[krist2an]

From the Piston thread:

  I don't see a point in debating simply because of the various factors that can affect the way each person ranks their gear.
 
Apologies first that I don't know all the audiophile lingo but here's my personal take:
 
I prefer Pistons over my VSD1 because I found it had better clarity in the mids and highs.  The clarity was comparable to my Monster Gratitude.  However Gratitude had harsh highs and Pistons did not. 
 
As for lows, I like to have bass when the song calls for it.  Does that make me a basshead?  I'm not really sure.  I found Piston's bass had more depth than the other two, but lacked the punch/tightness.  But all changed after I pulled out the foam from the nozzle.  I'm still in the process of burn-in (16 hours and counting) but to me after the mod the Pistons have already surpassed both VSD1 and Gratitude as my go-to iem's.
 
I will probably give the Grats to my wife, and keep the VSD1 for going out/exercise.  I don't really see Pistons as being practical for running around.
 
For iem's, the most I've ever spent was the $60 for Gratitude on Amazon, which was a price I was pretty happy with considering the original price was $220.  But with Pistons being just $25, I'm not sure (without increasing my budget significantly) I'll be able to find better value. 
 
As for budget -- my wife and I have this agreement that applies both ways:  Anything under $50 I can get no questions asked.  $50-100, I have to let her know.  $100+ she has veto power. 
 

You can get them from here: http://www.ibuygou.com/p-original_xiaomi_piston_earphone_updated_version_brown-5708-usd.html

 

[reydj24]

  From the Piston thread:
You can get them from here: http://www.ibuygou.com/p-original_xiaomi_piston_earphone_updated_version_brown-5708-usd.html

Ok, thanks man! But what is the difference from brown version and grey version: http://www.ibuygou.com/p-original_xiaomi_piston_earphone_music_partner_brown-5122-usd.html. Because i prefer grey. 

 

[krist2an]

  Ok, thanks man! But what is the difference from brown version and grey version: http://www.ibuygou.com/p-original_xiaomi_piston_earphone_music_partner_brown-5122-usd.html. Because i prefer grey. 

Grey is the old version, without beryllium drivers. It probably sounds much worse, so it's not recommended to get them. 

 

[reydj24]

  Grey is the old version, without beryllium drivers. It probably sounds much worse, so it's not recommended to get them. 

Ok, thanks. I will buy the gold version. For this price i can't get better right?

 

[reydj24]

Bump

 

[JoeDoe]

  Xiaomi Piston V2 + some beer for the rest of the money
http://www.head-fi.org/products/xiaomi-pistons-2-0-mk301

+1
 
VSonic VSD1 is a solid performer. Another one to check out is the Brianwavz Delta. Both of those can be purchased at mp4nation.com

 

[reydj24]

  +1
 
VSonic VSD1 is a solid performer. Another one to check out is the Brianwavz Delta. Both of those can be purchased at mp4nation.com

Ok, thanks! Brainwavz delta vs xiaomi piston?

 

[bms44974]

more than you may want to know... http://www.head-fi.org/t/478568/multi-iem-review-310-iems-compared-dunu-dn-1000-added-02-12-14-p-862

 

[JoeDoe]

Ok, thanks! Brainwavz delta vs xiaomi piston?

Delta and VSD1

 

[reydj24]

Delta and VSD1

I'm a little bit confused... Many people say xiaomi and others say vsd1(or delta,or vsonic gr99). Which is definetly the best?

 

[reydj24]

Bump

 

[FastAndClean]

Sony mh1c, SoundMagic pl50

 

[reydj24]

  Sony mh1c, SoundMagic pl50

Ok, but what i can choose?

 

[reydj24]

Bump!

 

[FastAndClean]

sony mh1c has more bass, you should try dem, for your type of music this model is great