[audio123]

I prefer ty hi-z 32 to monk+.
Monk>ty 32>monk+

yes finally someone agrees with me

 

[Blueshound24]

 

  All this TY Hi-Z 32 hype.... do they really sound like the original Monk or something different still?

I have both.  Will compare tomorrow but not sure if you share my sig
 
I also have Remax 303 and eidifer H180P if anyone wants that compared to something I have listed let me know.

 
Could anyone chime in how the Edifier H180P compares to the P185 and P190?

 

[Tayyab Pirzada]

I realized what I was doing wrong. I was using Zen 2 without an amp with my AK Jr. It just sounded ok but not anything amazing. I tried it on my tube amp just now and...
 
 
....WOW! ZEN 2 IS ONE OF THE BEST BUDS EVER. 
 
I would describe it as "musical".

 

[golov17]

I realized what I was doing wrong. I was using Zen 2 without an amp with my AK Jr. It just sounded ok but not anything amazing. I tried it on my tube amp just now and...


....WOW! ZEN 2 IS ONE OF THE BEST BUDS EVER. 

I would describe it as "musical".

we know it .. the question is, why did you decided to sell it?

 

[Tayyab Pirzada]

we know it .. the question is, why did you decided to sell it?

I thought it was overhyped and not so good. But that's because I wasn't using it with a good amp. I think I will remove my listing now.

 

[golov17]

I thought it was overhyped and not so good. But that's because I wasn't using it with a good amp. I think I will remove my listing now.

 

[Tayyab Pirzada]

Wow I think I am in love with Zen 2

 

[kinetic758]

Wow I think I am in love with Zen 2

Interesting. I plan on pairing the Zen 2 Black with Mojo.

 

[golov17]

Wow I think I am in love with Zen 2

agree

 

[mochill]

Wow I think I am in love with Zen 2

Interesting. I plan on pairing the Zen 2 Black with Mojo.

With ra2.0 should be better

 

[music4mhell]

 

Wow I think I am in love with Zen 2

Interesting. I plan on pairing the Zen 2 Black with Mojo.

Wish i had Black Zen, but that's so expensive, although this Normal Zen sounds awesome with my Mojo

 

[vapman]

  I thought it was overhyped and not so good. But that's because I wasn't using it with a good amp. I think I will remove my listing now.

Proof that good amp power can make all the difference sometimes.

 

[Tayyab Pirzada]

Some strange observations of mine:
 
- With my tube amp, all low-impedence buds have a lot of hiss in the background (like Mojito and Cygnus) while high-impedence buds do not (like Zen 2)
- Rose Mojito sound super sibilant with my tube amp and sounds better without any amping in fact; and now I can tell they are pretty much only good for instrumental music, after I heard Zen 2 with my amp
- Cygnus is the best all-rounder without amping; Zen 2 is the best all-rounder with amping
- Zen 2 has some really impressive soundstage to my ears, especially with good recordings; Cygnus has great soundstage after burn-in

 

[Tayyab Pirzada]

I think my daily drivers are going to be the following:
- With amping: Zen 2
- Without amping: Cygnus
 
The Mojito's have taken a backseat for now, until I want to hear nonstop instrumental and jazz.
 
Ostry KC08 is also good for its unbelievably deep sub-bass, but I'm not really a basshead. I use these when I want a fun mood. Work great without amping.

 

[vapman]

  Some strange observations of mine:
 
- With my tube amp, all low-impedence buds have a lot of hiss in the background (like Mojito and Cygnus) while high-impedence buds do not (like Zen 2)
- Rose Mojito sound super sibilant with my tube amp and sounds better without any amping in fact; and now I can tell they are pretty much only good for instrumental music, after I heard Zen 2 with my amp
- Cygnus is the best all-rounder without amping; Zen 2 is the best all-rounder with amping
- Zen 2 has some really impressive soundstage to my ears, especially with good recordings; Cygnus has great soundstage after burn-in

Doesn't the Starlight have adjustable output impedance? You can use those jumpers sticking out of the sides to have the same effect as a resistance adapter. this should cut out the background hiss of more senseitive buds.