It depends. The fit issues are definitely prevalent enough that you'll want to try before buying. I couldn't get the fit right until I found the right tips.
Lol my initial thought is to get an high-end portable music player and try different iems to find the perfect match for myself. It take me 4 hours to drive to New York for auditions so I am reading a lot of reviews online to help me make a list of limited iems I might be interested in.
With the LPGT Ti you also have an almost unlimited amount of options to tweak the (low/mid/high) frequencies, for your IEMs when needed. These Lotoo DAPs (I have the basic edition, not the Ti) just have amazing PMEQ imho. I rarely use 'Off' myself. Happy listening!
With the LPGT Ti you also have an almost unlimited amount of options to tweak the (low/mid/high) frequencies, for your IEMs when needed. These Lotoo DAPs (I have the basic edition, not the Ti) just have amazing PMEQ imho. I rarely use 'Off' myself. Happy listening!
Yeah that's true! Lotoo does an excellent job to offer us a bunch of mature EQs! The super balanced sound from "off" setting is also phenomenal! Haven't got back to my "warmer" Shanling M8 for quit a long time. Happy listening with your PGT!
Here's my ranking in terms of personal enjoyment. Technicalities and tonality are great things to measure for, and can be relatively objective ways to get a sense for what IEMs might be good for a given person without having to demo them. But in the grand scheme of things and within my own experience, all that goes out the window if I don't find myself grabbing them over other choices.
I listen to a very wide range of music genres (folk, indie, EDM, jazz, blues, punk, classic rock, classical, trip hop, pop, kpop, ballads, country... basically everything) so IEMs that lean heavily into one certain aspect can sometimes not make too much sense for me. I also only tend to have 1-2 sets at any given time so versatility and comfort is something that I care about a lot.
The points about the Sony Z1R which needs to be considered before any purchase:
1- it is "V" shaped, so not an "all arounder".
2- It's transparency level has since been eclipsed by quite a few of the top tier IEMs.
Just pointing out aspects that should be considered, to keep things in perspective.
The points about the Sony Z1R which needs to be considered before any purchase:
1- it is "V" shaped, so not an "all arounder".
2- It's transparency level has since been eclipsed by quite a few of the top tier IEMs.
Just pointing out aspects that should be considered, to keep things in perspective.
The points about the Sony Z1R which needs to be considered before any purchase:
1- it is "V" shaped, so not an "all arounder".
2- It's transparency level has since been eclipsed by quite a few of the top tier IEMs.
Just pointing out aspects that should be considered, to keep things in perspective.
Also the fit may be an issue. Quite a few members (including myself) have fit problems with the Z1R, so best to audition a set before purchase, as fit can make or break an IEM. No point having a very heavenly sound if one has to keep adjusting it or get discomfort after a few minutes.
I think it’s pretty widely accepted that Z1R is v-shaped and that it’s not as detailed as other flagship sets, but the point that it’s not an all-rounder is more subjective, in my opinion of course
I think it’s pretty widely accepted that Z1R is v-shaped and that it’s not as detailed as other flagship sets, but the point that it’s not an all-rounder is more subjective, in my opinion of course
I don't hear the Z1R as v-shaped, but that's more due to my hearing profile and sensitivities. I agree it's not as uber detailed as the summit-fi BA/EST flagships, but that's not necessarily a negative either. It also costs 2-3x less, so there's that.
The one thing that is certain is that the fit is hit and miss for many, which I think is mostly what sullies the Z1Rs reputation. I feel sorry for all those poor sods who can't fit them, I really do!
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