[AdamPA1006]

Is there any newer KZs with the Ultra thin diaphragm driver used in the CRA/CRA+?

I like my CRA with Springtips a lot. Never tried the CRA+. Wondering if there's something newer with this driver. Thank you.

 

[r31ya]

Is there any newer KZs with the Ultra thin diaphragm driver used in the CRA/CRA+?

I like my CRA with Springtips a lot. Never tried the CRA+. Wondering if there's something newer with this driver. Thank you.

i guess you could try CCA Polaris for budget 1 DD.

but if you need comparison between KZ/CCA recent 1 DD,

 

[r31ya]

mild update of CCA Rhapsody, (2DD + 4BA, soundtubed 3Ddlp resin shell, $49)
https://www.kztws.com/products/cca-rhapsody

it have 2DD + 4 BA setup,
specifically it have 1x 8mm DD for low freq/bass, 1x 8mm DD for midfreq/Mids, 2x 31736 for highfreq/Treble, 2x 31736 for ultrahighfreq/air.
The seems to be marketed to have good soundstage, positioning and imaging.
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[Kumonomukou]

mild update of CCA Rhapsody, (2DD + 4BA, $49)
https://www.kztws.com/products/cca-rhapsody

it have 2DD + 4 BA setup,
specifically it have 1x 8mm DD for low freq/bass, 1x 8mm DD for midfreq/Mids, 2x 31736 for highfreq/Treble, 2x 31736 for ultrahighfreq/air.
The seems to be marketed to have good soundstage, positioning and imaging.
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One thing I really like about this set, is that KZ finally stop wasting space within the cavity! Compact and fully resin-filled.

 

[r31ya]

One thing I really like about this set, is that KZ finally stop wasting space within the cavity! Compact and fully resin-filled.

Its a blessing that KZ now have proper crossover and soundtubed resin shell.
before this, there is notable incoherence in KZ multi driver iems. especially if you just moved from 1 driver iem.
in older KZ multidriver, There is a feeling that each driver shouting on their own in disregard of harmony.
with proper crossover now each driver have clearer role and with soundtube it have its own space.

 

[Tamizhan]

Its a blessing that KZ now have proper crossover and soundtubed resin shell.
before this, there is notable incoherence in KZ multi driver iems. especially if you just moved from 1 driver iem.
in older KZ multidriver, There is a feeling that each driver shouting on their own in disregard of harmony.
with proper crossover now each driver have clearer role and with soundtube it have its own space.

Just if they can get the tuning right..

 

[Marrogwar]

Here is my KZ ZS series collection. With one imposter There are two KZ ZS5 because its v1 and v2. V1 was with one ba in the nozzle

 

[Hung Tuan]

Here is my KZ ZS series collection. With one imposter

I also have a lot. But I donated most of them to non-audiophile and students .

I placed order for PR3. I hope I can get it sooner for impression. Last time, the Castor arrived 1 week later than other reviewers lol.

 

[Mr.HiAudio]

mild update of CCA Rhapsody, (2DD + 4BA, soundtubed 3Ddlp resin shell, $49)
https://www.kztws.com/products/cca-rhapsody

it have 2DD + 4 BA setup,
specifically it have 1x 8mm DD for low freq/bass, 1x 8mm DD for midfreq/Mids, 2x 31736 for highfreq/Treble, 2x 31736 for ultrahighfreq/air.
The seems to be marketed to have good soundstage, positioning and imaging.
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What a...?

KZ don’t care about installing the drivers correctly heehheehheehhe

 

[Cya|\|]

What KZ would you recommend me for monitoring? I don't want something too bassy, neither fatiguing in the highs. How is the AS16 pro for that purpose?

 

[Marrogwar]

What KZ would you recommend me for monitoring? I don't want something too bassy, neither fatiguing in the highs. How is the AS16 pro for that purpose?

I feel like they are pretty bassy. At least for me.

 

[baskingshark]

What KZ would you recommend me for monitoring? I don't want something too bassy, neither fatiguing in the highs. How is the AS16 pro for that purpose?

I do stage monitoring weekly and would say probably the KZ AS24.

It has good technical prowess, above average isolation, and 256 tuning options (no kidding, from 8 tuning switches on the switch version).



But must it be a KZ?
If you are open to other brands, there are many other options such as the Truthear HEXA and AFUL MagicOne, which are quite neutral and good options for stage monitoring.

 

[579369]

Can people start posting their eartips/cable and switch combinations for the KZ Castor/Bass?

 

[requal]

I am considering whether to place an order for the PR3. Just by the fact that PR2 (V1) is very good IEM imo. However, when I think to myself that they will be too bright set again, I am a bit discouraged. The only overly bright planars I've listened to were the S12, that was no good experience. Unfortunately, but the Harman or the flattened Harman is a reference for a reason. In addition, the large tonal differences do not give possibilities for modding success either. OK.. I think I will wait for the PR3 pro. I don't know for what purpose KZ is releasing such IEM. I guess just to release another version right away and give the impression of development.

Things are similar with the new CCA hybrid. The drivers used as well as the tuning do not guarantee any progression against the already previously brilliant HM20..I'll wait quietly for Tony's review, Akros, he discovered this gems long time ago. In the meantime, nothing is prompting me to buy the CCA Rhapsody.

 

[Carpet]

I am considering whether to place an order for the PR3. Just by the fact that PR2 (V1) is very good IEM imo. However, when I think to myself that they will be too bright set again, I am a bit discouraged. The only overly bright planars I've listened to were the S12, that was no good experience. Unfortunately, but the Harman or the flattened Harman is a reference for a reason. In addition, the large tonal differences do not give possibilities for modding success either. OK.. I think I will wait for the PR3 pro. I don't know for what purpose KZ is releasing such IEM. I guess just to release another version right away and give the impression of development.

Things are similar with the new CCA hybrid. The drivers used as well as the tuning do not guarantee any progression against the already previously brilliant HM20..I'll wait quietly for Tony's review, Akros, he discovered this gems long time ago. In the meantime, nothing is prompting me to buy the CCA Rhapsody.

Don't be too stuck on making it another KZ! Even if you have to wait and save a little more, that's more satisfying than drawerful of uninspiring sidegrades.

Other manufacturers have made real inroads into the budget sector.

You can currently pick up the Kinera Celeste Pandamon in a mystery bag at Angelears on AliExpress for $30. That has an SPD rather a conventional planar but is open backed and treble is more restrained than the KZ planars. Very comfortable fit and good for long listening sessions. Not as isolating if you're in a noisy environment though.

I think Artti T10 is on sale for about $60 now and that apparently also has a more treble friendly tune.

OG Tangzu Zetian Wu would have been a good choice but they were $150 and no longer in production.

NiceHCK F1 pro has just been released for under $100, but that is still an unknown quantity. The original F1 was decent but significantly more expensive.