[HungryPanda]

Who really knows what the future holds

 

[Tonymac136]

I can't imagine a Knowles in a KZ. They're cheap headphones that provide many people's first experience of ChiFi and Knowles drivers would compromise that. Maybe we'll see Knowles in a CCA or another new sub-brand but I'd imagine even that to be quite unlikely. If the C12 is anything to go by, they are finally starting to get the hang of tuning.

 

[Slater]

Who really knows what the future holds

 

[gourab1995]

Talking about single drivers by KZ, I didn't try it but the KZ super-entry-level brand aka QKZ apparently made a fluke with the VK4 which is basically a ZST using only 1DD graphene-coated driver. Their IEMs usually haven't a good rep but I think VortexRises ended up preferring it over the MH750/755, I was kinda curious to try it. Has anyone else tried it?

I have the vk4s and the mh755. I feel like mh755 (recabled) are still better for music. Vk4 would be better for gaming. Bass is dominant and can sound a bit bloaty at times, but they are ok for the most part. Treble is not harsh and present. Mids are well represented. Soundscape is pretty good, bigger than 755 not necessarily better though, Imaging is ok for the price, also better than 755.

The MH755s win out on timbre, tonality, naturalness, smoothness and separation. They are quite bass heavy. Also they have some kind of juju magic, which will make you keep atleast 2 sets minimum with you.

 

[noysboy]

My review of the KB EAR Diamond is up on Head-Fi and my blog: KB EAR Diamond Review
It's hands-down the the best IEM I've heard under $100, with great technical performance and a clear and engaging tuning. Highly recommended.
However, its sound signature can be described as exaggerated Harman Target, so if you don't like the way the Harman Target presents the midrange, you should pass on it.

Nice review, got my interest!

 

[geisterfaust]

Got my first pair of IEMs today after a stupidly long Aliexpress shipping. Note for myself: never order anything on Aliexpress during Christmas EVER.

I had to watch a YouTube video to position my IEMs correctly into my ear. They isolate really well, the sound is a bit weird for my brain since I come from pretty bass heavy earphones. Overall really happy, the sound is much more wide and I can hear more of my music, which was what I wanted. Now I have to get used to use IEMs since they weight more than my earphones.

Got also a carrying bag for my Sony ZX300, so I'm all set. Well, maybe one or two more pairs of IEMs but right now I want to enjoy my T2 Galaxy before buying anything else.

 

[genck]

You installed the cable the wrong way

 

[rggz]

Got my first pair of IEMs today after a stupidly long Aliexpress shipping. Note for myself: never order anything on Aliexpress during Christmas EVER.

I had to watch a YouTube video to position my IEMs correctly into my ear. They isolate really well, the sound is a bit weird for my brain since I come from pretty bass heavy earphones. Overall really happy, the sound is much more wide and I can hear more of my music, which was what I wanted. Now I have to get used to use IEMs since they weight more than my earphones.

Got also a carrying bag for my Sony ZX300, so I'm all set. Well, maybe one or two more pairs of IEMs but right now I want to enjoy my T2 Galaxy before buying anything else.

Beautiful iem! But I think the hook of your cable is upside down. I'd double-check it to avoid polarity issues.

 

[Slater]

Got my first pair of IEMs today after a stupidly long Aliexpress shipping. Note for myself: never order anything on Aliexpress during Christmas EVER.

I had to watch a YouTube video to position my IEMs correctly into my ear. They isolate really well, the sound is a bit weird for my brain since I come from pretty bass heavy earphones. Overall really happy, the sound is much more wide and I can hear more of my music, which was what I wanted. Now I have to get used to use IEMs since they weight more than my earphones.

Got also a carrying bag for my Sony ZX300, so I'm all set. Well, maybe one or two more pairs of IEMs but right now I want to enjoy my T2 Galaxy before buying anything else.

You installed the cable the wrong way

Beautiful iem! But I think the hook of your cable is upside down. I'd double-check it to avoid polarity issues.

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/kno...essions-thread.698148/page-3167#post-15179608

 

[Mybutthurts]

How long before KZ or CCA bring out a single carbon DD IEM? They've been very quiet recently.

I had the very same thought recently, as single DD's seem to be in favour at present. Would be unlike KZ not to join in.

And, if they did produce a DD model ?
I'm sure there are some that would dismiss it immediately, as it's a KZ...
Even if was the best thing since sliced bread.

 

[geisterfaust]

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/kno...essions-thread.698148/page-3167#post-15179608

Thanks for the tip! Newbie mistakes hahaha, just switched the cable around.

 

[Slater]

Thanks for the tip! Newbie mistakes hahaha, just switched the cable around.

Glad to help friend. It's an easy mistake to make. We're all learning and helping one another around here

 

[NymPHONOmaniac]

Damn.....must admit my expectation was rather meh for those, expecting notable inferior sound compare to KS3, but the ALPHA&DELTA KS1 are very far from bad.

Firstly, these are priced 37$. Secondly the construction is incredible, as much in term of lookers, comfort and sturdyness. Exceptional craftmanship for a sub-100$ iem.

Soundstage is wide and airy, signature is V shape with extra clarity and very pleasant vocal, this isn't overly warm bassy iem, its punchy, accurate and imaging is above average. It find sweet spot between warmth and brightness for me, due to some upper mids bump that do not inflict ANY sibilance (hourray!), treble is crunchy type, but snappy and well balanced.

Hope these will not pass under the radar cause I prefer them over their big brother wich is kinda...strange. Timbre sound fuller, bass weightier.

Oh, and I dont talk about accessories. But for once, nope, i will not change the cable. Hes perfect.

AUDIO PIC PORN (ya such a sexy beast!):

 

[NymPHONOmaniac]

What are the chances of seeing a kz with a knowles driver?

Update:
Hoho, someone is happier today. Did a cable swap for the EA3 with the KZ 8 Core silver cable, the sound is so much more tamer with them, mid bass is increased to perfect levels. 0 harshness now from them while maintaining superb clarity. They sound less tinny too, things have more texture. Its like before the sound was like 2 cheese graters scratching against each other, now its sandpaper, against a wall smoothening things as it touches stuff. These are now 2nd in my list, beating Tin T2. Kb100 still hold a special place.

Yayaya...lol

Its true that my Hibiscus Litz cable tame treble a little....anyway. not enough to cancel whole sibilance and even less the primitive screachy treble. Ill say it warm timbre without cancely sharpe edge of it.

to all its ears bro. EA3 are very source capricious too. warm source=better result...but duller one too.

 

[Synthy]

a lot of people have been talking up the BQEYZ KB100, should I take a look?