The Fragrant Zither (TFZ) Reviews and Impressions Thread
Jul 1, 2020 at 9:05 AM Post #1,936 of 2,251
TFZ No3 is better tan TFZ My Love 2019?
Definitely!

But you need to consider that these are different in sound presentation.
ML2019 is darker while No.3 is brighter.

Personally I don't like the ML2019 which I found to be too dark, has rolled off highs, and feels muddy,
I would suggest you the No.3 or the T2 Galaxy.
 
Jul 1, 2020 at 9:13 AM Post #1,937 of 2,251
Has there been an upgrade to the King Pro?
 
Jul 1, 2020 at 9:49 AM Post #1,938 of 2,251
Definitely!

But you need to consider that these are different in sound presentation.
ML2019 is darker while No.3 is brighter.

Personally I don't like the ML2019 which I found to be too dark, has rolled off highs, and feels muddy,
I would suggest you the No.3 or the T2 Galaxy.
Yes?In the graph it has more sub-bass My love 3.This Mylove Edition 2019 I don't know any graphics.But it has more impedance and a bigger driver than NO · 3
 
Jul 2, 2020 at 5:48 AM Post #1,939 of 2,251
Balance 1: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/tfz-balance-1.23897/reviews

Balance 2M: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/tfz-balance-2m.21943/reviews

Balance 7:

Exclusive 1: https://www.head-fi.org/f/showcase/tfz-exclusive-1.22502/reviews

Exclusive 3: https://www.head-fi.org/f/showcase/tfz-exclusive-3.22503/reviews

Exclusive 5: https://www.head-fi.org/f/showcase/tfz-exclusive-5.22504/reviews / http://rockingthearies.blogspot.ca/2017/07/review-on-tfz-exclusive-5.html

Exclusive King: https://www.head-fi.org/f/showcase/...e-version-hifi-in-ear-earphones.22359/reviews

Queen: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/tfz-queen.23335/reviews

King II: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/tfz-king-ii-in-ear-monitor.23764/reviews

King III:

King Pro: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/tfz-king-pro.22865/reviews

King LTD: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/tfz-king-ltd.23543/reviews

Air King:

My Love II: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/tfz-my-love-ii.22726/reviews

My Love III: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/tfz-my-love-iii.23879/reviews

My Love Edition: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/tfz-mylove-edition.23916/reviews

My Love LTD: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/tfz-my-love-ltd.22721/reviews

Series 1: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/tfz-series-1.21554/reviews

Series 2: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/tfz-series-2.22696/reviews

Series 3: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/the-fragrant-zither-tfz-series-3-hifi-earphones.21818/reviews

Series 4: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/tfz-series-4.22587/reviews

Series 5: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/tfz-series-5.21623/reviews

Series 7:

T2 Galaxy:

No.3: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/tfz-no-3.23581/reviews

No.3 Ti:

Secret Garden HD: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/tfz-secret-garden-hd.23280/reviews

Secret Garden 3:

X1:
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/tfz-x1-true-wireless-bluetooth-earphones.23541/reviews

B.V2:

Tequila 1: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/tfz-tequila1-iem.22926/reviews

(I'll keep updating this post as reviews come in. Feel free to PM links to posted reviews to help keep this post organized and relevant.)
Are they only your reviews or will you include reviews from others too in this list?
 
Jul 2, 2020 at 5:53 AM Post #1,940 of 2,251
There is very less noise about the TFZ Secret Garden 3 here. It is one brilliant iem and it needs its own appreciation.
 
Jul 2, 2020 at 7:59 AM Post #1,941 of 2,251
Are they only your reviews or will you include reviews from others too in this list?

The links are to each showcase which means they are links to everyone's reviews. As noted, people are welcome to pm review links and I'm happy to update the original post accordingly.
 
Jul 3, 2020 at 5:22 PM Post #1,942 of 2,251
Received the No 3 today. I love the sound tuning; totally happy with them, especially when running balanced.

The stock cable is mis wired though, with the channels reversed. It’s a shame, because the stock cable is really cool with a unique tangle free insulation.

I can’t complain with the bargain basement price I paid though ($54).
 
Jul 3, 2020 at 5:27 PM Post #1,943 of 2,251
Received the No 3 today. I love the sound tuning; totally happy with them, especially when running balanced.

The stock cable is mis wired though, with the channels reversed. It’s a shame, because the stock cable is really cool with a unique tangle free insulation.

I can’t complain with the bargain basement price I paid though ($54).
TFZ have a serious problem with their cables. Enjoy the No. 3, that was a super deal.
 
Jul 3, 2020 at 5:51 PM Post #1,944 of 2,251
TFZ have a serious problem with their cables. Enjoy the No. 3, that was a super deal.

Agreed, I wish I bought 2 of them at that price. Maybe that’s why they were so cheap. Perhaps they had a batch with defective cables lol.

I’ll probably end up cutting off the 3.5mm and putting on a 2.5mm balanced plug instead. Then I can kill 2 birds with 1 stone.

Also, I didn’t realize that the No 3 used a DLC diaphragm driver until looking over the marketing literature a few minutes ago. First DLC I’ve ever tried. Maybe that’s why it sounds so good.
 
Jul 3, 2020 at 5:57 PM Post #1,945 of 2,251
Received the No 3 today. I love the sound tuning; totally happy with them, especially when running balanced.

The stock cable is mis wired though, with the channels reversed. It’s a shame, because the stock cable is really cool with a unique tangle free insulation.

I can’t complain with the bargain basement price I paid though ($54).
It’s just right/left cables are reversed? Or is the polarity somehow reversed on one of the cables?
 
Jul 3, 2020 at 6:13 PM Post #1,946 of 2,251
It’s just right/left cables are reversed? Or is the polarity somehow reversed on one of the cables?

Nah, just right and left reversed. It’s more of an OCD annoyance, since the right side 2-pin plug says L and the left side 2-pin plug says R.

I won’t remember in 6 months, and will inevitably plug the R and L cables in as they are marked, only to find out that the channels are reversed.

It is still a QC defect, where they wired the 3.5mm plug wrong at the factory. But that’s why I say I can just correct it by putting on a balanced plug. I rarely use SE anyways, so I’d prefer balanced.
 
Jul 3, 2020 at 10:10 PM Post #1,949 of 2,251
Anyone test tequila 1?
How is listen a semi open-back iem?

I just got my set from the recent Aliexpress sale, also got it at $54 USD after coupons. Fully agree with B9Scrambler, smooth and bassy set.

Better soundstage (though poorer isolation) than TFZ No.3 due to the open backed design. It is less basshead than TFZ No.3, but isn't as sharp in the upper mids as No. 3, so a more balanced V shaped than No. 3. I actually like it more than No. 3 personally for general music listening, but for bass forward music like EDM, I'll still prefer the No. 3.
 
Jul 3, 2020 at 10:53 PM Post #1,950 of 2,251
I just got my set from the recent Aliexpress sale, also got it at $54 USD after coupons. Fully agree with B9Scrambler, smooth and bassy set.

Better soundstage (though poorer isolation) than TFZ No.3 due to the open backed design. It is less basshead than TFZ No.3, but isn't as sharp in the upper mids as No. 3, so a more balanced V shaped than No. 3. I actually like it more than No. 3 personally for general music listening, but for bass forward music like EDM, I'll still prefer the No. 3.
That actually sounds pretty intriguing
 

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