[CoiL]

Because of the heightened treble response the soundstage of either the ZS5 (ii) or ZS6 (i) can sound wider than the IT01. Unnaturally so to my ears.

Well, I have ZS5v1 (which isn`t so "harsh" @ highs) and I don`t find it "heightened in treble" with my gear and ears (I`m quite sensitive to treble btw and don`t like over-boosted or peaky highs).
Also, I`m more into frontal soundstage depth than width as I listen lot with speaker system and open-back headphones too and don`t like "in your headstage" imaging and presentation.
IT01 should be quite spot-on for me when looking at graphs compared to ZS5v1 which I really like.

Amazon has one red/blue left. I would want black. £89 is more than it should be. Others are paying $99 I think. I know I don't need it.

Take it from Penon I got it for 93€ (82£ with shipping included).

 

[mbwilson111]

@CoiL There is a very good chance I would be hit with VAT and customs fees with Penon. Maybe £89 is safer.

I have used amp3 before and they have both color choices in stock and are in the UK

 

[HungryPanda]

In the drop down box you can pick black

 

[HungryPanda]

It is amp3 on amazon.co.uk

 

[HaNs SuPeR]

Slater sir, your Mods have been done on my ZS3s.
Foam removed and Screen Mesh replaced.
Thank You, I do like the sound better now.

fun fact, the stock red mesh screens I took out are different from each other.
One has a criss-cross pattern throughout and the other is completely uniform throughout.

 

[Slater]

The AAW Nebula One is still on sale for $37 (reduced from $113):

https://www.null-audio.com/collecti...ticwerkes-nebula-one-universal-in-ear-monitor

I have two now.

What's it sound like?

 

[Willber]

What's it sound like?

The Nebula One has a deeper soundstage, tighter bass, fuller mids, and more detail than the ZS6 without the sibilance. Overall a sweeter, smoother, more natural sound. In a word: Nebula One - Analogue; ZS6 - Digital. It's what I would expect from a $100 earphone.

 

[mbwilson111]

In the drop down box you can pick black

I think that because of all the hype in here someone was buying the black one as we were discussing it. The drop down box was gone by the time I looked. Besides the members who are participating in a thread, there are always more people lurking... like right now, as I type this, 27 people are lurking in this thread. Maybe they will all buy one

 

[stryed]

Stop that talk about IT01.... I want them so badly!!! ;(


Just to be sure I got it right - IT01 has better soundstage than ZS5 ?

Sorry that wasn't very clear. The KZ5 has a slightly larger soundstage but doesn't have the thickness in depth. Besides that, the IT01 is just a joy to listen to. I'd commute for it if I didn't really cherish it.

Just bought a whole bunch of wide bore tips à la KZ whirlwind/turbo from tenmark. A bit pricey but they have white and black colored ones too and a pouch! Added them to the KZ5 and one blue and red for my IT01 (pic on IT01 thread).

https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/Tenn...le-Conseils-Set-couteurs-tui/32832433793.html

 

[khighly]

Did an extended listen with the ZS5 after ~2 weeks only with iBasso IT03. ZS5 has a fairly darker sound signature. ZS5 has a better soundstage. ZS5 has better sub & mid bass. I miss sub bass that moves air and can really reach into those lower frequencies. IT03 is much, much brighter than ZS5.

I did just pick up a ZSR and VE Monk Plus, should be here today (wonders of living in Seattle!).

 

[bsoplinger]

The AAW Nebula One is still on sale for $37 (reduced from $113):

https://www.null-audio.com/collecti...ticwerkes-nebula-one-universal-in-ear-monitor
…

I ordered these about a week ago. They left LA 3 days ago to cross the continent to get to me in NY. Hopefully by Friday. I think they'll be an interesting listen.

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Just bought a whole bunch of wide bore tips à la KZ whirlwind/turbo from tenmark. A bit pricey but they have white and black colored ones too and a pouch! Added them to the KZ5 and one blue and red for my IT01 (pic on IT01 thread).

https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/Tenn...le-Conseils-Set-couteurs-tui/32832433793.html

I saw these when looking for an Amazon option for the KZ Whirlwind vs ordering from aliexpress.com even though I don't have any problem with ordering from China. Just sometimes it can be almost as inexpensive and no 3 week or more wait. Occasionally its even cheaper like the Hidizs AP60 MKII. $100 at Amazon with a $30 off coupon if you buy there $10 IE800 clones (think I have the model correct, the ceramic shell ones). $130 at Penon and Ali. $10 for that box of tips. And the box looks to be a bit roomier than the 'standard' cheap round or square case so a nice bonus:

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0787VLNBG

 

[DocHoliday]

Did an extended listen with the ZS5 after ~2 weeks only with iBasso IT03. ZS5 has a fairly darker sound signature. ZS5 has a better soundstage. ZS5 has better sub & mid bass. I miss sub bass that moves air and can really reach into those lower frequencies. IT03 is much, much brighter than ZS5.

I did just pick up a ZSR and VE Monk Plus, should be here today (wonders of living in Seattle!).

And therefore....

khighly will be the first head-fi'er to do the long awaited comparison between the IT03 and ZSR.

Let's face it, it was inevitable.

Of course I've already got my upgrade 2-pin cable waiting in the wings.

Nice of me to volunteer your ears and time, though......shameless...tsk, tsk.

 

[TheVortex]

Does the AAW Nebula one have a discount code or is just discounted on the website?

Also what is the name of that super cheap IEM that is on Amazon that has a name like Uii or similar which you guys seem to recommend? There are so many pages I don't know where to start.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Saoshyant]

Does the AAW Nebula one have a discount code or is just discounted on the website?

Also what is the name of that super cheap IEM that is on Amazon that has a name like Uii or similar which you guys seem to recommend? There are so many pages I don't know where to start.

Thanks in advance.

https://smile.amazon.com/Earphones-UiiSii-CM5-Headphones-Comfortable/dp/B07413X964/ is most likely the one. And as far as the AAW goes, I didn't need a code for the discount for a different model, so it should be the same.

 

[mbwilson111]

Also what is the name of that super cheap IEM that is on Amazon that has a name like Uii or similar which you guys seem to recommend? There are so many pages I don't know where to start.

Thanks in advance.

Uiisii CM5

I got mine on Amazon UK when they did their first lightning deal on them.