[furyossa]

I intentionally left those 2 first questions out as I wanted to receive every possible recommendation. But I forgot about drivability - I prefer those that can be driven by a phone. Thanks.

These two questions are very important because there are a lot of different models and that price range. It would be the same as if we recommended that you start reading
all earlier comments from this thread.

 

[cappuchino]

These two questions are very important because there are a lot of different models and that price range. It would be the same as if we recommended that you start reading
all earlier comments from this thread.

Okay, so here goes:

1) Preferred music genres? I mostly listen to alternative/indie, 80s/90s rock, pop, classical, EDM
2) Preferred sound signature? Neutral, V shaped, midcentric, basshead/bass averse, treblehead/treble sensitive? Still haven't decided yet as I haven't heard all signatures.

 

[furyossa]

SO U need some buds with sensitivity more than 100dB and impedance around or below 64ohm. This is the random order;
- Yincrow X6
- FAAEAL 64ohm
- TONEKING TP16
- Tingo TG-38s
- RY4S Plus version and in the same store U can buy the cable (look or ask for mmcx version)
- DIY PK2 (you can pick different cable)
- FAAEAL Datura pro (It's $26 on sale and if you use EQ this pair is class above from all models in the list)

 

[cappuchino]

SO U need some buds with sensitivity more than 100dB and impedance around or below 64ohm. This is the random order;
- Yincrow X6
- FAAEAL 64ohm
- TONEKING TP16
- Tingo TG-38s
- RY4S Plus version and in the same store U can buy the cable (look or ask for mmcx version)
- DIY PK2 (you can pick different cable)
- FAAEAL Datura pro (It's $26 on sale and if you use EQ this pair is class above from all models in the list)

Thanks! These are the ones I am interested in:

Yincrow X6 ($6)
Faaeal 64 ohm/Snow Lotus ($6.60)
Tingo TG-38s - is this the same as the TC200? ($5)

Between these three, which do you most prefer?

 

[furyossa]

On Ali, Yincrow x6 is around $11 not $6.
This new model Faaeal 64ohm is different from SnowLotus. Check specification.
Tingo TG-38s is not TC-200. It's better version

 

[cappuchino]

On Ali, Yincrow x6 is around $11 not $6.
This new model Faaeal 64ohm is different from SnowLotus. Check specification.
Tingo TG-38s is not TC-200. It's better version

Oh, I see. I guess TC-200's out of the list. I'm not on Ali. I use Shopee for online shopping and the X6 is sold for $6 and I could still get discounts. Thanks!

 

[DBaldock9]

I'm using an LG V30, which is rooted and running Lineage OS.
Wavelet installs, but there's no AutoEQ displayed when I start it, even with Legacy selected.

When searching for why Wavelet wasn't working on my LG V30, I found that some alternate ROMs don't correctly configure the DynamicsProcessing library, which was added to Android 9/Pie - especially when developers did a quick upgrade/conversion of their Android 8 to Android 9. That's apparently what happened with the LineageOS 16.0 (9/Pie) "Unofficial" release for my LG V30.
.
People who are running "Official" releases of LineageOS 16.0 on other phone models (which correctly configures the DynamicsProcessing library), report that Wavelet works fine.

 

[cappuchino]

Anyone still using Headroom MS16? The open-back design is quite intriguing.

 

[orys]

How does the Moondrop Liebesleid compare to today's earbuds guys?
Thinking of getting some Yurdbud covers to secure it better on my ear and direct the sound in the ear canal.
Any other cover alternatives?

 

[Alex.Grimm]

How does the Moondrop Liebesleid compare to today's earbuds guys?

They are in the Chine top earbuds:
1. K's earphone ti bell 120Ω
2. Moondrop CHACONNE
3. K's earphone Ti bell Onmyoji 30Ω
4. Moondrop Liebesleid
5. Dez No.7
6. DQSM Turandot
7. Fiio EM5

 

[orys]

They are in the Chine top earbuds:
1. K's earphone ti bell 120Ω
2. Moondrop CHACONNE
3. K's earphone Ti bell Onmyoji 30Ω
4. Moondrop Liebesleid
5. Dez No.7
6. DQSM Turandot
7. Fiio EM5

Wow! Cool!
Any suggestion on tips?

 

[rkw]

They are in the Chine top earbuds:
1. K's earphone ti bell 120Ω
2. Moondrop CHACONNE
3. K's earphone Ti bell Onmyoji 30Ω
4. Moondrop Liebesleid
5. Dez No.7
6. DQSM Turandot
7. Fiio EM5

What is this list? Is it your ranking?

 

[Alex.Grimm]

What is this list? Is it your ranking?

Is not mine http://headphonemetal.ldblog.jp/archives/52320906.html

 

[furyossa]

When searching for why Wavelet wasn't working on my LG V30, I found that some alternate ROMs don't correctly configure the DynamicsProcessing library, which was added to Android 9/Pie - especially when developers did a quick upgrade/conversion of their Android 8 to Android 9. That's apparently what happened with the LineageOS 16.0 (9/Pie) "Unofficial" release for my LG V30.
.
People who are running "Official" releases of LineageOS 16.0 on other phone models (which correctly configures the DynamicsProcessing library), report that Wavelet works fine.

I was thinking about LineageOS 16 for my LG G7 (android 8) but because I already have 3 dongle DAC/amp, I decide to buy a new phone. G7 has 3000mAh and with any dongle battery runs out very fast, and also because of LG Quad DAC these dongles don’t contribute much in terms of sound improvement. I find that Samsung M51 has very nice spec at a good price and IMO this is probably one of the best solution to use with any portable DAC/AMP device without internal battery.
Of course, the selling point is battery capacity 7K mAh

 

[theresanarc]

I got my ShoonTH ESEP-01BL finally, just burning them in now. They do sound decent out of the box but they're too big for me to really enjoy. In fairness, the description did say large diameter so I should've read rather than going blindly off recommendations. Anyways, they have a good sound but I think they'll be one of the ones I listen to occasionally rather than frequently because of size.

I listened on my Qian39s afterwards and they pack as much of a punch while being so much more comfortable and fitting so much more perfectly. Qian39s are love, Qian39s are life.