SONY NW-WM1Z / WM1A
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Sep 28, 2017 at 1:59 PM Post #14,836 of 45,723
You forgot then main thing - more than 50 years NOS. :)

Curiously, we used to use this 'phone as our main 'phone up until a couple years ago!
 
Sep 28, 2017 at 2:51 PM Post #14,838 of 45,723
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Sep 28, 2017 at 5:18 PM Post #14,841 of 45,723
No. I am not, the phone is an office desk phone with HD voice haha
 
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Sep 28, 2017 at 5:32 PM Post #14,843 of 45,723
Classical music, my budget around 300-700 dollar /Euro
Sorry Gerelmx1986,
I don't listen to classical. But anyone who does, feel free to chime in.
 
Sep 28, 2017 at 5:42 PM Post #14,844 of 45,723
Hi all,

I am new to have NW-WM1A using T5p generation 2 and thinking to have one more IEM. is there any recommendation for IEM with 4.4 plug?

Thanks in advance!

Ed

I think you are limiting yourself by specifying a 4.4 plug; there aren't many iems that come with one. If you accept that you'll have to get something re-terminated to 4.4, you'd open up a whole world of possibilities. Do you have a preference for DD or BA or hybrid?
 
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Sep 28, 2017 at 8:28 PM Post #14,845 of 45,723
Nice short review, thanks. You wrote - "Sadly, the single-ended output doesn’t hold a candle to its balanced counterpart when pushing loads." It looks that you was auditioning EU capped version, right? I have EU version, but after decapping "emigration" both outputs are strong enough to drive almost anything - tried even HD800, HD540 gold on SE output - on max near ear bleeding level.

I auditioned the Japanese version. By 'hold a candle' I referred to it holding power under load. It is decent at least for holding frequency response, but it collapses faster and to a greater degree than its balanced under the same load does. Interestingly, this is the opposite of AK380 and DP-X1, each of which perform better loaded from the single ended outs, but whose unloaded balanced outs rock. In several key metrics Sony is better for actual listening though headphones from the balanced, and by no small margin, but its single ended output suffers in comparison.
 
Sep 28, 2017 at 10:13 PM Post #14,846 of 45,723
Hi all,

I am new to have NW-WM1A using T5p generation 2 and thinking to have one more IEM. is there any recommendation for IEM with 4.4 plug?

Thanks in advance!

Ed

Most IEMs now have detachable cables. Just buy one you like and swap the cable for a 4.4mm terminated cable.
 
Sep 28, 2017 at 10:26 PM Post #14,847 of 45,723
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Sep 29, 2017 at 6:11 AM Post #14,850 of 45,723
I auditioned the Japanese version. By 'hold a candle' I referred to it holding power under load. It is decent at least for holding frequency response, but it collapses faster and to a greater degree than its balanced under the same load does. Interestingly, this is the opposite of AK380 and DP-X1, each of which perform better loaded from the single ended outs, but whose unloaded balanced outs rock. In several key metrics Sony is better for actual listening though headphones from the balanced, and by no small margin, but its single ended output suffers in comparison.

Thank you! Totally agree, that WM1Z was built around balanced output. As owner of DP-X1 I can say that for my ears and liking balanced performs way better than SE, especially in ACG mode. Maybe it depends on gear? Anyway, Sony shining on balanced.
 
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