ATE 2nd edition:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2015-New-Arrival-Original-KZ-ATE-3-5mm-in-ear-Earphones-HIFI-Metal-Stereo-Earphones-Super/32350895239.html?spm=2114.01010208.3.21.zrFkuJ&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_9,searchweb201644_2_505_506_503_504_502_10001_10002_10016_10017_10010_10005_10011_10006_10003_10004_10009_10008_9999,searchweb201560_1,searchweb1451318400_-1,searchweb1451318411_6451&btsid=c1a0a037-4671-43a8-9b33-a96383f1cd77
Please, can someone (EISENbricher) shortly describe differences of sound between some KZ phones? I cannot decide which will be better for me. I am chosing between ATE, ATN/ZN1/ZS1, ED4, ED11, ED9, HDS1. ATE and ATN looks big and I prefer smaller earphones...
Please, can someone (EISENbricher) shortly describe differences of sound between some KZ phones? I cannot decide which will be better for me. I am chosing between ATE, ATN/ZN1/ZS1, ED4, ED11, ED9, HDS1. ATE and ATN looks big and I prefer smaller earphones...
ATE for smooth, slight dark-ish sound with beautiful mids (hence vocals) and above average soundstage. ZS1 for big sub bass and punchy bass (in short bass oriented phone), cool as a sports earphone. ZN1mini looks and feels like ZS1 but with big sound difference. ZN1 sounds mature, mellow and detailed with big 3D soundstage and arguably balanced sound. ED4 don't have it... ED11 for most aggressive sound you can get from KZ, high sensitivity and most satisfying bass (it's fluid, has big rumble in sub region and quite punch in midbass region) and reasonable mids and higs. ED9 versatile, two sound sigs and with accurate combination of filter and tips you can get most out of this one. Only shortcoming is that it has slightly sparkly highs which HDS1 nicely balanced sound, does justice for most frequencies and offers high resolution. May leave slight void in bass region though.
Comfort wise I'd say ED11 = HDS1 > ED9 > ZN1 > ATE > ZS1
ED11 is most comfortable earphone that I own (alongside HDS1).
Just for mention... for me, smallest whirlwinds (that are NOT included with KZ IEMs) are very good tips and one of my top 5 silicone tips alongside JVC spiral dots, no-name ultra-soft white ones, Philips UE smallest (red/grey), CX300 no-name replacement (blue/grey). Keep in mind though, that I like deep insertion and I have small ear-canals.
My ATE's (ordered a few months ago) didn't come with whirlwind tips, they look the same apart from lacking the silicone 'ribs' on the inside. I see you rated ATE last comfortwise btw EISEN.What would you say is the size of your ears & ear canals, large / medium / small? I'm curious because you rated ZN1 more comfortable than TE - I find ATE very comfy actually though I'm not sure if they'd fit if they were any bigger. I ordered ZN1 Mini sputlr-of-the-moment style & it should come in soon, but after looking at it more (*after* ordering lol) it does look bigger than the ATE... Slightly worried I won't be able to enjoy them..
IEM fit is very subjective and depends a lot of persons ear-canal-shape. Again, for me ATE is very comfy and I have small ears with small ear-canals.
If I get ZN1mini/ATN, then my worry is about nozzle length. They do seem more comfy design and ergonomic but since I like deep insertion, I`m afraid they wont be so comfy/secure for wearing.
My ATE's (ordered a few months ago) didn't come with whirlwind tips, they look the same apart from lacking the silicone 'ribs' on the inside. I see you rated ATE last comfortwise btw EISEN.What would you say is the size of your ears & ear canals, large / medium / small? I'm curious because you rated ZN1 more comfortable than TE - I find ATE very comfy actually though I'm not sure if they'd fit if they were any bigger. I ordered ZN1 Mini sputlr-of-the-moment style & it should come in soon, but after looking at it more (*after* ordering lol) it does look bigger than the ATE... Slightly worried I won't be able to enjoy them..
Just for mention... for me, smallest whirlwinds (that are NOT included with KZ IEMs) are very good tips and one of my top 5 silicone tips alongside JVC spiral dots, no-name ultra-soft white ones, Philips UE smallest (red/grey), CX300 no-name replacement (blue/grey). Keep in mind though, that I like deep insertion and I have small ear-canals.
Btw, those who are interested on getting opinions about different tips/IEM combinations or sharing impressions about their tip-rolling results - please keep this useful thread alive : http://www.head-fi.org/t/726229/the-tip-rolling-iem-modification-thread/15#post_11787305
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