SONY NW-WM1Z / WM1A
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Feb 29, 2020 at 12:34 PM Post #32,911 of 45,723
Due to region incompatibility. This is new Musical version that should includes more region compatible
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1MGAmFBY4iGnCR4c9oJ0LEA8IyucesHXO
@Whitigir
I have tried to install your Musical, Musical J and Fun firmwares but I got a message saying I need to connect device through USB cable.
I have used the software to change to region J and I do not have any issues with DMPX and UltimateX firmwares.
Do you have any ideas?
According to my unit sticker on the side, my region code is AEP, UK.
 
Feb 29, 2020 at 12:45 PM Post #32,912 of 45,723
It seems that everyone is thrilled with J version. Perhaps I’m the only one who thinks that J sounds too thick for 1Z? Especially when combined with U1.02. Soundstage is not as wide and expansive as the E with U1.02. Best combo for J is perhaps D1.02 but bass impact becomes less and because of this I changed the region back to E, now I’m in pure audio bliss mode :)
 
Feb 29, 2020 at 1:16 PM Post #32,913 of 45,723
is it just me or that u1.02 boosts the bass a bit too much, this is definitely for some bassheads
 
Feb 29, 2020 at 1:17 PM Post #32,914 of 45,723
@Whitigir
I have tried to install your Musical, Musical J and Fun firmwares but I got a message saying I need to connect device through USB cable.
I have used the software to change to region J and I do not have any issues with DMPX and UltimateX firmwares.
Do you have any ideas?
According to my unit sticker on the side, my region code is AEP, UK.
Same here too.
 
Feb 29, 2020 at 1:51 PM Post #32,916 of 45,723
Playing u 1.02 on my wm1z tonight. Such a deep sound. Love it! Only bought my wm1z less than a month ago but what a time to buy it with these firmwares!
 
Feb 29, 2020 at 1:59 PM Post #32,917 of 45,723
If you find yourself increasing volume levels past your previous max levels before listening to one of these modded firmware, it's a good indication that your brain likes what it hears LOL!
 
Feb 29, 2020 at 2:24 PM Post #32,919 of 45,723
is it just me or that u1.02 boosts the bass a bit too much, this is definitely for some bassheads
I can say the same for all of @Whitigir mods, they all seemed to boost the bass a bit too much, deviating from DMP-Z1 V1.02 port. Note that im using stock unmodded wm1a hardware
 
Feb 29, 2020 at 2:32 PM Post #32,920 of 45,723
DMP algorithms is different than Walkman, the original is the “as intended by Sony” and not tampered with.

Not everybody would love DMP signature, and that I understand. The beauty of these Walkmans, only possible by now that can take advantage of this and can always roll back to stock firmware


Also as someone confirmed, J as region code has more bass, and also soundstage. But you can match the region code of US for less of them to synergies with your firmware and gears of choices

Another thing to note too, the more advanced Your Walkman has in hardware modifications, the better performances you will observe
 
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Feb 29, 2020 at 2:57 PM Post #32,921 of 45,723
just curious , what would happen if i load one of the modded FW while being on another FW than 3.02 ?

Nvm , i will find out in 30'' i loaded Ultimate 1.02 while being on 3.01

i just got a failed install , phew so we are good even if we ever become forgetful

time to load up Club 1.01 , stoc WM1A + Zeus XR + EAxMS Eos cable
 
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Feb 29, 2020 at 3:11 PM Post #32,925 of 45,723
I think the firmware should be named after condiments:

Stock - mayo (sort of bland)
Ultimate - sriracha (makes everything more intense)
Fun - ketchup (just when you think something doesn't go with ketchup...)
Musical - aioli (same ingredients as mayo, just more refined)
 
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