I’ve also found this post on A BRIEF STUDY OF FLATHEAD EARBUD SOUND SIGNATURES by @WoodyLuvr interesting.
Not sure if it belongs under Useful Links
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Added! Thanks!
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Thanks for your suggestion! Always welcome 
I’ll think more about implementation tomorrow
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Qian39 (shell is also called Qian39 by the community), tonality is warm iirc.
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Flathead Society’s Earbuds Ranking List
Version 15072024. Updates:
- Renamed ranking title
- From now on, updates will be posted as replies to this link as this link is referenced in other websites
README
We’ve prepared this post to collate all the wonderful knowledge and information on earbuds that exist on various forums and websites. The recommendation list is, like all audiophile ranking list, subjective, albeit we have tried to make it less so by only including earbuds that are reputable, as in, reviewed by multiple trusted earbud lovers.
We will try to keep this list as updated as possible. Our aim is not to reproduce an earbud release timeline like Woodyluvr’s famous document - rather, we want to make a one-stop shop for newcomers and veterans alike who are considering a new purchase.
Hope you find the info below useful! Note: within each category, the earbuds are listed in alphabetical order and do not reflect any prioritisation.
USEFUL LINKS
Rankings from veterans
- Carbon’s ranking list (Carbon's Earbud Ranking - Google Sheets)
- AWSMDanny’s ranking list (AWSMDanny's Audio Gear List - Google Sheets)
- AWSMDanny’s YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@ImAWSMDanny)
- DungLe’s ranking list (DungLe's Ranking List - Google Sheets)
- Drew’s ranking list (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/18fUXLnjVkM-ye_YM-nWS7nQ6nJ19ghZt3c9U0OnnOrs/htmlview#)
- Telestar’s ranking list [outdated] (Telestar's Archive - Google Sheets)
- RikudouGoku ranking list [outdated] (RikudouGoku's Database - Google Sheets)
- Nymz [outdated] (nymz's Ranking List - Google Sheets)
Shell types, fit, how to wear
- One and only Woodyluvr’s timeline: Link
- Woodyluvr et al guide to shell types and fit: Link
- Woodyluvr’s explanation of earbud sound signatures: Link
- TGXEAR video on how to wear earbuds: Link
- Rikudou_Goku (of Rikubuds) tutorial on how to put on foams: Link
- mt877’s shell measurements: Link
- Photo (unknown source) comparing earbud shell diameters:
Other
GOD'S TEARS
VIEW
Cypherus Audio Black Dragon Susvara (and its variants) ($1200) [FIXED CABLE?] 32ohm,15.4mm
TGXear DS Black Sand ($599) [FIXED CABLE] 130ohm, N55 magnet, with sand as dampener
TGXear Desolation Sound ($599) [FIXED CABLE] 180ohm, N55 magnet
Venture Electronics (VE) SMG (VE sVIP only) [FIXED] 32 Ohm titanium driver
VE Sun Copper ($598) [FIXED CABLE] 180ohm, 15.4mm, lifetime warranty
><-CEPTIONAL
VIEW
Lrey Aurora (LREY is on FB; or DM @ttorbic for email) [FIXED OR MMCX] 32 Ohm beryllium driver, N52 magnet. Note: has history of QC issues so be aware
TGXear Serratus Black Sand ($250) [FIXED CABLE] 180ohm, N55 magnet, with sand as dampener
TGXear Totem ($299) [FIXED CABLE] 700ohm, 15.4mm beryllium PVD N55 magnet
VE Zen SL ($298) [FIXED CABLE] 300ohm, 14.8mm LCP
Yincrow RW-4000 ($432) [MMCX CABLE + MODULAR] 16ohm, 15mm dynamic
EGGSELLENT
VIEW
Ksearphone Temperament DBX
Rikubuds Grand Alter Saber 3 ($175) [MMCX OPTIONAL] 180ohm, 15.4mm PET, N55 magnet
Symphonio Dragon 3+(could not find 3) ($529) [FIXED CABLE] 120ohm, 14.8mm dynamic N52 magnet
TGXear OG/Red Serratus ($199) [FIXED CABLE] 300ohm, 15.4mm PET diaphragm
TGXear Ripples ($) [FIXED CABLE] 100ohm biofiber diaphragm
VE APWS ($900? Contact VE) [FIXED CABLE] 150ohm
VE Sun Dice ($298) [FIXED CABLE] 180ohm, 15.4mm driver
Yincrow RW-3000 ($196) [MMCX CABLE] 16ohm, 15mm dynamic
VERY G00
VIEW
BGVP DX7 ($100) [MMCX] 14.2mm diameter, PU/PET/carbon composite diaphragm, N52 magnet
BLOX TM11 (~$180) [MMCX heads only] 34 Ohm, unknown 15.4 mm diaphragm
Ksearphone 600 ($)
Ksearphone Bell-Ti ($363) [FIXED CABLE] 30ohm, 15mm dynamic N55 magnet
Ksearphone DB1 ($286) [2-PIN CABLE] 30ohm, 15.4mm dynamic, pure copper voice coil
Longyao Yinman 600 ($118) [FIXED CABLE] 600ohm
Lrey W03 Pro ($) [FIXED OR MMCX] 32 Ohm custom beryllium driver, N55 magnet
Rikubuds Grand Alter Saber 2/Grand Saber 2/Grand Rider 2 ($145) [FIXED CABLE]
Rikubuds Saber 3/Alter Rider 3 ($120) [MMCX OPTIONAL]
Symphonio Dragon 2+ ($308) [FIXED CABLE] 16ohm, 15.8mm neodymium
TGXear Sunniva ($299/350) [FIXED CABLE] 180ohm, beryllium N52 magnet. With bass mod, it is Excellent
TGXear Tantalus ($) [FIXED CABLE] 500ohm beryllium diaphragm
TGXear Alpha ($249) [FIXED CABLE] 600ohm, beryllium diaphragm
Ucotech ES-P1 ($321) [MMCX CABLE] Custom 14.8 mm CNT double dome; note: ES-P1 is sold out, and replaced by ES-P2, but there are few reviews online. ES-P1 was highly regarded
VE Zen 3.0 ($298) [FIXED CABLE] 300ohm, 15.4mm driver
Good or Successful at Niche
VIEW
Blur (PK150 Wraith LE, PK32, MX64 OFC)
Dunu Alpha 3
Fiio (FF5, FF3)
Ks (DB1E, K300 Samsara)
Lrey variants:
- W08 ($) [FIXED OR MMCX]
- Rika ($) [FIXED OR MMCX] 32 Ohm Custom titanium driver
- Proteus ($) [FIXED OR MMCX] 80 Ohm custom driver
Moondrop Chaconne
Newbsound (Limited Runs)
NiceHCK EBX21
Pislo
Puresounds (PS-100 600, PS-100 500)
Rikubuds (Grand Berserker 2, Grand Rider 1, Grand Archer 1)
Rose Technics Maria 2
Shozy BK
TGXear Revelstoke ($450) [FIXED CABLE] Custom 130 Ohm diaphragm, 1+ Tesla neodymium magnet
VE (Asura 3.0, Zen 2.0)
VE Zen Su ($2980) [FIXED CABLE] 320ohm
Yincrow RW-2000
Above Average or Niche with failings
VIEW
Blur (MX150, MX400, MX300 Beautiful Witch, PK16)
DQSM (Turandot, PD21)
Fiio EM5
Ksearphone Temperament (X3, X6, LBBS)
Rikubuds (Berserker 2, Lancer 1)
Smabat M2S
Toneking (Dendroaspis Viridi, Black Manba)
VE Master
Yincrow RW-1000 Bass
Average or best under $75 USD
VIEW
VE (Monk Pro Vita, Monk LL)
Rikubuds (Assassin 1, Berserker 1, Alter Rider 1, Saber 1, Alter Archer 1)
Yincrow (Rhino, Calf)
NiceHCK EB2S Pro
DQSM Panda PK2
Faael Rosemary
Nobunga Labs
Waiting for moar impressions / reviews
Rikubuds Berserker 3 (€100 before shipping) [FIXED CABLE]
Rikubuds Caster 3 (€100 before shipping) [FIXED CABLE] 14.8mm driver
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Perhaps you can add this video I took on how to put on foams.
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Oh nice one, added!
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I need to update some VE sets’ rankings
Updated VE Zen SU, and SMG rankings
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Updated LREY Aurora ranking
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I may sound biased, but if the Sun Copper and Desolation Sound are in the God’s Tears tier, Aurora deserves a place there too.
I generally need a consensus from 2-3 people before making a ranking decision. So far, you’re the only one putting the Aurora on God’s Tears 
That’s fair. I’ll ask the others.
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Personally after a short and not the best place to listen either (CanJam) I’d not have that set in that tier…EGGSELLENT would be more appropriate IMO…can’t comment on the other two sets as I’ve not had a chance to hear them yet 
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Before hearing the Aurora, I would have chosen the Sun Copper for God’s Tears because till then nothing could have beaten it in terms of technicalities (resolution, separation, imaging, soundstage)… But LREY Aurora beat it in all those aspects along with everything else as well.
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Ok so going by that metric then yes Aurora should be GODS TEAR and maybe Sun Copper down graded to the EGG 
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Mmm not really EGG, because it is still quite impressive in terms of techs…unless you have heard one of the EGGs and found them better than Sun Copper. I have only heard the Serratus, and SC was definitely better in terms of technicalities.
Totally different tuning tbh, so I guess it comes down to personal taste…I’d take Serratus over SC (but I’d like more time with SC to be 100% sure) but SC is not on the same level as Cypherus Audio Black Dragon Susvara imho, maybe Venture Electronics (VE) SMG is?