Earbuds Round-Up
Jul 20, 2016 at 1:41 AM Post #6,782 of 75,411
 
I haven't heard all Blox models, but I own TM7 and have owned ANV3, BE3 & M2C. I'd say that all of them offer a very smooth sound and that smoothness is what defines the Blox sound for me. As the models become better they become more detailed and get a bigger soundstage. But that "Blox smoothness" is always there...

I know exactly what you mean. When I started listening to the Seahf LD-4.0 400 Ohm, I also noticed a smoothness which I never heard before. I wouldn´t wanna miss it now.
 
Jul 20, 2016 at 2:32 AM Post #6,783 of 75,411
 
 
I haven't heard all Blox models, but I own TM7 and have owned ANV3, BE3 & M2C. I'd say that all of them offer a very smooth sound and that smoothness is what defines the Blox sound for me. As the models become better they become more detailed and get a bigger soundstage. But that "Blox smoothness" is always there...

I know exactly what you mean. When I started listening to the Seahf LD-4.0 400 Ohm, I also noticed a smoothness which I never heard before. I wouldn´t wanna miss it now.

Which other earbuds you own ?
 
Jul 20, 2016 at 3:18 AM Post #6,784 of 75,411
Mojito are my favourite bud by far right now. Only issue is recessed mids. Thats where Cygnus shines. They are two completely different styles of buds.
 
Jul 20, 2016 at 3:21 AM Post #6,785 of 75,411
Mojito are my favourite bud by far right now. Only issue is recessed mids. Thats where Cygnus shines. They are two completely different styles of buds.

Try Zen 2 once and ready for a big surprise :)
 
Jul 20, 2016 at 4:12 AM Post #6,786 of 75,411
  I know exactly what you mean. When I started listening to the Seahf LD-4.0 400 Ohm, I also noticed a smoothness which I never heard before. I wouldn´t wanna miss it now.

By any chance, do you have a Zen 2 or something from VE to compare?
 
Jul 20, 2016 at 6:35 AM Post #6,788 of 75,411
 
Nope not at all. The only earbud which I have heard to give such an effect maybe the Monk+ at higher frequencies.

Well, from my experience these are Tingo TC200, Tingo TG-38s and DIY PHEB01 Dual Drivers - they all add its own reverberation to original recordings. And although it may be acceptable in "fun" earbuds like Tingo with price level up to 40 USD I really would not accept it at above 50 USD price level.
 
Jul 20, 2016 at 6:51 AM Post #6,789 of 75,411
  I bought the JiuShao E300 and received them today. They're complete garbage and a waste of money. How ClieOS rated them higher than Monk and about the same height as the Earbell will forever be a mystery to me.

  I also bought JiuShao E300 & E600 because of the Rankings, but i never used any one of them more than 2/3 times :frowning2: Completely disappointed.
 

 
I own both and whereas I agree that E300 is not good at all, E600 is completely different. JiuShao E600 is Monk, E100 and H180 level or above if you use it for dynamic rock recordings. E600 is closer to H180 overall but with stronger mids and tighter bass. If you use dynamic rock recordings like Dire Straits Money For Nothing as reference you will see how E600 shines and beats aforementioned earbuds. E600 has tight, nicely controled bass and is very dynamic earbud all in all.
 
Jul 20, 2016 at 7:33 AM Post #6,791 of 75,411
Jul 20, 2016 at 7:58 AM Post #6,793 of 75,411
anyone's thoughts on the sennheiser  mx170? they are on sale here for 8 aud from 20, and seem like a bargain, then again these are low end earbuds from a big company name and don't risk to lose much if they sound "not as good" as the more expensive earbuds like the mx985...
 
in best case scenario, they could be sennheiser's "monk earbuds", in worst, they could be a generic earbud rebranded...
 
Jul 20, 2016 at 9:56 AM Post #6,794 of 75,411
 

Great lows and mids but quite recessed highs...

 
Did you try it with the new Monk+ Foam (spongy) covers? Don't own the Zen 2, only asking because those foams add a nice bass without subduing the highs, nor affecting the clarity. Use 2 of them per side with my original Monk and it's awesome, highs don't seem recessed at all comparing to the original doughnuts and the Hiegis! Really love it!
 

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