[WoodyLuvr]

Any info on these?

Found this here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/audioreviews/permalink/5632843203422611/

Yes, we have some really interesting earbuds arriving this summer!

earbud timeline​

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The Astrotec Lyra Nature Limited Edition 150Ω is a special high impedance version of the 2019 Astrotec Lyra Nature (32Ω). There have been only a few pics released thus far but more should be available after they debut this weekend at the 3rd China (Chengdu) International Headphone Show (15-16 May 2021). Here are some additional pics:

Spoiler: Astrotec Lyra Nature Limited Edition Pics

The Ks (Ksearphone - Kaisheng Technology) Temperament Bell series for 2021 so far includes two (2) known models... a new flagship model only known as "Bell-Ti Plus" and the "Ying Yang Little Bell" aka "Black & White Little Bell" which is simply the "Onmyoji 2021 Version" which was first introduced back in 2020 (Ks Temperament Bell-Ti Onmyoji; 30Ω; Aluminum Shell). Many are anxious to see what driver impedance and shell material are used for these models though it is expected to be aluminum shells for both with ~30-32Ω (Onmyoji v2021) and ~120-150Ω (Plus) drivers. They debuted at the 2021 Shanghai International Headphone Exhibition a few weeks back but will officially launch for release at the 3rd China (Chengdu) International Headphone Show this weekend 15-16 May 2021. Looking forward to seeing the specs on both. Here some pics of the PLUS:

Spoiler: Ks Bell-Ti PLUS Pics

The PISLO PXVV by ArtVano is a second generation version of their piezoelectric ceramic solid wood & resin cavity flathead earbud first introduced back three years ago the 2018 PISLO PX HIFI (31Ω @ 115dB; International "Piezoelectric" Version; ~USD $1,659!) which did come in three (3) other lower "non-piezoelectric" versions:

2018 - PISLO P7 (31Ω @ 108dB; Domestic-China Version)​

2018 - PISLO PX (31Ω @ 115dB; International "Standard" Version)​

2020 - PISLO 焱 Yan Black Flame Edition (31Ω @ 106dB)​

The 2021 PISLO PXVV comes in two (2) piezoelectric versions: Standard or High-Impedance.

The high-impedance version comes with a dedicated piezoelectric decoding amp (Clot Audio CPWoo! - an original inverter-increasing current compensation circuit also designed by ArtVano) making it the world's first earbud with a professional-grade portable piezoelectric decoding tail. This dedicated mobile phone decoding amp was designed for dynamic headphones, especially flat-head earplugs. It is the second professional-grade portable decoder released after the CPOne / CPOne S dedicated decoding amp models were released in 2019 and CPOne Pro in 2020 (see in Spoiler down below for more info and pics).

Clot Audio CPWOO!​

Adaptation interface: 3.5mm/2.5mm/4.4mm (world's first three-port decoding amp)​

Support: DSD512/PCM768HKZ via AKM AK4462​

Distortion: 118db​

Power consumption: 55mA​

Peak output: 180mw/32 ohm​

Support: iOS, Android, Windows operating system​

Power gain compensation circuit: The specially designed gain compensation circuit makes the decoder have better dynamic expression and image solidity when pushing the ring earplugs. It is the first decoding tail designed for moving coils.​

The earbud is reported to incorporate a 9-way sound tube with 3 physical frequency channel divisions and uses copper silver alloy + silver gold-plated + single crystal silver wiring. These earbuds recently debuted a few weeks back at the 2021 Shanghai International Headphone Exhibition.

Standard version: 32 ohms​

High-resistance version: 150 ohms (including 4.4mm high-resistance wiring and dedicated amp)​

Standard version price: 4999​

High-impedance version (including piezoelectric amp) price: 6999​

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I am assuming those prices are in Chinese Yuan so USD $777 and $1,100.​

Spoiler: PISLO PXVV Pics

The older CLOT AUDIO CPOne / CPOne S / CPOne Pro design is a wood and stainless steel embedded design. The DAC can support 32 bit/384hz and does DSD 256, using the highly regarded AKK4497 custom chip. The CPOne includes 4 gain adjustments and comes standard with a gold, silver and palladium alloy cable.

 

[assassin10000]

My current stable of TWS earbuds.

Top left: Sabbat X12 Pro, 14.8mm 40Ω Ti bass driver and case has QI charging added.
Top right: Sabbat X12 Ultra, 14.8mm 32Ω Ti driver.
Bottom: Samsung Buds Live (beans), with O-rings that make them fit my smaller concha more comfortably. Surprisingly good sound despite no seal/foam. This is my second pair and I think a few updates in the 9 months since I owned the first pair changed the tuning (for the better).

 

[FranQL]

My current stable of TWS earbuds.



Top left: Sabbat X12 Pro, 14.8mm 40Ω Ti bass driver and case has QI charging added.
Top right: Sabbat X12 Ultra, 14.8mm 32Ω Ti driver.
Bottom: Samsung Buds Live (beans), with O-rings that make them fit my smaller concha more comfortably. Surprisingly good sound despite no seal/foam. This is my second pair and I think a few updates in the 9 months since I owned the first pair changed the tuning (for the better).

Samsung Buds Live I have been tempted to buy them, they are really cheap now, the question is because of the performance of the microphone for phone calls, do you use it for calls?

 

[assassin10000]

Samsung Buds Live I have been tempted to buy them, they are really cheap now, the question is because of the performance of the microphone for phone calls, do you use it for calls?

Nope. Reportedly good though.

 

[RikudouGoku]

Yes, we have some really interesting earbuds arriving this summer!

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earbud timeline​

​

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The Astrotec Lyra Nature Limited Edition (150Ω) is a special high impedance version of the 2019 Astrotec Lyra Nature (32Ω). There have been only a few pics released thus far but more should be available after they debut this weekend at the 3rd China (Chengdu) International Headphone Show (15-16 May 2021).

Spoiler: Astrotec Lyra Nature Limited Edition Pics

The Ks (Ksearphone - Kaisheng Technology) Temperament Bell series for 2021 so far includes two (2) known models... a new flagship model only known as "Bell-Ti Plus" and the "Ying Yang Little Bell" aka "Black & White Little Bell" which is simply the "Onmyoji 2021 Version" which was first introduced back in 2020 (Ks Temperament Bell-Ti Onmyoji; 30Ω; Aluminum Shell). Many are anxious to see what driver impedance and shell material are used for these models though it is expected to be aluminum shells for both with ~30-32Ω (Onmyoji v2021) and ~120-150Ω (Plus) drivers. Those are the only pictures I have seen of these models to debut at the 3rd China (Chengdu) International Headphone Show (15-16 May 2021) this coming weekend and are expected to be released shortly thereafter for early summer.


The PISLO PXVV is a second generation high-impedance version of their piezoelectric flathead first introduced back three years ago (2018 - PISLO PX; 31Ω Piezoelectric Flathead; which came in a Domestic-China Only; Standard; & HiFi Version priced at ~USD $1,659!). This second generation model now comes with a dedicated piezoelectric amp (an original inverter-increasing current compensation circuit design) which supports 768khz decoding rate via an AKM AK4462 decoding chip... making it the world's first earbud with a professional-grade portable piezoelectric decoding tail. Supposedly, it sports selectable dual modes: high impedance and mobile-portable. The earbud is reported to incorporate a 9-way sound tube with 3 physical frequency channel divisions and uses copper silver alloy + silver gold-plated + single crystal silver wiring. These recently debuted a few weeks back at the 2021 Shanghai International Headphone Exhibition.

Spoiler: PISLO PXVV Pics

Looks like those buds are going to be quite expensive, maybe in the 300 usd area?

That PISLO bud though, damn that price lol. Otherwise, it is quite strange to me that it needs a dedicated amp for it, makes it look extremely similar to the True EST iems like the Shure KSE1200/1500.

 

[mochill]

I also have the Blur Magic Sound 3.5 mm 300 ohm and one he calls Half and Half 2.5 mm 150 ohm. This are both mx500 shells. They are both truly great but this Ultimate Brokee is godlike.

How much was ultimate brooke

 

[RikudouGoku]

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001657660869.html

....ok slightly triggered by the fact that they are calling the RW-2000 an "in-ear".....

 

[furyossa]

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001657660869.html

....ok slightly triggered by the fact that they are calling the RW-2000 an "in-ear".....

Only the first 2-3 words meter in any label on Ali, the rest of the text is there to make it easier to find during the search, similar to tags
Take a look this kind of tags in the label here https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002344857206.html
This can be quite dangerous, people can think of anything

 

[RikudouGoku]

Only the first 2-3 words meter in any label on Ali, the rest of the text is there to make it easier to find during the search, similar to tags

Yeah, it works for them but is very annoying when I try to search for "earbuds" in a store and find iems instead....

 

[Сomrade]

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001657660869.html

....ok slightly triggered by the fact that they are calling the RW-2000 an "in-ear".....

Everything is translated into Russian correctly.

 

[FranQL]

FYI

 

[WoodyLuvr]

FYI

Thanks for sharing and giving me (us all) a "head's up!" on this momentous update at the Smabat Shop. LOL the Super Noe is supposed to be Super ONE!

 

[furyossa]

Thanks for sharing and giving me (us all) a "head's up!" on this momentous update at the Smabat Shop. LOL the Super Noe is supposed to be Super ONE!

Smabat M0 (20ohm Ti) vs M2s Pro (40ohm Ti). The difference is double the impedance and almost double the price.
I don't know if it will be possible to use any of the DIY drivers as it could with the previous modular system? Fingers crossed

 

[furyossa]

What do you think of the Super Noe aka. Super ONE design?
It looks interesting and is probably a shell of less weight than previous Smabat models.
I am only worried about these sharp edges on the side of the shell, I hope it does not touch the ear when worn over the ear or upright

 

[FranQL]

I don't know about you, but if I have $ 300 to spend it will be very, very difficult for me to invest it in a smabat