[B9Scrambler]

What a pleasant combination

 

[To.M]

Mplus also sound good with Benjie S5!

 

[jackwolf24]

I can't notice any differences between the darth monk+ & transparent monk+ after trying it out.. Prior to that i was hopeful that there might be too..

 

[audio123]

I can't notice any differences between the darth monk+ & transparent monk+ after trying it out.. Prior to that i was hopeful that there might be too..

oh there was no difference

 

[kiler]

Yeah exactly most of us are saying it should be that way I think no one really expected audible differences

 

[audio123]

Yeah exactly most of us are saying it should be that way I think no one really expected audible differences

after all its still the same product but in the case of ak100, different colours have different sound

 

[kiler]

after all its still the same product but in the case of ak100, different colours have different sound

I wonder how AK have managed that. Did they change the hardware inside? 

 

[audio123]

  I wonder how AK have managed that. Did they change the hardware inside? 

im not really sure about that

 

[pataburd]

this may be possible considering different colour of ak players sound different

The Reds definitely introduce "colorations" to the Monk+ sound.
Whereas the Darths should sound completely neutral, since black represents the absence of all color(ation)!
YMMV!

 

[pataburd]

BTW, the Monk+ w/Original Monk red doughnut rings sound superb when amped with the SinglePower MPX3.
Outstanding openness, clarity and resolution from these babies.
. . . but, alas, certainly not the last word in bass slam/extension . . . 

 

[SirBradyOfBurk]

Hello everyone. I've never replied to a thread here on Head-Fi, and I'm very new to the audio enthusiast realm. I say that because going from Apple/Samsung earbuds, to HD 598s with a FiiO E6 (Portable and PC use), to HD 598s and a Micca Origen, and now HD 598s and 700s with the Micca Origen has all been a result of recommendations from a close friend.

But I've been craving a portable "in-ear" - as I have seen stated in this thread - experience.

Please bear with here. I'm very green to all audio. 

What would be some great options for a portable audio setup using my phone (Galazy S5)? DJ's post has me almost convinced to buy a pair of the Monks, but I need options. 

 

[audio123]

Hello everyone. I've never replied to a thread here on Head-Fi, and I'm very new to the audio enthusiast realm. I say that because going from Apple/Samsung earbuds, to HD 598s with a FiiO E6 (Portable and PC use), to HD 598s and a Micca Origen, and now HD 598s and 700s with the Micca Origen has all been a result of recommendations from a close friend.


But I've been craving a portable "in-ear" - as I have seen stated in this thread - experience.


Please bear with here. I'm very green to all audio. 


What would be some great options for a portable audio setup using my phone (Galazy S5)? DJ's post has me almost convinced to buy a pair of the Monks, but I need options. 

iems or earbuds? Budget? Genre? Im confused since you mentioned in ears. Oo

 

[kazekaeru]

  Hello everyone. I've never replied to a thread here on Head-Fi, and I'm very new to the audio enthusiast realm. I say that because going from Apple/Samsung earbuds, to HD 598s with a FiiO E6 (Portable and PC use), to HD 598s and a Micca Origen, and now HD 598s and 700s with the Micca Origen has all been a result of recommendations from a close friend.

But I've been craving a portable "in-ear" - as I have seen stated in this thread - experience.

Please bear with here. I'm very green to all audio. 

What would be some great options for a portable audio setup using my phone (Galazy S5)? DJ's post has me almost convinced to buy a pair of the Monks, but I need options. 

I would recommend getting a few pairs of the Monks even though they are not in ear, regardless of what in-ear you end up choosing

  A very small investment with a big payout!

 

 

[SirBradyOfBurk]

 
I would recommend getting a few pairs of the Monks even though they are not in ear, regardless of what in-ear you end up choosing

  A very small investment with a big payout!

 

Thanks kazekaeru XD I forgot to mention that I wanted a model of a Monk in my portable setup, including the fact that I want to drive headphones as well. 

And audio123 I wish to try a pair of these Monk earbuds (apparently there are differing models?). I was referring to thereof when I said "in-ear." I also left a bit out of the post by accident. Sorry about that. 

The missing bit: I want to be convinced that these earbuds sound as great as DJ says. Also do the earbuds perform and sound well without an Amp or DAC/Amp combo? Would anyone recommend or say it is a necessity to use an Amp or DAC/Amp combo? 

My final question: What portable DACs, AMPs, or DAC/AMPs would be a good setup with earbuds and headphones? I want to be able to drive my HD 598s and these Monks with exceptional sound quality but am not sure what options are out there that will meet that standard.

I hope this makes my question a bit clearer.   

 

 

[audio123]

 

Thanks kazekaeru XD I forgot to mention that I wanted a model of a Monk in my portable setup, including the fact that I want to drive headphones as well. 

And audio123 I wish to try a pair of these Monk earbuds (apparently there are differing models?). I was referring to thereof when I said "in-ear." I also left a bit out of the post by accident. Sorry about that. 

The missing bit: I want to be convinced that these earbuds sound as great as DJ says. Also do the earbuds perform and sound well without an Amp or DAC/Amp combo? Would anyone recommend or say it is a necessity to use an Amp or DAC/Amp combo? 

My final question: What portable DACs, AMPs, or DAC/AMPs would be a good setup with earbuds and headphones? I want to be able to drive my HD 598s and these Monks with exceptional sound quality but am not sure what options are out there that will meet that standard.

I hope this makes my question a bit clearer.   

 

at 5 usd, you can't go wrong with the monk