[asquare3376]

The IER-Z1R can fit some people though.

I don't have issues with fit. It fits fine and good isolation. Problem is the comfort; One hr and my ear starts paining. I keep going back to the Atlas for this reason alone.

 

[Redcarmoose]

I don't have issues with fit. It fits fine and good isolation. Problem is the comfort; One hr and my ear starts paining. I keep going back to the Atlas for this reason alone.

That’s what I meant by fit/comfort. Though there have been folks that described that specific phenomenon and said after a while it goes away, like a secondary adjustment period? It may have simply resulted with more use for them?

 

[asquare3376]

That’s what I meant by fit/comfort. Though there have been folks that described that specific phenomenon and said after a while it goes away, like a secondary adjustment period? It may have simply resulted with more use for them?

Hahaha, I only have 2 ears and I don't want to take this risk

 

[asquare3376]

That’s what I meant by fit/comfort. Though there have been folks that described that specific phenomenon and said after a while it goes away, like a secondary adjustment period? It may have simply resulted with more use for them?

I have noticed some pretty deep red marks with the prolonged use of Atlas. I will see if IER-Z1R does the same, whether it's really pressing against the antitragus/tragus and if that can cause any damage to the ear.

 

[Redcarmoose]

I have noticed some pretty deep red marks with the prolonged use of Atlas. I will see if IER-Z1R does the same, whether it's really pressing against the antitragus/tragus and if that can cause any damage to the ear.

Yes, I’m not trying to give advice only that it’s been documented to be an issue for some in the IER-Z1R thread. If your issue is exactly the same....who knows? Ears and fit are one of the most confusing and personal things with IEMs. Basically everyone is different. Good luck.

 

[Damz87]

If comfort is what you seek, stay away from the IER-Z1R. Though it has the best sound money can buy.

The Z1R’s are actually more comfortable and fit me better than Z5. I find the Z5’s pretty comfortable but I struggle maintaining the seal and have to adjust them regularly, compared to the Z1R that never move and I can listen to for hours without adjusting.

As @Redcarmoose said, everyone’s ears are different.

 

[gerelmx1986]

The Z1R’s are actually more comfortable and fit me better than Z5. I find the Z5’s pretty comfortable but I struggle maintaining the seal and have to adjust them regularly, compared to the Z1R that never move and I can listen to for hours without adjusting.

As @Redcarmoose said, everyone’s ears are different.

ditto

 

[CyberAthlete]

Any reason to buy these if you own the N3 and use them with the 4.4mm Kimber cable? Paired with WM1A

 

[redrol]

Yes, the Frequecy response is pretty different.

 

[AltoBajo]

Does anyone have any experience of Sony Z5 vs Xelento? After much dithering,I'm going to choose one of these,but which one?! Thanks!

 

[ziflingus]

Hi,
I'm trying to get a short mmcx cable for the xba z5 (so it could connect to my clip on bluetooth amp)
Any ideas?

 

[silverfishla]

Hi,
I'm trying to get a short mmcx cable for the xba z5 (so it could connect to my clip on bluetooth amp)
Any ideas?

Fiio makes one. I think it’s mmcx...

 

[ziflingus]

Fiio makes one. I think it’s mmcx...

But will the fiio cable fit the sony?
The sony's have their special plug...

 

[Hinomotocho]

Any reason to buy these if you own the N3 and use them with the 4.4mm Kimber cable? Paired with WM1A

I recently bought the N3 (second hand) because I missed the Sony hybrid sound. I used to own the Z5 and would have happily retired with them if it weren't for the struggle I had with the fit.
The N3 are excellent, and although I never A-Bed them and wouldn't be able to tell you exact details from memory the Z5 are really special and scale very well with good sources. I really miss the sound, but I don't miss the fit issues. The N3 give me a satisfactory amount of pleasure, but the Z5 took me to the moon

 

[cfc7]

I recently bought the N3 (second hand) because I missed the Sony hybrid sound. I used to own the Z5 and would have happily retired with them if it weren't for the struggle I had with the fit.
The N3 are excellent, and although I never A-Bed them and wouldn't be able to tell you exact details from memory the Z5 are really special and scale very well with good sources. I really miss the sound, but I don't miss the fit issues. The N3 give me a satisfactory amount of pleasure, but the Z5 took me to the moon

Z5 sound with N3 fit would have been ideal. Maybe at the next release.