Thanks for all your great input! Between the DQ6 and CSN, which would you say is more suitable for genres such as black/death/thrash metal, or crust punk? Based on your posts in different threads and the fact that CSN uses a BA, which should work better with fast, complicated tracks, I feel like CCA might have a slight edge over KZ in this scenario.
Did you rolled tips on DQ6 to counter the peaks? JVC dot ++ seems to counter that on my end.KZ DQ6 rank A-.
It’s been a few years since I got a KZ and WOW, it is a great iem.
Tight, fast and well textured bass that’s fun because of the elevation but is clean because of the tightness and speed.
Mids are recessed giving it a V-shaped sound, but is very natural because of the timbre and tonality (although the tonality is leaning a bit more towards brightness, so some male vocals do need more warmth).
Treble, while it is very airy and the quantity isn’t too much for me, it is a bit unrefined and peaky. Which is the biggest weakness along with the technicalities (except soundstage) where it is actually good for this price, but doesn’t punch much higher (same level as the blon bl-03 (mesh mod)). Soundstage is very big though, probably the biggest soundstage you can get at this price and it definitely can rival stuff in the 100-200 usd range. Timbre is also very good along with coherency.
It is like a mini Fiio FD5 but a bit more recessed mids and more unrefined/peaky treble and technicalities arent in the same league. If you like the DQ6, the upgrade to it would be the FD5.
I am using the elecom ehp cap 20. Even the type e doesn't help it much.
DQ6 is more impactful, and gives you a live house presentation with JBL speakers and marshall amps.
Could you elaborate? Based on what I've read CSN is the darker sounding of the two, meaning it's bass is more accentuated, hence should have more impact. Or am I getting it wrong?
Yea from the backside shape of both unit, i’m pretty certain that’s XUN
Thanks! I might just get the CSN!
Ahem... great minds think alike
And of course (IMO) the satin finishes are always the classiest
Nice review. Completely agree with your assessment of the DQ6.KZ DQ6 rank A-.
It’s been a few years since I got a KZ and WOW, it is a great iem.
Tight, fast and well textured bass that’s fun because of the elevation but is clean because of the tightness and speed.
Mids are recessed giving it a V-shaped sound, but is very natural because of the timbre and tonality (although the tonality is leaning a bit more towards brightness, so some male vocals do need more warmth).
Treble, while it is very airy and the quantity isn’t too much for me, it is a bit unrefined and peaky. Which is the biggest weakness along with the technicalities (except soundstage) where it is actually good for this price, but doesn’t punch much higher (same level as the blon bl-03 (mesh mod)). Soundstage is very big though, probably the biggest soundstage you can get at this price and it definitely can rival stuff in the 100-200 usd range. Timbre is also very good along with coherency.
It is like a mini Fiio FD5 but a bit more recessed mids and more unrefined/peaky treble and technicalities arent in the same league. If you like the DQ6, the upgrade to it would be the FD5.
