[jogawag]

I tried PK1 MMCX (150ohms red film) with PK shell, after that with this metalic shell + MMCX + balanced cable and nothing.
I was not at all pleased with the sound. I ended up buying DOCOMO shells and Furukawa silver plated wire and I brought them back to life.
The cable is a little stiff but who cares when it contributes to the sound improvement. BTW... You can try with any silver cable

I think your PK1 driver (150 ohms red film) had its bass boosted by the Variant DOCOMO shell and its treble improved by the Furukawa silver plated wire to give a satisfactory sound.

And I feel the treble of my docomo earbuds driver with MMCX copper cable is sufficient, so I don't need silver cable now...

 

[furyossa]

I think your PK1 driver (150 ohms red film) had its bass boosted by the Variant DOCOMO shell and its treble improved by the Furukawa silver plated wire to give a satisfactory sound.

And I feel the treble of my docomo earbuds driver with MMCX copper cable is sufficient, so I don't need silver cable now...

Exactly. Before I used Furukawa wire with PK1 "red", the sound is not so clean and PK2 that comes in DOCOMO shell, in my opinion, it had a slightly better sound presentation.
But with silver cable, PK1 sound is more balanced, cleaner and relaxing then PK2 in the same shell. Still, the price difference is huge but this price does not justify that much better sound of PK1.
Both are interesting in their own way: PK2 - more energetic and PK1 "RED" - more refined .

 

[golov17]

https://h5.m.taobao.com/awp/core/detail.htm?id=612757967340&hybrid=true&toSite=main

 

[Vannak]

PH-10 is a very well made earbud, consider that it only costs $10. It just lacks a bit of airiness and detail to make it to the next level.

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K's Earphones 'Black Bell' (Black Ling) balanced
K's Earphones Beryllium driver 180ohm prototype (纯铍180欧工程版)
K's Earphones 'White Bell' (White Ling) balanced

K's Earphones K32
K's Earphones K300
K's Earphones K64

VE Monk Omega
VE Asura Omega
VE Zen Omega

VE Monk Lite 40ohm SPC balanced
VE Monk Lite 120ohm SPC balanced
VE Zen Lite balanced

Simphonio Dragon2+ (SWD2+)
Shozy BK Limited

Polvcdg A6
EMX500
EMX500S

Z Acoustics 'DaoMaDan' (刀马旦)
Yincrow RW-9

BGVP DX3s
PMV BE
Blox TM9

Mi (Xiaomi) Dual Driver Earphones BRE01JY
Dai-K DK-震(Zhen)
Faaeal Datura X
NiceHCK EB2

Mega Master A7
Mega Master HD1000
Yincrow RW-9 Balanced
**** PT25
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ZEVA The Dragon S

WillSound MK1 Special Edition
ZEVA 雪灵 Snow
ZEVA 塞壬 Siren
ZEVA 东皇 Lord.E

Rose Masya 2 (a.k.a. Masya Pro)
Google Glass earbuds (reterminated with mmcx)
K's (凯) Bell-Ti 32ohm Low Impedance Edition
K's (凯) Bell-Ti 120ohm High Impedance Edition

荣K68 Silver Cable Edition
K's (凯) Little Black Bell (LBB 小黑铃)
MoonDrop VXC
MoonDrop VXJ

Kilinee (轻聆) K16
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MoonDrop Shiro-Yuki
**** BK2

QC Audio 清川电声 QC500+
Audio-Technica ATH-C200iS
Ambie Sound Earcuffs
Smabat ST-10

ZEVA The Dragon 2.0M Standard
DIY iBud with AKG Prototype driver (see this for detail)
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Yincrow RW-100

ISN Audio Rambo
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Elibuds Sabia V6

Apple 1st. Gen. iBud (recabled)
DIY earbud with 'ironman' driver

ANN N200
NiceHCK ME80
TOPlay

Smabat ST10 (New MMCX socket version)
K's White Ling E Standard Edition
K's White Ling E Bass Edition
**** KP110

BM32
Moondrop Chaconne

JVC HA-F160
NiceHCK B40
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Oren 40 by 꿈결소리 "Dream Sound"

瑞友MC9D
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Smabat M1 Pro

Reecho RC One
Yincrow RW-1000
OurArt QJ21

**** KP120
Qian 49
Faaeal Datura-Pro

Earbuds Anonymous
Ostry KC08T

ZEVA (ZEVAXY) SuperFire Pro
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K's Earphone's Little Black Bell S (小黑铃s)
Rose Tech Maria

Edifier LolliPod
MB Quart MB100
Shozy SG (小金)

Hello sir
I already have smabat st 10 and I want to know is yincrow a good compliment along my smabat
Can you give me your impressions of the yincrow
Thanks in advance

 

[jrazmar]

Can I trouble you for some impressions? Not a lot of English literature out there on these earbuds yet.

http://blog.livedoor.jp/headphone_metal/archives/52423023.html

This is originally in Japanese language but you can use Google translate to convert. This has helped me decide to get the Liebesleid before and now the Turandot. It's still on its way to me so cannot give any impression for now.

 

[ClieOS]

Hello sir
I already have smabat st 10 and I want to know is yincrow a good compliment along my smabat
Can you give me your impressions of the yincrow
Thanks in advance

Next time, just use @ClieOS and don't quote whole post as that has a lot of pictures in it.

If you are referring to RW-1000 - I'll probably describe it as a warmer, slightly more V-shaped sounding version of ST-10. It can be somewhat of a compliment of ST-10 but it isn't an exact opposite sound signature wise. My idea of a compliment goes closer to having an opposing sound signature, which means a more vocal-centric sound.

 

[captione]

Does the shell material affect the overall sound of an earbud? I'm transferring an earbud driver to save something from it.

 

[Vannak]

Next time, just use @ClieOS and don't quote whole post as that has a lot of pictures in it.

If you are referring to RW-1000 - I'll probably describe it as a warmer, slightly more V-shaped sounding version of ST-10. It can be somewhat of a compliment of ST-10 but it isn't an exact opposite sound signature wise. My idea of a compliment goes closer to having an opposing sound signature, which means a more vocal-centric sound.

OH sorry I am new
And thank you for your advice and comments

 

[baskingshark]

Does the shell material affect the overall sound of an earbud? I'm transferring an earbud driver to save something from it.

In all likelihood, yes, it will affect the sound and it probably won't sound the same as the original driver.

Driver placement, damper materials, nozzle length/diameter, shell shape/size and shell material all affect the sound and resonances to some extent.

 

[captione]

In all likelihood, yes, it will affect the sound and it probably won't sound the same as the original driver.

Driver placement, damper materials, nozzle length/diameter, shell shape/size and shell material all affect the sound and resonances to some extent.

Just what I needed to hear, thanks! Also, is there any tutorials on how to safely remove glued up tight drivers from the shells, or just taking MX500 shelled earbuds apart?

 

[furyossa]

Just what I needed to hear, thanks! Also, is there any tutorials on how to safely remove glued up tight drivers from the shells, or just taking MX500 shelled earbuds apart?

There is a risk to damage the driver if the glue has spilled over the backside of the driver. You can try with a hairdryer to warm the shell in order to soften the glue a little but be careful not to overheat.

 

[captione]

There is a risk to damage the driver if the glue has spilled over the backside of the driver. You can try with a hairdryer to warm the shell in order to soften the glue a little but be careful not to overheat.

Thanks for the suggestion! I'll definitely try to be careful.

 

[waynes world]

4 pcs of Zen1.0

Now that I can definitely understand!

 

[golov17]

Now that I can definitely understand!

yeah, love them

 

[golov17]

Simphonio SA-01 9.90usd