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Earbuds Round-Up
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MonTay
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Well despite the lack of recommendations on my post in the intro forum I decided to dive in with a few buds after reading wayyyy too much of this thread. I also purchased a fiio x3ii as my first dap since my phone is always out of storage.
These are the Faaeal Snow Lotus 1.0+ CE and the Earbuds Anonymous EA buds. I got the EA buds and I thought they sounded good but struggled a bit with irritation from the fit. Then I got the Snow Lotus 1.0+ and wow they sound great. So good, that I haven't really listened to the EA buds very much since. The sound stage and imaging is much better on the Snow Lotus and it also seems to have more bass extension. This is most notable when gaming, I can tell footstep positions much better with the Snow Lotus (on par with my ATH-AD700X). I struggle to tell a difference with sound stage when listening to music. The cable on the EA buds is nicer/lighter but the SL has a more premium feeling 3.5mm jack. Both came with high quality foams and I can't tell a difference between the included and the hiegi ones I ordered (except maybe in QC). I'm using 1 regular + 1 donut on both as I found the extra padding of double foams made them less prone to irritation. I'm not much for describing sound signatures but I can say that I really enjoy the SL.
Still have the R4YS on the way but as far as budget buds, I think I'm pretty happy.
These are the Faaeal Snow Lotus 1.0+ CE and the Earbuds Anonymous EA buds. I got the EA buds and I thought they sounded good but struggled a bit with irritation from the fit. Then I got the Snow Lotus 1.0+ and wow they sound great. So good, that I haven't really listened to the EA buds very much since. The sound stage and imaging is much better on the Snow Lotus and it also seems to have more bass extension. This is most notable when gaming, I can tell footstep positions much better with the Snow Lotus (on par with my ATH-AD700X). I struggle to tell a difference with sound stage when listening to music. The cable on the EA buds is nicer/lighter but the SL has a more premium feeling 3.5mm jack. Both came with high quality foams and I can't tell a difference between the included and the hiegi ones I ordered (except maybe in QC). I'm using 1 regular + 1 donut on both as I found the extra padding of double foams made them less prone to irritation. I'm not much for describing sound signatures but I can say that I really enjoy the SL.
Still have the R4YS on the way but as far as budget buds, I think I'm pretty happy.
Well despite the lack of recommendations on my post in the intro forum I decided to dive in with a few buds after reading wayyyy too much of this thread. I also purchased a fiio x3ii as my first dap since my phone is always out of storage.
These are the Faaeal Snow Lotus 1.0+ CE and the Earbuds Anonymous EA buds. I got the EA buds and I thought they sounded good but struggled a bit with irritation from the fit. Then I got the Snow Lotus 1.0+ and wow they sound great. So good, that I haven't really listened to the EA buds very much since. The sound stage and imaging is much better on the Snow Lotus and it also seems to have more bass extension. This is most notable when gaming, I can tell footstep positions much better with the Snow Lotus (on par with my ATH-AD700X). I struggle to tell a difference with sound stage when listening to music. The cable on the EA buds is nicer/lighter but the SL has a more premium feeling 3.5mm jack. Both came with high quality foams and I can't tell a difference between the included and the hiegi ones I ordered (except maybe in QC). I'm using 1 regular + 1 donut on both as I found the extra padding of double foams made them less prone to irritation. I'm not much for describing sound signatures but I can say that I really enjoy the SL.
Still have the R4YS on the way but as far as budget buds, I think I'm pretty happy.
Thank you for sharing. What does the CE stand for?
Well despite the lack of recommendations on my post in the intro forum I decided to dive in with a few buds after reading wayyyy too much of this thread. I also purchased a fiio x3ii as my first dap since my phone is always out of storage.
These are the Faaeal Snow Lotus 1.0+ CE and the Earbuds Anonymous EA buds. I got the EA buds and I thought they sounded good but struggled a bit with irritation from the fit. Then I got the Snow Lotus 1.0+ and wow they sound great. So good, that I haven't really listened to the EA buds very much since. The sound stage and imaging is much better on the Snow Lotus and it also seems to have more bass extension. This is most notable when gaming, I can tell footstep positions much better with the Snow Lotus (on par with my ATH-AD700X). I struggle to tell a difference with sound stage when listening to music. The cable on the EA buds is nicer/lighter but the SL has a more premium feeling 3.5mm jack. Both came with high quality foams and I can't tell a difference between the included and the hiegi ones I ordered (except maybe in QC). I'm using 1 regular + 1 donut on both as I found the extra padding of double foams made them less prone to irritation. I'm not much for describing sound signatures but I can say that I really enjoy the SL.
Still have the R4YS on the way but as far as budget buds, I think I'm pretty happy.
@MonTay Hey is the Faaeal Snow Lotus 1.0+ CE still available on Aliexpress?
MonTay
New Head-Fier
Thank you for sharing. What does the CE stand for?
Commemorative Edition.
@MonTay Hey is the Faaeal Snow Lotus 1.0+ CE still available on Aliexpress?
I purchased them on the 7th from the faaeal aliexpress store. Might order another and re-cable it when it arrives in a month.
Snow Lotus 1.0+ is definitely one of the best imaging earbuds I tried yet. Very good mids and treble too, althought a bit bass light for my tastes (so it requires a bit of amp in this section for best results).Well despite the lack of recommendations on my post in the intro forum I decided to dive in with a few buds after reading wayyyy too much of this thread. I also purchased a fiio x3ii as my first dap since my phone is always out of storage.
These are the Faaeal Snow Lotus 1.0+ CE and the Earbuds Anonymous EA buds. I got the EA buds and I thought they sounded good but struggled a bit with irritation from the fit. Then I got the Snow Lotus 1.0+ and wow they sound great. So good, that I haven't really listened to the EA buds very much since. The sound stage and imaging is much better on the Snow Lotus and it also seems to have more bass extension. This is most notable when gaming, I can tell footstep positions much better with the Snow Lotus (on par with my ATH-AD700X). I struggle to tell a difference with sound stage when listening to music. The cable on the EA buds is nicer/lighter but the SL has a more premium feeling 3.5mm jack. Both came with high quality foams and I can't tell a difference between the included and the hiegi ones I ordered (except maybe in QC). I'm using 1 regular + 1 donut on both as I found the extra padding of double foams made them less prone to irritation. I'm not much for describing sound signatures but I can say that I really enjoy the SL.
Still have the R4YS on the way but as far as budget buds, I think I'm pretty happy.
Good choice!
Good luck, because I tried to dismantle 1 of my 2 pairs and I completely scratched one drivers trying to open it, even with a LOT of airdryer (and for a very long time), so I decided to give up.Might order another and re-cable it when it arrives in a month.
There seems to have a LOT of glue inside, so beware.
Alex.Grimm
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Well despite the lack of recommendations on my post in the intro forum I decided to dive in with a few buds after reading wayyyy too much of this thread.
If you want updates, you can try The Kube v1, RY4S Plus MMCX, Sabia v7, Willsound MK2, The KubePlus
Commemorative Edition.
Ah, ok. Wonder if the regular Snow Lotus 1.0 will sound as good as the CE version. Also, what are the differences between the two...shell?
I had 1.0 (before making it MMXC) and the 1.0+ sounds even better than 1.0 (at least to me). Larger and deeper soundstage, better imaging and definition, slightly mids and highs (from what I remember).Ah, ok. Wonder if the regular Snow Lotus 1.0 will sound as good as the CE version. Also, what are the differences between the two...shell?
FAAEAL claimed that the only difference between 1.0 and 1.0+ is just the cable (OFC for 1.0 and silver plated for 1.0+, from what I read behind the original boxes, everything else remains the exact same specs).
MonTay
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If you want updates, you can try The Kube v1, RY4S Plus MMCX, Sabia v7, Willsound MK2, The KubePlus
yes Willsound MK2 is on my list to try. I hope to also try some of the more expensive options ($100+) because I am curious how much of a difference there is between budget and TOTL. Maybe I will buy on Amazon and then return if I am not impressed.
ironbrewer
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Could you send the photo?
Could you send the photo?
Here is a comparison. Sorry it took so long. I was waiting on a replacement phone. My camera was screwed up.
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Alex.Grimm
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Here is a comparison.
Have you opened a dispute?
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BloodyPenguin
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The Facebook Group Earbuds Anonymous I started just over 3 years ago just hit 10,000 members! Such an amazing community!
If you are interested, check it out for yourself: https://www.facebook.com/groups/EarbudsAnonymous/
https://penonaudio.com/earbuds-anonymous.html
If you are interested, check it out for yourself: https://www.facebook.com/groups/EarbudsAnonymous/
https://penonaudio.com/earbuds-anonymous.html
ironbrewer
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Have you opened a dispute?
What justification would I have for a dispute? I got it through the luckybox. It is a crapshoot, but saved some money. Honestly had I known I probably would have paid the full price though and gotten the nicer cable.
Alex.Grimm
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What justification would I have for a dispute? I got it through the luckybox. It is a crapshoot, but saved some money. Honestly had I known I probably would have paid the full price though and gotten the nicer cable.
To differ from the original in their store, in the reviews for the lucky bag of photos of the received product. I think you would be returned part of the cost
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