Other shell standards exists like the PK, MX760 and DP100 shells though.
Have a look here:
I do not know tbh. I know that from looking at taobao, beryllium coated drivers are super cheap. For both iem and earbud drivers.
I did actually order a driver, which has a titanium coated version and another beryllium coated version. When I got it, they sounded identical. So I have no idea if the bery coating is just…bad…or I got scammed by the seller cuz the drivers DO look identical…
I suggest you wait for my “chaconne killer” (not really a true upgrade to the Chaconne since it will have more sub-bass whereas the chaconne rolls-off way too much).
Yeah I’ve seen that comparison around, and I wanna try to get into it again. I have the Sundara and it’s great, so if an earbud can approach that level (), then game-changer really
For my buds, I aim to not have them have such a big sub-bass roll-off like most branded buds. So even for my neutral and brighter buds, they will have some boost there to compensate for the natural roll-off.
If you read my bud reviews, they all have sub-bass roll-off as a con, I aim to fix that con with my buds.
I do believe the Sundara might have an edge in imaging and separation over buds though, due to the planar. Resolution is basically tied, at least on the more technical buds. (the sundara also has a tonal advantage in that regard and planar.)
Timbre, bass texture, soundstage and air are all better on pretty much all the DIY buds I made so far…
Ironically, its harder to screw up the timbre of a bud than to have a natural timbre.
Crikey, you’re selling your work very well! And I don’t mean that in a derogatory way - since you can A/B with the Sundara, I trust your statements! Given how many people rave about the Sundaras, I can only imagine your earbuds / good earbuds sound amazing.
It really is a bit strange why earbuds haven’t made a bigger splash on here. This is post #34, compared to #2729 on IEM Discussion!
VE included another free earbud in my order that looks like the Vido - I’ll take a pic when I have it available so you can confirm if it’s MX500 shape I think I’ll need to try PK shape or buy a silicone case
PK buds are really rare though…and dont be tricked by the NiceHCK B40, thats not the actual PK shell. (its different and worse according to a lot of people.)
Shozy BK uses a real one I believe.
But yeah, the price is steep. And I dont think its really well regarded either…
Hmm maybe it’ll be best if I make the MX500 shells more comfortable for my ears. Maybe some silicone covers or dental wax (I use it at work for non-dental stuff haha). I’d be surprised if my ears are so different from the average shape…gotta experiment lol. I’d rather play around with the shell to make it comfortable than give up sound quality
yes, the EB2S is a bud I reviewed (check my db, I ranked quite a few buds). Its pretty average to me but it does have a different shape from MX500 buds so it is an option if MX500 doesnt fit you well.
), then game-changer really
