[BlackJack]

I ordered a set of UE super.fi 5, but they are uncomfortable and have no bass. So, I'm basicly looking for ear buds, unless some has IEM where I can't hear my teeth chattering or breathing. I want some mids, decent highs, but its got to have bass. Even if it's a cheap Five Dollars pair. Any and all suggestions, will be taking seriously. One condition no amp! Most of my Sony have been good, except they break or FALL apart to easily. My Ipod ear buds have split at the interconnect, and I've grown tired of the exposed wires.

 

[jdimitri]

Have no bass? The thing with IEMs is that you have to have a good seal..
Try other tips and shove it in deeper

5pro is one of the bassier IEMs out there

 

[tstarn06]

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Originally Posted by BlackJack /img/forum/go_quote.gif I ordered a set of UE super.fi 5, but they are uncomfortable and have no bass. So, I'm basicly looking for ear buds, unless some has IEM where I can't hear my teeth chattering or breathing. I want some mids, decent highs, but its got to have bass. Even if it's a cheap Five Dollars pair. Any and all suggestions, will be taking seriously. One condition no amp! Most of my Sony have been good, except they break or FALL apart to easily. My Ipod ear buds have split at the interconnect, and I've grown tired of the exposed wires.

Yuin PK3 ($38) or PK2 ($69). Research them here (plenty of thread materials). Available at head-direct.com. You won't be disappointed with either, both are ear buds.

 

[BlackJack]

Thanks.

 

[BlackJack]

I must have really small ear canals(believe me I switch the connectors, but only tired one foamie). I could get a decent seal on my left ear, but if I moved my jaw, the right would break the seal. At times it felt to much like I had my fingers in my ears. Hearing myself chattering my teeth and breathing. I didn't expect the experiences I got from them at all, with all the great opinions on here about UE's. The build quality is freaking awesome. I may give it another try before I return them.

 

[BlackJack]

Maybe I'm biased because of the my Grados?

 

[IPodPJ]

or the Yuin PK1 is even better (than the PK2 or PK3).

 

[tstarn06]

Didn't mention the PK1s due to price ($139) and the fact you really need an amp to appreciate them.

 

[kschles]

I Have the Yuin PK2's and love them, but, while balanced nicely, they don't have overhwelming bass. Another earbud option is the V-moda Class M Remix. They have a nice bass extension without rolling off the highs too much. I prefer the V-Modas when I'm listening to rock, and the Yuins for just about everything else.

 

[tstarn06]

Also, the Yuin PK2 sound is akin to the Grado.

 

[sharkz]

I really love my PK3's. I listen to them almost every day and if isolation is not an option, they are a great choice. I think they sound better than my X3's which are almost twice the price. Can't go wrong with them.

 

[BlackJack]

Okay. I'm a sucker. I'm going for the Yuin PK 1. After reading they can be driven with the Ipod i have; Hopefully, they will serve me as a nice backup. While, I send my precious Grados off for service(I Hope!). Althought, the PK3 are very attractive, since I'm on the cash flow band wagon. I said, " Screw it(famous last words of fools with extra dole)". Pretty soon, I'll be in the looking for, repair and replacement tubes for my Fisher 800-c, HELL. Actually, my most famous last words are, "Cash can be replentished, But a broken heart lasts forever"(LOL).

Thanks for the Advice.

 

[tstarn06]

Let me look into my crystal ball....I see an amp in your future. Even a $50 Penguin Caffeine or other inexpensive amp. While the PK1s are fine unamped, you will want to hear the true glory of the PK1s.

 

[BlackJack]

LOL! Yeah maybe someday. However, I really like the sound right out of the PK1's. They don't sound as fast as my Grados, but I've only been listening to them for less than an hour. I've had my eye on the penguin c-moy for a very longer time. .....

 

[AudioDwebe]

Not a bud, but...KSC 75's. The best $20 you'll ever spend.