[Asimov90]

Just got my Bluetooth cable in the mail today. My ZS3 is the old version so no joy there but I kinda expected that anyway. On the ZS5 my initial impression is not bad sounding at all. More than adequate for a workout setup. Unfortunately, I'd hoped pair it with a Benjie K8. The BT implementation on the K8 seems super-kludged together but it does work. Pairing went OK but when the device moved to arms length away from the KZ module everything just crashed. No connection lost indicator from either device but no sound.

This was disappointing so I connected the KZ Bluetooth to my Kindle 7" HDX tablet. Here, there was no disconnect even walking from room to room about the house. Then I connected the Benjie to a pair of audsom M05 APTX. Again, no lost connection walking about the house.

As for sound, my first day impression is that I prefer the KZ module to the audsom though that comparison--over ears vs. IEM doesn't mean much.

Will report more as I play with the KZ's battery life.

Good to know the Bluetooth cable does work ok, I think I'm gonna buy one along with the ES3, according to some it has better bass, vocals and mids than the ZST. Hopefully the battery lasts at least 4 hours.

 

[Francisk]

Great in depth reviews. Just what I was looking for. I suppose I'll go with the ES3. Bassier, with no piercing highs, improved vocals, it should sound much better than KZ ZST...

Just a reminder that the ES3 is a pretty bright IEM but I manage to tame the high frequency peaks successfully with the Comply T400 tips. Just be aware that this method works for me therefore your mileage may vary depending on the fit of the tips for your ear.

 

[Asimov90]

Thanks, I'll use T400 foam tips with the ES3 then, I've always found them more comfortable anyways.

 

[Francisk]

Good to know the Bluetooth cable does work ok, I think I'm gonna buy one along with the ES3, according to some it has better bass, vocals and mids than the ZST. Hopefully the battery lasts at least 4 hours.

Do make sure that you're getting the latest KZ wireless cable with Bluetooth v4.2 support. That's the version that has a very stable connection. There are some older Bluetooth v4.1 which many complained about still floating around. I posted a photo on the new version in the past under this thread.

 

[Asimov90]

Do make sure that you're getting the latest KZ wireless cable with Bluetooth v4.2 support. That's the version that has a very stable connection. There are some older Bluetooth v4.1 which many complained about still floating around. I posted a photo on the new version in the past under this thread.

Do you know if they're selling the newest version at Gearbest? That's where I buy.

 

[Selenium]

So wait a minute. Are you saying that in a way, you're a future Andromeda customer because of the ZS6?

Don't poke the bear! In another thread someone compared the Andromeda to the Sony EX1000, which I used to own, and the Sony came out on top. So as much as I find the Andromedas absolutely ravishing they maybe aren't a great value proposition? So I'll probably never pick them up.

 

[HungryPanda]

Some people love the Andromedas but I think they area waste of money, so many other earphones you could buy

 

[randomnin]

Yes, yes, like ZS5 and ZS6, and ZS10 and every other Andromeda knockoff ever to be devised!

 

[snip3r77]

Don't poke the bear! In another thread someone compared the Andromeda to the Sony EX1000, which I used to own, and the Sony came out on top. So as much as I find the Andromedas absolutely ravishing they maybe aren't a great value proposition? So I'll probably never pick them up.

Just pick the zs6

 

[Francisk]

Do you know if they're selling the newest version at Gearbest? That's where I buy.

I'm not sure about GearBest but I purchased mine through AliExpress. You may contact the seller from GearBest to verify before they ship hopefully.

 

[Francisk]

Some people love the Andromedas but I think they area waste of money, so many other earphones you could buy

I was at E-Earphone Akihabara Tokyo last year and tested the CA Andromeda and the Dynamic Motion DM200H and purchased the DM200H instead. I was actually going to purchase the Andromeda earlier but after listening to the DM200H, I just fell in love with the DM200H sound quality which actually over shadow the Andromeda at about 4 times the price.

 

[ioques]

Is there a source to buy KZ Starline tips? The official store on AE only appears to stock the foam tips.

If I can't buy the tips alone, is there a list of KZ IEMs that ship w/ Starlines?

Is this you are looking for?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/253021037529
For me, this is perfect because I only use one size and Starlines are perfect fit to my ears.

 

[sghound]

I was at E-Earphone Akihabara last year and tested the CA Andromeda and the Dynamic Motion DM200H and purchased the DM200H instead. I was actually going to purchase the Andromeda earlier but after listening to the DM200H, I just fell in love with the DM200H sound quality which actually over shadow the Andromeda at about 1/4 the price.

yep the 200H is prolly the best sounding iem i have heard at any price currently.

 

[Fox2twenty]

Picked up a ZS6. Partially because I love the look of the Andromeda. Yet cannot afford an Andromeda.

Lol!
#CampfireGate

 

[Fox2twenty]

Just a reminder that the ES3 is a pretty bright IEM but I manage to tame the high frequency peaks successfully with the Comply T400 tips. Just be aware that this method works for me therefore your mileage may vary depending on the fit of the tips for your ear.

I am using ES3 this week instead of zs5.. I think it's pretty great. I also use T400s.