[normie610]

Thank you. I shall hope the included tips would work for me too. I can always try third party ones, if they don't. Tips are one thing that don't cost like the rest of the accessories in our line of hobby.

Yes. It might take a while to find the right tips for Z1R as some people have fit issues due to Z1R’s large shell. I personally don’t have any issues with the fit, the tip searching is more on fine tuning the sound.

 

[xkoo]

anyone here using IER Z1R with Sony NW ZX507 EU version?

 

[mjoleksy]

Hey, you heard about the new SOMY TOTL IEM?! It replaces the w1r called the z2r.

(Interobang alert)

 

[xkoo]

Hey, you heard about the new SOMY TOTL IEM?! It replaces the w1r called the z2r.

(Interobang alert)

It Should have 20 drivers and fit your perfectly!

 

[mjoleksy]

It Should have 20 drivers and fit your perfectly!

Yeah, weight is 1/2 oz and frequency response: 1- 200,000 Hz

Come with burl wood cabinet.

Only costs $4000

 

[gerelmx1986]

Yeah, weight is 1/2 oz and frequency response: 1- 200,000 Hz

Come with burl wood cabinet.

Only costs $4000

Costs 3999.99 lol

 

[gerelmx1986]

My trio pack of xelastecs is at customs in FRA, so next week should get them and report the experience

 

[d73b3e]

Regarding the driver configuration and `acoustic structure' of the IEMs, could someone explain to me how the sound from the main driver is not getting blocked by the tweeter placement?

 

[nc8000]

Regarding the driver configuration and `acoustic structure' of the IEMs, could someone explain to me how the sound from the main driver is not getting blocked by the tweeter placement?

my guess is that there are sound tubes/channels leading it through and making sure it is timed correctly with regards to the other drivers

 

[nc8000]

My trio pack of xelastecs is at customs in FRA, so next week should get them and report the experience

Mine are on the way from Japan. Will have to see if they make it before I go 3 weeks to UK on summer holliday

 

[gerelmx1986]

Mine are on the way from Japan. Will have to see if they make it before I go 3 weeks to UK on summer holliday

Ordered them on the 14th August, they were left at the post office/collected on the 17th, today they were processed at FRA and they're still Im Zoll

 

[terminaut]

Regarding the driver configuration and `acoustic structure' of the IEMs, could someone explain to me how the sound from the main driver is not getting blocked by the tweeter placement?

Looks like there's a "duct" that traverses above the front driver. You can see there's an air gap above the driver in your image, and here's a view from behind.

 

[nc8000]

Ordered them on the 14th August, they were left at the post office/collected on the 17th, today they were processed at FRA and they're still Im Zoll

Mine left Japan on the 20th

 

[Tristy]

Looks like there's a "duct" that traverses above the front driver. You can see there's an air gap above the driver in your image, and here's a view from behind.

Can I ask where you got this photo from? I’ve always been intrigued by the design as well.

 

[terminaut]

Can I ask where you got this photo from? I’ve always been intrigued by the design as well.

Unfortunately, I don't remember. I tend to save interesting images as I come across them so have a folder for the Z1R with random stuff that have been collected. It's likely a Japanese site as that's where most of the "good stuff" is hosted.

I'll throw up a few other images I've collected here: