[bjk8kds]

I entered the earbud rabbit hole with the ME80, it's a good set for the price, but I recently got the BK2 and I think the BK2 is an upgrade over the ME80 in technicalities like imaging, instrument separation, clarity, details. Both have quite good midbass thump and decay. The detachable cable of the BK2 is also of better quality than the non detachable cable of ME80 (also good option if you wanna use aftermarket MMCX cables), so if you can chip in the 10 bucks more, I would advise to go for the BK2.

Thank in advance for your reply. Makes me more sure to choose bk2. Hehe..

 

[robar]

I have only fiio btr3 and fiio k3 to use.

This is a bit off topic but I'm interested in how do you like the btr3 and k3? Could you compare the two, which one do you like better in terms of sound? (preferably the btr3 in usb mode as well)

 

[BloodyPenguin]

Happy Holidays from Earbuds Anonymous!

Not creepy at all...

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[darmanastartes]

I've been listening to the KBEAR Knight for about two weeks now and I'm not hugely enthused with them. They're bright with a strident upper midrange and a thin lower midrange. I wish they had more bass. Of the earbuds I've heard in the $10-$20 price range (QianYun Qian69, KBEAR Knight, Nicehck ME80) I think the ME80 is the clear winner with the most balanced tuning.

 

[j4100]

I've been listening to the KBEAR Knight for about two weeks now and I'm not hugely enthused with them. They're bright with a strident upper midrange and a thin lower midrange. I wish they had more bass. Of the earbuds I've heard in the $10-$20 price range (QianYun Qian69, KBEAR Knight, Nicehck ME80) I think the ME80 is the clear winner with the most balanced tuning.

I'm still waiting on mine from 11.11. If they don't turn up by Tuesday, I'll not hear them until the next decade

 

[baskingshark]

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/chinese-asian-brand-iem-info-thread.820747/page-1951#post-15372598

This link is my post from the Chinese brands thread, FAAEAL is having a lucky bag on AE now.
Option B is a earbud that according to them is "hot and new" and "more expensive than the price of the lucky bag". Option C is probably the FAAEAL Hibiscus, but since this is a buds thread, won't talk about it further.
I'm guessing option B might be Snow Lotus 64 ohms, Narcissus 2.0 300 ohms or Datura Pro? Possibly the Datura Pro since it is the newest of these? Anyone thinks it's worth a punt?

 

[Alex.Grimm]

Recently appeared on sale a lucky bag from FAAEAL $19.9

Spoiler

https://ru.aliexpress.com/item/4000515816813.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.2e183c00Bwm7vC&mp=1

 

[Trzystatrzy]

Hi,
what do you recommend earbuds for $ 80? It is important that the housing is tiny. Yuin type would be perfect. I prefer a warm sound, without sibilation and sharp treble, with a nice bass with a decent rumble, and good detail. The source will be Ibasso DC02.

Cheers!

 

[Nimweth]

My review of the Smabat ST-10 is now available:
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/smabat-st-10.23718/reviews#review-23056

 

[BloodyPenguin]

My thoughts on the KB Ear Knight:

This is a decent budget earbud. For around $12USD, you are getting a unique design and a clear sound.

Bass is light, mids are touch forward and there is a bit of sparkle in the highs. This can get a tad fatiguing after longer use, as it is tuned to be brighter than warm. They can also be sibilant with some songs. Soundstage provides good space.

Build quality is favorable for this price range. They feel easy in the ears regardless if they are worn down or over the ear.

Overall the KB Ear Knight is a different earbud, both in looks and sound tuning. It is for those who enjoy mids and upper range, but are not looking to spend a lot.

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[Chris674]

Recently appeared on sale a lucky bag from FAAEAL $19.9

A hot, new product that's worth considerably more than $19.99?. Datura Pro?

 

[Chris674]

@baskingshark I went ahead and jumped in. I'm a Faaeal fan so I'm not too worried. Awesome if it's the Datura Pro but I wouldn't be upset if a Narcissus showed up.

 

[baskingshark]

@baskingshark I went ahead and jumped in. I'm a Faaeal fan so I'm not too worried. Awesome if it's the Datura Pro but I wouldn't be upset if a Narcissus showed up.

Ok I pulled the trigger on the earbud option B too. Keeping fingers crossed it is the Datura Pro.

 

[Robius]

Is it just me or ME80 has one of the best detail retrieval I've ever heard at any price point?

 

[BadReligionPunk]

I love the ME80 so much. Great build, great looks, great fit, good bass, outstanding female vocals and good detail retrieval.

It's kind of my go to quiet time bud right now.