[baskingshark]

Is the zax truly vented through the grills like the zx7 or is it just cosmetic?

I don't have the ZAX but from what i read in the forums they are real apparently.

 

[BrunoC]

I don't have the ZAX but from what i read in the forums they are real apparently.

Well, I'll only believe when a serious review will confirm this. Is there actually a semi-open KZ?
Some people said the ZS6 was semi-open, but the grills were only cosmetic.

 

[unifutomaki]

Well, I'll only believe when a serious review will confirm this. Is there actually a semi-open KZ?
Some people said the ZS6 was semi-open, but the grills were only cosmetic.

I have passed air through the rear vents on my ZAX and felt it go out the other side. I've been able to stick the bristles of a fine brush through the vent holes and see them enter the shell of the IEM. I don't think it gets any more empirical than that.

KZ has done a semi-open design before, it's the ZS7.

 

[citral23]

Yep, that is good news for the soundstage and a less "in your head" feel, however I'm wary of this being just another iteration of the zs10 pro (which isn't my stuff at all) instead of a real change of pace, graph still very much kz vshape so I'll wait for reviews but probably gonna be a pass despite being so pwetty.

 

[RikudouGoku]

Thieaudio Legacy 5 (1 dd + 4 ba) = 250 usd (300 usd "with silver cable")

Looks quite similar to the monarch.

https://www.linsoul.com/collections...gacy-5-legacy-3-monarch-and-clairvoyance-ciem


EDIT: It kinda feels like they are releasing new iems really fast, like even faster than KZ lol. (might be wrong though.)

 

[IEMusic]

Thieaudio Legacy 5 (1 dd + 4 ba) = 250 usd (300 usd "with silver cable")

Looks quite similar to the monarch.

https://www.linsoul.com/collections...gacy-5-legacy-3-monarch-and-clairvoyance-ciem

I think it’s designed to sound like the Monarch/Clairvoyance, but at a much lower price, and it’s ultimately going to be competing with the Mangird Tea and Penon Orb.

 

[unifutomaki]

Yep, that is good news for the soundstage and a less "in your head" feel, however I'm wary of this being just another iteration of the zs10 pro (which isn't my stuff at all) instead of a real change of pace, graph still very much kz vshape so I'll wait for reviews but probably gonna be a pass despite being so pwetty.

Yes, it does adhere to KZ's usual tuning, but more refined. Completely understand if that's not your preference!

 

[PhonoPhi]

Yep, that is good news for the soundstage and a less "in your head" feel, however I'm wary of this being just another iteration of the zs10 pro (which isn't my stuff at all) instead of a real change of pace, graph still very much kz vshape so I'll wait for reviews but probably gonna be a pass despite being so pwetty.

C10 pro are another iteration of ZS10 pro with the prominent treble.

Both CA16 and ZAX (the same drivers) build on C10 signature with the as tamed treble as one can get away still having reasonable resolution.

CA16 have less treble than ZAX (per BGGR direct comparison).

I have only CA16, and really like their seamless DD/BA transition.

 

[OklahKekW]

If your going for the ThieAudio Legacy 5 and the silver cable. You're probably better off just getting the Mangird Tea (same price 2 more BA drivers). Looking at the graph the sound signature seems similar as well. (Personally i find the Mangird Tea better looking as well. The "Huuuge" ThieAudio Legacy 5 lettering ruined the look)

 

[Nimweth]

C10 pro are another iteration of ZS10 pro with the prominent treble.

Both CA16 and ZAX (the same drivers) build on C10 signature with the as tamed treble as one can get away still having reasonable resolution.

CA16 have less treble than ZAX (per BGGR direct comparison).

I have only CA16, and really like their seamless DD/BA transition.

Actually the drivers in the CA16 and ZAX are different. The CA16 has 7mm DD, 2 x 50024 dual BA and 3 x 30095. ZAX has 10mm DD, 2 x 50024, 2 x 30019 and 1 x 30095.

 

[Xinlisupreme]

ht be the dream

Like IMR PB2 that i ordered

 

[RikudouGoku]

Like IMR PB2 that i ordered

Except it is IMR

 

[Xinlisupreme]

you can still get some great sound from DD + BA. I might have the TRIO, but i still love my CCA C12, and that was cheap.

@FreeWheelinAudioLuv2 totally agree, i sitll love my Ikko OH-10, maybe also because fit perfect to me.

 

[Xinlisupreme]

Except it is IMR

Did you have any issue with IMR?

 

[RikudouGoku]

Did you have any issue with IMR?

Definitely.