How would you say they compared to your Zen L you sold to me (and I since have sold on).
I wasn't too keen on the Zen L's tonality. Bit too coloured for my liking. Is the LL similar?
(BTW forgot to say it but got the buds last week. Thanks!)
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I wasn't too keen on the Zen L's tonality. Bit too coloured for my liking. Is the LL similar?
(BTW forgot to say it but got the buds last week. Thanks!)
bonson
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Have anybody information on Q’Labs Athena, (Yuin shell earbuds) ? It is on Rholupat site.
Probably a better-rounded sound - the Zen L was a bit on the thin-sounding side and didn't pair well with the gear I had at the time. LL have a better fit to begin with, which enhances the whole experience of listening to them. Though I might look into recable options as I'm not a fan of the thin cable; it's flimsy enough that I don't trust it to hold out. (I saw you'd received them earlier ITT, it's fine!)
Ira Delphic
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A 2017 earbud that a few years ago was consider "good" is on sale - US$13.59, here.
"2017 New NICEHCK EB200 Earbud In Ear Earphone 200 ohms High Impedance Earbuds"
It was interesting in 2017 - 200 Ohm at a lowish price. Not sure if it stood the test of time (compared to newer buds) but I still like mine.
My guess is there are better options now, but most budget earbuds are16 or 32 ohm.
"2017 New NICEHCK EB200 Earbud In Ear Earphone 200 ohms High Impedance Earbuds"
It was interesting in 2017 - 200 Ohm at a lowish price. Not sure if it stood the test of time (compared to newer buds) but I still like mine.
My guess is there are better options now, but most budget earbuds are16 or 32 ohm.
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@Ira Delphic I saw in your list that you have a Philips SHE3800- recabled. Is it difficult to recable? I would love to do my back up pair. Actually I would ask my husband to do it. Just wondering if there are any special problems opening it.
kadas152
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Yeah I know, but I don’t see myself trying another MX500 shell that I cannot seem to use comfortable. I want to try smaller shell to see if I can use earbuds and like them as IEMs... Very nice but polite sounds good to me
I like variety to choose from Sgt. Ear Ache
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My Snow Lotus 1.0's arrived today. I plugged 'em in and listened to a couple tracks and was very impressed. Great sound...until I thought I detected a slight buzz. So, I switched over to my buzz test track and sure enough there it is...it's a buzzer. Damn. I hate that...
They look nice and do sound very good, but the buzz is likely going to just get worse and so they are probably not use-able. I have a set of the commemorative 1.0+ on the way. Hopefully they are buzz-free...
They look nice and do sound very good, but the buzz is likely going to just get worse and so they are probably not use-able. I have a set of the commemorative 1.0+ on the way. Hopefully they are buzz-free...
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ChiFi is like going to the casino, heh?
Chris674
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That might explain what I've been hearing with my 1.0's. I got the 1.0+ commemorative editions in today and thought they sounded very smooth through all the ranges. I've always described my SL as having a "graininess" to them. There was a definite difference. Still, I've never heard instrument separation like I have on these 1.0. Sometimes it's like listening to a track for the first time again...with a little added buzzing. Overall they still please me.
Better fit? Is it not the same shell or is there a subtle change, thanks for the impressions and I wasn't sure if you had seen my first post or not
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That sucks, but did you try it? ( sucking that is)
Sadly this is common amoung earbuds, but the great sound and value make up for it.
It's not a bad practice to buy multiple if your favorite budget buds. For back ups.
Willber
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Didn't someone suggest sucking or blowing or something to clear the driver?
Chris674
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I'm definitely going to try that out. The other thing I noticed switching back and forth was that the 1.0 was louder at the same volume knob level and even when it was matched it lacked a lot of the control that the commemoratives have. I wonder if it's the difference in cabling. The commemoratives have the same smoothness and cable that the 150 ohm Rosemary have.
