[firesign]

Get RY4S Plus 32 Ohm mmcx version.

I have one of these coming home

 

[raymanh]

Hi,

I made a thread about this but another user reminded me this thread already exists, so I thought I'd ask here.

Basically, I'm looking for some audio equipment for a friend's birthday. I was originally going to get her an IEM, probably the BLON BL03's until she showed me what she wanted which was earbuds (she doesn't like how IEMs go in her ears). She likes to be able to hear her surroundings and doesn't have a preference to any kind of sound signature, but since most people like a V shape, something like that would be good. The only requirement she has is that they are durable and won't break like her previous earbuds have. So perhaps removable cables would be a plus, however may be quite hard to find at this budget.

So for about $20, what can I get? I have no clue about the earbud market.

I've already been recommended by fellow user @baskingshark the following:

Yincrow X6, RY4S Plus 32 ohm, and SMABAT M0.

The Yincrows, in terms of availability and sound sig. seem the best bet so far.

Thanks.

ETA: So the birthday is actually quite soon and I just realised that all these chi-fi products won't won't arrive on time. What buds from established brands are good? I can just get them in store.

How about these:

Philips SHE3000
Philips SHE2105
ATH C555
ATH C505

Thanks.

 

[1clearhead]

Hi,

I made a thread about this but another user reminded me this thread already exists, so I thought I'd ask here.

Basically, I'm looking for some audio equipment for a friend's birthday. I was originally going to get her an IEM, probably the BLON BL03's until she showed me what she wanted which was earbuds (she doesn't like how IEMs go in her ears). She likes to be able to hear her surroundings and doesn't have a preference to any kind of sound signature, but since most people like a V shape, something like that would be good. The only requirement she has is that they are durable and won't break like her previous earbuds have. So perhaps removable cables would be a plus, however may be quite hard to find at this budget.

So for about $20, what can I get? I have no clue about the earbud market.

I've already been recommended by fellow user @baskingshark the following:

Yincrow X6, RY4S Plus 32 ohm, and SMABAT M0.

The Yincrows, in terms of availability and sound sig. seem the best bet so far.

Thanks.

ETA: So the birthday is actually quite soon and I just realised that all these chi-fi products won't won't arrive on time. What buds from established brands are good? I can just get them in store.

How about these:

Philips SHE3000
Philips SHE2105
ATH C555
ATH C505

Thanks.

+1 on the SMABAT M0. But, I can also suggest the JCALLY EP09, which also includes detachable cables and will sound excellent with the included sponges installed. If you still want to give Yincrow a try, for a little more than the X6, you can get the Yincrow RW-9, which offers better non-detachable wires and sound, and outlast the Yincrow X6 in durability. The wires come in different attractive colors, too.

SMABAT M0
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003125110620.html

JCALLY
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003280681102.html

YINCROW RW-9
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32868456063.html


Hope this helps...


-Clear

 

[MelodyMood]

Get RY4S Plus 32 Ohm mmcx version.

I already have it. It is nice actually. But I was wondering if RW-9 is good or may be better in some ways from RY4S Plus so I can experience it.

 

[MelodyMood]

Hi,

I made a thread about this but another user reminded me this thread already exists, so I thought I'd ask here.

Basically, I'm looking for some audio equipment for a friend's birthday. I was originally going to get her an IEM, probably the BLON BL03's until she showed me what she wanted which was earbuds (she doesn't like how IEMs go in her ears). She likes to be able to hear her surroundings and doesn't have a preference to any kind of sound signature, but since most people like a V shape, something like that would be good. The only requirement she has is that they are durable and won't break like her previous earbuds have. So perhaps removable cables would be a plus, however may be quite hard to find at this budget.

So for about $20, what can I get? I have no clue about the earbud market.

I've already been recommended by fellow user @baskingshark the following:

Yincrow X6, RY4S Plus 32 ohm, and SMABAT M0.

The Yincrows, in terms of availability and sound sig. seem the best bet so far.

Thanks.

ETA: So the birthday is actually quite soon and I just realised that all these chi-fi products won't won't arrive on time. What buds from established brands are good? I can just get them in store.

How about these:

Philips SHE3000
Philips SHE2105
ATH C555
ATH C505

Thanks.

Ry4S Plus version is good. I have that. I also wanted to buy M0 Driver and Shell Module only (without Cable) but then did not see many good and clear reviews and it seems that the sound is thin and no Bass and sub bass is present so did not buy that. So I guess avoid M0 in my view.

Regarding the others, especially Audio Technica ones, I would also like to know how do they sound? They do have Mic versions also of ATH C555 and some others (with i at the end of the model name/number). But Philips and AT driver size are too small for any impact-full sound.

 

[foniak]

I dropped my Nicehck eb2 and the left one is lossing sound looks like it may be the cable. I dont know how to fix stuff so I want to buy a new one. Which one that is an improvement or as good would you buy?

 

[Nool]

I already have it. It is nice actually. But I was wondering if RW-9 is good or may be better in some ways from RY4S Plus so I can experience it.

Ry4s+ 32ohm had similar staging and resolution, just worse tuning than x6/rw9. They might use the same 15.5mm 32ohm dynamic drivers.

The stem on a mx500 shell acts as a bass vent. Take any mx500 earbud you have, seal the stem with some putty, and you'll hear less bass. Sealing the mx500 stem with an mmcx jack is probably what messed up the tuning on the ry4s+.

 

[dw1narso]

I feel the same.. Somehow X6 does not sync well with Qudelix 5K.. The mid become muddy and too V shape..

X6 sounded better with CXPro CX31993

Just like to update a bit on my progress with Yincrow X6...

I recently receive my Tempotec Sonata E44... I'm surprised that for such a cheap earbuds, it scale up with better source.
It seems crazy to drive $8 buds with $80 source... (No, it will not turn X6 into Heart Mirror ) ...but it showed that X6 driver has potential more than I thought... every frequency sections improved quite significantly. The bass also became better in control with tighter sound.
One thing that might explain this is that X6 actually need source (read: final gain stage) that has a good grip to the load. (EDIT: pardon my English "grip", not "gripe)

PS. E44 really, really sound sweet... I really wish Tempotec make it in more friendly shape like Sonata Pro and BHD for longevity

 

[Penon]

SHOZY BK 4.4mmm version is available now

Japan imported Bispa 4.4mm balanced gold-plated plug
Cable entry aperture: 5mm
Shell diameter: 9mm
Shell material: bronze nickel-plated

https://penonaudio.com/shozy-bk-black.html

 

[Scubadevils]

SHOZY BK 4.4mmm version is available now

Japan imported Bispa 4.4mm balanced gold-plated plug
Cable entry aperture: 5mm
Shell diameter: 9mm
Shell material: bronze nickel-plated

https://penonaudio.com/shozy-bk-black.html

Excellent, I'll certainly be buying one at some point!

 

[WoodyLuvr]

SHOZY BK 4.4mmm version is available now

Japan imported Bispa 4.4mm balanced gold-plated plug
Cable entry aperture: 5mm
Shell diameter: 9mm
Shell material: bronze nickel-plated

https://penonaudio.com/shozy-bk-black.html

A highly recommended classic earbud... truly a blast from the past! Penon has confirmed that they are indeed using the same 16Ω driver as the original 2016 version, as well as the original brown cable and not the reissued dark grey one that many people disliked.


2016 - Shozy 大黑 Big Black (BK) Stardust (16Ω; w/ NTT DoCoMo "New Variant" driver)
Shozy Stardust BKs are really hard to beat as their signature is super friendly and nearly neutral... very natural and airy sounding while ever so slightly leaning towards warm... almost like an upside down U signature. So they are not too far off from being reference with most music genres. The older original version with the brown cable is ever so slightly warmer sounding which some people found them to be less dry (lifeless) than the reissued version that came with the dark grey colored cable (I myself could not distinguish a difference between the two but others do have better hearing than I so there is that to consider).

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/earbuds-round-up.441400/post-16553591

 

[furyossa]

SHOZY BK 4.4mmm version is available now

Japan imported Bispa 4.4mm balanced gold-plated plug
Cable entry aperture: 5mm
Shell diameter: 9mm
Shell material: bronze nickel-plated

https://penonaudio.com/shozy-bk-black.html

I hope you will consider adding back the HE150 in stock. All MX500 shell fans will appreciate this

 

[Scubadevils]

I'm torn now between Shozy BK and VE Zen for my next bud!

 

[Scubadevils]

I note though that the VE Zen is 320 ohms - would the likes of the L&P W2 or Sony NW-WM1A be able to drive them?

 

[emusic13]

I note though that the VE Zen is 320 ohms - would the likes of the L&P W2 or Sony NW-WM1A be able to drive them?

I have L and P W2, it can drive the Zen. I'm not sure how much you would like them though since to many, they are considered "dark". Especially considering how your currently owned Blur and EM5 are "bright"