Recent content by Unolord
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The discovery thread!
I got them for the same price after not expecting to buy anything for 11-11 and BFriday. Of course now they're trapped in the black hole that is NLPost. When I saw they were being shipped that way I knew it would be a long wait and it has been... I ordered some phone cases two weeks ago and...- Unolord
- Post #91,598
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
I think I'm officially done with KZ. I got into IEMs because of them but when I look at the box of unused KZ IEMs and all the other stuff that has transpired I don't see the need to keep coming back to this company. I grabbed the CRA and the ESX because they were both $10 and under. I never...- Unolord
- Post #61,903
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
Yeah but for a $100+ you get a black cardboard box, a slab of useless metal, a cheap cable, and what could be crap, meh, good, great or just suspect IEMs that aren't the same as the review copies.- Unolord
- Post #61,900
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Low end. Cheap. Generic. Otherwise bang for buck cable thread!
I normally buy new cables from XINHS but decided to grab some new NiceHCK cables. A couple of Blackcats, JiaLai and the PurpleSE. Strictly for the build quality and the visual esthetics.- Unolord
- Post #8,480
- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)
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Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
My PR2 from the Global store arrived yesterday. Revised version. Listened to a few tracks on the Fiio M7 using the Tempore BHD 2.5mm. The last KZs I bought were the CRA and the ESX when they $8/10 CAD respectively. Like most of my KZs they pretty much just take up space. Aria and the QoA...- Unolord
- Post #61,675
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Zishan Z4 - DAP with Dual DAC ES9038Q2M | Dual AMP OPA1622 | USB 32-bit + DSD | Bluetooth LDAC 24-bit | Balanced 2,5/4,4 | LO/PO 3,5mm
I've had my Z4 since July 2021. Aside from testing a 512gb card I've barely touched it in months. Battery was dead so I charged it last night. Checked that it was full then went to bed. This morning I played a couple of tracks from the new Revolver mono album. No issues. Battery seems to be...- Unolord
- Post #581
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Zishan Z4 - DAP with Dual DAC ES9038Q2M | Dual AMP OPA1622 | USB 32-bit + DSD | Bluetooth LDAC 24-bit | Balanced 2,5/4,4 | LO/PO 3,5mm
I've had a 400GB card in mine since day one. No issues. Have not tried a 512. I have over 4700 files on mine. A mix of FLAC, DSF and ISO. The Z4 is very barebones and basic. It doesn't scan like my Sony or Fiio DAPs do. It's just a folder tree that you scroll through to get to the album or song...- Unolord
- Post #568
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Zishan Z4 - DAP with Dual DAC ES9038Q2M | Dual AMP OPA1622 | USB 32-bit + DSD | Bluetooth LDAC 24-bit | Balanced 2,5/4,4 | LO/PO 3,5mm
I've had a 400GB card in mine since day one. No issues. Have not tried a 512. I have over 4700 files on mine. A mix of FLAC, DSF and ISO. The Z4 is very barebones and basic. It doesn't scan like my Sony or Fiio DAPs do. It's just a folder tree that you scroll through to get to the album or song...- Unolord
- Post #566
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Zishan Z4 - DAP with Dual DAC ES9038Q2M | Dual AMP OPA1622 | USB 32-bit + DSD | Bluetooth LDAC 24-bit | Balanced 2,5/4,4 | LO/PO 3,5mm
I've had a 400GB card in mine since day one. No issues. Have not tried a 512.- Unolord
- Post #563
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
Yeah, I get it. After several hours and differing albums I think the ESX is pretty good for Rock and Metal. Male voices def sound better than females. Resolution is lacking somewhat, but there's enough there for an enjoyable listen as a beater/commuter pair. I don't like the styling of the...- Unolord
- Post #59,632
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
Yeah, I really don't need the ESX, just like I didn't need the CCA CRA (paid $8 CAD) or the ZEX Pro. Sometimes the hype train is a nice ride, sometimes you get knocked onto the third rail by the hype train, sometimes you don't even bother going to the station. I plan on avoiding the station. At...- Unolord
- Post #59,630
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread
The ESX arrived today. I told myself that I was done with KZ but somehow I got pulled back in... Well, a better than average AE coupon plus a store coupon that brought the price down to $10.60 CAD/8.16 USD is probably the biggest reason why... After a brief run listening to Anglagard's Hyrbis...- Unolord
- Post #59,627
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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CCA in ear monitors Impressions Thread
My CRA arrived today. I've been on an almost 2hr zoom call so no listening yet. Took one pic during an especially boring stretch....- Unolord
- Post #3,235
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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CCA in ear monitors Impressions Thread
The Zex Pro is a nice try from KZ. A noble failure and a good attempt at creating a new sound signature. I think the hardware is the problem. Maybe better drivers is the key. I got into IEMs through KZ but the treble has always been an issue for me. My favourite KZ family IEM is still the CCA...- Unolord
- Post #3,182
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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CCA in ear monitors Impressions Thread
It's all good. They're with Canada Post as of this morning but because it's a 4 day long weekend, I probably won't see them until the 30th or 31st. I've [knock on wood] never had an issue with any purchases from Alie (except one that never left the store and was automatically refunded after 7...- Unolord
- Post #3,179
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors