Earbuds Round-Up

[jogawag]

Thanks for FR plot. In fact ST10 (red) looks more interesting to me as far as it is much more neutral and difference between 40Hz and 100Hz is about zero.

Again: I don't need exaggerated sub-bass. I'd want sub-bass to be not too lower than bass and mid-bass.

I would have also recommended the smabat st-10, but as the earbud was released in 2019, you will have to look for it on the second-hand market now.

 

[anli]

I would have also recommended the smabat st-10, but as the earbud was released in 2019, you will have to look for it on the second-hand market now.

Yes, what I have found for now has rather used look. It is unexpected four year later nobody is manufacturing at least something as good as that very popular model.

 

[Ace Bee]

Newbsound has released two very limited run buds stealthily, and I was fortunate enough to message him at the right time to secure both. Behold them:

Left - Newb50, 32 Ohm Titanium film, 50 USD
Right - Jester, 32 Ohm Biofiber, 100 USD

I have to admit - both of them sound way better than they are priced. The Newb50 easily trades blow with whatever $100 buds I have heard. And the Jester is one of the best I have heard at around $200.

Newb50: Mild U shaped. Highly transparent and revealing set, with a very natural, well-extended, and distinctly present subbass. The midbass has a nice slam as well. Midrange and treble are very prominently present, treble is very well extended also. Big stage, very wide, tall, and nice depth as well. Three-dimensional imaging and outstanding separation. Notes are very crisp and well-defined. Upper mid can be a bit shouty and sound a bit unrefined sometimes - but that is the only con and not always present also.

Jester: If Newb50 blew my mind, Jester blew my whole consciousness. It took the sound of the Newb50 and enhanced it in every possible way. Slightly more emphasized bass, similarly transparent midrange, slightly pushed back treble for a more natural presentation, with similar extension. It is more balanced and more refined as a whole. The stage is more holographic with more depth. Notes sound similarly crisp and slightly more well-defined. No shout in any part of the whole spectrum. Even better separation. Just altogether an exhilarating experience.

There are only 5 units of Newb50 and 4 units of Jester in existence. Extremely lucky to have them in my collection. They have that distinct Newbsound house sound - very natural bass and holographic presentation. Loving them to bits!

@WoodyLuvr can you include this photo to that newbsound post please?

 

[gooberbm]

Hi,

I'm newbie with flat-head form-factor, so your advice would be appreciated. I used IEMs during last years (but now my ears are against them), so I'll describe preferences in that terms:
- I don't like classical Harman hill, that is 10-12 db rise of 2-6 KHz (about 5 db is sufficient for me). In other words, I'm not fun of details - overall tonal signature is more important
- I don't need boom around 100 Hz, but am very interested in sub-bass presence being not masked by (mid-)bass
- detachable cable is obligatory

Have you models for me (say, up to $250)?

Rikubuds Grand Alter Saber 2...oh you said detachable cable is a must...so never mind

 

[anli]

Have not found new ST10.
At any case have ordered few to enter the world (DB1, DX6, Calf, YE01, M4), to get (and probably adapt) own hearing experience.

 

[FranQL]

Have not found new ST10.
At any case have ordered few to enter the world (DB1, DX6, Calf, YE01, M4), to get (and probably adapt) own hearing experience.

A very unusual selection, I await your impressions of them.

 

[pabs278]

Hello everyone,

I've been a lurker in here for quite some time, reading you guys discuss and advise about various interesting earbud topics.

Recently, after seeing it mentioned in a few posts, I purchased the Shozy BK-SE as I wanted to upgrade my old VE Monks+ that I had been using for a good while.
Truth is there are not a whole lot of reviews on the BKSE but the Cygnus and original BK's good reputation made me decide on giving it a shot;and truth is they are great!
I just have one main grip: they seem to pick up a lot of noise from the cable's movement. What is more, I can hear it cristal clear diretly into in my ears every time the metal chin slider hits the also metallic cable splitter.

In my years using earbuds and earphones I have had many whose cable picked up some noise more than the others, and I understand it is normal to some extent. But I really wasn't expecting it to happen in the Shozy BKSE, specially as the other models I mentioned use to get praised for their very good and "silent" cable in most reviews I read.
So I was wondering if anybody has had a similar experience with the BKSE?

From my experience fixing buds' cables that type of noise always was present when I forgot to add a knot to fix the cable in place inside the shell or some other sort of movement-impeding mechanism. So I wonder if it is that Shozy didn't implement such a thing in this new version for some reason? Or maybe (I doubt it) I might have gotten a faulty unit?

Thanks in advance for your time and attention!

 

[anli]

A very unusual selection, I await your impressions of them.

What is unusual? It is really interesting to understand.

Going back to IEMs era the first 5-7 pairs were just to take initial ground, and 9th and 10th of them become my IEM end of game (that is everything is Ok, no interest to find something else).

 

[FranQL]

What is unusual? It is really interesting to understand.

Going back to IEMs era the first 5-7 pairs were just to take initial ground, and 9th and 10th of them become my IEM end of game (that is everything is Ok, no interest to find something else).

You have bought a series of models that are not usual as a contact, which is good and I find it interesting.

 

[ttorbic]

What is unusual? It is really interesting to understand.

Going back to IEMs era the first 5-7 pairs were just to take initial ground, and 9th and 10th of them become my IEM end of game (that is everything is Ok, no interest to find something else).

IMO, while I understand your desire to use Bluetooth adaptors with earbuds, your criterion of detachable cables will severely restrict your options. I'm not saying there are no options, but for example, you'll miss out on all of Riku & TGXear's offerings.

 

[FranQL]

IMO, while I understand your desire to use Bluetooth adaptors with earbuds, your criterion of detachable cables will severely restrict your options. I'm not saying there are no options, but for example, you'll miss out on all of Riku & TGXear's offerings.

mmmmm as far as I know, they can be done with mmcx

 

[anli]

You have bought a series of models that are not usual as a contact, which is good and I find it interesting.

I see. I have played classical guitar (many yeas ago) and know there is nothing in the world as bad as to learn play guitar with bad guitar is.

 

[anli]

IMO, while I understand your desire to use Bluetooth adaptors with earbuds, your criterion of detachable cables will severely restrict your options. I'm not saying there are no options, but for example, you'll miss out on all of Riku & TGXear's offerings.

Yes, agree with you. But there are plenty ways to the same final puzzle decision. I just decided to try this way for now.

 

[rcoleman1]

Hey guys. I’d like to try the Newbsound earbuds. I been reading some great things about these earbuds here on Head-Fi and the web. Sorry I don’t do FB, IG or X (don’t do social media at all) but I’d like to add a couple to the collection. Can anyone assist? Thanks.

 

[Tsukimi]

Hmm... they avoided mentioning bass, and that's exactly where piezoelectric is usually lacking.

I can confirm they do not lack bass, indeed it is very present and punchy! Although presumably it comes from the composite DD...

Fun set for $17, currently listening to this on them:



Product Link (LUN SHENG AEOLIAN):

https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005...6121802bSwQGw&gatewayAdapt=glo2vnm#nav-review