[Alex CY]

  Which ones did you get? 

white 6.5 $ version I'll try them with foams tmrw

 

[Tympan]

  I sold my Zen 2 to buy a Black Edition Zen 2.

 
Hey Vapman, do you feel like BE Zen 2 is noticeably better than Zen 2? 
 
Been wondering if Zen 2 would sound better with Runabout 2.0 than mojo too. 

 

[vapman]

   
Hey Vapman, do you feel like BE Zen 2 is noticeably better than Zen 2? 
 
Been wondering if Zen 2 would sound better with Runabout 2.0 than mojo too. 

I missed the Monk Plus massdrop and no orders until the new VE site is up so I can't tell you yet sadly

 

[Tympan]

ah! I remember looking at the red Monks thinking "do I rally need a red Monk?" 
Of course I needed red Monks! Who doesn't need red Monk? Sadly I missed them too. Now waiting for Green Monks, I guess...

 

[ZerkMeister]

Remember how I said I wasnt sure yet about the Shozy Cygnus vs Tomahawks. 
I dont know if I like the Tomahawks anymore
The Shozy has taken over!

 

[golov17]

I have one H180 on the way and I hope Mr De'mun writes back soon.

Hey! You have good music taste. I listen to a lot of the same bands! Lately I am listening to Dominion and Hubert Kah a lot So your review is much better to me as I know the stuff you listen to.

@golov17
You bought Edimun right? Did it take you a long time to buy it? I have been sent him many emails for a week waiting for reply. I hope i am not bothering him.

PM'd

 

[goldenSHK]

Hey guys what is the best way to open up Monk earbuds for recable? My monk+ just died on me because of the poor strain relief so I am thinking of practicing my recabling skills for my real operations (blox and zen). What tools do you guys use and methods for opening up earbuds easily? 

 

[rggz]

  Hey guys what is the best way to open up Monk earbuds for recable? My monk+ just died on me because of the poor strain relief so I am thinking of practicing my recabling skills for my real operations (blox and zen). What tools do you guys use and methods for opening up earbuds easily? 

 
Golov's posted a video opening it just using his fingers, but honestly, I haven't the necessary skill to do that, then I prefer to use a hair dryer for ~1-2 mins on sides and after finish with a utility knife around the driver housing.

 

[golov17]

Hey guys what is the best way to open up Monk earbuds for recable? My monk+ just died on me because of the poor strain relief so I am thinking of practicing my recabling skills for my real operations (blox and zen). What tools do you guys use and methods for opening up earbuds easily? 

Just use your nails on the thumb for this, but do not try BLOX, strongly glued together, and you can damage the drivers

 

[goldenSHK]

Just use your nails on the thumb for this, but do not try BLOX, strongly glued together, and you can damage the drivers

 

   
Golov's posted a video opening it just using his fingers, but honestly, I haven't the necessary skill to do that, then I prefer to use a hair dryer for ~1-2 mins on sides and after finish with a utility knife around the driver housing.

 
 
Holy **** thanks guys, it literally just came right off after pushing with my thumb. That's pretty funny. Wow..

 

[goldenSHK]

I guess also while we are on the same topic, what is the best quality connector with the STRONGEST, MOST RESILIENT strain spring/relief on the market? I don't care if the connector for my monk+ is 5x the actual price of the monk lol I just want to be able to take it to the gym without it failing in under 1 month like this one.  

 

[ryanjsoo]

  I guess also while we are on the same topic, what is the best quality connector with the STRONGEST, MOST RESILIENT strain spring/relief on the market? I don't care if the connector for my monk+ is 5x the actual price of the monk lol I just want to be able to take it to the gym without it failing in under 1 month like this one.  

 
Definitely go for a right angled plug, the larger Oyaide style and Ranko plugs might actually be more prone to damage since they are so stiff. In general plugs with a spring style strain-relief wear very well. It would also be a good idea to layer some heatshrink around the termination. 

 

[rggz]

  I guess also while we are on the same topic, what is the best quality connector with the STRONGEST, MOST RESILIENT strain spring/relief on the market? I don't care if the connector for my monk+ is 5x the actual price of the monk lol I just want to be able to take it to the gym without it failing in under 1 month like this one.  

 
Neutrik NTP3RC w/ heat shrink in terminals solder probably will solve easily that issue. I know other good brands like Oyaide, Switchcraft, Amphenol but Neutrik fit better for your case and isn't that expensive.

 

[catherder]

Just new to earbuds, haven't had a collection yet but great list of recommendations. Thanks! 

 

[kurtextrem]

Has anyone got any experience with http://aliexpress.com/item/New-Original-Wooden-Earbuds-Wooden-Bass-In-Ear-Headphones-Bass-DIY-Magic-Sound-Headset/32576959704.html?isOrigTitle=true&isOrig=true#extend ? Wood is new lol
 
By the way, I figured out why I like the Asura 2 more than Cygnus / Tomahawk: Because of the narrow sound stage (gaming!) - is there any upgrade with narrow sound stage?