[Alex.Grimm]

Thanks ! Sorry to insist, but I tried to Google Viridis and not sure what you’re referring too. Any link ?

https://a.aliexpress.com/_AfO9wP

 

[Alex.Grimm]

You can buy Shozy BK as small Shell TOTL earbuds.
You can also choose its 2.5mm balanced type.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32840627688.html

Nice buds, but no TOTL

 

[Serge Bernamej]

You can buy Shozy BK as small Shell TOTL earbuds.
You can also choose its 2.5mm balanced type.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32840627688.html

Thanks a lot ! Any comparison with Zen 2.0 ?

 

[rprodrigues]

Thanks ! Sorry to insist, but I tried to Google Viridis and not sure what you’re referring too. Any link ?

 

[jogawag]

Nice buds, but no TOTL

ClieOS mentioned Shozy BK (Balanced) as CHAMPIONS (TOTL).
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wGTZnKX1aP29c1bzs5JWgqSUlPzZqV9p_cw79VfRBpQ/pub
I was also enjoying Shozy BK until I lost it.

Different people will have different opinions about TOTL.

But why do you keep Shozy BK for yourself and not recommend it to others?

 

[assassin10000]

Are there any recommendations for TOTL earbuds of which the shells are as small as the Monk Lite ? The usual shells (the “500“ ones) are always a bit tricky for me as they are too big.
Right now I have the Zen 2.0 which I love but it’s on the big side.
I ordered the Yincrow-2000 and Yinman-600 but obviously they will be big.
I ordered the Monk Lite with the higher impedance which should be a good one but I wonder if there are higher end ones other than that.

K's high end buds have the best fitting small shells (imo/with my ears).

I only have had the 2018 & 2020 LB (little bell), which is a good entry level bud from them ($35-$45 iirc). But the shell size is pretty much the same afaik.

I prefer small shells such as original PK size, the K's 'bell' series, etc.

 

[40760]

ClieOS mentioned Shozy BK (Balanced) as CHAMPIONS (TOTL).
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wGTZnKX1aP29c1bzs5JWgqSUlPzZqV9p_cw79VfRBpQ/pub
I was also enjoying Shozy BK until I lost it.

Different people will have different opinions about TOTL.

But why do you keep Shozy BK for yourself and not recommend it to others?

I loved my Shozy BK too, until my defective pair got exchanged for one that has the "updated" cable, during the warranty period.

Also, there were discussions on people ordering them and swapping out the drivers before returning them.

I think it is kind of hard to get a "legit" pair these days, with the original cables and drivers. Unless the source is really credible.

 

[jao29]

Astrotec Lyra Nature has good separation and detail, speed, sound technicality, the amount of bass in the recording (not for bass heads), clear high-frequency frequencies of good quality add airiness. For comparison, the first thing that comes to mind is Toneking Dendroaspis Viridis, but Viridis has a transparent manner of sound, while Lyra Nature has a touch of warmth and a denser body texture, but not as dense as the Yincrow RW-2000.

Spoiler

HESSIAN Ansata Pro I did not listen to the standard black version, only Pro. As noted by the manufacturer “this is a comprehensive upgraded version of several models of Ti7,ACG, ANSATA. The quality, configuration, and wearing have been strengthened.”
The front mesh remains the same as the Ti7, ACG, but the body is already new. I listened with donut foams. They have a comfortable sound with good vocals, accented in the middle and low, bass with donuts has a good amount, high frequencies are not accented, which will be good for high-frequency fobs. If you replace the complete cable with a better one, then the quality (not quantity) of the high-frequency improves.

Spoiler

7HZ (Seven Hertz) P-twos Beatles most audiophiles know this brand by IEM 7Hz I77, 7Hz I88, 7Hz I-99 ... now they decided to replenish their range of earbuds and rolled out 2 7Hz ED-2001 75/300 ohm models in mx500 red cases with 7N cable and P-twos Beatles 32 ohm MMCX with 6N cable.
Externally, the design is like cyberpunk, thick wire, fittings, shells resemble Sydney. I listened with thin foams and donuts, without burn-up earbuds. The earbuds have powerful magnets and a well-chosen bundled cable, which positively affects their sound. I didn't listen for long, but Pantera sounded very cool, powerful, bass and aggressive in them. Quite balanced neutral, melodic sounding, but I wouldn't call it soft, also I'm not sure of its versatility yet. Good burn-up and re-listening are needed, but this model has a lot of positive reviews and purchases on the Tao.

Spoiler

Reviews on tao:
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.3-c-s.w4002-22960428501.52.666d6325nQ1NLM&id=630274161954

Been eyeing the 7hz’s as well. Let me know if its worth the asking price and if it improves with burn-in.

 

[RikudouGoku]

Some pictures on the Moondrop VX classic compared with the Chaconne.
(source: I asked moondrop about it a long time ago and forgot to upload it here.)

 

[baskingshark]

Some pictures on the Moondrop VX classic compared with the Chaconne.
(source: I asked moondrop about it a long time ago and forgot to upload it here.)

One of em looks a bit like the FAAEAL Datura Pro

 

[RikudouGoku]

One of em looks a bit like the FAAEAL Datura Pro

This one? I guess so, a similar shape. They are called Type 3 bell types right? (https://www.head-fi.org/threads/earbuds-round-up.441400/page-3206#post-15645387)

(VX classic)

 

[40760]

New Lyra.

 

[RikudouGoku]

New Lyra.

Source? And any more info?

 

[FranQL]

Source? And any more info?

https://penonaudio.com/astrotec-lyra-collection.html

 

[40760]

Source? And any more info?

According to Astrotec, it will be limited edition and to be released soon.