Earbuds Round-Up
Sep 2, 2016 at 3:13 AM Post #9,541 of 75,286
Sep 2, 2016 at 3:16 AM Post #9,542 of 75,286
Hmm, perhaps an earbud tip? Might accomplish something interesting. I mean just imagine, an earbud that maxes out at 3 watts. I'd go deaf!
 
Sep 2, 2016 at 3:25 AM Post #9,543 of 75,286
What are the best earbuds for house music in your opinion? I am trying to figure out what I should try next and Rose seems to be not a good fit based on the latest feedback. I would like something that would handle vocals and bass well... 
 
Sep 2, 2016 at 3:27 AM Post #9,544 of 75,286
  What are the best earbuds for house music in your opinion? I am trying to figure out what I should try next and Rose seems to be not a good fit based on the latest feedback. I would like something that would handle vocals and bass well... 

Zen 2 if you can find a good amp that will upgrade the bass. Maybe one of the Seahf buds. Ostry KC08 I would reccomend just for its sub-bass but the vocals are kind of dry. 
 
Sep 2, 2016 at 3:36 AM Post #9,545 of 75,286
Guys, as audio newb I have a question: On my pc, I have the sound card Creative Sound Blaster Z. It has an amped headphone jack (3.5mm) which supports up to 600 Ohm (according to the tech specs). Now the but: I have an extension cable put in that jack, because it's on the back side. Are the 600 Ohm still supported over the extension cable?
And the biggest question: Will it support Zen 2?
 
Sep 2, 2016 at 8:23 AM Post #9,547 of 75,286
Has anyone tried  - http://penonaudio.com/DIY-PHEB01-Earbuds / http://ru.aliexpress.com/item/DIY-Handmade-PB-24ohm-Hi-Fi-DDM-Dual-Diaphragm-Matrix-Dynamic-Audiophile-Earphone-Earbuds/32651127312.html?spm=2114.13010308.0.44.YDcBiE  ?

Same question about this: http://penonaudio.com/Paiaudio-PR1 
 
Sep 2, 2016 at 8:43 AM Post #9,548 of 75,286
  Has anyone tried  - http://penonaudio.com/DIY-PHEB01-Earbuds / http://ru.aliexpress.com/item/DIY-Handmade-PB-24ohm-Hi-Fi-DDM-Dual-Diaphragm-Matrix-Dynamic-Audiophile-Earphone-Earbuds/32651127312.html?spm=2114.13010308.0.44.YDcBiE  ?

Same question about this: http://penonaudio.com/Paiaudio-PR1 

Yes, the first one is the DIY Dual Driver (it's also on the list in the first post) - it has a "in your face" sound. Comparison: Usually the sound comes from left and right. With that bud, the sound comes directly from in front of your face.
 
but that's not so good for gaming...
 
Sep 2, 2016 at 9:00 AM Post #9,549 of 75,286
  Yes, the first one is the DIY Dual Driver (it's also on the list in the first post)

 
I see the list is now a 'lite' version with no descriptions of sound:
 
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wGTZnKX1aP29c1bzs5JWgqSUlPzZqV9p_cw79VfRBpQ/pub
 
Sep 2, 2016 at 11:02 AM Post #9,552 of 75,286
Is there a general rule that higher impedance earbuds are/sound better?
For example Seahf LD-3.0 400 is better than Seahf LD-3.0 150?

It's a little bit like with megapixels in photocamera market. Do more MP mean better pictures? No. It's just one of many factors. In fact my favorite earbuds are these low impendence ones. But this is very good and simple way to advertise products to customers.
 
Sep 2, 2016 at 12:55 PM Post #9,553 of 75,286
After 21 days of (im)patience, I received the Monk Plus! I'm getting a pretty good fit with the rubber rings and (so far) without foams. I'm going to reserve judgement on the sound signature until they've had some time to break in, but I can understand why they're so popular. By the way, I'm using my faithful old Corda Headfive fed by onboard audio from a Gigabyte G1.Sniper H6, an audio-focused motherboard (it made for a very inexpensive upgrade with my last computer update).
 
Sep 2, 2016 at 3:30 PM Post #9,554 of 75,286
  Has anyone tried  - http://penonaudio.com/DIY-PHEB01-Earbuds / http://ru.aliexpress.com/item/DIY-Handmade-PB-24ohm-Hi-Fi-DDM-Dual-Diaphragm-Matrix-Dynamic-Audiophile-Earphone-Earbuds/32651127312.html?spm=2114.13010308.0.44.YDcBiE  ?

Same question about this: http://penonaudio.com/Paiaudio-PR1 

I have both of them and don't like them. But in sub $30 category I like the most AuGlamour RX-1, Black Onyx Earbud, Elibuds Sabia v2, FiiO EM3, Meizu EP-21HD, Pioneer SE-CE521, Tingo TG-38s, TY Hi-Z HP-32 32 Ohm, Boarseman MX98s.and Monk Plus.
 
Sep 2, 2016 at 3:46 PM Post #9,555 of 75,286
The seller I bought my TY Hi-Z 32 from asked me to extend the processing time by 5 days because of some "warehouse complications".
 
5 days isn't all that much so i was like "sure" and did it. That was the only thing I bought from them though and was like $5.20 with shipping.
 
Anyone else got a good store for the Hi-Z 32's, which i totally missed the boat on, preferably someone who stocks Boardseman 98s and the TY/Hi-Z 320's?
 
From all @springbay posts and other Hi-Z/SeaHf 320 owners I gotta check it out..
 
Unfortunately this morning my SeaHf 400 3.0 got all rattly and nasty on one side after my usual bass bumping, so i'm almost considering getting a TY or SeaHf 400 4.0 too (or instead of the 320)
 
Someone convince me to get the 320 (never heard) or the new version 400 (know & love v3)?!
 
And the reason I'm interested in the Boarseman is I've been interested in them for a long time but never checked them out, and also owned Cygnus while I had them, and was thinking if I should get one of those instead of a L plug Cygnus when those comes out.
 

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