[MrWalkman]

Mmmh...how can be possible that my 1770 pro sound MUCH,but much much better on unbalanced port against balanced?the sound is much more politely,better separation and the soundstage become more natural..mmm..

I had those headphones and they don't support a balanced cable. Did you mod them to have a 4-pin mini XLR instead of 3-pin, or are you using some kind of adapter from 4.4 balanced to 3.5 single-ended?

If it's an adapter, this might be why.

As far as I understand it none of the tunings and other sound features in the Walkman One fw has any effect what so ever over BT, only over the headphone out, so over BT every fw should sound the same with the same headphone. MrWalkman correct me if I’m wrong

That's right, audio effects are not working via BT.

 

[nc8000]

Mmmh...how can be possible that my 1770 pro sound MUCH,but much much better on unbalanced port against balanced?the sound is much more politely,better separation and the soundstage become more natural..mmm..

How do you manage to use them from the balanced port, I thought they were hard wired single ended ?

 

[Meshaboo]

I had those headphones and they don't support a balanced cable. Did you mod them to have a 4-pin mini XLR instead of 3-pin, or are you using some kind of adapter from 4.4 balanced to 3.5 single-ended?

If it's an adapter, this might be why.



That's right, audio effects are not working via BT.

ohhh man, that's disappointing to realize I can only use my A55 via BT because the audio jack is broken lol. I have the gold player and it seems to be discontinued so I can't buy another in that color.

Maybe it's my mind playing tricks on me, but I did hear a difference after the firmware updates, and even switching between MX3 and TW (which most certainly caused distortion at high volume because of the increase in bass).

 

[Keputs]

I had those headphones and they don't support a balanced cable. Did you mod them to have a 4-pin mini XLR instead of 3-pin, or are you using some kind of adapter from 4.4 balanced to 3.5 single-ended?

If it's an adapter, this might be why.



That's right, audio effects are not working via BT.

In this case, what audio settings/effects are at work when using BT? Is there a default? I did notice the difference using wired and BT.

Also, I was quite surprised the A45 did not automatically change to aptx HD codec. You have to manually change the codec on the unit for the earphones and unit to be in sync. Otherwise, it remains in LDAC.

Still, the fw has dramatically improved the SQ (on wired) and I'm grateful to Mrwalkman for the W1.

 

[WilcoRoger]

Also, I was quite surprised the A45 did not automatically change to aptx HD codec. You have to manually change the codec on the unit for the earphones and unit to be in sync. Otherwise, it remains in LDAC.

This is Sony, after all, so no surprise that LDAC is their default option

 

[Steen Pihl]

If you ever get bored or need a little audiophile entertainment, then have a look through the pages on the old Sony Walkman tread:
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/sony-nw-wm1z-wm1a.815841/page-107
I’ll promise a few laughs will be found! Today we’re much wiser!

 

[Hinomotocho]

If you ever get bored or need a little audiophile entertainment, then have a look through the page pages on the old Sony Walkman tread:
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/sony-nw-wm1z-wm1a.815841/page-107
I’ll promise a few laughs will be found! Today we’re much wiser!

Having acquired both Z1R, the WM1A and TA-ZH1ES in the past 16 months and having read through all those threads the original 1A/1Z thread was an epic one with the most drama, eventually doing itself in.

 

[aceedburn]

Having acquired both Z1R, the WM1A and TA-ZH1ES in the past 16 months and having read through all those threads the original 1A/1Z thread was an epic one with the most drama, eventually doing itself in.

Drama, revelations, insights, discoveries, enlightenment. Whatever said and done, custom firmware would’ve never been possible without that thread. It holds a special place in all Walkman lovers minds and started a trend or rather a direction that changed the Walkman forever!

 

[Hinomotocho]

Drama, revelations, insights, discoveries, enlightenment. Whatever said and done, custom firmware would’ve never been possible without that thread. It holds a special place in all Walkman lovers minds and started a trend or rather a direction that changed the Walkman forever!

45,723 posts over 3049 pages!
Incredible, especially for a device that apparently measures very poorly according to one site
Unfortunately we sometimes don't all get along well, but it is a great record of the wealth of knowledge, experience, growth and evolution of the 1A and 1Z.

 

[jpgr]

Mr Walkman, thanks for all your hard work.
Would it be possible to have the hold switch choose between two sound signatures instead of normal, plus1 and plus 2?

 

[nc8000]

Mr Walkman, thanks for all your hard work.
Would it be possible to have the hold switch choose between two sound signatures instead of normal, plus1 and plus 2?

It choses between normal and the plus mode you have indicated in the settings file

 

[jpgr]

"It choses between normal and the plus mode you have indicated in the settings file"

Yes, I realise this. I was wondering if the hold switch could be 'programmed' to choose between the sound signatures ("Neutral", "Warm", "Bright", and the "WM1Z") at boot up instead of "Normal", "Plus v1", and "Plus v2".

 

[aceedburn]

"It choses between normal and the plus mode you have indicated in the settings file"

Yes, I realise this. I was wondering if the hold switch could be 'programmed' to choose between the sound signatures ("Neutral", "Warm", "Bright", and the "WM1Z") at boot up instead of "Normal", "Plus v1", and "Plus v2".

It can’t, as the player needs to restart after every signature change and besides the hold button is already functioning as a plus vs normal mode so we can’t have multiple functions in there. A quick change in the settings file and a restart will get you a different sound sig everytime.

 

[jpgr]

I realise the hold switch can't have multiple functions which is why I wrote "instead of "Normal", "Plus v1", and "Plus v2".
I was just asking if was possible to have a choice of signatures at boot i.e. hold up = "Neutral" hold down = "WM1Z"
Obviously, in that case, "Normal", "Plus v1", and "Plus v2" would have to be selected in the settings file.
I'm happy with Plus V2 setting and wondered if I could compare the Neutral and W1MZ sound signatures without having to connect to a computer to change the settings file each time.

 

[MrWalkman]

I realise the hold switch can't have multiple functions which is why I wrote "instead of "Normal", "Plus v1", and "Plus v2".
I was just asking if was possible to have a choice of signatures at boot i.e. hold up = "Neutral" hold down = "WM1Z"
Obviously, in that case, "Normal", "Plus v1", and "Plus v2" would have to be selected in the settings file.
I'm happy with Plus V2 setting and wondered if I could compare the Neutral and W1MZ sound signatures without having to connect to a computer to change the settings file each time.

It could be possible, but there's no point, as you also have to apply the corresponding external tuning after changing the sound signature.