I switched between 1.2 and 3.02 multiple times this morning and I must say I prefer 1.2.
Main difference for me is that the vocals for 1.2 is more forward and overall presentation is more expressive and musical. 1.02 is akin to having the singer perform exclusively for me. However, I must say that this is more apparent with vocal focused songs,
I too did not feel soundstage being any narrower on the 1.2 vs 3.02.
Did not like losing the DAC function though.
I strongly believe that we all hear things differently. My cousin loves the AK Billie Jean while I felt that it had a lack of body. He prefers brighter signatures while I like warm+full bodied. Similarly, I believe some may hear difference from SW changes while some do not. I personally did not believe that SW should result in any changes in SQ but in this instance I did.
There is no right or wrong. End of the day, what's most important is we like what we hear, and not go into length debates about what others should or should not hear.
You nailed it 100% on vocal presentation on 1.2. It is really special. That one thing alone makes me want to stick to 1.2 . That and deep bass. On k10 with lionheart and 1z it is simply divine and musical
Finally got my 1Z on Monday and have been testing it for 2 days since. I am still on FW1.20 from the factory reset. Its a pre-owned unit and have been fully burned-in.
My thoughts comparing the 1Z to DX220 with Amp9 (50-60hrs) with IER-Z1R and Dita Oslo cable.
In my own simplest way to describe the difference for me:
Ibasso - Listening to a very very good music
1Z - Being in and part of the music
1Z is in a seperate league to me... there is a sense of realism and feeling of "being there" when listening to the same songs through the Sony. There is more depth, more height, more clarity, extremely immersive and involving. Body moves to the music naturally. Likely also due to good synergy since both are Sony items. Currently the pairing is perfect to me.
Dun get me wrong, the DX220 with Amp9 is still very good. But just different. I will now pair with with the IER-M9. The pairing is wonderful in a different way. Its like comfort food. Soothing, smooth and relaxing..
Gonna do more comparison between the TA-ZH1ES+ MDR-Z1R and the 1Z+ IER-Z1R pairing over the next couple of days.
And yes, I agree that we should all be enjoying the mus ic
I think you might have to do a factory reset if you go back to some of the early versions but I have not tried to do this. The only time I’ve gone back was from 3.0 to 2.0 and I don’t think I did a factory reset there
3.01 and 3.02 differences.
I am using a warmer IEM Acoustune 1650CU, 1x Dynamic Driver.
Tonality I prefer 3.01.
Imaging, soundstage(front to back) is better on 3.02.
Agreed that sub-bass have been increased. For my IEM which have plenty bass, it increases it which not good for some songs. For people who using a setup and wants more bass could try it.
Highs have little increase probably to equalize the amount of bass.
Piano songs are good on 3.02.
3.02 is good if you are always outside, noisy environments, but in quiet environment you might felt too much.
Line out is analogue not digital, in the A1/Z1 that's why it's difficult to matchDACs and AMPs normally they have a digital line out which then goes into the DAC to be converted.
Line out is analogue not digital, in the A1/Z1 that's why it's difficult to matchDACs and AMPs normally they have a digital line out which then goes into the DAC to be converted.
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