrademan
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$1-$25 USD- Favorite budget in-ear monitors- General consensus poll- Read rules first!
I'd say the KZ EDR2. Better sound than the KZ ATE. And mine was only $4.17 from Gearbest.- Freetrademan
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Forget bass. I want treble.
Yes. I love my Fiio EX-1 (rebranded Dunu Titan 1). $70. Looking for others.- Freetrademan
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CHIFI LOVE Thread-A never ending IEM-Heaphones-DAP-Dongles Sound Value Quest
Thanks. Just ordered it.- Freetrademan
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Forget bass. I want treble.
OK, forget bass. I want treble. I have over 30 IEMs, and to my ears, most have decent bass (with the right tips). But what separates the best from the merely good is the high end. I want to hear shimmer, sparkle, air. My best full-size headphones give me the impression that I'm sitting...- Freetrademan
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CHIFI LOVE Thread-A never ending IEM-Heaphones-DAP-Dongles Sound Value Quest
OK, forget bass. I want treble. I have over 30 IEMs, and to my ears, most have decent bass (with the right tips). But what separates the best from the merely good is the high end. I want to hear shimmer, sparkle, air. My best full-size headphones give me the impression that I'm sitting right...- Freetrademan
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CHIFI LOVE Thread-A never ending IEM-Heaphones-DAP-Dongles Sound Value Quest
When you say "treble sensitive", do you mean people who want a strong hi end or people who want a more rolled-off high end?- Freetrademan
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CHIFI LOVE Thread-A never ending IEM-Heaphones-DAP-Dongles Sound Value Quest
I haven't tried the others you mention, but I do have the Tennmak Pro and about 30 others IEMs. And I have to say I was extremely disappointed with the Tennmak Pro, considering all the hype here. Comfort is fine, bass and mids are fine. The biggest weakness is the highs. It just sounds dull and...- Freetrademan
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