Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
Jul 29, 2018 at 11:51 PM Post #35,101 of 64,378
Is the price of AS10 expected to drop to 50 bucks eventually, or is the coupon the only chance to get them at this price? What's the usual pattern?
Using the search function I dug up these presale prices on the ZS10. Of course the x-rates have changed.
Just ordered my KZ ZS10's for £21.50 (pre-sale)!

Anyone know when they will be released?

I'm trying to place an order for the ZS10 on Ali express for $31 and my card security keeps not approving the purchase :/

I'm in the US, any idea ?
In comparison to the current ZS10 price, I believe the presale prices were indeed lower.

However, no one really knows what KZ's plans for the AS10/BA10 are.
 
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Jul 30, 2018 at 12:09 AM Post #35,102 of 64,378
In comparison to the current ZS10 price, I believe the presale prices were indeed lower.

I got my ZS10's on sale + pre-sale + discount coupon on Aliexpress at just under US$30/- each. Still less than what can be found on Aliexpress now.

That said, I'm still very happy with them and in no hurry to look for the next "better one", shall wait out this and see what the next Aliexpress sale (usually one every quarterly and the huge November 11 one), has up for offer.
 
Jul 30, 2018 at 12:21 AM Post #35,103 of 64,378
Got a pair of KZ ED16 with upgraded cable. Somehow very clear while still being a little bassy. I dig the sound, coming from etymotic er4s and Phonak audeo pfe 12, the ED16 are similar to both with a little lower quality of treble, but still very clear and pleasing. Bass is boosted some, but is also quite clear and doesn’t seem to disrupt the mids. A fantastic back up pair of iems.
 
Jul 30, 2018 at 1:03 AM Post #35,104 of 64,378
Is the price of AS10 expected to drop to 50 bucks eventually, or is the coupon the only chance to get them at this price?

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Jul 30, 2018 at 7:00 AM Post #35,106 of 64,378
I got the ZS6 Today. My first impression like 'What the *** ?' The bass is missing and sound is not that great what i expected. Maybe burn in fixed it but for now ES4 is way better. Maybe sound slightly clear than the ES4 but i think ES4 is way better somehow.. After burn-in i will repost this.
 
Jul 30, 2018 at 7:59 AM Post #35,107 of 64,378
I got the ZS6 Today. My first impression like 'What the *** ?' The bass is missing and sound is not that great what i expected. Maybe burn in fixed it but for now ES4 is way better. Maybe sound slightly clear than the ES4 but i think ES4 is way better somehow.. After burn-in i will repost this.
Polarity Issue. Try to change cable a little bit. A very big amount of items delivered in last 60 days from KZ has a polarity issue.
How to check: https://www.audiocheck.net/audiotests_polaritycheck.php
 
Jul 30, 2018 at 8:05 AM Post #35,108 of 64,378
I got the ZS6 Today. My first impression like 'What the *** ?' The bass is missing and sound is not that great what i expected. Maybe burn in fixed it but for now ES4 is way better. Maybe sound slightly clear than the ES4 but i think ES4 is way better somehow.. After burn-in i will repost this.

Polarity Issue. Try to change cable a little bit. A very big amount of items delivered in last 60 days from KZ has a polarity issue.
How to check: https://www.audiocheck.net/audiotests_polaritycheck.php

That is what it sounded like when I listened to a pair of ZSAs that were out of phase.

Edited because extra unrelated quotes accidentally were included.
 
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Jul 30, 2018 at 9:25 AM Post #35,109 of 64,378
Well no one can say yet, but after reading about how the BA has a lack of bass usually I'm starting to think maybe the AS10 wouldn't be good for me as my drumming iem vs my ZS10 which packs a punch.

Hope someone can test them soon and let us know!
 
Jul 30, 2018 at 9:39 AM Post #35,110 of 64,378
Well no one can say yet, but after reading about how the BA has a lack of bass usually I'm starting to think maybe the AS10 wouldn't be good for me as my drumming iem vs my ZS10 which packs a punch.

Hope someone can test them soon and let us know!

Will let you know when they arrive. Shouldn't be long now.
 
Jul 30, 2018 at 10:18 AM Post #35,112 of 64,378
I cant help but feel vindicated as when I posted my original notes about the Zs10 I got blasted as I said they were hollow and distant. Turns out mine were amongst the first delivered with the wiring issues that have now been much more widely recognized in the Zs10 and ZsA. At least I know my hearing isn't going on me.
 
Jul 30, 2018 at 11:13 AM Post #35,113 of 64,378
Polarity Issue. Try to change cable a little bit. A very big amount of items delivered in last 60 days from KZ has a polarity issue.
How to check: https://www.audiocheck.net/audiotests_polaritycheck.php
Hey i just realized there is some sizzle noise(Like crackling) when i play the Rumble in phase or out of phase..And when bass hits in the music i hear sizzle noise too.. This problem same for the ES4.. Only right side is sizzling. Why?
 
Jul 30, 2018 at 11:17 AM Post #35,114 of 64,378
Polarity Issue. Try to change cable a little bit. A very big amount of items delivered in last 60 days from KZ has a polarity issue.
How to check: https://www.audiocheck.net/audiotests_polaritycheck.php
Also i checked all of them i guess there is no polarity issues. But why the right side of ES4 and ZS6 is crackling or sizzle with bass music? Like 75 Hz to 100 HZ its obvious crackling but only right side.
 
Jul 30, 2018 at 11:29 AM Post #35,115 of 64,378
Could be driver flex since bass on both of those is delivered by the dynamic. is the crackle proportional to the volume like it is being produced by the driver or is it always the same volume like a mechanical issue?
 

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