[Jeremypsp]

I didn't like the CKS series though. Waaay too bassy. 

 

[bizkid]

The headphone out on my Z1060 is a double-edged sword... everything depends on the software and headphone/speakers used, here my impressions with various gear:
 
Focal CMS65 + CMS SUB: WONDERFUL! Here the sony software with clear stereo trumps over everything else. Bass, especially subbase is solid but fluffy the same time. Most people recognize this kind of bass from tube amps but the Z1060 is very uncolored otherwise. Great achievement from Sony.
 
Shure SH1840: Same as above, here the sony software can play it's strength well. NeutronMP for example sounds more transparent but also a good bit more boring.
 
Ultrasone Signature Pro: Can't really get satisfaction out of this combo, maybe the Signature Pro needs 100-200h more burn in but as of now (100-150h), i dont like the treble with this combination, no matter the software. Always a bit too harsh. The Ultrasones i tried (not the Sig Pro..) sound unbelievable out of the Xonar Essence One so i guess it's a matching issue..
 
Sony MDR-EX510LP: Got this via amazon warehouse deals, the sound through the Z1060 is too clean. Mids are very transparent for this priceclass but through the Z the sound lacks impact. My SE ARC has a more punchy and impactful sound, though less detailed and "2d" like.... oh well...

 

[Jeremypsp]

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The headphone out on my Z1060 is a double-edged sword... everything depends on the software and headphone/speakers used, here my impressions with various gear:
 
Focal CMS65 + CMS SUB: WONDERFUL! Here the sony software with clear stereo trumps over everything else. Bass, especially subbase is solid but fluffy the same time. Most people recognize this kind of bass from tube amps but the Z1060 is very uncolored otherwise. Great achievement from Sony.
 
Shure SH1840: Same as above, here the sony software can play it's strength well. NeutronMP for example sounds more transparent but also a good bit more boring.
 
Ultrasone Signature Pro: Can't really get satisfaction out of this combo, maybe the Signature Pro needs 100-200h more burn in but as of now (100-150h), i dont like the treble with this combination, no matter the software. Always a bit too harsh. The Ultrasones i tried (not the Sig Pro..) sound unbelievable out of the Xonar Essence One so i guess it's a matching issue..
 
Sony MDR-EX510LP: Got this via amazon warehouse deals, the sound through the Z1060 is too clean. Mids are very transparent for this priceclass but through the Z the sound lacks impact. My SE ARC has a more punchy and impactful sound, though less detailed and "2d" like.... oh well...

Hmm, nice review, but do you find the Z to be hard to power headphones? I usually use it with IEMs and my ATH-SQ5 which seeing it's portable, have no problem. 

P.s. nice profile pic. 

 

[bizkid]

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Hmm, nice review, but do you find the Z to be hard to power headphones? I usually use it with IEMs and my ATH-SQ5 which seeing it's portable, have no problem. 

P.s. nice profile pic. 

 
This question is still open on my EU capped Z... the Shure is the hardest to drive and it gets loud enough for my taste and also the speakers dont need that much of an impactful bass to sound nice. With the others i definately wish for more punch, not neccesarily volume. My ARC S delivers more of both. I would consider the japanese version but i dont like importing anymore because everything ends up at my local customs office no matter how much documents are included and i have to pick it up locally which is extremly annoying after being there way too often the last years

 

[Jeremypsp]

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This question is still open on my EU capped Z... the Shure is the hardest to drive and it gets loud enough for my taste and also the speakers dont need that much of an impactful bass to sound nice. With the others i definately wish for more punch, not neccesarily volume. My ARC S delivers more of both. I would consider the japanese version but i dont like importing anymore because everything ends up at my local customs office no matter how much documents are included and i have to pick it up locally which is extremly annoying after being there way too often the last years

I see, so I guess the volume cap isn't really a problem for you. The volume on my Japanese Z goes up to a volume that basically flat out destroy any smartphone I have heard though. Most smartphones I know of often have to be at the full volume to even power up IEMs. Well, it isn't really worth it to get another Z if you already have one unless you have an undisposable income. 

 

[bizkid]

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I see, so I guess the volume cap isn't really a problem for you. The volume on my Japanese Z goes up to a volume that basically flat out destroy any smartphone I have heard though. Most smartphones I know of often have to be at the full volume to even power up IEMs. Well, it isn't really worth it to get another Z if you already have one unless you have an undisposable income. 

 
Good to know, i might be considering a portable amp in the 100-200$ range for some added uumphh and coloration
I also wrote to sony about my thoughts on the volume cap but here in germany i'm pretty sure that will go completely unnoticed..

 

[WayTooCrazy]

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The volume on my Japanese Z goes up to a volume that basically flat out destroy any smartphone I have heard though. 

Does it go up to 11?  Mine only goes to 10...

 

[Jeremypsp]

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Good to know, i might be considering a portable amp in the 100-200$ range for some added uumphh and coloration
I also wrote to sony about my thoughts on the volume cap but here in germany i'm pretty sure that will go completely unnoticed..

I guess that's a better idea

 

[Jeremypsp]

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Does it go up to 11?  Mine only goes to 10...

 
 
Hmm, not sure about that, never bothered to check the amount of clicks. All I do know is that it's the only device with a smart OS that didn't need me to push the volume more than 3/4.

 

[WayTooCrazy]

UGH! Watch this! 

 

[Jeremypsp]

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UGH! Watch this! 

O_O

 

[otakuflick]

If you need a silicon case and screen protector please visit my ebay store http://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/221015394621?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

 

[OK-Guy]

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If you need a silicon case and screen protector please visit my ebay store http://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/221015394621?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

 
#are you selling these all the time or is it a one off ?
 
may have some great news on leather cases for the WM-Z next week, watch this space.

 

[danny93]

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#are you selling these all the time or is it a one off ?
 
may have some great news on leather cases for the WM-Z next week, watch this space.

Was just about to order one of those leather ones from the US...im interested

 

[WayTooCrazy]

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Was just about to order one of those leather ones from the US...im interested

What leather ones from the US?  I had to import mine from Japan.