[luedriver]

ae says so, i dont know if this is legit

https://www.veclan.com/engappliance_sel_one?eng_ApplianceVo.eac_id=23

their own site also says the same

haven't tried them myself, as I'm not a fan of the over ear cable iems

 

[tnelmo]

I don't know, but I have been searching for some higher impedance IEMs for a while now. Hopefully we'll get an answer as to whether the 96 Ohm claim is correct on the QKZ DM300 and QKZ W3. They are the only ones I've seen with that higher impedance claim.

with all this talk of higher impedance iems, Idk if anyone mentioned monk ie biggie, which has 80ohm resistance

ve monk ie smalls have 24 ohm

I received a PM from @loomisjohnson who states: "looking at the dm300 i'd venture with 99.99% certainty that slater is correct--a 96o impedance would be impracticable."

In addition to AE and Fasttech, I've since found other websites which also claim the DM300 has 96 Ohms, Banggood, aleanna.net, newegg, and Lazada. Perhaps this is a case of bad information given and being repeated by every seller. Unless someone who owns them is able and willing to test them, I don't guess we'll know for sure.

Regarding the 80 Ohm Monk IE Biggie, another member said they sound similarly on the Zishan Z2 as with another DAP. I believe the Biggies and Smalls cost around $60 for the set.

I'm wondering if one of those impedance matching dongles is the only way to use IEMs (especially those with BA) with the Zishan Z2. The thought of an additional piece of equipment does not appeal.

 

[tnelmo]

Here are some with 32 and above ohm rating:

SoundMagic E80 64 ohm

VSonic VSD2 S 40 ohm

VSonic GR07 Classic 40 ohm

VSonic GR07 Bass 40 ohm

Havi B3 Pro v1 32 ohm

HiFiMan RE 400 32 ohm

i.Valux Hybrid 32 ohm

i.Valux Hybrid Wood 32 ohm

96 Ohm would be a nice option.

Thanks for this list. Someone else reminded me of the Monk IE Biggies at a claimed 80 Ohms.

 

[Cinder]

I got a new brand for you guys called Lark Studios. They're a Chinese brand who is planning on releasing a 10-BA IEM called the LSX. They just relieved my review embargo of their prototype LSX they sent me, so check it out here:

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/lark-studios-review-impression-discussions-and-thread.877609/

 

[oneula]

The HE 150Pros are 150 ohm and not bad they aren't IEMs though
I didn't have any success with the famous Soundmagic 10 and 80 series I think they need some tip rolling

 

[Wiljen]

I'm wondering if one of those impedance matching dongles is the only way to use IEMs (especially those with BA) with the Zishan Z2. The thought of an additional piece of equipment does not appeal.

There is a resistor mod that many of us have done on the Walnut F1 that lowers the output of the op-amp and makes it easier to use higher senstivity lower impendance IEMs with the F1. Take a look at the walnut thread here.
I'd be almost sure something similar could be done across the correct legs of the opamp on the Z2 with similar results.

 

[KainHighwind]

Hi, sorry for being OP, but do you know any cheap tips with is similar to comply T400! Thanks.

 

[maxxevv]

Hi, sorry for being OP, but do you know any cheap tips with is similar to comply T400! Thanks.

You mean T400 clones?

There are loads of them cheap on Aliexpress:

https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=&SearchText=t400+ear+tips

Just make sure you specify your size and colour when you order them. If you're unsure which shop to order from, look for the ones with the highest number of orders.

 

[KainHighwind]

You mean T400 clones?

There are loads of them cheap on Aliexpress:

https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=&SearchText=t400+ear+tips

Just make sure you specify your size and colour when you order them. If you're unsure which shop to order from, look for the ones with the highest number of orders.

Yes I mean T400 clones. Thanks for your suggestion.

 

[tnelmo]

There is a resistor mod that many of us have done on the Walnut F1 that lowers the output of the op-amp and makes it easier to use higher senstivity lower impendance IEMs with the F1. Take a look at the walnut thread here.
I'd be almost sure something similar could be done across the correct legs of the opamp on the Z2 with similar results.

Yes, I've read that. Though I don't understand all the modding stuff with the Walnuts and Zishans, I read it all with fascination.

Someone posted a photo of a mod on the Zishan Z2 forum (now closed) that shows a 100 ohm resistor placed on the output jack. ​

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/brand-new-zishan-z2-dsd-player-ak-4490-link-to-order-firmware-update-page-1.854463/page-31​

. This is not something I can do. ​

And I'm not sure those dongles do what I thought or hoped they would do anyway, though a debate seems to continue.

In other forums, some have suggested connecting an amp with a <1 Ohm output impedance when using low impedance IEMs and especially the multi-BA phones. If I understand what I've read correctly, the Walnut F1 amp also has 100 Ohm output impedance, so perhaps the Topping NX1S or similar with a near zero ohm output. Can anyone verify that this is a workable solution? Still, the thought of an additional piece of equipment doesn't appeal.

 

[Zerohour88]

Yes, I've read that. Though I don't understand all the modding stuff with the Walnuts and Zishans, I read it all with fascination.

Someone posted a photo of a mod on the Zishan Z2 forum (now closed) that shows a 100 ohm resistor placed on the output jack.
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/brand-new-zishan-z2-dsd-player-ak-4490-link-to-order-firmware-update-page-1.854463/page-31
. This is not something I can do. ​

And I'm not sure those dongles do what I thought or hoped they would do anyway, though a debate seems to continue.

In other forums, some have suggested connecting an amp with a <1 Ohm output impedance when using low impedance IEMs and especially the multi-BA phones. If I understand what I've read correctly, the Walnut F1 amp also has 100 Ohm output impedance, so perhaps the Topping NX1S or similar with a near zero ohm output. Can anyone verify that this is a workable solution? Still, the thought of an additional piece of equipment doesn't appeal.

isn't that a capacitor? or is there some other resistor I'm missing?

 

[audio123]

HiBy R3 Review up on both my website and Head-Fi!

Website: https://audio123blog.wordpress.com/2018/04/16/hiby-r3/
Headi-Fi: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/hiby-r3.23059/reviews#review-20193

 

[I2ecreate]

How is the UI for the R3? It seems pretty laggy and not fluid from the promo videos on their kickstarter website.

 

[tnelmo]

isn't that a capacitor? or is there some other resistor I'm missing?

LOL, so I guess there's a difference? When I saw the poster's comment about an output mod, it reminded me of a photo with something attached to the output jack of a Z2. I'm a noob. Sorry.

So, my question remains about the viability/usability of the Z2/<1 Ohm output amp/multi-BA combo. Any info would be appreciated, as I haven't the funds or desire to do a lot of trial and error.

 

[Zerohour88]

LOL, so I guess there's a difference? When I saw the poster's comment about an output mod, it reminded me of a photo with something attached to the output jack of a Z2. I'm a noob. Sorry.

So, my question remains about the viability/usability of the Z2/<1 Ohm output amp/multi-BA combo. Any info would be appreciated, as I haven't the funds or desire to do a lot of trial and error.

uh, it'll be better if you study up on basic electronics first before attempting such mods. Capacitors and resistors are 2 very different things. Most common I've seen on Zishan is the OP-AMP rolling to change the sound sigs.

Get the most definite guide to lowering the output impedance and get handy with a soldering iron (practice first on cheap boards). If you just need to do one thing, the community (both here and on the Zishan/Walnut WaZE FB group) should be quite useful in providing you with a foolproof guide. You can definitely find your answer there (they use the Zishan for everything).