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ZachL
218
Apr 19, 2017
Alright I'm stuck... Since buying the TFZ 1 I've been reading reviews about the TFZ series 5s. What I've heard is the series 5 is better than Shure 215's.
Can anyone explain why the TFZ King would be a better choice than the series 5s?
smallbit
1328
Apr 19, 2017
ZachLI have the 1s and 5s. The 5s is just such a beast I really dont know how they could get better. I think these are specifically designed to not need an amp though.
themindfreak
13
Apr 19, 2017
ZachLFrom what I read on head fi and other sources, TFZ King has more treble response leading to a more analytical sounding earphone. Where as TFZ series 5 is a basshead earphone being more focused on the bass. As to whether which is better I have no idea, but then again they both have different sound signatures.
ZachL
218
Apr 19, 2017
themindfreakThis helps; I tested my tfz 1 vs my skullcandy ink'd wireless and the ink'd actually sounds better to me only because of the highs. The drum cymbols are very clear and sharp on the ink'd but my tfz 1 the drums are not as clear. At higher volumes everything is fine but at low volume the ink'd wins. Gonna try these kings out since they have better treble response. Thanks dudes
billpika
36
Apr 23, 2017
ZachLHonestly? Fuck the SE215. It used to be quite good and its build quality remains unmatched but there are many chi fi alternatives that offer better sound and removable cables in that price point.
ZachL
218
Apr 23, 2017
billpikaThey were $40, yea I haven't been using them much lately but at first I used them all the time.
Zegna
10
Aug 24, 2017
billpikaInteresting. Would you mind share more detail on what chi fi alternatives to SE215 that offer better sound and removable cables? I'm new to this chi fi thing, heard this term alot on discussion threads though.
themindfreak
13
Aug 25, 2017
ZegnaWelcome to HeaFi's chifi thread HAHA https://www.head-fi.org/threads/chinese-asian-brand-info-thread-portable-headphones-and-iems.820747/ https://www.head-fi.org/threads/knowledge-zenith-kz-impressions-thread.698148/page-1344 If you are just looking for better "sound quality" compared to the se215, alot of chifi can do it. However when it comes to ergonomics and such it will vary. Well 1 chifi IEM I can think out of my head is the whizzer A15
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