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Confirmed my intuition.
The Vivo XE800 I got for $18 at
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/100-Original-VIVO-XE800-High-definition-moveable-Hifi-Sound-system-in-ear-earphone-with-mic-Voice/32704376144.html
is at least as "legit" than Rillpac or other trusted sellers. The communication with the seller (Shenzhen XiaoYu Trade Com.. Ltd) was superb (he showed lot of patience, BTW). I don't doubt they get the Vivos from the Vivo factory.
Have tried them asap, no burn-in, to confirm they are not fake.
Rotatable nozzles (this helps me a lot), OEM plastic bag, 3 pairs of white silicon tips. Tried first medium tips; insertion is shallow and the tips are long but narrow; not enough seal. Went for my "hybrid" spinfits (spinfits+foam), and got the desired seal; after this, tried the stock large tips (my usual are medium), and they worked as well. Remember that the nozzles are narrow, VSonic type. Will add a separator (silicon o-ring) to the nozzles, to allow a deeper insertion.
They sound airy and very clear (for their price); and natural and enough balanced; they try to imitate VSonic GR07 sound, so there is a slight mid-bass emphasis (although my ears barely notice it). Obviously, don't have the extension and resolution of GR07. My first impression is very good, considering the segment where they play.
The only thing I don't like is a noticeable peak in 3500Hz aprox. That one will need some little EQ to make them sound in tone.
Will check again after burn-in, but I know I'll keep liking them.
Edit: after a few burn-in hours, found them to sound even more balanced. they are slightly bright, due probably to some treble peak. but the strange peak i noticed just right out of the box has gone after the first hour of playing. So you can play it without EQ, except if you prefer a not so bright sound.
The cable is thin and seems weak; better treat it with care. You can wear them over the ear, if you exchange left/right.
They are a very good budget option, IMO.
The Vivo XE800 I got for $18 at
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/100-Original-VIVO-XE800-High-definition-moveable-Hifi-Sound-system-in-ear-earphone-with-mic-Voice/32704376144.html
is at least as "legit" than Rillpac or other trusted sellers. The communication with the seller (Shenzhen XiaoYu Trade Com.. Ltd) was superb (he showed lot of patience, BTW). I don't doubt they get the Vivos from the Vivo factory.
Have tried them asap, no burn-in, to confirm they are not fake.
Rotatable nozzles (this helps me a lot), OEM plastic bag, 3 pairs of white silicon tips. Tried first medium tips; insertion is shallow and the tips are long but narrow; not enough seal. Went for my "hybrid" spinfits (spinfits+foam), and got the desired seal; after this, tried the stock large tips (my usual are medium), and they worked as well. Remember that the nozzles are narrow, VSonic type. Will add a separator (silicon o-ring) to the nozzles, to allow a deeper insertion.
They sound airy and very clear (for their price); and natural and enough balanced; they try to imitate VSonic GR07 sound, so there is a slight mid-bass emphasis (although my ears barely notice it). Obviously, don't have the extension and resolution of GR07. My first impression is very good, considering the segment where they play.
Will check again after burn-in, but I know I'll keep liking them.
Edit: after a few burn-in hours, found them to sound even more balanced. they are slightly bright, due probably to some treble peak. but the strange peak i noticed just right out of the box has gone after the first hour of playing. So you can play it without EQ, except if you prefer a not so bright sound.
The cable is thin and seems weak; better treat it with care. You can wear them over the ear, if you exchange left/right.
They are a very good budget option, IMO.
