[40760]

Fingers crossed palestofwhite, I’ve gone for the PS100-500 as well after my Yinman 600 was cancelled.

Sure hope so! Looking forward to your opinion when you get them...

 

[jao29]

Does the HE150 pro need an amp to shine? I know its around 150ohms so it probably needs an amp but can I just plug it into my ipod touch and expect good results?

 

[FranQL]

I don't have an iPod, but on my 150 ohm devices I don't notice any audible differences between them.

 

[baskingshark]

Does the HE150 pro need an amp to shine? I know its around 150ohms so it probably needs an amp but can I just plug it into my ipod touch and expect good results?

It needs an amp for sure. One of the harder earbuds to drive that I have tried.

Amping is not about absolute volume per se, if that were the case, we can just put some planar headphone on a smartphone and just max the volume. It is more that you lose dynamics, soundstage and perhaps microdetails when a gear is underpowered. Also sometimes the frequency response is skewed when underpowered, eg too muddy bass or too hot upper mids.

In the case of the HE150 Pro, when underpowered, the upper mids are super shouty. So my 2 cents is to consider an alternative earbud if you don't have an amp on hand.

 

[jao29]

It needs an amp for sure. One of the harder earbuds to drive that I have tried.

Amping is not about absolute volume per se, if that were the case, we can just put some planar headphone on a smartphone and just max the volume. It is more that you lose dynamics, soundstage and perhaps microdetails when a gear is underpowered. Also sometimes the frequency response is skewed when underpowered, eg too muddy bass or too hot upper mids.

In the case of the HE150 Pro, when underpowered, the upper mids are super shouty. So my 2 cents is to consider an alternative earbud if you don't have an amp on hand.

Thanks!

 

[WoodyLuvr]

Does the HE150 pro need an amp to shine? I know its around 150ohms so it probably needs an amp but can I just plug it into my ipod touch and expect good results?

 

[baskingshark]

Anyways, for those looking for the legendary ME80, I realized that it is still being sold at some places, for example on Shopee: https://shopee.sg/Kagawa-Nicehck-Me...c-Metal-Hifi-Earphones-i.328848226.7260634105

But unfortunately the sellers know they have a limited edition gem and have priced gouged, it is going for $50.27 SGD, which is about $37 USD!

 

[thefallenangelx]

Hi, anyone can compare ISN Rambo II vs Ourart Ansata pro vs Toneking TO400 vs Smabat M2 Pro? Thanks!

 

[povidlo]

Anyways, for those looking for the legendary ME80, I realized that it is still being sold at some places, for example on Shopee: https://shopee.sg/Kagawa-Nicehck-Me...c-Metal-Hifi-Earphones-i.328848226.7260634105



But unfortunately the sellers know they have a limited edition gem and have priced gouged, it is going for $50.27 SGD, which is about $37 USD!

My ME80 is silver gray, haven't seen black colorway yet. Maybe new stock?

 

[furyossa]

Does the HE150 pro need an amp to shine? I know its around 150ohms so it probably needs an amp but can I just plug it into my ipod touch and expect good results?

I agree with @baskingshark. HE150 (MX500) is my favorite pair of buds, but they can no longer be found. Pro version is a bit different but not better which does not mean that they are bad. If you want to use the full potential you definitely need an amp.

 

[furyossa]

Anyways, for those looking for the legendary ME80, I realized that it is still being sold at some places, for example on Shopee: https://shopee.sg/Kagawa-Nicehck-Me...c-Metal-Hifi-Earphones-i.328848226.7260634105



But unfortunately the sellers know they have a limited edition gem and have priced gouged, it is going for $50.27 SGD, which is about $37 USD!

Wow! Me80 had a starting price $9.99. Maybe next year, if they can still be found, it will really cost $50

 

[baskingshark]

Wow! Me80 had a starting price $9.99. Maybe next year, if they can still be found, it will really cost $50

Dang, I'm gonna baby my ME80 till kingdom come. If I had known, I would have bought 10 ME80s last year during sales and kept one for myself and put the rest up for sale hahaha.

 

[chinmie]

all this talk about the ME80 makes me curious to try it, then i realized that i had it already in the past.. man.. either I'm getting old or too many gears coming in and out made me forgetful

 

[1Q84]

No it's not, that's just the character of the bud. I also find the midrange tonality weird, I think that 6k peak followed by a treble shelf is doing that, technically it's ok, but similarly it doesn't get much eartime on my end due to the off timbre and tonality. Maybe eq can fix it since the driver seems quite capable.

Just want to say that I echo this review. Got an old version of the tc200(claimed by the seller and various reviews from others) and spent time with it over the weekend, if this bud had better midrange then this would have been endgame for me. Its really a shame how near perfect this buds could have been, my biggest complaint is that vocals sound nasally, however instrument separation is really good and cymbals crashes are textured excellently. I find the tc200 best for post rock and math rock.

As a mid-head, for the people who have tried willsound, will the mk1 or mk3 have better technicalities and tuning than the tc200? Or any recommendations for a bud with the bass and treble of the tc200 but with mids similar with the KSC75? Thanks

 

[slex]

Just came in, my Shanling M3X can't even push these 450 Ohm buds on High Gain with Max Volume ( 100% ). Anticipating a tube amp to do the honor soon when arrive.