[DBaldock9]

impedance 120Ω
Misprint? New version? Old prototype? This is an image I picked up on SNS.

After seeing this, I used my Ohmmeter on my Smabat ST-10s (Gold/Black), and they actually measured 300-Ω, rather than the 120-Ω that was originally advertised.

 

[OklahKekW]

Isn't the ST-10S silver one 40Ω and gold one 150Ω (2020 version)

 

[povidlo]

After seeing this, I used my Ohmmeter on my Smabat ST-10s (Gold/Black), and they actually measured 300-Ω, rather than the 120-Ω that was originally advertised.

I think they're advertised as 150. I can totally see them being 300 based on my experience. Thank you for measuring.

 

[mkz]

The BK2 will have more deep bass and feel better if you use double foam (donut foam on full foam) for BK2 with $5 OFC copper MMCX cable.

And for reference, the original Smabat ST-10's mid and treble become warm enough with $5 OCC copper MMCX cable.

Please try them!

Do you have a link for those copper MMCX cable? Thanks.

 

[DBaldock9]

Isn't the ST-10S silver one 40Ω and gold one 150Ω (2020 version)

I think they're advertised as 150. I can totally see them being 300 based on my experience. Thank you for measuring.

Here's a quote from the screenshot that AliExpress made, when I placed my order in March -
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5. Impedance: 45Ω(ST-10) / 40Ω(ST-10s Silver) /120Ω(ST-10s Gold)
~~~

 

[povidlo]

Here's a quote from the screenshot that AliExpress made, when I placed my order in March -
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5. Impedance: 45Ω(ST-10) / 40Ω(ST-10s Silver) /120Ω(ST-10s Gold)
~~~

NiceHCK store on Aliexpress has them listed at 150 now. It's all over the place. Sheet in the box says 40.

 

[jogawag]

Do you have a link for those copper MMCX cable? Thanks.

OFC MMCX cable in Aliexpress is a bit more expensive than in my country:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32974773971.html

OCC MMCX cable in Aliexpress:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32977455076.html

Please try them.

 

[mkz]

OFC MMCX cable in Aliexpress is a bit more expensive than in my country:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32974773971.html

OCC MMCX cable in Aliexpress:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32977455076.html

Please try them.

Thanks. Appreciate it.

 

[vygas]

Got my late night impulse buy from eBay this morning, a lot of 4 FAAEAL buds for £20.

Spoiler

The top pair is my personal pair of SL 1.0+ CE's whilst the bottom row are (in order) the Rosemary, SL 2.0, Narcissus 2.0 and another pair of SL 1.0+ CE's. Favourite out of the bunch is definitely the Narcissus 2.0, they seem to run well off my G8X too. Anyone else here still have their pair of the Narcissus 2.0?

 

[fokta]

The BK2 will have more deep bass and feel better if you use double foam (donut foam on full foam) for BK2 with $5 OFC copper MMCX cable.

And for reference, the original Smabat ST-10's mid and treble become warm enough with $5 OCC copper MMCX cable.

Please try them!

hmm.. Cost me 1 foam broken.... but worthy to try.
I prefer 1 full foam.. much more controllable bass..

 

[jogawag]

hmm.. Cost me 1 foam broken.... but worthy to try.
I prefer 1 full foam.. much more controllable bass..

The BK2 has fairly small PK shell and can be used with double foams.
The second donut foam should be fully loosened before you put it on.

 

[baskingshark]

After seeing this, I used my Ohmmeter on my Smabat ST-10s (Gold/Black), and they actually measured 300-Ω, rather than the 120-Ω that was originally advertised.

Actually I think @DBaldock9 is right, the SMABAT ST10S Black Gold impedance is probably more than the advertised 120 ohm. I don't have measuring gear, but the Black Gold is the hardest to drive in my earbud collection, takes even more juice than the HE 150 Pro (150 ohm) and the RY4S 300 ohm (300 ohm as per the name). Definitely sounds meh from low powered smartphones, needs amping to realize its true potential.

 

[Sam L]

Actually I think @DBaldock9 is right, the SMABAT ST10S Black Gold impedance is probably more than the advertised 120 ohm. I don't have measuring gear, but the Black Gold is the hardest to drive in my earbud collection, takes even more juice than the HE 150 Pro (150 ohm) and the RY4S 300 ohm (300 ohm as per the name). Definitely sounds meh from low powered smartphones, needs amping to realize its true potential.

Hmm. Good to know. I've been thinking about that model. I'm still waiting on delivery of my Sony nw-a105. I need to double check if that can even drive 300 ohms decently. Anyone try?

 

[povidlo]

Hmm. Good to know. I've been thinking about that model. I'm still waiting on delivery of my Sony nw-a105. I need to double check if that can even drive 300 ohms decently. Anyone try?

My EU volume-capped nwa105 drove them to good volume, but had to use ClearAudio+ DSP to get decent dynamics.

 

[Sam L]

My EU volume-capped nwa105 drove them to good volume, but had to use ClearAudio+ DSP to get decent dynamics.

Ah. Thank you for the info!