Question: has anyone else noticed that the included cable (the mic'd version) puts out more mid bass than the non-mic version and even aftermarket "upgrade" cables ?
Long version:
Here's a bit of weirdness, I ordered my second ZS10 Pro, in the span of three days (that's not the weird part) and got it yesterday. I immediately plugged it into an iPad, for a 48 hour burn in. I elected to use the stock cable; the one with the mic option. As is my habit, I took a quick listen. To make sure that I didn't have a DOA unit and was surprised at the initial depth of low end; it had much more presence then the initial listen of the first unit.
With the first unit I had (inadvertently) ordered an "upgrade" cable that was on the banned list on this site. For the sake of anonymity, let's call it brand YoYo. The specific model is the YoYo 8 core silver plated, QDC.
I never used the stock cable (non mic version) with the first piece, I used the YoYo, from the word go.
Today I listened to both and the second unit definitely has more mid bass. I went through a series of diagnostic steps and realize it's not the earpieces, but the stock, mic'd cable. I've tried all three cables on both units and the richer mid bass sticks with the mic'd cable.
Thanks for reading the long version, you can go back to the initial question.