[hongky]

It maybe worth the extra few dollars during the 11.11 sale. This way you bypass a bunch of 'almost what I'm looking for s'. The Samsara is pretty awesome. Another slightly cheaper alternative is the K's 600. I got the Samsara over the k's600 but the I have heard/read they are very similar...

Thanks, I'll think about it

 

[hongky]

same dilemma as me then, looking for buds on the $100 range but coming up with quite a few models

so far its EBX or Samsara for me, maybe TO600 (this one is just me being curious, no one has actually posted impressions of them). That said, TO600 is usd$72 here, so I don't need 11.11 if I want them.

most users have consistently put the K's earphone over TO series, so the Samsara is probably the best bet now. K's 500 is $75, EBX is $80, K's 600 is $88, K's 300 Samsara is $108. As I see it, only EBX is the odd one here due to not finding a proper comparison on it. @doggiemom did a helpful comparison on the K's model:

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/earbuds-round-up.441400/page-2371#post-14501676

Thanks, this is really helpful

 

[Zerohour88]

I'm all for K's earbuds but I want someone to try the TO600 for research sake

Seriously though if it improves on the 400s in the bass control and impact it'll be a winner.

But seeing is the black ling seems to follow the samasara vein of tuning and I absolutely adore that earbud, i think the samasara would be awesome

The price on the 600 is really good though, possibly... Decisions decisions... For you not me haha

haha, the TO600 temps me too much after having the TO180 (though one side is having some crinkling issues, nothing a few blow/suck cycle wouldn't fix when it happens, but an issue nonetheless).

Moonstar compared Samsara with EBX here: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/review/19766/

thanks for the link, I actually just read it after looking around for EBX reviews (since 11.11 is nearing). He even compared it with Rose Masya, which is nice.

They're basically toe-to-toe and picking one might come down to preference. Regardless of sound signature, I always want to make sure that I go up in terms of actual SQ.

NiceHCK EBX in the lead again for me, can't wait till 11.11 (the 2 sellers have similar pricing, maybe it'd be a good idea to spend the extra 3 bux and get it direct from NiceHCK store)

 

[groucho69]

same dilemma as me then, looking for buds on the $100 range but coming up with quite a few models

so far its EBX or Samsara for me, maybe TO600 (this one is just me being curious, no one has actually posted impressions of them). That said, TO600 is usd$72 here, so I don't need 11.11 if I want them.

most users have consistently put the K's earphone over TO series, so the Samsara is probably the best bet now. K's 500 is $75, EBX is $80, K's 600 is $88, K's 300 Samsara is $108. As I see it, only EBX is the odd one here due to not finding a proper comparison on it. @doggiemom did a helpful comparison on the K's model:

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/earbuds-round-up.441400/page-2371#post-14501676

Now I changed my order to the 600.

 

[seanc6441]

Thanks, but Samsara is over my budget
Any other recommendation for $100 budget ?

Go for the EBX then? $87

Or get a willsound with upgrade cable $45-75.

Or save you cash and grab an emx500 with spc cable or RY4S UE cable and buy ali thin + hiegi donut foams for like $25. Because the former sound excellent to me and the latter have high praise too.

 

[subwoof3r]

grab an emx500 with spc cable

Any link to buy this specific version please ?

Unfortunately, my EMX500S just died 1 hour ago, they didn't survived to one of my DIY mod try tonight, lol
Well, 1 driver was still working so I keep it just in case.
Their subbass will miss me a lot damn..

 

[seanc6441]

Any link to buy this specific version please ?

Unfortunately, my EMX500S just died 1 hour ago, they didn't survived to one of my DIY mod try tonight, lol
Well, 1 driver was still working so I keep it just in case.
Their subbass will miss me a lot damn..

Well if you're into diying why not buy the 10 pack of drivers and make some spares? The 10 pack costs only as much as one full unit...

Hot Selling 5 Pair DIY EMX500 earphone Speaker 15.4 mm speaker HiFi Bass Sound quality Speaker unit Earphone accessories
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/dseXnDQ
And these sound great to my ears. Solid bass and very detailed mids and highs.

The clear version is **** emx500 (clear shell spc cable one) for like $16.

I've heard a few reports stating that one has the best bass response. But i dont have it myself, only the diy emx500 drivers i bought.

 

[subwoof3r]

Well if you're into diying why not buy the 10 pack of drivers and make some spares? The 10 pack costs only as much as one full unit...

Hot Selling 5 Pair DIY EMX500 earphone Speaker 15.4 mm speaker HiFi Bass Sound quality Speaker unit Earphone accessories
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/dseXnDQ
And these sound great to my ears. Solid bass and very detailed mids and highs.

The clear version is **** emx500 (clear shell spc cable one) for like $16.

I've heard a few reports stating that one has the best bass response. But i dont have it myself, only the diy emx500 drivers i bought.

Thanks a lot, I will order that
But EMX500 = EMX500S in term of soundsig ? wasn't the "S" version different ?

 

[HungryPanda]

I just ordered some 15.4 and 14.8mm drivers as I just wrecked my left hand Vido speaker

 

[DarkZenith]

Thanks a lot, I will order that
But EMX500 = EMX500S in term of soundsig ? wasn't the "S" version different ?

Yes : bassier, fatter, juicier, meatier.

 

[kw8910]

Samsara for under $90 using aliexpress coupons, EBX for under $65 or blind buy TO600 (and I do enjoy TO400 heavily amped) for under $55? Tough decisions...

 

[toear]

Samsara for under $90 using aliexpress coupons, EBX for under $65 or blind buy TO600 (and I do enjoy TO400 heavily amped) for under $55? Tough decisions...

Where is ebx for $65? Not that I should be asking.... At all...

 

[kw8910]

Where is ebx for $65? Not that I should be asking.... At all...

NiceHCK store, you'll have to use the aliexpress select coupons, coin exchange coupons ($10 off/1000 coin one), and (if available) store seller coupons to stack up.

 

[Zerohour88]

NiceHCK store, you'll have to use the aliexpress select coupons, coin exchange coupons ($10 off/1000 coin one), and (if available) store seller coupons to stack up.

ah, so it won't work without having lots of coins then? I thought it was some special voucher, lol. EBX for 65 would be a bargain

 

[BadReligionPunk]

Cool! Yep, Only AT has them so far. $19 shipped is not bad(maybe, we'll see). Will be interested in what you think of them. Was thinking of perhaps getting the BT version if they are overachievers.

Ordered at 6pm cat on Tue Oct 30. Got home today and had a package waiting for me from Oakland NJ. It was the audio technica earbuds.

That's insanely fast shipping. First impressions are good. Listened to some Jerry Reed, Bad Religion, Love Bites, Do As Infinity, Awolnation and Tech N9ne.
They are ear pods and not ear buds. They are a rubbery grey housing, and they fit really nice.

Would like some more time with them to compare with apple ear pods and the ear pods that came with my phone.

Seems at first hearing they are balanced, with a slight tilt to warm.
Gonna burn on and listen to them over the next few days. I think I like them though. There is nothing offensive about them. They seem to do well with everything.