[EISENbricher]

  finally i received the parcel with both EDSE and ED8. ED8 was a free gift as I've won the lottery.
i also own ES for a couple of month.
ED8 seems to something average between ES (bassier) and EDSE (brighter).
have to listen more, but out of the box ED8 sounds way too good.

Good to know that ED8 sounds good  
 

  Oh... $4.06 KZ-R1, it won't disappoint you for sure!   I like all KZ IEMs but I like ED8 the most 

 coz I always listen to dance music at this period.

EDM for me as well, cheers bro!
 

   
Yes I don't mind the sibilance present in the GR07/ That is the price to pay for the extra "sparkle" on the high end 

 
See my signature. I have the EDSE and highly (and really like it). I'm still have high hopes for the KZ R1 - arriving tomorrow.

Wow if you can handle VSonic's sibilance then you must be a treblehead. I can't absolutely handle sibilance.

 

[B9Scrambler]

My R3 arrived today. Unfortunately the left driver has something wrong with it, and the distortion makes them unusable :/ From what I gathered with my limited use of the right driver, they are almost a mix of the EDse and LPS; EDse treble and mids, with the LPS' big bass.

 

[Wokei]

My R3 arrived today. Unfortunately the left driver has something wrong with it, and the distortion makes them unusable :/ From what I gathered with my limited use of the right driver, they are almost a mix of the EDse and LPS; EDse treble and mids, with the LPS' big bass.

What a bummer ....first ANV and now the R3 left driver .....so sorry to hear that ...cheers

 

[B9Scrambler]

What a bummer ....first ANV and now the R3 left driver .....so sorry to hear that ...cheers

Yeah...this week has been poor for my KZs. I treat them way better than an 8$ iem should be treated too, lol. At least the ANV is only a soldering away from being recabled. They are really easy to work on.

For those that have the ANV, take care with the stock cable. Despite feeling nice and beefy, there is a shocking lack of metal strands running through there.

 

[Dasbo]

So what are the final impressions over the ED8?

 

[Ira Delphic]

  So what are the final impressions over the ED8?

 
From what I've read...more bass than EDSE but no significant improvement in SQ over other KZ. 

 

[DynamikeB]

Just received ED8...
 
Out of the box, yes, they «seem» to sound awesome.  I think they would be my top KZ iem, BUT:
 
- They are so big and heavy (metal alloy or something, and so huge + heavier than KZ GR).
 
- Fit is a nightmare to get proper seal.  It seems like my right ear canal cannot stand them.  Weird, I don't have this problem with my other iems...
 
I did some quick tip rolling but still... very disappointing for now, as the sound is quite promising. 
 
For sure, you cannot sleep or run with these.  I am not sure over the ear is a better choice either.  Still, my two cents, and I will definitely try more when I have time.

 

[EISENbricher]

From what I've read...more bass than EDSE but no significant improvement in SQ over other KZ. 

you and me read the same thread but why I see people praising ED8 a lot? Some claimed these to be best kz yet.

 

[EISENbricher]

Just received ED8...

Out of the box, yes, they «seem» to sound awesome.  I think they would be my top KZ iem, BUT:

- They are so big and heavy (metal alloy or something, and so huge + heavier than KZ GR).

- Fit is a nightmare to get proper seal.  It seems like my right ear canal cannot stand them.  Weird, I don't have this problem with my other iems...

I did some quick tip rolling but still... very disappointing for now, as the sound is quite promising. 

For sure, you cannot sleep or run with these.  I am not sure over the ear is a better choice either.  Still, my two cents, and I will definitely try more when I have time.

So main issue is fit.... Try Sony Hybrids? They always give a nice seal and good fit.

 

[Ira Delphic]

 

From what I've read...more bass than EDSE but no significant improvement in SQ over other KZ. 

you and me read the same thread but why I see people praising ED8 a lot? Some claimed these to be best kz yet.

 
I only see one person really hyping these (not you EISENbricher

). SQ up there with the better KZ - EDSE, DT3, etc but more bass. 

 

[Ira Delphic]

  Just received ED8...
 
Out of the box, yes, they «seem» to sound awesome.  I think they would be my top KZ iem, BUT:
 
- They are so big and heavy (metal alloy or something, and so huge + heavier than KZ GR).
 
- Fit is a nightmare to get proper seal.  It seems like my right ear canal cannot stand them.  Weird, I don't have this problem with my other iems...
 
I did some quick tip rolling but still... very disappointing for now, as the sound is quite promising. 
 
For sure, you cannot sleep or run with these.  I am not sure over the ear is a better choice either.  Still, my two cents, and I will definitely try more when I have time.

 
If you want an IEM that is almost invisible (ok I'm exaggerating) look at the KZ R1. I just got them today. These are likely the best KZ IEM for sleeping. They protrude very little from ears. After a quick listen - high end/treble very nice. Mids a bit recessed. Bass tight and not excessive. I'm ordering a second backup pair or two.

 

[EISENbricher]

I only see one person really hyping these (not you EISENbricher

). SQ up there with the better KZ - EDSE, DT3, etc but more bass. 

Well I might fuel up the hype train when I receive my ED8 xD
Because the sound signature as specified by people is of my liking.

 

[vovka]

  - They are so big and heavy (metal alloy or something, and so huge + heavier than KZ GR).

i think if given enough spin i could smash people's heads with ED8
when i received ES i thought 'omg, they are heavy'
now having ED8 i know what 'heavy' is
 
anyway i plan to use them indoors only, attached to my tablet

 

[DynamikeB]

I tried quickly Sony Hybrids, but they are kind of too small to fit on the driver.  Hard to, at least.  I will try back again later.  My initial impression about these was that they muffled the sound too much.

 

[DynamikeB]

  i think if given enough spin i could smash people's heads with ED8
when i received ES i thought 'omg, they are heavy'
now having ED8 i know what 'heavy' is
 
anyway i plan to use them indoors only, attached to my tablet

Haha, damage guaranteed...