[purplesun]

I really need to get over my taobao fear and place an order already!

It's about $2 to $3 bucks on taobao. But there's a seller on Ali as well for $3.66.
Important note: It's MDR-E808+ (not MDR-E808). E808+ stamped on the splitter & 5-of-diamond cut holes behind the front mesh.

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Original-MDR-E808-Bass-Noise-Isolating-Earphone-3-5MM-High-Qaulity-Flat-Head-Earbuds-In-Ear/1909638_32742308384.html

V-shaped sound similar to TY Hi-z 32. About same bass response as TY32. Slightly better control in mids/highs than TY32 and cleaner sounding. J-cabled.
AFAIK, E808+ is not part of Sony's product line, much like SHE3800 is not in Philips' product list.

 

[vapman]

It's about $2 to $3 bucks on taobao. But there's a seller on Ali as well for $3.66.
Important note: It's MDR-E808+ (not MDR-E808). E808+ stamped on the splitter & 5-of-diamond cut holes behind the front mesh.

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Original-MDR-E808-Bass-Noise-Isolating-Earphone-3-5MM-High-Qaulity-Flat-Head-Earbuds-In-Ear/1909638_32742308384.html

V-shaped sound similar to TY Hi-z 32. About same bass response as TY32. Slightly better control in mids/highs than TY32 and cleaner sounding. J-cabled.
AFAIK, E808+ is not part of Sony's product line, much like SHE3800 is not in Philips' product list.

Yep, that's the one. Going to do one up with a fancy cable and connector soon. But, the opening for the cable is so tiny I'm worried if I can even fit a braided cable made from 4x total strands of 28 AWG equivalent in there... i already think 2x 24AWG is a lost cause...

 

[Nachash]

Hey guys should I buy Edifier H180 if I like Philips SHE3800?

 
The 'Philips' is so cheap that you shouldn't even think about it, buy both of them

 

[purplesun]

  Yep, that's the one. Going to do one up with a fancy cable and connector soon. But, the opening for the cable is so tiny I'm worried if I can even fit a braided cable made from 4x total strands of 28 AWG equivalent in there... i already think 2x 24AWG is a lost cause...

E808+ uses 16mm drivers. Might as well drop in better Sony 16mm bio-cellulose drivers while re-cabling; if you happen to have a new pair lying around
 
IMO, the bass reflex ports in E808+ does a really good job bumping up the mid & lower bass, so even PT15 drivers may come out more balanced in the E808+ shell.

 

[vapman]

 
E808+ uses 16mm drivers. Might as well drop in better Sony 16mm bio-cellulose drivers while re-cabling; if you happen to have a new pair lying around
 
IMO, the bass reflex ports in E808+ does a really good job bumping up the mid & lower bass, so even PT15 drivers may come out more balanced in the E808+ shell.

Those Aliexpress Sony 16mm drivers - I've been trying every shell I can and they're really dang hard to match with any housing. The best so far was a Baldoor E100 shell but still was just a bit too big.... I found some 16mm specific shells on ali eventually and have those on the way too.
 
I am about to place an order for more E808+ as I really truly love the sound of the driver and find it be quite similar to an Asura 2.0 minus the sibilance! I am determined to try and get some braided wire in the shell although it might be a pipe dream, or I just need to buy some thinner wire. 

 

[vapman]

Hey guys should I buy Edifier H180 if I like Philips SHE3800?

lol. funny you ask this. I just busted open my H180 a few days ago when I was getting the PT15 drivers ready for transplant. The fit is perfect. Anyway, back on topic... I did a quick  A/B between the H180 and SHE3800 before opening it up. since i have several other SHE3800. well, the H180 was simply horrible in comparison to the SHE3800. Sounded really, really REALLY bad. The SHE3800 is a godly bud.

 

[purplesun]

 
I am about to place an order for more E808+ as I really truly love the sound of the driver and find it be quite similar to an Asura 2.0 minus the sibilance! I am determined to try and get some braided wire in the shell although it might be a pipe dream, or I just need to buy some thinner wire. 

 
I have another few more coming on the slow boat as well. Apparently, the original Sony-E808 earbuds were included free with just about every Sony walkman & MP3 products, prior to Sony switching to free IEMs in more recent years. The original E808 was suppose to sound like a poor man's E888; decent mids/highs but little bass. But with MDR-E808+ came meatier bass and more refined mids, while keeping the sibilance-free highs.

 

[ozkan]

I have another few more coming on the slow boat as well. Apparently, the original Sony-E808 earbuds were included free with just about every Sony walkman & MP3 products, prior to Sony switching to free IEMs in more recent years. The original E808 was suppose to sound like a poor man's E888; decent mids/highs but little bass. But with MDR-E808+ came meatier bass and more refined mids, while keeping the sibilance-free highs.

So do you think it sounds better than the Monk or SHE3800 if you have them? Might pull the trigger on these and buy 2 or 3 pcs

 

[purplesun]

So do you think it sounds better than the Monk or SHE3800 if you have them? Might pull the trigger on these and buy 2 or 3 pcs

The clarity of it's sound signature suits me better than Monk Plus or SHE3800 (which I also like). The bass response is just a bonus. My guess is that anyone who likes TY Hi-z 32 or KZ-ATE IEM will probably enjoy the E808+ as well.

 

[Willber]

 

So do you think it sounds better than the Monk or SHE3800 if you have them? Might pull the trigger on these and buy 2 or 3 pcs

The clarity of it's sound signature suits me better than Monk Plus or SHE3800 (which I also like). The bass response is just a bonus. My guess is that anyone who likes TY Hi-z 32 or KZ-ATE IEM will probably enjoy the E808+ as well.

I like both the Hi-Z 32 and ATE so have pulled the trigger on the 'Sony'. A no-brainer at £3!

 

[ozkan]

I like both the Hi-Z 32 and ATE so have pulled the trigger on the 'Sony'. A no-brainer at £3!

Me too.

 

[BloodyPenguin]

www.penonaudio.com has a bunch of earbuds on sale, all with free shipping:


Colarad C01 - $11.90: http://penonaudio.com/Colarad-C01

HE 150ohm - $11.90: http://penonaudio.com/HE-150ohm-HiFi-Earbud?limit=100

Hifiman ES100 - $49.00:  http://penonaudio.com/Hifiman-ES100?limit=100
 
Hisoundaudio PAA-1PRO - $39.00: http://penonaudio.com/Hisoundaudio-PAA-1PRO?limit=100
 
MusicMaker Ting - $62.00:  http://penonaudio.com/MusicMaker-Ting?limit=100
 
MusicMaker TONEKING TKY2 - $80.00:  http://penonaudio.com/MusicMaker-TONEKING-TKY2?limit=100
 
MusicMaker Tomahawk MrZ - $35.90:  http://penonaudio.com/MUSICMAKER-Tomahawk-MrZ?limit=100
 
MusicMaker TP15 - $15.00:  http://penonaudio.com/MusicMaker-TP16%20?limit=100
 
Paiaudio PR1 - $17.00:  http://penonaudio.com/Paiaudio-PR1?limit=100

Rose Masya 2 - $98:  http://penonaudio.com/Rose-Masya?limit=100

Rose Mojito 3D - $207:  http://penonaudio.com/Rose-Mojito-dual-dynamic-driver-earbud?limit=100

Seahf 32ohm - $11.90:  http://penonaudio.com/Seahf-32ohm-Earbud?limit=100
 
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[Saoshyant]

Decided for $4 to order the E808 too.

 

[AT Khan]

 
 
my two cents

 

[awaysooner]

  Those Aliexpress Sony 16mm drivers - I've been trying every shell I can and they're really dang hard to match with any housing. The best so far was a Baldoor E100 shell but still was just a bit too big.... I found some 16mm specific shells on ali eventually and have those on the way too.
 
I am about to place an order for more E808+ as I really truly love the sound of the driver and find it be quite similar to an Asura 2.0 minus the sibilance! I am determined to try and get some braided wire in the shell although it might be a pipe dream, or I just need to buy some thinner wire. 

This cable is actually quite thin, cheap enough you can try. Take a look at it in MX shell.  I bought a mic version for the Monk+ before they released current version. Looks nice and super soft as well, but a tangling mess, might consider sleeving it. 
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Newest-Black-1-2M-DIY-Replacement-wire-Audio-Cable-Headphone-Repair-Headset-Wire-DIY-Headphone-Earphone/32704685114.html