Where to buy the Castor? Shipping to Poland 
Thank you!
Also some cheap dac/amp to move it with the phone? I have a pocophone F1
Thank you!
Also some cheap dac/amp to move it with the phone? I have a pocophone F1
Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
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I ordered mine directory from kz store https://www.kztws.com/products/kz-castor.Where to buy the Castor? Shipping to Poland
Thank you!
Also some cheap dac/amp to move it with the phone? I have a pocophone F1
It is not still delivered but I yet ordered from this store and I had no problem for a delivery to Paris.
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KZ Store as mentioned above or from here.Where to buy the Castor? Shipping to Poland
Thank you!
Also some cheap dac/amp to move it with the phone? I have a pocophone F1
I don't know what cheap means to you, but I use the CharmTek TPR22 as a really small, portable dongle. Unfortunately, its price is quite high these days, so you can probably find something cheaper. My other dongle is the absolutely phenomenal Creative SXFI AMP - independent volume control, play/pause button, plenty of power and low output impedance at an affordable price of 70$ without any discounts. Currently this model is sold as Creative X1.
passie42
100+ Head-Fier
Is it any good? I can’t seem to find a IEM I like. Among others I tried the HiFiMan RE400i and RE800 Silver, the KZ PR1 balanced edition, X hbb pr2, 10 pro x and a lot more kz(see my signature), the hidisz ms2 and ms3 and recently the 1more penta p50. The only IEM I liket a little was the PR1. The penta has very good reviews but don’t sound a lot better than the pr1. I don’t even want to talk about the castor and krila…
i personally like it alot. i think they have improved alot on their hybrids. the bass is somewhat for bassheads that can appreciate a speedy quality dd. the mids are very well done too, not a lot going on after 10k
passie42
100+ Head-Fier
Ok…. Thanks… maybe i will give them a try… hope they have them on amazon, easier to return than on ali
PhonoPhi
Headphoneus Supremus
I have received ZAT and CCA Pianist recently. I also ordered few cables (colour therapy ), and some I just love the packaging and the great story, while not hearing any cable difference. I ordered Ace 2.0 just based on amazing (to me) aesthetics of Ace.
Back to IEMs - Pianist is a great specialist tool for me - to feel piano close, just amazing; also great with acoustic instruments, while being likely sharp/piercing to many with electronic music.
Now, ZAT - well, the truncation past 10K is real, even for my middle-age ears. The "linear bass" - I could not get it so far to appreciate - just too much (all switches up).
I am not really sure how AS24 can be "less resolving" than ZAT for some reviewers. Not hearing "by the curve" may be simpler and less obliging...
I think I am done with HeadFi at this point. Totally underwhelmed by all the "reviewers" - a vast majority, feeling like locust (and not regulated in any way, compared to "members of the trade").
I do not find all the output of those "reviewers", obliging to report to their free samples, much/any instructive at all (actually, largely not helpful at all, if not distracting
).
When I joined KZ thread about 5 years ago, there were real people exchanging their great impressions of what their have got with their own funds and enjoyed very much
Not any more, and I do not feel putting any more efforts to bother with my impressions here.
), and some I just love the packaging and the great story, while not hearing any cable difference. I ordered Ace 2.0 just based on amazing (to me) aesthetics of Ace.
Back to IEMs - Pianist is a great specialist tool for me - to feel piano close, just amazing; also great with acoustic instruments, while being likely sharp/piercing to many with electronic music.
Now, ZAT - well, the truncation past 10K is real, even for my middle-age ears. The "linear bass" - I could not get it so far to appreciate - just too much (all switches up).
I am not really sure how AS24 can be "less resolving" than ZAT for some reviewers. Not hearing "by the curve" may be simpler and less obliging...
I think I am done with HeadFi at this point. Totally underwhelmed by all the "reviewers" - a vast majority, feeling like locust (and not regulated in any way, compared to "members of the trade").
I do not find all the output of those "reviewers", obliging to report to their free samples, much/any instructive at all (actually, largely not helpful at all, if not distracting
). When I joined KZ thread about 5 years ago, there were real people exchanging their great impressions of what their have got with their own funds and enjoyed very much
Not any more
, and I do not feel putting any more efforts to bother with my impressions here.
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there's still some hope for the 10k+ region. notice the adhesive ring interfering with the ports?
AdamPA1006
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Bro I for one have enjoyed reading your work on this site and would be sorry to see you go. Can't believe you ordered such expensive cables actuallyI have received ZAT and CCA Pianist recently. I also ordered few cables (colour therapy
Back to IEMs - Pianist is a great specialist tool for me - to feel piano close, just amazing; also great with acoustic instruments, while being likely sharp/piercing to many with electronic music.
Now, ZAT - well, the truncation past 10K is real, even for my middle-age ears. The "linear bass" - I could not get it so far to appreciate - just too much (all switches up).
I am not really sure how AS24 can be "less resolving" than ZAT for some reviewers. Not hearing "by the curve" may be simpler and less obliging...
I think I am done with HeadFi at this point. Totally underwhelmed by all the "reviewers" - a vast majority, feeling like locust (and not regulated in any way, compared to "members of the trade").
I do not find all the output of those "reviewers", obliging to report to their free samples, much/any instructive at all (actually, largely not helpful at all, if not distracting
When I joined KZ thread about 5 years ago, there were real people exchanging their great impressions of what their have got with their own funds and enjoyed very much
Not any more
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requal
100+ Head-Fier
I have the same feeling. And I also think that sample reviewers are the main problem.I have received ZAT and CCA Pianist recently. I also ordered few cables (colour therapy
Back to IEMs - Pianist is a great specialist tool for me - to feel piano close, just amazing; also great with acoustic instruments, while being likely sharp/piercing to many with electronic music.
Now, ZAT - well, the truncation past 10K is real, even for my middle-age ears. The "linear bass" - I could not get it so far to appreciate - just too much (all switches up).
I am not really sure how AS24 can be "less resolving" than ZAT for some reviewers. Not hearing "by the curve" may be simpler and less obliging...
I think I am done with HeadFi at this point. Totally underwhelmed by all the "reviewers" - a vast majority, feeling like locust (and not regulated in any way, compared to "members of the trade").
I do not find all the output of those "reviewers", obliging to report to their free samples, much/any instructive at all (actually, largely not helpful at all, if not distracting
When I joined KZ thread about 5 years ago, there were real people exchanging their great impressions of what their have got with their own funds and enjoyed very much
Not any more
any of you guys experiencing pressure buildup? my left side does it.
Anycolouryoulike
New Head-Fier
Seeking an upgrade on my BA10. Currently tossing up between AS16 pro and PR1 balanced. Any insight is welcome. 50 euro is the limit of the budget. Open to any suggestions. Would like to try a planar.
Ruling out kz X hbb PR2 straight away.
Ruling out kz X hbb PR2 straight away.
Anycolouryoulike
New Head-Fier
Also using Jcally jm25 ess DAC dongle to drive them.
