[Tayyab Pirzada]

Hey everyone,
 
For what it's worth, I just created a petition for Astell & Kern to make a new firmware update ASAP for the AK Jr. to once and for all solve the lag issue. Please sign it and share it. It's better than doing nothing I guess.
 
https://www.change.org/p/astell-kern-astell-kern-provide-ak-jr-with-firmware-update-asap?recruiter=10944278&utm_source=share_for_starters&utm_medium=copyLink
 
P.S. I also tweeted the link to the petition directly to their company's Twitter account, so they will have seen it hopefully

 

[golov17]

Hey everyone,

For what it's worth, I just created a petition for Astell & Kern to make a new firmware update ASAP for the AK Jr. to once and for all solve the lag issue. Please sign it and share it. It's better than doing nothing I guess.

https://www.change.org/p/astell-kern-astell-kern-provide-ak-jr-with-firmware-update-asap?recruiter=10944278&utm_source=share_for_starters&utm_medium=copyLink

P.S. I also tweeted the link to the petition directly to their company's Twitter account, so they will have seen it hopefully

you contacted with Alex An?

 

[Tayyab Pirzada]

you contacted with Alex An?

Can you message me Alex An's Facebook URL? I can't find Alex on Facebook...

 

[audio123]

yuin pk3 is on massdrop
 
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/yuin-pk3

 

[golov17]

Can you message me Alex An's Facebook URL? I can't find Alex on Facebook...

https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000854347138&tsid=0.6508065559901297&source=typeahead

 

[audio123]

@golov17 is yuin pk2 a good upgrade over vemonk/monk+ ?

 

[golov17]

@golov17
is yuin pk2 a good upgrade over vemonk/monk+ ?

is difficult to answer unequivocally, they have a different signature sound, the size of the driver and the resistance, maybe better buy Cygnus, and even better Edimun. IMHO

 

[audio123]

is difficult to answer unequivocally, they have a different signature sound, the size of the driver and the resistance, maybe better buy Cygnus, and even better Edimun. IMHO

thanks a lot for your suggestion!

 

[Tayyab Pirzada]

Cygnus and Edimun are both good. I just can't stand the Edifier housing for my ears. They hurt with long listening sessions. So I returned my Edifiers and am not sure that I will get Edimun due to this reason. Cygnus is however the most comfortable bud I've ever listened to. I love it.

 

[kinetic758]

Assuming price is not a factor, what are considered the best earbuds for use WITHOUT an amplifier? I intend to use these at work, plugged into my phone (Galaxy S6).

I currently have a Cygnus and MrZ Ting on order.

I've read through much of this thread, but I know some of these earbuds are hard to find now and/or need amplification. Thanks in advance.

 

[golov17]

Assuming price is not a factor, what are considered the best earbuds for use WITHOUT an amplifier? I intend to use these at work, plugged into my phone (Galaxy S6).

I currently have a Cygnus and MrZ Ting on order.

I've read through much of this thread, but I know some of these earbuds are hard to find now and/or need amplification. Thanks in advance.

Edimun 32 Ohm, very nice without amp, IMHO

 

[Tayyab Pirzada]

Assuming price is not a factor, what are considered the best earbuds for use WITHOUT an amplifier? I intend to use these at work, plugged into my phone (Galaxy S6).

I currently have a Cygnus and MrZ Ting on order.

I've read through much of this thread, but I know some of these earbuds are hard to find now and/or need amplification. Thanks in advance.

Best earbuds without an amplifier means you would have to look for earbuds that are low-impedence and can be driven without use of an amp.
 
"Best" depends on your preferred sound signature. I don't know myself since I still have to test many that I have ordered, but based on what I've heard, the best warm low-impedence earbuds would probably be Sennheiser MX985 while the best cold low-impedence earbuds would probably be the Rose Technology Mojito. And the "warmest" (but not "best warm") earbuds with most sub-bass that are low-impedence (although earbuds in general lack sub-bass compared to IEM's) would probably to my knowledge be the Ostry KC08. The "coldest" low-impedence earbud I am not sure. 
 
Everything is relative of course, and based on subjective preference though.
 
The above reccomendations are assuming price is not a factor, since I have listed some really pricey buds...

 

[kinetic758]

Edimun 32 Ohm, very nice without amp, IMHO

Thank you. I will do some research on these!

 

[kinetic758]

Best earbuds without an amplifier means you would have to look for earbuds that are low-impedence and can be driven without use of an amp.

"Best" depends on your preferred sound signature. I don't know myself since I still have to test many that I have ordered, but based on what I've heard, the best warm low-impedence earbuds would probably be Sennheiser MX985 while the best cold low-impedence earbuds would probably be the Rose Technology Mojito. And the "warmest" (but not "best warm") earbuds with most sub-bass that are low-impedence (although earbuds in general lack sub-bass compared to IEM's) would probably to my knowledge be the Ostry KC08. The "coldest" low-impedence earbud I am not sure. 

Everything is relative of course, and based on subjective preference though.

The above reccomendations are assuming price is not a factor, since I have listed some really pricey buds...

Thanks for the recommendations. I tend to like a sound signature that's slightly North of neutral (touch of warmth). This is for my 2 channel, non-earphone setup, but I'm assuming the same would apply for earbuds.

 

[Tayyab Pirzada]

Thanks for the recommendations. I tend to like a sound signature that's slightly North of neutral (touch of warmth). This is for my 2 channel, non-earphone setup, but I'm assuming the same would apply for earbuds.

Then you will probably love the Rose Mojito, although it is quite expensive, if you're into neutral sound. If touch of warmth is what you're after, Edimun or Sennheiser MX985 are great. I personally am not into the housing of the Edimun though (it hurts my ears after a while), but to each their own.