Earbuds Round-Up
Jul 28, 2023 at 4:57 AM Post #70,981 of 75,874
I would not do it, the risk is far superior to the visual pleasure....

I need to practice caution and make many offerings to her so that she turns her eye.
 
Jul 28, 2023 at 5:46 AM Post #70,982 of 75,874
I would not do it, the risk is far superior to the visual pleasure....
I was thinking the EXACT same thing.

Looks fantastic!
I would never do it. Safety relies on obfuscation.
 
Jul 28, 2023 at 5:51 AM Post #70,983 of 75,874
There is a review up on Facebook earbud group for the new Ucotech ES-P2. It's short, so I'll just quote it here.

I get UCOTECH ES-P2.
It's sound good.
 
Jul 28, 2023 at 5:54 AM Post #70,984 of 75,874
There is a review up on Facebook earbud group for the new Ucotech ES-P2. It's short, so I'll just quote it here.

I can now make a much more informed purchase decision. Thanks for sharing. /s
 
Jul 28, 2023 at 6:13 AM Post #70,985 of 75,874
Mirror post from the WC. I found an acrylic earbud display case from Muji to organize my earbuds.


TGX Ripples, Totem, Sunniva
Desolation Sound, Serratus


Right case: Sun Copper (On Loan), Asura 3.0 FE (on loan), Yinman 600 (on loan), Fiio FF3, Berseker 2, Val Lazybuds (on loan)

About the display stand: It is transparent and opens like a drawer from both sides. It seems to have enough space for earbuds and its respective thinner cables. Link to it

That looks 😎👍....just need to sort some small LED’s to light it at night 🔆
 
Jul 28, 2023 at 6:24 AM Post #70,986 of 75,874
I was thinking the EXACT same thing.

Looks fantastic!
I would never do it. Safety relies on obfuscation.
Only if you are keeping stuff from your partner. When they’re in on it, then you don’t get killed 😏
 
Jul 28, 2023 at 6:31 AM Post #70,987 of 75,874
There is a review up on Facebook earbud group for the new Ucotech ES-P2. It's short, so I'll just quote it here.
Incredible review!!!! It is also super useful for future buyers! He works less than me!
 
Jul 28, 2023 at 6:33 AM Post #70,988 of 75,874
Only if you are keeping stuff from your partner. When they’re in on it, then you don’t get killed 😏
Let's not apply words that sound like harsh reality, hiding is one of those words, I prefer to "omit" "out of sheer oversight", something like: "this? I've had this for a long time...."
 
Jul 28, 2023 at 6:56 AM Post #70,989 of 75,874
Out of interest, what are peoples Top 10 earbuds?

What matters to me, in order of priority:
1. Timbre
2. Preferred tuning: balanced with slight warmth, vocal-forward
3. Stage size
4. Resolution
5. Dynamics

Source: DX300 Amp12 (anything above 100ohm I tend to introduce the Defiant but it's not a hard and fast rule)

1. VE Asura Pure White Shining (Bell-Horn, 150ohm)
2. TGXear Alpha (MX500, 600ohm bery)
3. Blur OFC MX400 non-aPs Special Tuning Edition (MX500, 400ohm graphene)
4. Blur OFC MX64 aPs Special Tuning Edition (MX500, 64ohm, white glue variant)
5. VE Zen Shining Ultimate (Bell-Horn, 320ohm) - based on 'fun-factor' alone
6. TGXear Sunniva + tuning kit (MX500, 180ohm bery)
7. Blur OFC PK150 Wraith (PK, 150ohm)
8. FranQL Aquila (DP100, 85ohm bio)
9. VE Zen SL (custom PK, 320ohm)
10. VE Sun DICE (Bell-Horn 180ohm)

Honorable mention: Blur MX300 美魔女 Beautiful Witch aPs

The APWS is a bit of an oddity amongst this top 10. It's warmer and much smoother than the rest but how it does vocals is special enough to secure it pole position. Zen SU is also an oddity, with timbral flaws and a very smooth presentation. Weight, dynamics, size of the image and the warmer presentation makes it my go to for aggressive music.

List subject to change!
 
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Jul 28, 2023 at 7:15 AM Post #70,990 of 75,874
Let's not apply words that sound like harsh reality, hiding is one of those words, I prefer to "omit" "out of sheer oversight", something like: "this? I've had this for a long time...."
Gotta try honesty sometimes. I get away with more than you'd think, because I tell my partner what I'm up to...

And then high five her on the way out the door during a nail day with her bestie =)

TL;DR: Encourage their hobbies/self-care needs, and they'll support yours hehe
 
Jul 28, 2023 at 7:23 AM Post #70,991 of 75,874
Gotta try honesty sometimes. I get away with more than you'd think, because I tell my partner what I'm up to...

And then high five her on the way out the door during a nail day with her bestie =)

TL;DR: Encourage their hobbies/self-care needs, and they'll support yours hehe
nah

she has all my buds she wants, battered... anyway I find them on top of everything, but the most worrying thing is since he discovered the SE balancer adapters, she mercilessly steals any fancy build or DAP she considers his locations, my little treasures... exposed (I always believed that if I didn't use a 3.5 jack they would be safe, and I was wrong), also brag about them in any conversation.

My children even have personalized headphones to play the PS4 or watch YouTube or whatever for them to use, they have asked me for so many things that I have lost count... Even so, if I spend, for example, €100-200 for a new project or purchase, she is not filled with happiness or joy..... you can believe me.
 
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Jul 28, 2023 at 7:27 AM Post #70,992 of 75,874
nah

she has all my buds she wants, battered... anyway I find them on top of everything, but the most worrying thing is since he discovered the SE balancer adapters, she mercilessly steals any fancy build or DAP she considers his locations, my little treasures... exposed (I always believed that if I didn't use a 3.5 jack they would be safe, and I was wrong), also brag about them in any conversation.

My children even have personalized headphones to play the PS4 or watch YouTube or whatever for them to use, they have asked me for so many things that I have lost count... Even so, if I spend, for example, €100-200 for a new project or purchase, she is not filled with happiness or joy..... you can believe me.
Kinda sucks for you, Boss 😭
 
Jul 28, 2023 at 7:41 AM Post #70,993 of 75,874
There is a review up on Facebook earbud group for the new Ucotech ES-P2. It's short, so I'll just quote it here.
Well after that I reached out to him for his exact impressions. I know him for about two months now, and I trust his words. I have a work of him in my collection which I love. Here goes the conversation:
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Thanks to this, I am staying away from this. I hope this will help potential buyers too. Like @ian91 :wink:

For reference: Neptune cost me $150. Erebus cost me $175 (on the way).
 
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Jul 28, 2023 at 7:42 AM Post #70,994 of 75,874
Out of interest, what are peoples Top 10 earbuds?

What matters to me, in order of priority:
1. Timbre
2. Preferred tuning: balanced with slight warmth, vocal-forward
3. Stage size
4. Resolution
5. Dynamics

Source: DX300 Amp12 (anything above 100ohm I tend to introduce the Defiant but it's not a hard and fast rule)

1. VE Asura Pure White Shining (Bell-Horn, 150ohm)
2. TGXear Alpha (MX500, 600ohm bery)
3. Blur OFC MX400 non-aPs Special Tuning Edition (MX500, 400ohm graphite)
4. Blur OFC MX64 aPs Special Tuning Edition (MX500, 64ohm, ti?)
5. VE Zen Shining Ultimate (Bell-Horn, 320ohm) - based on 'fun-factor' alone
6. TGXear Sunniva + tuning kit (MX500, 180ohm bery)
7. Blur OFC PK150 Wraith (PK, 150ohm)
8. FranQL Aquila (DP100, 85ohm bio)
9. Zen SL (custom PK, 320ohm)
10. VE Sun DICE (Bell-Horn 180ohm)

Honorable mention: Blur MX300 美魔女 Beautiful Witch aPs

The APWS is a bit of an oddity amongst this top 10, it's warmer and smoother than the rest but how it presents vocals is special enough to secure it pole position. Zen SU is also an oddity, with timbral flaws and a very smooth presentation. Weight, dynamics, size of the image and the warmer presentation makes it my go to for aggressive music.

List subject to change!
I adore lists! Thank you for sharing!
 

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