Earbuds Round-Up
Feb 9, 2020 at 9:53 AM Post #46,982 of 75,525
Feb 9, 2020 at 2:52 PM Post #46,984 of 75,525
Have anybody tried these archaic earbuds? It's a SYN1301B motorola headset.
Could they be opened and recabled without breaking the shell or drivers?
 

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Feb 9, 2020 at 8:33 PM Post #46,985 of 75,525
Hi @ClieOS, could you answer my questions?
I am now enjoying music with docomo earbuds (2017 NiceHCK DIY PK2 black version 1) and Smabat ST-10.
I feel these two earbuds are on the same tier (the docomo earbuds have fun and the Smabat ST-10 has excellent bass).
How does @ClieOS compare and rank these two earbuds in the whole tiers?

By the way, it seems that white docomo earbuds can be purchased on the following page.
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=4771866

I'll rank them fairly close as well.
 
Feb 10, 2020 at 6:21 AM Post #46,988 of 75,525
Are they( docomo earbuds and Smabat ST-10 ) the same CONTENDER tier as Shozy Cygnus? Or are they the same CHAMPIONS tier as Shozy BK?

I'll say they are right at the top of contender or even lower end of champion. BK on balanced can be stunningly good - but if it is single-ended, it is not that much better than the two.
 
Feb 10, 2020 at 6:32 AM Post #46,989 of 75,525
Is the SQ and seller legit?

I bought there about a year ago but there was no problem other than a short 60 cm cable.
One problem is that the docomo earbuds have a 4-pole Hifiman-Balanced plug.
In my experience it seems that you can convert it to a 3-pole plug with a 70 cm long ordinary extension cable made of JVC, but I cannot guarantee it.

However, it seems that the white docomo earbuds with the conversion extension cable are sold on the next "Chinese" Taobao page...
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=525653308087
 
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Feb 10, 2020 at 7:00 AM Post #46,990 of 75,525
I bought there about a year ago but there was no problem other than a short 60 cm cable.
One problem is that the docomo earbuds have a 4-pole Hifiman-Balanced plug.
In my experience it seems that you can convert it to a 3-pole plug with a 70 cm long ordinary extension cable made of JVC, but I cannot guarantee it.

However, it seems that the white docomo earbuds with the conversion extension cable are sold on the next "Chinese" Taobao page...
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=525653308087


Thanks!
I see... have to search for that extension. But I can use them in a unbalanced source, right?
 
Feb 10, 2020 at 7:16 AM Post #46,991 of 75,525
Thanks!
I see... have to search for that extension. But I can use them in a unbalanced source, right?

The model number of the 70 cm long ordinary extension cable made of JVC is "JVC CN-M70-W".
This cable seems to happen to convert from 4-poles to 3-poles, but it is not explicitly stated that there is a conversion function.
If converted to a 3-pole plug, you can use them in a unbalanced source.
 
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Feb 10, 2020 at 6:20 PM Post #46,992 of 75,525
Search is not working right.

https://www.harmanaudio.com/enhancers/

There is no info.



★★★★★ ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars.


· 3 years ago

they work...

I bought a pair of inspire 100 yurbuds a while ago, love 'em, and just recently I discovered that if I took the silicon piece off, the buds looked the same as some older types of ear buds that I had laying around. so I decided to try to "upgrade" the older sets, I ordered two pair, got them very quickly, and they worked! These things are very cleverly, but simply, designed. they really stay put, I use them on the treadmill, never tried running with them, and they are comfortable and functional. If there is one issue, I could say that ten bucks for two pair of little silicon molded gizmos is very expensive, but shipping is free, and ten bucks spent now won't keep me from buying that brand new Caddy, anyhow, so what the heck. saved a shopping trip...wish I knew about these when I used to ride motorcycles...

https://www.harmanaudio.com/sale/JBL+Inspire+100.html?cgid=sale&dwvar_JBL Inspire 100_color=Black-GLOBAL-Current#features_tab

Was on sale and now sold out.

Fit wise I think I can see people with sensitive ears finding discomfort rather quickly. But for people who wrestle for living,ie mma, or participate in contact sports, ie touch football, I think they can get past the comfort level.

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/yurbuds-inspire-first-impressions.744211/post-11084838

I kind of disagree with the review in the link because I like sound-stage and warm presentation. Maybe also because the sale price was about $5. But I'm not someone who have no experience with spectacular sound under $5. Lets just say I have experience with the monk.

I put the tip or cover of the JBL on the Ry4s and the sensitivity jump made a huge jump in sound. Basically this tip curbs the highs and boost the mid bass. The sound is like making the ear bud sounds like being inside of a large club.
The efficiency of earbuds is just amazing with this tip. The JBL has the JBL/AKG mid centric sound. But in comparison to the Ry4s, the JBL is not very efficient sounding.

I tried Vido, and Vido sounds the best with this tip. The darker sound of Vido translate better with the increase in mid bass, club sound, and roll off of highs. The sound is much louder and fit is much more secure. I think this tip makes Vido a legitimate work out buds.
 
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Feb 11, 2020 at 1:27 PM Post #46,993 of 75,525
I've emailed Rholupat twice in the past week enquiring about shipping options beyond "Economy Standard" (which is the only thing that shows up in their order form and takes about a month to the US) and have not received a reply. Any other options for Kube and Willsound earbuds?
 
Feb 11, 2020 at 1:54 PM Post #46,994 of 75,525
I've emailed Rholupat twice in the past week enquiring about shipping options beyond "Economy Standard" (which is the only thing that shows up in their order form and takes about a month to the US) and have not received a reply. Any other options for Kube and Willsound earbuds?

AFAIK Willsound buds are also available here: https://shopee.co.id/will_sound

That seller seems to be the maker himself. Not sure if it's open to purchasers beyond Indonesia, however. That site is like Amazon but localized to Indonesia. Do note that quite a number of the models aren't available there for some reason. The Mk2 is most prominently missing from that site. Perhaps you can contact him there & ask.
 

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