The Starline tips don't look like the ones coming with the CRN. I'm looking specifically for those.
Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
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Carpet
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I like their stated lack of quality control, "there may be a slight error of +/- 1-2mm, which will not effect normal use".
That's a completely different size for eartips, which bloody well will effect normal use!
As I recall the CCA CA16 came with a different pattern tip to the starlines. More dome shaped than conical, and a bit shorter too. I've never seen that pattern offered for sale seperately
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Those are the very thin tips they included for IEMs like the DQ6. Not the same as starlines.
The CRN has clear starline tips. I don't think you can order those on their own, unfortunately.
They aren't listed it yet, closest alternative would be kbear 07, or Newbee tips (tho it's slightly harder and wider)
Still wondering why KZ is selling the EDA Balanced around $10 assuming that EDA is $30...Cause this is literally a bop, this sound nothing like the $10 IEMs I've tried in the past, this EDA Balanced should be priced at $30 atleast...cause if KZ ever planned to release this babies below $20 this will be the new default, I'm calling it right now.
To justify my rumblings here, here is another comment from a reviewer from Chifi Audio Reviews group at facebook.
trippleed
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I can't agree more. It is the most well balance product from KZ. A technical version of QKZ VK4. Ticks every sectors that we need from a balance IEM. Wide soundstage, nice tonality, speedy transient, good detail retrieval, fun sounding iem (as expected from every kz iem), and etc.
Still wondering why KZ is selling the EDA Balanced around $10 assuming that EDA is $30...Cause this is literally a bop, this sound nothing like the $10 IEMs I've tried in the past, this EDA Balanced should be priced at $30 atleast...cause if KZ ever planned to release this babies below $20 this will be the new default, I'm calling it right now.
To justify my rumblings here, here is another comment from a reviewer from Chifi Audio Reviews group at facebook.
so, no body talk about KZ EDX-Ultra ????
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004251513870.html?spm=a2g0s.8937460.0.0.37e02e0esqNkur
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004251513870.html?spm=a2g0s.8937460.0.0.37e02e0esqNkur
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I saw some reviewer saying that its a mix between CRA+ and EDA Bass.so, no body talk about KZ EDX-Ultra ????
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004251513870.html?spm=a2g0s.8937460.0.0.37e02e0esqNkur
r31ya
Headphoneus Supremus
hmm, KZ EDX Ultra with crap mspaint job to get the db scaling the same with crin EDX Pro graph
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004251513870.html?spm=a2g0s.8937460.0.0.37e02e0esqNkur
Despite the ads for better bass, its the treble that change the most. more linear treble response...
At $20 its now slightly pricier than CCA CRA, brave pricing.
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Ynot1
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I switched from KZ EDR2 to JadeAudio JD3 and there was a significant jump in dynamic efficiency. I clearly don't need an amp with the JD3 while the EDR2 sounds relatively sluggish and now I believe it needs an amp. Granted the EDR2 is a relic. What would be a fair comparison in respect to dynamic efficiency? I sense as diaphragm technology improves, iem will no longer need an amp. EDA, CRA+, EDX Ultra, and I noticed the Trn Vx came down in price?
Edit: Someone at Aliexpress is watching me. The price went back up.
Edit: Someone at Aliexpress is watching me. The price went back up.
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i think the cp100s are one of the best ones around
phower
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Because most people have moved on to TWS. You can buy an average TWS for $20. The average person favors convenience over sound quality.
Still wondering why KZ is selling the EDA Balanced around $10 assuming that EDA is $30...Cause this is literally a bop, this sound nothing like the $10 IEMs I've tried in the past, this EDA Balanced should be priced at $30 atleast...cause if KZ ever planned to release this babies below $20 this will be the new default, I'm calling it right now.
To justify my rumblings here, here is another comment from a reviewer from Chifi Audio Reviews group at facebook.
If KZ wants to sell them, they have to reduce their price.
jant71
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I just bought a CRA to go with my BQeyz Z3 BT cable. I have a FiiO JH3 which i really like but not with the Z3 which can't power it and it sounds bad compared to wired. The CCA sings with the Z3 though. Big open and not compressed at all. Very dynamic and all the details are there with no smoothing. Nice and easy to drive.
I hope they do use this driver in a convenient TWS, power it right, maybe give it some chamber to breath and give it aptX at least if not adaptive. Could be a must have if they do it right and price it at about $59-$69 bucks.
ScrofulousBinturong
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Love that purple case <3Thanks for this. Just starting out with entry-levels for daily use and yes, looking at other ones as I also liked the Ikko OH2 that was gifted to me especially the looks.
