Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
Sep 27, 2017 at 9:34 PM Post #22,276 of 64,285
Yeah. New Bee on Gearbest
Actually just got my shipping notification....
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Sep 27, 2017 at 9:43 PM Post #22,278 of 64,285
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Sep 27, 2017 at 10:23 PM Post #22,280 of 64,285
Apparently from the inside of a Dunu DN-2000J:
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:thinking: That's not being used as described in Knowles literature... that looks promising ?

So where do we get those?
 
Sep 27, 2017 at 10:31 PM Post #22,284 of 64,285
So where do we get those?
Mouser has a better selection than anywhere else I could find on a quick scan but still pretty limited. Digikey will special order odd ones but smallest lot for that is 100 I believe.
Mouser has a bunch of 1.12mm and 1.78mm, and green 1.37mm in stock.

No idea what size would work - the specced sizes (1.12, 1.37, 1.78) are external dimensions, not internal like they're being used there.

Here's a relevant search on mouser:
http://www.mouser.com/Electromechan...akers-Transducers/_/N-awp4u?P=1yyy7vrZ1yyy7vq

Ohh, looks like if you tick off Acoustic from that search, red 1.37mm too maybe? It links to the data sheet for the green 1.37mm though the model number is for the red :shrug:
http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Knowles/BF-9778-000
 
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Sep 27, 2017 at 10:57 PM Post #22,285 of 64,285
About the ZSE, I am gonna assume that the negative review was due to the poor fit. This other reviewer likes the ZSE a lot, and he has a good fit. He says that there's no harshness in the highs and he even likes the ZSE more than the ZS5!

I think I'll just buy a pair. It's so ridiculously cheap.


Hey, I am the guy (Dr. Schweinsgruber) who did this review. I have only reviewed two earphones, because I really love them: these ZSE and the Swing ie800. And yes, I attempted to sign up for the aliexpress affiliate program, because why should I do all the work and the sellers make the extra profit (I signed up later after the ZSE review already had close to 600 reviews). Igor Eisberg over at audio budget did, too. He reviewed the Headroom MS16 and the seller sold 260 pairs thereafter. In my case, I have not even looked whether this program works with youtube links.

Back to the earphones: yes, they are cheap and really good. If I was after the money, I oulw have reviewed more expensive ones. TechmanZ's review is laughable. These ZSE are not piercing at all. He also reviewed the VE Monks which are extremely mediocre. Ask Hifi Chris I had been corresponding about with.
 
Sep 28, 2017 at 12:11 AM Post #22,286 of 64,285
Got my ZS6 today from Gearbest. Personally, I think they sound as good or better as than my ZS5. I find no harshness at all.

The included cable is pretty sad looking / feeling. Have them at home on a whiplash audio cable.

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Great news and :call_me:
 
Sep 28, 2017 at 1:05 AM Post #22,288 of 64,285
KZ Zs6 is heavier than Zs5....Right ? Is it painful for long listening session due to its weight? Also is there any real upgrade from Zs5 to Zs6 Sonically?

ZS6 is obvious heavier, but I don't notice them it wearing them, very comfy.

They look expensive, and feel substantial. I don't really notice any difference in sound quality.
 
Sep 28, 2017 at 1:23 AM Post #22,289 of 64,285
Got my ZS6 today from Gearbest. Personally, I think they sound as good or better as than my ZS5. I find no harshness at all.

The included cable is pretty sad looking / feeling. Have them at home on a whiplash audio cable.

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Better than the zs5? In what aspects? I personally am a treble lover but after reading that they are treble nukes, even I'm concerned. I have no problem with the Zs5 though.
 

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