[mbwilson111]

f you have both, you'll definitely hear the difference with both wires. It might not be night and day, but it was noticeable enough for me to hear that the dark wire makes the ZSN sound a bit thicker in the bass region and provide a warmer vocal tone to the MID region, while the lighter wire provides less in both areas giving it a better balance throughout the whole signature.

Do you like both? I would want the purple... because... purple I do like a balanced signature but I adapt to many signatures.

 

[1clearhead]

I just ordered the purple/silver zsn for $20.99. Thank God its not $99+.

Enjoy them! Well worth the money!

 

[voicemaster]

Sick track. That guitar duel was fire, lol.

I love the drum sound from bandmaid.

 

[1clearhead]

Do you like both? I would want the purple... because... purple I do like a balanced signature but I adapt to many signatures.

Yup!...love both! Can't go wrong with either!

 

[voicemaster]

Enjoy them! Well worth the money!

Lol its only $20

 

[voicemaster]

It is amazing how $20 iem can give you nowadays. Awesome build quality, sound, detachable and braided cable. Back when I just joined this forum, for this price range, you can only get sennheiser cx series and its nowhere near the price/performance of todays offerings.

 

[kukkurovaca]

Here's the actual differences with the wires and nozzles for the purple/silver and cyan/black ZSN...

If you have both, you'll definitely hear the difference with both wires. It might not be night and day, but it was noticeable enough for me to hear that the dark wire makes the ZSN sound a bit thicker in the bass region and provide a warmer vocal tone to the MID region, while the lighter wire provides less in both areas giving it a better balance throughout the whole signature.




Hope this helps...


-Clear

Just to clarify, have you swapped the cables between the units when testing?

 

[Yesin]

tried switching the earpiece around to see if its just the cable or the IEM? 1.5 years is quite decent for a 15 bux or so IEM? I've had more expensive IEMs fall apart faster than that

Yep. I tried. The issue is with the cable extending from the mic housing to the right bud.

 

[Yesin]

KZ had a defective batch of ZS3, and it’s been about 1-1.5 years now. My bet is yours came from that batch

If you like the fit and sound of the ZS3, my recommendation would be the ZS4. It’s basically the ZS3 on steroids.

Otherwise, if you are willing to spend a bit more, the TRN V80 would be a significant upgrade to the ZS3 and the ZS4. I just got a set, and wow the hype is totally justified on them.

I quite enjoyed having the ZS3 yes. the ZS4 and TRN V80 sounds exciting. I'll be sure to check 'em out Slater.
Thanks

 

[1clearhead]

Just to clarify, have you swapped the cables between the units when testing?

Definitely...

To me personally, the better cable is the lighter color braided cable.

 

[nxnje]

Hey guys, after returning the kz zs6 i'm quite sad
I wanna buy a cheap earphone and i had a look on the kz hd9 that are just sold for like 2 euros.
Any impressions on that?
I've read there are 2 versions.
How can i know if that is the v2 version?

 

[Zerohour88]

Yep. I tried. The issue is with the cable extending from the mic housing to the right bud.

basically you can just change to new cables to get it working again?

then again, since its 11.11 sale, you can get a new KZ for the price of a cable, lol

 

[1clearhead]

Who ever is interested, KZ now sells a "white/silver cable" for the ZSN!

I ordered one earlier in the day

Links...

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/KZ-...n-0-75mm-high-purity-oxygen/32947613528.html?
https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?s...=2&is_b=1&rn=039f8d23bf3b7ba59d5273ead68ac75d

-Clear

 

[Qualcheduno]

Hey guys, after returning the kz zs6 i'm quite sad
I wanna buy a cheap earphone and i had a look on the kz hd9 that are just sold for like 2 euros.
Any impressions on that?
I've read there are 2 versions.
How can i know if that is the v2 version?

https://thecontraptionist.blog/2016...-place-to-begin-your-audiophile-journey-pt-3/
Here's a brief review of the HD9 by member @B9Scrambler.

 

[Tonwiki]

That was a known QC issue with the ZS3. They had a bad batch about a year or so ago. The driver just randomly dies. There is no way to fix it.

You could reuse the shell and install new drivers. Or use them for spare parts (cable, tips, etc).

Thx for the help! I will cry a little and try that.