I'm sure this is posted somewhere... I see references to this, but I went back several pages and didn't find anything concrete.
Has anyone published a set of "subjective impressions" for each setting? I.e. X Region is more V-shaped, Y setting brings out mids, Q setting flattens out bass response...?
I'm currently using "WM1Z, with the MX3 region, Plus v2, and different DAC init" suggested by MrWalkman on his NW-A50 download site (in response to a user question) but I'm finding it a bit too V shaped for my taste, especially in the boosted bass. Thanks in advance!
Just equalize a bit. +1.5-3 dB at 2 KHz and 3-6dB at 4 KHz give a nice harman-type curve for my sennheiser ie300 (depending on your headphone, of course, this may be different, check its frequency response curve).
Just equalize a bit. +1.5-3 dB at 2 KHz and 3-6dB at 4 KHz give a nice harman-type curve for my sennheiser ie300 (depending on your headphone, of course, this may be different, check its frequency response curve).
Oh I'll definitely be experimenting with the eq. Just wanted to get it as reasonably flat as I could at the get-go. I'm using this in the car and on the home hi-fi, so extra bass is not typically necessary. I will say it sounds quite good as-is on my Fostex T50RP.
My goal was to find mids. I dislike too much V-shape; typically I drop the treble and bass by a click or two on car stereos (for example). Here's where I ended up after a few hours:
Sound sig: Neutral (I did not try Bright; I like Warm but the touch more brightness on Neutral won me over; I may go back and try WM1Z later, but I recall it being mid-scooped)
Region: J (I didn't cycle through regions, only used the suggestion on the excel chart above)
Plus Mode V2
DAC Initialization: Normal (0)
Thanks for the help, and thanks to MrWalkman - sent you a small donation.
Edit:
Updated to WM1Z signature, Region J, Plus Mode V2, DAC Initialization Different. Hard to tell difference in DAC modes to my ears.
My goal was to find mids. I dislike too much V-shape; typically I drop the treble and bass by a click or two on car stereos (for example). Here's where I ended up after a few hours:
Sound sig: Neutral (I did not try Bright; I like Warm but the touch more brightness on Neutral won me over; I may go back and try WM1Z later, but I recall it being mid-scooped)
Region: J (I didn't cycle through regions, only used the suggestion on the excel chart above)
Plus Mode V2
DAC Initialization: Normal (0)
I went back and forth on Plus Mode V2 or Normal. If I was hearing any difference, it was minimal. I think I liked V2 better, but I would be hard-pressed to tell the difference blind.
Thanks for the help, and thanks to MrWalkman - sent you a small donation.
Another new rumour for a WM successor? But it runs android so can it be called a successor as it takes away so many good things we love about our non android players.
Another new rumour for a WM successor? But it runs android so can it be called a successor as it takes away so many good things we love about our non android players.
Similarly enjoying the WM1Z sound on my WM1A. The bass reproduction is amazingly good. I am not at home currently, so I am using the Shure SE846 from the single-ended port.
Having the possibility to get a WM1A and make it sound this good it's pretty unique - same for the smaller players.
My goal was to find mids. I dislike too much V-shape; typically I drop the treble and bass by a click or two on car stereos (for example). Here's where I ended up after a few hours:
Sound sig: Neutral (I did not try Bright; I like Warm but the touch more brightness on Neutral won me over; I may go back and try WM1Z later, but I recall it being mid-scooped)
Region: J (I didn't cycle through regions, only used the suggestion on the excel chart above)
Plus Mode V2
DAC Initialization: Normal (0)
I went back and forth on Plus Mode V2 or Normal. If I was hearing any difference, it was minimal. I think I liked V2 better, but I would be hard-pressed to tell the blind.
Thanks for the help, and thanks to MrWalkman - sent you a small donation.
I am on a 1z with the firmware wm1z from Mrwalkman. I noticed that when I am in normal mode the sound is thicker than when I am in v2 mode. Would someone have noticed like me?
I am on a 1z with the firmware wm1z from Mrwalkman. I noticed that when I am in normal mode the sound is thicker than when I am in v2 mode. Would someone have noticed like me?
Yes, normal mode is thicker and warmer and v2 is more resolute and energetic. V1 is somewhere in between. It’s great to have these choices with just a quick change in the settings file.
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well can’t say I’m too excited about it as I’m really happy with the 1A now with Walkman one.
