[Tomasz2D]

  Ughhhh I'm sitting here using my smoke grey monk+, i know the red ones will sound just the same but I can't wait for my red ones to get here!

Not the same. Red ones should sound faster... much faster...

 

[BloodyPenguin]

My Red Monks should be arriving today.  I've also got a serious eye on the TY Hi-Z HP-32 as well.  I just DON'T need anymore earbuds.  
 
Why do I keep buying them?  
 
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[audio123]

  My Red Monks should be arriving today.  I've also got a serious eye on the TY Hi-Z HP-32 as well.  I just DON'T need anymore earbuds.  
 
Why do I keep buying them?  
 
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will provide impression on ty hiz hp32 when i get it. it just left hong kong

 

[luedriver]

  My Red Monks should be arriving today.  I've also got a serious eye on the TY Hi-Z HP-32 as well.  I just DON'T need anymore earbuds.  
 
Why do I keep buying them?  
 
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I also ordered the ty hi-z hp-32, today I went and bought a sennheiser mx170, and realized that it was the first sennheiser that I have ever bought, (also thinking about the mx500), and the thing is I don't think I'll stop there...
 
maybe its just that everyone says that earbuds are no good but when you realize that they can be good, you want to see how many earbuds are actually good? 

 

[Tayyab Pirzada]

I also ordered the ty hi-z hp-32, today I went and bought a sennheiser mx170, and realized that it was the first sennheiser, (also thinking about the mx500), and the thing is I don't think I'll stop there...

maybe its just that everyone says that earbuds are no good but when you realize that they can be good, you want to see how many earbuds are actually good? 

This.

 

[BloodyPenguin]

  I also ordered the ty hi-z hp-32, today I went and bought a sennheiser mx170, and realized that it was the first sennheiser, (also thinking about the mx500), and the thing is I don't think I'll stop there...
 
maybe its just that everyone says that earbuds are no good but when you realize that they can be good, you want to see how many earbuds are actually good? 

 
I think for me, I just want to hear how each earbud sounds.  They are just so much fun.  It is like Pokemon Go, got to collect them all!  
 
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[audio123]

   
I think for me, I just want to hear how each earbud sounds.  They are just so much fun.  It is like Pokemon Go, got to collect them all!  
 
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thats so true...

 

[kinetic758]

Curious... how many of you avoid using IEM's altogether?  
 
I've never found them comfortable, but after hearing how nice an earbud could sound, I'm tempted to give an IEM another chance (given that the general opinion is that they sound superior to earbuds).

 

[vapman]

  Curious... how many of you avoid using IEM's altogether?  
 
I've never found them comfortable, but after hearing how nice an earbud could sound, I'm tempted to give an IEM another chance (given that the general opinion is that they sound superior to earbuds).

I have had a love hate relationship with IEMs over the years.
 
I end up starting to use them for isolation, and then end up loving using IEMs all the time until I get sick of things being in my ears.
 
I have used earbuds more than IEMs total since the OG monks came out. I have many, many sets of monks. Unless I am craving serious bass impact from an IEM and don't want to use full size cans for full size head slammage, I always pick earbuds.
 
It's like open over ears vs closed over ears. I would say at this point I more or less avoid using IEMs. I'm selling almost all my IEMs, anyway, cause I like earbuds most. best of all worlds.
 
Every day I am so happy earbuds came back in style, I love earbuds so so much.

 

[BloodyPenguin]

My IEM Solution:  The MusicMaker Tomahawk Earphone, Thing:
 

 
http://www.head-fi.org/products/musicmaker-tomahawk-in-ear/reviews/15792
 
 
I've been using this for the last few days to block noise while at lunch, they are just fantastic for me.  Super comfortable (with foam tips) and the sound is very decent.  The flat cable is great for in the pocket because it does not tangle as easily.  It is not as airy as an earbud, but it is about as good as it gets for an IEM for me.
 
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[ngoshawk]

My Red Monks should be arriving today.  I've also got a serious eye on the TY Hi-Z HP-32 as well.  I just DON'T need anymore earbuds.  

Why do I keep buying them?  

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Lol, agree completely. And yes, the Red Monk+ will be much, much faster...

 

[Tayyab Pirzada]

Curious... how many of you avoid using IEM's altogether?  

I've never found them comfortable, but after hearing how nice an earbud could sound, I'm tempted to give an IEM another chance (given that the general opinion is that they sound superior to earbuds).

I hate IEMs

 

[Tayyab Pirzada]

These just came in the mail. Creative Aurvana Air and modified VE Monk.

 

[Tayyab Pirzada]

 

[vapman]

These just came in the mail. Creative Aurvana Air and modified VE Monk.

Who modded the Monk, and very interested to hear your impressions of the Aurvana Air! I've been curious about that one for a very , very long time but never gave it a shot. Curious to hear how you think it stacks up against things like the Cygnus and Mojito. You got a Zen yet?