[Redcarmoose]

Gosh now I need to buy another 1z cause of this new fw aaa boyy

You will not regret it.

 

[gerelmx1986]

Gosh now I need to buy another 1z cause of this new fw aaa boyy

And dont forget to get it modded by @Nayparm So it reaches God-level SQ

 

[captblaze]

after a few hours with DMP-WM1, I am confident in saying that all BA iems benefit from the added space created from the mod. especially in the bass. doesn't achieve DD bass, but my Moondrop S8 does sound bassier(?)

 

[Hinomotocho]

As a sidenote, kudos to @MrWalkman for the completely painless and downright idiotproof installation process. Stress-free, package comes with everything that is required, reset utility in case device needs to go back to Sony... absolutely nothing like trying to flash an Android phone, that's for sure!

I agree, he has made the process so easy, otherwise I may have not even tried them.
I use custom roms on my tablet and there have been occasions where it has taken me 3 days to get the process right and it drives me up the wall with frustration.

 

[Steen Pihl]

Nice!

Any first impressions of the DMP-WM1 mod on 1A and 1Z?

Wow, this is a fantastic FW update. It’s an clear improvement for the first time, at least to my ears! I have enjoyed all of the previous ones, but they where somehow lacking something. Enjoying it right now and it’s a clear step up in all departments. It’s a keeper. On 1Z, reg. MX3 Thank you Mr.Walkman

 

[gerelmx1986]

I think the other thread will be locked forever

 

[Vitaly2017]

I think the other thread will be locked forever

Who need it anyways
All the important action is being developed here.

We should of done that from day one. Other thread may have crickets left behind only

 

[MrWalkman]

I think the other thread will be locked forever

Well, let's not discuss that here, I just wouldn't want this thread having the same fate.

Really appreciate it!

Wow, this is a fantastic FW update. It’s an clear improvement for the first time, at least to my ears! I have enjoyed all of the previous ones, but they where somehow lacking something. Enjoying it right now and it’s a clear step up in all departments. It’s a keeper. On 1Z, reg. MX3 Thank you Mr.Walkman

I'm glad you like it, man! Music is ❤, and the same goes for these players.

 

[524419]

I remember wanting a 1A sized DMP-Z1 Player, this is pretty much it.
Not to be a contrarian, but with my gear the difference between a DMP-Z1 and this Kaesei 1A is still quite large. They are not in the same tier.
DMP-Z1 has texturing that is insanely Holographic, 3D Like I have never heard before, at least on my planar drivers.
This firmware with my modifications is also holographic, with unbelievable transparency, but not on that level.

I've never been a fan of the IER-Z1R, so I take @Gamerlingual 's word that the difference there is what he is saying it is. That dynamic presentation is a bit bloaty as I remember it, no one would confuse it as being quick, which if I had to guess is a requirement to really enjoy what the DMP-Z1 has to offer.

Having said all of that, I am now severely addicted to this presentation, every genre benefits, and going back to earlier firmware is pretty much impossible, so much so that I have now deleted all the firmware that came before

This is a good day to enjoy some music

 

[Vitaly2017]

This is how my surface pro desktop folders looks like hahaha

Its full of fW !

 

[MrWalkman]

This is how my surface pro desktop folders looks like hahaha

Its full of fW !

Oh, I have around 80GB in folders I've worked in, mostly from previous stuff. I gotta do some cleaning one day.

 

[Vitaly2017]

Oh, I have around 80GB in folders I've worked in, mostly from previous stuff. I gotta do some cleaning one day.

I just loaded Dmp-wm1 ! Test has begun

 

[cosplayerkyo]

It is really trippy seeing the WM1A saying DMP-Z1 lol
Gave it a few songs to listen and compare so just some fun notes on what I'm hearing on an IER-Z1R and a Meze Empyrean (with silver cable).

WM1A+DMP-Z1 firmware mod, compared to its stock WM1A firmware, sounds more impactful. The sound has a much faster speed, and the bass hits harder. A bit on the cooler sound as well. It does really have a similar cool sound signature like the DMP-Z1 has. My biggest complaint with the WM1A was that it while the stock sound was great, it was a bit on the flatter side when it came to soundstage and height. This firmware mod really does give it some extension now and very happy to hear this. And that bass impact is soooo fun.

When comparing it to the actual DMP, the DMP is still quite on a different level. It's the sense of openness (that holographic thing) and the way it can separate all the detail into placement while still sounding very clear.

Still, what an incredible change this firmware did to the WM1A. Thank you so much for this and sent you a fun beer donation!

 

[MrWalkman]

It is really trippy seeing the WM1A saying DMP-Z1 lol
Gave it a few songs to listen and compare so just some fun notes on what I'm hearing on an IER-Z1R and a Meze Empyrean (with silver cable).

WM1A+DMP-Z1 firmware mod, compared to its stock WM1A firmware, sounds more impactful. The sound has a much faster speed, and the bass hits harder. A bit on the cooler sound as well. It does really have a similar cool sound signature like the DMP-Z1 has. My biggest complaint with the WM1A was that it while the stock sound was great, it was a bit on the flatter side when it came to soundstage and height. This firmware mod really does give it some extension now and very happy to hear this. And that bass impact is soooo fun.

When comparing it to the actual DMP, the DMP is still quite on a different level. It's the sense of openness (that holographic thing) and the way it can separate all the detail into placement while still sounding very clear.

Still, what an incredible change this firmware did to the WM1A. Thank you so much for this and sent you a fun beer donation!

Really appreciate it, and I'm glad you like how it sounds!

Of course, the DMP will still be on a level of its own

 

[Hinomotocho]

This is how my surface pro desktop folders looks like hahaha

Its full of fW !

How about a MrWalkman background to top it off?