Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
Jan 11, 2021 at 6:42 PM Post #53,671 of 63,922
I thought you like the NM2+?
DQ6 is available on Amazon tho it is still coming from China.

lol sold today. I am liking my Believe better, too hot in the mid section for me for NM2+. Since you like BL0N so much... I thought you are following BL0N thread about the newest Tripowin which they compared much to BL0N
 
Jan 11, 2021 at 6:45 PM Post #53,672 of 63,922
Yay i fixed it! I have a new appreciation for people who work in factories soldering small wires and stuff its really hard. The ZS6 sounds great! I also removed the memory wire that was really annoying and didn't help at all.
 
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Jan 11, 2021 at 7:01 PM Post #53,673 of 63,922
I love KZ headphones and how they sound. I had several models so far - ES3, ES4, ZS4, AS10 - and somehow ES3 is the one I liked the most. I especially love the detachable cable system.

However, there is one thing I don't like - over-ear hook system.

Is there any way to use it in stupid old dumb way like we did before 2010? You know, something like this:

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Thanks :)
 
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Jan 11, 2021 at 7:01 PM Post #53,674 of 63,922
Wow! My favorite KZ that I’ve heard thus far. It’s actually one of my favorite all BA IEMs. Right now, I‘m liking the tuning more than the Fearless S8Pro, as it’s not nearly as intense in the upper mids. Soundstage and imaging also seem better on initial listen. The bass is also really good on the BA10, with the strengths of BAs, yet it sounds quite a lot like a DD, with powerful impact and rumble.

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Jan 11, 2021 at 7:03 PM Post #53,675 of 63,922
I thought I ordered the “Iron Man” with red and gold, but I got the red and silver one. Oh well, it matches the Zonie cable well.

Edit: I think this is the red and gold color scheme, it just looks more silver-ish IRL.
 
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Jan 11, 2021 at 7:11 PM Post #53,677 of 63,922
Jan 11, 2021 at 7:47 PM Post #53,678 of 63,922
Left side of mine FAAEAL 4-core stopped working after a week or so. Soldering work is probably not as good.
That is quite unfortunate. Mine is actually branded as BQEYZ which has different parts. From your picture, I think the parts on mine are actually better, maybe should recommend getting the BQEYZ variation. But the sound with this cable is quite amazing.
 
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Jan 11, 2021 at 8:33 PM Post #53,680 of 63,922
After listening for a bit, my ZS6's are kinda peaky in the highs, and both sides exhibit this so its not because a botched solder job (thankfully). Is this an indication that my ZS6 is a v1 because the v2's sound dark and distant?
 
Jan 11, 2021 at 9:15 PM Post #53,682 of 63,922
Glad to see some are finally starting to look past the boxy shell and appreciate the sound instead.
So true, and IRL, they look really nice, are very well built, and fit (me) well. I think the last affordable IEM that captivated me so much on initial listen was the BL03. While they sound very different, both have a certain indescribable charm to their sound that make me want to listen to them non-stop. The detail retrieval of the BA10 is scary good.

Listening to the BA10, all I can think is WHY THE .... DO THE ASX AND ASF EXIST?!
 
Jan 11, 2021 at 9:39 PM Post #53,683 of 63,922
I love KZ headphones and how they sound. I had several models so far - ES3, ES4, ZS4, AS10 - and somehow ES3 is the one I liked the most. I especially love the detachable cable system.

However, there is one thing I don't like - over-ear hook system.

Is there any way to use it in stupid old dumb way like we did before 2010? You know, something like this:

UE_in-ears_hero_mobile.jpg


Thanks :)

Some IEMs like the BLON BL-03 and Urbanfun YBF-ISS014 can actually be worn cable down instead of the actual over ear design. Just swap the earpieces from left to right and turn the shell upside down.

I don't think all overear IEMs can be swapped though, as some have a concha protrusion or some weird fins/edges.

Overear designs have some benefits over cable down such as lesser microphonics and perhaps a more secure fit when moving about (in general), but cable down may be easier to insert and remove I suppose, and u can possibly lessen microphonics via a shirt clip.
 
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Jan 11, 2021 at 9:56 PM Post #53,684 of 63,922
So true, and IRL, they look really nice, are very well built, and fit (me) well. I think the last affordable IEM that captivated me so much on initial listen was the BL03. While they sound very different, both have a certain indescribable charm to their sound that make me want to listen to them non-stop. The detail retrieval of the BA10 is scary good.

Listening to the BA10, all I can think is WHY THE .... DO THE ASX AND ASF EXIST?!

ehmmm, makes me want to get BA10, is it flea powered? Or need DAC?
 
Jan 11, 2021 at 10:12 PM Post #53,685 of 63,922
Got my order today, was supposed to be BA10 plus an addtl Kbear cable... Well only the cable was in the package and the front looked like it had been torn open and taped back together... Hoping they were just shipped separately and the BA10 is on its way.. What do you guys think.... Would the BA 10 fit in this package??
 

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