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Sep 8, 2020 at 1:24 PM Post #49,141 of 75,075
In my opinion, the Smabat ST-10s Silver didn't look as well-rounded as I expected, as I said in my review.
I see the new M2 Pro, which came to me today, more coherent in the mid zone.

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Sep 8, 2020 at 3:25 PM Post #49,143 of 75,075
fonkepala said:
Another Vido look-alike & sound-alike?
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It does look like it has a different driver so maybe not? Although the shell does look like a vido...
 
Sep 8, 2020 at 4:41 PM Post #49,144 of 75,075
Not sure what to buy, I need an upgrade on my Qian39/DIY PK2/Edifiers. I also have some MX500 shell ones but I'm not buying any more of that shell, it's not comfortable.

My plan was to get Qian69s but they don't seem to ship. You guys seem to like SMABATs but I'm a bit hesitant to spend above like $40 or so because of the shipping problems we're having right now plus I'm not sure if that design will be very ergonomic for me.
 
Sep 8, 2020 at 4:52 PM Post #49,145 of 75,075
theresanarc said:
Not sure what to buy, I need an upgrade on my Qian39/DIY PK2/Edifiers. I also have some MX500 shell ones but I'm not buying any more of that shell, it's not comfortable.

My plan was to get Qian69s but they don't seem to ship. You guys seem to like SMABATs but I'm a bit hesitant to spend above like $40 or so because of the shipping problems we're having right now plus I'm not sure if that design will be very ergonomic for me.
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Get these: NICEHCK B40
 
Sep 8, 2020 at 9:25 PM Post #49,146 of 75,075
Sep 9, 2020 at 1:43 AM Post #49,148 of 75,075
luckyeights said:
Can anyone identify these buds?
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The cable junction of these earbuds is probably labeled "CRESYN" on it.
If you can confirm it, these earbuds are a copy product of the Docomo earbuds(drivers) by Cresyn(a Korean company) that I used to buy and have from China.
They sounded better than average, I think.

This product is introduced and sold in the following page. :
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4434963/all
 
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Sep 9, 2020 at 9:52 AM Post #49,150 of 75,075
Hi! I'm planning to buy the Smabat ST-10s, the 40ohm variant. However, I'am kind of worried because I remember seeing a post here in this forum that the mmcx connectors were loose. Is that still the case now? Many thanks!
 
Sep 9, 2020 at 11:18 AM Post #49,152 of 75,075
Can you guys suggest some earbuds I can upgrade to that is similar to the NiceHCK MX500, traceless or the Faaeal Snow lotus 2.5?

For referrence I dislike the DQSM Turandot, way too unnatural tonality and too bright for me (although that bass is good). I would like to have a similar signature as the 3 above but with better sub-bass (at least somewhat comparable to iems would be nice).

The smabat ST10s seems to have one of the best bass but I am not sure if I would like it since it seems to be a bright bud. L-shaped I guess would be preferred.

EDIT: A replaceable cable would be a huge plus, but NOT required IF the stock cable is decent. (Not like on the Faaeal Iris or the Snow lotus, they feel disgusting.)
 
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Sep 9, 2020 at 1:44 PM Post #49,153 of 75,075
jogawag said:
The cable junction of these earbuds is probably labeled "CRESYN" on it.
If you can confirm it, these earbuds are a copy product of the Docomo earbuds(drivers) by Cresyn(a Korean company) that I used to buy and have from China.
They sounded better than average, I think.

This product is introduced and sold in the following page. :
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4434963/all
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Wow your good haha. I was trying to figure this out because this is what wong is using as a donar to make the blur 173. he is recablling them and doing a burn in and selling it for $175. He says they are as good if not better than the sw dragon 2+ and on the same playing field as the turandot.
 
Sep 9, 2020 at 2:12 PM Post #49,154 of 75,075
luckyeights said:
Wow your good haha. I was trying to figure this out because this is what wong is using as a donar to make the blur 173. he is recablling them and doing a burn in and selling it for $175. He says they are as good if not better than the sw dragon 2+ and on the same playing field as the turandot.
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If you're implying price gouging, here are some things to consider :

- just the material for a good cable can run 40-60% of the final price, not to mention labor to build the cable. Not difficult, I know, as I've built cables before, but still easily justifies another $10-15 labor to make the cable.

- there's also a premium that should be considered along the lines of an artist commission.

- wong's builds have been highly regarded for quite some time. If they aren't worth the price, the market would of priced him out long ago.

- reviews are not easy to come by, but well regarded head'fiers have vouched for his products.

Good enough for me. And I do not doubt his claims.
 
Sep 9, 2020 at 2:29 PM Post #49,155 of 75,075
theresanarc said:
I'll order those B40s but I also noticed that the NICEHCK store is selling Ksearphone Bell-LB and EB2s (I've linked below). Thinking of ordering one of those as well, are they good value for the price? I mainly listen to indie/alternative/pop-rock at low-ish volumes.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/329...earchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32917468583.html?spm=2114.12010615.8148356.44.271f40c2Fgin2p
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Yeah, you should probably get those as well lol! Actually, I don't have either of them, so I'll let others comment on them.

But if the form factor is okay for you, the ME80's are definite winners: NICEHCK ME80
 
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