cthomas
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Those tips are not for everyone. I haven't heard the T8 but yes Xelento does sound exquisite with decent amount of sub bass. However i think i would still get after market cables and use different tips.Nice to know that the reviewer rates both highly. personally I've not felt I need more bass with the T8's, maybe a little extra sub-bass but that could be down to the recordings I listen to.
These are highly accurate and clear. I just can't get on with the supplied oval shaped tips.
I don't own them - I have the A3 which are slightly different. I tried the Z5 balanced out of my new ZX300 which had only a couple of hours on it - compared to unbalanced I felt it still had the same characteristics but the bass was tighter (not less). I don't have enough experience with them to offer any more than that.Has anyone tried the XBA-Z5 on balanced on the ZX300? Does it keep its magic?
Also the Z5 comes with a balanced cable, albeit a dual 3.5mm as I undertsand, can you get a dual 3.5mm female to 4.4mm adaptor?
I take good care of my headphones, so not an issue for me. My current IEM's should have very crappy cables too, yet in my hands they're still as good as new =)Dont, the cable is really ****ty and not replacable. Its so freaking microphonic.
Just tested a bunch in Tokyo today.
Sony MDR-1AB2 (Balanced): I didn’t hear a noticeable difference from the MDR-1BTMK2 that I have. Build quality feels cheap due to the plastic construction. Overall disappointing.
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Has anyone tried the XBA-Z5 on balanced on the ZX300? Does it keep its magic?
Also the Z5 comes with a balanced cable, albeit a dual 3.5mm as I undertsand, can you get a dual 3.5mm female to 4.4mm adaptor?
I have yet to listen to the Z5 and ZX300 with 4.4mm .....but I do use the Z5 with the Sony 1Z in 4.4mm Pentaconn balanced mode. I would guess it will still be a massive improvement. There is no plug that I know of to go from the included Sony 2X 3.5mm balanced to 4.4mm.
Another way is to get the $100 Mee adaptation system ( that’s what I use). Also just recently there has been a bunch of low cost 4.4mm to MMCX cables hit the market. $29-$38-$55 cables, though not sure about their sound quality or build quality.
Links:
https://m.ebay.com/itm/4-4mm-Upgrad...Shure-MMCX-Connectors-Universal-/182918214990
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B2Q5J9D/ref=sspa_mw_detail_3?psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077SKV2YZ/ref=sspa_mw_detail_4?psc=1
I don't know what you are using your Z5 with but I had always put off upgrading to them because everyone says they require quite alot of power to drive in order to sound great eg the bass can be a bit muddy - I tried quickly from my Samsung S7 and found the bass quite loose and overpowering. Originally I had the ZX100 which has a weak output, so it wasn't until I got the ZX300 that I considered trying the Z5. I think going balanced with the higher output works magic for them according to what other Z5 owners have said. I am still considering them if I can find a pair for a decent price. I got myself the Sony MUC-M12NB1 balanced cable when I was in Japan recently - it does cost a bit to get it shipped to us here in NZ but it would compliment the beauty of your Z5 nicely in looks and sound. I also have the standard upgrade cable, they offer a noticeable improvement over the crappy stock cables.Has anyone tried the XBA-Z5 on balanced on the ZX300? Does it keep its magic?
Also the Z5 comes with a balanced cable, albeit a dual 3.5mm as I undertsand, can you get a dual 3.5mm female to 4.4mm adaptor?