[terminaut]

I got brave and dissected one of my older EX1000 cables today so as to use the connector on a new balanced cable setup and it turned out way better than expected. The cable is a PW silver-gold cable and extends the bass brilliantly... and I almost hate to say it but am finding I like the audio coming out of the EX1000s as much as or maybe more than my Z1Rs...

On the left are stock cables and on the right is my handiwork.

 

[Whitigir]

I got brave and dissected one of my older EX1000 cables today so as to use the connector on a new balanced cable setup and it turned out way better than expected. The cable is a PW silver-gold cable and extends the bass brilliantly... and I almost hate to say it but am finding I like the audio coming out of the EX1000s as much as or maybe more than my Z1Rs...

On the left are stock cables and on the right is my handiwork.

I was able to extend the bass and smooth out the treble textures by going with Litz Copper UPOCC and extracted stock connectors!!!
I also agreed that I may like the ex1k more than Z1R as it is more neutral with the cohesiveness of single DD

 

[terminaut]

I was able to extend the bass and smooth out the treble textures by going with Litz Copper UPOCC and extracted stock connectors!!!
I also agreed that I may like the ex1k more than Z1R as it is more neutral with the cohesiveness of single DD

It's interesting how well these old IEMs are scaling up to today's DAPs level of performance with some minimal tweaks to the cabling. I have some litz copper upocc cables as well (cable tree below lol) and will also give those a try when my mmcx adapters arrive. Looking at eBay for spares, the EX1000s might be the best bargain in the IEM space today!

I haven't' read this huge thread but am not sure if others might have tried already, but I find that the Sony triple comfort tips work great with the EX1000s.

 

[Whitigir]

It's interesting how well these old IEMs are scaling up to today's DAPs level of performance with some minimal tweaks to the cabling. I have some litz copper upocc cables as well (cable tree below lol) and will also give those a try when my mmcx adapters arrive. Looking at eBay for spares, the EX1000s might be the best bargain in the IEM space today!

I haven't' read this huge thread but am not sure if others might have tried already, but I find that the Sony triple comfort tips work great with the EX1000s.

Try these out
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08BR8HQ4F/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[terminaut]

Try these out
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08BR8HQ4F/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I do have some of the xelastecs and like them a lot, but once I was able to get the triple comforts to fit my large earholes better I found that they create a more natural-feeling seal.

 

[RYCeT]

My portable setup is finally completed. The angled adapter from aliexpress fit nicely connecting my EX1K & the Z1R balanced cable. My only complaint is the xelastec tips. The sticky feeling is annoying & it's a dirt magnet too.

 

[Ollie the bear]

Hi folks, haven’t seen this thread in a while. I’m on the market for a dap. Something that pairs well with the ex1000 and ier z1r. I’d like to stream Tidal/Spotify so Wm1a is not an option.

 

[Whitigir]

Hi folks, haven’t seen this thread in a while. I’m on the market for a dap. Something that pairs well with the ex1000 and ier z1r. I’d like to stream Tidal/Spotify so Wm1a is not an option.

Dx160 exactly what I am using

 

[Ollie the bear]

Dx160 exactly what I am using

I thought about it. Is it a significant downgrade from the Wm1a in sound quality? Anyone with experience with both?

 

[Whitigir]

I thought about it. Is it a significant downgrade from the Wm1a in sound quality? Anyone with experience with both?

No, and I did. I know that people is willingly and expecting that Dx1600 is a lower level to Walkman. All I can tell you is that you better listen to it and try it first. In the case of dx160, I suggest this apply “don’t judge the book by it covers, or don’t judge a dap by it price point”

The problems I see people post up here and there is that dx160 May have wireless connections problems, and it is random. I don’t have it. But I suggest buying it from authorized dealer to easily trade just in case

 

[Ollie the bear]

No, and I did. I know that people is willingly and expecting that Dx1600 is a lower level to Walkman. All I can tell you is that you better listen to it and try it first. In the case of dx160, I suggest this apply “don’t judge the book by it covers, or don’t judge a dap by it price point”

The problems I see people post up here and there is that dx160 May have wireless connections problems, and it is random. I don’t have it. But I suggest buying it from authorized dealer to easily trade just in case

Thank you for the info! Appreciated!

 

[tomaslam]

Just go balance for my EX1000's stock cable, sounds fantastic in the moment I play a song from my ZX300

 

[hshock76]

E4U adapters finally arrived. Took an eternity. Time for some listening sessions!

 

[terminaut]

E4U adapters finally arrived. Took an eternity. Time for some listening sessions!

Those look great!

 

[heimis]

http://www.beataudiolab.com/products/hadal-beat-audio-premium-upgrade-cable?taxon_id=22

Ordered this 4.4mm Balanced cable for my EX1000... That`s one sexy cable^^