KS1 is a V shaped set, very good for the cost of sub $20 (ie skip a restaurant meal for it). Good timbre and tonality, bottlenecked at technicalities.
I think it is a good beginner set for those new to the hobby or perhaps aa a gift. But experienced chifi connoisseurs and those that own higher end gear will definitely have heard something better.
Pros
Well fitting, light, comfortable.
Above average isolation.
Good organic and analoguish timbre.
Laid back tuning, smooth and non offensive.
No sibilance, safe treble.
Easy to drive.
Cons
Bass bleeds, not the most textured bass.
Intended V shaped tuning, not for mid or vocal lovers.
Technicalities below average.
I haven't heard the KBEAR F1 but a few folks here like @Slater who owns them says there are three to four different F1 versions incorporating different drivers. As such I think it would be hard for others to advise too as the different driver versions all sound different. Perhaps some don't even know which version they got in the mail.
The ks1 is pretty much as @baskingshark said. If you like thunderous bass and a decent amount of treble it's for you. I love them, as I'm a bass head. The bass is slow and rather wooly however, depends what type of music you listen too. For edm, goth and indie, my preferred genres they are great with no eq. They have more bass than all my kz earphones, but are similar in texture. Treble is slightly peaky, but just about tolerable. Not the most resolving, but pretty good for a single dynamic driver.
I'm guessing @AmericanSpirit isnt a bass head, as he doesn't seem to like them. I can see his point about the bass, if it ain't your tuning preference. I tend to listen at low to mid volumes so love v shaped sets. I use these at about 25 to 35 percent volume as they are very easy to drive.
The ks1 is pretty much as @baskingshark said. If you like thunderous bass and a decent amount of treble it's for you. I love them, as I'm a bass head. The bass is slow and rather wooly however, depends what type of music you listen too. For edm, goth and indie, my preferred genres they are great with no eq. They have more bass than all my kz earphones, but are similar in texture. Treble is slightly peaky, but just about tolerable. Not the most resolving, but pretty good for a single dynamic driver.
I'm guessing @AmericanSpirit isnt a bass head, as he doesn't seem to like them. I can see his point about the bass, if it ain't your tuning preference. I tend to listen at low to mid volumes so love v shaped sets. I use these at about 25 to 35 percent volume as they are very easy to drive.
Agreed with both @baskingshark@Sebulr for KS1, tonality may fit V shape lover bottlenecked by subpar technicalities though.
I also enjoy V shape sigunature like TRN VX, Sennheiser HD25, Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro etc, only if a certain quality is behind, I bet that’s my niche, so it wouldn’t apply to all basshead.
Oh boy, there is a new world of jargons and specs regarding cables... Different materials, core numbers... I am lost lol! Can you guys recommend me a cable for Blon BL03 and another for DQ6 (without mic is ok at this point) with a great cost/benefit. My only requirements comparing with the OEM cables: better construction, better sound (of course) and better fit (specially with the Blon BL03). I'd appreciate any tips. Thanks again.
Edit: My only purchase source nowadays is Aliexpress...
Oh boy, there is a new world of jargons and specs regarding cables... Different materials, core numbers... I am lost lol! Can you guys recommend me a cable for Blon BL03 and another for DQ6 (without mic is ok at this point) with a great cost/benefit. My only requirements comparing with the OEM cables: better construction, better sound (of course) and better fit (specially with the Blon BL03). I'd appreciate any tips. Thanks again.
Edit: My only purchase source nowadays is Aliexpress...
Are they similar in performance? (The color is better than the copper one, IMHO, since I have the "purple" Blon BL03 so I think the color matches better...)
Are they similar in performance? (The color is better than the copper one, IMHO, since I have the "purple" Blon BL03 so I think the color matches better...)
Are they similar in performance? (The color is better than the copper one, IMHO, since I have the "purple" Blon BL03 so I think the color matches better...)
I dunno how mic impacts cables performance, I will know once I receive it. I ordered similar today for my wife's blon.
I hope it's as good as without mic
Sorry if I am nitpicking over this subject, but is there any other cable (without mic is ok) that you recommend that matches the purple color of the BLONs better?
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