[Holdmyown83]

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

I most definitely must be using the wrong tips on the z1r because I need more bass

 

[aceedburn]

I’m rocking DMP1.02 with my J version WM1A and it’s absolute bliss for me. The added bass presence and overall clarity and stage is mind blowing. God bless the engineers who released here firmwares. I have 2 questions, please forgive me if they sound silly.

1. Once i change the region to J, I get better tuning in terms of bass, stage, etc. I understand that. But if if then load one of the modded firmwares here such as DMP1.02, won’t it overwrite the J region tuning? Don’t quite understand that.
2. Does the J region and/or the DMP1.02 firmware also effect the bluetooth sound quality?

 

[Blueoris]

Two biggest lies by Sony:
1. firmwares don't affect sound
2. firmwares can't be rolled back

Spot on They tuned up 1a, 1z and Z1 specifically for marketing purposes, but in reality their performances are closer than their prices suggest.

I have a 1z, but I could have got an 1a and apply the 1z tune and done, 95% of that "lush" signature would be there at less than half price . Same with the Z1, which with the 1z stock firmware and connected to a sensitive pair of IEMS will sound like a 1z. The physical eccentricities of the 1z are there to mess up with our brains (that heavy gold bar must be much better than 1a). Likewise, the eccentricities of the Z1 are due to Sony's goal to match the performance of 1z but with six times (yes, 6 times ) the power of the Walkman. Impressive!. But then, they had to apply a different tuning to it to improve sound stage, image etc to target that price point.

I think the best thing one could do is to get a second hand 1a, mod it and change firmware and there... you just got 98% of the DMP-1z (only with easy to drive IEMS)...Sony didn't want you to know that. I think that's precisely what @Whitigir was doing with his 1a right? He is smart

Having said that, I love my 1z and Sony products in general.

 

[AnakChan]

After the Ultimate 1.02 is done, are there any confirmation that it's successful? i.e. in Settings -> Unit Information mine still says 3.02

 

[hamhamhamsta]

After the Ultimate 1.02 is done, are there any confirmation that it's successful? i.e. in Settings -> Unit Information mine still says 3.02

There’s no visible confirmation. But you’ll hear huge improvements on your iems even maybe some low impedance headphones. It’s unmistakeable

 

[bflat]

After the Ultimate 1.02 is done, are there any confirmation that it's successful? i.e. in Settings -> Unit Information mine still says 3.02

What took you so long to join in the fun?

 

[normie610]

I have trouble following the steps, something I am surely doing wrong.
I don't understand step 3. I don't know how to copy a .dmg from "disk utility"
Therefore, I cannot perform the following steps, please help

I’m not in front of my Mac at the moment, but if I’m not mistaken go to Finder —> Applications —> Utilities folder —> open Disk Utility. Then you can right click on the mounted original 3.02, and select ”create image”.

 

[Morbideath]

I’m rocking DMP1.02 with my J version WM1A and it’s absolute bliss for me. The added bass presence and overall clarity and stage is mind blowing. God bless the engineers who released here firmwares. I have 2 questions, please forgive me if they sound silly.

1. Once i change the region to J, I get better tuning in terms of bass, stage, etc. I understand that. But if if then load one of the modded firmwares here such as DMP1.02, won’t it overwrite the J region tuning? Don’t quite understand that.
2. Does the J region and/or the DMP1.02 firmware also effect the bluetooth sound quality?

Both no

 

[AnakChan]

What took you so long to join in the fun?

I completely forgot about this thread . Came back today & saw 30 pages to catch up on!!

 

[aceedburn]

Both no

Ok thanks. So that means j region has tuning that doesn’t get overwritten by any firmware? And Bluetooth audio is not effected by any tuning config?

 

[Morbideath]

Ok thanks. So that means j region has tuning that doesn’t get overwritten by any firmware? And Bluetooth audio is not effected by any tuning config?

Youre right

 

[aceedburn]

Youre right

Thanks mate. By the way the DMP1.02 coupled with J region change has breathed new life into my Z5 with WM1A. Loving this combo. End game stuff. Tried WM2Z and DMP1.01. DMP1.02 much more refined and has superb bass quantity and depth. I don’t know why some people say 1.02 has less bass.

 

[Morbideath]

Thanks mate. By the way the DMP1.02 coupled with J region change has breathed new life into my Z5 with WM1A. Loving this combo. End game stuff. Tried WM2Z and DMP1.01. DMP1.02 much more refined and has superb bass quantity and depth. I don’t know why some people say 1.02 has less bass.

We all ear differently, and have different setups to reach conclusions. For me D1.02 has very deep bass depth but lacks mid-bass quantity. It's high quality bass presented only when called for. Some may prefer more mid-bass presence for more fun / balance the highs.

 

[aceedburn]

We all ear differently, and have different setups to reach conclusions. For me D1.02 has very deep bass depth but lacks mid-bass quantity. It's high quality bass presented only when called for. Some may prefer more mid-bass presence for more fun / balance the highs.

Interesting. So which would be the next if I wanted the same depth as dmp1.02 but with more mid bass quantity?

 

[Morbideath]

Interesting. So which would be the next if I wanted the same depth as dmp1.02 but with more mid bass quantity?

Its totally possible