[archdawg]

Talking about 'lesser' KZ phones, I found my old AKG K450 cans yesterday ('Earphones product of the year' 2011, ~$100 retail back then, lots of 4-5 star reviews on the web), hooked them up to my mobile rig and couldn't believe how dull, canny and downright unnatural they sounded, even compared to some el cheapo KZs like the 3€ EDR1 or 8€ ED9... man, we're all completely spoiled to the bones these days.

 

[mikp]

aptX HD cable is pretty indistinguishable from my phone audio with a cable, possibly sounding better even. KZ aptX HD cable seems slightly brighter than my other sources, but not by much.

Absolutely hate the length of it. They need to add about an inch or two to the back and cut like 3-4 inches off between the battery/control and ears. Nobody has a neck built like this. The grey is terribly ugly and they should make a clear/clear wire one, or clear & white battery/control.

The previous apt-x was a little too short for me, controls dangling next to the ear. Lets see how this turns out, or if its the good cable. Always fun buying from ali.

 

[Zune]

I ordered from some ZS10 Pro and some ATR's on Amazon and a Balanced Cable from AliExpress on the same day and i'm impressed with the communication from AliExpress. The cable is in the UK already and at my local parcel depot so should be here in the next day or so. So it looks like Amazon is slower to the UK compared to AliExpress.

I've been reading every post on this thread since i joined and i am seriously looking forward to trying my first ever set of IEM's judging by what you guys are saying about the 10 Pro's

 

[mbwilson111]

LOL, Therapist = Wife. So its WAY cheaper to listen to her then to not.

I knew it! I almost asked you the other day if this was the case

 

[mbwilson111]

Geez, man...I just checked out your gear list. Yup, you definitely have a problem. Lol! You are super lucky to have such a supportive wife.

Not as supportive as you might think...

 

[Crandall]

Wow, thanks for the tip. I already had Tidal and some Google Play credits. Time to try out the headphone jack on the Pixel 3a xl.

The headphone jack on the regular 3a is pretty alright. Has a bit of hiss between tracks and on quiet parts of songs on really sensitive IEMs (AS10) but gets very loud and sounds accurate enough when using the ifi attenuator.

 

[ShakyJake]

well, its a bottomless pit of chasing falling stars that can never be caught..
i am a therapist and i cant afford to see myself any more either, and too busy trying endless permutations
of sources, tips, cables, power suppies and more..

My wife is a therapist, who tells me in a stern voice that I better not buy any more IEMs or else ...

 

[Cevisi]

My wife is a therapist, who tells me in a stern voice that I better not buy any more IEMs or else ...

My wife slaps me when she sees some iem stuff

 

[paulwasabii]

The headphone jack on the regular 3a is pretty alright. Has a bit of hiss between tracks and on quiet parts of songs on really sensitive IEMs (AS10) but gets very loud and sounds accurate enough when using the ifi attenuator.

Thanks for the tip on the ifi attenuator. It's like the dead pixel, now the only thing I am going to hear is the hiss between tracks on the Pixel

 

[khighly]

I want you guys from now on to call me, an Ignoramous Piece Of Poo.

The reason why is because I just A/B'ed my AS10 and ZS7 and the AS10 is clearly the better earphone. I'm sorry for overhyping the ZS7, skip it. It lacks sparkle and a top end and is grainy. It's good though. But far from perfect...

The ZS10 Pro sounds like it's a beauty right now. I am waiting on a delivery of the ZS5 and ZS6 and I will compare them all soon, even though it's been done before. I'm going back to the past.

You're all over the place my friend!

 

[DocHoliday]

Not as supportive as you might think...

My wife is a therapist, who tells me in a stern voice that I better not buy any more IEMs or else ...

My wife slaps me when she sees some iem stuff

 

[Podster]

Doing a little Old School/New Skool today and I can't tell you just how good this sounds on this setup but if this was all I had or could afford I'd be happy as a Clam

 

[Podster]

Not as supportive as you might think...

Your killing me here LOL I'm not even going to post my collection photo for CDriver

@Zune , think you will enjoy both of those especially the 10's with that upgrade cable. Make sure you get 100+ burn and the best sealing tips for your ears and you'll be impressed I'm sure. Cost for ATR's for sound return will probably floor you

 

[nxnje]

Hello everyone,
Here you have some words regarding the ZS10 PRO.
My review includes little comparison with ZSN PRO and ZS7.

Check it out if you want, and let me know what you think!

https://yourstingyfriend.altervista.org/?p=487

 

[durwood]

Yes therapy can be trick/or treat ment! but considering how expensive and dangerous many peoples bad habits are
audio is relatively safe and less expensive than jail time, lawyers, and other alternatives. no one has actually ever
died from portable audio equipment, unless they were attacked by their spouse....

Never say never friend: https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/...ed-after-being-electrocuted-by-his-headphones

Or this
https://nypost.com/2019/05/28/woman...hile-trying-to-free-headphones-from-elevator/