The classic Riku light box makes an appearance, I love it.
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Well, some filler before my Orchestra Lite review.
Superlux HD 681 EVO in stock with the leather (fake) pads sounds like a much bassier KSC75 but also peakier as well as more treble, with worse timbre. Ends up warmer overall but more fatiguing due to the treble. Too bright for me and the Koss trio are better than the Evo in this configuration. Bright V-shaped
Rank: C-
However, you can do a very simple mod, just put 3 layers of Felt (cut the 4 corners and it will fit as it is) and the peaky treble is tamed a lot along with a reduction in quantity but still retains some of the stock characteristics. (you can stack more felt if u still need it warmer as well.) V-shaped
Rank: B+
Recommended if you are going to mod it, if not, stick with koss.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003267422863.html
(felt mod also gives u L/R identification through color)
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How to Buy RikuBuds
It is a convoluted, stretched-out process. If you choose to start this journey, then you have already agreed to buy his wares.
- Find out Riku’s mailing address from someone that has already bought RikuBuds.
- Send Riku a jar of Tom Yum Paste along with your contact info.
- Based on the meal that Riku makes with the Tom Yum, he will determine what kind of Earbud you like.
- Riku will prepare your bud and send you a message with an amount to pay before shipping.
This is a joke btw. PM Riku.
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I love how extra and creative some of you guys get 
always good for a laugh. Bravo 
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2023-04-14: Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite review:
Rank: A+
Default BA iem recommendation. 
Next up, 7hz Legato. Will be a fun battle against the Ikko OH10 (modded), Sony XBA-N3 and the Sony MDR-EX800st (vent block).
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I cant wait to see what mods (if any) you come up with for this set
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Triple vent block for a +50db bass shelf maybe
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Blocking the side vents would decrease the bass, not increase it
there is a nozzle vent though I haven’t been able to bring myself to add a filter to it
Dont worry, I be graphing it with different vents blocked.
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The 500 mesh is on the inner vent? Or is that a nozzle filter?
500 mesh is on the nozzle, stacked on top of the 2 stock dampers.
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Okay now I’m very interested in seeing what happens if you put less damping on the nozzle. I wonder if it only brings up 1-3k
Was that 250 on top of stock or replacing stock?
on top of stock
Id also be curious what happens with less dampening. Still a bit let down that it’s not an IER-Z1R in cheap.
Same, I’m tempted to try and remove some nozzle damping from mine. I wish I had gotten a rig so I could test it out and measure