[Fsilva]

Plus one here please! PM the new versions

 

[SebaE2012]

I've been lurking here for a while and finally took the WM1A plunge. Now that I have it and would love to bask in glorious sound made possible by the pure ingenuity of some of the forum members. Without meaning any offense or possible inappropriateness, could somebody guide me on this path by means of PM and where I could find the fruits of their labor?

So did I! Can't really try it yet, as it's supposed to be a gift from my children... But I guess I will give it a short try and re-package everything tidy...

 

[Redcarmoose]

They have been described as the first clue of a departure. I’ve read that!

I was referring to stuff I owned like the CD-870. Or stuff I heard like the 1989 R-10 or the 2004 Qualia -010. But there are probably 100s of examples of the old Sony sound before your EX1000?

Funny you mention that!

The balanced cable came for the EX1000 today, very different animals being balanced compared to SE (maybe I can blame it on the stock EK-EX1000 cable??) - I think the EX1000 was the first high end Sony IEM after this transition, with the - at the time, newly developed LCP drivers - still a bit sharp in the treble, but I think I can work with that - FiiO bass tips seem to be a good start!

The bass on the LCP driver, whilst not as in your face / rich as that of the beryllium one in the FiiO FH7 - is seriously tuneful.

 

[Vitaly2017]

They have been described as the first clue of a departure. I’ve read that!

I was referring to stuff I owned like the CD-870. Or stuff I heard like the 1989 R-10 or the 2004 Qualia -010. But there are probably 100s of examples of the old Sony sound before your EX1000?

I keep hearing and reading that the old r10 are still to date the best sounding headphones ever even now nothing touches it.

I wish 1 day to hear them they are the all time legendary headphones as rare and unique as tiger ears powers

 

[Gamerlingual]

Good advice, because you could have been cruel and opened another can of worms saying different cables might help, try the Z1R with a silver cable that'll bring out the treble

The one thing I refuse to buy is new cables. I'll keep my cables stock and not have extra lying around taking up more stuff (I speak for myself when saying that), as it helps me stay organized.

 

[Hinomotocho]

The one thing I refuse to buy is new cables. I'll keep my cables stock and not have extra lying around taking up more stuff (I speak for myself when saying that), as it helps me stay organized.

It's good to try and keep it simple. I didn't want to complicate the process for you but many people have spoken of significant improvements to the Z7, Z7M2 and Z1R with upgrade cables like the Kimber cables.

 

[Gamerlingual]

It's good to try and keep it simple. I didn't want to complicate the process for you but many people have spoken of significant improvements to the Z7, Z7M2 and Z1R with upgrade cables like the Kimber cables.

I did test the kimber cables and they do sound better than the stock MDR-Z1R. But for the price and the aesthetics, just didn't sit well with me especially considering I need to still buy the headset PLUS that to get better sound. The 1Z and IER-Z1R were a big investment (although both used), and the synergy was instant, knowing I didn't need extra cables to do that. I wanted an amp that doesn't take too much space but still has almost the same spunk of the TA, hence the PHA-2A. But if I play it smart, if I ever get the TA for super cheap, I'm thinking about how to set it up under my desk to keep my space.

 

[Vitaly2017]

I did test the kimber cables and they do sound better than the stock MDR-Z1R. But for the price and the aesthetics, just didn't sit well with me especially considering I need to still buy the headset PLUS that to get better sound. The 1Z and IER-Z1R were a big investment (although both used), and the synergy was instant, knowing I didn't need extra cables to do that. I wanted an amp that doesn't take too much space but still has almost the same spunk of the TA, hence the PHA-2A. But if I play it smart, if I ever get the TA for super cheap, I'm thinking about how to set it up under my desk to keep my space.

When I had ier-z1r I found it did benefit a lot from aftermarket cables. The stock cable is very peaky and bright + the 8 wires bring slightly more details to music and more resolution.

Stock cable is super comfortable but it is a bottleneck to ier-z1r.

 

[Queen6]

The one thing I refuse to buy is new cables. I'll keep my cables stock and not have extra lying around taking up more stuff (I speak for myself when saying that), as it helps me stay organized.

Totally depends on the IEM/HP Sony's XBA-N3 is surprisingly transformed by Sony's own Kimber Kable, likely due to the weave, materials and shielding. Smart money is on sourcing from OEM specialists or DIY solutions.

Q-6

 

[nc8000]

When I had ier-z1r I found it did benefit a lot from aftermarket cables. The stock cable is very peaky and bright + the 8 wires bring slightly more details to music and more resolution.

Stock cable is super comfortable but it is a bottleneck to ier-z1r.

Are you sure you mean IER and not MDR ?

You are the first I’ve seen describing the IER stock cable that way whereas this is the common description of the MDR stock cable

 

[Gamerlingual]

Are you sure you mean IER and not MDR ?

You are the first I’ve seen describing the IER stock cable that way whereas this is the common description of the MDR stock cable

IER isn't comfortable cable wise, but sounds so good!

 

[Vitaly2017]

Are you sure you mean IER and not MDR ?

You are the first I’ve seen describing the IER stock cable that way whereas this is the common description of the MDR stock cable

I never owned mdr z1r and I never liked it eather. Yes I am talking about ier-z1r stock cable is brighter in comparison with ares ii 8 wires from effect audio. I found the custom cable brought the treble a good 2 db down it was good for my ears.

That was paired with stock 1z dap!
When I paired the the stock cable with ier z1r with another dap it was cayin n6ii amp a01 and treble was less bright vs 1z.

Though by all means custom cables always improves sq of iems or headphones

 

[Ravenous]

Yes fresh out of the oven. There’s no 10 for 1A. Not any more anyway. Only Orion 5,6&7

Would like to try the new orion 9 as well, please and thank you!

 

[aceedburn]

Would like to try the new orion 9 as well, please and thank you!

Orion 9 is for 1z. Only 5,6&7 is for 1A

 

[RobertP]

Would like to try the new orion 9 as well, please and thank you!

Sould be the same link in pm.