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Earbud buyer's guide, feat. TM5, OK1, PK1, ATH-CM700, OK2, K319, OK3, PK3, PK2
Dec 29, 2009 at 5:39 PM Post #76 of 226
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K319 is $45 and Yuin PK1 $160
Thanks


K319 for 45$... 60$... where are you guys looking at? Can't find them at this price around here...?
 
Dec 29, 2009 at 7:10 PM Post #78 of 226
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AKG 319 available for £24.95 in the U.K
AKG K319 EARPHONES - available from Superfi UK Visit http://www.superfi.co.uk/index.cfm/page/moreinfo.cfm/product_id/5587 for details



Thx a lot Akash!

Update: for uk buyer only, they do not seem to export in North America/Canada
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Dec 29, 2009 at 8:03 PM Post #79 of 226
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Thx a lot Akash!

Update: for uk buyer only, they do not seem to export in North America/Canada
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If you really want them: AKG K319, I can buy them for you and ship them to America, but obviously you'll have to pay me for shipping too
 
Dec 29, 2009 at 9:04 PM Post #80 of 226
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Originally Posted by Akash /img/forum/go_quote.gif
If you really want them: AKG K319, I can buy them for you and ship them to America, but obviously you'll have to pay me for shipping too


I sent you an email... thx for your offer!
 
Dec 31, 2009 at 12:17 AM Post #81 of 226
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[size=medium]Background play[/size]

This is very underrated and misunderstood category. Many pursue the best SQ while choosing an earbud primarily for background use indeed. Later they find themselves unsatisfied. What is the heck? Background listening has its own specific:
  1. It is often quiet. Otherwise, loud music will detract you from reading at home or monitoring the traffic around you at the street. So headphone should play well at low volumes. Typically, it has to have emphasized bass and treble.
  2. SQ should NOT be very good, neither in terms of accuracy nor in terms of fun. Otherwise the music will involve you, detracting your attention off your primary task (say reading or writing).
  3. SQ should not be bad at the same time. Crappy sound does also detract, especially if you are audiophile (are not you?). I prefer silence to any offensively sounding gear.
  4. Sound should be comfortable and relaxed, say warm, without too many details, dynamics and so on.

These requirements are not easy to meet and I know few cans which do that well – MDR-F1, Koss UR-40 and …

PK2! It is the clear winner in background category, both for walks and reading/writing.


Quality piece of writing! I am insta buying these buds
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and might finally end my quest into head-fi. This is precisely what I want in audio listening.

Though I do have one question: How come the PK2 are called the "background buds" and also called "analytic". Does seem like the opposite to me. Because I hate sibilance and poorly pronounced "sshh" and "tthh" and I am afraid an analytical bud might reveal those too much. Would the PK2 synergize well with the iPod classic 7th gen?
 
Dec 31, 2009 at 3:26 AM Post #83 of 226
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How come the PK2 are called the "background buds" and also called "analytic". Does seem like the opposite to me. Because I hate sibilance and poorly pronounced "sshh" and "tthh" and I am afraid an analytical bud might reveal those too much. Would the PK2 synergize well with the iPod classic 7th gen?


I do not know about this synergy. RE: "analytic" - who called PK2 so?
 
Dec 31, 2009 at 10:16 AM Post #85 of 226
Are you telepath? I am reviewing some new earbuds indeed. They beat OK2 and CM700 and have unique sound sig with luxury bass. More later.
 
Dec 31, 2009 at 1:48 PM Post #86 of 226
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I do not know about this synergy. RE: "analytic" - who called PK2 so?


I based that statement on the different opinions in this topic: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f103/y...d-help-422250/

I am stilling leaning more to PK2 than PK3 probably because they are expensiver... But also I mostly listen to voices and PK2 seems to be good at that regardless!
 
Dec 31, 2009 at 4:25 PM Post #87 of 226
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Are you telepath? I am reviewing some new earbuds indeed. They beat OK2 and CM700 and have unique sound sig with luxury bass. More later.


kostalex, are these new buds low impedence, how are they comparing to ok1 in term of sq and soundstadge, are they as comfortable as yuin buds? i need to make a urgent decision.
 
Dec 31, 2009 at 10:19 PM Post #88 of 226
I am not sure on impedence. Sensitivity is high, they sound well with no amp. OK1 is better in terms of overall SQ, soundstage size is on par. Comfort is the same to PK series and better than OK series.
 
Jan 1, 2010 at 1:16 AM Post #89 of 226
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I am not sure on impedence. Sensitivity is high, they sound well with no amp. OK1 is better in terms of overall SQ, soundstage size is on par. Comfort is the same to PK series and better than OK series.



So when we're gona know the name of these earbuds?
 
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