[Lurk650]

You only have to look how Amazon's review have been polluted with free sample reviews, most of the earphones are reviewed by people who's reviews are usually about toasters not earphones.

I was sent a pair of Banjos because I was less than flattering about a pair of Pros, they asked me to write a review about the Banjos after getting them. As much as I like the Banjos, there's no way I'd write a review unless I'd paid for them myself. I offered to send them back but they said I could keep them.

There are reviewers on here who aren't influenced by the free samples though, in fact I suspect some are a little over critical to remove any shadow of doubt over their objectivity. 

Brainwavz has sent me the Blu 200, S5 and Jives. Only got the 200 done so far and I gave an honest review, it's good but has issues. All 3 are solid though.

 

[ozkan]

Posting here too...

I'd recommend Newsmy A33 from your list.

 

[wastan]

OK, I couldn't resist. I've got a pair of the $25 Urbanfun on the way from Amazon. With that I'll have dynamic drivers, dual DD, balanced armature, and hybrid to play with. Other than stepping up in quality, is there any category I'm missing? 

 

[wastan]

  Posting here too...

I've been really happy with my AGPTEK B03 which is an export version of the Ruizu X02 with some different button configurations. It's got battery life for days. I got it for about $25 on U.S. Amazon. I think there's been a firmware update since I purchased mine but if it's not too different then it's easy to learn and use.

 

[1clearhead]

  OK, I couldn't resist. I've got a pair of the $25 Urbanfun on the way from Amazon. With that I'll have dynamic drivers, dual DD, balanced armature, and hybrid to play with. Other than stepping up in quality, is there any category I'm missing? 

I just ordered the metallic green ones today to add to my collection. Cheers!

 
.....don't forget to add the "Auvio silicone tips" in your size, well worth it!

 

[B9Scrambler]

Brainwavz has sent me the Blu 200, S5 and Jives. Only got the 200 done so far and I gave an honest review, it's good but has issues. All 3 are solid though.

I was on the fence about the 200, haven't tried the S5, and love the Jive. Should have my review of them up soon. Really want to give the S5 a go. From the reviews I've read they seem like they would be a good earphone.

 

[Lurk650]

I was on the fence about the 200, haven't tried the S5, and love the Jive. Should have my review of them up soon. Really want to give the S5 a go. From the reviews I've read they seem like they would be a good earphone.

Yeah the 200 to my ears have a weird non coherent sound even though it's one driver. Never had a Bluetooth headphone so also lacked that comparison. My girlfriend loves them so she uses them. The S5 I loved, great balance, pretty flat, very good details. Isolation is also amazing. Gave them to my buddy and he's enjoying them. The Jives I pulled off the burner after close to 75hrs and I was like hey these are better, felt a little not too engaging though, then I turned up the volume on my X3-ii and they came to life. Also did a freq sweep on my phone via YT and they played 5hz very well. Better than my T71 which are of course more balanced

 

[1clearhead]

Wow! Coming off the very popular REMAX RM-600M, the REMAX RM-800MD, which consist of a DD + a BA Armature is looking very tempting!!!
 
REMAX is moving-up! .....I hope KZ is taking notes.

 

 
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.20.XGyONp&id=535720767604&ns=1&abbucket=4
 
.....Who will be the first to pull the trigger?  

 

 

[crabdog]

  Wow! Coming off the very popular REMAX RM-600M, the REMAX RM-800MD, which consist of a DD + a BA Armature is looking very tempting!!!
 
REMAX is moving-up! .....I hope KZ is taking notes.

 
 
 
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.139.eYYP0I&id=534756246504&ns=1&abbucket=4#detail
 
.....Who will be the first to pull the trigger?  

Nice find @1clearhead ! These look fantastic. Can't wait to see how these turn out.

 

[audio123]

  Nice find @1clearhead ! These look fantastic. Can't wait to see how these turn out.

crab getting?

 

[Lurk650]

FWIW those Lasmex cans are on Massdrop for $89.99

 

[CoiL]

 

Posting here too...

I'd recommend Newsmy A33 from your list.

Any comparison details against xDuoo X2 or ONN X5 ?

 

[crabdog]

  crab getting?

Nope. Maybe much later if they get hyped. Getting my A2S today so hopefully they'll keep me happy until my PM4 arrives.

 

[CoiL]

crab, I got my A2S, they are good but OOTB no wow-effect for me. Certainly let them burn in for some time and use wide bore tips. Mine are still @ burn-in with W+P noise and playlist to follow. Will share my impressions soon. 
 
But I`m quite sure PM4 will be superior in every aspect over A2S. Please do compare those two for us

 

[Beatwolf]

Can anybody recommend some good IEM's around 25-50$ ? Most importantly they have too be comfortable (for the girlfriend), and not have a fatiguing sound signature.