Well, as I commented, I measured the frequency responses between the Burson Audio Playmate (Zout < 1), AGPTek Rocker (Zout < 1) and Zishan T1 (Zout = 10).
I think you should despise the differences above 15kHz, which I tell you should not be taken very seriously, as they are not consistent (I must say that I take the measurements with a microphone attached to a vinyl tube on a padded surface ...).
But the rest of the curve already gives a clear idea of what I want to comment: The FR of the sources with flat response and Zout < 1 Ohms, are practically the same. The FR of a source with flat response but with Zout = 10 Ohms, is not equal, for IEMs with low impedances.
And I insist again that I have not spoken at all if one sounds better than the other. These are just simple measures that reveal completely clear results.
Finally, a last test with another source whose Zout = 10 Ohms, as is the DAC Tempotec Serenade iDSD.
It is possible that the FR is more similar to the FR of the Playmate, but there are slight differences in bass and treble. I must say that these differences between Playmate and Serenade are audible, as the Serenade feels more aggressive at the top and more vigorous at the bottom.
But even so, there's something else in T1 that affects the lower zone,
@citral23 may be right in his comments.
I also want to clarify that I am not against Zishan or this model. The first thing I love is the intention to make a font as modular and affordable as this one. But as an honest reviewer, I prefer to rely on measurements before making merely subjective value judgments. Measurements are irrefutable, opinions are blown away. That is why I am really worried about having presented erroneous measurements on the T1, relative to the measurements of the waveforms at 75Hz.
And, above all, I am not looking for any confrontation, much less do I want to argue with anyone. I respect all opinions. This is just a hobby for me.
Peace, colleagues.