jmills8
Previously known as bmiamihk, jmills2
I use the x3 with the z5, its good but the z5 needs power. Add an amp and the z5 becomes a great iem.
But that cable makes the Z5 sound better..?
Originally Posted by HiFiGuy528 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Question, does the Japan version of Z5 come with balanced cable?
My friend Naotaka Tsunoda let me try his pair and I have to say it's the BEST universal IEM I've heard to-date. I'm getting a pair for sure!
Originally Posted by HiFiGuy528 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Played track 8 from this album in AIFF files on iPhone 6. The realism, the resolution, and the low frequencies definition nearly brought tears to my eyes. I was absolutely floored... Isolation on the Z5 is like being in a anechoic chamber. I did not want to give the Z5 back to Nao. Even though I know people at Sony Japan, I don't get discounts. I will buy TWO Z5 at retail, one for spare. It's that amazing...
http://www.amazon.com/Brave-Enough-Live-Variety-DVD/dp/B00EQL4S4I/ref=sr_1_4?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1413220709&sr=1-4&keywords=sara+bareilles
Originally Posted by jbarstar /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Hi ZacT94,
I've been using XBA40i for more than 2 years. I am happy to let you know that Z5 is definitely worth the upgrade. I mostly listen to pop, jazz, classical (organ, chamber, opera) , blues on ALAC, FLAC, WAVE, DSDIFF files with no equalizer enhancement on my Sony NWZ-ZX1/PHA-2. Here is my initial impression after 40 hours listening with the MUC-M12SM1 unbalanced cable ( highly recommended for A3, A2, H3, H2 owners ) It gives better control of the low frequency (tighter and deeper bass) and more presence to your listening experience than the supplied cable.
Comfort - A sizeable in-earphone but lightweight, very comfortable for long hours listening
Soundstage - Airy, clear, good separation between instruments and voices
Treble - Crystallized treble with plenty of details coming through without being clinical. Very good clarity. No sibilance. Plenty of headroom without being fatigued
Mid - slightly warm mid, clear, engaging with plenty of presence factor, no mid bass bloat to voices and instruments
Bass - Tight, well controlled , clean, impactful when needed, depth of bass
Z5 requires a running in period in order to work to its best ability. It keeps improving in all areas! It really shines when listening to high res files! ( Best with Sony PHA-3/ MUC-M20BL1 balanced cable )
Originally Posted by Infinity Knives /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Side note: got the replacement cables for the z5 today and damn these things sound even better. If you're at the point where you can already justify paying for the z5, I would say upgrading the cables are a must, the clarity and separation is astounding.
me too, the Z5 is the best IEM I have owned period. I understand it's price was probably to much and it appears Sony has abandoned it early into its life cycle but I still haven't heard an IEM as good as it.