[mbwilson111]

I wouldn't call myself a basshead, but having the nice lowend of the X6 was actually pretty startling. Monk+ was just alright for me, but going back to it was hard.

I actually enjoy different sound signatures so that is not a problem for me. I just get into the music. The Monks sound great with my singer-songwriter stuff.

It is possible that I do not require as much bass as I do not listen to EDM. However I do like some low sub bass when it exists. This is a track that I use to check for that. It goes very low... especially in a section starting around 2:27.

 

[boneburglar]

Interesting, coming from using KSE1200s as a daily driver (small bass bump over neutral), I'm coming from the impression that the bass is perhaps a bit too thick/wooly. So I'd agree if we're talking about lack of definition (slam/texture) or the amount of sub-bass, but taken as a whole, I'd describe the overall tuning as slightly bass heavy. I have maybe 3-4 hours listening them so far, haven't spent any time actually burning them in.

It's $12 tho, I'd hope that the KSE1200 is better hehe.

 

[bobeau]

It's $12 tho, I'd hope that the KSE1200 is better hehe.

Ha for sure. I didn't mean to compare a $10 earbud to a $2k headphone system, just saying against something that is an audiophile neutralish reference, it comes off bassy. They're certainly not something I would suggest for bassheads though.

 

[boneburglar]

Ha for sure. I didn't mean to compare a $10 earbud to a $2k headphone system, just saying against something that is an audiophile neutralish reference, it comes off bassy. They're certainly not something I would suggest for bassheads though.

My bad, I meant I wasn't a basshead, but it has bass at least

 

[nick n]

Hi, any news on this? I want my orange Kube

I've also been waiting for word on the Kube v1. I even went to look and figure out what colours I would need.
hahaa
however just got a message from the seller this morning they said they listed them, but I still cannot see the listing. (^ good timing on your question )
Perhaps there is a slight delay.
I'll be sure to link it up right away when I get it.
Or waynesworld can link if it shows soon.

Rest assurred they said Orange Blue, White , and Purple colours

 

[Willber]

After my last question here, and realizing how silly it was (thanks to those who answered!), I decided to try out some local diy earbuds based on emx 500 shells.

Turned out to be not so good as the fit was horrible for me as the bud was too big, and the SQ was way off coampred to any of my iems, even compared to my huawei usb c earbuds (which fit me nicely, and have a pretty clean sound, shaped like apple earpods).

So I went looking for something around the 15-20 usd range that's accessible locally (something like ebay) but not made locally and I found the FAAEAL Snow Lotus 2.0 (i like the look of the white), FAAEAL Datura-X, and Moondrop Nameless.

Are any of the above smaller than a regular emx500 shell? The three are available locally at quite similar prices, with the nameless being more expensive by just a little bit.

The Snow Lotus uses the common MX500 shell. I don't have the others you mention but they use unique shells. I can't say what size they are, though.

These are some buds I bought recently that use slightly smaller shells:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Ori...293.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.458b4c4dMfMio3
(Silver)
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/100...867.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.458b4c4dMfMio3
(PK2 with brown cable)

Both sound very good to me, but hopefully others will have more suggestions.

 

[bobeau]

My bad, I meant I wasn't a basshead, but it has bass at least

To be clear, I was talking about the Snow Lotus 1.0. Haven't heard the Monk+, which by most accounts has less bass than the SL, nor the Yincrow (rebranded Vido?) which apparently has more.

 

[jogawag]

The Snow Lotus uses the common MX500 shell. I don't have the others you mention but they use unique shells. I can't say what size they are, though.

These are some buds I bought recently that use slightly smaller shells:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Ori...293.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.458b4c4dMfMio3
(Silver)
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/100...867.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.458b4c4dMfMio3
(PK2 with brown cable)

Both sound very good to me, but hopefully others will have more suggestions.

I strongly recommend to you "diy SR2 16ohms TPE wire" as smaller shells earbuds.
I think that this performance is comparable to SWD2+.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item//32801646835.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item//32801265552.html
Choice 2nd color on eigther page.
This need 1-200 hours burn-in.

 

[Willber]

I strongly recommend to you "diy SR2 16ohms TPE wire" as smaller shells earbuds.
I think that this performance is comparable to SWD2+.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item//32801646835.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item//32801265552.html
Choice 2nd color on eigther page.
This need 1-200 hours burn-in.

Thanks, but it's not me who is looking for new buds (although they do look interesting).

 

[drey101]

The Snow Lotus uses the common MX500 shell. I don't have the others you mention but they use unique shells. I can't say what size they are, though.

These are some buds I bought recently that use slightly smaller shells:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Ori...293.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.458b4c4dMfMio3
(Silver)
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/100...867.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.458b4c4dMfMio3
(PK2 with brown cable)

Both sound very good to me, but hopefully others will have more suggestions.

Thanks for the suggestions, I'll look for these locally!

I think the buds I had are MX500 not EMX500(didn't realize they were different), and I'll double check the size.

 

[Carrow]

Anyone want a pair of stock Vidos to try? I'm getting a modded version (Purist MMCX) from TuneOut Audio so I don't need the stock one anymore, I can send people in the UK or EU my stock pair just for the cost of shipping

 

[snip3r77]

Is snow lotus 1 plus a step up from ry4s UE and emx500s?

 

[seanc6441]

Is snow lotus 1 plus a step up from ry4s UE and emx500s?

As with most of the good budget earbuds it's probably just a sidegrade in terms of technicalities and the sound signature is personal preference.

Of course i have not heard the SL but I've heard emx500 ry4s vido etc and to say one is clearly 'better' than the others is a tough call.

I guess you could say which bud can stay closest to neutral is the 'best' but it's really a judgement call.

 

[waynes world]

As with most of the good budget earbuds it's probably just a sidegrade in terms of technicalities and the sound signature is personal preference.

Of course i have not heard the SL but I've heard emx500 ry4s vido etc and to say one is clearly 'better' than the others is a tough call.

I guess you could say which bud can stay closest to neutral is the 'best' but it's really a judgement call.

Exactamundo!

 

[daid1]

I strongly recommend to you "diy SR2 16ohms TPE wire" as smaller shells earbuds.
I think that this performance is comparable to SWD2+.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item//32801646835.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item//32801265552.html
Choice 2nd color on eigther page.
This need 1-200 hours burn-in.

Wait, what I missed..? Comparable to SWD2+ that one at 300 dollars? I want it