Earbuds Round-Up

[BloodyPenguin]

  Mate, thanks for the review! 

But after reading it, I think there are a few instances where you mixed up Tomahawk with Tings's or is that just me? 

You are 100% correct.  I re-read my review and I found a few times when I used Tomahawk instead of Ting.  Thank you for the heads up.  I have fixed any issues.
 
 
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some quick impressions and thoughts, Justin?

 
The Rose Mojito seems to have its own unique sound signature. 
 
Overall quality is quite good.  I really need to spend more time with them to get a better feel.  But I like them.
 
 
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Must be an error on the AE mobile app as I just checked on AE main site and it still said US$298.75. So grab it while you can?

 
Prices on the App are lower for a promo of their 6th Anniversary sale. 
 
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[AudioNewbi3]

You are welcome mate!

 

[vapman]

Another day, another day the box from easy earphones isn't here... I'll hear the Tomahawks eventually!

And many thanks to BloodyPenguin i will soon be making my first review ever for these bad boys:



He refused to let me pay shipping but the stamp says exactly how much I should pay him to send these my way

edit: Sorry PenguinWarrior for tagging you!

 

[BloodyPenguin]

Another day, another day the box from easy earphones isn't here... I'll hear the Tomahawks eventually!

And many thanks to @BloodyPenguin I will soon be making my first review ever for these bad boys:



He refused to let me pay shipping but the stamp says exactly how much I should pay him to send these my way

 
I think you meant @BloodyPenguin, so I changed that for you. 

 
I am looking forward to reading your FIRST review!! 
 
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[vapman]

   
I think you meant @BloodyPenguin, so I changed that for you. 

 
I am looking forward to reading your FIRST review!! 
 
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The funny thing is I started typing BloodyPenguin and then went back

 
crazy brain slips! i'll remind you when it's posted and thanks again!

 

[music4mhell]

 

Must be an error on the AE mobile app as I just checked on AE main site and it still said US$298.75. So grab it while you can?

Prices on the App are lower for a promo of their 6th Anniversary sale. 

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How is the comfort ?
can you wear 1/2 hour straight ?

cause i sense it will be a bit uncomfortable from its design ?

 

[BloodyPenguin]

How is the comfort ?
can you wear 1/2 hour straight ?

cause i sense it will be a bit uncomfortable from its design ?

They do get a bit uncomfortable after about 30 minutes of use.

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[golov17]

They do get a bit uncomfortable after about 30 minutes of use.

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do you think, this justify their cost?

 

[ClieOS]

They do get a bit uncomfortable after about 30 minutes of use.

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I can quite happily wear it for a much longer time.
 

do you think, this justify their cost?

 
Do I think it is expensive? Yes. Will I pay for it if given another chance? Yes as well. While it is expensive for an earbud, I regularly sample IEM that is twice as expensive but not necessarily better sounding, So that is enough to justify the price. However, this is built on the assumption that you do enjoy a more neutral'ish and bright sound. I am just happen to be a Etymotic fan as well, so that works perfectly well for me.

 

[Saoshyant]

I suspect I won't be getting the Mojito, which is fine as I still like my HF5 for detailed listening. I'm just too much of a fan of a fun signature.

 

[golov17]

I can quite happily wear it for a much longer time.


Do I think it is expensive? Yes. Will I pay for it if given another chance? Yes as well. While it is expensive for an earbud, I regularly sample IEM that is twice as expensive but not necessarily better sounding, So that is enough to justify the price. However, this is built on the assumption that you do enjoy a more neutral'ish and bright sound. I am just happen to be a Etymotic fan as well, so that works perfectly well for me.

you've got Gramo One for comparison?

 

[ClieOS]

you've got Gramo One for comparison?

 
It is still in shipping and probably won't arrive for another week or two.

 

[golov17]

It is still in shipping and probably won't arrive for another week or two.

Well, my Cygnus also got stuck somewhere on the way to me, lol

 

[vapman]

Is Mojito uncomfortable for some people because it's bigger than most earbuds? just guessing from the photos, but that would be a plus for me.
 
Similar to Etymotic sound signature would be amazing too. However I have really been taking to the Hifiman ES100 as a very neutral, Ety-like earbud. They are a few years old now and require a lot of power (I never keep my tube headphone amp turned below halfway with them!) but I have been finding they're my new go-to for reference & critical listening. I expect I may start using them instead of E100's for my recording and mastering purposes (when recording, I like to monitor with all different grades of headphones and speakers, so I know how my mix will sound with all levels of stereo gear)
 
Something about E and the number 100.
 
edit: If anyone can recommend me an earbud with a very similar sound signature to the ES100, please let me know. Mine are on their way out and I could buy a second set always but I'm hoping Hifiman will let me pay to send them in and get them fixed up. If they won't fix them, I can afford another ES100, not the end of the world, but I should probably wait for the Tomahawks to get here so I can try those out first.
 
edit: Hifiman support got back to me REALLY quickly! Since these are well out of warranty I'll gladly be paying the $25 to get them repaired and sent back. The damn things sound so nice, it's a shame the left driver's been buzzy. At first I thought it couldn't deal with the bass I was giving it but then realized the right side was 100% fine and the left side was fine if i squeezed it in a weird way...

 

[music4mhell]

Why so Silent