[gerelmx1986]

@Alu what version of yhe utopia you have?

 

[Alu]

@Alu what version of yhe utopia you have?

This is off-topic, but it's the OG.
I'm not selling it.

In order to be slightly on topic: Does anyone know of a case that is cushioned and would fit a 2.5m cable with the IER-Z1R?
Just for the future if I want to take it with me, not to use while walking of course, but for a more stationary setup.

I think every case I have is probably slightly too small for a longboi cable like that.

 

[tL47]

Does anyone know of a case that is cushioned and would fit a 2.5m cable with the IER-Z1R?

Using this one at the moment and lengthy cable is hidden in the lower compartment.

 

[Alu]

Using this one at the moment and lengthy cable is hidden in the lower compartment.

Wicked, thank you!

EDIT: The link itself seems to be blocked, but if you go into the page source you can find it - just in case people were wondering.

 

[tL47]

Link fixed, should work now, or at least it is working for me.
Next interesting share from me is on the tips side, finally a valid contender in L tip category to Azla Sedna Earfit Max for me and it is Pentacon Coreir Brass
Went straight L to L even M were included in my pack, but for me IER-Z1R does not work with deep inserts. Sub-bass improved and scene went wider and airy with those compared to Azla.
P.S.: Now waiting only to test Divinus Velvet...

 

[dennarwhal]

I just ordered the IER-Z1R and I should get it this Saturday. I'm just getting back into portable audio now since I retired about a year ago. I also ordered a Hiby R6 PRO 2 DAP that should arrive tomorrow. I hope the Hiby can drive the Z1R reasonably well. Any thoughts on this combination?

Seconding @JerryHead 's opinion on this. Double 4499EX with Class A and the IER Z1R was so good, I almost wanted to get rid of my 707 and get one of those. I love how effortlessly detailed and fluid tracks were. Not to mention that very organic timbre. It is really a good match and it has more than enough power. Just keep the volume levels in check

The difference is not Night and Day, but its audible. The WM1 Series has better bass response which resulsts in an warmer (actually more neutral) sound and slightly better treble. So everything sounds a bit bigger and opener. A tad more realistic and authentic. Especially with acoustic instruments, those Instruments have more "body" and sound more 3D.

But again, its not an huge difference, the ZX700 already sounds very good

I just went back to hear this today, specifically the ZX707 vs WM1AM2. Where the 707 feels roomy, the WM1AM2 matches that roominess and adds more depth. With the Z1R, it just feels notes reach deeper and hit just a little bit harder. For my Jpop tracks, there is quite a bit of guitar or electric guitar and I just love how the WM1AM2 is just that tad more palpable that 707.

Of late, I have already been suffering from the itch to upgrade from the ZX707 and I have been eyeing one of those used WM1ZM2's from Japan. Having also just heard my Z1Rs with the WM1ZM2, I feel like my wallet has been trying to hide from me...

 

[jehutyset]

I guess a lot of us who own the ZX707 have the urge to upgrade to the WM1AM2. I have been debating grabbing an used one from Japan since they can usually be found for about 1k or less.

 

[MudEnjoyer]

I guess a lot of us who own the ZX707 have the urge to upgrade to the WM1AM2. I have been debating grabbing an used one from Japan since they can usually be found for about 1k or less.

I have the self imposed limit to never spend more on source than my most expensive transducer, so I guess buying Z1R changed everything

 

[dennarwhal]

I have the self imposed limit to never spend more on source than my most expensive transducer, so I guess buying Z1R changed everything

Believe me, now that I have the Z1R, its more of which sources sound good on my Z1R than which IEMs sound good on my WM1Z

 

[jehutyset]

I have the self imposed limit to never spend more on source than my most expensive transducer, so I guess buying Z1R changed everything

how are you enjoying that new Z1R? I think eventually I'll end up grabbing an M9 too but for now I'm leaning towards grabbing a WM1AM2 first.

 

[Jimmy34]

I've heard a lot of people in different forums/sites complain the North American ZX707 is way too quite even at 120 volume for the z1r? Anyone have the NA version and z1r can agree?

 

[jehutyset]

I've heard a lot of people in different forums/sites complain the North American ZX707 is way too quite even at 120 volume for the z1r? Anyone have the NA version and z1r can agree?

Well I can't speak for others and I don't own the American version, but I can tell you that with my Z1R and Japanese ZX707 I usually listen to music between 60-70 depending on genre and song that has been loud enough for me.

 

[Bigbeat]

IIRC the US model of NW-ZX707 is capped already.

 

[gerelmx1986]

IIRC the US model of NW-ZX707 is capped already.

Interesting, a USA volume cap...

 

[nc8000]

IIRC the US model of NW-ZX707 is capped already.

Only thought it was EU that had a volume cap