[Ohmboy]

How is the logistic to get something from Nobunaga?

Got mine from eBay via...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/minhmam

Absolutely 5* comms, despatch and delivery

 

[dnolan227]

The current yen correction makes it an world wide audiophile opportunity to get gears at better conversion.
How is the logistic to get something from Nobunaga?

I got a lot of dedicated inears for basses
Really looking to dig deeper into buds for their convenient long term sessions.

I ordered a pair from Amazon.jp back in February - got here faster than US Amazon does. $70.84 in US dollars shipped as of right now from Amazon.jp

 

[qua2k]

I ordered a pair from Amazon.jp back in February - got here faster than US Amazon does. $70.84 in US dollars shipped as of right now from Amazon.jp

Japan to US shipping is close to the fastest in the world. Even beating domestic US.

 

[ttorbic]

LREY W03 Pro is in the mail!

Really looking forward to listening to this stylish bud.

Woah didn't know you got one too!

 

[droenald]

Woah didn't know you got one too!

How is the pricing on LRey Buds if you don't mind me asking? Are you happy with your purchase, and how did you order them?
I only found a facebook page and I don't have facebook...

 

[ttorbic]

How is the pricing on LRey Buds if you don't mind me asking? Are you happy with your purchase, and how did you order them?
I only found a facebook page and I don't have facebook...

You can email him if you wish! I can DM you his email.

So his sets are generally pretty well priced - my W03 Pro (without cable!) was aroud 80 USD. The issue is that shipping is expensive - it's about 52 USD. That's why I got together a UK contingent so we could split the shipping cost.

Btw, he has like 4-5 sets right now, and some are on sale.

 

[samandhi]

How does Chaconne Killer compare to Aquila and Blue Moon?

I hadn't gotten around to thinking about that, until you asked me. Now that you have, and although I haven't really done a proper A/B, they sound really similar; not the same mind you, but they share a DNA that is VERY nice! The technicalities on the Artiste Nightingale are just amazing. I am not 100% sure yet as I also haven't A/B'ed them with the Chaconne, but they MIGHT have better staging than the kings...

In the days to come, I will put some more thoughts in writing regarding this topic. You have me really curious now... haha

P.S. I urge anyone that likes a more analytical sound (but certainly not boring) to build these right away. Trust me, if you like this sort of sound signature, you will LOVE these to pieces... The driver that @mt877 uses, coupled with the shells is top notch IMHO.

Bro, thank you for all your kind words and your impressions. I may have gifted you the earbuds, but you gave me so much more in return. Just knowing that you'll continue to enjoy some buds that I built for years to come is the real ultimate satisfaction.

No need to thank me Hermano. Any kind words about these buds are very well deserved. This is much the same as what Fran told me when he gifted me the buds that he did. And while it is hard to fit SO many buds into a rotation, I do it anyhow because they all sound so amazing. My wife just can't seem to understand. But, I have decided that I am fine with that. I can keep them all to myself... lol

LREY W03 Pro is in the mail!

Really looking forward to listening to this stylish bud.

Congrats on your new (incoming) shiny!

7 Days from order to delivery...Japan to UK

Congrats on your new shiny!

That WAS fast! I love how the box says that they are both in-ear, AND headphones.... lol

I know I shouldn't laugh, but when I read the manufacturer's name I can't help it because it reminds me of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and/or The Simpsons...

 

[Brillig]

You can email him if you wish! I can DM you his email.

So his sets are generally pretty well priced - my W03 Pro (without cable!) was aroud 80 USD. The issue is that shipping is expensive - it's about 52 USD. That's why I got together a UK contingent so we could split the shipping cost.

Btw, he has like 4-5 sets right now, and some are on sale.

Please give us some impressions, you and other new owners!

 

[baskingshark]

Could you advise a warm bud and a treebles specialist please?

Warm buds - FAAEAL Rosemary, Fiio FF3 (original, non S version), Yinman 600 ohm (needs an amp), Rikubuds Saber 3

Treble bright bud - NiceHCK EBX21
(apologies I dislike overly bright earbuds, so I don't really collect too many of these types of tunings. Hope the rest can advise further on this segment).

 

[Okcerg]

Just remembered I got these as a gift when I bought a Penon IEM. Never tried them, gave them to one of my kids. (Had no idea earbuds was an audiophile thing at the time.)
Anyone heard these? How do they compare to the default budget recs?

 

[fooltoque]

The current yen correction makes it an world wide audiophile opportunity to get gears at better conversion.

Unless your paycheck comes in yen...

Woah didn't know you got one too!

Yup! I couldn't resist @Ace Bee 's recommendation.

I also couldn't believe the shipping price though. Lrey gave me the option of a slightly cheaper Standard Post service instead of FedEx, but it is still the most expensive I've seen. Maybe a Philippines thing?

 

[Ace Bee]

Unless your paycheck comes in yen...



Yup! I couldn't resist @Ace Bee 's recommendation.

I also couldn't believe the shipping price though. Lrey gave me the option of a slightly cheaper Standard Post service instead of FedEx, but it is still the most expensive I've seen. Maybe a Philippines thing?

Yeah. It costs 30 USD to ship to me too. Hence I always try to order multiple to reduce the effective costs.

 

[jeejack]

Same driver (130ohm bery) with different flavor.
Happy Easter guys

 

[trevdawg94]

Why are you limiting yourself to Toneking earbuds?

I'm not by any means, I just figured it would be a good place to start since each brand seems to have a preferred sound signature.

If you really want Toneking earbuds, read the TO65 review below and buy them if you like them.
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/toneking-t065.22748/reviews

I have looked at reviews for several of their earbuds but I wasn't sure how they compared to newer options since most of the reviews are over six years old at this point and earbuds have changed a lot in that short time.

If you don't mind if they are not Toneking earbuds, read the review of the famous LBBS earbuds below and buy them if you like them.
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/ks-temperament-小黑铃-bell-lbbs.25331/reviews
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001464323686.html

I've looked into them as well, I wasn't a fan of the fixed, partially braided cable and mentions of poor durability so I ended up ordering a DB1E since it seems to be at least comparable if not a slight upgrade over the LBBS. I'm still keeping the other options people have recommended in mind but it seemed like the DB1E was a good starting point since they're more flexible than some of the other recommendations such as the Chaconne due to their removable cable while not going overboard with something like the Green Mamba.

 

[Ace Bee]

Comparison between TGXear Desolation Sound (130 Ohm, 599 USD) and LREY Aurora (32 Ohm, 140 USD + shipping based on country)​

Disclaimer: I do not own any desktop source. My most powerful source is the iFi XDSD Gryphon and Shanling M7. I have used the Gryphon with Tempotec V6 in USB connection and Shanling M7 with medium gain. The Gryphon had both XBASS and XSPACE on, while the rear switch was in Presence position.

Both the earbuds have Hiegi full foams on.

The impressions written below are relative to each other and not standalone.

Desolation Sound​

• The subbass is noticeably leaner and rolls off earlier - feels unnatural. Midbass slam is just right, but the notes here feel leaner too. Allover the bass is quite unsatisfactory.
• Despite the relatively low bass, the tonality is slightly warmer.
• The midrange is a strange mixed bag. Some parts, like male vocals and female vocals sound somewhat curdled in comparison: narrow, restrained, slightly veiled. The string instruments have a tad bit more bite to the notes but otherwise feel similarly restrained.
• The treble is slightly more energetic and forward, with notes being slightly more prominent in the mix. The resolution is slightly better too.
• The stage is severely compromised in comparison - almost two-dimensional. It is narrow, and closed-in; feels congested and quite intimate. Feels as if there is not much breathing space. The imaging is as good as it can be in that restricted space.

Aurora​

• This is the best bass I have ever heard of in earbuds. Competes with a beautifully tuned single-DD iem. The subbass reaches very deep and is very full. The midbass slams are well-bodied and strong. And yet this region does not compromise the midrange. Absolutely delightful and mind-blowing. I have not experienced any other earbuds having bass that reaches so low and sounds so full. Feels eerie, really.
• Despite the full bass, the overall tonality is rather warm-balanced. The midrange and treble sound relatively neutral with just a hint of warmth.
• Coming from the bass, the midrange again blows the mind. It is so so very natural. The male and female vocals sound full, free, and clear - give goosebumps. The strings also sound similarly natural, just with a tad bit less bite. The timbre definitely sounds more accurate to me. The notes also sound more well-defined and more detailed.
• The treble is slightly less energetic in comparison, but still noticeably prominent. The difference is maybe 10% at most. The notes are well-defined, but the resolution is marginally less.
• The Aurora stumps with its mind-boggling stage. I guess the rear pipe has something to do with it. It is the biggest stage I have heard in earbuds, similar to VE Sun Copper, surpassing it even sometimes. It expands in every direction equally, creating a big and spherical space where the different elements are projected in a three-dimensional holographic presentation. The separation is noticeably better and outstanding.

Yes, it is quite evident that I am heavily biased towards the Aurora, but it truly has the merits for me to go such ga-ga over it. However, I do not know if it will scale as well as the Desolation Sound with sources of higher quality. The person from whom I borrowed it uses a TEAC UD-701N, a 4300 USD source to drive the DS. He also bought the W03 Pro from LREY, which I found better than DS also, but he said it did not scale as well as the DS with the source. Please keep that in mind.