[GiullianSN]

Hello, Giullian!
I've read your review there your compared 4 iems, it was very inspiring and informative.
Thank you very much for opportunity to hear your opinion.
Just wanted to ask you why you still have "IER-Z1r" in your signature "Current best combination"?

Hello mate,

As I said there, the Z1r was the best relaxing IEM and I liked it a lot for that and most of my time I listen to music like that. Currently I only have the A12t, but Z1r and M9 will be on my top list for now.

 

[junyamada]

Just purchased the M9 new on sale for $840. It really is one of the few iems I've heard which has the scale and big wall of sound of an over ear headphone.

Dude, how I wish we had that kind of sale here in our end. I did bought mine at SRP. Still cheaper than the usual price posted on the web.

 

[junyamada]

Since I just recently got mine yesterday (IER-M9), how do you guys use the cable holder included in the case?

 

[krumplib430]

Since I just recently got mine yesterday (IER-M9), how do you guys use the cable holder included in the case?

 

[r00t61]

What are some options for external USB DAC/amps that have the Sony balanced 4.4mm output? Apart from Sony's own ZH1? Fiio Q5s?

I was thinking about getting a set of M9, but I would also like to try the balanced out via my PC. So far I don't see too many DAC/amp that incorporate the Sony 4.4mm connection.

 

[Raketen]

What are some options for external USB DAC/amps that have the Sony balanced 4.4mm output? Apart from Sony's own ZH1? Fiio Q5s?

I was thinking about getting a set of M9, but I would also like to try the balanced out via my PC. So far I don't see too many DAC/amp that incorporate the Sony 4.4mm connection.

Sony PHA-2A, iFi pro iDSD I think. Also some DAPs with 4.4 can be run as usb dac/amp. Can always get adapters as well.
FWIW IMO the m9 have sounded fine from just about every source I've tried, SE or BAL.

 

[krumplib430]

iFi pro iDSD doesn't have balanced output unfortunately, but it is a very powerful and good DAC/Amp. I can recommend FiiO M11 DAP. It is beautiful pairing with IER-M9 using the 4.4 output.

 

[Raketen]

iFi pro iDSD doesn't have balanced output unfortunately, but it is a very powerful and good DAC/Amp. I can recommend FiiO M11 DAP. It is beautiful pairing with IER-M9 using the 4.4 output.

According to the website it has a 4.4mm connection... I guess you are saying it is just SE output through the balanced connections for user convenience, so adapters aren't needed?

 

[krumplib430]

According to the website it has a 4.4mm connection... I guess you are saying it is just SE output through the balanced connections for user convenience, so adapters aren't needed?

Ahh, you are right. Looks like I can't read nowadays I was thinking iFi Black Label. The pro has balanced out as you said.

 

[Whitigir]

My goodness, the IER-M9 bass is crazy! So the Z1R even has more ?

 

[NickL33]

My goodness, the IER-M9 bass is crazy! So the Z1R even has more ?

I would say more viceral and texture due to dynamic....

 

[Whitigir]

So, I found out that M9 has the “ZZzzz and SSsss” on vocal, some electric guitars may suffer too! That is because the stock cables, silver plated usually have this characteristics, and sure enough I replaced it to Ibasso CB12S which is Silver-copper alloy and copper OCC hybrid, it tamed this area while improves soundstages, vocal together.

I would say more viceral and texture due to dynamic....

I am glad to hear that. ATM, I don’t think I would want to trade off the comfortability from M9 for the more chunky Z1R. Anyone has problem using Z1R in bed laying on your side ?

 

[329161]

What are some options for external USB DAC/amps that have the Sony balanced 4.4mm output? Apart from Sony's own ZH1? Fiio Q5s?

I was thinking about getting a set of M9, but I would also like to try the balanced out via my PC. So far I don't see too many DAC/amp that incorporate the Sony 4.4mm connection.

Just get a 2.5 male to 4.4 female trrs adapter. 2.5 mm balanced outputs are more common.
AFAIK the only external dac/amps with the 4.4mm standard are the Woo WA11, and the Fiio Q5 with an optional add-on amp module.

 

[329161]

So, I found out that M9 has the “ZZzzz and SSsss” on vocal, some electric guitars may suffer too! That is because the stock cables, silver plated usually have this characteristics, and sure enough I replaced it to Ibasso CB12S which is Silver-copper alloy and copper OCC hybrid, it tamed this area while improves soundstages, vocal together.


I am glad to hear that. ATM, I don’t think I would want to trade off the comfortability from M9 for the more chunky Z1R. Anyone has problem using Z1R in bed laying on your side ?

I don't hear these sounds with my M9.

 

[NickL33]

So, I found out that M9 has the “ZZzzz and SSsss” on vocal, some electric guitars may suffer too! That is because the stock cables, silver plated usually have this characteristics, and sure enough I replaced it to Ibasso CB12S which is Silver-copper alloy and copper OCC hybrid, it tamed this area while improves soundstages, vocal together.


I am glad to hear that. ATM, I don’t think I would want to trade off the comfortability from M9 for the more chunky Z1R. Anyone has problem using Z1R in bed laying on your side ?

Humm.... to me that dynamic feeling just hard to miss.

As for the size yes if u plan to laying on the side you going to feeel the pressure. As for me i just sleep upright, so no issue for me at all.