Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
Dec 28, 2018 at 2:18 AM Post #39,977 of 63,832
It's been 2 years since I last looked at a new IEM. I just ordered myself a KSN & AS06. And just like 2 year ago, when I first got myself KZ-ATE, I am expecting good things again this time! :)
Anything else from KZ for less than US$50 that I should check out? My knowledge of KZ range after late 2016 is a total blank. Slight V-shaped sound preferred.
Thanks.

PS: And a big hello to those I chatted with back in the day!
 
Dec 28, 2018 at 2:26 AM Post #39,978 of 63,832
The C10 sound different from the 3 you mentioned above, plus is a level up from the ZSN and will definitely bring you a mature and more premium sound signature.
That sounds like a CCA advertisement. :wink: So do you wish you didn't buy the ZSN or do they still hold a spot close to your heart? It sounds like the C10 is a step up from ZSN but not from ZS10/AS10?
 
Dec 28, 2018 at 2:30 AM Post #39,980 of 63,832
I need to know if the original zs3 takes a 0.75mm Cable or 0.78mm cable as there are two options to choose from for the Bluetooth cable on AliExpress.

I think I remember it being 0.75 but I just want to confirm before buying.

Thanks
 
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Dec 28, 2018 at 2:34 AM Post #39,981 of 63,832
I need to know if the original zs3 takes a 0.75mm Cable or 0.78mm cable as there are two options to choose from for the Bluetooth cable on AliExpress. I think I remember it being 0.75 but I just want to confirm before buying.
Are you trollin'? As far as I know all KZ's cables are 0.75
 
Dec 28, 2018 at 3:10 AM Post #39,985 of 63,832
It's been 2 years since I last looked at a new IEM. I just ordered myself a KSN & AS06. And just like 2 year ago, when I first got myself KZ-ATE, I am expecting good things again this time! :)
Anything else from KZ for less than US$50 that I should check out? My knowledge of KZ range after late 2016 is a total blank. Slight V-shaped sound preferred.
Thanks.

PS: And a big hello to those I chatted with back in the day!
MEE Audio M6 pro 2nd generation, if you like the sound, that it is actually not exactly laid back
 
Dec 28, 2018 at 3:17 AM Post #39,986 of 63,832
I Love Millie Bobby Brown and Stranger Things!
Great gif!
Yeahh.. same here
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Dec 28, 2018 at 3:34 AM Post #39,987 of 63,832
I need to know if the original zs3 takes a 0.75mm Cable or 0.78mm cable as there are two options to choose from for the Bluetooth cable on AliExpress.

I think I remember it being 0.75 but I just want to confirm before buying.

Thanks
0.75mm. As far as I know all KZ earphones with detachable cables have this standard for their connection. Although for a time when the ZS5 and ZS6 first came out there were some SPC upgrade cables being sold as KZ-compatible that had 0.78 mm pins. I bought 2 of those for my ZS5 v1 and red ZS6. It's been said the extra .03 mm will stretch the pin sockets and make them loose, but I cannot comment on this since so far I haven't had the need or reason to take them off. Well, that creeping green Fungus amungus on the ZS6 cable may be a cause for replacement, one of these days.
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Dec 28, 2018 at 3:37 AM Post #39,988 of 63,832
MEE Audio M6 pro 2nd generation, if you like the sound, that it is actually not exactly laid back

Just looked at the website; described like an old Trinity basic IEM (I know they went belly up). Will put this one further down the road. Am hoping my new KSN will be "good enough" or even a cheaper KZ models. I use wired IEMs solely for plane trips (with rough handling), and use earbuds/wireless IEMs rest of the other times. So have to spread the money around sensibly :)
 
Dec 28, 2018 at 3:45 AM Post #39,989 of 63,832
It's been 2 years since I last looked at a new IEM. I just ordered myself a KSN & AS06. And just like 2 year ago, when I first got myself KZ-ATE, I am expecting good things again this time! :)
Anything else from KZ for less than US$50 that I should check out? My knowledge of KZ range after late 2016 is a total blank. Slight V-shaped sound preferred.
Thanks.

PS: And a big hello to those I chatted with back in the day!
A bigger hello from a new member!

Hmm...you've already a ZSN and AS06 on the way. I don't know about slight V-shaped sound but add to those 2 the ZS6 with round foam tips and I dare say you're covered for 2017 and 2018.

Oh, and there's a KZ cousin, the CCA C10. @1clearhead highly recommends this.
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Dec 28, 2018 at 4:02 AM Post #39,990 of 63,832
Hmm...you've already a ZSN and AS06 on the way. I don't know about slight V-shaped sound but add to those 2 the ZS6 with round foam tips and I dare say you're covered for 2017 and 2018.
Yes, been lurking for past week or so. Seems like ZSN is very well liked. And AS06 was more of a hopeful punt for me.
How old is the ZS6? I think I may have that, if it came out early 2017. Or maybe I have it confused with something else.

As for being covered for next 2 year with just 3 or 4 IEMs; I know all too well that I will end up with a candy jar worth of new iems (and new earbuds) in a few months time. I have several candy jars from just my 2016 sojourn in Headfi. At least, this time, I had 2 years to save up for this year's buying :)
 

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