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Post by Steen Pihl on Feb 11, 2022 17:44:27 GMT
Hi Mr.Walkman. When you use words like update, J3, you really have my attention. I’m a big fan of reg. J, but the compressed bass and veiled treble is really distracting. Could J3 be all that, but with a better Low/high end (like in MX3)? Hopefully there'll be a test build soon  I’m In! Really interested in those new regions. + your magic, off cause!👍 |
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Post by MrWalkman on Feb 11, 2022 19:31:26 GMT
Hopefully there'll be a test build soon I’m In! Really interested in those new regions. + your magic, off cause!👍 I'll send you a PM, but I can't promise it will be very soon. |
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Post by MrWalkman on Mar 7, 2022 20:59:07 GMT
For anyone interested, you can give a try to the J1/J2/J3 regions on the Walkman One firmware ( only for the WM1A/Z players) - these regions are basically new. In order to install this, you have to revert back to the stock firmware first. After installing it, you can just go in the settings file and set J1, J2, or J3 as the region. If you delete the settings file, a new one will be created which will also mention the J1, J2, and J3 regions - using these regions will work without having to delete the settings file, this is just for visual aid, maybe. There are no other new features in this Walkman One package - only the 3 regions. LINK (MEGA)
So far I like the J3 region really much. I am using the WM1Z sound signature on my WM1A (with the MDR-1AM2, single-ended port), and the bass is more impactful than simply with the J region, while there is some realism and cleanliness to the sound which I really like. The soundstage seems more focused in a way - in comparison with other regions it feels like there is less echo, which I think it adds to the realism. I really like how it sounds. Of course, this is only my opinion. |
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Post by frost15 on Mar 8, 2022 10:58:18 GMT
For anyone interested, you can give a try to the J1/J2/J3 regions on the Walkman One firmware ( only for the WM1A/Z players) - these regions are basically new. In order to install this, you have to revert back to the stock firmware first. After installing it, you can just go in the settings file and set J1, J2, or J3 as the region. If you delete the settings file, a new one will be created which will also mention the J1, J2, and J3 regions - using these regions will work without having to delete the settings file, this is just for visual aid, maybe. There are no other new features in this Walkman One package - only the 3 regions. LINK (MEGA)
So far I like the J3 region really much. I am using the WM1Z sound signature on my WM1A (with the MDR-1AM2, single-ended port), and the bass is more impactful than simply with the J region, while there is some realism and cleanliness to the sound which I really like. The soundstage seems more focused in a way - in comparison with other regions it feels like there is less echo, which I think it adds to the realism. I really like how it sounds. Of course, this is only my opinion.Thank you for your dedication MrWalkman ! Edit1: I'm testing the J3 region and you described my first impressions perfectly MrWalkman. It sounds cleaner with more impactful bass. It's an overall way tighter sound (almost no perceivable echo). You nailed it soundstage wise with the "more focused" desc. I'm not sure I like this better than the J region but it's very nice to have this sound option now for sure. Edit2: Are J1 and J2 progressions from J to J3? So far I think J2 is what fits my taste best haha. It's like the perfect balance for musicality and tightness to me. It retains that bit of echo that adds to the musicality while sounding a bit cleaner and tighter. |
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Post by MrWalkman on Mar 8, 2022 18:38:19 GMT
For anyone interested, you can give a try to the J1/J2/J3 regions on the Walkman One firmware ( only for the WM1A/Z players) - these regions are basically new. In order to install this, you have to revert back to the stock firmware first. After installing it, you can just go in the settings file and set J1, J2, or J3 as the region. If you delete the settings file, a new one will be created which will also mention the J1, J2, and J3 regions - using these regions will work without having to delete the settings file, this is just for visual aid, maybe. There are no other new features in this Walkman One package - only the 3 regions. LINK (MEGA)
So far I like the J3 region really much. I am using the WM1Z sound signature on my WM1A (with the MDR-1AM2, single-ended port), and the bass is more impactful than simply with the J region, while there is some realism and cleanliness to the sound which I really like. The soundstage seems more focused in a way - in comparison with other regions it feels like there is less echo, which I think it adds to the realism. I really like how it sounds. Of course, this is only my opinion.Thank you for your dedication MrWalkman ! Edit1: I'm testing the J3 region and you described my first impressions perfectly MrWalkman. It sounds cleaner with more impactful bass. It's an overall way tighter sound (almost no perceivable echo). You nailed it soundstage wise with the "more focused" desc. I'm not sure I like this better than the J region but it's very nice to have this sound option now for sure. Edit2: Are J1 and J2 progressions from J to J3? So far I think J2 is what fits my taste best haha. It's like the perfect balance for musicality and tightness to me. It retains that bit of echo that adds to the musicality while sounding a bit cleaner and tighter. I have to give J2/J1 more listening time. So far I like J3 best with the 1AM2 and the WM1Z signature. Even if there's less echo, I don't feel like I'm missing something. It's just awesome, at least for me! |
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Post by frost15 on Mar 8, 2022 21:39:05 GMT
Thank you for your dedication MrWalkman ! Edit1: I'm testing the J3 region and you described my first impressions perfectly MrWalkman. It sounds cleaner with more impactful bass. It's an overall way tighter sound (almost no perceivable echo). You nailed it soundstage wise with the "more focused" desc. I'm not sure I like this better than the J region but it's very nice to have this sound option now for sure. Edit2: Are J1 and J2 progressions from J to J3? So far I think J2 is what fits my taste best haha. It's like the perfect balance for musicality and tightness to me. It retains that bit of echo that adds to the musicality while sounding a bit cleaner and tighter. I have to give J2/J1 more listening time. So far I like J3 best with the 1AM2 and the WM1Z signature. Even if there's less echo, I don't feel like I'm missing something. It's just awesome, at least for me! I see. I'm using a 1Z unit with the bright signature. MrWalkman Btw, is it necessary to reset the unit after applying the region change through the settings file? |
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Post by MrWalkman on Mar 9, 2022 13:01:10 GMT
I have to give J2/J1 more listening time. So far I like J3 best with the 1AM2 and the WM1Z signature. Even if there's less echo, I don't feel like I'm missing something. It's just awesome, at least for me! I see. I'm using a 1Z unit with the bright signature. MrWalkman Btw, is it necessary to reset the unit after applying the region change through the settings file? No, you only need to restart the player. |
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Post by frost15 on Mar 9, 2022 17:40:18 GMT
I see. I'm using a 1Z unit with the bright signature. MrWalkman Btw, is it necessary to reset the unit after applying the region change through the settings file? No, you only need to restart the player. After some more testing I'm definitely keeping the J2 region with my setup. It's got the perfect balance between clarity, impact, musicality... everything! It sounds absolutely glorious! The sound doesn't "embrace" you quite like the J region but everything else is just state of the art, specially clarity wise. It loses a tiny bit of warmth to ascend in every other category. |
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Post by nc8000 on Mar 9, 2022 22:28:15 GMT
J3 seems to strike a nice balance between J and MX3 which are the 2 regions I've been swapping between the last year. I can see myself staying on it
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Post by frost15 on Mar 11, 2022 14:08:23 GMT
I went back to J region after a day. I missed its "embrace". J2 ended up a bit cold for me, and J3 is definitely cold for my setup. Maybe it's because I'm on Dawn 2.1 haha.
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Post by MrWalkman on Mar 11, 2022 14:40:25 GMT
I went back to J region after a day. I missed its "embrace". J2 ended up a bit cold for me, and J3 is definitely cold for my setup. Maybe it's because I'm on Dawn 2.1 haha. Dawn 2.1 or Bright is definitely brighter  so J3 may not work as well as with the WM1Z sound. |
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Post by frost15 on Mar 11, 2022 18:29:55 GMT
I went back to J region after a day. I missed its "embrace". J2 ended up a bit cold for me, and J3 is definitely cold for my setup. Maybe it's because I'm on Dawn 2.1 haha. Dawn 2.1 or Bright is definitely brighter so J3 may not work as well as with the WM1Z sound. Would you recommend using the WM1Z sound signature on a WM1Z unit? I always loved the Dawn 2.1 (Bright) sound signature because it complements my slightly dark side headphones very well haha. |
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Post by nc8000 on Mar 11, 2022 18:51:47 GMT
Dawn 2.1 or Bright is definitely brighter so J3 may not work as well as with the WM1Z sound. Would you recommend using the WM1Z sound signature on a WM1Z unit? I always loved the Dawn 2.1 (Bright) sound signature because it complements my slightly dark side headphones very well haha. Bright has always been my preferred tuning on my modded 1Z with either Z1R |
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Post by MrWalkman on Mar 11, 2022 22:38:39 GMT
Watching a movie with J3 is really cool, especially with the voices being heard more clear.
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Post by DietKokaine on Mar 14, 2022 11:06:28 GMT
If you guys ever get a chance, try swapping your battery stranded cables for 26 gauge Solid Silver/Gold cables. Really brings out stage depth, and life like tonality of instruments. I had a buddy of mine listen to the modded 1A last night, he is a music producer....and to put it mildly... he was floored by the quality of the sound. I will be modding a 1A for him as well Still on the Dawn Version 3.....I am looking forward to comparing this to the new players that Sony has released. The new players are a no go for me because of the Android software, but I am still looking to see for myself how much of a leap they have taken compared to the Tricked out 1A. |
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so J3 may not work as well as with the WM1Z sound.