Sonywalkmanuser
Headphoneus Supremus
This reviewer uses @MrWalkman custom firmware for his M1
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Review for WM1ZM2:
https://review.kakaku.com/review/K0001420913/ReviewCD=1564346/#tab
Review for WM1AM2:
https://review.kakaku.com/review/K0001420914/ReviewCD=1564420/#tab
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Review for WM1ZM2:
https://review.kakaku.com/review/K0001420913/ReviewCD=1564346/#tab
It is a difference in "sound quality tendency" from the first generation, not evolution.
I made a reservation for WM1AM2 and WM1ZM2 with the feeling of jumping off the stage of Kiyomizu, and today it will be an impression that arrives at my home.
I wanted to make a simple comparison with the original 1A, 1Z, ZX507, extraordinary but fiio M17, TA-ZH1ES (+ original 1Z), ifI ZEN signature, and ifI xDSD Gryphon that I had left at hand, and decide which one to keep. The headphones were SONY MDR-Z1R and Sennheiser HD800s, and the music sources were fusion and J-pop, which I often hear.
I've already listened to 1AM2 and 1ZM2 three times (about an hour in total), and I've grasped the general tendency.
First of all, comparing the original 1Z and 1ZM2, I felt the depth and warmth of the original sound and the dignified subduction of the bass. M2 is a pure audio-like transparent beautiful sound with little lingering feeling like the first generation. Definitely a good sound.
Next are the original 1A and 1AM2, but the two have very different sound quality trends. The first generation had a sharp sound with a sense of punch and speed, and also had a rough sound. 1AM2 is not an "evolution from the first generation" because it is very close to the sound tendency of 1ZM2. If you like the original sound, you probably don't need to buy a new one.
Now, the difference between 1ZM2 and 1AM2, but if you listen carefully, 1ZM2 has a transparent feeling + a thin warm feeling (less than half of the first generation), and it has a purer and gentler sound. However, I feel that there is no clear difference (the difference was clear in the first generation). Since the sound has almost the same tendency, it is extremely bad when considering 1ZM2 in terms of cost performance. The conclusion of this two-party comparison is that "1AM2" is sufficient as in the audition.
The comparison between old and new signature series and the conclusion are summarized below, though it is only in terms of sound quality.
-There is no big difference in sound quality between the M2 and 2 models.
-The M2 and 2 models are extremely pure audio-oriented, have high resolution, are smooth, and have an analytical sound tendency, and are monitor-like beautiful sound sounds.
・ If you like a mellow and warm sound, it is
the first WM1Z. ・ If you want speed, sharpness, and all-roundness, it is the first
WM1A .
The sound quality has not improved.・ The fact is that the tendency of the sound is completely different
from that of the first generation. If you like the sound of the first generation, you do not need to replace it (it is not superior or inferior) .
It is possible
・ If you are a subscriber, you can switch to M2, and the battery is considerably strengthened (especially when switching from ZX507)
.
Each person has his or her own taste for sound, but I personally ranked the above-mentioned owned DAPs and Potaan in terms of sound quality (arbitrariness and prejudice).
* 1st place is 100
1.WM1Z (first generation) → 100
2.TA-ZH1ES → 95
2.WM1Z M2 (new) → 95
3. fiio M17 (DC mode) → 90
3.ifI ZEN signature (CAN + ONE) → 90
3. WM1A (first generation) → 90 4.
WM1A M2 (new) → 85
4. xDSD Gryphon → 85
5. ZX507 → 80
If I ZEN signature (CAN + ONE) is the strongest if it is said only by subscription + sound quality cost performance.
Sony's new signature series is not a bad option at the moment if it is Android + subscription DAP. However, it lacks innovation and "has no absolute advantage." Personally, I decided to focus on the sound quality and leave the "both first generation".
Review for WM1AM2:
https://review.kakaku.com/review/K0001420914/ReviewCD=1564420/#tab
The difference in sound quality from 1ZM2 is slight, and the sound quality tendency is different from the first generation.
I made a reservation for this machine and 1ZM2, and it is an impression that arrived at my home today. I've already listened to this unit and the 1ZM2, and I've grasped the general tendency.
First of all, the sound quality of this unit is different from that of the original 1A, but the tendency is very different. The first generation was characterized by a sharp sound that had both punching power and a sense of speed. This unit is a pure audio sound that is very close to the sound tendency of 1ZM2.
However, instead of the "evolution from the first generation", it changed to a Chinese high-end DAP-like, slightly inorganic and gentle sound.
Although there is a difference in sound quality between the 1ZM2 and this unit, the 1ZM2 has a sense of transparency and warmth, and has a smoother sound. However, it can be said that there is no clear difference. With the same trend of sound, the price difference between this unit and 1ZM2 is about 200,000. To be honest, I can't find any value in the sound quality of 1ZM2. My conclusion is that "1AM2" is enough as in the audition.
The old and new comparisons and conclusions of the signature series are summarized below from the viewpoint of sound quality.
・ The sound quality trends of the two M2 models are similar. Therefore, 1AM2 is sufficient.
-The two models of the new M2 are extremely pure audio-oriented, with high resolution and smooth, monitor-like beautiful sound.
-The sound quality has not improved since the first generation.
・ The fact is that the tendency of sound is different from that of the first generation, and it is not possible to compare superiority or inferiority. If you like the sound of the first generation, you don't need to buy a new one.
・ If you are a subscriber, you can switch to the new M2, and the battery has been considerably strengthened.
Those who have the first generation should not simply sell or replace because it is not "evolution, sound quality improvement". Don't rush
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