[Viber]

I literally change my opinion about the ZS5 after every song i try them with. What a trip No wonder there are so many different opinions about them...

First time i'm actually speechless about budget iems.

 

[vector84]

ok Will it improve with this cable?
https://www.amazon.it/KZ-ZST-argent...ie=UTF8&qid=1504032770&sr=8-5&keywords=kz+zs5

Most people seem to agree that the upgrade cables will reduce microphonics.

As to whether they'll effect sound for you - that's really something you'd probably have to decide for yourself


Personally I'd be more interested in one of the gold cables if I were in the market for such things... just because they look awesome!

 

[NeonHD]

Lol today one of the filters on my ED9 came loose and fell out of my pocket on the bus, I thought it was long gone when it rolled beneath the bus door but thank god the bristles on the door stopped it

 

[Griffith]

ok Will it improve with this cable?
https://www.amazon.it/KZ-ZST-argent...ie=UTF8&qid=1504032770&sr=8-5&keywords=kz+zs5

I own a couple of ZST and a normal and silver cable and I've tried both models with both cables back to back. Here's what I can tell you:

There is a very small difference that is barely perceptible at some frequencies. With the silver cable I noticed that the ZST was slightly less harsh and easier to listen because it had a slightly less aggravating spike on the higher frequencies. The cable itself is also of better quality than the stock one, so you get an upgrade in that regard.

As for the sound quality though the improvement, or difference, was barely perceptible to me with two units and switching between them back and forth very quickly. I would advise that if you purchase the cable you do so for comfort or cable-quality reasons rather than sound quality ones.

 

[cirodts]

Thanks for that but I still have a slight improvement in sound.

 

[colgateam]

From the AE App KZ ZS6 --> 28,60€ (US $33.73)



https://es.aliexpress.com/item/100-...108.1000016.1.47693981VaM9qw&isOrigTitle=true

Are they original?

Don't know, but they are the ones I ended up ordering because they were the cheapest and have store coupon also. Was like $51 NZD all up

 

[vladstef]

A bit out of focus, but I haven't seen real photos of black ones here.
Also, on the Aliexpress app, there are 2 shops offering ZS6 for around 32 euros (these shops are not the famous ones, so...careful).
I bet, these will cost 25$ regularly in about a month.

 

[ru9]

Can anyone confirm this cable can be used on ZS5/ZS6? It looks very nice. 4 shares each side and twisted, for $8.

Yes, this can be used for ZS5. The picture below show that the white portion just above the 2 pins has been removed for deeper insertion of the pins. Got this cable and is starting to turn green just after 2 months use.

 

[Slater]

Yes, this can be used for ZS5. The picture below show that the white portion just above the 2 pins has been removed for deeper insertion of the pins. Got this cable and is starting to turn green just after 2 months use.

Any better photos of what you're describing? Closeups, etc?

Can't quite make it out in that pic.

 

[maxxevv]

A quick Google search suggests you might be able to use an extension cable to trigger high impedance mode on the LG V10 ?
(plug it in alone first then plug whatever into it)

Otherwise you'd need either an adapter with either an in-line resistor (effects sound profile) or a voltage divider (consumes a lot of power and reduces gain enormously) I think?

Or root of course.


And please turn your volume way down before mucking with such things! Wouldn't want to end up with hearing damage!

You can, but its generally not a good idea.

High impedance mode just means more power will be sent out through the jack. If your low impedance earphones can't take it, it will just mean damaging it.

 

[mixolyd]

Anyone got a source for a good case for the ZS5? They're a bit awkward for a small case with the memory wire but I don't want something bulky.

 

[ru9]

 

[mixolyd]

Ok that is a bit gross. Now we know why they plumped for green with the ZS6!

 

[stillWanted]

Anyone got a source for a good case for the ZS5? They're a bit awkward for a small case with the memory wire but I don't want something bulky.

Should receive this leather case in a few days https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/New-...e-Case-Headphone-Accessories/32819742511.html looks good imho and plenty of space for the ZS5 (tho personally I removed the memory wire)

 

[Slater]

Wow, that is a microscopic ID on that tip. It looks like 2mm or smaller!

What tips are those?