[Ira Delphic]

  So I just received the R3, ED3 and DT3 and they are very beautiful. The construction on the ED3 reminds me quite a lot of the ES, but they're both beautiful in their own ways. Now I just have to listen. I really love KZ a little too much
 
EDIT: Holy crap, you guys were NOT kidding about the magnificence of the DT3s sound. I'm amazed. The R3 is also surprisingly incredible as far as SQ goes, not to mention the build quality and detachable cable. The ED3 is also very good, just par for the course at this point with KZ.

 
Yep. The DT3 has pretty amazing SQ! A very appealing sound signature. My dream would be to have a blind listening test at a meetup - the DT3 in the same test as IEM's costing 10x more.

 

[BigGearHunter]

   
Yep. The DT3 has pretty amazing SQ! A very appealing sound signature. My dream would be to have a blind listening test at a meetup - the DT3 in the same test as IEM's costing 10x more.

It totally sounds like it's worth 10x more or even a higher price!

 

[slowpickr]

So does the DT3 take the prize as the best overall KZ IEM?

 

[Shawn71]

So, I'm beginning to think that every KZ product is a ripoff

No,certainly not.......they do have plenty of under $10 models (with free s/h WW!) on their own design,to cater the budget-fi'ers but the BQ of them are stellar for their price offering,dont under-estimate....and so the sound that many are satisfied more than for what they paid......even some models come with luxurios cardboard box for that matter.

There might be a possibilty that even it wld've surpassed the sales volume of budget brand soundmagic within a very short span of its presence....who knows.

 

[bhazard]

even some models come with luxurious cardboard box for that matter.
 

The latest DT5 Pole Tone came in a WOODEN box that I'm keeping. The IEM itself wasn't all that special though. I prefer the DT3 and EDSE.

 

[bertwong]

Hi Happy New Year. I'm new in headfi. It's nice to find this thread. I have found a lot of KZ IEM in taobao. I was suprised by one KZ IE80. it came with original packing and extra cable. It's better than my ATH-CKM99 and my ATH-IM50. The sound is neutral, vocal is warm and sweet, bass is just enough. Compare with SE215SE (costs $120), it's more details.
 
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z09.2.9.42.zB5nIM&id=35136504168&_u=126jr11ge019
 
I was planning to have KC06A, now I think I should also have KZ GR and EDSE.
 
I had a KZ IE800 but it's nothing special at all.

 

[PeterDLai]

  The latest DT5 Pole Tone came in a WOODEN box that I'm keeping. The IEM itself wasn't all that special though. I prefer the DT3 and EDSE.

 
A few weeks ago you mentioned that the SoundSOUL S-018 "kills every KZ IEM in SQ" (while the "EDSE is close though"). Can you elaborate a little more on why the SoundSOUL is best in your opinion?

 

[EISENbricher]

Good news!! My ED8 tracking number is finally working, that means it's shipped now.
What about others?
 
 
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Yep. The DT3 has pretty amazing SQ! A very appealing sound signature. My dream would be to have a blind listening test at a meetup - the DT3 in the same test as IEM's costing 10x more.

 
 

 
It totally sounds like it's worth 10x more or even a higher price!

You guys are making me want the DT3 so hard xD

 

[DolceFuria]

   
 
You guys are making me want the DT3 so hard xD

I can assure you that it is worth every cent that you paid for. Just go for it!

 

[EISENbricher]

 
I can assure you that it is worth every cent that you paid for. Just go for it!

Compare DT3 to T1E? 
I have T1E.

 

[Ira Delphic]

@EISENbricher I also got live tracking info for the ED8! Dated 12/31! My last order from Aliexpress took almost 5 weeks (expected to arrive tomorrow). I hope it's closer to 2.5 weeks like orders (non holiday season) in the past. 
 
 
 
 

 

[EISENbricher]

  @EISENbricher I also got live tracking info! Dated 12/31! My last order from Aliexpress took almost 5 weeks (expected to arrive tomorrow). I hope it's closer to 2.5 weeks like orders (non holiday season) in the past. 
 
 

Great!!!
I am much less optimistic about my delivery because AliExpress via ChinaPost has pretty bad record here. My 3 shipments are still stuck in Beijing. One since 11th Nov, second since 21stDec and another one since 26th Dec... 

 

[xrM]

  The latest DT5 Pole Tone came in a WOODEN box that I'm keeping. The IEM itself wasn't all that special though. I prefer the DT3 and EDSE.

How does the DT3 sound compared to EDSE? I have the EDSE already and was wondering if I should get the DT3 as well.

 

[Hisoundfi]

How does the DT3 sound compared to EDSE? I have the EDSE already and was wondering if I should get the DT3 as well.

To my ears, the dt3 is a softer and warmer sound than the kzedse. The mids are more recessed and the bass is slightly more extended and smoother. Treble is less harsh and still has good resolution.

If you want a warm and polite v signature, dt3 is where it's at.

Build quality is superior on the kzedse.

Both are winners in my book. I slightly prefer the kzedse because I enjoy the midrange on them more. Also, I hear a wider soundstage on the kzedse, and I find them more enjoyable at low volume. However, I'll be the first to say that the dt3 has better bass and treble that is very easy on the ears (especially at louder volumes)

 

[BigGearHunter]

  Compare DT3 to T1E? 
I have T1E.

I don't personally have the T1E, but someone a few pages back compared them and said the DT3 is better. As a side note, I'm wearing the DT3 right now, I'm just enjoying it so much.