[flamesofarctica]

Im reading some of the older posts - some people are saying the Monk Original sounds better than the Monk Plus?

Is this true?

If so - does that mean their latest version in Purple and Coffee will be even worse?

I don't believe it's a dip in quality but depends on preferred sound signature. I only briefly tried the Monk Original however, will dig it out for a proper test at some point. Love the Monk plus. Haven't tried coffee (cappuccino on the way) but purple sounds identical to the standard clear smoke colour to my ears, don't believe anyone has commented on a difference in sound

 

[LaughMoreDaily]

i have the N5 player also and prefer the SE output to balanced. Espresso SE is on the way

I don't understand what you guys are talking about when you can get an "Espresso SE" and a "Balanced Version". Yes, they have an Espresso Special Edition version, just like the Candy Special Edition, but where can this "Espresso Balanced Version" be found? Thanks.

 

[vapman]

OH wow I did not notice the Espresso has a the braided cable and better connectors just like the Candy. so it would make sense if it has the improvements to share with the Candy. But, at $20, i think i can live with the dozens of monks I already have stockpiled.
 
Probably will get one coffee with 1 button mic for Android though.
 

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Could someone help quickly with this: I have two 2.5mm TRRS VE buds (one monk and one asura 2.0) and I want to use them with a Hifiman HM-700. What adapter do i need? Either from VE or from someone on ebay/elsewhere in the usa, not sure but it seems like i need a 3.5mm trrs?

 

[karloil]

  I don't understand what you guys are talking about when you can get an "Espresso SE" and a "Balanced Version". Yes, they have an Espresso Special Edition version, just like the Candy Special Edition, but where can this "Espresso Balanced Version" be found? Thanks.

 
It's also on veclan.com - look for Espresso TRRS Edition
 
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  Could someone help quickly with this: I have two 2.5mm TRRS VE buds (one monk and one asura 2.0) and I want to use them with a Hifiman HM-700. What adapter do i need? Either from VE or from someone on ebay/elsewhere in the usa, not sure but it seems like i need a 3.5mm trrs?

 
the HM-700 uses 3.5mm - that can accept both TRS and TRRS balanced (to my knowledge).
 
you'll need a 2.5mm balanced (female) to 3.5mm SE (male) converter - http://www.norneaudio.com/litzheim/Norne-Hyper-Short-Adapter-AK240-Astell-and-Kern-2-5-mm-4-pole-trrs-3-5-mm-1-8-rhodium
 
OR
 
2.5mm balanced (female) to 3.5mm balanced (male) converter - http://www.norneaudio.com/litzheim/Norne-Audio-hypershort-ultrashort-trrs-trs-3-5-mm-hifiman-lh-labs-geek-out-v-2-v2-go-rhodium-gold-adapter

 

[music4mhell]

  OH wow I did not notice the Espresso has a the braided cable and better connectors just like the Candy. so it would make sense if it has the improvements to share with the Candy. But, at $20, i think i can live with the dozens of monks I already have stockpiled.
 
Probably will get one coffee with 1 button mic for Android though.
 

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Could someone help quickly with this: I have two 2.5mm TRRS VE buds (one monk and one asura 2.0) and I want to use them with a Hifiman HM-700. What adapter do i need? Either from VE or from someone on ebay/elsewhere in the usa, not sure but it seems like i need a 3.5mm trrs?

My Espresso braided version is on teh way.
I hope it should sound better than Monk+. I never had Candy version, so now i am feeling better !

 

[vapman]

  My Espresso braided version is on teh way.
I hope it should sound better than Monk+. I never had Candy version, so now i am feeling better !

Maybe I should get one and swap the cable onto Asura 2.0 lol

 

[music4mhell]

  OH wow I did not notice the Espresso has a the braided cable and better connectors just like the Candy. so it would make sense if it has the improvements to share with the Candy. But, at $20, i think i can live with the dozens of monks I already have stockpiled.
 
Probably will get one coffee with 1 button mic for Android though.
 

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Could someone help quickly with this: I have two 2.5mm TRRS VE buds (one monk and one asura 2.0) and I want to use them with a Hifiman HM-700. What adapter do i need? Either from VE or from someone on ebay/elsewhere in the usa, not sure but it seems like i need a 3.5mm trrs?

I think you need something like this :
 

 

[vapman]

  I think you need something like this :
 

Thanks, I think you are right. Will convince me to order a Coffee and maybe an Espresso even though I sure dont need it...

 

[music4mhell]

 

  I think you need something like this :
 
Thanks, I think you are right. Will convince me to order a Coffee and maybe an Espresso even though I sure dont need it...

Yes, you should try the braided version sometimes trying new things is fun !

 

[vapman]

  Yes, you should try the braided version sometimes trying new things is fun !

Eh but I already have Candy x2 so I feel I should let others get it 

 

[karloil]

  I think you need something like this :
 

 
Oh yeah, forgot that VE also sells them!

 

[Saoshyant]

  OH wow I did not notice the Espresso has a the braided cable and better connectors just like the Candy. so it would make sense if it has the improvements to share with the Candy. But, at $20, i think i can live with the dozens of monks I already have stockpiled.
 
Probably will get one coffee with 1 button mic for Android though.
 

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Could someone help quickly with this: I have two 2.5mm TRRS VE buds (one monk and one asura 2.0) and I want to use them with a Hifiman HM-700. What adapter do i need? Either from VE or from someone on ebay/elsewhere in the usa, not sure but it seems like i need a 3.5mm trrs?

 
VE has a 2.5mm TRRS to 3.5mm BL adapter which will cover your needs.  It's a little odd that it's an angled jack where the 3.5mm BL to 2.5mm TRRS is straight.

 

[vapman]

   
VE has a 2.5mm TRRS to 3.5mm BL adapter which will cover your needs.  It's a little odd that it's an angled jack where the 3.5mm BL to 2.5mm TRRS is straight.

Thanks! could i assume these work?
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1pcs-Audio-3-5mm-Male-Plug-to-2-5mm-Female-Jack-Aux-Stereo-MIC-TRRS-Adapter/131574474599?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D40839%26meid%3Dbe84aa77403c4886acc3183f98b8dba6%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D140972283210

 

[Saoshyant]

It could theoretically work. I think that adapter might have been made for the 2.5mm headsets so they could use them with modern phones, however.

 

[moedawg140]

There are a lot of Espressos available for those that may be concerned about availability.