My QKZ VK1 have arrived, along with KZ ZSR, ZS6 and two DAPs for on the go listening the F Audio S1 and the Hidizs AP60 mkII. I have to update my gear on my profile lol.
VK1
I first tried these with my phone but, it was a no go. Then tried with my AP60 mkII, got some sound but, they sounded out of phase. I switched the 2-pin connectors, still nothing good. As I was going to change the cable I noticed that the 3.5mm plug in the stock cable was longer than the plug on my extra TRN V20'S cable.
Can anyone with a VK1 verify if you also have the same issue where the 3.5mm's plug is longer than usual?
After that was all figured out I began listening to a couple of tracks with my F Audio S1, default EQ which is labeled ''Hi-Fi'. Volume at about 18-20 depending on the song.
For Bass I used the following songs:
Travis Scott & Quavo - Modern Slavery
Travis Scott & Quavo - Moonrock
Bass is present, it doesn have the same punch as the ZSR. I do find the extension to be similar in both.
Now I'll describe the treble since I believe these two songs are good to determine both bass and highs:
Still listening to Moonrock and Modern Slavery.
Like the ZSR the VK1's trebles is tame, I do not find them sibilant. I do notice with the VK1 that the snares in 'Moonrock' do not sound crisp at all, they sound dull and distant in comparison to the ZSR.
Mids, I used the following songs:
Muse - Undisclosed Desires
Muse - United States of Eurasia
I find the mids to be overall recessed, and with these two songs I noticed the VK1's lack of separation. I found myself searching for Matt Bellamy's voice, especially in Undisclosed Desires.
Disclaimer: If in fact these do contain a graphene driver then the sound could possibly change. If I'm not mistaken I read over on the Earbuds thread thay graphene drivers change.
Would I recommend these? Short answer, NO.
Especially if you fall under these categories:
1. You own the KZ ZSR. The price range is similar but, keep in mind that you may have issues with the VK1's cable. I personally prefer the ZSR over the VK1. Better if you have the ZSR I suggest getting a cable like the TRN V20'S, I find it more comfortable and aesthetic than the stock KZ cable.
2. If you have small ears, absolutely skip these, the nozzle of the VK1 is shorter and thicker than the ZSR. The VK1 also has more pronounced lips on the top and bottom of them.
Of course though, with audio your mileage may vary. Just want to share my experience.