[eightbitpotion]

My buddy is looking for a great pair of portable buds that he doesn't have to worry about, but are up to par with the price. I know about buds, and he does too...but I think he's worried about them breaking or getting lost because he's pretty active. He likes a lot of bass, and some clarity...he knows good sound, so I'm trying to find the best deal for him. I recommended the sony EX51s....they worked for me for a while...until I upgraded...what does everyone think?

Also, he listens to metal, pop, and electronic.

 

[feh1325]

yuin pk3
creative ep630

 

[boomana]

http://www.head-direct.com/products.php?m=5

I love my Yuin PK1s. They have a new entry-level earbud, the PK3. I haven't heard it, but if it comes even somewhat close to the PK1s, they'll be worth $35. If he was willing to go a little higher, people seem to like the PK2s. I also haven't heard them, but there's a thread or two around here that might help.

 

[eightbitpotion]

I have my doubts about the Yuin buds.... I mean, I know they're great, but without an amp!? O_o

 

[feh1325]

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Originally Posted by eightbitpotion /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have my doubts about the Yuin buds.... I mean, I know they're great, but without an amp!? O_o

my pk3 sounded great with my ipod shuffle

 

[biged]

Yuin PK3. I have not heard them myself, but they seem to get rave reviews.

 

[uraflit]

PK3 doesn't need an amp, or so i've heard

pk1 needs one tho

 

[eightbitpotion]

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Originally Posted by uraflit /img/forum/go_quote.gif PK3 doesn't need an amp, or so i've heard pk1 needs one tho

Oh okay....what's so good about the PK3? How's the soundstage, bass, clarity.... I'm going to look at some reviews to find that stuff out, but if anyone has any input...ya know.

Also, do these things stay in ears easily (any of the PK series)? I personally have a problem with them because I have super small ears. (but they aren't for me)

 

[eightbitpotion]

Scratch that, I just talked to him about them...he's looking for pretty good isolation. I doubt these PK3s offer good isolation...or do they?

 

[big-fi]

not as much as an IEM ofcoarse,,,

I'd recommend an iGrado or a used SF3's

 

[feh1325]

Quote:

Originally Posted by eightbitpotion /img/forum/go_quote.gif Scratch that, I just talked to him about them...he's looking for pretty good isolation. I doubt these PK3s offer good isolation...or do they?

creative ep630
pretty much the same design and isolation as the sony ex51

 

[umcloud]

Stretch the budget by about $7 and order a MylarOne x3 from Jaben.net. Just do a little searching on this site and you'll see how much people love them.

 

[tbonner1]

Quote:

Stretch the budget by about $7 and order a MylarOne x3 from Jaben.net.

X2. This is the way to go.

 

[daveDerek]

he could go cheap and pick up some jvc marshmallows and not worry about them. otherwise those creatives other folks have mentioned are supposed to be similar to the rather fun senn cx300s (which would probably meet his requirements).