NEW Sony Walkman Z Series mini review!!!
Apr 20, 2012 at 6:37 PM Post #1,367 of 4,019
Just got a Digizoid Z02 and loving the sound...the depth and soundstage improved as aswel s the bass impact and extension so yeh IMO amping does help to improve the sound to another level! 
 
 
 
Apr 20, 2012 at 6:39 PM Post #1,368 of 4,019
 
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Just got a Digizoid Z02 and loving the sound...the depth and soundstage improved as aswel s the bass impact and extension so yeh IMO amping does help to improve the sound to another level! 
 
 

 
Ya but maybe your new earphones helped a bit too.
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Apr 20, 2012 at 8:59 PM Post #1,369 of 4,019
I really want to buy one but worried about the volume cap, I just downloaded the US and UK firmware updates and did some investigation:
 
diff -r NWZ-Z1000_V1_21_0001/NW_WM_FW/0001/region NWZ-Z1000_V1_21_0014/NW_WM_FW/0014/region
diff -r NWZ-Z1000_V1_21_0001/NW_WM_FW/0001/region/region.prop NWZ-Z1000_V1_21_0014/NW_WM_FW/0014/region/region.prop
< ro.sony.avls.ceiling=13
---
> ro.sony.avls.ceiling=16
7c7
< ro.sony.eula=NA
---
> ro.sony.eula=EURO
12,14c12,14
< ro.sony.fm_deemphasis=75
< ro.sony.sku.detailed=0001
< ro.sony.volume_limit=0
---
> ro.sony.fm_deemphasis=50
> ro.sony.sku.detailed=0014
> ro.sony.volume_limit=1
17c17
< ro.sony.wm.clearstereo_coef=-31
---
> ro.sony.wm.clearstereo_coef=-37

It seems the volume limit is set by Android properties, which could be changed when you have root access.
 
Anyone with a rooted walkman willing to test and want to post the results here?
 
NOTE: it seems there is no public know method to root the new 1.2.1 firmware yet
 
 
Apr 21, 2012 at 4:19 AM Post #1,370 of 4,019
Hi, I am very happy owner of a Sony Z1050 (France version). Use them with the Sony EX1000 and sq is outstanding. Volume also is pretty satisfying for my listening but still it is capped.
 
An interesting fact I noticed is when openin Neutron Player and PowerAMP at the same time, when you play from PowerAMP volume is noticable increased (while Neutron is running on the background). Still seems that music at the higher volume is somewhat distorted. I doubt this happens because of the ex1000.
 
I would take the risk to experiment with the volume settings above but as stated, no root method is still knwon for 1.21
 
Also need root in order to teether from a Nokia E51 but which can do only ad-hoc which per se is not supported by the Z.
 
p.s. Want to point out the SQ with Neutron Player is way better than the higly praised PowerAMP (still great player though)
 
 
 
 
Apr 21, 2012 at 5:28 AM Post #1,371 of 4,019
ok I could not figure out the playlist thing with the stock player and have now reverted to poweramp - sounds alright with my grados :)
 
Apr 21, 2012 at 8:21 AM Post #1,374 of 4,019
 
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can someone suggest some iem's to match the 1070. Currently my x10's sound bass light, no extension. I was looking at the ie80's for more bass but comments said they have a recessed soundstage. Any others to try?

 
 
UETF10?
 
Apr 21, 2012 at 8:32 AM Post #1,375 of 4,019
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can someone suggest some iem's to match the 1070. Currently my x10's sound bass light, no extension. I was looking at the ie80's for more bass but comments said they have a recessed soundstage. Any others to try?

 
Definatly the CKS77, amazing for the $100 asked! People are prefering them to Atrio MG7 and Monster Davis Tributes, buy quite a long way...the bass is crazy and soundstage for an IEM is unreal...the bass somehow doesnt leak into other frequencies too and youve got an ultra clear sound with thumping bass when called for...go check the thread...amazing! Mids and Highs are both superb too! Such great synergy with the Z1060 aswell
 
Apr 21, 2012 at 12:36 PM Post #1,377 of 4,019
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Can the w-control button be disabled or re-assigned?
 
ordered thanks.

 
Np...unfortunatly not at this time...but a few more people are begining to get the Z that are good with android, once the root becomes available for the new firmware then I think theres a way to dissable the EU volume cap (looks as though its software capped) and with other rooted android phones you can re-assign hard keys, like on my SGS2 I can assign the home button to anything i want...so fingers crossed! Keep an eye on this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24356348#post24356348
 
Apr 21, 2012 at 12:50 PM Post #1,378 of 4,019
Let me shed some light into what iem you all need to try your player with.. You guys want a full sound that is all encompassing nothing flabby or recessed in any part of the sound. Big bold sound fully articulated highs that sparkle when the track calls for it. The biggest depth in full sound you have ever heard with clear bold mids that will play extremely well with all your music not just bassy ones. The bass has to be experienced to believe. These sound like a full on 2.1 in your ears.  The CKS77 has the best synergy out of my entire collection of earphones and headphones on my Z1060. You guys want to just hear your tunes or be completely surrounded by it..Try out a CKS77.
 
I apologize but the TF10 is limp in comparison sound wise compared to the CKS77. They might have better detail as they should over them but that is about it. I should know. I own them as well.
 
Apr 21, 2012 at 2:38 PM Post #1,380 of 4,019
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I really want to buy one but worried about the volume cap, I just downloaded the US and UK firmware updates and did some investigation:

 
Once a rooted method comes about I´ll try adjusting the values if there in the build.prop, however what will you be using with the Sony as all IEM´s I use have ample volume, but yuo could just import one from the US...it would be cheaper too and you still get the warranty!
 

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