[handwander]

https://www.facebook.com/groups/EarbudLoverIndonesia/

People weren't kidding about the Indonesia earbud scene lol. Seems pretty obscure but lots of interesting stuff there.

 

[chaiyuta]

@handwander : Only Toneking ROS1 use a small housing. Others (Unicorn, 65, 150, 180, 200, 400) are as similar as MX500 shell size. You might consider HY1000, Moondrop earbuds, K'z Ling (every iterations), VE Zen lite, VE Zen LL, Monk Lite or SWD2+. By the way, I heard that Symphonio is going to release new earbuds in this July. For cheap earbuds likes Meizu EP-21HD (genuine and a new logo) and Edifier H180 (or you might consider BEJO V.2) are not a bad choice.

 

[seanc6441]

TO400s has normal size diameter similar to MX500 but it's thinner and fits my ears much better. It is a comfortable earbud for my ears more so than BS1 or MX500/760 shell.

 

[40760]

For earbuds, the diameter is just one factor that affects the fit. The curves that slopes down from the front cover to the back stem plays quite a big part too. I still feel the Qian39 (VE Monk Lite) style case to be more suitable for most people, and those with smaller ears must definitely try it to understand.

 

[chinmie]

Awesome that you are liking it, this will be my next purchase maybe. The mx500 shell was holding me back from mk1/2 but now I have no excuse if PK32 sounds as good or better

What's the sound sig roughly speaking?

And the soundstage?

here's my impressions on the bunch (and also compared to my MK2 rev1). mind you i haven't had the opportunity to listen to the MK1 rev2.

the MK series have similar sound and soundstage one another, but with the MK1 focus on bass/midbass, MK2 on treble (also have the most snap/attack on the sound), and the MK3 on mids and most balanced between the MKs. no significant difference in soundstage between the balanced and my rev1 single ended.

all off rev2 have reduced bass volume compared to the rev1. that might explain that MK2 is the most popular among rev1, and MK1 among rev2.

the 300 ohm has the most mid emphasis on all willsounds, also the most rolled off bass and slight roll off treble.

notes: all of the MKs and 300ohm are using thin monk-like foams, and have balanced jacks (except my MK2 rev1).

the PK32 has a thicker mids compared to the MKs (around 500 hz bump). this result in more intimate sound and seemingly smaller width in soundstage, but also have more depth compared to the MKs. overall sound became more analog/tubey. treble is softer than the MKs, but not by any means dull. Bass is plenty deep, surprising for a yuin shell, and can compete with the MKs.

notes: The PK32 is using full hiegi foams. i don't like the thin foams on it (too dispersed sound). i also don't like donuts on it (loses airyness and makes the soundstage closed in)

notes:all the rev2, 300ohm and PK32 have a more rubbery and more pliable cable compared to the more plasticky and harder rev1 cable.

 

[seanc6441]

@chinmie very nice thank you. Might go for the PK32 it seems like a good match for my brighter LG v20.

 

[waynes world]

i don't know, i chatted with willy about the PK32, then he send the other for me to test out. the MK3 and MK2 has similar cable type though, only different colors

my favorite so far is the PK32 and MK3. with the MK2, i like mine (rev1) better than the new rev2

here's my impressions on the bunch (and also compared to my MK2 rev1). mind you i haven't had the opportunity to listen to the MK1 rev2.

the MK series have similar sound and soundstage one another, but with the MK1 focus on bass/midbass, MK2 on treble (also have the most snap/attack on the sound), and the MK3 on mids and most balanced between the MKs. no significant difference in soundstage between the balanced and my rev1 single ended.

all off rev2 have reduced bass volume compared to the rev1. that might explain that MK2 is the most popular among rev1, and MK1 among rev2.

the 300 ohm has the most mid emphasis on all willsounds, also the most rolled off bass and slight roll off treble.

notes: all of the MKs and 300ohm are using thin monk-like foams, and have balanced jacks (except my MK2 rev1).

the PK32 has a thicker mids compared to the MKs (around 500 hz bump). this result in more intimate sound and seemingly smaller width in soundstage, but also have more depth compared to the MKs. overall sound became more analog/tubey. treble is softer than the MKs, but not by any means dull. Bass is plenty deep, surprising for a yuin shell, and can compete with the MKs.

notes: The PK32 is using full hiegi foams. i don't like the thin foams on it (too dispersed sound). i also don't like donuts on it (loses airyness and makes the soundstage closed in)

notes:all the rev2, 300ohm and PK32 have a more rubbery and more pliable cable compared to the more plasticky and harder rev1 cable.

Lol - I have no idea if the MK2 rev2 is the one that I should have purchased! That's okay though, as I'm sure that I'll be very happy with the MK2 (whenever it gets here).

 

[HungryPanda]

Lol - I have no idea if the MK2 rev2 is the one that I should have purchased! That's okay though, as I'm sure that I'll be very happy with the MK2 (whenever it gets here).

Have faith I adore mine

 

[40760]

Lol - I have no idea if the MK2 rev2 is the one that I should have purchased! That's okay though, as I'm sure that I'll be very happy with the MK2 (whenever it gets here).

I did some research and his silver cabled MK2 is actually a special edition.

 

[mbwilson111]

Listening with my Willsound MK1 rev2 and loving it. Purposely listening to something I have never heard before.

I would rather fall in love with some new music than to analyze the gear. I trust that these sound the way they should. Sounds like I am listening with full sized headphones which is nice because it is too warm today for headphones.

 

[haiku]

Got some Qlabs and Ampas coming. Interesting times ahead......

 

[chinmie]

Lol - I have no idea if the MK2 rev2 is the one that I should have purchased! That's okay though, as I'm sure that I'll be very happy with the MK2 (whenever it gets here).

no need to worry, they sounded really similar apart from the bass quantity. nothing a little eq nudge can't fix. both are great

 

[chinmie]

Listening with my Willsound MK1 rev2 and loving it. Purposely listening to something I have never heard before.

I would rather fall in love with some new music than to analyze the gear. I trust that these sound the way they should. Sounds like I am listening with full sized headphones which is nice because it is too warm today for headphones.

I'm happy you love yours. now I'm a bit mad at willy for sending all of these..i only want to know about the PK32, but now the MK3 is tempting too .. i got too many buds already

i definitely gonna keep the PK32 though.. I've been listening to it for hours and can put it down

 

[capnjack]

I did some research and his silver cabled MK2 is actually a special edition.

Mine are the exact opposite of these, black cable and white shells. Sound incredible tho. I prefer the red mk.1 rev2 because it has slightly less mid-bass, a touch more sub-bass and a more airey soundstage. Ymmv.

 

[mbwilson111]

I prefer the red mk.1 rev2 because it has slightly less mid-bass, a touch more sub-bass and a more airy soundstage.

That must be why I love these. Perfect sound signature for me. Plus they are beautiful. Flexible cable and I prefer the straight plug that this has.