[vector84]

Did you order from gb?

Nah, those came from some shady Walmart.com associated vendor. When I messaged them it sure sounded to me like they knew exactly what they were doing (sending out items from a recalled batch). They disappeared from Walmart shortly after that.

 

[Podster]

Early ZS3 did not use the same connector size that the current ZS3/ZS5/ZS6 use. Maybe that's the issue.

THX @wastan , I ordered my matte finish ZS3 right after they came out so I'm sure I have the SPECIAL pair Lucky me If I did not already have a plethora of iem's I would just order another pair but with my luck I'd get one of the first runs! At one time I was also wanting the shiny ones but the cable on mine turned me off and I never went through with it

 

[cqtek]

For those who have purchased the ZS6 and want to trim treble, there are some Ostry tuning tips, the OS300 are the black ones, maybe can filter some treble peaks:

https://es.aliexpress.com/item/OSTR...108.1000016.1.15437274TukNpk&isOrigTitle=true

I have them and I use them to filter trebles peaks in my RHA S500, at 8KHz (not bigger than ZS6).

https://www.innerfidelity.com/images/RHAS500i.pdf

There are no problem to put this tips in my ZS5.

Probably there is not the best solution to filter this Everest peak at 10KHz but they can help a little.

 

[eaglesgift]

ZST is a different connection housing that I have less personal experience with, but my understanding is they should all be 0.75mm too yeah.


Also I think a batch from the first run ZS3s may have recently turned up from a bunch of less than reputable sources, I got one like last month when I couldn't help but order a ZS3 for $5... yeah, got about what I expected.

It's all a bit confusing. These ones are being sold as for the ZS5 / ZS6 but to me, the connectors look like the ZST type...

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Oll...lgo_pvid=c2b01fe9-0bb7-47c1-bf99-29b295a906dc

 

[vector84]

It's all a bit confusing. These ones are being sold as for the ZS5 / ZS6 but to me, the connectors look like the ZST type...

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Oll...lgo_pvid=c2b01fe9-0bb7-47c1-bf99-29b295a906dc

Seller description or pictures are not in agreement, wouldn't buy that particular one from that vendor without confirmation imo.

You can find those gold cables with the normal ZS5 fittings.

 

[sghound]

ZS6 arrived via GB coupla days back.

great news, off da bat, NOT treble cannons.

sounds a lot like the ZS5v1 but with more air.

loving it so far after 2 days of burn-in.

 

[Spelaeus]

I should have my ZS6 soon. I'm not treble sensitive at all, and as a matter of fact prefer a bright shiny signature, so I'll be able to help shed some light on this "treble nuke" situation. At least as it pertains to people like me.

As a Grado and Beyerdynamic fan, I look forward to hearing your thoughts.

 

[Fox2twenty]

Really ? With that measured peak ?

Maybe the first batch of ZS6, with some rumors of withdraw, may have been unbalanced. Who knows...

I think this is what happened. There was a recall after all.

 

[Spelaeus]

ZS6 arrived via GB coupla days back.

great news, off da bat, NOT treble cannons.

sounds a lot like the ZS5v1 but with more air.

loving it so far after 2 days of burn-in

Now I'm curious. Are there still two BAs visible in the nozzle?

 

[sghound]

Now I'm curious. Are there still two BAs visible in the nozzle?

i really tried with a torch but the mesh is too shiny and reflects so i can't tell to be honest.

one more thing of note, the zs6 is more picky on source and amping than the zs5v1. feed it junk and the nasties will show up easily. the zs5v1 is way more forgiving with lesser quality audio.

 

[Fox2twenty]

ZS6 arrived via GB coupla days back.

great news, off da bat, NOT treble cannons.

sounds a lot like the ZS5v1 but with more air.

loving it so far after 2 days of burn-in.

Yay!!

 

[Holypal]

I got this KZ cable today. It fits ZS5 very well. The build is very good. The Y split and 3.5mm jack are big with good quality.

But it's very heavy, weight 20g compare to 12g of original ZS5 silver cable. And with ZS6, the total will probably be 40g.

 

[Podster]

i really tried with a torch but the mesh is too shiny and reflects so i can't tell to be honest.

one more thing of note, the zs6 is more picky on source and amping than the zs5v1. feed it junk and the nasties will show up easily. the zs5v1 is way more forgiving with lesser quality audio.

Well for me that is a sure indicator there are two high freq. BA's up against you drums!!!!

THX @Holypal , got two of those coming for my ZS5's and the other brand for my ZS6 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/New...8.html?spm=a2g0s.13010208.99999999.262.cnb4TO

Still laughing @HiFiChris on the iem weight comment on that last page as I don't find any iem cable too heavy since I'm an over ear support kind of guy, matter a fact I've been in my Trinity Boat Anchors (Masters) for the last hour and nada as for discomfort

Speaking of heavy cables or just a cable that was unruly from the get go was the one that came on my D2000, may as well have a Python around your neck

 

[Fox2twenty]

Well for me that is a sure indicator there are two high freq. BA's up against you drums!!!!

THX @Holypal , got two of those coming for my ZS5's and the other brand for my ZS6 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/New...8.html?spm=a2g0s.13010208.99999999.262.cnb4TO

Still laughing @HiFiChris on the iem weight comment on that last page as I don't find any iem cable too heavy since I'm an over ear support kind of guy, matter a fact I've been in my Trinity Boat Anchors (Masters) for the last hour and nada as for discomfort

Part of the reason I like Memory wire.

 

[Podster]

Part of the reason I like Memory wire.

Well if your cable is heavy enough there is no need for wire wrap