[DBaldock9]

You tried Shozy BK?

No, I haven't.  The balanced version of the Shozy BK costs 2x more than my current most expensive earbuds.  So, it would need to be a significant step up in audio quality from the Asura 2.0 and TKY2, before I'd consider spending that much.
 
My current earbud collection consists of:
1.) MusicMaker TKY2 - Earbud, 16Ω, 100dB/mW, 20Hz-25KHz, Metal housing, 2x Dynamic, Tethered cable [$88.01]
2.) VE Asura 2.0 (2.5TRRS) - Earbud, 150Ω, 120dB/mW, 8Hz-25KHz, Plastic housing, 1x Dynamic, Tethered cable [$88.00]
3.) Daik DK-Song - Earbud, 16Ω, 108dB/mW, 20Hz-24KHz, Wood housing, 1x Dynamic, MMCX cable [$46.95]
4.) VE Monk Plus (2.5TRRS) - Earbud, 64Ω, 122dB/mW, 20Hz-20KHz, Plastic housing, 1x Dynamic, Tethered cable [$30.00]
5.) 1More Piston (EO303) - Earbud, 32Ω, 98dB/mW, 20Hz-24KHz, Metal housing, 1x Dynamic, Tethered cable [$17.79]
6.) **** PT15 - Earbud, 32Ω, 120dB/mW, 10Hz-25KHz, Metal housing, 1x Dynamic, MMCX cable [$15.00]

 

[vapman]

  No, I haven't.  The balanced version of the Shozy BK costs 2x more than my current most expensive earbuds.  So, it would need to be a significant step up in audio quality from the Asura 2.0 and TKY2, before I'd consider spending that much.
 
My current earbud collection consists of:
1.) MusicMaker TKY2 - Earbud, 16Ω, 100dB/mW, 20Hz-25KHz, Metal housing, 2x Dynamic, Tethered cable [$88.01]
2.) VE Asura 2.0 (2.5TRRS) - Earbud, 150Ω, 120dB/mW, 8Hz-25KHz, Plastic housing, 1x Dynamic, Tethered cable [$88.00]
3.) Daik DK-Song - Earbud, 16Ω, 108dB/mW, 20Hz-24KHz, Wood housing, 1x Dynamic, MMCX cable [$46.95]
4.) VE Monk Plus (2.5TRRS) - Earbud, 64Ω, 122dB/mW, 20Hz-20KHz, Plastic housing, 1x Dynamic, Tethered cable [$30.00]
5.) 1More Piston (EO303) - Earbud, 32Ω, 98dB/mW, 20Hz-24KHz, Metal housing, 1x Dynamic, Tethered cable [$17.79]
6.) **** PT15 - Earbud, 32Ω, 120dB/mW, 10Hz-25KHz, Metal housing, 1x Dynamic, MMCX cable [$15.00]

have you tried amping your asura 2.0 and running it at the same volume you like to listen to? i find the asura 2.0 loves to eat power. you may find the low end bass come a lot more alive this way.

 

[golov17]

They will soon be discontinued in production, and you can always sell them, if that.. IMO

 

[vapman]

They will soon be discontinued in production, and you can always sell them, if that.. IMO

woah asura is?

 

[DBaldock9]

  have you tried amping your asura 2.0 and running it at the same volume you like to listen to? i find the asura 2.0 loves to eat power. you may find the low end bass come a lot more alive this way.

Listening in the quiet environment of my Living Room, either DAP (DP-X1 & M1) can play as loud as I'm comfortable with.  If I'm using my PC, which has the iFi Micro iDSD connected, I could turn it up loud enough to damage my hearing...
 
I like the Low Bass of the Monk Plus, but would like more refinement & detail in the Bass.

 

[DBaldock9]

  woah asura is?

I think he's referring to the Shozy BK, which he recommended.

 

[vapman]

  Listening in the quiet environment of my Living Room, either DAP (DP-X1 & M1) can play as loud as I'm comfortable with.  If I'm using my PC, which has the iFi Micro iDSD connected, I could turn it up loud enough to damage my hearing...
 
I like the Low Bass of the Monk Plus, but would like more refinement & detail in the Bass.

My point was to turn down the DAP volume before the amp, so you can make use of the extra power from the amp, to get to the same volume you listen to when just using the DAP.
The extra power will make the bass come alive in the Asura.

 

[DBaldock9]

  My point was to turn down the DAP volume before the amp, so you can make use of the extra power from the amp, to get to the same volume you listen to when just using the DAP.
The extra power will make the bass come alive in the Asura.

Ah, OK.  I don't actually connect the DAPs to the iDSD.
 
In the past, I did try connecting my Nexus 5 phone & Nexus 7 tablet to the iDSD, and that did work.
 
Currently, the normal setup is for the USB input to stay connected to a USB charger, while using the optical input from the PC, with the RCA outputs going to a couple of PreSonus Powered Monitor Speakers on my desk, and a Polk Sub-Woofer beside the desk.

 

[DBaldock9]

Probably can if you ask

I did contact the vendor, about buying a lot (Qty 10) of their cable, with 2.5mm TRRS connectors, but they said that wasn't enough for them to do a custom cable.

 

[Saoshyant]

 
My custom earbud is finished (It's on the right)
And now we play the waiting game!

 

[mochill]

My custom earbud is finished (It's on the right)
And now we play the waiting game!

looks good

 

[flamesofarctica]

My custom earbud is finished (It's on the right)
And now we play the waiting game!

Looks edible to be honest :-D

 

[Saoshyant]

It's certainly an aesthetically awesome earbud.  The crafter is really friendly too.  I just hope he gets around to actually coming up with a name because I have no clue what to call this.

 

[boblauer]

It's certainly an aesthetically awesome earbud.  The crafter is really friendly too.  I just hope he gets around to actually coming up with a name because I have no clue what to call this.

Looks like a candy cane or peppermint to me

 

[flamesofarctica]

Looks like a candy cane or peppermint to me

I was thinking those Strawberries & Cream sweets, or Raspberry Ripple