Paulus XII
Formerly known as FW214b
Can you please get your very well tuned unit measured. Nik can help you with that. It would give us better data to work with overall. So far every unit I've had measurement info on (including bhazards) seems to measure exactly the same - so unless Zhiyin have two alternate tunings, I suspect your "well tuned unit" may be just more of the same. Real measurements would help. Thanks.
I was kidding about the "very well tuned", but seriously, I have nothing against the tuning. In fact, I like them alot. When I put them in comparison with something like the FLC8S, I see better resolution overall, better treble extension and detail, superior separation, making the amazing FLC8S sound almost veiled in comparison. No matter the filters you use. My question here is if in fact my IEM is different or if this tuning is not for everyone, which starts to make more sense. QC issues or not? Thats why Golden Ear is no longer recommending them, our review was put on hold till we have more feedback/answers/clarification (especially from the maker).
I trust my ears, the measurements tell me little. What does matter to me the most is the fun, the pleasure, the enjoyement they give me and the true audiophile experience. Carlsan has quite a IEM collection and see where he puts the QT5. he prefers them to Angie and several others. This also says something, we're not alone. But now, if they do not work for everyone, something's wrong. I've had a true audiophile here testing my pair and he loved them and also prefered them to the FLC8S and many others. But at this point I prefer not to recommend them, wait some more time and just stay alert to next developments.