[Feilong4]

First time into earbuds, and jumped right into Ks Onmyoji 2021 30ohm 4.4 mm thanks to some recommendation here. Got them an hour ago, so here are only my first impressions coming from a IEM guy.
It sounds very balanced and open to me; I initially expected a lack of bass quantity using ring foams, but It surprisingly wasn't the case. Actually, It sounds very close to my favorite IEM, LZ A7 pop black filter with foam mod: timbre quality is very close; both of them sound very open having an "out of the head" feeling; nothing in the frequency spectrum particulary overwhelms other parts; great imaging in both cases; the distance of the voices are also about the same.
The first thing that surprised me was the impact of the bass quality and not by the overall timbre (everything here compared to my LZ A7, not saying it wasn't natural or good, but It sounds very very close to what I was previously used to). The high mids are very very smooth but also very clear without loosing any sparkling.
I have been "fighting" with the foams, trying different combinations to get a good sealing and my ideal tuning: single full foam, single ring foam, double full-ring foam, full-ring mixed foam, earhooks...I ended up with a single ring foam, and now I can understand why people find earbuds being good and also very comfortable. I will probably be using Onmyoji more at home and LZ A7 while I'm out.
This was a very satisying purchase, I don't feel any itch about looking for something else at the moment, but you know how this rabit hole works... so maybe in a few months?...

Could I get you to measure the diameter of the earpieces? I also just got an earbud today (NiceHCK EBX21) but they don't quite fit me well with the provided foams and silicone rings.

Also, I've got that album but I've yet to listen to it. Not sure if it'll sort of spoil or hint at some of the events in the movie.

 

[voxdub]

Replacement Smabat st-10s black gold arrived a few days ago, damn I've missed these things, and gotta say hats off to NICEHCK, return and replacement sorted no problem despite being outside normal AE return period, great service from them even over holiday period.

 

[Luis1316]

Could I get you to measure the diameter of the earpieces? I also just got an earbud today (NiceHCK EBX21) but they don't quite fit me well with the provided foams and silicone rings.

Also, I've got that album but I've yet to listen to it. Not sure if it'll sort of spoil or hint at some of the events in the movie.

1.6 cm is the diameter.
It's just your old Utada Hikaru singles, always revolving around romantic themes, there isn't any hint to the anime, but it will be very hard to dodge spoilers through the whole year on internet.

 

[chinmie]

Hi guys!
Tell me if there is a big difference in the sound delivery of the ps100-500, in comparison with the ps100-260? In ps100-260, I liked that the sound is similar to ks K300, but with better mids and slightly less pronounced highs .... Is this the sound in ps 100-500? Or is it better to choose the Yinman 600?

P.S. Again, I like the sound of ks K300 and ps100-260. Player ibasso dx160. Music happy hardcore, eurodance, techno, hardstyle

I haven't tried the PS100-260 (to be sure, you're talking about the Puresounds, right?), but i have the 500 (classic) and tried the Yinman 600.

The PS100-500 is really close in sound to the ATH R70X, with slight difference in smaller stage size and a bit more forward mid. Yinman 600 has a more warmer and safer tuning. both have similar level of SQ. it also has a better cable and removable too.

 

[WoodyLuvr]

Hi guys!
Tell me if there is a big difference in the sound delivery of the ps100-500, in comparison with the ps100-260? In ps100-260, I liked that the sound is similar to ks K300, but with better mids and slightly less pronounced highs .... Is this the sound in ps 100-500? Or is it better to choose the Yinman 600?

P.S. Again, I like the sound of ks K300 and ps100-260. Player ibasso dx160. Music happy hardcore, eurodance, techno, hardstyle

I haven't tried the PS100-260 (to be sure, you're talking about the Puresounds, right?), but i have the 500 (classic) and tried the Yinman 600.

The PS100-500 is really close in sound to the ATH R70X, with slight difference in smaller stage size and a bit more forward mid. Yinman 600 has a more warmer and safer tuning. both have similar level of SQ. it also has a better cable and removable too.

Concur with @chinmie whom offers great advice when it comes to PureSounds 醇声 and Yinman 音曼 (aka Longyao-Yinman 龙谣音曼).

PureSounds 醇声 PureTone - All Models c2016-2019​

In 2018 the company PureSounds 醇声 rebranded themselves as "PureTone 醇声" a simple variation of the exact same Chinese name "PureSounds".​

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2016 - Puresounds 醇声 PS100-64; 64Ω (aka PureTone)​

2016 - PureSounds 醇声 PS100-150; 150Ω (aka PureTone)​

2016 - PureSounds 醇声 PS100-260; 260Ω (aka PureTone)​

2016 - PureSounds 醇声 PS100-500 / PS100-500P; 500Ω (aka PureTone)​

2016 - PureSounds 醇声 PS100-600 / PS100-600S; 600Ω @ 93dB/mW (aka PureTone)​

2018 - PureTone 醇声 PT1; 32Ω (aka "PureSounds")​

2018 - PureTone 醇声 PT2 ; 32Ω (aka "PureSounds")​

2018 - PureTone 醇声 PT3; 32Ω (aka "PureSounds")​

2018 - PureTone 醇声 PT6; 32Ω (aka "PureSounds")​

2018 - PureTone 醇声 PT8; 32Ω (aka "PureSounds")​

2018 - PureTone 醇声 PT9; 150Ω (aka "PureSounds")​

2018 - PureTone 醇声 PT22; 32Ω (aka "PureSounds")​

2019 - PureTone 醇声 PT8Pro; 64Ω (aka "PureSounds")​

2019 - PureTone 醇声 PT9Pro; 150Ω (aka "PureSounds")​

Now back to the PureSounds 醇声 PS100 Series...

Yinman 音曼 600 (Yinman 音曼 2.0 醇净 600) have been said to be warmer than the PureSounds 醇声 PS100 Series and being the closest in sound to the PureSounds 醇声 PS100-600 model. Ksearphone 凯 K300 Samsara (Reincarnation) 轮回 v1 & v2 (300Ω) are probably a bit more lively than the smoother balanced (neutral-sounding) PureSounds... I'll let @chinmie "chime in" on that (no pun intended there). Like the Yinman 音曼 600, the PureSounds 醇声 PS100-600/600S requires a healthy power source to really shine (meaning they should be amp'd).

Yinman 600 (neutral warm)​

PureSounds PS100-500 (neutral bass)​

PureSounds PS100-600 (neutral sub-bass)​

Ks K300 Samsara (neutral warm)​

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One must note that besides the "normal" aka "unbalanced" (3.5mm) and "balanced" (2.5mm; 3.5mm, & 4.4mm) versions of the PureSounds 醇声 PS100-500 and PS100-600, PureSounds also offered two (2) different tunings: "pop" (vocals) and "classic" (classical). Many will say that of any "house sound" tunings, these were/are probably the most noticeably different and perhaps also the reason why many have found them not very responsive to EQ (though one could argue that they really don't need it ). The PS100-500 runs more neutral than the PS100-600 and depending on the tuning version has an emphasis on mid-vocals ("pop") or mid-instruments ("classic") while the PS100-600 is slightly warmer with even deeper sub bass and again with either the "classic" or "pop" tuning emphasis in the mids.

PureSounds 醇声 PS100 Series - All Versions c2016-2017​

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PS100-64Ω (108 dB/mW)​

PureSounds PS100-64Ω Unbalanced 3.5mm aka "Normal"​

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PS100-150Ω (108 dB/mW)​

PureSounds PS100-150Ω Unbalanced 3.5mm aka "Normal"​

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PS100-260Ω (102 dB/mW)​

PureSounds PS100-260Ω Unbalanced 3.5mm aka "Normal"​

PureSounds PS100-260Ω "Balanced" 2.5mm​

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PS100-500Ω (95-96 dB/mW)​

PureSounds PS100-500Ω (PS100-500 // PS100-500C) "Classic" tuning; Unbalanced 3.5mm aka "Normal"​

PureSounds PS100-500P "Pop" tuning; Unbalanced 3.5mm aka "Normal"​

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PureSounds PS100-500Ω (PS100-500 // PS100-500C) "Classic" tuning; "Balanced" 2.5mm​

PureSounds PS100-500P "Pop" tuning; "Balanced" 2.5mm​

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PureSounds PS100-500Ω (PS100-500 // PS100-500C) "Classic" tuning; "Balanced" 3.5mm​

PureSounds PS100-500P "Pop" tuning; "Balanced" 3.5mm​

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PureSounds PS100-500Ω (PS100-500 // PS100-500C) "Classic" tuning; "Balanced" 4.4mm​

PureSounds PS100-500P "Pop" tuning; "Balanced" 4.4mm​

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PS100-600Ω (93 dB/mW)​

PureSounds PS100-600Ω (PS100-600) "Classic" tuning; Unbalanced 3.5mm aka "Normal"​

PureSounds PS100-600S "Pop" tuning; Unbalanced 3.5mm aka "Normal"​

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PureSounds PS100-600Ω (PS100-600) "Classic" tuning; "Balanced" 2.5mm​

PureSounds PS100-600S "Pop" tuning; "Balanced" 2.5mm​

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PureSounds PS100-600Ω (PS100-600) "Classic" tuning; "Balanced" 3.5mm​

PureSounds PS100-600S "Pop" tuning; "Balanced" 3.5mm​

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PureSounds PS100-600Ω (PS100-600) "Classic" tuning; "Balanced" 4.4mm​

PureSounds PS100-600S "Pop" tuning; "Balanced" 4.4mm​

The "Classic" and "Pop" tuning versions are indicated with a "Ω" or a "C" and a "P" or a "S".

The "Classic" (aka "Classical") version (PS100-500/500C/500Ω/600/600Ω), without the "S-Tuning", are known to be smoother (more mellow and laid-back) with a slight emphasis on the middle to upper mid-range to better capture instruments.

The "Pop" (aka "Vocals") version (PS100-500P/600S) uses a "P" or a "S" representing PureSounds' dynamic "pop-vocals" tuning system (called "S-Tuning") achieved via an added driver damper which offered a more dynamic presentation and a more detailed (sharper) lower mid-range to better capture vocals.

Really, the only true way to know if it is the "Pop" tuned version ("P" or "S") is by the white-colored serial number bar code sticker that they affix on the back of the box.

For example, the PS100-500 and PS100-600 models, the "Classic" version is indicated as PS100-500Ω or PS100-600Ω and the "Pop" version as PS100-500P or PS100-600S... everything else is exactly the same.

PS100-600 examples: "S" or "Pop" Version c2017 (left pic); "Classic" Version c2016 (right pic)

 

[baskingshark]

Could I get you to measure the diameter of the earpieces? I also just got an earbud today (NiceHCK EBX21) but they don't quite fit me well with the provided foams and silicone rings.

Also, I've got that album but I've yet to listen to it. Not sure if it'll sort of spoil or hint at some of the events in the movie.

I initially had a bad fit with the NiceHCK EBX21, but I managed to fix it by using the silicone ring as the internal layer, and I put a full foam over it. So this gives 2 layers and thickens the fitting to rest in the ear. The cable is a bit heavy and tends to yank the earbud out of the ear, but with this double layer mod, no more fit issues for me at least. YMMV though.

 

[chinmie]

Ks K300 Samsara are probably a bit more lively than the smoother balanced (neutral) Puresounds

i concur, the Samsara has more midbass thump and more lively compared to the Puresound and Yinman 600. it's more similar in sound to the Yinman 500, but with slightly more midbass and treble.

 

[viktor3000]

Guys, what do you think to the dance music eurodance, happy hardcore, which is better than ps100-500 Balanced classic with 2.5 to 4.4 adapter or Yinman 600?

P. S. I really liked the high frequencies of the ps100-260, which are not as prickly as in the ks K300. And in samsara, by the way, on the contrary, I did not like that there are not very many of them ...

 

[Feilong4]

I initially had a bad fit with the NiceHCK EBX21, but I managed to fix it by using the silicone ring as the internal layer, and I put a full foam over it. So this gives 2 layers and thickens the fitting to rest in the ear. The cable is a bit heavy and tends to yank the earbud out of the ear, but with this double layer mod, no more fit issues for me at least. YMMV though.

Yeah, I've tried different combos and they still aren't fitting me very well. I haven't used earbuds in a long time so this may be normal, but is the earbud supposed to sort of stick out at an angle when placed on the ear? The top part of my ear where the earbud would sit pushes the earbud out so it sits at an angle instead of flat or straight on.

Edit: Actually, after feeling my ears (weird thing to say, I know) but the bottom of the crus part of my ears sorta pushes out the earbuds. My right ear has a more prominent bump which explains why I had a much harder time fitting them into my right ear (or really was unable to). They sound really good with an added bit of pressure by pressing them in to simulate a better fit, but yeah I don't think my ears will allow it unless I go full-on Van Gogh.

I think I'll put them up for sale if anyone's interested.

 

[mtl171]

The PS100-500 is really close in sound to the ATH R70X, with slight difference in smaller stage size and a bit more forward mid. Yinman 600 has a more warmer and safer tuning. both have similar level of SQ. it also has a better cable and removable too.

Similar to the R70X sounds right up my alley! I haven't been too happy with the bassy focus of most upper end buds (EM5 is a bit out of budget). Was your comparison refering to the classic or pop version?

Concur with @chinmie whom offers great advice when it comes to PureSounds and Yinman.

One must also note that besides "normal" aka "unbalanced" (3.5mm) and "balanced" (2.5mm) versions of the PS100-500 and PS100-600 PureSounds also offered two (2) different tunings: "pop" (vocals) and "classic" (classical). Many will say that of any "house sound" tunings these were/are probably the most noticeably different and perhaps also the reason why many have found them not very responsive to EQ (one would even argue that they really don't need it ). The PS100-500 runs more neutral and depending on the tuning version has an emphasis on mid-vocals or mid-instruments while the PS100-600 is slightly warmer with even deeper sub bass and again with either "classic" or "pop" tuning emphasis in the mids.

Yinman 600 have been said to be warmer than the PureSounds and being the closest in sound to the PS100-600 though I have yet to hear one myself as it remains on my "To Buy List". Ks K300 Samsara are probably a bit more lively than the smoother balanced (neutral) PureSounds... I'll let @chinmie "chime in" on that (no pun intended there). Like the Yinman 600 the PureSounds PS100-600/600S requires a healthy power source (meaning they should be amp'd) to really shine.

Yinman 600 (neutral warm)
PureSounds PS100-500 (neutral bass)
PureSounds PS100-600 (neutral sub-bass)
Ks K300 Samsara (neutral warm)

I forgot to mention that there was also an "Original" version and a later "S" version for both the PS100-500 and PS100-600 as well. The "S" represents PureSounds' "S-Tuning" which was achieved via an added driver damper which offered a more dynamic presentation with more bass drive (punch) and slightly more detailed (sharper) treble. The original versions of both the PS100-500 and PS100-600, without the "S-Tuning", are known to be smoother (more mellow and laid-back) with more emphasis on the lower mid-range.

Original Version c2016
PureSounds PS100-64 "Normal" aka "Unbalanced" 3.5mm

PureSounds PS100-260 "Normal" aka "Unbalanced" 3.5mm
PureSounds PS100-260 "Balanced" 2.5mm

PureSounds PS100-500 "Normal" aka "Unbalanced" 3.5mm; "Pop"
PureSounds PS100-500 "Normal" aka "Unbalanced" 3.5mm; "Classic" aka "Classical"
PureSounds PS100-500 "Balanced" 2.5mm; "Pop"
PureSounds PS100-500 "Balanced" 2.5mm; "Classic" aka "Classical"

PureSounds PS100-600 "Normal" aka "Unbalanced" 3.5mm; "Pop"
PureSounds PS100-600 "Normal" aka "Unbalanced" 3.5mm; "Classic" aka "Classical"
PureSounds PS100-600 "Balanced" 2.5mm; "Pop"
PureSounds PS100-600 "Balanced" 2.5mm; "Classic" aka "Classical"


"S" Version c2017
PureSounds PS100-500S "Normal" aka "Unbalanced" 3.5mm; "Pop"
PureSounds PS100-500S "Normal" aka "Unbalanced" 3.5mm; "Classic" aka "Classical"
PureSounds PS100-500S "Balanced" 2.5mm; "Pop"
PureSounds PS100-500S "Balanced" 2.5mm; "Classic" aka "Classical"

PureSounds PS100-600S "Normal" aka "Unbalanced" 3.5mm; "Pop"
PureSounds PS100-600S "Normal" aka "Unbalanced" 3.5mm; "Classic" aka "Classical"
PureSounds PS100-600S "Balanced" 2.5mm; "Pop"
PureSounds PS100-600S "Balanced" 2.5mm; "Classic" aka "Classical"

Thank you for the comparison! How would you compare the PS100-600 to the Smabat ST10S black gold? I found the Smabat treble to be piercing when having the mids at a volume I was happy with. I didn't mind the bass much (yay sub bass), though I would like a bit less.

 

[WoodyLuvr]

Similar to the R70X sounds right up my alley! I haven't been too happy with the bassy focus of most upper end buds (EM5 is a bit out of budget). Was your comparison refering to the classic or pop version?

Thank you for the comparison! How would you compare the PS100-600 to the Smabat ST10S black gold? I found the Smabat treble to be piercing when having the mids at a volume I was happy with. I didn't mind the bass much (yay sub bass), though I would like a bit less.

I really loved my PureSounds PS100-600S "Pop" earbuds... even though with the more dynamic sounding "S-Tuning" (which made them super fast and exciting) they were still super smooth and very, very easy to listen to for extended listening sessions (we are talking ten plus hours straight here). Absolutely no ear fatigue to speak of what so ever. Super comfortable to boot. They were hands down my favorite buds (a real shame that I mucked them up bad trying to recable )... that is until I got my Ks Titanium Ling 120Ω earbuds .

In comparison to the Smabat ST10S Black Gold the bass on the PS100-600S wasn't as prominent (as in slam & impact) nor as deep (sub-bass mostly) but that was really the only area lacking with them. The treble was sparkling but remained friendly and I am rather sensitive to sibilant and bright sound signatures due to my type of hearing damage.

 

[feverfive]

This freakin' hobby, hahahaha....I started visiting this thread hoping to be inspired to try a cheap'ish (sub-$50) earbud strictly for laptop (tv shows/Youtube vid) use. I haven't been an earbud user in the past, but all I can say is the old school Apple earbuds have to basically go in my ears sideways, LOL. I clearly have weird ears.

Anywho, now I'm constantly reading up on sets like the RW-2000 and EBX21. So much for taking a no-risk dive into the earbuds pool. I am such a sucker sometimes.

 

[chinmie]

Similar to the R70X sounds right up my alley! I haven't been too happy with the bassy focus of most upper end buds (EM5 is a bit out of budget). Was your comparison refering to the classic or pop version?

I'm using the classic version

 

[mtl171]

I really loved my PureSounds PS100-600S "Pop" earbuds... even though with the more dynamic sounding "S-Tuning" (which made them super fast and exciting) they were still super smooth and very, very easy to listen to for extended listening sessions (we are talking ten plus hours straight here). Absolutely no ear fatigue to speak of what so ever. Super comfortable to boot. They were hands down my favorite buds (a real shame that I mucked them up bad trying to recable )... that is until I got my Ks Titanium Ling 120Ω earbuds .

In comparison to the Smabat ST10S Black Gold the bass on the PS100-600S wasn't as prominent (as in slam & impact) nor as deep (sub-bass mostly) but that was really the only area lacking with them. The treble was sparkling but remained friendly and I am rather sensitive to sibilant and bright sound signatures due to my type of hearing damage.

Thank you for the comparison! The prominent mids sound really enticing as been looking for a step up from my EQ'ed Datura Pros. Also, where did you pick up your PS100-600S? I only see the PS100-500 available on AE at the moment.

This freakin' hobby, hahahaha....I started visiting this thread hoping to be inspired to try a cheap'ish (sub-$50) earbud strictly for laptop (tv shows/Youtube vid) use. I haven't been an earbud user in the past, but all I can say is the old school Apple earbuds have to basically go in my ears sideways, LOL. I clearly have weird ears.

Anywho, now I'm constantly reading up on sets like the RW-2000 and EBX21. So much for taking a no-risk dive into the earbuds pool. I am such a sucker sometimes.

Its a slippery slope aint it I remember when I was hesitant to spend more then $20 on a pair of buds

I'm using the classic version

Got it. Thanks! I'm intrigued to hear that they sounded so neutral.

 

[WoodyLuvr]

Also, where did you pick up your PS100-600S? I only see the PS100-500 available on AE at the moment.

Unfortunately, all the PureSounds earbud models were discontinued sometime late 2017/early 2018 and what remains is unsold stock (New Old Stock).

After hearing a few different PureSounds earbud models at a mobile audiophile meet-up in mid-2018 I was beyond stunned by their awesome sound (most especially the 600S "Pop" tuning Version) but sadly found that I was too late to the game as I could not find them anywhere to buy. Later in December 2008, by a stroke of luck, I was offered a pair (by a member of this thread) on a trade.

The PS100-500 "Classic" and "Pop" models you see offered on AliExpress are sometimes indicated with a "C" or a "P".

Really, the only true way to know if it is the "P" or "S" version is by the white-colored serial number bar code sticker that they affix on the back of the box.

For example, on the PS100-500 and PS100-600 the "Classic" version is indicated as PS100-500Ω or PS100-600Ω whereas the "Pop" version is listed as PS100-500P or PS100-600S... everything else is exactly the same.

PS100-600 examples: "S" or "Pop" Version c2017 (left pic); "Classic" Version c2016 (right pic)