Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
Jan 9, 2021 at 11:24 PM Post #53,611 of 64,168
Just received my DQ6 and on first listening, I am quite impressed by the sound, fit and build quality.
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Jan 9, 2021 at 11:41 PM Post #53,612 of 64,168
Really like this FR, we have less the roller coaster effect than usual.
They tempt me ... but I already have the BL03 and BL01, I'm afraid that it will be duplicated...
+1 I also have both of the BLON'S. But, I'm still intrigued by the DQ6. There are stupid amounts of multi BA, BA+DD+EST+piezo +++ stuff out there that sells for ridiculous prices. NEVER ( besides the Nicehck H40) have I seen a multi DD iem set. I'm gonna take a shot on these in the near future.
 
Jan 10, 2021 at 12:00 AM Post #53,613 of 64,168
+1 I also have both of the BLON'S. But, I'm still intrigued by the DQ6. There are stupid amounts of multi BA, BA+DD+EST+piezo +++ stuff out there that sells for ridiculous prices. NEVER ( besides the Nicehck H40) have I seen a multi DD iem set. I'm gonna take a shot on these in the near future.
I also have both BLONs and the DQ6 is a different beast.
 
Jan 10, 2021 at 5:05 AM Post #53,614 of 64,168
Just got the BA10 after considering them for a few years, and they're very good! I have enjoyed the ZS7 for a while now but I think their bass is just a bit too much for me, I found I haven't been reaching for them much lately. I figured the BA10 would be a good way to go. What aftermarket eartips do folks use with their BA10? So far I'm enjoying the Acoustune AET08a tips the most (which would be the first time I've ever found these tips work well, since they way the emphasize bass in dynamic earphones has never agreed with me... maybe they're meant more for an all balanced armature set).

Edit: the AET08a might boost the bass too much even on the BA10! Just switched to the Periodic Audio Hydrogen tips, so far so good...
I use the medium Starlines included with the BA10. For me they produce the best balance.
 
Jan 10, 2021 at 7:11 AM Post #53,615 of 64,168
+1 I also have both of the BLON'S. But, I'm still intrigued by the DQ6. There are stupid amounts of multi BA, BA+DD+EST+piezo +++ stuff out there that sells for ridiculous prices. NEVER ( besides the Nicehck H40) have I seen a multi DD iem set. I'm gonna take a shot on these in the near future.
There was a great sounding TinAudio T515 in the Middle Ages with 10mm + 6mm Dynamic Drivers. Still have one somewhere...
 
Jan 10, 2021 at 7:26 AM Post #53,616 of 64,168
Just received my DQ6 and on first listening, I am quite impressed by the sound, fit and build quality.
ok, you made pull me the trigger☺
 
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Jan 10, 2021 at 7:36 AM Post #53,617 of 64,168
There was a great sounding TinAudio T515 in the Middle Ages with 10mm + 6mm Dynamic Drivers. Still have one somewhere...
Then there's the Lindy Cromo IEM 75. Dual DD, 15mm + 7mm. Still available from Amazon.co.uk for £12.99 and very good indeed!
 
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Jan 10, 2021 at 7:44 AM Post #53,618 of 64,168
NEVER ( besides the Nicehck H40) have I seen a multi DD iem set.
I believe the Tin HiFi T2 and T2 Pro are 2DD (10+6mm) just like the old T515.
My Soundpeats Truengine 3 SE TWS is also a 2DD (2x5mm) but it doesn't have IEM grade sound quality, still fun to listen to though.
 
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Jan 10, 2021 at 7:46 AM Post #53,619 of 64,168
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Ring a bell?☺️
 
Jan 10, 2021 at 9:05 AM Post #53,620 of 64,168
What cable is that on the ZS7? I'm always looking to improve my ZS7.

Dr. Rez is correct however as a low poster I’m sure un-aware of the ban. I did want to say I’m glad to see more people purchasing the BA10, still one if the very best all BA iem’s I’ve heard at any price. Also glad I picked up my second pair now that the word is spreading :rolling_eyes:
 
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Jan 10, 2021 at 9:08 AM Post #53,621 of 64,168
Jan 10, 2021 at 1:40 PM Post #53,622 of 64,168
The KZ DQ6 arrived today. Rocking them in the 4.4mm on Fiio M11. Spend a few hours with them already and I can say: After all these disappointing phones by KZ (dare I say ASX), this one is absolutely delightful. Pounding bass with profound sub bass, detailed mids without any bleed from the bass and an elevated sparkly treble that brings out cymbals and crashes without being harsh. This a fun headphone, V shaped without the mids being overpowered, which has a lot to offer. I mainly listen to hard rock and metal. For this, they are a steal for under 30 bucks. Thumbs up from me! P. S. As always stock tips and cable are crap. Currently using a TRN Pentaconn cable and SpinFit tips.

Can you point a link to the TRN Pentaconn cable?
 
Jan 10, 2021 at 2:16 PM Post #53,623 of 64,168
The DQ6 may be cable-sensitive, and I see all sorts of people using replacement cables in this thread.

There's a sale coming up soon, so I thought I might get a cable for the DQ6.

So far, I've narrowed it down to the following ones I can actually find:

-TRN T3 SPC

-FAAEAL 4 core copper [Hibiscus cable, 2-pin]

-NiceHCK 4 cores 4N OFHC

-NiceHCK LitzOCC 4N

-a KZ 'gold-silver cable' [cheap 8-core]

and, alternatively, a TRI Through cable for the ZS7, maybe also the DQ6.

Does anyone have any experience that would cause them to select one of these in particular?
 
Jan 10, 2021 at 2:25 PM Post #53,624 of 64,168
Wow! Really didn't know that there are so many more multiple DD sets out there. Thanks for all the info, guys! From what I'm reading/reviews on the DQ6, I think these might be my next KZ set. Already love my ZS10 PRO to death and have had the ZAX in my cart for a few months now. But I think I might pull the trigger on the DQ6 before the ZAX because they are less expensive and I'm kinda a basshead. Lol!
 
Jan 10, 2021 at 3:02 PM Post #53,625 of 64,168
The DQ6 may be cable-sensitive, and I see all sorts of people using replacement cables in this thread.

There's a sale coming up soon, so I thought I might get a cable for the DQ6.

So far, I've narrowed it down to the following ones I can actually find:

-TRN T3 SPC

-FAAEAL 4 core copper [Hibiscus cable, 2-pin]

-NiceHCK 4 cores 4N OFHC

-NiceHCK LitzOCC 4N

-a KZ 'gold-silver cable' [cheap 8-core]

and, alternatively, a TRI Through cable for the ZS7, maybe also the DQ6.

Does anyone have any experience that would cause them to select one of these in particular?
I dont rec the TRN cable, because their qc is quite bad (it also measures a lot higher than the faaeal cable).
 

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