Love my Sony NW-ZX507. I use the HD6xx balanced seems to work just fine!

@tdo7125

2 жыл бұрын

Do you need an external DAC to get the best quality sound?

@JohnSmith-zl8rz

Жыл бұрын

@@tdo7125 same question

Bonjour, Pouvez-vous me dire où se trouve le chiffre qui indique le nombre de musique enregistrées sur mon Sony nyzx 507 - Il n'y a aucun tuto en Français... !!! Quelle est la touche à utiliser pour avoir le compte exact de musiques.. Merci

Just got the zx507. It is amazing. Still burning in but it pairs well with Z7M2. Love the palm size and great sound. Bonus is we can load whatever apps we want from Google. So for example with isyncr, I can sync my iTunes playlist easily with this player. Point to note is to sync to the Music folder for the Sony Walkman app to recognize the iTunes playlists and songs.

@wyw201

3 жыл бұрын

How is the battery life driving the Z7M2

@jasonbhatnagar7134

2 жыл бұрын

How long does it take to burn in?

@No Theme Reviews Do any of the Sony walkmans allow you to use it as a mini desktop dac/amp? Since it functions as such as a portable device, could you just leave it plugged in to your computer and use it as a desktop piece? If not this model, does any other model do that?

@NoThemeReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Yes all of them do.

@OcaOca

4 жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews even A50?. My end game headphones are only 56 ohms so and it has balanced 4.4mm connection so I'm deciding between A50 and if Zen Dac

@OcaOca

4 жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews just trying to stream music into my HP from computer form streaming service

‘i have the streaming player. It is nice that Sony is still updating it with new features as of June 2021. The only issue is battery life isn’t the best compared to other Walkman’s in the past.

Hello brother, Is there any way to manage old playlist (created on A55) on Zx507. As on the Zx507 there is no option for Add to Playlist. Is it possible to install the walkman app from Zx707?

question on music playback for the Sony NW-ZX507... The stock music player is not gapless. I genuinely like that feature. Do you know of any or recommend another music player that is gapless and bit perfect (which I assume the stock sony music player is)?

@NoThemeReviews

3 жыл бұрын

There are plenty of players that allow gapless. Usually there's a setting in the music player app you can toggle.

@bcarr1122

Жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews Many DAPs don't properly support gapless playback even when the option seems to be available. It's a crucial consideration for classical music, and it's also important for many live recordings.

Strange i have the nw a105. It hasnt a balanced output and can play dsd.

My sd card is constantly "calculating" storage when my Walkman is connected to microsoft media player via USB type C port, which sucks because the only way I can add songs is if I take the sd card out, plug into my computer, grab the files and drag them onto the sd card, take the sd card out once files are transfered then insert it back into the player.

@NoThemeReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Huh. You may want to reformat within the player.

Hey, quick question but I'm looking for a portable bluetooth capable amp. Something that will run any headphone just fine. I heard great things about the XDuoo xd-05 plus so that's what I'm thinking

@NoThemeReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Yup the xDuoo would probably fit that description.

@ron2291

4 жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews awesome, ordered one! Looking forward to getting it, thank you!

@Xzvsc

4 жыл бұрын

XD 05 plus so good. Don't have problem for my ath r70x. It's opamp is rollable too. Good amp for every need

Thank You an excellent review I have always liked Sony and willing to go that extra bit

Hello! Thanks for the review! I am on the fence with this and the FiiO M11 Plus. I'm fairly new to this Hi Fi game so any opinions on these two models?

@NoThemeReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Both products are overpriced for what they offer. The Sony has its special audio tuning capability, while the Fiio has more power. Either is fine, and it just depends on the features you're looking for.

Do you know any DAP or android player (software) which It's EQ has options of very low frequencies? (bellow 32hz..)(like hiby app has..) Also, do you know any android plyer-software with possibility to save EQ profiles you have adjusted?

@NoThemeReviews

4 жыл бұрын

HiBy is the only app I use on Android. I think PlayerPro has a 10 band EQ down to 32

@jimis3167

4 жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews It has option for saving EQ profiles?

@NoThemeReviews

4 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure

Can I only use music apps, or can I use google to search, watch youtube videos and use google maps?

@NoThemeReviews

4 жыл бұрын

You certainly can download any app you want. It's a full Android OS.

Circling back to check out your review. If this unit is overpriced, is there a DAP you'd rec that can also support apps, such as Tidal. Thank you .

@NoThemeReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Check out the A105 from Sony. Also, Fiio and Shanling have cheaper products that run Android and will support Tidal. I’d suggest going through the discontinued products from these companies and finding a relevant option used on eBay. There is no useful upgrade from year to year with DAPs.

I have a BeyerDynamic DT 1990 headphone. This Sony DAP will not be powerful enough for it?

@NoThemeReviews

2 жыл бұрын

It will be

Does it support audio output over USB? How to connect it to headphones amp?

@NoThemeReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. You can connect either through the 3.5mm out or USB to a compatible amp that supports USB audio input.

Recently discovered your channel looking for info on the ZX507. Really like your style, keep it up! I understand you’ve also got the WM1A. How would you compare these two, sound-wise? Were you to get only one of the two, which one would it be? Aside from the obvious - battery life, OS, streaming vs local music only etc… what would you say is/are the main differences between them? Many thanks!

@NoThemeReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for subscribing. I think the 507 is the better option. It's cheaper, for starters, and has more power output. There is indeed some sonic difference between using third party apps and Sony's proprietary music app, but comparing the two devices in stock music app--they sound alike. The greater power on the 507 more easily drives larger headphones, and when the drivers get more efficient power they tend to sound a little different from the WM1A. But comparing on IEM or easily driven headphones, I can't tell a sound difference. Sometimes it appears that the WM1A has a slight bass emphasis, but then in another track that turns out differently. Comparing the three Sony DAPs I have, I struggle to hear any meaningful differences. I really do not see a justification for the WM1A with the 507 available. The ability to use third party apps, full Android functionality, greater power, smaller size, essentially identical sound...all combines to make me recommend the 507 over the WM1A. To be honest, I've tried to sell the WM1A a few times...and I haven't yet done it. Every time I think I'm going to list it, I stop because it is unique in its design. So, I suppose if you just want a unique Sony player without frills, the WM1A is good...though still pretty expensive. Hope this helps.

@sendal

4 жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews Thanks for the detailed reply! It sure does help. It mirrors my feeling with these - I'd get the WM1A just because it's unique and would probably end up never being sold next to my old iPods :) I feel it has more soul - if that makes sense? I can get them for about the same price at the moment, so this is not a criteria atm. While everything else speaks for the 507. Re power - the units sold in Europe have that obnoxious volume limit (or no gain) which I understand can be removed on the wm1a but not on the 507 - I assume you have a US model? I would likely use IEMs with it - so it's probably a non issue as well.

@Leetransform25

4 жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews One thing I'd say the WM1A has going for it is the long battery life; it's practically unmatched compared with most other DAPs out there

@Lotus-hz6el

4 жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews is the a55 sound not much different from the zx500? I just wanted to make sure since a lot of people on forums agree that the zx507 sounds waay betteerrr than the a series at least from the balanced output

i'm using the cheap fiio m3 pro and it's great but shanling and hiby are so underrated, gonna try the hiby r5 or the shanling m6 pro soon

@coreyfreeman6226

4 жыл бұрын

Get the r3 pro.sounds better than R5

@goodnightmoon

4 жыл бұрын

@@coreyfreeman6226 how so?

Can I ask for your advise? I plan to buy this to start my hobby of using dedicated dap while using Apple Music lossless with wired connection to my WH 1000XM4. Do I need to buy the Z7M2 to experience better sound quality?

@NoThemeReviews

Жыл бұрын

No the DAP doesn’t need any particular headphones to perform best. Every headphone has its own sound signature. Don’t buy one until you’ve done plenty of research about how it sounds.

@ecbeljeda

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your reply. I am currently using either my iPhone with Apple adapter or my Samsung S7 Edge with audio jack. Do you think the quality improvement is noticeable if I will buy and use ZX507 dap compared to my current setup?

@NoThemeReviews

Жыл бұрын

@@ecbeljeda Possibly, if nothing else than in power output.

@ecbeljeda

Жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews thank you. I really appreciate your reply.

It can drive beyerdynamic dt990 250ohms and Akg 701?

@NoThemeReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah

Can you share link for the 4.4 balanced cable on campfire andromeda? thank you!

@NoThemeReviews

Жыл бұрын

I don't have the link to the specific one I purchased, but this one will work fine: amzn.to/3iXVN2A

DSEE HX is not only for compress., It is for CD Quality 16bit 44.1kHz simulate it up to Hi-Res 24bit 96kHz.

Hello brother, Last week I bought a new Zx507 (From japan), but the battery back up is very bad I upgraded from A55 to ZX507 I disable all the application only using the walkman app, Last night I switched off Zx507 at 88% and today I switched ON it's around 75% Is it a normal behavior for ZX507?

@NoThemeReviews

Жыл бұрын

Turning it off overnight shouldn’t drain the battery by that much. Sounds like you have a faulty battery.

@sharmatechtalk

Жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews thanks, How much your Zx507 consume battery in a night. I don't know how it possible I bought from Japan And my Zx507 is Made In China.😬 Your Zx507 also is from China? Do you have any idea, from where I can get a replacement battery. Because it is very expensive to send the unit back to Japan

@NoThemeReviews

Жыл бұрын

@@sharmatechtalk Mine drains a bit, maybe a few percent overnight. It’s not nearly as much as you’re experiencing. My 507 was made in Japan. I think Sony switched manufacturing to China recently. You can’t replace the battery. If it’s faulty, you can ask Sony if they’ll service it for you.

Tried USB Audio Player Pro with the ZX 507?

@NoThemeReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Nope

Can this power the Z1R properly?

@NoThemeReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Yes

Hi, I would like to ask if I need a DAC/AMP to make it better? I am using it with Sennheiser HD660S, and I think it’s great.

@NoThemeReviews

4 жыл бұрын

The 507 already has a great Dac. You might want an amplifier for your headphones for maximum performance out of their drivers.

@MrGalni

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Could you recommend some good AMP for it?

@NoThemeReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Depending on your budget and power requirements, these are all good options: NX4 amzn.to/3d0DuBD; or Q5 amzn.to/2X7uYK0; or xCan amzn.to/3cQp8U5

Does this device playback dsd files. And other formates?

@NoThemeReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Of course www.sony.com/electronics/walkman/nw-zx500-series/specifications

@theish9

3 жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews thanks getting this or wm1a

@theish9

3 жыл бұрын

Does the wm1a have more power output or about the same

@NoThemeReviews

3 жыл бұрын

@@theish9 No, the 507 has more power output.

@theish9

3 жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews thanks so much for the reply’s

I’m sorry my wallet punched my spleen 😂. Love it! Just ordered the zx507. So long dongle life!

@18yearsoldnot

Жыл бұрын

Just wanted to add I absolutely love it. Totally worth it (especially if you avoid the eu version) and I like it more than my mojo2poly combo with sounds lifeless in comparison. The battery life sucks but I don’t care because it is so good with the equaliser and (optional) sound enhancers that make especially casual listening from KZread music a joy. To save battery life, I set KZread music and Spotify to make auto offline playlists, and then I turn on airplane mode and go on a 3 hour walk with my heavily equalised/bass enhanced ath-es10 cans and I consider it endgame at least in casual (or non-analytical ) listening perspective.

Will it be enough to drive Z7M2?

@NoThemeReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. Sony integrates its DAPs with its headphones very well.

Great video, what’s your thoughts on the Audeze 4Z

@NoThemeReviews

4 жыл бұрын

If you can handle the weight and size (not to mention the price), the 4z is a very good headphone. It provides very good imaging, above-average soundstage, clear mids, tight and fast bass, and good but not piercing treble extension. The detail retrieval is above average--not the best, and certainly nothing to gripe about. It retains Audeze's sound signature--so if you're happy with the LCD-2 sound, the 4z is merely a refinement of it. But, to be honest, the 4z isn't $3000 better than the Focal Clear. In fact, the Clear has more detail presentation, wider soundstage, width and verticality, and and just a tad more clarity. So, it really comes down to what you prefer in sound (and money).

@TheFijianGuy

4 жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews you're a cool guy. Thanks for the response. Awesome channel btw you should check out the sony z1r it's a good combo with the sony daps (go figure lol)

@NoThemeReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I have the Z1R. It’s quite unique. I personally like it. Sony does a very good job pairing its hifi gear.

@TheFijianGuy

4 жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews yeah they do. Do you prefer the 4z over them? I was thinking about getting a 4z but i dunno if it would be a upgrade or a side grade to the z1rs

@NoThemeReviews

4 жыл бұрын

I don’t think I’d call either an upgrade. They have different sound signatures. The Z1 is a warmer with a bit more bass emphasis. Soundstage on the 4Z I think is also a little wider. What impressed me about the Sony drivers is how they change with more power, and you can get a tighter response with more power. The 4Z stays consistent in comparison. I’ll be happy as a clam listening to the 4Z and switch to the Z1 and get a different experience, but equally pleasant. I know this isn’t particularly helpful, but I don’t want to suggest one or the other is inferior.

Man these Sony's are best daps. Some of these other brands just seem to have qc issues imo. I'm honestly annoyed with a new release every freaking year lol.

@NoThemeReviews

4 жыл бұрын

I agree. Sony's don't get a lot of attention. Sony doesn't spend a lot of effort marketing like other brands (Fiio, AK, Hifiman, etc). And the majority of audiophiles are taught incorrectly to believe/expect DAPs to have the latest components. I've had so many DAPs from the popular brands that I noticed the trend fairly quickly. Players are often hampered on purpose, internal build is sketchy, sound quality does not change from year-to-year, and the companies were just focused on selling theoretical numbers on spec sheets than actual useable products.

@chronometa

4 жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews update! I got this on eBay for $600. Woot.

What are those red cables link please

@NoThemeReviews

2 жыл бұрын

hartaudiocables.com

is it worth the upgrade from the A105?

@NoThemeReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Depends. Do you want more power and the additional software features? If not, then the A105 is probably fine.

@andybryla7248

2 жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews What additional software features? Thought the software was the same? Is the extra $400 gonna make it sound better?

@NoThemeReviews

2 жыл бұрын

@@andybryla7248 No, the software is not the same. The 507 has a different firmware, which includes additional DSP available in the Sony audio player app. The additional DSP is not available on the cheaper models. I can't tell you if the DSP will make the "sound better" since it has nothing to do with making anything better. It's simply additional features for you to play with to tweak the sound.

Your funny and informative.

You forgot to mention iBasso (dx220) and Hiby (R6 pro)...

why the dislike of the fiio m11? it is a fantastic player with pretty much everything you need.

@NoThemeReviews

4 жыл бұрын

It has audible noise with IEMs, the all to DSD feature is a total gimmick, SD slots have weird and unnecessary constraints

@nickpelayo3172

4 жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews were there problems with the ad cards. I have two 512bg cards in there. As for the noise I may not have any sensitive iems so I never experienced this. Your experience could very well be different than mine. As for the dad conversion I never even touched it so I wouldn't even know

@NoThemeReviews

4 жыл бұрын

The SS cards worked but the transfer rates are different depending on the ports. That wouldn’t be a problem for FLAC libraries but WAV or other very hefty files the lower transfer rate would slow down the read times.

@nickpelayo3172

4 жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews oh that is neat. Thanks for the reply. I have most wav. files on my ad cards so I'll try and get some flac. files and test the difference. What a strange thing to mess up on

what iem are use in 12:32?

@NoThemeReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Campfire Audio Andromeda

Yes. Was waiting for more reviews for this player. Thank you.

I have a Astell & Kern.. Not impressed! I’m going to get the ZX507.

@NoThemeReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the price you pay for AK products does not show in the overall sound and usability.

Dose the campfire andromeda hiss on ZX507 like the WM1A?

@NoThemeReviews

3 жыл бұрын

No

@jinjinchen8153

3 жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews thank you, keep it up.

You really need a little unboxing knife 😂

Adore my ZX300.. I like the decision to go streaming on this player.

@NoThemeReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Is the 300 Android and if not can you side load apps?

@Elm8n

4 жыл бұрын

No and no.

@chronometa

4 жыл бұрын

@@NoThemeReviews the 300 feels old school and easy to use. I love the smooth OS, never any problems. The only other DAP I will get Is a pioneer 300R. I will be honest I have a decent amount of mp3 tracks from old CD rips, but I'm not sold on streaming yet. 🤷🏿‍♂️

Still waiting for the review

0:36 i suspect this is because our governments dont want japanese products to be sold in western markets (I'm thinking of tariffs). So any marketing that companies like sony would pursue would be in vain. Its a shame because they have some quality products over there

@mustafajasper3315

2 жыл бұрын

I know im asking the wrong place but does someone know of a tool to get back into an instagram account?? I was stupid lost the account password. I appreciate any tips you can give me!

Really want to get the hiby r5. At 275$ it's a great deal imo. But wish I had the money lol.

@goodnightmoon

4 жыл бұрын

get it

"If you buy an $800 DAP and use MP3 files, please return and buy a $30" Me : Uuuh.............. *sweat* "And if you just to stream, please buy a cheaper one" Me : .......Yeaaah......

@Dubb1000

3 жыл бұрын

Lo0oL!

I am not agree that Astell has bad sound. I have had SR15, MK70 II and they sound very nice. I have decided to move up and ordered iBasso DX220. Many reviewers mention this model as one of the bests with serious sound. The next step for me could be Astell SP1000M or SP1000 Ultima which is considered as a king of pure sound.

@afistfulofpimples1745

3 жыл бұрын

Rubbish

Sony also increases power on it's DAPs and still writes 50mw or 200mw so as not to piss off those who paid for more expensive models. for example, my NW-A55 sounded way more powerful and much better than the ZX300 3.5 output with the same IEMs and settings. I know the ZX505/7 will beat the ZX300 easily since it shares a few parts with the $8000 DMP-Z1. With Sony, you have to hear it for yourself.specs don't tell the full story.

You don’t need such a long intro

sony really need to learn what is called dual OSs.

This thumbs down 👎🏿 is not your fault! The 👎🏿 is for the sucky Sony player! Too slow and skinny!