[DBaldock9]

Spent most of the day using either the VE Monk Lite (Silver/White, 120Ω), or the VE Monk Lite (Gold/Black, 40Ω) w/Mic & Volume Control. Started out with the Gold/Black (Donut Foams over Full Foams), connected to my work PC, and getting the Mic settings right to use it for WebEx & MS Teams online conferences. Then I switched over to the Silver/White (Donut Foams), and listened to some music.
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The VE Monk Lite is a comfortable size, and both of them sound good.

 

[cenizas]

@ClieOS @golov17 What are your impressions of the swd3 compared to the turandot?

 

[WoodyLuvr]

What comes to mind for an AIO desktop dac(+hpa) that would play nicely with earbuds from 16 to 600Ω with a sensitivity ranging from 93 up to 120 dB/mW?

Maybe I didn't propose the topic/question well enough... here it goes for a second try.

If you wanted to sit at a desk and listen to your earbud collection via a PC-based music player or a desktop streaming device what AIO Desktop DAC (+HPA) would you want to use? Of course, please do take into consideration the wide range of impedance (16 to 600Ω) and sensitivities (~93 to ~120 dB/mW) that earbuds come in these days . Money no object. I am extremely curious to hear what others believe (or have found) an ultimate desk setup for earbud only listening would be.

 

[golov17]

@ClieOS @golov17 What are your impressions of the swd3 compared to the turandot?

Spoiler

 

[jogawag]

Spoiler

Oh, Mr. @golov17, do you like mdr-e848 instead of mdr-e888? And more than SWD3?

 

[tayo15]

I have ve monk + and Sabia v6 as my daily drivers. Is there anything in the budget range that beat these or should I stay with these?? My budget is $50 - $80.

 

[EagleWings]

@golov17 , Does the D3 have fuller or thinner mids than the T-dot?

 

[Alex.Grimm]

I have ve monk + and Sabia v6 as my daily drivers. Is there anything in the budget range that beat these or should I stay with these?? My budget is $50 - $80.

Tingo TC200, Ry4s Plus, Willsound MK2, HAANJIK Karawek, KubePlus, Smabat-ST10

 

[golov17]

Oh, Mr. @golov17, do you like mdr-e848 instead of mdr-e888? And more than SWD3?

Fuller? 848>SWD3>Turandot, but IMHO

SWD3 has some neutrality in the middle, like Shozy BK, which is not always the place for a vocal lover. Turandot have a festive detailed and sounds of bright side. Different beasts

 

[jogawag]

Fuller? 848>SWD3>Turandot, but IMHO

SWD3 has some neutrality in the middle, like Shozy BK, which is not always the place for a vocal lover. Turandot have a festive detailed and sounds of bright side. Different beasts

I'll ask you again, but MDR-E848> MDR-E888? People say that MDR-E888 is the best Earbuds of Sony.
I just bought the MDR-E848 for $ 80. Can I expect it?

 

[golov17]

I'll ask you again, but MDR-E848> MDR-E888? People say that MDR-E888 is the best Earbuds of Sony.
I just bought the MDR-E848 for $ 80. Can I expect it?

there are different opinions about better or worse .. a matter of taste..
I really like, so I bought a second pair from Japan recently.

 

[snowmind]

Considering a neutral and warm sound signature, is Qian25 still the king of the budget?

 

[jogawag]

there are different opinions about better or worse .. a matter of taste..
I really like, so I bought a second pair from Japan recently.

Maybe you feel the MDR-e848 the best Earbuds, just as I feel the Docomo Earbuds the best Earbuds.
As an Earbuds for Sony (which may be fake?), I have MDR-e808 + and I like it.
I bought the MDR-e848 at the next Sony Earbuds for a very high price. But in your answer, I'm glad I could expect it.

 

[waynes world]

Considering a neutral and warm sound signature, is Qian25 still the king of the budget?

There is no king. There are many kings.

 

[tayo15]

Tingo TC200, Ry4s Plus, Willsound MK2, HAANJIK Karawek, KubePlus, Smabat-ST10

thank you, so based on this list, which should I chose if I want an earbud that is a direct upgrade over the zen monk, while being comfortable and not requiring foam donuts? Thank you in advance!