[Sebastien Chiu]

@SeeSax (not Collin treble forward) but not sparkly annoying

I love how this part of the review was what stuck out to me first.

 

[texasaudiolover4747]

Got them on order.

 

[skootb]

so how does the zephyr compare to the katana?

looking for a green version, and i found 021

 

[ngohieu191]

The Savant II is strictly a 2 way BA design, the Zephry is a hybrid 3 way design. That's a pretty far separation from a tech point of view. Sound wise, both are great but the 10mm dynamic driver of the Zephyr.... just makes everything soooo right.

The fit in the product line.... the sound quality...

Well, let's just say, "We are not in Kansas anymore." We currently have head fi members that have both the Sultan and the Zephyr... they z
can chime in when they want.

But I will say, I feel confident enough to say.... the Zephry is in the ranks of a flagship based on sound quality.

That said, it will not have a housing as complicated as the Sultan, nor does it have 3+ levels of tech placed inside it.

From the review of Seesax, it sounds like the Zephyr share the same DNA of the Katana with neutral sound and good, clean sub bass. Can you tell me the different between these 2?

 

[FullCircle]

From the review of Seesax, it sounds like the Zephyr share the same DNA of the Katana with neutral sound and good, clean sub bass. Can you tell me the different between these 2?

Driver wise, they have nothing in common.
Sound characteristics might be similar
But that may be a stretch to say they are the same. BA & dynamics generally do not sound the same which is why dynamics drivers are used.

I have one individual in the recording industry that likes hybrids because of the slower decay on the bass. He states it gives the sq more realisim.

 

[skootb]

Driver wise, they have nothing in common.
Sound may characteristics might be similar
But that may be a stretch to say they are the same. BA & dynamics generally do not sound the same which is why dynamics drivers are used.

I have one individual in the recording industry that likes hybrids because of the slower decay on the bass. He states it gives the sq more realisim.

If I have a katana, would I find the zephyr sound very similar or a worthy upgrade? Or should I just think bigger (sultan)?

 

[FullCircle]

so how does the zephyr compare to the katana?

looking for a green version, and i found 021

That one is rare. It is made from micarta. Micarta is a little like first generation carbon fiber, yielding very strong results.

This particular shell is not laquered due to the camouflage design. I figured glossy camo was a strange combination, so the finish is dull... like camo

 

[FullCircle]

If I have a katana, would I find the zephyr sound very similar or a worthy upgrade? Or should I just think bigger (sultan)?

Kind of a wallet decision

All three offer good sound

 

[Frankie D]

Carbon Glass laced with gold

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Wow! That is gorgeous. Pure jewelry.

 

[skootb]

005 is kind of amazing

I just need someone to tell me how it compares to katana.

 

[FullCircle]

Darth Maul
Prestige Zephyr

 

[SBranson]

^ yowza! Amazing ... but
Holy Moly...! No.002 looks like some kind of supernova...
I think my wallet will only extend to the regular model but boy those prestige models are purdy.

Very curious about these.
I haven’t read the review yet so forgive me if it’s covered (I’ll be reading it shortly) but how’s the fit compared to something like the K10 and a wizard model Katana? I have fit issues with the smaller Noble shells of something like a wizard katana or Savant II. My left ear doesn’t hang onto iems well.

 

[FullCircle]

^ yowza! Amazing ... but
Holy Moly...! No.002 looks like some kind of supernova...
I think my wallet will only extend to the regular model but boy those prestige models are purdy.

Very curious about these.
I haven’t read the review yet so forgive me if it’s covered (I’ll be reading it shortly) but how’s the fit compared to something like the K10 and a wizard model Katana? I have fit issues with the smaller Noble shells of something like a wizard katana or Savant II. My left ear doesn’t hang onto iems well.

The CIEM Zephyr pro version is 1650

 

[SLC1966]

so how does the zephyr compare to the katana?

looking for a green version, and i found 021

At very first glance for about a 1/10th of a second the Katana and Zephyr share a bit if something. They share that they do not color anything to a point of distraction. The notes on the Katana come and go quicker. The Katana has more sub bass. The Katana is more analytical.

The Zephyr notes have a slower decay. The bass the most of course. The Zephyr has a thicker mid bass. The Zephyr has more emotions in the mid range and actually all ranges. . Katana is a detail specialist but I am surprised how much detail the Zephyr provides. Both orovide excellent instrument separation.

As I listen to the Zephyr more I can again confirm as Collin said the mids are the star!!! But then you throw in that rich bass on top of that.
Katana still has amazing sub bass (a la Earsoncis S EM-9) and so analytical.

For sure Katana and Zephyr are different TOTL flavors. Once an IEM can compete at the top levels then it is all about the flavor it exudes. And that is what makes this hobby such a pleasure!!!

 

[SLC1966]

^ yowza! Amazing ... but
Holy Moly...! No.002 looks like some kind of supernova...
I think my wallet will only extend to the regular model but boy those prestige models are purdy.

Very curious about these.
I haven’t read the review yet so forgive me if it’s covered (I’ll be reading it shortly) but how’s the fit compared to something like the K10 and a wizard model Katana? I have fit issues with the smaller Noble shells of something like a wizard katana or Savant II. My left ear doesn’t hang onto iems well.

I have the Wizard Katana. There is no comparison in size. Wizard Katana is small. It did take a long time to find a tip that worked for me on those. The Zephyr is the standard “nugget” shape like a lot of IEMs. The shape is very similar to the shape of IEMs like the EE LX and Khan. I have no fit issues with the “nugget” shaped IEMs.