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

[DJScope]

Best is without sleeves

 
I'm leaning on agreeing with that, though haven't completely made up my mind just yet. Using the Monk Plus with the rubber rings seems to give me the best type of sound to my preference. However, the different types change the sound quite dramatically, and will probably be a personal preference for each person. I've been burning mine in all day since this morning. Will report if I notice any changes after 100 hours.

 

[lixoke]

When is the Monk Expansion Pack going to be stocked again?

 

[Lionlian]

Shall I go for Asura 2.0 over Monk plus?, as I already have Original monk.

 

[Brooko]

  Shall I go for Asura 2.0 over Monk plus?, as I already have Original monk.

 
If you can afford it - yes.  Review will be up shortly.

 

[yacobx]

  Shall I go for Asura 2.0 over Monk plus?, as I already have Original monk.

That really depends on your DAP and music preference. For me I have asura 2.0 and think the monk plus is close but does not have the mids that the asura 2.0 does.

 

[1TrickPony]

Got to try them briefly: the monks 1.0, and the Asura 2.0 and Zen 2.0. Love the monks from the get go.

Asura 2.0 ain't bad either. The Zen 2.0 doesn't sit well with my left ear (naked) and might need to some amp power (see what tour package I have lying around). The monk is basic music 101 done right.


Bang for buck, and I'd say the most accessible end game. scales well with most gear!

 

[Brooko]

http://www.head-fi.org/products/venture-electronics-asura-2-0/reviews/15840
 
Asura review is up.  Couple of measurements of the new Monk Plus in there too.

 

[SuperLuigi]

Had anyone used these buds for video games?

 

[RedJohn456]

Had anyone used these buds for video games?

yes, the soundstage is actually pretty decent for gaming

 

[SuperLuigi]

yes, the soundstage is actually pretty decent for gaming

I get my first pair in a few days. Curious to see how the xbox one handles them.

 

[pataburd]

Gave my third [and last] pair to my wife.
. . . and miss them already.
Just ordered five more--should be the "plus".

 

[pataburd]

Just put my modded Mikros 90 back on in the interim.
No complaints here.
. . .  but can't wait to get the Monks juiced with the modded Lehmann BCL.  : )

 

[pataburd]

Put yur fancy TED cables into the chain, n u hv a winner on the monkplus

Ted!  Oh, Ted!
[Do I REALLY want to do this?  Haven't listened to my KS H-03 in months.]

 

[RedJohn456]

I get my first pair in a few days. Curious to see how the xbox one handles them.

 
I find the Monk Plus treble to be more extended and detailed vs. Monk 1.0, and with its detailed midrange (compared to Monk 1.0 again) it is actually good for gaming I play on a Playstation 3 using an E17 as an optical dac. Will play some more tonight (gotta finish up Crysis 3 lol) and report back how it fares in that regard. 

 

[SuperLuigi]

   
I find the Monk Plus treble to be more extended and detailed vs. Monk 1.0, and with its detailed midrange (compared to Monk 1.0 again) it is actually good for gaming I play on a Playstation 3 using an E17 as an optical dac. Will play some more tonight (gotta finish up Crysis 3 lol) and report back how it fares in that regard. 

Any good way to add a Mic to the monks?