This is heartbreaking news, Thomas / HungryPanda was an integral part of this community and as strange as it might seem I was always glad when I saw his avatar (the same goes for mbwilson111) in the same way you´re happy when you see your friends / acquaintances when you meet them in person, he made this a friendlier place and I will miss him. My heartfelt condolendces mbwilson111, just know that you´re very much appreciated here, don´t hessitate to shoot me a pm if you read this and need to talk, lots of love.
@mbwilson111 Deep condolences for your loss. You both have given much to this community, and I (we) hope that our expression of sympathy gives you some comfort in knowing that you have friends who care about you during this difficult time. Take care!
The craftsmanship of the HungyPanda I: the HungryPanda EMX500. It uses a Fengru LCK1308 15.4 mm driver @ 32 ohm and is kept in the Panda colours: black and white. March 2019 model.
My condolences go out to @mbwilson111, we can only wish the best for you and your close ones going forwards, we hope you stay safe during these hard times.
I thought a HungryPanda earphone, or even better, an earbud, would be a good idea to commemorate Tom. I was asking around and Shozy are considering a HungryPanda Special Edition of either their Shozy zero or Shozy v33 models...laser engraved. OK, these are not earbuds, but this is still the right thread for it as Tom was spending a lot of time here.
Shozy is a reputable HK company.
The issues I see:
1. These models at $50 and $75 (regular issue) respectively, so not cheap to begin with - and not everybody can afford them.
2. I would like to see some of the money going to a covid-19 charity...I am a non-profit guy.
UPDATE: Shozy would commit to charity but they need a certain quantity to make this happen.
A grand idea!
Another company to consider contacting would be NiceHCK as Tom very much did like Jim and thought well of many of his ear bud models which are also much more modestly priced.
UPDATE: I just sent a detailed message to Jim. I was asking for a black and white earbud ("Panda" colour) that is affordable...and that some money should go to charity.
ANOTHER UPDATE: I wonder whether Jim is still the front guy at NiceHCK. My messages were read but I didn't receive a reply...which is weird.
I put the Shozy idea on hold. These guys are very nice and understanding.
I got FAAEAl Iris - Commemorative Edition yesterday.
First impressions:
Pleasant bass with a good "punch"
Emphasis on upper middle and HF - bright sound
Imaginary scene is wide, but not deep (typical problem)
Good separation of instruments
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