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Sep 1, 2016 at 12:22 AM Post #9,496 of 75,859
golov17 said:
https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/aw/d/B01J9FJLMY/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?__mk_ja_JP=%E3%82%AB%E3%82%BF%E3%82%AB%E3%83%8A&qid=1472702432&sr=8-9&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=%E3%83%8A%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%82%A6%E3%82%A7%E3%83%BC%E3%83%96
 
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Both of these buds has been on my wish list since their announcement in the spring headphone festival in Japan.
According to http://www.animate-onlineshop.jp/corner/cc/nw-studio_neo/cd/365/, only 100 of each will be produce and sold (200 in total).

These earbuds are based on an animated series known as "monogatari series". These bud specifically was released in conjunction (if I am not mistaken) with the release of Kizumonogatri movie.
 
The earbud with the Cat is representative of Hanekawa Tsubasa, one of the female protagonist in the series, where she would turn into a half-cat half human due to excessive stress. 
The other red earbud in the series is representative of KissShot AcerolaOrion HeartUnderbalde (long name I know), who is a vampire.
 
Sorry if I accidentally geeked out.
 
Sep 1, 2016 at 12:30 AM Post #9,497 of 75,859
audionewbi3 said:
Both of these buds has been on my wish list since their announcement in the spring headphone festival in Japan.

According to http://www.animate-onlineshop.jp/corner/cc/nw-studio_neo/cd/365/, only 100 of each will be produce and sold (200 in total).


These earbuds are based on an animated series known as "monogatari series". These bud specifically was released in conjunction (if I am not mistaken) with the release of Kizumonogatri movie.

The earbud with the Cat is representative of Hanekawa Tsubasa, one of the female protagonist in the series, where she would turn into a half-cat half human due to excessive stress. 
The other red earbud in the series is representative of KissShot AcerolaOrion HeartUnderbalde (long name I know), who is a vampire.

Sorry if I accidentally geeked out.
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interesting story .. but what's with the sound? :grinning:
 
Sep 1, 2016 at 1:54 AM Post #9,500 of 75,859
springbay said:
  Do get the Boarseman MX98s. It's a very nice bud that is mentioned too seldom in this thread. But do your self a favor and add the Seahf LD-3.0 320 to the order as well. The price at HCK @ AE is a steal right now. Your future self will thank you. I'm on my third day with the LD-3.0 320 and still puzzled how there can be such a terrific all rounder.
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I am not really SeaHF fun I think. I own these "bug guy" products already:
Monk / TY 32
SeaHF LD 3.0 150
SeaHF Smart 1.0 320 (older Zen 1.0.)
SeaHF Smart 2.0 320
SeaHF LD 3.0 400
and from above I like Monk / TY 32 the most. From higher impendence models it would be former Zen 1.0, although I find it somehow numb and unexciting.
But I am intrigued about what you said about LD 3.0 320. Can you say why you prefer it over Boarseman MX98s or Cygnus?
 
Sep 1, 2016 at 2:35 AM Post #9,501 of 75,859
golov17 said:
https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/aw/d/B01J9FJLMY/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?__mk_ja_JP=%E3%82%AB%E3%82%BF%E3%82%AB%E3%83%8A&qid=1472702432&sr=8-9&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=%E3%83%8A%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%82%A6%E3%82%A7%E3%83%BC%E3%83%96
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I found both NW Studio and NW Studio Pro to be underwhelming. Heck, even Monk, Monk + or Ty HiZ HP32 beat those. I sold both of them...
 
Sep 1, 2016 at 2:35 AM Post #9,502 of 75,859
golov17 said:
https://www.amazon.co.jp/
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audionewbi3 said:
  Both of these buds has been on my wish list since their announcement in the spring headphone festival in Japan.
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Gentlemen, I thought we have just finished exploring China in this thread and we are in yet unexplored Indonesia presently or do we take a trip to Japan already ? :))))))))
 
Sep 1, 2016 at 2:37 AM Post #9,503 of 75,859
If you want good sounding Japanese earbuds that cost $300-400 it's better to find vintage Sony (MDR-E252, E272, E282 or E484). The really good Aiwa ones are probably more than that.
 
Sep 1, 2016 at 2:41 AM Post #9,505 of 75,859
tomasz2d said:
  I am not really SeaHF fun I think. I own these "bug guy" products already:
Monk / TY 32
SeaHF LD 3.0 150
SeaHF Smart 1.0 320 (older Zen 1.0.)
SeaHF Smart 2.0 320
SeaHF LD 3.0 400
and from above I like Monk / TY 32 the most. From higher impendence models it would be former Zen 1.0, although I find it somehow numb and unexciting.
But I am intrigued about what you said about LD 3.0 320. Can you say why you prefer it over Boarseman MX98s or Cygnus?
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WHAT? Bugguy made original Monk!
I love SeaHF LD 4.0 400 better!
 
Sep 1, 2016 at 2:43 AM Post #9,507 of 75,859
I've only heard HP-D9 of the top end ones, but HP-V9 and HP-V99 are almost legendary.

Still, the top end Sony ones are really really good and for a long time you could not find anything better (not even Yuin). Now the earbuds makers are catching upp and I think there are Chinese (and Thai and Indonesian etc) makers and DIY modders who make earbuds that sound better than the old top en Sony earbuds. A lot cheaper too...
 
Sep 1, 2016 at 2:56 AM Post #9,508 of 75,859
I love the design of the HP-V9/V99. They looks insane in a great way.
 
I wonder if this guy with a lot of HP-v151 is worth spending 15+shipping on or if it's just old junk? 16mm is a good size...
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aiwa-HP-V151-VINTAGE-In-Ear-Earbuds-Headphones-Stereo-Acoustic-Bass-Dynamic-NEW-/252507505213?hash=item3aca9ec23d:g:xf_eek:YMAAOSw7NNUF2CJ
 
Sep 1, 2016 at 2:59 AM Post #9,509 of 75,859
mock-up said:
  WHAT? Bugguy made original Monk!
I love SeaHF LD 4.0 400 better!
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OK, I did not say they are bad - I said what I like and what I dislike. It's just a matter of personal taste. Some of you may think - "But I do not care if he likes it on not - why he writes about it?" - but for me it is important because this is the only way to find our sound signature twins here, that we can follow later. So I encourage everybody to openly write about what earbuds they like and dislike.
 
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