[AkashS04]

Anyone try these Seahf F32??
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/201...32814353873.html?spm=2114.13010608.0.0.kTUeVT

Find very sexy the transparent one with silver plated cable and take the plunge. Very curious about these beauties with great looking L cable!

Transparent one looks really sexy. I agree with you. Looks White (or Silver) is having same cable as well. Do you have any idea about sound stage for Transparent one? Any one has reviewed them?

 

[ctaxxxx]

I agree, I would love to know the difference as well. I wish I could get my hands on a zen 1.

There is someone that is trying to sell them HERE.

 

[slappypete]

There is someone that is trying to sell them HERE.

Thanks! I just sent a pm to the seller.

 

[knudsen]

I don't doubt your sincerity, but I doubt anyone can tell the difference between most cables or (solder used) in a blind A<->B test, except in extreme cases. The diameter of the cable matters, since thinner had more resistance, higher Ohms. If you can point to any peer reviewed data proving your belief I'd love to see it. A decent cable, like the thick copper cable used in a Monk+ is more than adequate. You can use a $100 silver cable but the electrons don't care.

I agree that A/B-testing cables would be extremely difficult to get right. The brain is not developed for judging small differences in sound with seconds, minutes or even years in between. Therefore I suggest (if possible) to put the 2 pairs of buds on a splitter, 1 bud from each pair in each ear and running some sweeps 20-20000hz. Thats one of the things the brain is developed for - judging if the lion will attack from the left or the right. Or locating the sirens.

That's what I did with a recabled and an original Vido, and there was a big difference (especially in subbass), far beyond reasonable doubt (no-one would not be able to hear this). Unfortunately in this case I cannot conclude it was the cable, as they sounded different to begin with - which I still expect was because of the mic-cable, but I cannot know for sure.

Anyway I believe thats the way to go. Then one can say if it matters if its not possible to identify in an A/B-test, which for me it does. Just knowing that I've tested it to be better to my tastes is a good feeling.

 

[golov17]

DRIVERS PICS

Spoiler

Shozy BK

Senn mx880

Powerbeats Dual Driver

EPK1

ATH CM700Ti

Mrice e100

VE Zen

FAAEAL 64 V1

VE ZEN 2.0

AUGLAMOUR & CYGNUS

TY 32 V1

Qian25

SeaHF LD3.0 400

Senn mx980

**** Tank

Передняя крышка MX500, she3800, mx980

 

[slappypete]

@golov17 thanks a bunch for posting those photos. Very interesting, especially the zen 1 photos. The drivers in the zen 1 do look very similar, if not identical to the 320 ohm driver in the TY-Hi-Z HP320M and Seahf Smart 1, but the foam arrangement is completely different. I just bought a zen 1 in the buy and sell section. When they come in I will take some measurements and since I have extra tuning foam here I may mess around with the TY and Seahf a bit to see if I can turn one of them into a Zen 1.

 

[boblauer]

Thank you. What would you suggest for $120 for a warm, detailed sound with a bit of sub bass?

And if I order a balanced Stardust/BK do I need a balanced amp to use it? I see it can come with a balanced adapter? Wouldn't that defeat the purpose of being balanced because its still ending in a 3.5mm???

There's yes and no answer to this, sorry sounds evasive. I look at it this way, you can use it with multiple sources so it's a win for that but the best environment would be straight balanced source with balanced plug. IMO balanced does not make a monumental jump out of your seats difference. I enjoy a balanced output but would not say it's something I always strive to find or require.

 

[WayTooCrazy]

@golov17 You sir, have killed my "dial-up" connection. Though, great pictures!

 

[golov17]

@golov17 You sir, have killed my "dial-up" connection. Though, great pictures!

Sorry about spoiler )) corrected

 

[WayTooCrazy]

Sorry about spoiler )) corrected

I was saying it tongue in cheek. 56kbps is BOSS... so I'm good.

 

[AkashS04]

Big thank for your interesting toughs, as I never try to change cable for earbud I might wait to have a broken pair before using the broken cables collection for good, perhaps I will be less obsess to change my Kossportapro cable if it do not improve sound (really like the sound already!).
Personally, with iem, sometime I find the silver plated cable give little more brightness and impact , will do real comparaison to be more objective.

So, for earbud I like great cable, not the big black one like with the TY 32ohm, the Musicmaker earbud cable are always nice for example and at good sub-40$ price. I feel I can pay 10$ extra for great construction, big plastic housing isn't really my cup of tea neither, but YES sound is number 1 interest so if we can get incredible sound for 5$ I can deal with this, but would rather pay a little extra for same earbud with better cable.

Now, I look at these and wonder if any of you have heard them? It's call the **** Tank and seller tell me it have a soundstage as big than the Mrz Tomohawk. Cable and metal housing look nice, i'm tempted.
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/pr...32815205964.html?spm=2114.12010615.0.0.AqRDRp

Mrz are the only to give me a WOW effect, with other earbuds I feel sound is always congested, Grado Sr60 like, in your face and punchy etc but still too much in your face and lack air between instrument separation.

I have couple of broken pairs and I've been lazy to throw them away. :|

 

[DBaldock9]

I really like how my VE Asura 2.0 (2.5TRRS) earbuds sound, but I'd like to swap out the slightly short black cable, and re-wire them with the longer VE Espresso (2.5TRRS) cable that I've got. (I'll order another VE Espresso (2.5TRRS) cable. )

BUT --- I don't want to damage them.

So, for those in the know, do the fronts of the Asura 2.0 pop off easily, or are they glued securely?

Thanks for any info!

 

[golov17]

I really like how my VE Asura 2.0 (2.5TRRS) earbuds sound, but I'd like to swap out the slightly short black cable, and re-wire them with the longer VE Espresso (2.5TRRS) cable that I've got. (I'll order another VE Espresso (2.5TRRS) cable. )

BUT --- I don't want to damage them.

So, for those in the know, do the fronts of the Asura 2.0 pop off easily, or are they glued securely?

Thanks for any info!

Easy

 

[WayTooCrazy]

Does that not change their "tuning" by putting foams behind the drivers? Might they be "boomier", or do they sound better with their rear waves being diffused? Interesting concept.

 

[noknok23]

@cigarello Shozy BK being very transparent, it needs an impeccable source to shine imo. And when you are looking for the best dap, you'll see that it often has balanced output...