[Griffith]

  Thank you for pointing that price out.  That pretty much ends the debate in my head.

 
You're welcome, let me just finish my order before they run out of stock, because I have the feeling a lot of people in this thread will be interested once they find out
 
Edit: By  the way, they all sell the upgrade cable at a reasonably discounted price: https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/100-Original-KZ-Plated-Silver-Cable-4-Cell-Single-Crystal-Copper-Earphone-Upgrade-Cable-0-75mm/119089_32729628118.html
 
It's rare to see that cable being sold for under 10 euros.

 

[Saoshyant]

   
You're welcome, let me just finish my order before they run out of stock, because I have the feeling a lot of people in this thread will be interested once they find out
 
Edit: By  the way, they all sell the upgrade cable at a reasonably discounted price: https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/100-Original-KZ-Plated-Silver-Cable-4-Cell-Single-Crystal-Copper-Earphone-Upgrade-Cable-0-75mm/119089_32729628118.html
 
It's rare to see that cable being sold for under 10 euros.

I know there are two different KZ silver upgrade cables available, so I'm curious which of the two is the appropriate cable.  They both state they can be used on ZST, where one says ZS3 as well.

 

[Griffith]

Are there really two of those? I think the ZS3 and ZST share the same plug and the pictures I see of the said cable (I've seen pictures of it before) are identical to the ones of the one I just ordered.

 

[Saoshyant]

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/KZ-ZST-Cable-2pin-0-75-mm-2-6M-Upgraded-Silver-Plated-Cable-Earphone-Upgrade-Cable/119089_32741252790.html
 
This would be the other cable.  If memory serves, I think the two cables might have something to do with a revision difference between the matte ZS3 and the shiny version.  I'm most likely misremembering however.

 

[Griffith]

Ah I see the termination is angled. But the plug seems to be the same.

 

[Saoshyant]

As it is, I think I'll see how I like it before replacing the cable.  Although, at this price it's tempting.

 

[Griffith]

  As it is, I think I'll see how I like it before replacing the cable.  Although, at this price it's tempting.

 
I'm usually not a "cable person" but I've read from multiple people on threads like this one that the silver cable actually makes a significant difference. And think of it this way, even with the cable included we're still talking about a 20 euro'ish purchase. That's less or more or less the same of many of the headphones that are touted as alternatives to the KST like the **** UE, Tenmak Pro, etc.

 

[gemmoglock]

   
You're welcome, let me just finish my order before they run out of stock, because I have the feeling a lot of people in this thread will be interested once they find out
 
Edit: By  the way, they all sell the upgrade cable at a reasonably discounted price: https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/100-Original-KZ-Plated-Silver-Cable-4-Cell-Single-Crystal-Copper-Earphone-Upgrade-Cable-0-75mm/119089_32729628118.html
 
It's rare to see that cable being sold for under 10 euros.

Actually in Asia we can ship it from Taobao all in around 14 SGD so just a bit cheaper
 

  Are there really two of those? I think the ZS3 and ZST share the same plug and the pictures I see of the said cable (I've seen pictures of it before) are identical to the ones of the one I just ordered.

 
YES THEY ARE DIFFERENT please specify when you order! My online pals say there is a slight difference so not fully interchangeable, and the design is also slightly different.

  https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/KZ-ZST-Cable-2pin-0-75-mm-2-6M-Upgraded-Silver-Plated-Cable-Earphone-Upgrade-Cable/119089_32741252790.html
 
This would be the other cable.  If memory serves, I think the two cables might have something to do with a revision difference between the matte ZS3 and the shiny version.  I'm most likely misremembering however.

All ZS3 are the same, but ED12/ZST/ZS3 have their own variants. @CoiL's measurements show the upgrade worth it as the stock cable is pretty bad (so although I also believe cables don't make much difference the poorness of the stock cable necessitates it).

 

[Griffith]

  Actually in Asia we can ship it from Taobao all in around 14 SGD so just a bit cheaper
 
 
YES THEY ARE DIFFERENT please specify when you order! My online pals say there is a slight difference so not fully interchangeable, and the design is also slightly different.
All ZS3 are the same, but ED12/ZST/ZS3 have their own variants. @CoiL's measurements show the upgrade worth it as the stock cable is pretty bad (so although I also believe cables don't make much difference the poorness of the stock cable necessitates it).

 
So which cable should I order for a ZST? The one I ordered (the straight connector one) is touted as being compatible with ZS3 and ZST. I will soon own both so I don't mind getting another cable.

 

[Shinry]

Damn it, had to order the ZST also. Now I will be able to compare ZST/ZS3/ATR myself. xD
I've always thought using different cables is Audiovoodoo and it cannot change thaaaat much.
Anyway maybe I will have to order the cable also but not for now.

 

[chompchomps]

   
Yeah I'm quite intrigued by them also but it's hard to justify paying twice as much for a color change, even if the end price isn't that high. I'll wait until the premium on them dies off for being newer and later try to pick one up for closer to Gearbest's price.
 
Edit: I spoke too soon... I just stumbled upon the Purple ZST being sold at more or less the same price as Gearbest's https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Original-KZ-ZST-BA-DD-In-Ear-Earphone-Hybrid-Headset-HIFI-Bass-Noise-Cancelling-Earbuds-With/119089_32760612759.htmlhttps://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Original-KZ-ZST-BA-DD-In-Ear-Earphone-Hybrid-Headset-HIFI-Bass-Noise-Cancelling-Earbuds-With/119089_32760612759.html

 
I see two prices on the store, whats the difference between the 13USD and the 12USD one? they seem to be the same

 

[Shinry]

The link is faulty, but I guess with and without microphone. At least that's what differentiates it in most stores.
 
Edit: Oh it's 2 links combined. And yes, the microphone is more costly.

 

[Griffith]

  The link is faulty, but I guess with and without microphone. At least that's what differentiates it in most stores.

 
Here is the correct link: https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Original-KZ-ZST-BA-DD-In-Ear-Earphone-Hybrid-Headset-HIFI-Bass-Noise-Cancelling-Earbuds-With/119089_32760612759.html
 
Yes if you hold your mouse over the "Color" choices the text says "with mic" or with "no mic". The left choice, in this case, is the one with the mic.

 

[gemmoglock]

So which cable should I order for a ZST? The one I ordered (the straight connector one) is touted as being compatible with ZS3 and ZST. I will soon own both so I don't mind getting another cable.

Double check with other users but my ZS3 is straight. I think ZST is angles as seen in ZST stock pics.

By the way,
http://img.1more.com/2013/10/10/10/2013093013530025.apk

If anyone understands Chinese this app automates burn in! If you don't understand the icons are universal so you can try. I will try translating if I have time but if others can do so please share

More info here: http://bbs.xiaomi.cn/t-11165083 Use Google Chrome's translate function!

 

[Shinry]

To the people with the different cables:
What factor of improvement was hearable with them? Is this improvement coming from the cable with or without mic (Does this even have an influence? I just heard about impedance changes in different cables and don't know how a switch will affect it)
Or is it more like you can only hear the difference when you A/B them directly (with best quality music/if you listen carefully/...)
Maybe some just bought the other cables for quality reasons and hear no change in the music?