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Earbuds Round-Up
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Where is PK2 o.O?
LREY said sparkly treble yet warm when I last asked him. Eager to hear what Ace Bee thinks!Ooooo till us more. I've ordered it blind so any impressions would be most welcome
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trevdawg94
100+ Head-Fier
Have you ever compared the Nobunaga Uguisu to the FF3S or PAC, assuming you still have them? Currently exploring some different earbud options and I wanted to get a feel for how they sound compared to two earbuds I already own.
trevdawg94
100+ Head-Fier
Have you ever compared the Nobunaga Uguisu with the RW-2000 or the Rhino? I haven't seen a lot about this earbud other than Woody placing it on his list under the stageheads category so I'm trying to get a fell for what it sounds like. I'm trying to narrow down my options of what I want to try after listening to the Nightingale and re-evaluating what I want in an earbud. I thought I had what I liked narrowed down and then this damn thing comes along out of nowhere lol.Something landed at my door today... Nobunaga Labs' Uguisu. I'm listening to these guys right now, straight out of the box (with foams on) and I am truly impressed.
From the few posts I've read about the Uguisu in this thread, they are well liked and for the extremely short time I've been listening to them, now I know why.
@jogawag posted this: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/earbuds-round-up.441400/post-17309423
@WoodyLuvr posted this: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/earbuds-round-up.441400/post-17765707
@gylyf posted this: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/earbuds-round-up.441400/post-17832887
Purchased through Amazon Japan with direct shipping to the US. Since everyone is so used to cheap or free shipping from AE, don't freak at the shipping cost. I'm just glad to be able to order from Amazon Japan without having to use a 3rd party shipping / forwarding company.
I just did a brief comparison listen to the Nobunaga Uguisu (aka Nightingale) vs RW2k, Rhino, FF3S and PAC buds.
The Uguisu have a mid-focus clarity and their bass doesn't go deep, that is why they stand out as buds for stageheads. They do sound great when you first listen to them, almost wow you in a sense but as you listen more you start to notice things like high hat and cymbals stand out unnaturally sometimes. Of the four comparison buds the RW2k is the only one that presents with the same type of mids clarity, though not as edgy as the Uguisu. To me the RW2k stand out with its more balanced sound signature. The Rhino, FF3S and PAC buds are warmer buds compared to the Uguisu with their stronger bass presence which also clouds some of their mids and treble details.
I bought the Uguisu because I was curious about some buds from a Japanese headphone cable company and they are good buds so I don't want to discourage you from buying them, but I prefer the RW2k over them.
openscape
New Head-Fier
Hello, your respected comparisons of flat-heads and your much appreciated insight in this category has led me here, after passively reading and following for some time. Maybe you have a recommendation on how to navigate this niche with so many nice products coming from small and "DIY" manufacturers; love the enthusiasm.
When looking for an "open-back headphone sound" with a good amount of detail in the mid to high range - thinking of my DT 880 - and a bit (not necessarily excessive) of bass, where would you start?
Maybe the VE Asura 3.0 FE would be a good choice? There are two reviews on head-fi and I found a youtube review (in Spanish, with auto-translated subtitles) emphasizing characteristics similar to open-back headphones: I also found budget-friendly recommendations for the Faaeal Snow Lotus and Rosemary.
At this point, I have and I much appreciate the DT 880 and HD58X with the FiiO BTR15. The only flat-head I got many years ago is the Monk plus, which has increadible value and I often use it for convenience. Thank you for any comments.
When looking for an "open-back headphone sound" with a good amount of detail in the mid to high range - thinking of my DT 880 - and a bit (not necessarily excessive) of bass, where would you start?
Maybe the VE Asura 3.0 FE would be a good choice? There are two reviews on head-fi and I found a youtube review (in Spanish, with auto-translated subtitles) emphasizing characteristics similar to open-back headphones: I also found budget-friendly recommendations for the Faaeal Snow Lotus and Rosemary.
At this point, I have and I much appreciate the DT 880 and HD58X with the FiiO BTR15. The only flat-head I got many years ago is the Monk plus, which has increadible value and I often use it for convenience. Thank you for any comments.
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Are these good earbuds?
I found PAC quite underwhelming. Warm, slighty boxy midrange with a tight soundstage for an earbud. I haven't listened to them in a while though...
Just to echo what @mt877 said, the Uguisu are a little thin-sounding. I was pretty high on them initially, but the tuning doesn’t quite work for me, although putting some denser foams on them does help. They’re also very comfortable and well-made. Both FF3S and RW2000 offer a thicker sound, though with less width. Uguisu is a little more extended in the treble, but there’s a slight grain to the treble. I usually use them with my Mojo 2 and EQ a little bass, while dialing down the treble a bit. Hope that helps (and if you’re curious about them, let me know and I’ll give you a good price on my set).
weexisttocease
Headphoneus Supremus
Price drop for the DBX and PISLO PXVV.
https://www.head-fi.org/classifieds/ksearphone-temperament-dbx.60910/
https://www.head-fi.org/classifieds/pislo-pxvv.60909/
https://www.head-fi.org/classifieds/ksearphone-temperament-dbx.60910/
https://www.head-fi.org/classifieds/pislo-pxvv.60909/
Mr.HiAudio
Member of the Trade: RIOBuds
Tiandirenhe TD21.
unfortunately, they look better than they sound, they are worse than a $5 Vido very sad
they are also a little plump, which is why they sit worse with ear pads. The strange thing is that the stage is NOT wide, although these are inserts. The midrange frequencies are good, but there is a bit of a lack of resolution. The bass is empty, the treble is also very bad. To buy or not is your choice, but i cant believe...p.s. in no case do I want to scold them, it's just my opinion as it is.
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I started with VE Monk SPC that I got for free next to the VE Stack. Those made me want to try a midfi VE offering in the form of VE Zen LL. These were alright and very comfortable, but way behind my IEMs in SQ. Then I read one too many positives about this, the Yincrow RW2000, and said flick it, let's give them a try.
And yeah, Wow, these have both the bass and detail I've been missing from those two VE's. Add the typical earbud openness and it's absolute listening perfection.
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