Dynamo5561
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Can anyone comment on background noise / hiss on the NW-ZX707? Does it hiss with very sensitive IEMs? Even if it is only a tiny bit.
SONY NW-ZX700
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I don’t hear any noise or hiss.
jmaranto
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I am looking for a DAP any info about pricing ?
If you don’t need the power you can nap really good condition US version of the ZX707 for under $450. That’s a steal at that price.
Dynamo5561
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What IEMs do you use? Anyone maybe with something very sensitive like an Andromeda who can comment on hissing?
Blessing 2 Dusk, IER M9, RHA T20, and Chu.
Sony walkman is well known for its dark and clean background i have tried zx707 until ZM2 and it is true. I dont think you will find any hissing like other chifi DAP. But expensive chifi nowadays are very good too. If you are worried about noise maybe plug to the 3.5 jack.
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I might be tempted to try the WF-1000 XM5 with my Walkman ZX707. How do they pair together? Is LDAC stable with no cuts? Because I can't stand it when music cuts off.
I can get a used like new pair for a good price so that's why I'm asking. Not a TWS fan by any means (I only have Final ZE3000) but curious. I'm kind of a bass head, if that helps, and SQ is my priority.
Thanks guys.
(previously posted in the TWS thread, cross-posting to have your opinions)
I can get a used like new pair for a good price so that's why I'm asking. Not a TWS fan by any means (I only have Final ZE3000) but curious. I'm kind of a bass head, if that helps, and SQ is my priority.
Thanks guys.
(previously posted in the TWS thread, cross-posting to have your opinions)
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Have a look at the last posts in the NW-WM1A/ZM2 thread. @The1Signature has shared his experience with using this latest SONY TWS earphones in a crowded place in combo with Samsung S23 and LDAC codec.
I would say that it is a no-go for such a usage case.
I would say that it is a no-go for such a usage case.
Ghisy
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Yeah, saw that post. Eh, I'll stick to wired then.
The1Signature
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True. But @FreeTime mentioned that is maybe because of a control room close to me or so.
True, the 2 main routers for 1000 people was just above me.
jjss
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I use an IEM that has a sensitivity of 121dB/mv, 38.5 ohm impedance and there is no hiss at all, the IEM is the EarSonics S-EM9. If I use the Kojo E-G together with the 707, the background is dead silent even with this high sensitivity IEM, and you can pick up the room reverberations from the recording!
Edit: W.R.T. my taste, I use the following sound adjustment (1) DC Phase Linearizer to type B High (2) Vinyl Processor to Surface Noise, this would render my S-EM9's slightly brighter sound to more solid and balanced .. and the end result is just "perfec" to me !!!
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jjss
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No sure if this info has been posted earlier but just in case, the following link is quite interesting, and you can Google translate the Japanese to whatever suits you ..
https://www.sony.jp/feature/products/zx700/
Cheers
https://www.sony.jp/feature/products/zx700/
Cheers
38.5 ohm impedance is actually pretty high for an IEM, so whatever you are using likely will not pick up any noise. Andromeda for example has an impedance of around 8 ohm and it picks up EVERY hiss if it exists.
SolarCetacean
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I didn't hear any hiss from the 707 using either headphone output on my 12.5 ohm DCA Aeon 2 Closed, and that's the most hiss-sensitive headphone in my collection.
