Rick1982
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Oh yeah I forgot ST10s has a detachable cable. @F700 recommended that model to me months ago but I wasn't ready to take the plunge from IEMs to buds at the time! Cool, I reckon that's my next bud once the piggy bank is topped up.
Got it re BGVP.
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It hasn't arrived yet, should be here shortly though.
The 2019 BGVP DX5 DLC (30Ω) was very disappointing... @furyossa's post just below sums it up perfectly:
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Thanks, yes certainly rules that out!
Warning: subjective rant ahead.
Ive always disliked iems due to physical discomfort. Have always preferred earbuds if isolation is not a concern. However, I find earbuds not all that comfortable anymore. Koss Porta Pro and Samsung Galaxy Buds Live provide as good or better sound with much better comfort.*
Its not you earbuds, its me. I got old. I know what I want and I dont want to lead you on. Goodbye.
* vs X6, Vido, and LBBS. I know, very limited data.
edit: Ill keep X6 and Vido as a reminder of the good and bad times. I hope you dont mind. LBBS? Yeah no thats dumb, sorry. That’s a lot of bass eq to fix and I worry about distortion with such a tiny driver.
Ive always disliked iems due to physical discomfort. Have always preferred earbuds if isolation is not a concern. However, I find earbuds not all that comfortable anymore. Koss Porta Pro and Samsung Galaxy Buds Live provide as good or better sound with much better comfort.*
Its not you earbuds, its me. I got old. I know what I want and I dont want to lead you on. Goodbye.
* vs X6, Vido, and LBBS. I know, very limited data.
edit: Ill keep X6 and Vido as a reminder of the good and bad times. I hope you dont mind. LBBS? Yeah no thats dumb, sorry. That’s a lot of bass eq to fix and I worry about distortion with such a tiny driver.
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RikudouGoku
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Those are earbuds though. At least closer to an earbud than an iem.
GOAT earbud confirmed.
Nah. Earbuds that require seal are in a different category. The guys talked about it in the last few pages. Traditional earbuds with foams have a more natural timbre (particularly bass). I think its due to their leaky nature via foam. Theory, I could be wrong.
btw Samsung Galaxy Buds Live has vents on ear side and outer side. Isolation is very poor. ANC is effective at blocking out low frequency noises only (engines, washer and dryer, etc). Not tried on a plane.
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Ok these definitely lack bass compared to my other buds but they are very enjoyable for the price - great soundstage, detailed and airy with excellent mids and treble, no harshness at all. I won't be reaching for them for lively music but certainly a great choice for ambient music while working, love how light they are - very comfortable and the cable is really nice too. They've been in my ears all afternoon and thoroughly enjoyed.
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gazzington
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I’m currently going through my earbuds using the cayin c9 amp with some daps. Tubes and earbuds is a very nice combo 
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I’m currently going through my earbuds using the cayin c9 amp with some daps. Tubes and earbuds is a very nice combo
On my radar! I've been tempted by the N3Pro as a 'cheap' entry to tubes via a DAP.
btw, we were talking about ambient albums the other day - another to check out is 'Twentythree' by Carbon Based Lifeforms... amazing on buds, especially the stunning 'Somewhere in Russia'.
gazzington
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Definitely worth getting the c9 as you can use it with other daps? Do you have a N6ii?
Keep the ambient albums coming. I’ll listen to that one tonight
I’m on the single dd iem hunt too, a8000, Luna, ie900, Isabelle! Not sure which yet.
My 32 pro has been posted now as well. So far I think the em5 is my fav bud. Just relaxes me
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Definitely worth getting the c9 as you can use it with other daps? Do you have a N6ii?
Keep the ambient albums coming. I’ll listen to that one tonight
I’m on the single dd iem hunt too, a8000, Luna, ie900, Isabelle! Not sure which yet.
My 32 pro has been posted now as well. So far I think the em5 is my fav bud. Just relaxes me
I'm getting the n6ii-Ti later this month, looking to hearing the R01, heard great things about it.
On ambient albums, I'll pop a few of my all time favourites in a spoiler later.
Yeah I'm curious on Luna too... love IE900 and Isa, plus Dunu Zen recently rekindled love. Isa is great for relaxing, IE900 and Zen more upbeat. Acoustune also on the radar. Love single DDs.
EM5 still my top bud choice too, incredibly relaxing.
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I’ve got all the modules for the N6ii now and the r01 today. The r01 with the em5 is absolutely lovely. I think you really like it. I’d recommend getting the e02 too.
Yeah I’m thinking Luna too. The a8000 might be a bit too bright for me
I've seen some posts lately about the lack of bass in the LBBS, but I think that can be prevented by using Double Foam (Donut Foam on Full Foam) for a better seal and bass enhancement because the LBBS shell is small.
If not, I suspect that you are either a significant bass head, have fallen victim to the lack of QC in the Temperament (Ks earphone), or were sent the LBB instead of the LBBS.
