[RedJohn456]

Looks like there will be a round 2 of Mass Drop exclusive red monk plus. it should be available from August 2 at 6:00 AM PST

 

[Rainmaker91]

You should try the TY HI-Z.....the sub-bass is epic!


They're actually rose gold cables to match the rose gold housing. But, depending the seller you buy them from, they also come in black! .....I have both rose gold and black cable BK50's.

I'm probably not going to get those, but thanks for the advice. Honestly though the VE Monk sound great I just struggle a lot in getting a proper seal in my ears, but when I do they perform well in the sub-bass/bass area. It's simply the fact that they are ear-buds that make them a bad choice for me, the drivers in them are really good but I can't practically get a seal when using them so I can't fully hear the extent it's range. I'm sticking to in-ear headphones for now, since these are the only ones that I can effectively get a proper seal with.

Edit: You may also ask why I would ever buy ear-buds knowing full well I hate using them... Honestly they got so many good reviews that I figured I would want to hear what all the fuzz was about, and for 5$ it's not exactly breaking the bank.

 

[To.M]

yeah, that's why I use my Monks (v1 and +) only at home when I can sit or lie down and my hands are not constantly busy with adjusting them in my ears

 

[krist2an]

I need some suggestions: what's a good headphone (not IEM) to get under 60$ for outdoor use? I had the Mi headphones, but they were not really suitable for outdoor use and so I gave them to my gf. Looking at the Meizu HD50 right now, are there any better options than that?

 

[Rainmaker91]

I got my Xiaomi Hybrids today, these are... underwhelming. I'm not sure if I gt a defective unit, if it's counterfit or if I simply cant get a propper seal. They sound nothing like the reviews point towards, while they actually have a decent sounstage they are completely lacking in bass and sub-bass. Which seems strange to me as thatBeatsguy mentioned them as having a "Solid and impactful" bass in his review.

It's not that I didn't try either. I tried on all the supplied tips as well as comply, Spinfits and Trinity double-flange tips. Nothing truly gets a propper bass, except if I push on them in a very specific direction, then they actually sound decent.

 

[SuperMAG]

Where did u buy from.

 

[Vidal]

A bit of an update on the Benjie K9, I managed to get the player to work consistently after a master reset and reformat of the memory card. I really like the sound from the device but the interface is counterintuitive. I'm going to stick it up for sale on eBay.
 
Part of the reason for flogging it is my latest purchase - an Oppo F1 smartphone - I'm only using it as a music player as I love my iPhone/watch combination but this thing is a revelation. Plenty of volume for IEMs at least and the Dirac sound allows plenty of customisation. It tends to be bassy but I've found the right balance eventually.

 

[DarkZenith]

  I need some suggestions: what's a good headphone (not IEM) to get under 60$ for outdoor use? I had the Mi headphones, but they were not really suitable for outdoor use and so I gave them to my gf. Looking at the Meizu HD50 right now, are there any better options than that?

SoundMagic P21.
http://www.head-fi.org/t/727275/review-soundmagic-p21s-perfect-portable-iphone-android-friendly-portables

 

[audio123]

the ag-rx1 is a complete gem. for the sound, it should be priced >100 usd

 

[Rainmaker91]

Where did u buy from.

Here: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Original-Mi-Xiaomi-Hybrid-Piston-Dual-Driver-Piston4-Earphone-Headphone-Headset-In-Ear-Iron-Noise-Cancel/32663568048.html

I mean I always know there is a risk involved ordering from Aliexpress, but I had hoped these were at least genuine. I see now that at least one other buyer reported the same.

 

[SuperMAG]

You made a mistake, especially since you are buying xiaomi headphones, aliexpress has the highest number of fakes of xiaomi. 
 
Next time, if you are buying xiaomi product, buy from Gearbest or Geekbuying. Infact, you can get these for 16.50 in gearbest now instead of 20 for a fake. try your luck with dispute.
 
http://www.gearbest.com/earphones/pp_261864.html

 

[Rainmaker91]

You made a mistake, especially since you are buying xiaomi headphones, aliexpress has the highest number of fakes of xiaomi. 

Next time, if you are buying xiaomi product, buy from Gearbest or Geekbuying. Infact, you can get these for 16.50 in gearbest now instead of 20 for a fake. try your luck with dispute.

http://www.gearbest.com/earphones/pp_261864.html

Yeah that's my thought exactly, Oh well it's not like it was a 100$ pair of headphones either. Still I'm going to try with a dispute.

 

[NymPHONOmaniac]

  the ag-rx1 is a complete gem. for the sound, it should be priced >100 usd

Any link to this Gem?
 
And what type of soundsignature they have?
 
Will put it in the list with your little description of you can give one.

 

[audio123]

 
Any link to this Gem?
 
And what type of soundsignature they have?
 
Will put it in the list with your little description of you can give one.

http://penonaudio.com/Earphones/earbuds/AUGLAMOUR-RX-1
 
i dont get why its priced at 23.9 usd. its better than ve zen imo.
immersive soundstage, mid centric, addictive subbass!

 

[crabdog]

  http://penonaudio.com/Earphones/earbuds/AUGLAMOUR-RX-1
 
i dont get why its priced at 23.9 usd. its better than ve zen imo.
immersive soundstage, mid centric, addictive subbass!

Not to mention the excellent accessories that come with it. I plan to get it one day but no hurry because I rarely use earbuds.