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100+ Head-Fier
Is KZ's most recent Bluetooth cable any good? Looking to get it for my ZSN since it's the only one available for that connector. Anyone know if it *really* has AAC and aptX?
Yes!!!hello KZ connoisseurs, if ED16's top end is too strong for me, should I try ZSN? Tried ZSA a while back. At first it was impressive, but somehow after a couple days it sounded harsher... ED16 was less intense, but still, it mainly stays in the box.
@Sylmar I absolutely agree. Here's my ZSN review. Enjoy.
https://primeaudio.org/kz-zsn-earphone-review/
Thanks for your feedback. I have a stash of XL tips that I have collected over time. 9 out of 10 earphones come with tips that are too small for me.@crabdog, a very good review; well written and with FR graphs, too!
May I ask what eartips did you use to listen for your impressions and comparisons? Your initial photos show the default smooth eartip but the latter ones for the comparisons show a medium-to-wide-bore smoky grey silicone tip with the short red core. Save for the color, the latter tip looks similar to the one I'm using.
The reason I'm asking is because I find that with the smooth default tip and the Starlines (both small-bore) the ZSN bass is accentuated such that the midrange relatively becomes a wee bit recessed. Treble also becomes smoother, with an ever-so-slight drop in detail. Foam tips seem to heighten these effects even more. I noticed it when changing tips and listening to Steely Dan and Donald Fagen, whose albums I'm very familiar with.
Thanks for the photos! Very clear and closeup - so helpful
As far as I can tell, the drivers are wired in series not parallel.
I am impressed at how clean the assembly work is inside. No glue glopped everywhere. Even the soldering work looks quality. And the jack is screwed down wOw!
BTW that 5-point driver is called a pentadriver, and it used in Apple products.
Is the KZ AS10 a MUST BUY... it is 50% off on Aliexpress. $44 in total.
I love it... It's downgraded my ZS10 back into its box
Very open compared to the ZS10 and easier to drive.
Needs to be run in for a few hours to rid it of a quite sharp treble out of the box.
You can always try the foam mod. Cuts down on the treble without muffling sound, adds more mids, and bass. I use it on every KZ I own. Apparently, I'm a bit treble sensitive. Anyways, it's very simple once you remove the screen. No burn in required. You only need foam from an old case or sound insulation, a needle to remove the screen, a flashlight, tweezers, and a tiny amount of patience. Look down the nozzle, locate the chamber with two visible armatures and add 1mm x 1mm square bit of foam. If it's still to much treble, add another small bit outside the chambers and lightly push it in front of both chambers so that it's covering the bottom of the nozzle. Don't use too much or pack it too tightly or it will muffle the sound too much and kill the overall volume. Good luck!
Would you make love to someone with it in the bed - hence cheating on them at the same time... is it that good?I love it... It's downgraded my ZS10 back into its box
Very open compared to the ZS10 and easier to drive.
Needs to be run in for a few hours to rid it of a quite sharp treble out of the box.
Is the KZ AS10 a MUST BUY... it is 50% off on Aliexpress. $44 in total.