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06-10-2007, 08:11 AM
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Earbuds: Yuin PK2, PK3, or something else?
I simply have to get a pair of earbuds besides the stock ones that came with my D2. I'm not really a fan of IEM's and anything else is not really that portable so earbuds are my favored choice. I've done some looking around and and am curious about the Yuin earbuds. It's hard to bring myself to pull the trigger on the PK2's ($69 @ Head-Direct) and I've read that some people actually prefer the sound of the PK3's ($35) because they offer more bass; not that that is really that big a deal to me. If the overall quality is better with the PK2's I'd rather have that and lose some bass.
I'm the most indecisive person in the world. I think I've had each one in my shopping cart about a dozen times but I can't go through with it. I haven't yet decided whether or not my indecisiveness is a good or bad thing when it comes to audio equipment....probably good for my wallet but that's about it!
Anyway, I guess I'm just looking for people to persuade me toward the PK2's or PK3's. Maybe my money would be better spent on another earbud that I've never heard of? If that's the case, let me know about it! Just keep in mind that $69 is the max I'm willing to spend on earbuds. Even that price seems kind of ridiculous but I guess if what I get warrants the price, whatever.
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HEADPHONES | Sennheiser HD580, Yuin PK2
AUDIO DEVICES | Cowon D2 (4GB, Black), Creative X-Fi Elite Pro
SOLD | V-Moda Vibe
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06-10-2007, 09:30 AM
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Headphoneus Supremus
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PK2's are your best bet for earbuds at that price point. The PK2's definitely are better than the PK3's by far. The PK3's are just a great value IMO.
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Sources: Computer > Winamp > Realtek ALC889A
Portables: iPod Nano 4G (Orange), Shuffle 2G (Orange)
Speakers: Creative I-Trigue 3400
History: AKG K270 Playback, Alessandro MS1, C&C Box v2, Creative EP630, ZV:M, CrossRoads MylarOne Classic, X3, XB, Denon AH-D1000, AH-D2000, Firestone Audio Fubar II, Grado SR60, Head-Direct RE1, RE2, HiVi Swans M10, iBasso D1, D2-Viper, iPod Mini, Koss KSC22, KSC35, Meier-Audio Corda MOVE, MisterX AlienDAC, PPA, Sennheiser HD595, Shure E2C, Sony NWZ-A729, NWZ-S618, Ultrasone HFI-780, PROline 750, V-Moda Vibes, Yuin OK1, OK3, PK1, Zero 24Bit/192Khz DAC/Amp
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06-10-2007, 05:50 PM
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I haven't heard the PK3s, but the bass on my PK2s is just fine relative to my Grados.
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06-10-2007, 05:59 PM
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Would you need an amp with the PK2's in order to more bass?
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06-10-2007, 06:55 PM
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Headphoneus Supremus
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ekoshyun
Would you need an amp with the PK2's in order to more bass?
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NO - the PK2s amped doesn't really bring more bass.
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06-10-2007, 07:01 PM
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Yea, I've actually read from a few different sources that PK2's sound worse when they are amped; makes them kind of muddy sounding. I don't have an amp so I don't really care about that. I also don't know if that's true with all amps or just the ones those people were using.
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HEADPHONES | Sennheiser HD580, Yuin PK2
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06-10-2007, 07:26 PM
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Eh, my PK2s sound about the same straight out of my x50v as they do through my MINT.
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06-10-2007, 08:37 PM
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Location: Rochester NY
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the pk2's are perfect for you. check the for sale section, they may be going for cheaper.
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06-11-2007, 01:34 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lt.milo
the pk2's are perfect for you. check the for sale section, they may be going for cheaper.
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Well, I would except I need about 30 more posts until I can do anything there.
Make that 29... 
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HEADPHONES | Sennheiser HD580, Yuin PK2
AUDIO DEVICES | Cowon D2 (4GB, Black), Creative X-Fi Elite Pro
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06-11-2007, 01:46 AM
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Headphoneus Supremus
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Philly
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X2 PK2s. I sold mine, but they sound great. Buds are just too big for my ear spaces.
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DAPs: Amp3 (Pro1 and Pro2), Zune80, Sony X-1061, Sony A818 (8GB), Sansa Clip+ (8GB)/Clip v2 (1GB).
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06-11-2007, 05:27 AM
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Headphoneus Supremus
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Binghamton, NY/Bayside, NY
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ViPeRx007
Well, I would except I need about 30 more posts until I can do anything there.
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just PM the guy!
EDIT:
I love both my PK-2s and 3s. I use them more then my KSCs!!!
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06-11-2007, 05:31 AM
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PK2 highly recommended! I have the PK1 but I did hear the PK2 at The Meet and was impressed. 
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