[euge]

Thanks! So the reduced price is part of a package deal.

Well, with me getting ready to assemble something like 15-20 sets of earbuds (~50% as gifts - alas not to be ready before Christmas, due to having to re-order wire...), I don't really need to be ordering another $100 of earbuds...

Ahaha nice! According to @seanc6441 tho it's going to cost more than the 99$/109$ for the bs1 official alone at a later date...

 

[DBaldock9]

Ahaha nice! According to @seanc6441 tho it's going to cost more than the 99$/109$ for the bs1 official alone at a later date...

If I can find someone who was boosting the K's 500 (back when I bought that set), saying that the new BS1 is significantly better, then I guess I would consider it.

 

[Rendster]

Hello! This maybe a little bit off topic but just wanna ask. Is it true that you cant hear any difference with a flac file and a mp3 320kbps file? Thanks to whoever will clarify this.

 

[Danneq]

What's daps do you people recommend for the higher level earbuds?

I own Questyle QP1R and iBasso HDP-R10 (Japanese version of DX100). Both are really great (and discontinued). You could get the current releases Questyle QP2R or iBasso DX200 or buy used QP1R or DX100/R10.

DX100 uses Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). It's old but works when used as firmware for an mp3 player. Apps such as Spotify might be difficult to get working properly, through. QP1R is just a basic dap with no apps or streaming.

 

[Danneq]

Hello! This maybe a little bit off topic but just wanna ask. Is it true that you cant hear any difference with a flac file and a mp3 320kbps file? Thanks to whoever will clarify this.

I can only hear a difference on a stereo system with good speakers. Not with headphones on a dap (as long as the mp3 files are 256 or 320 kbps cbr or vbr0 rips).

 

[doggiemom]

Hello! This maybe a little bit off topic but just wanna ask. Is it true that you cant hear any difference with a flac file and a mp3 320kbps file? Thanks to whoever will clarify this.

You can try for yourself:
https://www.npr.org/sections/therecord/2015/06/02/411473508/how-well-can-you-hear-audio-quality

 

[chaiyuta]

You can try for yourself:
https://www.npr.org/sections/therecord/2015/06/02/411473508/how-well-can-you-hear-audio-quality

I got 5/6 corrected. I failed on Question No.4 SUZANNE VEGA 'Tom's Diner'. It is fun hearing test.

 

[DJ The Rocket]

Can anybody help out with your impressions of the Cypherus Blue Darth? I've searched the thread, only picking up bits and pieces here and there.

How recessed are the mids? Is the bass tight and defined, or does it bloom some? Is this a BASSHEAd sound, or is it just on the bassier side of normal?

 

[kurtextrem]

How is the fit of Penon BS1 compared to the regular MX shells?

 

[IEMstrong]

After seeing you all post your collections, I'll never feel guilty about the money I spend on audio again

 

[Rendster]

You can try for yourself:
https://www.npr.org/sections/therecord/2015/06/02/411473508/how-well-can-you-hear-audio-quality

Thanks! I hard a time distinguishing what's the wav and the 320kbps mp3 hehe

 

[seanc6441]

Thanks for your great summaries of the TOTL earbuds. The summary is truly detailed and yet succinct.

Reading your post simply put me on top of the whole earbuds market again!

Since I can’t get Kinera, I have to try BS to see if it fits. Then, i would consider BK if BS can’t satisfy myself. K might be too heavy for ears.

Thanks again for the great summary.

The shozy bk is very light. BS1 shell is light but the cable is relatively heavy.

 

[seanc6441]

Thanks! I hard a time distinguishing what's the wav and the 320kbps mp3 hehe

All the tracks sound pretty close to me, because the compressed tracks are well done and probably all from the same source file. The issue arises when you source poor quality compressed audio that sounds like garbage lol

 

[seanc6441]

@seanc6441 hmmm maybe you're forming opinions based on price too easily, the bs1 does only cost 60$ atm which I'm guessing they're already making a profit off regardless of the marked up price later on.

Which means it cost less than half of the bk but sounds as good if not better

I’m forming my opinion based on reviews but maybe I misread them regarding the kinera.

The BS1 official costs $99 and will rise, not $60. That’s only a special promotion if you’ve bought the BS1 experience. So most of you will spend $99 but get two earbuds. But in reality the bs1 currently price is $99 but I’m basing its value of SQ comparable to the shozy BK which I have.

 

[seanc6441]

WHich one has more bass Sozy BK or Penon BS1?

BS1 slightly, both very good quality and deep sounding. Both sound warm and nice detail.