[Danneq]

I feel left out. All these new cool budget earbuds that I can't buy since I don't want to pay import taxes and customs fees at around $7-8 for a pair of earbuds that cost roghly the same...

Lately I've been rocking the ol' Tomahawk earbuds with some crunchy metal from my Questyle QP1R.

 

[mbwilson111]

@golov17 , @mbwilson111 You have Zen Lite (not LL)... Is it worth 80$ for new ones ? On VE website was even for 148$, but unavailable now.

Are they step up over Asura 2.0s ? Are they significally worse than full Zen 2.0 ? Especially in terms of soundstage and "pretending" full open cans

Thank you in advance for your impressions.

I have the Zen LL and love it. It is one of only a few buds that I have with a balanced cable. I had the Zen Lite (bought used). Traded with my husband for the LL...because he has more serious amps.

I don't have nor have I heard any of the others. I personally will not spend that much for any bud. Too fragile plus I am having too much fun with inexpensive ones like the Kube, the Faaeals, and others...especially the ones my husband @HungryPanda has been making.

I think he had made ten for me so far. . He has also recabled several others.

 

[viatraco]

For me Zen2.0 much better than Zen L.
And Zen LL better than Zen L.
Asuras have other sigs

Ouch...it is not good for me. I thought that Zen Lite is better than LL, which was added for free to more expensive stuff...

 

[mbwilson111]

Ouch...it is not good for me. I thought that Zen Lite is better than LL, which was added for free to more expensive stuff...

The Zen Lite has a much higher impedance than the LL. Which is better will depend on the individuals sources, ears, and preferences.

 

[seanc6441]

For me Zen2.0 much better than Zen L.
And Zen LL better than Zen L.
Asuras have other sigs

I really didn't like the Zen L tbh, very odd tonality and a bit veiled sounding. But that's just me.

Infact I pretty don't think I liked any of the VE earbuds i the 'lite' shell. But I think the tuning on both the zen lite and monk lite is really not my taste. I preferred the monk plus and I'd probably prefer the 2.0 over the lights I would imagine.

 

[waynes world]

And then there's the grandaddy Zen 1.0

 

[chinmie]

i recently let go my Zen 2.0. apparently i like the Willsound MK300's sound more

 

[j4100]

Two years ago I got the silver cable version of the K's 64. The cable is freakishling long - and the sound muddy and bland compared to my other earbuds. Maybe I got a bad copy?

Mine have red shells and a black cable. They certainly don't sound muddy to me, though they're not my faves. I only get to listen to music at lunchtime at work, so I haven't bothered bringing better buds in, plus it's just streaming from my phone.

 

[Matarro]

i recently let go my Zen 2.0. apparently i like the Willsound MK300's sound more

I'd be happy if everyone could refrain from talking about Willsound's buds until it's too late for me to add to my order! At this rate I'll end up with one of each pair! Mercy!

 

[purplesun]

I'd be happy if everyone could refrain from talking about Willsound's buds until it's too late for me to add to my order! At this rate I'll end up with one of each pair! Mercy!

I recommend you go have a read on the sound science threads.
After that, you won't feel like buying any earbud/IEMs/headphones ever again!
Does it for me all the time.

 

[HungryPanda]

Or start making your own and you are golden

 

[viatraco]

Willy was nice enough to send a preview:

The red one is WillSound MK1 and the white is MK2. I'm really stoked to get these!

What is the price ?

 

[Dabbaranks]

The only day I forget to bring something mmcx to work, these show up,

They smell great?

 

[Matarro]

I recommend you go have a read on the sound science threads.
After that, you won't feel like buying any earbud/IEMs/headphones ever again!
Does it for me all the time.

To be honest I rarely delve outside of this thread and the Radsone one apart from reviews. I went for a quick browse on the sound scince forum, not sure what to make of it yet.

What is the price ?

$30 per earbud, $25 for the cable and $15 for shipping so $100 all in all.

 

[waynes world]

I guess I lucked out when I got my Yincrow RW-9's for $15. They are regularly closer to $30. They are worth $30.

I see that they are still on sale at a few places. For example, $14.38 here:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/AK-...arbud-Metal-Earphone-Headset/32869530104.html

What I am trying to enable all of you to do is to BUY THEM