Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
Mar 1, 2018 at 12:40 PM Post #28,711 of 63,914
KZ YZ39 is only one I`m interested in (crossover PCB + 5drivers per side). Well, I hope that price will be around 30$ max but I doubt it.
 
Mar 1, 2018 at 1:19 PM Post #28,713 of 63,914
Guys, i was going to get the ZS6, should i wait for the new ones? Would anyone one of those be better than the zs6? Also, will the cable for the zs6 work on those? I ordered one but it hasn't been shipped yet.
 
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Mar 1, 2018 at 1:47 PM Post #28,714 of 63,914
My best guess would be that Slater is closest to the truth.
The giveaway is the ability to order the ZSR with your own logo on it:
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This seems the most logical.

Perhaps GearBest could order 1,000 pieces in blue with white writing, clear eartips and clear cables.
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Perhaps Seller XXX could order 1,000 pieces in green with gold writing, clear eartips and clear cables.
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and Seller XYZ could order:
1,000 pieces in xxx with xxx writing, xxx eartips and xxx cables

At any rate the four that are most interesting to me are:

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This YZ39's 4BA+1DD might just be a one-up on the ZS6. I'd love to see KZ pull it off
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I've got to admit that this YZ35 piques my interest. It's a triple hybrid so, in theory, it shouldn't be replacing the ZS6. Colors, colors, colors.
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The YZ66 due to the semi-open faceplate, interesting form factor and materials used in a 2BA+1DD package.
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The YZ63 primarily because it looks small enough to get a micro-driver for tight/fast bass to compliment the BA's technical abilities. Throw in that aluminum housing with rear vents and I'm interested. It may just be the refined HDS1 sound signature I've been longing for.
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Conjecture.....conjecture. ...

.....but I'm all ears!

Hold on a minute! Where are the white ZSR's?!?!
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Mar 1, 2018 at 2:01 PM Post #28,715 of 63,914
If i was confused with the "order" of things, now i'm even more, the YZ39 seems to be the new top ones, but they're not semi open and don't look as premium as the zs6, the yz35 are very similar to the zs6, i honestly don't know what to do, and why does the yz39 have more drivers and overall seems better than all the other's with higher model number's? Damn.

But man, those YZ39 look GREAT.
 
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Mar 1, 2018 at 2:09 PM Post #28,716 of 63,914
If i was confused with the "order" of things, now i'm even more, the YZ39 seems to be the new top ones, but they're not semi open and don't look as premium as the zs6, the yz35 are very similar to the zs6, i honestly don't know what to do, and why does the yz39 have more drivers and overall seems better than all the other's with higher model number's? Damn.
KZ seems to like to create and perpetuate a bit of mystery. I believe it serves to keep the buzz on the internet alive, creates debates and the KZ brand being talked about long past the initial "it's new!" stage...
I could be wrong, of course...
 
Mar 1, 2018 at 2:14 PM Post #28,718 of 63,914
I'm excited yet I'm overwhelmed. I hope they're not released all at once.
 
Mar 1, 2018 at 2:18 PM Post #28,720 of 63,914
@DocHoliday , you might've missed the blue/red one (YZ34) - it has ZS7 written on it. It's a very interesting lineup especially given how many 1+1 hybrids there are - I think that KZ is stepping up their balanced armature game and they must have multiple different price points for drivers. Their 4BA model needs to have tubes and probably dampeners which will be a whole new world for KZ (they always used BAs directly in the nozzle and at least one of their new IEMs will up the game).
 
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Mar 1, 2018 at 2:42 PM Post #28,723 of 63,914
So... modders... get some stock of cheapo ZS3 cuz You won`t find such shells so cheap anymore soon! I have 2 for modding and probably going to get more if I get them for around 4$ again.
 
Mar 1, 2018 at 2:49 PM Post #28,724 of 63,914
Hold your breath and head into Knowledge Zenith's 2018 maelstrom......


In the words of the inimitable Charles Dickens, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.".

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This is a critical moment in KZ's history where things can take off considerably

....but

If KZ doesn't get competent quality control implemented throughout their manufacturing processes then more models will only exacerbate the lack of consistency in finished product and KZ could be biting off more than they can chew. They'll either be a household name for "best price:value ratio" or they'll be a household name for less than desirable reasons. Remember, bad news travels twice as fast as good news. A deterioration in quality would be "just desserts" for failing to address the issue at hand. We've all been vocal about it. Let's see if KZ has the wherewithal to act accordingly.
 
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