[jogawag]

Hello everyone! Are these the same as the DIY EMX500 that some people have mentioned? FENGRU from shopee only has the black earbud variant.

The earbuds you've shown are likely the same earbuds I've mentioned below.
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/earbuds-round-up.441400/post-15902969

The FENGRU DIY EMX500 has impressive deep bass and wide soundstage.

 

[DatOrbitDude]

The earbuds you've shown are likely the same earbuds I've mentioned below.
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/earbuds-round-up.441400/post-15902969

The FENGRU DIY EMX500 has impressive deep bass and a very wide soundstage.

Thanks for the clarification! The reason I asked is because I came across a youtube video about the transparent variant of the DIY EMX500 thats is only available on Aliexpress, and in that video the creator said that when they tested the black ones, they sounded bad compared to the transparent one . I hope someone could clear that up for me but I digress, Im gonna order these anyways hahah! Cheers!

 

[macunaima]

hey which one is worth more? the fiio em5 or the chaconne? id love to hear some amazing vocals

 

[Trzystatrzy]

Can you recommend any good and small buds around 40-50 bucks? Ve monk shell is awfully uncomfortable for me

 

[rprodrigues]

Can you recommend any good and small buds around 40-50 bucks? Ve monk shell is awfully uncomfortable for me

Try looking for buds with PK style shells.

 

[Trzystatrzy]

Try looking for buds with PK style shells.

are PK2 still good after many newer buds? i had pk3 long time ago, very comf, but little too muddy sound. i have also Monk Lite 120, but they are like Nighthawk - detailet, but soooo muddy...

 

[rprodrigues]

are PK2 still good after many newer buds? i had pk3 long time ago, very comf, but little too muddy sound. i have also Monk Lite 120, but they are like Nighthawk - detailet, but soooo muddy...

Other users may answer your question so since I only own a diy pk1 version from Nicehck and it's not worth it.

Anyway, It is possible to order 'supposed' genuine Pk2 buds on Aliexpress at about $45.

You may also take a look at ISN Rambo or even Rambo II. Both have small shells. Rambo may be ordered at ~ $50 whereas the version ll may be grabbed at around $70. I own this second version but I do not like them due to their veiled sound and also to fitting issues.

 

[Sam L]

are PK2 still good after many newer buds? i had pk3 long time ago, very comf, but little too muddy sound. i have also Monk Lite 120, but they are like Nighthawk - detailet, but soooo muddy...

Are you on an android 9+ device/phone?

 

[jogawag]

are PK2 still good after many newer buds? i had pk3 long time ago, very comf, but little too muddy sound. i have also Monk Lite 120, but they are like Nighthawk - detailet, but soooo muddy...

At Penon Audio in AliExpress you can perchase Shozy XB which shell is as small as PK shell.
The link below is wonderful review of Shozy XB by @jant71.
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/earbuds-round-up.441400/post-15532510

Or you can push to $90 and try popular Shozy Cygnus.
However, Cygnus is sold out at Penon Audio, so please wait for stock or try purchasing at the following site.
https://shopee.com.my/SHOZY-Cygnus-...diophile-Earbud-Earphone-i.33520534.645030294
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.1.72f95efcZ2Fojo&id=609666208714&ns=1

 

[jant71]

At Penon Audio in AliExpress you can perchase Shozy XB which shell is as small as PK shell.
The link below is wonderful review of Shozy XB by @jant71.
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/earbuds-round-up.441400/post-15532510

Or you can push to $90 and try popular Shozy Cygnus.
However, Cygnus is sold out at Penon Audio, so please wait for stock or try purchasing at the following site.
https://shopee.com.my/SHOZY-Cygnus-...diophile-Earbud-Earphone-i.33520534.645030294
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.1.72f95efcZ2Fojo&id=609666208714&ns=1

Actually I will update my XB experience since I went back and acquired a Sony A26 MP3. Nice jump up as the A26 and XB synergize so very well. If you go Sony esp. with those new firmwares that up the sound the XB can be really something and a a hell of a deal for the $50.

Remember the PK2 had nice synergy with the Sony esp. on the older HEAVY preset that was a "V" adding amounts of bass and treble. The two are still similar in that way except the XB needs less treble unless you go to full foams and is the more capable driver.

Still haven't heard the Cygnus to see how it matches up with the signature myself but it just sounds from the reports it is more toward neutral so might need more warmth/bass added to get to that signature.

 

[Redvic]

Hi can someone give me a comparation about k's lbbs 2020 with st10s black/gold? How would they fare?

 

[inevitableso]

Just finished up reviewing this beauty
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/bgvp-dx5.24004/reviews

 

[rprodrigues]

Most of last week I was enjoying these:



They are my own DIY build, using 120Ω beryllium drivers. Since they are higher impedance / lower sensitivity, they do require a bit more power than most cellphones provide.

Are they from this listing https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001271576204.html, right?

Do they lack bass?

 

[assassin10000]

Are they from this listing https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001271576204.html, right?

Do they lack bass?

Yep, that is the listing for those.

I swapped them into different covers (the stainless mesh style) and obviously modified the housings by removing the stem and added MMCX connectors.

They have the typical bass roll off of earbuds, starting from around 60-80hz. Not terribly rolled off but not the best quantity I've heard either.



If you want good sub-bass extension and don't mind treble a step back, the 40Ω Ti drivers would be better.
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/4001146843093.html

 

[rprodrigues]

@assassin10000

Thank you.

Inspired by your work on DIY Pk-based buds, I will try to assembly a diy pk for me.

According to some of your posts, the red film drivers are the ones that most resemble the original drivers, so I might order them besides some cheaper ones.

Was it you who linked true 14.8mm pk shells on Aliexpress? I've read a post linking them but I can't find the it again.

Have you noticed any SQ improvement with your diy MMCX buds regarding cables?