[fredhubbard2]

finally got my first pair of Monks (plus)
 
how exactly do these sound so good ?!
 
putting my IEMs to one side for a bit

 

[Incuriousity]

Mine hadn't arrive yet

Really eager to compare Monk Plus with my ATH IM50.

 

[moedawg140]

Just got in my two Monk Plus Candy Edition's!
 
Preliminary evaluation is very positive.
 
My advice: if you can obtain them, obtain them. 
 
Cheers, and have a great week everyone. 

 

[danmlr]

I only have about an hour or so of listening time. 
 
I'm still trying to optimize fit with the standard r/b foamies. It's really impressive that they can both sound so good and so different with and without the foam covers.
 
VE has a right to be proud. This is an outstanding set of earbuds. 

 

[waynes world]

  I only have about an hour or so of listening time. 
 
I'm still trying to optimize fit with the standard r/b foamies. It's really impressive that they can both sound so good and so different with and without the foam covers.
 
VE has a right to be proud. This is an outstanding set of earbuds. 

 
If you haven't already done so, make sure to try the double thin foams on each bud.

 

[Jcee]

Just received my candy monks and a pair of regular smoke blacks, e-packet is ridiculously fast, I wish the other stuff I order from China can arrive this quick.
 
I experienced some problems with the monk+'s though.
 
1. Time seems to fly by. Just a couple songs usually ends up becoming a couple hours.
 
2. I haven't used my other headphones and earbuds for a long time.

 

[danmlr]

   
If you haven't already done so, make sure to try the double thin foams on each bud.

Really? I listened to M+ without any foams on briefly, and the treble was far more forward. Adding a pair of foams balances the sound out a bit, making them a little 'darker' although not dark overall. 
 
I also angle the cable at about 135 degrees downward and that seems to be a really good position for sound quality. Having said that, I like how the M+ sounds both with and without  foamies. 
 
I'm assuming double foams will make the sound signature darker still. I should read up on reviews which discuss sound quality with the various fitting options

 

[ballog]

Yeah you can see the twisted cotton in the picture and no adhesive required.

If you leave the holes open, you won't literally get any bass and it will sound cheap and muddy. So that's why I put some cotton to cover the holes to get some bass and warmth as I couldn't put the sponges back on.

That's how it looks after the cotton mod.

Nice Ozkan , now you can start selling modded Monks on facebook for a premium

! Maybe you could call them 'Edimonk'

.

 

[waynes world]

 
Really? I listened to M+ without any foams on briefly, and the treble was far more forward. Adding a pair of foams balances the sound out a bit, making them a little 'darker' although not dark overall. 
 
I also angle the cable at about 135 degrees downward and that seems to be a really good position for sound quality. Having said that, I like how the M+ sounds both with and without  foamies. 
 
I'm assuming double foams will make the sound signature darker still. I should read up on reviews which discuss sound quality with the various fitting options

 
It does increase the bass extension and fullness overall (and for me, still no mid-bass bloat or muddyness), and for my preferences sounds awesome. It also allows them to fit in the ear more snugly such that you can get a bit of a seal.
 
Anyway, if you try it, let us know what you think.

 

[danmlr]

  Just received my candy monks and a pair of regular smoke blacks, e-packet is ridiculously fast, I wish the other stuff I order from China can arrive this quick.
 
I experienced some problems with the monk+'s though.
 
1. Time seems to fly by. Just a couple songs usually ends up becoming a couple hours.
 
2. I haven't used my other headphones and earbuds for a long time.

Are the candy monks going to be become a regular item in their line? Is it the monk+ recabled? What does/did it sell for?

 

[kazekaeru]

Candy had arrived!!

The sound is deeper, a little bit warmer but with extraordinary soundstage. They are a definitive improvement. It would be amazing to have these available on the store as normal stock.

VE is the best value in audio as of now!

 

[FatTeemo]

Has anyone tried using a pair of donut foams over a pair of thin full cover foams? I like it the best this way. Snug enough for the bass but not so much material in the front so the treble still shines.

 

[vapman]

Has anyone tried using a pair of donut foams over a pair of thin full cover foams? I like it the best this way. Snug enough for the bass but not so much material in the front so the treble still shines.

 
You might find Hiegi full coverage foams are pretty much as thick and don't muffle the sound as much. They do bring out the bass quite nicely too. It would be funny to spend more on foams than the buds themselves, but I have Hiegis on a lot of my earbuds.

 

[FatTeemo]

 

You might find Hiegi full coverage foams are pretty much as thick and don't muffle the sound as much. They do bring out the bass quite nicely too. It would be funny to spend more on foams than the buds themselves, but I have Hiegis on a lot of my earbuds.

Actually I am using the Hiegis over the thin full cover foams. I tried the Hiegis by themselves but they were just not snug enough for my ears by themselves.

 

[wskl]

 
Are the candy monks going to be become a regular item in their line? Is it the monk+ recabled? What does/did it sell for?

 
Candy monk is limited to 1000 units, and yes it is basically a recabled monk+, sells for an amazingly low $10.  You will need to wait for the next event to try to grab one.