Braekfast
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Thanks, I'll have a look around what they're offering. Though I have to say, I'm hesitant to order anything from the US. Shipping is bad enough, but the extra VAT (not so bad) + customs/administrative fees (bad) tend to not make it worth it. One of my packages from the US is also the only one so far to completely disappear without a trace in transit, but that's probably just some personal bad luck.I'd highly recommend you check out models from DIYers - best bang for your buck. E.g. Rikubuds, Tgxear, Newbsound, Valphonics.
I have similar issue with LBBS - it is the lack of stem that makes the small, light shell unstable in the ear.
Direct upgrade to X6/Vido would be RY4S+ which has mmcx, so you can connect a cable of your choice. The best sounding cheap earbud is Ksearphone K64, it has flatter signature than X6, but it is excellent.
Yeah, the lack of stem might be it. I also think the LBBS might be smaller than the mx500 shape overall, though I could be mistaken.
Thanks for reminding me about the RY4S+ and for pointing out the K64. I've also been eyeing some more expensive options, since I'm willing to go up to say 100 euro this time around. The Smabat M2s Pro seem attractive, and I seem to remember they got reviews here about a year ago. Though that might have changed due to newer models entering the market? I've also seen the Nicehkc B70 and EB2S (purely because they're plastered on their homepage), though a quick glance over the previous posts in this thread give me the impression that they're 'just okay, nothing special'.
Also, dang, prices have gone up a bunch since last time I checked aliexpress. The LBBS is going for around 65 euro, when a year ago I got mine for 37-ish.