[vapman]

Quick cellphone picture of seven budget earbuds I just got, all costing under $5 USD.

Not sure if any will be any good, but I have a funny feeling the Aigo and Newsmy are the exact same, ha!

Is the one in the tin a QianYun?

 

[BloodyPenguin]

  Is the one in the tin a QianYun?

 
Not sure, it is this one:  https://world.taobao.com/item/39504951885.htm
 
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[tinkertailor]

   
Not sure, it is this one:  https://world.taobao.com/item/39504951885.htm
 
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I like the sort of retro look the top image in this one has.

 

[ClieOS]

 
2 questions for you sir.
 
1. Does K's 500 bass have greater impact than the old TY/HA 400 ohm's?
2. Do you ever use the Sony A15 with its built in headphone output? i was thinking of getting one....

 
1. Haven't compared it directly with TY, but I consider it to be around same level among some of the deepest impact I have heard on earbuds, namely Zen 1 and ESP-01B.
 
2. Sure I do. Nothing special about A15's headphone-out, but noting bad either. SQ wise, it is about the same level as that of iPod Nano 7 and FiiO X1, but not as powerful overall. As long as the headphone isn't very demanding, it will do just fine.

 

[vapman]

That reminds me, I wanted a ESP  back when you added em to the list. I wanna find em still, maybe on a mistertao order...

 

[vapman]

   
Not sure, it is this one:  https://world.taobao.com/item/39504951885.htm
 
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Dang! It has to be. Scroll down to the "other models" after the pic of the earbuds with Asuka, and you'll see the Qian39's in there. I clicked it and the description of the 39's links back to the other models too. I think i'm finally motivated to do a Mistertao order since I would like to hear the Qian69's!
 
Also, the qian25 they link to looks just like Nice HCK's Qian25 listing...

 

[cingcut]

K's500 versions 1 vs 2? Difference?

@ClieOS said in couple days ago. if i not wrong. v1 vs v2 different in cable, v2 more thicker than v1.

 

[Sempenyi]

K's500 versions 1 vs 2? Difference?

it has different cable. and different plug (something like TY650 plug and viablue) 

the current version only have unbalanced TRS 3.5mm plug

 

[luckyeights]

hmm so i ordered one of those Rose Masya special carbon fiber edition at headfi pricing.  But anyone else find it kind of odd that at retail it costs more than mojito?  Does it possibly have other changes besides the look?   I just find it hard to believe that adding a sliver of carbon fiber on the face doubles the cost.  
 
It is one sexy looking bud though!  Probably the nicest looking bud iv ever seen.  Something about that all black look with that elegant silver cursive Rose lettering and the carbon fiber give it a look of something high class and deserving of attention.  I just hope it sounds as impressive as it looks. 

 

[luckyeights]

Also I have been looking at a lot of pictures of the mojito.  So it looks like there is one driver in the part that goes in your ear and another driver in the part where their logo is.  That one in the back under the logo looks like its facing the wrong way ?  Anyone know how the sound from that driver reaches your ear? 

 

[ClieOS]

Also I have been looking at a lot of pictures of the mojito.  So it looks like there is one driver in the part that goes in your ear and another driver in the part where their logo is.  That one in the back under the logo looks like its facing the wrong way ?  Anyone know how the sound from that driver reaches your ear? 

It is not the wrong way when it is wired in the right phase. Remember a dynamic driver transmits sound wave in both directions - front and back. The only concern here is that the phase must be in line for both drivers to not sound off.

 

[haiku]

   
If I wasn't clear on my previous comment - it was regarding @golov17 question about K's 500ohm subass, with a side note to EO320. To explain further, I think EO320 is a good overall sounding package, but didn't quite have any particular wow factor to its sound, or perhaps another way of saying it will be that the best part of EO320 is that it doesn't have any particular short end. Where K's strength and what sets it apart are its rumbling deep end and an immersive / enveloping soundstage.
 
My main listening gear these days are FiiO X7 (mostly AM3's single-ended output), ShanLing M1, Sony A15 (digital-out to OPPO HA-2), or FiiO X5II (digital-out to Chord Mojo). Don't really do much listening on desktop gears. But as far as portable gears go, I think it is fair to say I am quite happy with what I have.

Ok, thanks. Now I know where you´re coming from.
The K´s were the reason, why I´ve changed from the X7 to my AK300/380Amp combo. For me, the X7 lacks the resolution, naturalness and cleanness of sound, which the K´s are capable to deliver. I have tried it with the AM1 and AM2, and also purchased the AM2A, but for me all of the modules always sound kinda "pre-eq´ed" if you will. And I just don´t like EQ. The AK´s can drive the K´s easily, not only when it comes to power, but they also have a lot of "headroom" left for better sound quality. All imo.
Now, until the arrival of the Piston, I favoured the K´s to all my other earbuds, but for me the Piston not only outclass the K´s when it comes to sound balance, but I hear way less distortion at higher volumes, plus they also have better dynamics for me. When I really push both earbuds with my AK´s, the K´s distort pretty early, where the Piston still have a coherent soundscape.

 

[haiku]

Hows k's compared to the most bass heavy bud(s) you own?

Seahf LD3.0 400 Ohm still is a step up imo.

 

[golov17]

Seahf LD3.0 400 Ohm still is a step up imo.

Ostry kc08t have big bass too

 

[music4mhell]

 

Seahf LD3.0 400 Ohm still is a step up imo.

Ostry kc08t have big bass too

I will vouch for Ostry KC08, but only for Bass and Sub bass