grooveriders
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I have both the Topping A90 and Fiio M11 DAP.What source/Amp that you are using to drive z1r?
I have both the Topping A90 and Fiio M11 DAP.What source/Amp that you are using to drive z1r?
I have both the Topping A90 and Fiio M11 DAP.
Any recommendations on how to run the Z1R out of the FiiO M15?
Is this for custom version mest ?
Dont get me wrong.I love the z1r, the timbre is only a minor issue for me but the major issue is the fitting.Just my humble opinion, you can try to listen to both M9 and Z1r again with Hugo2 or DMP-Z1.
Top-notch device to unlock z1r potential. (I can't say full potential coz I have not tried every device on the market yet)
So far I have tried many flagship DAPs, Shanling M8, Hiby R8, 220Max, AKsp2k etc. I keep coming back to Hugo2. (DMP-Z1 too exp for me...lol)
I didn't try Topping A90 coz I focus on portable only.
Dont get me wrong.I love the z1r, the timbre is only a minor issue for me but the major issue is the fitting.
Can you please compare the M8 vs R8, I might get a new dap soon and been looking for those daps and the m15.
Thanks
That’s probably why you’re ranking mest lowerNo, I have the universal version.
That’s probably why you’re ranking mest lower
Do it. I got mest in custom version and I’m so glad I did.You’re probably right. In fact, I’m tempted to sell my universal MEST to get the custom version instead.
Thanks Michael,I have chosen LP6k when I compare it with M15....They are in the same price range.
I like Lotoo house sound since LPG era and I don't need streaming either.
I prefer a smaller DAP to carry around.
M15 has more power and more analytical sound compare to Lp6k.
M8 & R8 are quite similar in size and price range.
Depends on your taste, if you like a warmer sound signature, pick M8...else R8
I am testing the M8 loan unit now...personally, M8 is not my cup of tea with Z1r.
But everyone has different tastes, I will recommend everyone to take headfi comments and suggestion as a "knowledge center" but test the DAP with your own ear.
However, I'm looking into streaming DAP now too...(fall in love with tidal~)
still testing around, next DAP to test will be Ibasso DX300![]()
Got my Z1R two days ago and I'm really impressed. I had high expectations as I also have the U12t and MEST. My main concern was comfort/fit given everything that I've seen online about it. I have a large-ish collection of tips so I tried a bunch of them straightaway in addition to the ones that come in the box. I'm happy to report that the Final Type E and Spiral Dots have given me a great balance between sound quality and comfort. The Comply TS400 tips also worked well with a more relaxed treble but not as much as the others in terms of comfort/convenience.
Sound wise, here's my take on how the Z1R compares with other IEMs:
The U12t are still my favourite all-rounders but the Z1R are definitely the most fun!
- Bass: Z1R > MEST > U12t.
- Tuning: U12t > Z1R > MEST.
- Detail: Z1R > MEST > U12t
- Comfort: U12t > Z1R > MEST
Were the TS400 and Final Type E not too big for your Z1R? I tried putting a pair of Comply TS400 tips onto mine and the nozzle was too big, so I had to use a pair of TS200. I've used both those and the Sedna Xelastec tips, which seemed to fit.