[ZerkMeister]

  The Cygnus and Monk+ arrived yesterday but I'm quite disappointed because the Cygnus that came is the balanced version which I did not order. It's really a hassle having to return it and wait for another month or so for the replacement to arrive. I bought it from Easy Earphones. Anyone have the same experience with the supplier?
 
As with the Monk+, it's indeed the best bang for our bucks! Currently, it's burning-in. Anyone knows how many hours is required for the burn-in?

Did you get the 32ohm version or the 18ohm one?

 

[jrazmar]

   
The balanced version comes with 2.5mm TRRS IIRC? If so, this will work: http://www.lunashops.com/goods.php?id=5221
 
If is easy to convert balanced back to single-ended, just short the ground for both side together and you are done.
 
p/s: here is the AE link for Lunashops, but as you can see, it is more expensive: http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/4pin-2-5mm-Female-Silver-Plated-TRRS-Balanced-AKR03-Layla-Angie-Earphone-To-3pin-3-5mm/319162_32654559212.html

 
Hi ClieOS, I honestly not an audio technical person. I just enjoy good sound and music. this is the picture I got from AE for the jack. can you tell by looking at this if it's a TRRS IIRC or not? Let me know if it's a yes so I can order now. thanks.
 

 

[ClieOS]

   
Hi ClieOS, I honestly not an audio technical person. I just enjoy good sound and music. this is the picture I got from AE for the jack. can you tell by looking at this if it's a TRRS IIRC or not? Let me know if it's a yes so I can order now. thanks.
 

 
That should be a 2.5mm TRRS balanced plug for A&K's DAP. Those two Lunashops links above are the right adapter for you.

 

[jrazmar]

Yahooooo! Thanks a lot ClieOS for the confirmation. I will not return this to Easy. At least now I have the option for balanced in case in the future I will have a DAP that has that feature. Appreciate the help. I'm happy now.

 

[Akmola Lola]

  Yahooooo! Thanks a lot ClieOS for the confirmation. I will not return this to Easy. At least now I have the option for balanced in case in the future I will have a DAP that has that feature. Appreciate the help. I'm happy now.

i saw a few ver of cygnus on AE, with price range from 79 - 99, 99 being at Easy, now i know that the 99 is the balanced TRRS, this means the cheaper ver is the nomal jack ver, like the luna shop and at penon audio ? on AE.

 

[jrazmar]

Got mine for $74. I selected the silver connector version which is the single-ended but got the black connector version which is the balanced version. there is no mention about impedance versions so I don't think the buyer has a choice for that.

 

[vapman]

Are there any Etymotic-sounding earbuds which are less expensive than the Mojo?

 

[ryanjsoo]

Are there any Etymotic-sounding earbuds which are less expensive than the Mojo?

Definitely have a look at the musicmaker earbuds, the tomahawk and ting. I have the tomahawk and find them very neutral. I had the er4s a while back, too long ago to compare extensively unfortunately. Regardless, both are sure to impress with copious detail, clarity and a very neutral signature. Combined with the monk+ foams, detailing is even more prevalent. Love the simple adjustability of earbuds.

 

[vapman]

Definitely have a look at the musicmaker earbuds, the tomahawk and ting. I have the tomahawk and find them very neutral. I had the er4s a while back, too long ago to compare extensively unfortunately. Regardless, both are sure to impress with copious detail, clarity and a very neutral signature. Combined with the monk+ foams, detailing is even more prevalent. Love the simple adjustability of earbuds.

Hmm, I had the Tomahawk a few months ago, and didn't like it at all. The sound was too un-natural to me, and found the treble to be way too sparkly for my taste. If i like the TK13 I may consider trying the Ting
 
Mojito was very Ety sounding but want to spend like $50 not $200, lol

 

[ryanjsoo]

Very true, on first listen, the Tomahawks were a bit thin in the midrange and a tad bright for my tastes, I find them a lot better with certain types of foams, especially donuts and monk+ foams which darken the sound a bit, producing more balance. I`ll be receiving a Cygnus soon and will post some comparisons with the Tomahawk and Monk+, it`s looking to be a really good earbud, not sure it`s very neutral though. Perhaps you`ll have better luck with the Ting... 

 

[golov17]

Are there any Etymotic-sounding earbuds which are less expensive than the Mojo?

kc08 maybe?

 

[music4mhell]

 

Definitely have a look at the musicmaker earbuds, the tomahawk and ting. I have the tomahawk and find them very neutral. I had the er4s a while back, too long ago to compare extensively unfortunately. Regardless, both are sure to impress with copious detail, clarity and a very neutral signature. Combined with the monk+ foams, detailing is even more prevalent. Love the simple adjustability of earbuds.

Hmm, I had the Tomahawk a few months ago, and didn't like it at all. The sound was too un-natural to me, and found the treble to be way too sparkly for my taste. If i like the TK13 I may consider trying the Ting
 
Mojito was very Ety sounding but want to spend like $50 not $200, lol

I also felt the same, i use Ting only, Tomahawk i had used 2/3 times only

 

[music4mhell]

 

Are there any Etymotic-sounding earbuds which are less expensive than the Mojo?

kc08 maybe?

a BIG NO on Ostry KC08

 

[goldenSHK]

Unfortunately I've started getting buzzing in my right earbud of the VE Zen 2.0. 

 
I can tell it's not a hair or dirt rattling because I've tried many times to clean it out gently without opening it. 
 
Anyone else have this same problem and manage to fix it by opening them up? Since I'm the second owner of these, I'm not sure if I can send them in or if there is even any warranty, but maybe I can fix them myself. 

 

[AudioNewbi3]

always "A"

 
 

I always do A, and sometimes when I want to keep it tight and secure I gently wrap the cord as I'm looping it so it binds itself together. Looks rather nice, and hopefully has no ill effects.

 
 

 

Alright thanks for the info guys, guess I will stick with sytle a wrapping then.