[jamesbdh]

Did you have one of the 1st version t-musics?

No I was waiting for them to release one with a mic(they said they were shortly but I never saw it). With the good reviews of v1 and v2 with a microphone I went for it.

 

[jailhouselounge]

What would you consider to be a step up from Monk Plus within $20, $50, $100 price range? Will use them for jazz, chillout, and rock.

 

[JASru]

  What would you consider to be a step up from Monk Plus within $20, $50, $100 price range? Will use them for jazz, chillout, and rock.

I guess many would agree that for 20 usd mark one of the best options would be RX-1.

 

[Doori]

Another signature under 20, the TP16 are really great.

 

[Ira Delphic]

 

  What would you consider to be a step up from Monk Plus within $20, $50, $100 price range? Will use them for jazz, chillout, and rock.

I guess many would agree that for 20 usd mark one of the best options would be RX-1.

 
I was considering the RX-1 but mixed opinions here. By trying other buds you may just find out how good the Monk+ really is. 
I'll likely get the 1More  Piston Android/iOS (1more EO320 XiaoMi Hybrid In-Ear Earphone stereo earbud with Remote Mic ) just for comparison. And the mic and controls might come in handy.

 

[boblauer]

  What would you consider to be a step up from Monk Plus within $20, $50, $100 price range? Will use them for jazz, chillout, and rock.

Honestly for straight ahead Rock the MP hits the spot. I also drag with me either the RX1 for vocals or Jazz and Music maker TP16. I don't own any buds above the $35 mark as I found none that wow me at  price points above there. Note I have not listened to Cygnus, Zen or Mojito.

 

[ld100]

What would you consider to be a step up from Monk Plus within $20, $50, $100 price range? Will use them for jazz, chillout, and rock.

Cygnus in my book is the only one that I would rate as a must have from what I tried. It is not perfect, but certainly is fun. Monk at its price is awesome, but price is the factor. I would not call it awesome if it was > than $25...

 

[jailhouselounge]

Anyone have experience with OSTRY KC08 and OSTRY KC08t? THOSE vs VE ZEN?... Hmmm... Tough choices... What do you think CLEO?

 

[chicken beer]

Have em send you a PayPal invoice!

Agree the rx1 or mx98s is a solid level above the "cheap buds".

 
RX1 has a big issue for me, the static electricity pops when using a DAP with the RX1 when walking, maybe it's my jeans frictionating, but all other earbuds/IEMs I have don't have this issue.

 

[chicken beer]

  Anyone have experience with OSTRY KC08 and OSTRY KC08t? THOSE vs VE ZEN?... Hmmm... Tough choices... What do you think CLEO?

 
KC08t I tried once, very detailed sound but tonality not my cup of cake.

 

[vapman]

   
RX1 has a big issue for me, the static electricity pops when using a DAP with the RX1 when walking, maybe it's my jeans frictionating, but all other earbuds/IEMs I have don't have this issue.

That's pretty wild, I don't think I've heard of anybody else having this issue (I think) and I had two sets of RX1 at one time... anyone else get static pops in their RX1?

 

[chicken beer]

 
That's pretty wild, I don't think I've heard of anybody else having this issue (I think) and I had two sets of RX1 at one time... anyone else get static pops in their RX1?

 
Used an AK120 DAP, was wearing Levi's jeans (501).

 

[jailhouselounge]

Oh is that so? I'm thinking of getting something within the $100+ margin. I wonder how it fares with Zen. Something with clarity and good bass impact would be ideal!

 

[Tayyab Pirzada]

I'm still listening to only Cygnus for portable use (I use Zen 2 ...or full sized cans, when I'm at home with an amp). They are basically perfect for my ears. Great soundstage, great bass, great 3D imaging, and perfect vocals. I use the Heigi foams for them now (my stock ones got super dirty). Have to say that the Heigi foams make Cygnus even more comfortable and are thicker/more durable. However they also turn yellow after a while. I'm beginning to think all white foams turn yellowish.

 

[Tayyab Pirzada]

Ostry KC08 is super V-shaped. So expect recessed vocals, but epic treble and bass. They are the only earbud I have with really really low extension on sub-bass. Like you can feel the bass. But some people call it excessive or "bloated". I thought it was cool. But I don't really dig V-shaped too much as compared to balanced tonal signature so I don't use the KC08's too much unless I want to have a bass session with hip-hop music.