[DcPlusOne]

So, my Lyxpros broke, bad soldering of the jack. Meh. Got a full refund though.
What are the best on-ear headphones for around $40, from Taobao or Amazon?
Looking at the Superlux HD668B and the Edifier H850. Are they any good?
Thanks!

From my distant memory, the HD668B are pretty neutral. A bit thin sounding but good imaging. Bass is pretty light

 

[Wyrdrune]

From my distant memory, the HD668B are pretty neutral. A bit thin sounding but good imaging. Bass is pretty light

I received a pair of HD668Bs last night (plus a HD681, and velour pads). My initial impression of the 668s was that the bass was a little more than I would have liked, and was a little boomy. Haven't had any burn-in, at all, yet so perhaps that will change.

 

[vapman]

I received a pair of HD668Bs last night (plus a HD681, and velour pads). My initial impression of the 668s was that the bass was a little more than I would have liked, and was a little boomy. Haven't had any burn-in, at all, yet so perhaps that will change.

Did you think the HD6xx's were quiet? I had a Superlux over ear a couple years ago, and even with a good amp it could never get loud enough for some reason... I'd be willing to try them again if that isn't an issue. I think other people reported the quietness issue too, but again, this was like 5 years ago.

 

[LaurenceF]

So, has anyone got any experience with another model in the same price range?
Or should I get the Superluxes?

 

[Wyrdrune]

Did you think the HD6xx's were quiet? I had a Superlux over ear a couple years ago, and even with a good amp it could never get loud enough for some reason... I'd be willing to try them again if that isn't an issue. I think other people reported the quietness issue too, but again, this was like 5 years ago.

Well, they are 56ohm, and I was direct driving from a Colorfly C3 which isn't the loudest source to begin with, so I had to crank the volume to 75-80% to get to my listening level. I suspect they'd be too quiet for use on the go without using a more powerful source or an amp. I'm planning to have a more in-depth listening session this afternoon and I'll throw an amp into the mix to see how that affects things.

 

[Wyrdrune]

So, has anyone got any experience with another model in the same price range?
Or should I get the Superluxes?

I think the 668s offer good value for money but I'd be happy to give a more in-depth impression later today, if that would be of use?

 

[HiFiChris]

The Monk Plus I bought little more than two weeks ago showed up today. I'm hoping that the Tomahawk earbuds show up next week as well.
 

 

[audio123]

 

New AudioSense AS20 In-ear Earphone HiFi Headphones High Quality Stereo Metal Earbuds Noise cancelling earphones With Microphone

 
Anyone tried this?

 

[LaurenceF]

So, update. What are the best under $40 over-ear closed headphones from Taobao?
Thank you.

 

[yacobx]

 

[Bob A (SD)]

 

I sold my X1 for a Xduoo X3. I've never been happier with a DAP. Zero regrets.

That's what I'll maybe try next if the X1 doesn't work out. The 8hr battery life doesn't sound fun though lol

I've been getting a hair over 10 hours out of my xDuoo X3 which I've owned since late November.  Others report similar experiences in the xDuoo X3 threads.
 
And like vapman, couldn't be happier with my Rockboxed xDuoo X3!

 

[crabdog]

Just noticed that Easy now has a QT5 in their store, one has 3BA with 1DD and the other is 4BA with 1DD. They seem to be identical to the ZhiYin model physically and using the same cable but the Impedance and Frequency Response measurements are very different. Curious to know if it's they're actually the same or not.

 

[kr0mka]

  So, my Lyxpros broke, bad soldering of the jack. Meh. Got a full refund though.
What are the best on-ear, edit:closed headphones for around $40, from Taobao or Amazon?
Looking at the Superlux HD668B and the Edifier H850. Are they any good?
Thanks!

I have had the 668B for like a year now I think. I use them mainly with my PC. They're quite neutral, the bass is subtle and quick, doesn't bleed. The highs are nice and crispy and the midrange is present. Overall very balanced headphones. As someone said before, they are harder to drive than most other headphones. To get them reasonably loud I need to set my volume to around 80 out of 120 (Fiio X3II low gain mode) whilst all my iems are already loud at around 60 volume.

 

[LaurenceF]

I got a pair of Takstar HI2050's. I hope I didn't mess up. Thank you everyone!

 

[kr0mka]

  I got a pair of Takstar HI2050's. I hope I didn't mess up. Thank you everyone!

You realize that these takstars are open design? The 668B are also open. The only closed design headphones you listed were the edifiers. Just saying, because you said you wanted closed headphones