JVC HA-SZ2000/1000 Impressions Thread
Jan 4, 2017 at 9:49 AM Post #3,646 of 4,826
 
Do you think the ws1100 could be close?
 

 
 
That Hi-Res sticker + SOLID BASS looks tempting

 
I own the Audio Technica ATH-WS770iS, which is also part of AT's Solid Bass line. And while they are my everyday headphones, due to good sub and mid bass, present mids, clear crisp highs, and light weight, they can't touch the JVC for the head rattling bass. As for the ATH-WS1100, I'm not sure, but I would think not or HBB would have let us all know, lol.
 
Jan 4, 2017 at 10:36 AM Post #3,647 of 4,826
 
Do you think the ws1100 could be close?
 

 
 
That Hi-Res sticker + SOLID BASS looks tempting

 
 
I'm selling a mint pair if you want to try them.  They are semi open and I needed a completely closed set that why i'm selling them.  Good clarity and soundstage, but not top ten material.  It can give the m100 run for the money but not quite there.  Flashmp3 is right it does kind a rolloff a little early.  One of the most comfortable set i've ever tried.  Love the how the pads are, soft with a big opening.
 
Jan 4, 2017 at 1:00 PM Post #3,648 of 4,826
   
 
I'm selling a mint pair if you want to try them.  They are semi open and I needed a completely closed set that why i'm selling them.  Good clarity and soundstage, but not top ten material.  It can give the m100 run for the money but not quite there.  Flashmp3 is right it does kind a rolloff a little early.  One of the most comfortable set i've ever tried.  Love the how the pads are, soft with a big opening.


Oh I thought it was a closed can. I swear i read it was closed. With a 990.250 "bassy" then i dont think i see the need to add this.
 
I'm stuck in mid fi land and well yeah, i think i need one flagship and finish this game
 
the one on my mind being the SONY as it seems to beat out th900.
 
then back to car audio/home audio more.
 
All deadly hobbies.
 
Jan 4, 2017 at 4:44 PM Post #3,649 of 4,826
Now you guys know just how awesome the JVC SZ series cans are, and just how low they can really go. Not many cans can hit that 20 hertz range well. And not that many cans can be turned up as loud without piss poor feedback being heard. But the disadvantage to them is the fact that they are not plug and play cans. They need EQ and they need amping, that alone makes them not an ideal choice for portable, if the imense size and weight are not obvious to you in that regard lol. But I think that for in the home use they are the perfect choice for any basshead. Its like having a sub woofer attached to your head. But the thing I like about these cans is that they EQ well, so if your someone like me who appreciates bass, but also likes highs, you can raize them up to +10DB or more, and have your ear drums blasted to your content of bliss. I personally know of some cans that have been reviewed that had way too many highs out of the box without EQ and have next to nothing for the bass. Those are usually the overpriced open ended cans though, their the kind that most audiophiles will try to sell on you that you need some studio grade 3000 dollar monsters in order to be happy. That is just not so. And besides, you can't take an open ended can with you on the bus, that is unless you want your stranger neighbor to know how much you like Lindsey Lohan porn while midday. :wink:


You think Fiio E11k (A3) amp-coupled with the SB E5- will be enough to cranck the 2K?
 
Jan 4, 2017 at 5:01 PM Post #3,650 of 4,826
No, for the SZ2K's your going to need at least the E12 or the newer A5 amp to power them suckers, or you could use a desktop amp such as the Schiit stack, I've even been told the Cayin C5 works well. The A3 has just enough power to amp the SZ1K's but not the SZ2K's :wink:
 
Jan 5, 2017 at 6:36 PM Post #3,651 of 4,826
Just incase anyone is interested. I posted in Extreme Basshead thread as well. I am liking these more than hm5
 

 

 
 
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/GENUINE-Sony-parts-A1810667A-A-1810-667-A-Ear-Cushion-1-pcs-for-MDR-XB1000-/361841636129?hash=item543f713321:g:9MgAAOSwcUBYU-GN
 
3 pairs left at 28US/pair, Original OEM
 
No mods necessary, just need to stretch out a bit, and the inner diameter stitching acts as a lip. Fits very securely.
 
Its a low risk investment! Defo worth it
 
Jan 5, 2017 at 8:31 PM Post #3,652 of 4,826
Just incase anyone is interested. I posted in Extreme Basshead thread as well. I am liking these more than hm5

3 pairs left at 28US/pair, Original OEM

No mods necessary, just need to stretch out a bit, and the inner diameter stitching acts as a lip. Fits very securely.

Its a low risk investment! Defo worth it


What do you like more about them? Sound? Comfort?
 
Jan 5, 2017 at 8:52 PM Post #3,654 of 4,826
So what are the mids like on the sz2ks? As the bass sounds perfect but i would like to hear the vocals to and I have seen some people say it sounds like ass and some say it sounds decent. I dont have any experience with decent headphones but i have tried the Vmoda m100s what are the mids like to that that?
 
Jan 5, 2017 at 9:03 PM Post #3,655 of 4,826
This is why I keep reposting this picture, to help all the newcomers bring their SZ can's to their upmost potential. If you want to hear serious bass as well as great vocals for a closed back set, this is what you got to set your EQ too, weather doing it software or hardware EQ. But something you don't see here is the gain turned all the way, gain is gotta go all the way down into the minus 10 or more ranges in order to make this level of EQ work, just remember that.
 

 
Jan 5, 2017 at 10:08 PM Post #3,656 of 4,826
What do you like more about them? Sound? Comfort?

They offer a slightly more open feel and the bass though slightly less impact than hm5 seems to offer better texture. Like I can feel more separate bass notes and instrument separation. This makes it work better for certain bass genres like reggae with vocals and instruments vs slow roots reggae where hm5 better. Hip hop better on hm5 but dance trance edm with xb1k YMMV

They look to have extremely small ear holes. Its been forever since I tried the Sony XB1000 so I can't remember how they fit my ears.


My whole ear goes in. Average size ears.

If it doesn't work out can always use them on another pair.

Be warned it does take some time to put on

If you have doubts don't do it. I just showing it's possible for those into big phat pads like alphapads
 
Jan 5, 2017 at 10:09 PM Post #3,657 of 4,826
This is why I keep reposting this picture, to help all the newcomers bring their SZ can's to their upmost potential. If you want to hear serious bass as well as great vocals for a closed back set, this is what you got to set your EQ too, weather doing it software or hardware EQ. But something you don't see here is the gain turned all the way, gain is gotta go all the way down into the minus 10 or more ranges in order to make this level of EQ work, just remember that.



Good tip. Nothing like clipping at high volume lol can cause heart attack and or brain damage
 
Jan 5, 2017 at 10:26 PM Post #3,658 of 4,826
So what are the mids like on the sz2ks? As the bass sounds perfect but i would like to hear the vocals to and I have seen some people say it sounds like ass and some say it sounds decent. I dont have any experience with decent headphones but i have tried the Vmoda m100s what are the mids like to that that?

Mids are warm, thick and syrupy. Its a complete fail on every level.

To get the best out of these you should be using eq and then shoving buttloads of power into them.

The best bass ever.
 
Jan 6, 2017 at 7:45 PM Post #3,660 of 4,826
 
Well one needs like 10 presets with this badboy as you switch from genre to genre :p
 
@OldDude04 pads apprx 2 1/2 inch diameter.

 
Agreed. I have 6 EQ presets for my SZ2K's, double the number of the next closest pair lol. But that is also due to the SZ's taking EQ like no other headphone I have heard. You can truly tune these via EQ to sound much better if you put in the time and effort to do so. 
 
With that being said, they will never be "audiophile" sounding or even close to it. But you can GREATLY improve how they sound out of the box with solid EQ work. 
 

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