[willowbrook]

  The early comments about this having a V-shaped sound have me put off a bit. Is that the starting/base sound or related to use of the filters?
 
What I am hoping for is a cost reduced FLC8S alternative.  So far those are my personal gold standard and my likely next purchase unless something like this proves out well.
 
For reference; I really like my A2 pair.  I am very happy with the efficiency and overall sound especially the bass extension.  The primary issue I would have is that the upper range is not as smooth as something like the FLC8S or the Pinnacle MEE.  So that is a general idea of what I would look for in the A4.

 

  Well, if anybody can give the FLC a run for their money I would guess LZ has a shot.  I love the FLC8S; I just think it would be nice to have another unit in that category.

I don't think anything can beat the mids right now (under $350 or same of course). Especially if you've been able to tune the flc8s to your liking and with those mids (gold filters), anything remotely v-shaped or treble heavy or whatever will put you off. A little more subbass? Too much subbass etc. I tried and gave SW3 a long listen for a week or so, but you just can't give up those mids and the engaging sound.

 

[originalsnuffy]

I. Will. Surrender

When do Chinese iem units like these have sales? I purchased my current favorites that way (lz a2)

 

[Lohb]

I. Will. Surrender

When do Chinese iem units like these have sales? I purchased my current favorites that way (lz a2)

One seller sponsor seems to deep discount LZ stuff....it was in A3 or A2S thread in the last month or so...
I guess when A4 surface, he will do the same.

 

[Lohb]

I suggest from A4 onwards, LZ start to angle their nozzles to be more ergonomic like Trinity etc.

 

[Roen]

 
Never found them uncomfortable,actually found that shape makes them more stable in the ear than small barrels, color not for everyone but they just released new A3S in black, black/silver.

Is there any technical difference between the A3S and the A3?

 

[Lohb]

 
Is there any technical difference between the A3S and the A3?

Yes, bass and treble are extended more. Someone had more to say on the bass in the A3S thread.

 

[robervaul]

 
Yes, bass and treble are extended more. Someone had more to say on the bass in the A3S thread.

Any A4's news?

 

[Roen]

Yes, bass and treble are extended more. Someone had more to say on the bass in the A3S thread.

Thanks!

A bit off topic, but would you happen to know where I could find frequency response graphs for the A2, A2S, A3 and/or A3S?

 

[Lohb]

Thanks!

A bit off topic, but would you happen to know where I could find frequency response graphs for the A2, A2S, A3 and/or A3S?

On the ali sales page for each item the seller has graph photos.
 

 
Any A4's news?

Not heard a thing.

 

[duyu]

A4 is coming close to a mass production. But the detaching cable part is still a headache for LZ.
Some weeks ago, LZ said the sound quality of A4 prototype is unacceptably bad (after reading you guys' feedbacks, I guess...). 
 
I've found that one pair of the prototype is defected. This may have affected some of your impressions.
Anyway, the sound of A4 will be very different, according to LZ.

 

[TT600R]

Any news?

 

[Lohb]

Yeah, A4 WHATUP ???!! LZ really needs to have some kind of presence on the site.
 
Got a **** 4in1 here in the meantime, but its treble presentation is a bit metallic on certain mastering.

 

[duyu]

Just asked LZ, and he said he has encountered some difficulty (I guess it's related to the mmcx connector). A4 will be released next month the earliest.

 

[peter123]

Just asked LZ, and he said he has encountered some difficulty (I guess it's related to the mmcx connector). A4 will be released next month the earliest.

Thanks for sharing!

 

[originalsnuffy]

LZ's owner should consider bringing back the A2 without any changes.