Earbuds Round-Up
Oct 26, 2019 at 12:42 PM Post #45,541 of 75,149
Definitely mojito didn't sound recessed to me , it might be V shaped but definitely clear
Recessed meaning the mids (especially vocal region around 500-1500hz) are notably behind the bass and treble. Which is what V shape means to me.

Its clear, but the vocals are not neutral or forward to me. But thats just my impression. It's probably some of the most recessed mids ive heard on an earbud. I think the dual driver is causing this.

Or maybe my unit is an anomaly.
 
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Oct 26, 2019 at 1:13 PM Post #45,542 of 75,149
Anyone see this thing?
https://h5.aliexpress.com/item/4000090081514.html

Seems like a very advanced and high quality portable dac/amp that might be ideal for earbuds users. Although it requires 5v usb out and has no internal battery so if you wanna use it with a smartphone you may need an additional power source in the chain. Probably more ideally suited to devices that outpit enough power like some tablets, laptops/pc and maybe some daps. Of course its not cheap but it seems good value for what you get.

It is an interesting device, I read about it here where it was well reviewed:

https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...ents-of-e1da-9038s-bal-portable-dac-amp.8424/

For a lower price (€49) you have the Ibasso DC02 or DC01, which also seem like great devices on paper:

https://www.audiophonics.fr/en/port...i-res-ak4490-32bit-384khz-dsd256-p-14058.html
 
Oct 26, 2019 at 2:11 PM Post #45,543 of 75,149
Anyone see this thing?
https://h5.aliexpress.com/item/4000090081514.html

Seems like a very advanced and high quality portable dac/amp that might be ideal for earbuds users. Although it requires 5v usb out and has no internal battery so if you wanna use it with a smartphone you may need an additional power source in the chain. Probably more ideally suited to devices that outpit enough power like some tablets, laptops/pc and maybe some daps. Of course its not cheap but it seems good value for what you get.

it already has a dedicated thread here on head-fi :wink:
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/e1d...-pdv2-9038s-9038d-9038x-hifitoy-hptoy.915835/
 
Oct 26, 2019 at 6:15 PM Post #45,544 of 75,149
Probably mentioned but didn't see it back through the last half dozen pages. Looks like a decent concept and should see some tweaking the sound with some modification
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Not sure what a protein diaphragm really is :) Fit looks intriguing and I like MMCX for use with my FiiO short cord. Tempting being quite cheap! I see one or two orders already.
 
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Oct 26, 2019 at 7:06 PM Post #45,546 of 75,149
Probably mentioned but didn't see it back through the last half dozen pages. Looks like a decent concept and should see some tweaking the sound with some modification
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Not sure what a protein diaphragm really is :) Fit looks intriguing and I like MMCX for use with my FiiO short cord. Tempting being quite cheap! I see one or two orders already.
Who makes this?
 
Oct 26, 2019 at 7:17 PM Post #45,548 of 75,149
Interesting: Yaoyaotiger HIFI Audio Store has it for about 1/2 the cost at LuckLZ Audio Store so be aware.
 
Oct 26, 2019 at 10:53 PM Post #45,549 of 75,149
I took a flyer on the SFR KP120. WTH, at $26.96 with epacket for non-mic version it was pretty low risk. Anyone else cave? :)
 
Oct 27, 2019 at 6:30 AM Post #45,551 of 75,149
I took a flyer on the SFR KP120. WTH, at $26.96 with epacket for non-mic version it was pretty low risk. Anyone else cave? :)

Not yet... I will wait for the price to go down more:)
 
Oct 27, 2019 at 9:36 AM Post #45,553 of 75,149
Do you have a link for this? I couldn't find it at that price. Much appreciated!

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000302594912.html

No, don't think I have ever used that seller before so no experience with them yet.

If still the same just change to epacket if it is better for you. Was still free just had to select it but for me in NY is under 2 weeks nearly every time so better than the Ali standard. Don't forget your coupons but that only really just wiped away the tax.
 
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Oct 27, 2019 at 9:36 AM Post #45,554 of 75,149
Do you have a link for this? I couldn't find it at that price. Much appreciated!

Wow last night I found it on this store for $29 and now it is just over $34. I expect it will go down again for 11:11

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32904196441.html

Slightly less here

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000300388208.html

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000302594912.html

If still the same just change to epacket if it is better for you. Was still free just had to select it but for me in NY is under 2 weeks nearly every time so better than the Ali standard.

That one never came up in my search. Good find.

(btw, fixed your link in my quote... we are supposed to remove all the affiliate spam stuff)
 
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