[jogawag]

I finally came across another PK shell earbud that's under $50...Willsound PK32 for $43. I was actually looking up the Willsound earbuds which you guys are always recommending but decided against one because I didn't wanna spend more than $20 on an MX500 shell bud since I know I won't use it much. These ones on the other hand look intriguing, I just don't see very many reviews for them anywhere.

https://www.rholupat.com/willsound-buds/pk32-gendhis.html

It's a bit old, but below is a comparative review of each WillSound model. (It is not written by me.)
https://aftersoundblog.wordpress.co...n-english-review-mk1-mk2-mk3-mk300-pk16-pk32/

 

[chompchomps]

Hey guys,
I'm trying to look for a earbud with a budget of $80.. I'll primarily use it for gaming (When I'm sweaty and do not want to put on headphones yet). Looking for something with more bass and a more comfortable shell than VE's monk plus.

I currently shortlisted the ZEN lite as the original Zen's sounded amazing and I wish to have something better than the monks. Not sure if there's something out there that you guys can easily recommend?

 

[lalama]

yeah saw that, my us-based amazon account login doesn't work. I'm not sure what the international shipping costs would be if they do sell international.

I’m in the US and I picked up a pair of the ME80 off of Amazon Japan for $31 shipped. You have to create a new account on Amazon Japan, as your US Amazon account won’t work. My order arrived in 7 days (west coast).

 

[bhima]

Open back

Technically yes. But what I find is that open back headphones tend to throw back ALL the sound farther around the soundstage. To me, there is less 3D sound or separation between instruments with openbacks that are really wide--or at least this is the case for me with my AKG K7XX that do have what many consider a large sound stage. I don't actually like their presentation of instrument placement even though the stage is larger than the Flares I own or the E5000's I used to own. Honestly, the Final E5000 is near a perfect blend of Soundstage size and instrument placement within that stage.

 

[theresanarc]

Hey guys,
I'm trying to look for a earbud with a budget of $80.. I'll primarily use it for gaming (When I'm sweaty and do not want to put on headphones yet). Looking for something with more bass and a more comfortable shell than VE's monk plus.

I currently shortlisted the ZEN lite as the original Zen's sounded amazing and I wish to have something better than the monks. Not sure if there's something out there that you guys can easily recommend?

Do you need a mic? I think the VE Monk Lite 40 ohm comes with a mic'd version and it's not the absolute best for music but very comfortable shell though you have to buy it from their website I think because the mic version is not on AE.

If you don't need a mic then the Qian39 is cheap, has solid bass, and uses that some comfortable shell plus is very good I find for dialogue or music.

 

[Sam L]

Hey guys,
I'm trying to look for a earbud with a budget of $80.. I'll primarily use it for gaming (When I'm sweaty and do not want to put on headphones yet). Looking for something with more bass and a more comfortable shell than VE's monk plus.

I currently shortlisted the ZEN lite as the original Zen's sounded amazing and I wish to have something better than the monks. Not sure if there's something out there that you guys can easily recommend?

what platform are you gaming on?

 

[dissociativity]

I've found the qian 69 amazing for gaming personally

 

[superuser1]

@RikudouGoku Are you still planning on getting the Toneking Green Mamba?

 

[RikudouGoku]

@RikudouGoku Are you still planning on getting the Toneking Green Mamba?

Planning? No, I have ordered it already.

 

[superuser1]

Planning? No, I have ordered it already.

You are awesome ... can't wait!

 

[furyossa]

@RikudouGoku Are you still planning on getting the Toneking Green Mamba?

@ClieOS it’s not here right now so someone should take matters into their own hands. @RikudouGoku is obviously our only hope

 

[chompchomps]

Do you need a mic? I think the VE Monk Lite 40 ohm comes with a mic'd version and it's not the absolute best for music but very comfortable shell though you have to buy it from their website I think because the mic version is not on AE.

If you don't need a mic then the Qian39 is cheap, has solid bass, and uses that some comfortable shell plus is very good I find for dialogue or music.

I don't really need a mic, I currently use the HD58X and a Modmic attached to it. It goes to my USB DAC with a separate mic and audio input so.. I think no earbud has that feature yet.. So just audio would do.

I guess the VE Monk Lite is good enough yah? Would the ZEN lite be a good upgrade? with more soundstage and bass?

 

[chompchomps]

I've found the qian 69 amazing for gaming personally

Is this on Aliexpress?

 

[chompchomps]

what platform are you gaming on?

PC!

 

[Sam L]

I'm thinking of picking up some 600ohm earbuds, just need to figure out how I'm going to drive them. haha

Has anyone tried any?