Earbuds Round-Up

[40760]

Is it normal now that Taobao is more expensive than AliExpress ?
I try to find RW-1000 (80ohm) and found that the regular version at around $90 , $77 from Aliexpress
Try Ansata pro, $92 at Taobao, $58 from Aliexpress

If your country has Shopee, prices can go even lower.

 

[hongky]

If your country has Shopee, prices can go even lower.

It's more expensive in my country's shopee, around $83
I just thought that Taobao always cheaper

 

[Kamen555]

Hi all,

I have been EQing when using earbuds and have found it quite pleasent. Generally following tips from this forum. I think my hearing is not like it used to be n is sensitive to certain tunings.

I was wondering for those that EQ, any mid-level to budget earbuds that u guys don't EQ n listen as is?

Thanks.

 

[Serge Bernamej]

Update ! As you may already know, the best position is a bit angled and the closest to the ear canal. Without foam it’s the easiest, but it’s a thinner sound and the least secure fit.
With foam is my fqvorite sound even with an excess of warmth. But fit (stability) is still a problem.
With foam + ear hook as shown above in my previous post (hole in foam) I thought it was ok but something was missing.

Turns out the final solution to the fitting problem is this:

Let the ear hook behind the shell, even if it kind of free plays when not on the ear, it will secure the fit better once inside the ear.
This allows for a n angled closer range to the canal + good fit. Basically it keeps the sound exactly as it would have been with just the foam properly installed in the ear.
The ear hook does not alter the sound this way; it plays the role it should: fit and stability.

Update again.
Because the elasticity of the foam might lose it’s force and become too slack, I thought of adding a little feature to help the silicone ear-hook maintain it’s grip.
I am by no means a modder so you’ll excuse my amateurism, but if some maker of earphones can see the value of a design that would allow for great stability and fit as the Bose EARBUD (soundsport earbud, OPEN BACK) does, that would be awesome.
I’m not shilling for Bose, I’m just wondering why it’s almost the only company that has achieved perfect ergonomics while the audiophile market is neglecting this aspect.

 

[nick n]

the addition of the silicone blob sticky feet things should also add some damping/resonance control to the housing = a win win situation.

 

[Serge Bernamej]

the addition of the silicone blob sticky feet things should also add some damping/resonance control to the housing = a win win situation.

Oh !!!! Could you elaborate ? Would it be easy to do for us?

 

[nick n]

I meant the feet things you already added may help a bit with housing vibrations.

 

[Serge Bernamej]

I meant the feet things you already added may help a bit with housing vibrations.

Oh ok I get it. Hahah, maybe.

 

[1clearhead]

Hello head-fiers!

I've been listening to the JCALLY EP09 with the included sponge covers for two days now and all I can say is 3 words -spacious, luscious, and transparent! I gave them over 50 hours of play time just to open up, and so far they are the best earbuds I've ever heard in terms of high resolution, maturity and clarity! I ordered them with both the copper (with MIC) and silver cables (without MIC), and I decided to go with the silver cables after listening to both. But, wow!...Easily, I can hear the distinctive signature of the beryllium coated diaphragms as mentioned on the package! It has that sound that only beryllium DD's could bring -a broad, rich, textured bass and overall soundstage down to a "T". Clashes, bells, cymbals, violin, and strings never sounded so sweet in my ears like the EP09 can put out! And, even though the other earbuds I own have an excellent soundstage too, the downside is the plasticky signature I hear when compared to the EP09. It might just be the metallic housing provided for the EP09 that gives it that different sound, but I don't really know why it just sounds slightly more professionally coherent. For now, these are my TOTL until some other earbud takes the title, and definitely they are a steal for the price, IMHO!

PS. I have another second pair of EP09 on the way, since they're so cheap in price and a "no brainer"!

If anyone is interested at jumping on these, check them out here...
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002217414013.html

-Clear

 

[baskingshark]

Hello head-fiers!

I've been listening to the JCALLY EP09 with the included foam covers for two days now and all I can say is 3 words -spacious, luscious, and transparent! I gave them over 50 hours of play time just to open up, and so far they are the best earbuds I've ever heard in terms of high resolution, maturity and clarity! I ordered them with both the copper (with MIC) and silver cables (without MIC), and I decided to go with the silver cables after listening to both. But, wow!...Easily, I can hear the distinctive signature of the beryllium coated diaphragms as mentioned on the package! It has that sound that only beryllium DD's could bring -a broad, rich, textured bass and overall soundstage down to a "T". Clashes, bells, cymbals, violin, and strings never sounded so sweet in my ears like the EP09 can put out! And, even though the other earbuds I own have an excellent soundstage too, the downside is the plasticky signature I hear when compared to the EP09. It might just be the metallic housing provided for the EP09 that gives it that different sound, but I don't really know why it just sounds slightly more professionally coherent. For now, these are my TOTL until some other earbud takes the title, and definitely they are a steal for the price, IMHO!

PS. I have another second pair of EP09 on the way, since they're so cheap in price and a "no brainer"!




If anyone is interested at jumping on these, check them out here...
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002217414013.html

-Clear

Thanks for the impressions. What's the sound signature like? V shaped? Neutralish? Midcentric?

And how's the subbass? Say compared to some SMABAT type earbuds in this department?

 

[1clearhead]

Thanks for the impressions. What's the sound signature like? V shaped? Neutralish? Midcentric?

And how's the subbass? Say compared to some SMABAT type earbuds in this department?

Probably, balanced. I am wearing the sponge with them. The sub-bass is nice and sweet, sounds very broad with impact like the way beryllium would demonstrate this area. Sorry, I don't have the SMABAT.

 

[axhng]

Hello head-fiers!

I've been listening to the JCALLY EP09 with the included foam covers for two days now and all I can say is 3 words -spacious, luscious, and transparent! I gave them over 50 hours of play time just to open up, and so far they are the best earbuds I've ever heard in terms of high resolution, maturity and clarity! I ordered them with both the copper (with MIC) and silver cables (without MIC), and I decided to go with the silver cables after listening to both. But, wow!...Easily, I can hear the distinctive signature of the beryllium coated diaphragms as mentioned on the package! It has that sound that only beryllium DD's could bring -a broad, rich, textured bass and overall soundstage down to a "T". Clashes, bells, cymbals, violin, and strings never sounded so sweet in my ears like the EP09 can put out! And, even though the other earbuds I own have an excellent soundstage too, the downside is the plasticky signature I hear when compared to the EP09. It might just be the metallic housing provided for the EP09 that gives it that different sound, but I don't really know why it just sounds slightly more professionally coherent. For now, these are my TOTL until some other earbud takes the title, and definitely they are a steal for the price, IMHO!

PS. I have another second pair of EP09 on the way, since they're so cheap in price and a "no brainer"!




If anyone is interested at jumping on these, check them out here...
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002217414013.html

-Clear

thanks for the review! I tried the jcally ep01 and didn't like it at all, so didn't really pay much attention to the bunch of buds that they have been putting out. but looks like they might have something interesting here. i've been pretty happy with the nicehck me80 and a pair of DIY earbuds with drivers i bought on Shopee, so haven't been tempted to buy more earbuds... but this is a little tempting...

 

[1clearhead]

thanks for the review! I tried the jcally ep01 and didn't like it at all, so didn't really pay much attention to the bunch of buds that they have been putting out. but looks like they might have something interesting here. i've been pretty happy with the nicehck me80 and a pair of DIY earbuds with drivers i bought on Shopee, so haven't been tempted to buy more earbuds... but this is a little tempting...

I have the EP05 and didn't like them over my current bunch, but the EP09 are just in another league!

 

[povidlo]

How is the FAAEAL Rosemary? Heard it is a bass monster.

Rosemary sounds like ‘W’ to me: with prominent sub-bass, in your face vocals/drums, and good upper treble reach. Reduction in mid-bass and lower treble allow for extended non-fatiguing listen.

Sub-bass is the star of the show. It has good quantity and doesn’t sound muddy; features a well-controlled decay with good resolution.

Mids are clean and transparent with no bleed. But they’re not liquid-like, and vocals lack richness.

High treble is well extended yet smoothed. It lacks the sparkle excitement factor.

Soundstage appears with good vertical extension, alright width, but lacks 3D depth. Distortion appears very low with a nice black background and quite good detail-retrieval. Imaging is spotty with acceptable instrument separation.

 

[rprodrigues]

Rosemary sounds like ‘W’ to me: with prominent sub-bass, in your face vocals/drums, and good upper treble reach. Reduction in mid-bass and lower treble allow for extended non-fatiguing listen.

Sub-bass is the star of the show. It has good quantity and doesn’t sound muddy; features a well-controlled decay with good resolution.

Mids are clean and transparent with no bleed. But they’re not liquid-like, and vocals lack richness.

High treble is well extended yet smoothed. It lacks the sparkle excitement factor.

Soundstage appears with good vertical extension, alright width, but lacks 3D depth. Distortion appears very low with a nice black background and quite good detail-retrieval. Imaging is spotty with acceptable instrument separation.

You have explained why I do like my set!

Do you know any buds with a similar sound signature and which includes the missing sparkle?