In 1979, the first portable tape player Walkman TPS-L2 came out and portable music was born. 40 years later, Sony released a tribute to-NW-ZX500 series. Since the moment the product was announced, many fans have placed an order for the first time.
But as an average player, a work that looks so similar to its predecessor ZX300A, initially priced at more than 4,000, is still a bit powerless. However, ZX505 has been on the market for almost a year and a half, and enough time to settle and the reputation of players is enough to verify whether this player is worth buying.
As a product that went on the market in 19 years, now it only needs about 3000 to win. Even if the Sony brand blessing is abandoned, this price is quite cost-effective in the field of players. The previous generation of "Little Black Brick" ZX300A has become Sony's most popular player product in recent years due to its compact size and good strength. It is also the first choice for many enthusiasts in the mid-range budget.
The ZX505 body is a rounded rectangular design, the size is just right to hold with one hand, and the weight is only 164g. The arc structure on the edge is also fascinating. The back of the fuselage is covered with a large area of skin-friendly material, which not only feels delicate, but also has a good anti-slip effect.
The ZX505 body is rounded and rectangular, the size is just right to hold with one hand, and the weight is only 164g. The arc structure on the edge is also very popular. The back of the fuselage is covered with a large area of skin-friendly material, which not only feels delicate, but also has a good anti-slip effect.
The button layout design on the side of the product once again emphasizes the continuity of ID design, from top to bottom: power button, volume +/_ button, previous song, play stop button, next song, Hold key.
The screen is 3.6 inches, which is not too large and the screen-to-body ratio is not high, but it is very coordinated with the compact body, even when the screen is off. Pretty beautiful.
If the appearance of the ZX505 is almost unchanged compared to the previous generation product, then the changes in the operating system can really be said to be a complete replacement. Since it is equipped with the latest Android 9.0 system, it is good in terms of overall system fluency, especially Sony’s own APP, which opens very smoothly. The style of the entire system is also close to the native system, and various NetEase Cloud, QQ music and other applications are also installed at will.
The traditional music resource search, download, and local import operations are more cumbersome in the context of the increasing importance of copyright and the gradual increase of high-quality streaming media resources. Therefore, the NW-ZX500 series and NW-A100 series player products released in the past two years have all introduced the Android 9.0 system, combined with the high-quality streaming media platform selected by Sony.
This time the ZX505 gave me the first feeling in terms of sound, which is that the thrust of the ZX300A has been improved a bit. The output of the 4.4mm balance port is still very strong, and it can almost control the M7. Unit moving iron. The expression of the dynamic range between the large-scale music instruments is extremely high, the low frequency is flexible, the texture is outstanding, and the premise of ensuring flexibility, the dive performance is excellent, the sound is more crisp and clear, and the sense of hearing is much smoother.
ZX505 continues the neutral and warmer tuning style of the ZX300, and is still a smooth and durable Sony flavor, which can be well matched with most earplugs.Compared with the ZX300, the transparency of the ZX500 has been improved, the details of the human voice are richer, the edges are smoother, and the low-frequency resolution is better.
Take two classic songs to test. This song by Daikoku Maki: "あなただけを見つめてる Only Staring at You" is a mark of an era, which everyone is familiar with. The beginning of the song is the stereo surround sound of the synthesizer, the electric guitar and a few exciting drum beats. The high frequency resolution is excellent, the instruments can be distinguished in place, the drums are clear and bright, and the bass is full and flexible. Then the vocal position is just right. The simple combination of electric guitar and percussion is very beautiful. The high-pitched and unique voice of Daikoku Moji seems to penetrate through childhood. This song shows the separation of the player and the ability to control the vocal. .
After listening to the enthusiasm, let's take another soothing and moving example, KOKIA's famous work "ありがとう". This song is basically composed of quiet piano, free guitar, and soothing vocals. From the first sentence, you can feel the richness and fullness of the human voice, and when the instrument comes in, the crisp piano and guitar position are clear, the details are rich, and the presentation of the instrument and the human voice is extremely delicate. Compared with the dynamic voice of the previous Daikoku Mochi, KOKIA has a slightly warm and lyrical voice, coupled with the tuning of the player, it also increases the vocal charm of the entire song. As if KOKIA is under a romantic cherry tree, a quiet and slightly sad single, soothing the heart of every listener.もしも、も一度あなたに会えるなら. . .
In general, the human voice is more transparent, and the sound lines are smoother. The sense of separation is not very strong, and the sound of the chorus is relatively neat and not messy. In three words, it is not tired of listening.
WLAKMAN style tape playback cover can add some fun to the listening process, in order to meet the differentiation of different formats,The cover will be adjusted to different tape cover modes according to different formats to meet the memories of many senior Sony fans. There are also a variety of sound EQ and sound effects for players to adjust by themselves.
Because of the high power consumption of the Android system, the battery life of the ZX505 when it was first launched was indeed criticized by fans. The previous continuous playback was about 18 hours. When there is no extra space to increase the battery capacity, the battery life problem can only be solved through software optimization. Sony has updated the 【Power Saver】 APP in subsequent firmware upgrades. It can actively intercept some non-essential processes, and after killing the background, it further improves its endurance.
Generally speaking, ZX505 is a more versatile player with no obvious shortcomings. And now at the price of 3000, as a Dafa 40th anniversary player, it is definitely a very cost-effective choice, and now is the best time to start.
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