Earbuds Round-Up

[samandhi]

What is this btw? Where can I learn more about it?

This is a "one of a kind" earbud created by my brother from another mother @FranQL.

He actually made me two sets; the FQL Grand finale, and the FQL Blackhole Redux. But he doesn't sell them. If you look under "media" on this thread, I just posted some pictures of them a few days ago (if you would like to see them both).

 

[Stuff Jones]

Are you talking about on the connectors for the Chaconne? I have not noticed this on my set (which I listen to quite a bit). If you don't mind me asking, who is the seller? Are they an "authorized" Moondrop seller?

I should have specified. I mean at the end of the nozzle, where the sound comes out. The part that is colored gold when new. And also, though it says that part is brass, it looks similar to the rest of the bud to me.

I got them from Apos.

 

[samandhi]

I should have specified. I mean at the end of the nozzle, where the sound comes out. The part that is colored gold when new. And also, though it says that part is bronze, it looks similar to the rest of the bud to me.

I got them from Apos.

Do you have some pictures? I will shoot some pictures and you can compare.

Oh, and I got mine directly from Moondrop (Amazon store).

 

[JAnonymous5150]

I should have specified. I mean at the end of the nozzle, where the sound comes out. The part that is colored gold when new. And also, though it says that part is bronze, it looks similar to the rest of the bud to me.

I got them from Apos.

I only had the Chaconnes for about a month, but I didn't have a problem with them and my guitarist has owned them for the 4 or 5 months since then and the bronze finish is still intact (I just asked). I sent a text to a fellow earbud aficionado who says he has owned them since a month after release and his bronze finish is untouched as well.

 

[jeejack]

What is this btw? Where can I learn more about it?

Take a look at the DIY Earbuds thread, you'll find a lot of interesting stuff

 

[Stuff Jones]

Do you have some pictures? I will shoot some pictures and you can compare.

Oh, and I got mine directly from Moondrop (Amazon store).

Here's a pic after taking off the foams. You can see a little gold left in the middle, but the rest is silver (not brass) like the rest of the bud. I've only had them since May, and purchased them new.

 

[samandhi]

I should have specified. I mean at the end of the nozzle, where the sound comes out. The part that is colored gold when new. And also, though it says that part is bronze, it looks similar to the rest of the bud to me.

I got them from Apos.

I only had the Chaconnes for about a month, but I didn't have a problem with them and my guitarist has owned them for the 4 or 5 months since then and the bronze finish is still intact (I just asked). I sent a text to a fellow earbud aficionado who says he has owned them since a month after release and his bronze finish is untouched as well.

Yep, I have had mine for well over a year now, and not a blemish on them so far. Here are the pics:

Spoiler: Moondrop Chaconne

 

[samandhi]

Here's a pic after taking off the foams. You can see a little gold left in the middle, but the rest is silver (not brass) like the rest of the bud. I've only had them since May, and purchased them new.

WOW! Do you have acid for ear wax? That is NOT normal, no matter what the seller says. You should contact them again (with this picture, and maybe mine as well), and if that get you nowhere, you should contact Moondrop. That is what I would do anyhow.

Edit: And judging by the "green" color, I would say that they put some really cheap metal in place of what is SUPPOSED to be there IMO.

 

[Stuff Jones]

WOW! Do you have acid for ear wax? That is NOT normal, no matter what the seller says. You should contact them again (with this picture, and maybe mine as well), and if that get you nowhere, you should contact Moondrop. That is what I would do anyhow.

I did send the pics to Apos and they said Moondrop got back to them and said its not a sign of manufacturer defect. I will contact Moondrop myself.

I understand the gold maybe wearing off, but its weird to me that the bronze underneath isn;t bronze color.

 

[samandhi]

I did send the pics to Apos and they said Moondrop got back to them and said its not a sign of manufacturer defect. I will contact Moondrop myself.

I understand the gold maybe wearing off, but its weird to me that the bronze underneath isn;t bronze color.

Unless you wore them in the swimming pool, I wouldn't think they should look like that.

 

[samandhi]

I did send the pics to Apos and they said Moondrop got back to them and said its not a sign of manufacturer defect. I will contact Moondrop myself.

I understand the gold maybe wearing off, but its weird to me that the bronze underneath isn;t bronze color.

Now, also keep in mind, mine have never been wet, or subject to any sort of humidity, so I can't speak to whether this could happen in any sort of moisture situation.

 

[Pylaczynski]

I did send the pics to Apos and they said Moondrop got back to them and said its not a sign of manufacturer defect. I will contact Moondrop myself.

I understand the gold maybe wearing off, but its weird to me that the bronze underneath isn;t bronze color.

It is supposedly gold plated brass - not bronze faceplate. There are copper .-zinc alloys (brasses) with nickel added that are silvery in colour, but those are rather uncommon. And I have no idea why would Moondrop choose that for gold plating and not typical yellowish one... .
It looks like they may have cut down on cost and changed the raw material - there were enormously big deficits of "red" metals in the past past year.

 

[JAnonymous5150]

I did send the pics to Apos and they said Moondrop got back to them and said its not a sign of manufacturer defect. I will contact Moondrop myself.

I understand the gold maybe wearing off, but its weird to me that the bronze underneath isn;t bronze color.

F that! Contact Moondrop directly and see what they say. I can't think of any reason why this should be considered normal or acceptable and make sure you mention that Apos said this is all good and that they claim Moondrop signed off on this as well. If that's considered normal and not deffective for Moondrop's TOTL buds then remind me to stay away from Moondrop from now on.

 

[samandhi]

It is supposedly gold plated brass - not bronze faceplate. There are copper .-zinc alloys (brasses) with nickel added that are silvery in colour, but those are rather uncommon. And I have no idea why would Moondrop choose that for gold plating and not typical yellowish one... .
It looks like they may have cut down on cost and changed the raw material - there were enormously big deficits of "red" metals in the past past year.

That is a great point! I hadn't considered that they might use replacement metals during the shortages. It still doesn't make it right for what they charge for those IMHO though.

F that! Contact Moondrop directly and see what they say. I can't think of any reason why this should be considered normal or acceptable and make sure you mention that Apos said this is all good and that they claim Moondrop signed off on this as well. If that's considered normal and not deffective for Moondrop's TOTL buds then remind me to stay away from Moondrop from now on.

Preach on brother!

 

[Stuff Jones]

It is supposedly gold plated brass - not bronze faceplate. There are copper .-zinc alloys (brasses) with nickel added that are silvery in colour, but those are rather uncommon. And I have no idea why would Moondrop choose that for gold plating and not typical yellowish one... .
It looks like they may have cut down on cost and changed the raw material - there were enormously big deficits of "red" metals in the past past year.

Yeah, I meant brass. Edited my post. Frankly I don't care about the look - sounds great. But it might be a problem for a buyer since I'm trying to resell them.