[Sam L]

New Lyra.

really pretty!

 

[Sam L]

Just received the Smabat ST-10s (gold) and Yincrow X6 (just because I need to know!) Initial impressions for ST-10s are quite good. Definitely has great sub bass for a bud, but sounds a bit unusual overall. May need time for brain adjustment. Will listen to the X6 later to find out whether these really are RW-9 killers.

I love my x6's but I wouldn't consider them rw-9 killers... just different, less v-shaped in sound, but I love them both!

 

[Serge Bernamej]

Any guys in here who only listen to earbuds ? By choice ? Not INBUDS (involuntary budders).
I’m curious if some people go so far as to prefer earbuds to any other way of listening to music (excluding live music).

 

[likeafranfran]

2021-04-19: Added the Yincrow RW-2000 rank S and demoted the NiceHCK EBX21 and the Toneking Viridis from S to S-. (Viridis review rating changed from 5/5 to 4.5/5)

Some TL DR comparison between the RW-2000, EBX21 and the Viridis:

Bass: RW-2000
Male vocals (lower-mids): RW-2000
Female vocals: Viridis
Lower-treble: EBX21
Upper-treble: Viridis
Instrument separation: Viridis
Imaging: EBX21
Soundstage: RW-2000
Timbre: RW-2000

Overall the RW-2000 is by far my favorite one out of these 3. It just matches with my library and personal preference a lot more, and as an iem guy, just sounds more "complete" to me due to the EBX21/Viridis lacking a lot of bass I need.

So if I have the yincrow RW-1000 bass pro and the Dendroaspis. Do you recommend make the upgrade to RW-2000 or search other options?

 

[arar]

Please see the post by @RikudouGoku.
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/earbuds-round-up.441400/post-16284699

I see "bright" and I shudder just a bit. But otherwise they sound (or, uh, seem like they'd sound) great. Maybe I'll give them a try.

 

[WoodyLuvr]

So, initial impressions of the X6 are very positive. I haven't directly compared them to the RW-9, but they do have very similar sound signature. For $10 these are probably one of the best bargains in hifi right now. Listening to Dublicator, shows strong bass performance

What an awesome ambient-like techno dub track... thank you for sharing that; truly epic!

 

[RikudouGoku]

I see "bright" and I shudder just a bit. But otherwise they sound (or, uh, seem like they'd sound) great. Maybe I'll give them a try.

They are brighter than the warm X6. But they are still leaning a bit towards warmth.

So if I have the yincrow RW-1000 bass pro and the Dendroaspis. Do you recommend make the upgrade to RW-2000 or search other options?

Cant comment on the RW-1000 bass pro, but the RW-2000 is VERY different from the viridis. While viridis have a more typical bud sound, the RW-2000 is closer to iems since it actually has bass.

 

[digititus]

What an awesome ambient-like techno dub track... thank you for sharing that; truly epic!

Without truly great music, we wouldn't be collecting all of these earbuds. You are most welcome!

 

[RikudouGoku]

Well guys, I ordered the Moondrop Chaconne lol.

 

[povidlo]

Well guys, I ordered the Moondrop Chaconne lol.

Sorry, I never got around to comparing Chaconne to X6 and Viridis as promised, very busy with kids and work.

I bet you will not be dissapointed. Chaconne are exceptional earbuds.

The only thing X6 have on them is mid-bass quantity; Viridis have better fit and detachable cable. Everything else- Chaconne are on another level with beautiful timbre and musicality; resolution, transients, decay are top level - almost BA-driver like.

Will be closely watching for your thoughts on Chaconne vs EBX21 and RW200.

 

[1clearhead]

Just received the Smabat ST-10s (gold) and Yincrow X6 (just because I need to know!) Initial impressions for ST-10s are quite good. Definitely has great sub bass for a bud, but sounds a bit unusual overall. May need time for brain adjustment. Will listen to the X6 later to find out whether these really are RW-9 killers.

I personally think, it's really hard for any earbud to beat the ambient and luscious sound of the RW-9. I own both the X6 and the RW-9 and the RW-9 is a step closer to a live orchestra, IMHO!...Though, I say both are technically insane for such a low price.

-Clear

 

[RikudouGoku]

Sorry, I never got around to comparing Chaconne to X6 and Viridis as promised, very busy with kids and work.

I bet you will not be dissapointed. Chaconne are exceptional earbuds.

The only thing X6 have on them is mid-bass quantity; Viridis have better fit and detachable cable. Everything else- Chaconne are on another level with beautiful timbre and musicality; resolution, transients, decay are top level - almost BA-driver like.

Will be closely watching for your thoughts on Chaconne vs EBX21 and RW200.

Sounds nice, what do you think about the sub-bass on the Chaconne? Still like a typical bud (closer to the viridis than the X6)?

 

[Sam L]

So, initial impressions of the X6 are very positive. I haven't directly compared them to the RW-9, but they do have very similar sound signature. For $10 these are probably one of the best bargains in hifi right now. Listening to Dublicator, shows strong bass performance

X6 vs. RW-9

 

[Sam L]

Any guys in here who only listen to earbuds ? By choice ? Not INBUDS (involuntary budders).
I’m curious if some people go so far as to prefer earbuds to any other way of listening to music (excluding live music).

I think many of us might have started briefly as, what you call "inbuds", but we quickly grew attracted to the merits of earbuds and stay on as fans by choice. For much of 2020 I was earbuds -> iems -> headphones. Currently I'm headphones -> earbuds. (and don't listen to iems at all.) As summer rolls around, I'll likely be exclusively earbuds.

 

[Sam L]

With recent mention of the X6, for those that EQ:

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/earbud-target-curve-tests.944006/page-5#post-15966848