[Sam L]

1. re: setup for earbuds.
Still figuring things out. It gets really tricky because there are noticeable variations to the graph depending on how much pressure the bud is held against the mic/coupler. I try to hold them loosely because this approximates real life use case, no one constantly pushes their earbuds against their head.

2. last graph was with coupler, but my sound card wasn't calibrated. Not only do you need to ideally have a calibrated mic (ala imm-6) but sound cards require calibration as well.

I'm actually kind of disappointed that the coupler mic has no compensation info. I am considering cannabalizing it for the imm-6 since I have the compensation values for that mic.

 

[cenizas]

1. re: setup for earbuds.
Still figuring things out. It gets really tricky because there are noticeable variations to the graph depending on how much pressure the bud is held against the mic/coupler. I try to hold them loosely because this approximates real life use case, no one constantly pushes their earbuds against their head.

2. last graph was with coupler, but my sound card wasn't calibrated. Not only do you need to ideally have a calibrated mic (ala imm-6) but sound cards require calibration as well.

The issue I've found is that there's no way to hold the buds loosely consistently, when I try that every measurement I take has variation in the bass, have you found a solution for that?

 

[Sam L]

The issue I've found is that there's no way to hold the buds loosely consistently, when I try that every measurement I take has variation in the bass, have you found a solution for that?

Yes, it's a tricky problem. I'm waiting for this to mod.

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/4000308875071.html

 

[cqtek]

Hi, everybody.

I just posted my latest review, about ISN Rambo II.
I have to admit that I liked them very, very much.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/isn-rambo-ii.24542/reviews#item-review-24104

 

[Alex.Grimm]

https://moonstarreviews.net/isn-audio-rambo-ii-review/

 

[Sam L]

Hi, everybody.

I just posted my latest review, about ISN Rambo II.
I have to admit that I liked them very, very much.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/isn-rambo-ii.24542/reviews#item-review-24104

wow, great review -- obvious you put a ton of work in it! Thank you for posting this. The Rambo II's are my favorite earbuds and they deserve more exposure.

 

[cqtek]

wow, great review -- obvious you put a ton of work in it! Thank you for posting this. The Rambo II's are my favorite earbuds and they deserve more exposure.

Thank you. I actually work the same amount of time for all of them, only sometimes some work out better than others...

 

[tuleggi]

Thank you. I actually work the same amount of time for all of them, only sometimes some work out better than others...

Hi by chance are you also able to compare with the Seinnheiser mx980? Where those rambo2 would fit in comparison? Thanks - See my question here: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/earbuds-round-up.441400/post-15794418

 

[cqtek]

Hi by chance are you also able to compare with the Seinnheiser mx980? Where those rambo2 would fit in comparison? Thanks - See my question here: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/earbuds-round-up.441400/post-15794418

Sorry, I don't have this model.

 

[Slater]

Got the Snow Lotus 1.0 today. I’m not really feeling it at all. Dark, muddy, veiled, mids and treble are really distant.

And yes, I’m feeding it loads of power (FiiO A5). Amplification is not the problem; the tuning is. Maybe I’m doing something wrong - do these usually require doughnuts? Or did I make and mistake and was supposed to get the Snow Lotus 2.0 instead?

I also got the RY4S Plus. Sounds way better than the Snow Lotus, especially balanced. Treble is a bit dry sounding, and upper mids can get a little shouts on some tracks. But other than that they’re not bad.

My bigger issue with them is that by the time I attach a mmcx cable, it’s about 2.5” long which is ridiculously unruly to wear. Now I know why @assassin10000 cuts down all of his DIY mmcx earbud shells. I’ll have to do the same thing to these, or else they won’t really be usable as is.

 

[baskingshark]

Got the Snow Lotus 1.0 today. I’m not really feeling it at all. Dark, muddy, veiled, mids and treble are really distant.

And yes, I’m feeding it loads of power (FiiO A5). Amplification is not the problem; the tuning is. Maybe I’m doing something wrong - do these usually require doughnuts? Or did I make and mistake and was supposed to get the Snow Lotus 2.0 instead?

I also got the RY4S Plus. Sounds way better than the Snow Lotus, especially balanced. Treble is a bit dry sounding, and upper mids can get a little shouts on some tracks. But other than that they’re not bad.

My bigger issue with them is that by the time I attach a mmcx cable, it’s about 2.5” long which is ridiculously unruly to wear. Now I know why @assassin10000 cuts down all of his DIY mmcx earbud shells. I’ll have to do the same thing to these, or else they won’t really be usable as is.

If u like the RY4S plus, then consider getting the RY4S 300 ohm. Needs amping, but it is more balanced with better bass speed and quality (though RY4S plus has more bass quantity). RY4S 300 ohm has a slight upper mids boost, but not as harsh as the RY4S plus. The only thing holding the RY4S 300 ohm back from competing with some higher end stuff like the SMABATs is probably the mids lack a bit of detail and the subbass doesn't extend very deep, but I think it is still very good for $15 or so.

 

[Slater]

If u like the RY4S plus, then consider getting the RY4S 300 ohm. Needs amping, but it is more balanced with better bass speed and quality (though RY4S plus has more bass quantity). RY4S 300 ohm has a slight upper mids boost, but not as harsh as the RY4S plus. The only thing holding the RY4S 300 ohm back from competing with some higher end stuff like the SMABATs is probably the mids lack a bit of detail and the subbass doesn't extend very deep, but I think it is still very good for $15 or so.

Sure, I’ll consider it. Thanks for the tip!

 

[thehientk]

Nicehck B40 and Nicehck ME80. I need someone review and compare. Thank.....

 

[Sam L]

Got the Snow Lotus 1.0 today. I’m not really feeling it at all. Dark, muddy, veiled, mids and treble are really distant.

And yes, I’m feeding it loads of power (FiiO A5). Amplification is not the problem; the tuning is. Maybe I’m doing something wrong - do these usually require doughnuts? Or did I make and mistake and was supposed to get the Snow Lotus 2.0 instead?

I also got the RY4S Plus. Sounds way better than the Snow Lotus, especially balanced. Treble is a bit dry sounding, and upper mids can get a little shouts on some tracks. But other than that they’re not bad.

My bigger issue with them is that by the time I attach a mmcx cable, it’s about 2.5” long which is ridiculously unruly to wear. Now I know why @assassin10000 cuts down all of his DIY mmcx earbud shells. I’ll have to do the same thing to these, or else they won’t really be usable as is.

I'm guessing you didn't get the 1+ commemorative edition? Totally different sound from the 1.0. The commemorative edition is waaaaay better, but it is still a warm sounding bud.

 

[Slater]

I'm guessing you didn't get the 1+ commemorative edition? Totally different sound from the 1.0. The commemorative edition is waaaaay better, but it is still a warm sounding bud.

No, I got the regular old 1.0