Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
Dec 14, 2018 at 9:52 AM Post #39,571 of 63,671
Hmm, you have a point and maybe they even tried that in the ZS6/7 shell and the DD worked out better in tuning:thinking: Seems there was enough room for a bass BA and they have come a long way on the interior of this shell shape since the first run ZS5's! I mean it's been a long time since they just sunk a couple BA's down in the glue:hushed:
Perhaps simpler - why would they make the third 5-BA model. Plus, they have AS06 now and I really hope for AS16 or BA16 soon!:L3000:
 
Dec 14, 2018 at 10:08 AM Post #39,574 of 63,671
Choices, choices!!! :thinking::deadhorse:
My Year-end Resolution:

I will not anymore buy any IEMs.

Pursuant thereto, I hereby resolve that henceforth I shall endeavor to use all means necessary to enable my husband to realize he could, and should, buy them for me.

As I'm not totally manipulative, I'll grant him the ceiling of US $30.

So:

That probably leaves out the ZS7, but the AS06 falls squarely on that parameter.

Clear's discovery, the CCA C10, which may yet turn out to be buried treasure, could be had for even less.

Cheers to the year ahead!
:blush: :beerchug: :ksc75smile:
 
Dec 14, 2018 at 10:25 AM Post #39,576 of 63,671
The ZS7 would probably fall below the US$42 mark by then too. :beyersmile:[/QUOTE]

I do hope so:thumbsup::fingers_crossed:
 
Dec 14, 2018 at 12:09 PM Post #39,577 of 63,671
IMHO KZ must have that DD for the bass they want to produce especially since they always lean to the sparkly side of the spectrum, when I saw that first picture in coils post and the thing just said and showed 4 BA's I was like "Oh no, gonna be a real ear fryer"!!!

Well, it does have 2*30095 for the highs...just like the ZS5 v2 and ZS6. The 30095s are both right in the nozzle again too, like a treble cannon.

I hope I’m proven wrong, but I have a sinking feeling how it’s going to turn out...
 
Dec 14, 2018 at 12:18 PM Post #39,578 of 63,671
Well, it does have 2*30095 for the highs...just like the ZS5 v2 and ZS6. The 30095s are both right in the nozzle again too, like a treble cannon.

I hope I’m proven wrong, but I have a sinking feeling how it’s going to turn out...

Me too. We'll have to foam mod this thing. Oh well. I've gotten good at it and even added some for the ZSNs. These are my current favorites...
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Dec 14, 2018 at 12:22 PM Post #39,579 of 63,671
The 5 BA’s in my favorite KZ BA10 are tuned with tremendous low end and clean sounding. Its available when the music calls for it but doesn’t hang on like some DD do. Don’t get me wrong I thought “there is no way KZ could tune a 5 BA iem and it keep the low end” I Was Dead WRONG!
The BA10 is already the forgotten KZ because it looks so odd...if you own a pair and let them play in you’ll be amazed how incredibly tuned they are!
I wish there was a way to stuff the BA10 in a ZSN shell and keep the same tuning as I firmly believe you folks would love it!
I’m just sorry its so overlooked..already....!!
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Dec 14, 2018 at 12:30 PM Post #39,580 of 63,671
I have the ZS4 coming soon. I will post some impressions and then write a review, there are not many ZS4 reviews at the moment.
 
Dec 14, 2018 at 12:47 PM Post #39,581 of 63,671
Me too. We'll have to foam mod this thing. Oh well. I've gotten good at it and even added some for the ZSNs. These are my current favorites...

Nice, of those my faves are the R1's and Queen's (They look nice in the Red & Blue) I got the gray ones and love them maybe even more than my Garden's!

@eclein , I want a pair but going to wait and see how much they drop and maybe next 11/11:thumbsup: Am anxiously awaiting ZS7 now just cause I need a blue KZ:rolling_eyes: LOL

Hmm, since you started it let's have a current fave off providing you have at least one KZ in it but try to keep it to maximum 5 since there are only that many days in the work week:wink:

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Dec 14, 2018 at 1:55 PM Post #39,583 of 63,671
Podster..I’m hoping they (KZ) either bring out a nicely shelled version of BA10 or bring more per side that blows them away and is comfy to wear like my TRN V80’s.
I also need to listen to my ZS5s more as they got lost in my shuffle when I still had the 64s.

Podster how do I tell if my 5s are original version or 2nd??
 
Dec 14, 2018 at 2:06 PM Post #39,584 of 63,671
Podster..I’m hoping they (KZ) either bring out a nicely shelled version of BA10 or bring more per side that blows them away and is comfy to wear like my TRN V80’s.
I also need to listen to my ZS5s more as they got lost in my shuffle when I still had the 64s.

Podster how do I tell if my 5s are original version or 2nd??

If memory serves me you have to shine a bright light into the nozzle screen and looking from an angle see if you see the opening for one BA or if you see two little circles, anyone correct the Pod if his memory has failed him:rolling_eyes:
 
Dec 14, 2018 at 2:25 PM Post #39,585 of 63,671
If memory serves me you have to shine a bright light into the nozzle screen and looking from an angle see if you see the opening for one BA or if you see two little circles, anyone correct the Pod if his memory has failed him:rolling_eyes:

Correct. You can also test the impedance at the 2-pin socket.
 

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