[EISENbricher]

Guys, a small question. How would you describe Monk's sound signature? 

 

[nolife1123]

   
Thanks, I'll try to get some of those. I don't suppose there are covers that are, how to describe it, softer/thicker or fluffier? It might be that the stock covers are just kind of irritating my ears by rubbing against the skin. I also just want to buy some stuff to customize my monk, but shhhh

they're quite soft to the touch, and so thin that you can pretty much look through them, but they fit me quite nice since they're right in the middle when compared to the large stock red foamies thickness wise , I can take pictures of the two next to another if you'd like me to, so you could estimate how they'd compare to the red foamies.

 

[Braekfast]

   
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I didn't know, actually. It's embaressing how little I know about hardware and audio stuff. I mainly come here because you guys are pretty damn good at sniffing out deals and explaining why you should buy some brands and avoid others. But I can solder well enough, though its been a few years. Just need to get together the parts, what needs to go where and then I can go on an adventure. I kinda like putting things together, so I think I'll have fun even if I screw up a few times. 
 

  they're quite soft to the touch, and so thin that you can pretty much look through them, but they fit me quite nice since they're right in the middle when compared to the large stock red foamies thickness wise , I can take pictures of the two next to another if you'd like me to, so you could estimate how they'd compare to the red foamies.
 

 
Nah, you don't need to go out of your way. For that kind of price I'll just get some and see what comes from it. Thanks for offering though. 

 

[vapman]

  Guys, a small question. How would you describe Monk's sound signature? 

warm, relaxed, detailed, just the right amount of emphasis on mids. so close to the HD25 to be honest...

 

[golov17]

So I've had some time with my monks now. Absolutely great, even in the train I can get decent enough bass. The only thing that's a bit less is the foam covers that came with it. I think they're either too thick or too thin, because they kind of irritate my ears, I think. Could any of you reccomend me some aftermarket covers, so I can try out something different? 

Also, @monk v3, I think the monks are fine the way they are, but I'd maybe like to see something from lee in between the monk and the asura. Something around 25-30 that would absolutely kill the portapro's in their price category. But the monks are already doing a good job at that, so I can't complain ;P

http://m.shenzhenaudio.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=Hiegi

 

[vapman]

Paid 5 hours ago for 5x monk and 1x asura 2.0. They just shipped!
 
Quote:

http://m.shenzhenaudio.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=Hiegi

rubber or foam?

 

[golov17]

rubber or foam?

foams

 

[vapman]

The only rubber rings I could find on Aliexpress were $6 for a single set! and had a lot of not so great reviews.
 
i ended up spending $17 to get 5 sets sent here from the UK sennheiser spare parts store which is the only place that seems to carry them - 7.5gbp shipping on a 5gbp product! argh lol
 
http://headphonespares.sennheiser.co.uk/portable-headphones/mx-980/ear-adapter-rings-black-10-pieces.html
 

 

[RedJohn456]

  The only rubber rings I could find on Aliexpress were $6 for a single set! and had a lot of not so great reviews.
 
i ended up spending $17 to get 5 sets sent here from the UK sennheiser spare parts store which is the only place that seems to carry them - 7.5gbp shipping on a 5gbp product! argh lol
 
http://headphonespares.sennheiser.co.uk/portable-headphones/mx-980/ear-adapter-rings-black-10-pieces.html
 

Oh man I think VE is readying some sort of accessory package including premium rubber rims which you can buy separately. I think if you already own a zen, if you get a monk or something they will throw in the accessory pack for free, which itself will cost similar or same as the monk I think.

 

[vapman]

 
Oh man I think VE is readying some sort of accessory package including premium rubber rims which you can buy separately. I think if you already own a zen, if you get a monk or something they will throw in the accessory pack for free, which itself will cost similar or same as the monk I think.

I just bought 5x monk and 1x asura earlier today, i'd be ecstatic if someting like that was in the box but not getting my hopes up. Worst case scenario I have 5 more sets of rubber rings to use. Don't know why but lately the foams have been driving me mad haha so I think I'll be happy to get them.
 
I hope you're right though because whenever I lose these 5 I hope it's not as hard to get others!

 

[EISENbricher]

 
warm, relaxed, detailed, just the right amount of emphasis on mids. so close to the HD25 to be honest...

Great. My impressions are exactly same. Was just double checking. 

 

[DanBa]

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge smartphone, XMOS USB 384K/32bit DAC / amp, VE Monk:
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/digital-source/241156-new-async-xmos-384k-32bit-pcm5102-dac-ebay.html
http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs
 
96 kHz file > USB Audio Player PRO (UAPP) running on Galaxy S7 Edge > 96 kHz PCM audio stream >> USB OTG cable >> XMOS USB 384K/32bit DAC / amp >> VE Monk
 

 

[zhibli06]

playing with these bad boys~
 

 

[vapman]

  playing with these bad boys~
 

 
hehe.... just what i like to see!!

 

[justvinh]

Guys how do they sound straight out of iphone 6?