I just did HDS1 vs HDS3 comparison using splitter, making sure that there's enough current to drive both (used Topping NX1).
My findings as follows, Please keep in mind that these are initial impressions of HDS3 and I'm using only one side of HDS3 which as @shawn71 suggested :
1. HDS3 had better micro details
2. HDS3 sound airier
3. HDS3 has more punch in bass
Can't comment on soundstage yet, for which I'll need both sides of earphone working correctly.
Verdict : Overall in my opinion HDS3 is an upgrade over HDS1 not only in build quality but also in sound quality. Both have similar sound signature.
That's a damn shame that we both have THE SAME ISSUE! I feel that something went amiss in their production line and ruined either all the HDS3 or just our batch (1st batch, I assume). My left side is practically useless.
That's a damn shame that we both have THE SAME ISSUE! I feel that something went amiss in their production line and ruined either all the HDS3 or just our batch (1st batch, I assume). My left side is practically useless.
Update on my S3's.
I ordered Grey with the new black cable and received the same clear, old KZ cable. The seller came through in the end though and shipped me a replacement in Grey with the black cable! Only issue is it's the mic version and I didn't need a mic.
Oh well the seller http://www.aliexpress.com/store/1819706 corrected the problem and deserves the credit...I'll buy from them again if needed in the future.
Update on my S3's.
I ordered Grey with the new black cable and received the same clear, old KZ cable. The seller came through in the end though and shipped me a replacement in Grey with the black cable! Only issue is it's the mic version and I didn't need a mic.
Oh well the seller http://www.aliexpress.com/store/1819706 corrected the problem and deserves the credit...I'll buy from them again if needed in the future.
Update on my S3's.
I ordered Grey with the new black cable and received the same clear, old KZ cable. The seller came through in the end though and shipped me a replacement in Grey with the black cable! Only issue is it's the mic version and I didn't need a mic.
Oh well the seller http://www.aliexpress.com/store/1819706 corrected the problem and deserves the credit...I'll buy from them again if needed in the future.
Hmm. I also ordered the S3 from the same vendor on Feb. 3rd. However, I don't care about cable type, as long as it is the proper S3 (if really different from other ED3s).
Wow , same problem here mate. I think ill ditch Zn1mini too, luckily lunar new year here so I cant buy it yet but its 3 days shipping anyway. I heard all bout the bass, then how about mid and treb? Actually im the one for airy, soundstage and the upper part, not so fond of bass.
I have the Monk's but can not get them to sit where they need to for proper sq. They seem to have promise but the fit (or lack of) caused me to pretty much give up on them.
I just received mine, and I'm struggling with the same problem. If I push them against my ears they sound good, but that's not really very practical.. I've been trying to find some kind of silicone nozzles or whatever to see if I can get a better fit, but so far no luck..
I just did HDS1 vs HDS3 comparison using splitter, making sure that there's enough current to drive both (used Topping NX1).
My findings as follows, Please keep in mind that these are initial impressions of HDS3 and I'm using only one side of HDS3 which as @shawn71 suggested :
1. HDS3 had better micro details
2. HDS3 sound airier
3. HDS3 has more punch in bass
Can't comment on soundstage yet, for which I'll need both sides of earphone working correctly.
Verdict : Overall in my opinion HDS3 is an upgrade over HDS1 not only in build quality but also in sound quality. Both have similar sound signature.
I just did HDS1 vs HDS3 comparison using splitter, making sure that there's enough current to drive both (used Topping NX1).
My findings as follows, Please keep in mind that these are initial impressions of HDS3 and I'm using only one side of HDS3 which as @shawn71 suggested :
1. HDS3 had better micro details
2. HDS3 sound airier
3. HDS3 has more punch in bass
Can't comment on soundstage yet, for which I'll need both sides of earphone working correctly.
Verdict : Overall in my opinion HDS3 is an upgrade over HDS1 not only in build quality but also in sound quality. Both have similar sound signature.
Hmm. I also ordered the S3 from the same vendor on Feb. 3rd. However, I don't care about cable type, as long as it is the proper S3 (if really different from other ED3s).
I see zero physical difference between my blue ED3 Acme Youth and the first S3 I received other than the color of the body. Both are marked the same (ED3The Acme) nowhere does it say S3.
The replacement S3 I received does have a black cable but other than that if someone said all 3 are just KZ ED3 Acme's you'd never know different. What's weird is after a quick listen I may prefer the ED3 over either S3! I've been doing a lot of tip swapping lately so I need to decide on a tip for all 3, hopefully the same, and do a proper listening comparison. More to come...
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