Thanks! These are generic mmcx connectors, though the stock connectors would look best. I broke one of the stock mmcx when trying to remove it from a different cable :sweat_smile:. Here are the connectors I'm currently using. The quality is only decent but they fit the shell's stem width well. I...

@rprodrigues @jeejack thanks! Couldn't have done it without this great thread.

I'm a big fan of these open-back metal shells from NSC. Has anyone else given them a try? https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001773416768.html?mp=1 They're not cheap (~15USD) but IMO they greatly improve sound quality when compared to MX500 shells. They have a wider soundstage, deeper bass...

You know, I'll probably end up recabling one of my vidos and send that as well. It's so cheap I might as well let him choose! Thank you for the suggestions, it's a big help. I've got the 32ohm N52 drivers that I may revisit as well.

I'm going to try this right now. Thanks for the tips on tuning. One of the 32ohm red dot buds has foams (not sure if on driver or inner shell) and a 1mm hole drilled in the back of the shell - the mids on these are definitely suffering. These metal shells arrived yesterday; I'll probably try the...

They're not bad, just not as good as the titanium version or higher ohm drivers. Solid bass but bleeds into mids, less detailed sound, okay soundstage. It may just need more tuning, but tbh I'm not sure how to improve it.

Dang it. NSC store states the 130 ohm is playable straight from a phone... It seemed too good to be true but I had to ask lol. I guess I'll have to play around with the 32 ohm red dot more. Could you recommend a tuning setup to improve sound quality with the red dots? Seems like mids are the...

So the 15.4mm 130ohm Bery driver is well regarded on here, but can it shine without an external amp? I want to gift some high quality buds to my dad and he only has an iPhone 10 and apple dongle. I planned on sending him a pair made with a 32 ohm red dot driver but I'm not satisfied with its...

Interesting, so as long as I'm consistent with which side is ground/positive then it's okay? Well that's easy 😁. Thanks for the info.

Alright, I've got a basic question for you all. Just got these red dot 32 ohm drivers but I'm not sure which side is positive. I know that it normally is on the side with the dot but these are on the opposite side compared to my other earbud drivers. So this doesn't happen the future, could...

I've been wondering this same question! I hear clear plastic is often inferior to opaque but am not sure why. Would love to hear someones input on this.

Thanks for the info. I'd prefer not to ship via 3rd party but I might go this route if there's nothing else. It's too bad nsc doesn't sell them.

Is the pk1 150ohm "red film" still available on aliX? I've been searching around but it looks like everyone is sold out. I spoke to a couple sellers and they don't know when or if they'll have it again. Truly dark days indeed.

I thought your username looked familiar! I saw your post about the rear bass vent mod a couple months back. I gave it a try on my 32ohm Ti drivers and I enjoy the sound sig more now, thanks man. I used a 1mm eyelet in place of the rivet and it worked quite well. Reduced cavity size via memory...