Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
Mar 30, 2024 at 8:15 AM Post #63,676 of 63,916
The following setup is just wow:

Audirvana (Qobuz & local files) >> RU7(4.4 balanced LO DSD 128)/ iBasso CB19/power bank >> ifi Zen CAN (4.4 balanced out) >> KZ PR1 Pro

You need to pinch yourself to accept the reality that the PR1 Pro are IEMs and not full sized cans. Unbelievably addictive, to a point where hours, days could easily fritter away :ksc75smile:. Oops 😬
 
Mar 30, 2024 at 11:58 AM Post #63,677 of 63,916
The vocals on the PR3 are amazing. Try this:
 
Mar 31, 2024 at 10:39 AM Post #63,678 of 63,916
I'm not sure if I documented it, but it's considered easy mod,

You will need :
1. medium density foam
(I bought in Aliexpress in bulk, keyword is tuning foam / tuning cotton. The medium one actually is the "high density" in local store, while the real high density one, is actually marked as "Sony foam" or "imported foam". Just buy medium and high density ones, can be useful for mods in the future.

non affiliate links, just an example you can search in search bar too :

medium density one :
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005992801441.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.27.55a4FISVFISVsR&algo_pvid=702efba4-916e-4422-9aff-54dcb9fefacc&algo_exp_id=702efba4-916e-4422-9aff-54dcb9fefacc-13&pdp_npi=4@dis!USD!9.90!9.90!!!9.90!9.90!@2140e03217103899398414555e5eee!12000035214007649!sea!SG!0!AB&curPageLogUid=Mbx2z1IBFxya&utparam-url=scene:search|query_from:

high density one :
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004772007350.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.pcDetailTopMoreOtherSeller.1.476aBCA0BCA0hf&gps-id=pcDetailTopMoreOtherSeller&scm=1007.40000.327270.0&scm_id=1007.40000.327270.0&scm-url=1007.40000.327270.0&pvid=9eb19592-067d-47c2-9c9d-c6792921abb5&_t=gps-id:pcDetailTopMoreOtherSeller,scm-url:1007.40000.327270.0,pvid:9eb19592-067d-47c2-9c9d-c6792921abb5,tpp_buckets:668#2846#8114#1999&pdp_npi=4@dis!USD!4.06!2.80!!!4.06!2.80!@21010c9c17103899599883751e55c9!12000030417693703!rec!SG!!AB&utparam-url=scene:pcDetailTopMoreOtherSeller|query_from:

*edit : sorry the links aren't working, just search them with keyword

Don't bother to buy low density one, they are useless and the effects are negligible.


2. mesh nylon filters, or tanchjim tanya filter, just buy density level 250 and 500, mostly you will need mesh500 in 4.8mm and 5mm size (you can buy 4.2mm size also just in case you will need it in the future, but PR2 use 4.8mm size)

search in Ali with "earphones tuning paper" and they will appear
examples :
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004046291728.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.3.243a2QmX2QmXZy&algo_pvid=1c6646f3-4660-4b44-a336-239fe227ef2b&algo_exp_id=1c6646f3-4660-4b44-a336-239fe227ef2b-1&pdp_npi=4@dis!USD!1.38!1.38!!!1.38!1.38!@210307c317103904837243223e085d!12000027848054756!sea!SG!0!AB&curPageLogUid=gxi0GUfjm234&utparam-url=scene:search|query_from:


If you already have those :


basically just :
1. take off the orginal nylon filter, you can use needle, and uplift the nylon filter gently from the side, don't do it from the middle (it will break your original filter, in case you want to put them back on original state), the residue is aound the side of the filter to just uplift it slowly until you can pinch it.


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(yeah I didn't take photo of the PR2 mods, but here the photo from Castor, and basically, it's same concept)


2. Put in the medium density foam, side ways, not following the round shape of the nozzle, so it will still have airflow for the bass
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3. Pinch a hole on mesh500 / tanchjim tanya filter, with the tip of the needle, just the tip remember, we just need tiny micro hole for airflow, if you pinch too deep until the body of the needle, the hole will be too big and high mids will be too harsh (best if you have measurement rig)

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pinch a hole with paper as base and put the filter on top of the paper, do this before attaching the filter to the nozzle, not after attached on the nozzle.

4. Attach the mesh500 filter with the hole on the nozzle, and thats it! actually I double stacked my Tanya filter in my mods, but I feel the high mids a bit too dampened, since I already like lower pinna gain and feel that too dampened, other people maybe find the high mids too recessed, so try 1 filter first.

Goodluck! Feel free to ask me if there are anything you don't understand.

Btw, I did mod with my AS24 switch and have incredible results, and I like them so much. And I have KZ PR3 coming (this one have crazy uncontrolled trebles, I will use different mod techniques with rolled cotton instead)
Finally got this done bro. I can't thank you enough. I'm loving these. Just got these Dunu tips in also. I'm so impressed. They are ****ing smooth now, warmer. OMG just in heaven lol THANK YOU
 

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Mar 31, 2024 at 12:20 PM Post #63,679 of 63,916
Finally got this done bro. I can't thank you enough. I'm loving these. Just got these Dunu tips in also. I'm so impressed. They are ****ing smooth now, warmer. OMG just in heaven lol THANK YOU
That was fast (I mean with all things you would need to, the modding time is just like 5 minutes process though)
Did you pinch a tiny holr in the center? Can't really see from your pic.
Glad you like it.. enjoy!
 
Apr 1, 2024 at 9:19 AM Post #63,680 of 63,916
My modded KZ PR3 is a jackpot

From Eardrum killer to Giant Killer (well sort of..)

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See the bass become tighter yet perceived more impactful due to the retuned, perfect pinna gain on +8db, very extended trebles and technicalities like kilobucks IEMs

They are only better than : PR2, Zetian Wu, Timeless (even modded), Hidisz MP145, S12, S12 Pro, Tinhifi P1 Max, PR1 :anguished:
Congrats for making another kilobuck killer!
Btw. did you open them to check the drivers and "zobel network"? I assume they are using exactly the same shells and drivers as PR2...
 
Apr 2, 2024 at 5:54 AM Post #63,682 of 63,916
NICE HCK Black Cat 2.5mm balanced came today. What a lovely cable. With KZ PR3 and this piece of music, brilliant! Just £10 on Ali Express!
 
Apr 2, 2024 at 5:04 PM Post #63,683 of 63,916
I am so tired of "KZ new pokemon every week", "fake drivers" talks and so on. Everyone is making fun of KZ with such toxicity which i cant understand. Those guys making something and there are some errors and bad products, sure. But overall their IEMs are one of the best in low budget market. Also every second review talking about "poor accesories". Yeah, maybe its a problem in case of ZAT, AS24 and their other "expensive" stuff. I get it. But what can you expect from some 30$ IEM in terms of accesories? Dunno, there are only eartips in 7hz Zero for example and cable, which isnt really better than KZ cable.

Every time i see someone's KZ related toxic comment in YT comments section i feel rage, tbh. I just holding myself from making toxic comments in response. Thats how i unsubscribed from every big reviewer.

I can understand toxicity towards KZ marketing, can understand it towards PR2 tuning trick. But i cant hate them so much because of couple errors. If they were making 1000$ IEMs with that speed and problems like PR2 - yeah, then i would agree that this is unacceptable.

Rant over, im sorry

Upd: by speed i mean release rate
 
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Apr 2, 2024 at 5:24 PM Post #63,684 of 63,916
But what can you expect from some 30$ IEM in terms of accesories?
Don’t disagree with any other point you mentioned, but this one. Have you seen the packaging and accessories kit of NiceHck DB2? If they can do such a good job, Kz with their years of operation experience should be able to do better if they want to.

But I can understand the pokemon release approach. In the handheld gaming world, we have Ayaneo who has similar approach. When people asked the CEO why they don’t slow down and support each device longer, their main point is “they would be forgotten and dead.” So, keep releasing to remain relevant in customer’s mind.
 
Apr 3, 2024 at 1:14 AM Post #63,685 of 63,916
I am so tired of "KZ new pokemon every week", "fake drivers" talks and so on. Everyone is making fun of KZ with such toxicity which i cant understand. Those guys making something and there are some errors and bad products, sure. But overall their IEMs are one of the best in low budget market. Also every second review talking about "poor accesories". Yeah, maybe its a problem in case of ZAT, AS24 and their other "expensive" stuff. I get it. But what can you expect from some 30$ IEM in terms of accesories? Dunno, there are only eartips in 7hz Zero for example and cable, which isnt really better than KZ cable.

Every time i see someone's KZ related toxic comment in YT comments section i feel rage, tbh. I just holding myself from making toxic comments in response. Thats how i unsubscribed from every big reviewer.

I can understand toxicity towards KZ marketing, can understand it towards PR2 tuning trick. But i cant hate them so much because of couple errors. If they were making 1000$ IEMs with that speed and problems like PR2 - yeah, then i would agree that this is unacceptable.

Rant over, im sorry

Upd: by speed i mean release rate
In some sense the hate is also the product of how a specific KZ "rep" approach other reviewers that critics their product. And that "reviewers" take became its own echo chamber. What I don't understand is when some manufacturer did what KZ did, those reviewers are silent, but when its about KZ they will spread the issue like a wildfire. Am I missing something here 😅.

Anyways I enjoy some of their releases, and I think that's the important thing, those people spreading hate can keep being salty. At the end of the day how you enjoy the music is the most important thing, no matter what brand or IEM that is. Going over the takes of the community will just make us stressed.
 
Apr 3, 2024 at 1:23 AM Post #63,686 of 63,916
I'm only interested in their in house planar iems nowadays.

They have a very capable driver in their hands, dare I say one of the best in the market. They just need to tune it well.

WHICH they already got close to with the PR2v1. But then they decided to destroy said progress in favor of streamlining production.

This kind of mentality has got to change.
 
Apr 3, 2024 at 7:08 AM Post #63,687 of 63,916
Today, I received a new KZ cable, which surprised me in a positive way. The 784Cores C Pin 0.75mm Silver Plated Cable from KZ. It sure feels very sturdy and has a soft think feeling, does not tangle and looks super cool. I have to say I did not expect to get such a nice cable so cheap. Certainly a nice upgrade to my KZ ZAX.

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Stock KZ cable next to the new 784 Cores cable:

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Apr 3, 2024 at 8:00 AM Post #63,688 of 63,916
Today, I received a new KZ cable, which surprised me in a positive way. The 784Cores C Pin 0.75mm Silver Plated Cable from KZ. It sure feels very sturdy and has a soft think feeling, does not tangle and looks super cool. I have to say I did not expect to get such a nice cable so cheap. Certainly a nice upgrade to my KZ ZAX.

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Stock KZ cable next to the new 784 Cores cable:

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Nice to hear that you have also ZAX! I think they are a true amazing iems!
 

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