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M2s Pro with the new FiiO LC-RC cable matches really well imo
Thanks for the link, missed that post previously! Good to know it wouldn't benefit more from anything more powerful than that!I have both the K300 & S300 too, and yes, even on a desktop amp, the S300 sounds like what you've described - thick midcentric and laidback sound.
Despite both being rated at 300ohm, the K300 & S300 are actually relatively easy to drive, probably because they share the same high sensitivity rating (108dB).
Someone actually did a review & comparison between these two pairs, and have pretty much the same impressions on the S300 as well
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/earbuds-round-up.441400/page-3232#post-15735514
Nice mini-review. Yes, they have had some nice earbuds but they tend (can) be very music genre specific in their tuning. The DR09 specifically is an astounding earbud and thus why I placed it on my God-Tier List.Was just browsing on AE, and noticed this Yinman 150 ohm listing has been updated with a second option:
Qing Niu aka Green Bull, an entry level release earlier this year from Longyao Yinman (first photo taken from Taobao)
According to Yinman's Taobao listing, Qing Niu uses the same driver from their previous flagship model DR08, and comes in two versions - 32 & 150 ohm (only 150 ohm on AE listing)
I have had the 150 ohm version for a few months now, and they're a really good pair for the price.
Quite balanced-warm sounding with very nice textured bass in excellent quantity & quality (both sub & midbass) - minimal bleed into mids
The treble isn't particular airy, but the detail is good and enjoyable enough, especially when worn foamless or with thin donut foams.
Technicalities are very good too, and I would say these fall quite close to lower tier TOTL level.
A particular downside is that the wooden shells wear quite large (measured almost 17mm with a normal caliper), and it is definitely ever so slightly larger than MX500 shells.
Overall, I would recommend this to anyone who's looking for their first Yinman, or are interested in high impedance/wooden earbuds.
(Before someone asks - No, I've never heard the older Yinman 600 ohm, so I can't compare)
Also, I have not bought from this particular AE seller before, and the shop rating is a bit on the low side at 92.2%, so I think it would be best to enquiry the seller first before placing an order.
Was just browsing on AE, and noticed this Yinman 150 ohm listing has been updated with a second option:
Qing Niu aka Green Bull, an entry level release earlier this year from Longyao Yinman (first photo taken from Taobao)
According to Yinman's Taobao listing, Qing Niu uses the same driver from their previous flagship model DR08, and comes in two versions - 32 & 150 ohm (only 150 ohm on AE listing)
I have had the 150 ohm version for a few months now, and they're a really good pair for the price.
Quite balanced-warm sounding with very nice textured bass in excellent quantity & quality (both sub & midbass) - minimal bleed into mids
The treble isn't particularly airy, but the detail is good and enjoyable enough, especially when worn foamless or with thin donut foams.
Technicalities are very good too, and I would say these fall quite close to lower tier TOTL level.
A particular downside is that the wooden shells wear quite large (measured almost 17mm with a normal caliper), and it is definitely ever so slightly larger than MX500 shells.
Overall, I would recommend this to anyone who's looking for their first Yinman, or are interested in high impedance/wooden earbuds.
(Before someone asks - No, I've never heard the older Yinman 600 ohm, so I can't compare)
Also, I have not bought from this particular AE seller before, and the shop rating is a bit on the low side at 92.2%, so I think it would be best to enquiry the seller first before placing an order.
I meant for the sound quality alone. Would it be worth it over BTR5 ?
But with amps more power (and lower output impedance) is usually better.
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How's the fit of the Rambo II for you? I have its sibling, the Hessian Ansata, and it keeps wanting to fall right out of my ears.I have posted my review of the ISN Rambo II: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/isn-rambo-ii.24542/review/26820/
A bit pricy (at $69) compared to the plethora of cheap earbuds with excellent sound quality, but nevertheless an outstanding earbud that is in my opinion an analog of the HD650 in earbud form.
SMABAT M2s pro with 150 Ohm driver or the Super One driver. A bit cheaper, but a very good bud with an above average soundstage.currently eyeing on the pmv pp (found here for $110)
any earbuds recommendations for around that same price?
i listen to 2000-2010 rocks and some metals.
soundstage is the main priority
If worn straight down the fit is poor, but if it's angled so the stem rests between the tragus and antitragus and the bottom of the stem rests against my neck, fit is very good.How's the fit of the Rambo II for you? I have its sibling, the Hessian Ansata, and it keeps wanting to fall right out of my ears.
are they comparable to say, rose masya? in terms of stage?SMABAT M2s pro with 150 Ohm driver or the Super One driver. A bit cheaper, but a very good bud with an above average soundstage.