[assassin10000]

Just saw these while looking around, if anyone else is interested in an earpod shaped earbud.

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/4000086591147.html

 

[darmanastartes]

thinking to get Smabat ST-10s, any owners can confirm it can be worn cable down like usual earbuds if i get a non-earhook cable?

The stock ST-10S (silver) cable does not have earhooks.

 

[Alex.Grimm]

thinking to get Smabat ST-10s, any owners can confirm it can be worn cable down like usual earbuds if i get a non-earhook cable?

Silver - simple quality cable non-earhook
Gold - good quality cable with earhook

 

[David Mitchell]

In both sound and fit, the Monk+ doesn't work well for me. I've been avoiding other "Type I" shells. Somewhere hereabouts I was recommended the Edifier H185 years ago, which fits great for me (I do use stacked full and donut foams) and has better treble extension. I find it a bit light in the bass, however. I don't like the thicker mid-bass of the Monk, but I do want extension. Any suggestions for me?

Well, while I was on a different track last night, looking for a system-wide software crossfeed option, I learned about Equalizer APO. Now I have both crossfeed and custom EQ, which has allowed me to add a huge low-bass boost (plus a small bump around 400 Hz — funny how you notice another issue after the first is taken care of) to the H185. Now I think I may stick with them!

 

[F700]

Liking a slightly warm sound signature and needing my bass, which earbud could you recommend with a great fit for normal ears (shape and ear-canal)? Budget is elastic...

 

[voxdub]

Resistance! Is! Futile!

I'm not familiar with the Traceless, so I'll be interested in how you think they compare.

They're pretty dull, basically a Vido but without bass, perhaps due to transparent shell plastics (which are gorgeous), I'll probably re-purpose the shells, there are far better options even at the low price of the Traceless.

 

[axhng]

Nicehck trio. ME80 still my favourite out of the lot in terms of sound. Really like how it presents vocals, especially female. though the MX500 shell seems like a more stable fit for me overall.

 

[assassin10000]

Anybody in the U.S. got a pair of black silicone rings for the ve monk earbuds they don't want?

I could order the ve ex pack but I don't want to wait two months if I don't have to.

 

[chinmie]

Thanks. Worth ten times the price of the H185?

for me, no. in fact i prefer the H185 more

 

[voxdub]

Been listening to the Yincrow RW-9 for the past couple of days, ordered solely because of recent comments on this thread. I'd rate them right up at the top of budget buds alongside the RY4S UE. They have a less pronounced v shape than the RY4S and lack some of airyness that brings. But what they do bring is good presentation across the range with a full on sound which avoids congestion. The bass is the best I've heard on a budget bud, listening to Portishead there's fantastic low end impact whilst Beth's voice remains beautifully up front and Bob Marley & The Wailers are an absolute treat through these buds. Really tempted to see what the RW1000 bass version are like now.

 

[Alex.Grimm]

Really tempted to see what the RW1000 bass version are like now.

Have bass, but less than RW-9, more bright with width scene

 

[Sam L]

Anybody in the U.S. got a pair of black silicone rings for the ve monk earbuds they don't want?

I could order the ve ex pack but I don't want to wait two months if I don't have to.

Do they sell those silicone rings separately from the pack?

Edit: nm found this
#Aliexpress US $4.30 14%OFF | 10 pcs Earphone ear pads Rubber ring of headset size 15.15mm
https://a.aliexpress.com/_dXEEjZS

 

[voxdub]

Got bored, the RW-9 drivers are now in the Traceless shells with the branding removed. The cable holes are really small on the Traceless shell at the inner part, so I couldn't use the original cable, thought I may as well colour code everything.

 

[Sam L]

Do any of you find that some cables are too heavy for use with earbuds?

 

[Sam L]

Finally, after a 2 month wait!