[wskl]

Check out these stuff:
- NiceHCK ME80 (seems to be out of production, but maybe some less famous sellers or second hand shops may have it)
- BK2
- FAAEAL Datura Pro

These are all easy to drive, neutral/midecentric sets. They all don't need powerful sources.

One of the requirements is that he wants the earbud to have a mic

 

[baskingshark]

One of the requirements is that he wants the earbud to have a mic

Ah sorry, missed that part.

Well, he can probably get an aftermarket mic cable for the BK2 I suppose. Sorry @Safinn , if it is mic stuff, you might need to ask the rest, as I always choose the non mic option. I tend to avoid mic cables as they are a potential source of failure down the line, and sometimes they add resistance to the side of the cable the mic is on. Though I can see they may be useful for calls I suppose.

 

[rprodrigues]

AE hasn't had redfilm drivers for most of the year. They may not ever get them back in stock at this rate.
..
The redfilm seems better for everything lol. Sub-bass extension, clarity/transparency, vocals, treble and mids quantity and quality, treble extension, etc. They are on completely different levels IMO.

It seems that there are some available on Taobao.

Drivers (thanks to @jogawag):
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=572623588063
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=569489997267

Some built buds:
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=583333830831
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=579861486028
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=579178564169 (mmcx version)

 

[furyossa]

Ah sorry, missed that part.

Well, he can probably get an aftermarket mic cable for the BK2 I suppose. Sorry @Safinn , if it is mic stuff, you might need to ask the rest, as I always choose the non mic option. I tend to avoid mic cables as they are a potential source of failure down the line, and sometimes they add resistance to the side of the cable the mic is on. Though I can see they may be useful for calls I suppose.

You just forgot to mention how "good" the microphone sound quality is .
Mostly all the microphones on these cables are cheap and not only is the sound quality poor but they also deteriorate quickly.
BK2 + 2-3 spare cables with mic (or without) in this case sounds like a reasonable choice to me because no matter what happens to the cable you can always change it.

 

[RikudouGoku]

2020-11-05: Review for the NiceHCK ME80 is up: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/nicehck-me80.23837/reviews#item-review-24688

And K´s earphone Bell-LB from A to B: Bass quality is pretty bad.

 

[vygas]

There are too many options for this upcoming 11.11.
I would order the 150ohm redfilm drivers for pk shells but they are out off stock on Aliexpress. Now, 400 ohm graphene drivers seem to be a good choice, even thought I have to move to bigger shells.

@assassin10000
Have you already tested either Shozy XB or the diy sr2? If so, would you consider the 150ohm redfilm driver a sidegrade for them?

@furyossa
Do you know of a 14.8 mm driver with a sound signature similar to the Tp16?

Not 100% sure but, I have heard that the Z&W Panda PK2 sounds similar to the TP16, just brighter and with a lil bit less soundstage. I don't have a pair of the TP16 to compare it with though.

 

[rprodrigues]

Not 100% sure but, I have heard that the Z&W Panda PK2 sounds similar to the TP16, just brighter and with a lil bit less soundstage. I don't have a pair of the TP16 to compare it with though.

You might be right according to this review.
Thank you!

Since I love my TP16, I will grab a Panda PK2. My small ears will love a 'TP16 in a small capsule'..

 

[coflaes]

Hi guys, i really need to buy a nicehck me80, where i can fin them? thank u!

 

[RikudouGoku]

Hi guys, i really need to buy a nicehck me80, where i can fin them? thank u!

https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B07TC33XB3

 

[rprodrigues]

Hi guys, i really need to buy a nicehck me80, where i can fin them? thank u!

They are retired and already are out of stock on Aliexpress, but it is possible that you find them in some smaller online stores or even local shops.


@RikudouGoku shared a link to them on Amazon Japan (https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B07TC33XB3)

 

[fogside]

what 100$ buds 500-600ohm are best for extreme music?

 

[Sam L]

My go to USB C adapter is the tempotec sonata HD Pro. No frills, good sounds, no noise, low output impedance, quite neutral. Doesn't get hot too. It can't power more demanding earbuds though. I got mine at $34 USD in the june aliexpress sale.

For the earbuds, it would be good if u could state your music genre preferences eg neutralish, V shaped, midcentric, basshead/bass averse, or treblehead/treblesensitive + preferred music genres, so the community can advise better.

thx for for recommendation. the sonata hd pro is in my cart for 11/11

 

[rkw]

Hi guys, i really need to buy a nicehck me80, where i can fin them? thank u!

the Head-Fi disease, "I really need to buy"

 

[furyossa]

what 100$ buds 500-600ohm are best for extreme music?

TY Hi-Z HP-650 (TY Hi-Z has a very nice offer in range 32, 150, 300, 400, 600ohm)
TONEKING TO600 (As the previous model U can choose models with different impedance)
YINMAN 600ohm (only 3 models: two models are 150ohm and this one is 600ohm )
The last model is the DIY model and it depends on how much money you want to spend because both earphones use the same driver (600ohm beryllium)
You can choose between the assembled version FENGRU Diy KunLun S600 (this is a model with pure silver cable) or
this combo (shell+driver) and TRN pure silver cable and build earphones by yourself

 

[furyossa]

the Head-Fi disease, "I really need to buy"

It's a life or death situation