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Aug 4, 2016 at 12:02 PM Post #7,726 of 75,213
Is there a way to distinguish LD-3.0 400 Ohm from LD-4.0 400 Ohm visually? If yes, what are the differences?
cables:
3.0
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4.0
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Aug 4, 2016 at 12:17 PM Post #7,729 of 75,213
  Yes, but I think both models have creme braided cables, so how to distinguish them? Can you show it on pictures if it can be recognizable at all?


The 3.0 has a black ring at the back end of the connector, the 4.0 a white ring.
 
Aug 4, 2016 at 12:31 PM Post #7,731 of 75,213
  I am afraid in Bhiner order combination works only within one cart. So you can order from different TaoBao sellers but when you finalize your cart - it is closed. They accept returns only for damaged or incorrect products. When products arrive to their warehouse they unpack it and take photos - you can review these photos on their web service and if something is wrong you can tell them to send it back but you have to be quick and do it in 3 days time. Some TaoBao stores of interest:
Rose Technology, FARERL, DaiK (wooden earbuds), TYEarphone Association, SeaHF, ERQU, So called "black horse ES series"

this is really helpful, thank you and bookmarked! 
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  So guys, here are my first impressions of the last of my Seahf earbuds I´ve had yet to hear: The LD-3.0 400 Ohm.
 
vapman wrote, that he´s missing his 3.0 400 Ohm, and I think I understand why, even though the sound signature as a whole is a mixed bag for me.
 
The 3.0 has the most intimate sound signature of all Seahf imo. It blows up the sound, which brings the music and vocals real close, so it seems the singer is singing just for you, or if its a band, that you would be right there jamming with them. I also became aware that when listening with other earbuds, most vocals sound as if the singer would be just head and mouth. Not with the 3.0 400 Ohm. With them, you hear the whole body resonating with the vocals. So goosebumps guaranteed with love songs. 
The 3.0 has a deep reaching bass, too. It´s not as good in quality as it is with the 4.0 400 Ohm, let alone the Smart 2.0 320 Ohm, or as powerful, thunderous and growling as the 3.0 320 Ohm, but having been to a lot of live concerts, I´d say it´s the most authentic. It goes quite deep, sounds bloomy, sometimes boomy, but the ultimate power is lacking.
The most problematic topic are the highs. They can sound shiny and sparkly with the best recordings, but with average quality recordings, they sound raw and digital. That´s also the problem with the sound of the 3.0 as a whole. If you don´t feed it high quality stuff, it quickly just sounds too boomy, or the music turns into a wall of sound, with all instruments clustered together.
So, just like with the Smart 1.0 320 Ohm, you have to be picky with the choice of your music when listening with the 3.0 400 Ohm, which is a big minus for me personally. But then, Fleetwood Mac´s "Rumours" never sounded so intimate, and one of my all time favourites "Alan´s Psychedelic Breakfast" from Pink Floyd´s "Atom Heart Mother" never sounded like I would be sitting next to Alan, watching as he makes and eats his breakfast right in front of me.....
Where would I put the 3.0 in my ranking list? Right now, after only a few hours, there
 
1. Smart 2.0 320 Ohm
2. LD-3.0 320 Ohm
3. Smart 1.0 320 Ohm
4. LD-3.0 400 Ohm
5. LD-3.0 150 Ohm
6. LD-4.0 400 Ohm
 
Now, don´t take this as a ranking from best to worst. Every one of these earbuds has it´s character, and I like them all. 
The big soundstage, the flow, the balanced and analog sounding quality of the LD-4.0 400 Ohm has to be heard to be acknowledged. The attack, speed, and powerful bass of the LD-3.0 150 Ohm is great for a lot of jazz and rock music. The LD-3.0 400 Ohm can make the music very personal and intimate. And if you want a completely different sound experience from what you know, listen to the Smart 1.0 320 Ohm. King of bass and emotions is the Ld-3.0 320 Ohm for me. Last but not least, the Smart 2.0 320 Ohm ticks all my boxes.

Thanks a lot sir! this is really a nice guide for someone who are new to Seahf earbuds 
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I will wait for my Zen to arrive first and if I like its sound signature, I will go venturing Seahf earbuds 
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for now I just putting Seahf LD-3.0 320 Ohm and Smart 2.0 to my wishlist~
 
Aug 4, 2016 at 1:04 PM Post #7,735 of 75,213
Woohoo! Hifi Noise Cancelling Bass! :stuck_out_tongue:

Now, what the heck, is that Sennheiser brand name doing on that earbud? This is not only against Aliexpress rules but can potencially cause some very unpleasent problems for buyer if the package is inspected by customs officer. There was no Sennheiser logo on original seller's pictures.
 
Aug 4, 2016 at 3:15 PM Post #7,736 of 75,213
  Now, what the heck, is that Sennheiser brand name doing on that earbud? This is not only against Aliexpress rules but can potencially cause some very unpleasent problems for buyer if the package is inspected by customs officer. There was no Sennheiser logo on original seller's pictures.

 
Yeah, I have had a few pairs like this as well from Taobao.  Clearly fake Sennheiser, but they all sounded good and I was not buying a Sennheiser earbud anyways.  
 
Does not bother me, but I can totally see how it could confuse and upset other buyers.  A lot of these companies will either photograph them in a way so that the logo does not show, or just Photoshop it off.

I bought a earphone case once, I thought it was plain black.  However it had a huge fake Beats logo, I was not too happy and got a refund.
 
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Aug 4, 2016 at 3:39 PM Post #7,737 of 75,213
  Now, what the heck, is that Sennheiser brand name doing on that earbud? This is not only against Aliexpress rules but can potencially cause some very unpleasent problems for buyer if the package is inspected by customs officer. There was no Sennheiser logo on original seller's pictures.


Mine are out for delivery still, however even though I didn't see the Sennheiser name anywhere on the T-Music page, they did say it was MX500 based.
 
How much of that is true, who will ever know? Safer to assume it isn't.
 
One has to wonder about logos being put on fakes - there is always backlash 100% of the time until the same product is released without the fake logo. Yet they keep pumping out fake logo stuff, get yelled at by their customers, and the cycle repeats.... not just headphones.
 
Aug 4, 2016 at 4:13 PM Post #7,739 of 75,213
Is the Ting worth it?

 
Ting is great IMO.  Seems you are collecting the best of the best.  I highly recommend adding it to your growing inventory.
 
Smooth Neutral Signature, bass is present, but not elevated.  
 
Aug 4, 2016 at 4:19 PM Post #7,740 of 75,213
  Does not bother me, but I can totally see how it could confuse and upset other buyers.  A lot of these companies will either photograph them in a way so that the logo does not show, or just Photoshop it off.

 
Yes, undesirable aesthetics is one side of a coin but other side is law infringement when somebody receives counterfeit goods in import package. EU and US law is very strickt in this area. I think in US you can at least bring in one counterfeit product at a time without any consequences but what if you order more then one piece for your family or friends. In EU it can be treated as import for non-personal usage and buyer can be penalized or even put on trial. And anti-counterfeiting law is even more strict in France and Italy (tourists beware!) where buyer can be prosecuted for buying counterfeit goods straight away together with seller. So Aliexpress seller that stealthily sends counterfeit product can do a lot of harm to unaware and in fact innocent buyer.
 

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