[2021 Update] Venture Electronics (VE) Monk V2, Monk Plus & Monk Go: a $5 earbud that taking the world by storm!!!

[Hawaiibadboy]

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[vapman]

If you find yourself using them a lot, you might get the zen 2.0 eventually, and the bass is way huger and the stage as well. I'm using mine right now! it's bigger than the 90ex -> 7550 difference IMO (the relative improvement between the monk and zen)

 

[audio123]

 
 
 
Thank you awesome Monk people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Te covers sealed my ears for the 1st time ever really with my ex1000 and just ....awesome

 
Review will be coming soon just because your awesome covers just upped my sony collection seals.
 
The Monks ....LOVE the cable. I'm old school and separate L&R cables is cool. Bass is big and stage is too. Gonna like these!

wow ex1000 with the sleeves

 

[Codrin Dinu]

I know i'm in a minority here, but i really don't see what's so special about these Monks. Got a pair of the original ones and they sound plasticky and hollow, not to mention the horrendous discomfort of fitting them.
 
I don't get how people can compare them to headphones that cost more than 20$, is this some kind of a joke?  That's about the value i would see them in the max 20$ range. Now, don't get me wrong - they are not bad, especially for 5$, but come on... I don't know what do you people had listen to before, but all my gear is better than these. Actually, all headphones and in-ears i ever had are better than the Monks, maybe except for the included earbuds that came with the old phones. 
 
You all say best 8$ ever spent, i say 8$ wasted. I doubt i will ever try the Monk+. Eventually, you get what you pay for. 
 
I respect that VE has tried to make something interesting, but, these to me are meh. 

 

[golov17]

I know i'm in a minority here, but i really don't see what's so special about these Monks. Got a pair of the original ones and they sound plasticky and hollow, not to mention the horrendous discomfort of fitting them.

I don't get how people can compare them to headphones that cost more than 20$, is this some kind of a joke?  That's about the value i would see them in the max 20$ range. Now, don't get me wrong - they are not bad, especially for 5$, but come on... I don't know what do you people had listen to before, but all my gear is better than these. Actually, all headphones and in-ears i ever had are better than the Monks, maybe except for the included earbuds that came with the old phones. 

You all say best 8$ ever spent, i say 8$ wasted. I doubt i will ever try the Monk+. Eventually, you get what you pay for. 

I respect that VE has tried to make something interesting, but, these to me are meh. 

Our condolences to you for embezzlement of $ 8, but what you wrote it? Share alternative for people matching the value in this form factor and prices, lol

 

[Codrin Dinu]

Our condolences to you for embezzlement of $ 8, but what you wrote it? Share alternative for people matching the value in this form factor and prices, lol

 
Sorry if you took it personal. This is the VE thread, and i own a VE Monk, so like the hundreds of people who shared their positive experience about this product, I believe that neutral or negative opinions should be shared as well. 
 
It;s not about the 8$, it's about the surreal magical hype that surrounds these earbuds, and I just can't see it.
 
As far as comparisons go, KZ Hds1 are more enjoyable, comfortable and roughly the same price point. 

 

[golov17]

Lol(2) iem vs earbuds?? Really?

 

[peter123]

Man, I'm really feeling lucky that I don't have the need to say that something is better than something else all the time. To me saying that about different earphones/IEM's /headphones is like saying it about food, like pasta is better than pizza and I'm lucky to enjoy most food (and it shows )as well as both the Monks.

Codrin Dinu
You're obviously trolling but I'll play along for while. First of all you said it yourself they don't fit you and with no proper fit no proper sound. Second of all your bitterness towards everyone else that enjoys them (and that is indeed most of the people that have tried them) is fascinating and the fact that you believe that they're all wrong and you're right is even more so. Be a man/woman and take that $8 loss and move on.

 

[Codrin Dinu]

better alternative imho.
 
I understand that you are shocked and offended that someone dared to bash the earbuds you so proudly appreciate, but tastes are not debatable. Like i said before, it's not about the money. Most likely the hype raised my expectations too high, and well - it is what it is. 
 
I would try out a VE iem when and if they would come up with something with a decent price. 

 

[lookingforIEMs]

better alternative imho.

I understand that you are shocked and offended that someone dared to bash the earbuds you so proudly appreciate, but tastes are not debatable. Like i said before, it's not about the money. Most likely the hype raised my expectations too high, and well - it is what it is. 

I would try out a VE iem when and if they would come up with something with a decent price. 

Fit is imperative to sound dude. It always is. If you don't get the right fit you won't get the right sound.


Which is why I'm still waiting on my local contact to stitch me up with a set of expansion pack. Without it I have to press the buds into my ears to "enjoy" them. Not much of enjoyment there.

 

[golov17]

dude, we do not hurt, it's stupid, lover IEMs did not know how "to cook" earbuds, to express dissatisfaction with the poor fit, etc. and etc. More like what you are offended by what others rejoice. Go to the thread IEMs there is a lot of choice, much more than in earbuds, IMHO

 

[zhibli06]

  I know i'm in a minority here, but i really don't see what's so special about these Monks. Got a pair of the original ones and they sound plasticky and hollow, not to mention the horrendous discomfort of fitting them.
 
I don't get how people can compare them to headphones that cost more than 20$, is this some kind of a joke?  That's about the value i would see them in the max 20$ range. Now, don't get me wrong - they are not bad, especially for 5$, but come on... I don't know what do you people had listen to before, but all my gear is better than these. Actually, all headphones and in-ears i ever had are better than the Monks, maybe except for the included earbuds that came with the old phones. 
 
You all say best 8$ ever spent, i say 8$ wasted. I doubt i will ever try the Monk+. Eventually, you get what you pay for. 
 
I respect that VE has tried to make something interesting, but, these to me are meh. 

Thank you so much for your post, now I gotta to show off my customer service.
 
And this apply to all head-fi users, it is a 5usd earbud or 8usd shipped
 
if u and anybody like think it is 8usd wasted, contact me on AE, and show me a proof of them completely smashed 
 
and I will give u a full refund.
 
And do not think for a sec that I will sell u anything ever again, can't have u waste ur hard-earned USD ~
 
Take ur business somewhere else plz
 
Cheers 
 
Lee

 

[peter123]

better alternative imho.

I understand that you are shocked and offended that someone dared to bash the earbuds you so proudly appreciate, but tastes are not debatable. Like i said before, it's not about the money. Most likely the hype raised my expectations too high, and well - it is what it is. 

I would try out a VE iem when and if they would come up with something with a decent price. 

If the loss of $8 is a big deal to you I'd suggest considering a different hobby.

If earbuds don't fit you I'd suggest not buying any.

If you've got a problem with people enjoying something that you don't like I'd suggest to stay away from public forums on the Internet.

Life is full of wonderful choices

 

[golov17]

Great Out from earbuds themes

 

[Brooko]

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Everyone is entitled to an opinion gentlemen.  And just because it differs to ones own does not mean the person is trolling.