[raypin]

Mmm......for classical music, the Zeus acquits itself very well. I see no problem using it. In fact, I can't think of a better in-ear, at any price point, that can better it.

 

[cladane]

Airy for Classical is a great point.
Comparing on this aspect with Wizard Katana ?

 

[cheeseeater]

I'm on the fence between Zeus-r and A12. My source will be ibasso dx90. Has anyone had an issue with hiss with a Zeus/dx90 pair?

 

[twister6]

I'm on the fence between Zeus-r and A12. My source will be ibasso dx90. Has anyone had an issue with hiss with a Zeus/dx90 pair?

 
I don't have DX90, but you do realize Z-R and A12 have totally different signature?  Plus, if you are planning to order A12, you are no longer getting the original ADEL module.

 

[Docterror]

I'm on the fence between Zeus-r and A12. My source will be ibasso dx90. Has anyone had an issue with hiss with a Zeus/dx90 pair?

I have no hiss with the Zeus-R and iBasso DX100. Also, I haven't heard the A12, but I seriously can't see ANY IEM possibly being better than the Zeus right now.

 

[cheeseeater]

I realize the Zeus now comes with apex. I am less clear on the sound signatures. I'll never be able to audition either until it arrives on my doorstep with my name on its case.

 

[twister6]

I realize the Zeus now comes with apex. I am less clear on the sound signatures. I'll never be able to audition either until it arrives on my doorstep with my name on its case.

 
Uh what?  You mean A12 comes with APEX, not Zeus-R

 

[cheeseeater]

Oops. Half asleep. A12 comes with apex.

 

[cheeseeater]

How do Zeus-r and A12 sound signatures differ?

 

[SomeWiseGuy]

Regarding hiss, below are some of my DAP-Zeus pairings:
 
FiiO X1 > Zeus = hiss
FiiO X1 > FiiO E12A > Zeus = no hiss on low gain, hiss on high gain
 
Colorfly C3 > Zeus = hiss
 
AK Jr > Zeus = no hiss

 

[cheeseeater]

Regarding hiss, below are some of my DAP-Zeus pairings:

FiiO X1 > Zeus = hiss
FiiO X1 > FiiO E12A > Zeus = no hiss on low gain, hiss on high gain

Colorfly C3 > Zeus = hiss

AK Jr > Zeus = no hiss

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Thank you very much. Even though I have none of those, it tells me much about the odds I'll have hiss too

 

[gordec]

Thanks a lot guys. Now I am asking myself if I don't prefer the former Zeus. Along the lines of what Nick said on the subject. The R is more balances and clear, but the XIV had this magic no other iem has.

What is the difference between the R and XIV? I'm getting one to pair with Cowon P1.

 

[SomeWiseGuy]

Regarding hiss, below are some of my DAP-Zeus pairings:

FiiO X1 > Zeus = hiss
FiiO X1 > FiiO E12A > Zeus = no hiss on low gain, hiss on high gain

Colorfly C3 > Zeus = hiss

AK Jr > Zeus = no hiss

I want to add a new pairing.

FiiO X5II > FiiO E12A > Zeus = no hiss on low gain, hiss on high gain

 

[Sound Eq]

How do Zeus-r and A12 sound signatures differ?

owned u12 and now i own zeus r
 
zeus r sounds more life like more energetic and got all spectrum right, U12 was great as well but falls behind and feels less life like

 

[Khragon]

Which ADEL module did you use when you had the U12?  The B1 really brings out the sparkles on the U12.