[eaglearrow]

Guys, well lucky me. i too got the zs5 for $21. Leave him a message and he will adjust the price. He seemed pretty polite throughout the transaction. Hope the experience remains the same even after receiving the IEM's. If anyone's interested here's the link. have a good one.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Org...Earphones-FOUR-Dynamic-Noise/32813807055.html

 

[Dcell7]

No luck for me in getting discounts for KZ ZS5. Tried the 2 mentioned Aliexpress sellers from the last few pages and they were willing to give 2 dollar discount at max. So the price is still around 26-28 dollar.

I'll probably will pre-order at Banggood because i want the standard cable without mic. They only have the standard cable version with and without mic in both colors. Estimated in stock date is on june 8th. Price is now at 23 US Dollar.

 

[ricemanhk]

I know not many people have the zs5 yet but are they better than these.
Urbanfun
Einsear T2
Boarseman kr25d
Hybrid pro HD
Cheers

In that list I only have the xiaomi pistons gen 5 (Hybrid pro HD). ZS5 is hands down better, more bass and smoother highs without the need for port mod (haha), better 3D spatial awareness although I think the gen 5 actually sound a bit more airy. That said I haven't done a direct A-B comparison between the 2, as my gen 5 have been lying in my drawer ever since the ZST arrived...and the ZS5 is better than ZST for me.

But still, normal IEM with the wire worn down has its benefits if you need to put on/take off frequently. I hated the mic position of the gen 5 though, it would always catch my shirt collar. ZS5 mic is lower, but it might mean you have to hold up the mic closer to your mouth in noisy environments. Yes, 1st world problems...

 

[skajohyros]

In that list I only have the xiaomi pistons gen 5 (Hybrid pro HD). ZS5 is hands down better, more bass and smoother highs without the need for port mod (haha), better 3D spatial awareness although I think the gen 5 actually sound a bit more airy. That said I haven't done a direct A-B comparison between the 2, as my gen 5 have been lying in my drawer ever since the ZST arrived...and the ZS5 is better than ZST for me.

But still, normal IEM with the wire worn down has its benefits if you need to put on/take off frequently. I hated the mic position of the gen 5 though, it would always catch my shirt collar. ZS5 mic is lower, but it might mean you have to hold up the mic closer to your mouth in noisy environments. Yes, 1st world problems...

Thanks mate for the reply. I have the kr25d and pro HD but was considering the Urbans and T2 when zs5 came out. Need a new toy.

 

[Modulus]

I got a response from the seller **** about which cables you get if you order a silver or gold. They confirmed you will always get the original cable (whether you choose with mic or without) plus the extra silver or gold cable. I placed my order. Now the waiting begins...

 

[MD Alimur Rahman]

Mine shipped on the 19th (I ordered during the $10 discount pre-order period). I'm awaiting its arrival.

Lucky you.. My seller replied today that the zs5 is now very hot cake and the factory will take more time to deliver it to them..upto 14 days..My God.. I wish my one also shipped with yours..anyways Let us know when u got your zs5 in hand.. Thanks.

 

[loomisjohnson]

To all of you folks asking about these upgrade cables. I noticed that the ZS5 cable looks 100% identical to the ZS3 cable (not ZST, but ZS3). So they should be interchangeable (gold ZS5 cable on ZS3, stock ZS3 cable on ZS5, silver ZS3 upgrade cable on ZS5, stock ZS5 cable on ZS3, etc). You can buy the ZS3 silver upgrade cable by itself for as cheap as just under $5. So don't fret if you forgot to order the ZS5 with an upgrade cable - just pick one up separately if you wish. I've seen them on ebay a few times where the price was cheaper than aliexpress.

Something to keep in the back of your mind...

well, i went back and did

That's actually what the mesh screen on the very tip of the nozzle is for.

The black foam is for tuning the acoustic properties only. That's its only purpose, plain & simple. Specifically, it's used by some manufacturers to enhance the bass.

well i went back and attempted the slater modification on the zs3--unless i'm blind (a distinct possibility) my sample did not have the black tuning foam. however the red mesh screen, which i did remove, is acoustically impervious--it's hardly pourous at all--and undoubtedly contributed to the sorta veiled, lofi treble quality. the mod does improve things significantly.

 

[chinmie]

well i went back and attempted the slater modification on the zs3--unless i'm blind (a distinct possibility) my sample did not have the black tuning foam. however the red mesh screen, which i did remove, is acoustically impervious--it's hardly pourous at all--and undoubtedly contributed to the sorta veiled, lofi treble quality. the mod does improve things significantly.

confirmed then. my ZS3 also didn't have the tuning foams

 

[khighly]

Ordered the ZS5 today. Will put up a review when I receive them.

 

[Pete7]

confirmed then. my ZS3 also didn't have the tuning foams

My ZS3's didn't have the foam inside either, but I did replace the plastic red screens with some steel mesh screens I ordered from aliexpress. Sounds a little more open.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Dus...32800734441.html?spm=2114.13010608.0.0.XteZjY

 

[Drakis]

My ZS3's didn't have the foam inside either, but I did replace the plastic red screens with some steel mesh screens I ordered from aliexpress. Sounds a little more open.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Dus...32800734441.html?spm=2114.13010608.0.0.XteZjY

What diameter did you order?

 

[groucho69]

Yes there are..
The one I mentioned above will do quick shipping afaik. Had good experience with him. Also if you ask and tell him you are on headfi he'll provide good discount.
You can pm me if you want to know the price I purchased for.

This seller was very good and replied almost immediately to a long list of questions. Excellent English and very patient.

 

[Pete7]

What diameter did you order?

It comes in a package with a variety of sizes in pairs (3.7 mm, 4 mm, 4.3 mm, 4.7 mm and 5 mm). The correct size for KZ3 is 4.3 mm. KZT has a slightly larger nozzle and uses 4.7 mm.

 

[nicermog]

This might be a totally obvious but, how do I detach the cables for my KZ ATR? I want to try and put in a chin slider of sorts and need them off to put it in but I don't want to pull too hard or do it wrong and break it.

 

[B9Scrambler]

This might be a totally obvious but, how do I detach the cables for my KZ ATR? I want to try and put in a chin slider of sorts and need them off to put it in but I don't want to pull too hard or do it wrong and break it.

They don't have removable cables. To detach them you'll have to disassemble the housing, then re-solder the wires when you're done. You can always use a twist tie as a chin cinch. Works well enough.