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KZ ZS5, brain burn in, cables
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my brief comments to these topics of the last pages.
Turned yesterday from my FLC8s to the new arrival KZ ZS5. First impression on the ZS5: boomy muddy sub bass, mid bass kick shortage and lack in bass clarity, slightly recessed mids, highs don't sound 100% natural. But thought give the brain burn in a chance.
After some tracks it worked. Found the ZS5 not that bad anymore. Even got almost used to the boomy bass though was still aware of the extra portion in this frequency. Liked the to my ears quite realistic voices tonality. Did not find the mids too recessed anymore. Still the kick bass lack. Got more used to the warmth of the sound.
Tried 3 types of cables on the ZS5 (stock, upgrade silver cables, cable from the FLC8s). There are definitely differences I can hear. The minor is between the stock and silver upgrade cable. IMO the upgrade cable is not worth the "upgrade". I would not prefer it over the stock cable. With the FLC8s cable the ZS5 turned into a brighter more airy character.
In the evening turned back to the FLC8s in direct comparison and I had the same impressions on the ZS5 like firstly described above. No, better say, I immediately realized the big difference in sound quality between the two.
So I agree the KZ5 might be a good pick at its price point but cannot compare to really good earphones. But this is of course what you expect between a 20€ and a 300€ IEM.
Who still don't believe a different cable produces different sound to an IEM should e.g. try the Pinnacle P1 cables on other IEM models. I think the P1 cables are very special and well fitting to the P1 (but not good at some other IEMs).
Just my two cents.
...
my brief comments to these topics of the last pages.
Turned yesterday from my FLC8s to the new arrival KZ ZS5. First impression on the ZS5: boomy muddy sub bass, mid bass kick shortage and lack in bass clarity, slightly recessed mids, highs don't sound 100% natural. But thought give the brain burn in a chance.
After some tracks it worked. Found the ZS5 not that bad anymore. Even got almost used to the boomy bass though was still aware of the extra portion in this frequency. Liked the to my ears quite realistic voices tonality. Did not find the mids too recessed anymore. Still the kick bass lack. Got more used to the warmth of the sound.
Tried 3 types of cables on the ZS5 (stock, upgrade silver cables, cable from the FLC8s). There are definitely differences I can hear. The minor is between the stock and silver upgrade cable. IMO the upgrade cable is not worth the "upgrade". I would not prefer it over the stock cable. With the FLC8s cable the ZS5 turned into a brighter more airy character.
In the evening turned back to the FLC8s in direct comparison and I had the same impressions on the ZS5 like firstly described above. No, better say, I immediately realized the big difference in sound quality between the two.
So I agree the KZ5 might be a good pick at its price point but cannot compare to really good earphones. But this is of course what you expect between a 20€ and a 300€ IEM.
Who still don't believe a different cable produces different sound to an IEM should e.g. try the Pinnacle P1 cables on other IEM models. I think the P1 cables are very special and well fitting to the P1 (but not good at some other IEMs).
Just my two cents.