[TonyStarks]

Absoluely. The IER-Z1R is not very source dependend. So if you find something that sounds good, just be fine. I do the same.

With the IER-M9 (which is my main and goto IEM), the source plays a big role. You instantly hear the difference between an ZX, WM1, DMP-Z1, TA-ZH1ES and other amps.

But the IER-M9 is an professional 5-way, 5-BA IEM while the IER-Z1R is an made for listening 3-way, 2-DD+1-BA In-Ear. So it is to be expected, that the IER-M9 is better at this

Just to be more precise, Z1R has 1 super tweeter, 1 DD and 1 BA.

 

[Vamp898]

Just to be more precise, Z1R has 1 super tweeter, 1 DD and 1 BA.

The super tweeter is an DD^^ so it's 2 DD

 

[Vamp898]

thanks for the explanation. Since you seem to be a Sony expert do you know why the M2 doesn’t make the clicking mechanical sounds when you plug in the 4.4mm? I remember the WM1A making these sounds when plugging headphones.

Edit: ignore the above. I can hear the click but it’s much quieter than the WM1A

It's the mechanical relay that causes the clicking. As long you hear music, it's working. If it Stopps working, there will be no sound. So there is nothing to worry about when you don't hear it, as long it's doing its job but it got quite in the M2, that's true

 

[productred]

WM1s are on secret sale with _big_ rebates (not kidding)



https://www.e-earphone.jp/product/s...search_type=0&orderby=4&sale=07376940#wrapper

Those units are second hand

 

[Vamp898]

Those units are second hand

Yes, secret sales at e-earphone are always for second hand units.

But they are all A-Rank which means "like new" and have been properly tested by the staff including an half year warranty

 

[productred]

Yes, secret sales at e-earphone are always for second hand units.

But they are all A-Rank which means "like new" and have been properly tested by the staff including an half year warranty

I see, never really paid attention to the secret sales. But I do recognize the Japanese's second hand market is totally trustworthy - if they say "like new" it's most likely as described or even better.

Great deals there.

 

[Brunodedanann]

Im experiencing some stuttering. Mainly on tidal and spotify, both online and offline.

Local files seems ok.

Is this common? Firmware issue?

Solved it by turning Hi res streaming off.

 

[SRKRAM]

I see, never really paid attention to the secret sales. But I do recognize the Japanese's second hand market is totally trustworthy - if they say "like new" it's most likely as described or even better.

Great deals there.

I recently bought a used WM1AM2 from Japan for a very reasonable price; although I did end up having to pay import duties, but I see it as a bonus if you don't get stung by them. It was in essentially unused condition, and better than I expected. Until it arrived I was pretty worried, thinking that I would receive a brick or something.

I owned an EU capped version earlier, but it's so good to have the uncapped version now. However, I did feel that it sounded a little flatter than my old, EU version so I've left it playing for around 100 hours so far and it has improved.

I also received an original Sony case which is nice, but I prefer slim cases so I ordered a Dignis case (making sure I wasn't ordering anything from Dignitas by mistake).

 

[The1Signature]

Solved it by turning Hi res streaming off.

This is not a real solution to me

 

[Brunodedanann]

This is not a real solution to me

I know.

But at least im being able to listen without stutter/crackles

 

[andrewski]

I could buy a DAP with those taxes

and Mouser has one less Swissbit

 

[Vamp898]

would also love to hear this. haven't found an efficient way to make playlists

Sony Music Center for PC

 

[SRKRAM]

I don't think this has been posted here before... Here's a review of the WM1ZM2 with APx500 measurements:

https://www.l7audiolab.com/f/sony-nw-wm1zm2/

 

[Vamp898]

I don't think this has been posted here before... Here's a review of the WM1ZM2 with APx500 measurements:

https://www.l7audiolab.com/f/sony-nw-wm1zm2/

It was one of the first things that have been posted here^^ there have already been discussions because the Measurements are actually very good to excellent, but because there is gear that measures better, this is considered "horrible". Not by me but some Chord Mojo Fans think so^^

 

[SRKRAM]

It was one of the first things that have been posted here^^ there have already been discussions because the Measurements are actually very good to excellent, but because there is gear that measures better, this is considered "horrible". Not by me but some Chord Mojo Fans think so^^

Found it now - thanks. I didn't find earlier it with regular search. I had no reason to keep my mojo 2 after getting this, although there are certainly better measuring devices. Some other reviews have commented that this is only for IEMs, but I find it fine with full sized headphones - they don't actually require much power. I'm using Focal Clear OG, LCD-X 2021 & Arya stealth. The 10 band eq is very useful with these headphones.