[Akmola Lola]

@TwinACStacks , did you check your ZS5 for phase issues? In the KZ thread folks have confirmed there's a QA issue with the ZS5 where one or both of the IEMs are wired out of phase. The only reason I ask is that your experience is the exact opposite of many of the initial reports of the ZS5 (including my own). Some were reporting a soundstage so wide and "holographic" that it made them feel uncomfortable. My own experience is that the soundstage is easily one of the widest I've ever heard from an IEM and rivals that of some of my circumaural headphones (Fidelio L2 and Momentum).

Regardless, with the exceptionally wide range of experiences on the KS5, I'm thinking that once again KZ might be running into QA issues. I'm just thankful that I got a good pair this time, unlike my **** DT2+ debacle.

bought ED9 and the filter mesh just appeared unattached to the filter, so one with mesh and another half mesh, not only QC issue but also safety issue.. minor issue but i avoided KZ line since plus after reading lots of comments on the QC QA problems.. tempted for ZS5 due to the hype but nevermind haha

 

[groucho69]

bought ED9 and the filter mesh just appeared unattached to the filter, so one with mesh and another half mesh, not only QC issue but also safety issue.. minor issue but i avoided KZ line since plus after reading lots of comments on the QC QA problems.. tempted for ZS5 due to the hype but nevermind haha

Where's your sense of adventure?

 

[NymPHONOmaniac]

Okay, can't stand people praising the XE800 anymore.
Must buy and try them NOW.

Did these at 12.22$ are legit?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/NEW...0.html?spm=a2g0s.13010208.99999999.274.QzDF0u

From instinct, cause of 41 positive reviews, I will think that they are...but I will very appreciate a confirmation from headfier that bought them there. Thanks!

 

[chickenmoon]

Okay, can't stand people praising the XE800 anymore.
Must buy and try them NOW.

Did these at 12.22$ are legit?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/NEW...0.html?spm=a2g0s.13010208.99999999.274.QzDF0u

From instinct, cause of 41 positive reviews, I will think that they are...but I will very appreciate a confirmation from headfier that bought them there. Thanks!

I've bought mine there and they are genuine no doubt but it's been a while so I can't guarantee you they are genuine now. I've only had positive experiences with this shop, genuine items and fast shipping but YMMV eventually.

 

[Francisk]

Where's your sense of adventure?

For the asking price of KZ....it's sure a fun and satisfying adventure for me

 

[BunchOfAtoms]

Okay, can't stand people praising the XE800 anymore.
Must buy and try them NOW.

Did these at 12.22$ are legit?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/NEW...0.html?spm=a2g0s.13010208.99999999.274.QzDF0u

From instinct, cause of 41 positive reviews, I will think that they are...but I will very appreciate a confirmation from headfier that bought them there. Thanks!

...and of course you'll let us know how they compare to our beloved Urbanfun HiFi, right?

Anyway, one month ago I asked that seller about the genuineness of their XE800 because I was about to buy it and they said it's a copy, so I gave up.

Maybe I've been too inquisitive and suspicious in my question?

 

[groucho69]

For the asking price of KZ....it's sure a fun and satisfying adventure for me

 

[groucho69]

...and of course you'll let us know how they compare to our beloved Urbanfun HiFi, right?

Anyway, one month ago I asked that seller about the genuineness of their XE800 because I was about to buy it and they said it's a copy, so I gave up.



Maybe I've been too inquisitive and suspicious in my question?

 

[NymPHONOmaniac]

...and of course you'll let us know how they compare to our beloved Urbanfun HiFi, right?

Anyway, one month ago I asked that seller about the genuineness of their XE800 because I was about to buy it and they said it's a copy, so I gave up.



Maybe I've been too inquisitive and suspicious in my question?

Hum, now i'm a little confuse one say it's legit and seller answer it's a copy...the goal is to have this GR07 driver in it! But Miss shirley sell lot of iem so I will give it a try and for sure I will compare it to the almighty Urbanfun

Oh...but this one look more legit and consumer compare them to GR07 so....well well, 8$ more but brand name is Gevo and other shirley is Fitma Audio (find other X800 with this name too).
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/XE8...id=7c7edd89-2749-402e-8b3e-a7f3e9462b88&tpp=1

 

[Slater]

...and of course you'll let us know how they compare to our beloved Urbanfun HiFi, right?

Anyway, one month ago I asked that seller about the genuineness of their XE800 because I was about to buy it and they said it's a copy, so I gave up.



Maybe I've been too inquisitive and suspicious in my question?

Well, they said it's a copy, so I would take that as truth. Usually, it's the other way around (seller dealing in copies tell you it's genuine). I'd say that's pretty lucky, because it saved you the trouble.

BTW, I read your question to the seller - what's the deal with the 'moving nozzle'/'moving output filters'?

 

[Francisk]

Hum, now i'm a little confuse one say it's legit and seller answer it's a copy...the goal is to have this GR07 driver in it! But Miss shirley sell lot of iem so I will give it a try and for sure I will compare it to the almighty Urbanfun

Oh...but this one look more legit and consumer compare them to GR07 so....well well, 8$ more but brand name is Gevo and other shirley is Fitma Audio (find other X800 with this name too).
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/XE8...id=7c7edd89-2749-402e-8b3e-a7f3e9462b88&tpp=1

Ermmm....sorry but my XE800 "DOES NOT" sound like my Vsonic GR07 Classic.,,not at all

 

[Vidal]

@Nymphonomaniac some sellers who were selling legit XE800 have now switched to selling fakes, best thing to do is to buy them from a well regarded seller like Penon. Not sure if Penon still have them though.

 

[BunchOfAtoms]

BTW, I read your question to the seller - what's the deal with the 'moving nozzle'/'moving output filters'?

Some people on the forum said that the moving nozzle is a feature that tells genuine XE800s from copies, but I read somewhere that there are fakes having moving nozzles too, so that's not enough to say it's genuine.

 

[Slater]

Some people on the forum said that the moving nozzle is a feature that tells genuine XE800s from copies, but I read somewhere that there are fakes having moving nozzles too, so that's not enough to say it's genuine.

Gotcha.

If you're in the US, this seller claims his are genuine, and has a great feedback score given the volume: http://www.ebay.com/itm/VIVO-XE800-...iece-w-Microphone-For-Smartphone/390655760043

 

[BunchOfAtoms]

Gotcha.

If you're in the US, this seller claims his are genuine, and has a great feedback score given the volume: http://www.ebay.com/itm/VIVO-XE800-...iece-w-Microphone-For-Smartphone/390655760043

Thanks, but I'm in Europe. Penon Audio has it though, and it's cheaper: http://www.ebay.com/itm/VIVO-XE800-...arphone-Mic-/272545452247?hash=item3f74f990d7
I'll wait for our guinea pig Nymphonomaniac anyway.