xuan87
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Thanks to a singaporean head-fier, I managed to test the FXZ100 and did a quick comparison to the FXZ200 and FXT90.
The FXZ100 and FXT90 is VERY SIMILAR in terms of SQ. Personally, I feel that if you combine the mids and highs of the FXT90, with the bass of the FXZ200, you'll get the FXZ100. So if you're looking for a "better" FXT90, FXZ100 will fit the bill better than the FXZ200.
FXZ200 has a much different sound signature. Improperly amped, the mids can sound recessed. However, properly amped, the mids will be brought a little forward and will sound centered, and the biggest change is that the background accompanying melody will be brought forward and will sound clearer. This is very apparent on songs by Glee and Pitch Perfect as there are many background singers, who will become more noticeable. This means that the mids will do very well with orchestra pieces as well, but I haven't tested it yet. Depending on your preference, you may like this or hate this. Highs are very good with no sibilant, but I feel they don't extend as high as some of the better BA drivers IEMs out there. Bass is ample and controlled, and you can actually hear different bass notes, rather than a muffled "boom boom" sound.
I was an FXT90 user and I was glad that I got the FXZ200 rather than the FXZ100. I like the new clearer mids, with a more expansive soundstage, the more ample bass, and the slightly improved treble. Also, because it is less warm than the FXT90, it is more forgiving of the amp too. With the FXT90, any amp with any hint of warmth (like the C421 OPA2227, which is only SLIGHTLY warm), the SQ will end up muddled up. The FXZ200 sounds pretty good with warm amps too, but personally, I feel that they sound the best powered by something like the O2 amp. YMMV.
The FXZ100 and FXT90 is VERY SIMILAR in terms of SQ. Personally, I feel that if you combine the mids and highs of the FXT90, with the bass of the FXZ200, you'll get the FXZ100. So if you're looking for a "better" FXT90, FXZ100 will fit the bill better than the FXZ200.
FXZ200 has a much different sound signature. Improperly amped, the mids can sound recessed. However, properly amped, the mids will be brought a little forward and will sound centered, and the biggest change is that the background accompanying melody will be brought forward and will sound clearer. This is very apparent on songs by Glee and Pitch Perfect as there are many background singers, who will become more noticeable. This means that the mids will do very well with orchestra pieces as well, but I haven't tested it yet. Depending on your preference, you may like this or hate this. Highs are very good with no sibilant, but I feel they don't extend as high as some of the better BA drivers IEMs out there. Bass is ample and controlled, and you can actually hear different bass notes, rather than a muffled "boom boom" sound.
I was an FXT90 user and I was glad that I got the FXZ200 rather than the FXZ100. I like the new clearer mids, with a more expansive soundstage, the more ample bass, and the slightly improved treble. Also, because it is less warm than the FXT90, it is more forgiving of the amp too. With the FXT90, any amp with any hint of warmth (like the C421 OPA2227, which is only SLIGHTLY warm), the SQ will end up muddled up. The FXZ200 sounds pretty good with warm amps too, but personally, I feel that they sound the best powered by something like the O2 amp. YMMV.
