32 LCP, 32 bio and 400 ohm
I believe that swapping in another driver to
@mt877's Artiste Nightingale will turn it into a completely different earbud. Most certainly additional tuning will be needed to make it sound at least similar in that case.
I don't have experience with the 32lcp and 32bio drivers. If we are talking about the 400 ohm graphene, my experience with it was that it has more bass (a lot!
) than the 68r graphene. Additionally I believe it needsless ventilation than the 68r...not absolutely certain about that though!
Guys, what is your experience with customs when buying earphones from small makers who do not have CE, Rohs, UKCA, UL or similar approval markings? In theory, they are required. The buds from Thailand I declared as "metal housings for earphones" as if there were no drivers inside. It worked this time but I did not feel good cheating.
This is a very good question actually! I have not thought or worried about it so far and also haven't run into any problems. I'd like to know the answer to this too.
For me, one criteria that helps me where tuning is concerned is I look for the kick-drum, snare drum/tom toms, and hi-hat cymbals (not necessarily crash cymbals though) to be roughly equal in volume.
Drums is also what I am looking at! I used to play drums, but the necessity to work to earn a living have hindered me from becoming a rockstar.
Thank you for your quick comparison of the Pavane VS the RW3000.
Yesterday I listened the whole day to the RW3000 and it sounded really fantastic to my ears! Drums sound very snappy here. Super transient response and dynamics. Also the relatively strong upper- and midbass didn't bother me at all this time! What is interesting is that I listen to this set at a little lower volume than with others I have and it still sounds great.
I feel that the lower treble/upper mids are already more present than the mid-/upper treble. I'd still say that the RW3000 treble is at the sweet spot for me. But if Pavane has even more of a tendency like that.... Naaaaah! It is too expensive for not having a top notch treble response.
BTW: the DC Elite is on its way ro me.
Yes I agree, HB1 and Starlight are indeed a good yin and yang complementary pair of buds that cover off on most scenarios. I enjoy both on different occasions.
Another combination at a budget below this level would be the Faaeal Rosemary + NiceHCK EB2S Pro. You achieve a similar set of sounds without breaking the bank!
What are you doing promoting all those budget sets?
As I have learned recently the undisputed new king in the budget arena is the Flathead Audio FH-01?!?
Even though
@ttorbic told me that I might not need it, I am very tempted to see what it can do!
@AsciiJC liking it a lot is a good sign for me. His impressions of the Serratus2 where aligning with what I heard in that very well as I remember.
That's the same shell I'm using for the Starling (my 32 Ohm graphene build) and it's actually made of copper that's been nickel plated.
I did write the seller in what shell the HB1 would be delivered, and they told me the "variety" picture was wrong, and they would deliver the bud as in the "buds only" picture. This would mean that it does indeed not come in the great and expensive "Starling" shell. BTW: Starting next friday I have 2 weeks of family free time, so will be able to build some buds. I will need some guidance...
