[Alex.Grimm]

For something thats not expensive you could try the EMX500

the tonality is different

 

[AudioNoob]

I guess I'll give monk lite a try. I just sent them an email suggesting they should sell their cables separately for recablers even if they only sell them with earbud orders

 

[areek]

For something thats not expensive you could try the EMX500

EMX500 is supposed to be bright. I am quite treble sensitive.

 

[BadReligionPunk]

The EMX500 is a nice warm blanket with nice full bottom, lush mids and huge stage. Very nice bud. You maybe thinking of the EMX500S?
Heres the one I got BTW.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32759573651.html

 

[mbwilson111]

EMX500 is supposed to be bright. I am quite treble sensitive.

I have this one (in red) Mine is quite bright and clear but is not lacking anything else. I just got them out to refresh my memory (I have a few other buds). Not sure I would call them a warm blanket but I do like them. Not sure I would recommend for someone extremely sensitive to treble... it is impossible for me to know what you would think. I think I am learning to like treble more than I originally did, but mids are most important to me.... vocals.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/100...Y-Earphone-HiFi-Bass-Earbuds/32887565850.html

When they arrived a few other things arrived at the same time and my husband had made a few buds for me so these never got much attention So when I plugged them in just now I did the channel and phase test that I always do now when something new arrives. Guess what! Right and left are reversed... and I didn't know. Luckily the shells are symmetrical so I just need to mark them correctly now.

I am enjoying the clarity and soundstage of these right now. I think they are lively and energetic.

 

[BadReligionPunk]

I have this one (in red) Mine is quite bright and clear but is not lacking anything else. I just got them out to refresh my memory (I have a few other buds). Not sure I would call them a warm blanket but I do like them. Not sure I would recommend for someone extremely sensitive to treble... it is impossible for me to know what you would think. I think I am learning to like treble more than I originally did, but mids are most important to me.... vocals.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/100...Y-Earphone-HiFi-Bass-Earbuds/32887565850.html

When they arrived a few other things arrived at the same time and my husband had made a few buds for me so these never got much attention So when I plugged them in just now I did the channel and phase test that I always do now when something new arrives. Guess what! Right and left are reversed... and I didn't know. Luckily the shells are symmetrical so I just need to mark them correctly now.

I am enjoying the clarity and soundstage of these right now. I think they are lively and energetic.

Hmm...I wonder about the different models of EMX500. Mine is definitely warm and lush. RY4S UE by comparison is much more bright then my EMX500. The only bud I have that I would describe as warmer then it would be the Sabia V6/VUNBUD whose treble is quite rolled off.

 

[mbwilson111]

Hmm...I wonder about the different models of EMX500. Mine is definitely warm and lush. RY4S UE by comparison is much more bright then my EMX500. The only bud I have that I would describe as warmer then it would be the Sabia V6/VUNBUD whose treble is quite rolled off.

My husband made two different buds for me using EMX500 drivers. He tuned one of them to have more bass than the other. I actually bought the Bro because I wanted to compare his to a commercial one. I chose this one for the color and cable combo.

I am thinking there is no one official version. Warm is such a hard thing to define or agree on anyway. If the music is relaxing, it is relaxing with these. There is no way for us to truly understand what the other person is hearing.

Still listening with the EMX500 Bro and enjoying it with some instrumental music ... the House of Cards soundtrack. Excellent.

I really need to check out today's new arrivals.... I will leave the Bro to burn in at my desk.

 

[areek]

Any of the Faaeal Offerings that might be closer to the Vido tonality? I can run balanced as well. From what I have heard, the Snow lotus 1.0 balanced 2.5mm sounds the best, but am not sure which purchase link to follow.

 

[mbwilson111]

Any of the Faaeal Offerings that might be closer to the Vido tonality? I can run balanced as well. From what I have heard, the Snow lotus 1.0 balanced 2.5mm sounds the best, but am not sure which purchase link to follow.

I have this one in the transparent with black cable but not with a balanced. I did not know that was available with a balanced cable. I do love the one I have. Actually I have several Faaeals... all good.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/HIF...ic-Earphones-HIFI-Earbuds-DJ/32677773445.html

Oh I found the balanced version on the Faaeal store. If the cable is the only difference I am not sure if I would get it but if balanced is important to you...

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/New...uds-For-MP3-Player-Amplifier/32889629399.html

 

[BadReligionPunk]

My husband made two different buds for me using EMX500 drivers. He tuned one of them to have more bass than the other. I actually bought the Bro because I wanted to compare his to a commercial one. Choose this one for the color and cable combo.

I am thinking there is no one official version. Warm is such a hard thing to define or agree on anyway. If the music is relaxing, it is relaxing with these. There is no way for us to truly understand what the other person is hearing.

Still listening with the EMX500 Bro and enjoying it with some instrumental music ... the House of Cards soundtrack. Excellent.

I really need to check out today's new arrivals.... I will leave the Bro to burn in at my desk.

Yup. What is neutral? What is warm? Mostly subjective. I really want to buy an EMX500 MMCX and see what effects different cables have on it. I will have to wait though. Bought to much on this sale already. Did pickup the Ry4s MMCX though.

 

[Alex.Grimm]

Any of the Faaeal Offerings that might be closer to the Vido tonality? I can run balanced as well. From what I have heard, the Snow lotus 1.0 balanced 2.5mm sounds the best, but am not sure which purchase link to follow.

I have FAAEAL Snow-lotus 1.0 Plus and would not recommend it. Maybe you should try Snow-lotus 2.0 or Rosemary 150 ohm. I heard that Willsound MK2 have a sound like Vido, but much better than Vido. Also you can try Seahf AWK-F150C. FENGRU DIY EMX500 you don't like, there sound like IEMs bass heavily hammer in the head, while Vido has air and deep bass.

 

[cyh03176]

EMX500 is supposed to be bright. I am quite treble sensitive.

Tested Rosemary today, it was a very dark earbud for me.

 

[DAndrew]

I would love to find that cable to put on some of the buds my husband makes. We have found nothing like that... for $2 or any price. We look for cables that already have plugs and Y spitters on them already. We usually have to buy a bag of 5 or 10 to get a decent price and it is still more than you said.

You can actually find plugs that are quite expensive. You don't know what the bud builder had to pay for that.

Theres a supplier I talk to personally and get these prices, I gave away a cable like that to a friend, will try to ask for it and take a picture if you dont believe me. I truly doubt a chinese store on aliexpress would use original Oyaide plugs (the brand that the plug in the picture copies) and I have never ever seem them jump to more than 4$ unless its an obvious ripoff

 

[DAndrew]

the tonality is different

Whats the point in getting a new bud if you are looking to sound the same just more expensive? I just recommended something with similar strengths but slightly v-shaped

 

[areek]

I have FAAEAL Snow-lotus 1.0 Plus and would not recommend it. Maybe you should try Snow-lotus 2.0 or Rosemary 150 ohm. I heard that Willsound MK2 have a sound like Vido, but much better than Vido. Also you can try Seahf AWK-F150C. FENGRU DIY EMX500 you don't like, there sound like IEMs bass heavily hammer in the head, while Vido has air and deep bass.

I can not seem to purchase the will sound mk2 using a credit card. They want payment in PayPal which my country does not have. What is wrong with the snow lotus?
Also any other suggestions under 100$?

I have this one in the transparent with black cable but not with a balanced. I did not know that was available with a balanced cable. I do love the one I have. Actually I have several Faaeals... all good.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/HIF...ic-Earphones-HIFI-Earbuds-DJ/32677773445.html

Oh I found the balanced version on the Faaeal store. If the cable is the only difference I am not sure if I would get it but if balanced is important to you...

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/New...uds-For-MP3-Player-Amplifier/32889629399.html

How would you describe the highs in your buds?

Tested Rosemary today, it was a very dark earbud for me.

I don't like too much bass, just some oompf to get going. Smoothness is key. Any suggestions below 100 bucks?