Earbuds Round-Up

[UsbPlug]

Anyone here used a flathead driver in an iem shell?

Yes, but on the contrary. Powerbeats dd driver placed to an earbud (湖西小筑DIY DDM)

 

[tOMZY]

How is 14.8mm 32 ohm TI in wooden shells?

Well, I accidentally broke the voice coil of one of the drivers just after a brief listen. One of the shells was a bit too loose for the driver, so it fell off... I did not want to use glue until I finished the tuning so that was the cost. Luckily I have a spare pair of these drivers.
Actually, they sounded pretty good even without any tuning. But these shells have almost no ventilation - only 1 tiny vent hole at the back, so I will experiment by drilling additional holes.

 

[jeejack]

Well, I accidentally broke the voice coil of one of the drivers just after a brief listen. One of the shells was a bit too loose for the driver, so it fell off... I did not want to use glue until I finished the tuning so that was the cost. Luckily I have a spare pair of these drivers.
Actually, they sounded pretty good even without any tuning. But these shells have almost no ventilation - only 1 tiny vent hole at the back, so I will experiment by drilling additional holes.

Drill the holes carefully because you risk breaking the shells.

 

[ttorbic]

One of my favourite reviewers just released their take on FH-01:

 

[tOMZY]

Drill the holes carefully because you risk breaking the shells.

Sure. I have a miniature bench drill for very precise drilling.

 

[droenald]

I managed to do that with a side cutter. You just carefully cut the plastic edges in small portions until the driver loosens up.

Wow! Either you have very steady hands and are working very carefully, or you got lucky.
I tried that transplant/opening two times and both drivers died in the process.
So I would advise against trying to do that. Instead buy drivers without the driver cover if you want to use a custom or specific driver cover. Not all drivers come in the naked option though...

 

[tOMZY]

Not all drivers come in the naked option though...

Hmm, I haven't seen that option at all.

 

[Pabsu]

I'll just have to take the cover off very carefully

 

[jeejack]

I'll just have to take the cover off very carefully

It's quite easy with transparent faceplates because they are very fragile

 

[harishl20]

Yup! We have a spreadsheet not a playlist:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...ewjo3_D_h47C8unxH_b19mBGTsQ/edit?usp=drivesdk

Some solid test tracks on there!

Great!!, thanks for sharing I did not know this existed.

Hmm, I haven't seen that option at all.

I've seen few on taobao. You can search with image.

 

[0ostin0]

Hey people, i need a 2.5 male to 4.4 female adapter.
What is better to take - a solid adapter like the NiceHCK, or a small 10 cm adapter cable (these are available at Ivipq or Openheart) ?

 

[jeejack]

Hey people, i need a 2.5 male to 4.4 female adapter.
What is better to take - a solid adapter like the NiceHCK, or a small 10 cm adapter cable (these are available at Ivipq or Openheart) ?

Mine 2.5 to 4.4 is from here
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EIHMDzg

 

[UsbPlug]

I'll just have to take the cover off very carefully

You can also heat one side with lighter, bend side of the cap and hook the ring of membrane.

 

[ttorbic]

Hey people, i need a 2.5 male to 4.4 female adapter.
What is better to take - a solid adapter like the NiceHCK, or a small 10 cm adapter cable (these are available at Ivipq or Openheart) ?

I got the cabled ones from Openheart

 

[Carrow]

As an owner of SMG and TGXears Totem and listened to Serratus, Sunniva and DS in the past, i'd say it's comparable. Like, it's behind Totem for sure. Tonality wise, warmer, more balance than Serratus, though not as big of stage.

Fond memories of the OG Red Serratus and I hated having to sell them off. I'll take a look at my options. Currently using Monk+ and Shozy BK SE with a bit of @AsciiJC spice.