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-Chocki- OP t1_jdwuwr5 wrote

From left to right: VE Monk, Faaeal Snow Lotus, Edifier H190, KBear Stellar, Moondrop Shiro Yuki, Faaeal Iris Ancestor.

I grew up in the mid 90s and winding up a pair of earbuds into the plastic case was the perfect end to a listening session.

Sadly the plastic winder cases are gone but I still love the fit and feel and yes, the sound, of flathead buds. The extended bass on IEMs is nice, but they give me an uncomfortable sinus pressure so I never really latched on. Another sad thing is all of my 90s… vintage? :( buds are long gone. Funnily enough I’ve never thought to grab a pair of MX500s.

Anyone else still love flathead buds?

Edit: Not sure if it’s more appropriate to make a new post or edit this but I just got my FF5s in the mail. Bottom line up front: Like with so many things, diminishing returns. They are really good and a welcome addition to the collection. The build quality and the accessories included are top notch. I think the braided cable is a little heavy and unwieldy for portable use so I’m looking for a shorter TPE alternative with mmcx connectors. If you have the means and want “the” flat head this is probably your ticket.

If your new to flat heads, don’t have the disposable income and aren’t worried about mmcx connectors there are a hundred fish in the sea under $30 that will get the job done.

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usernamesoap t1_jdxt8nv wrote

TGXear Serratus are my new favorite audio things these days. MX500 shell, full size headphone sound.

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fortean t1_jdx2hte wrote

I’m a fan too, although nowhere near as big as you. Faaeal rosemary and fiio ff5, having tested the viridis too.

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rickbruno99 t1_jdx6a5d wrote

I'm a fan too traded my earpods for some Yincrow X6 from a friend recommendation. Pretty happy with them been my daily drivers in between travels.

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ChildishRebelSoldier t1_jdxlqvz wrote

Which one is your favorite? Have you tried the Fiio flatheads at all?

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-Chocki- OP t1_je1ug47 wrote

Right now I’m really digging the Iris Ancestor. They are hitting the sweet spot with me.

I haven’t tried the Fiio but a pair of FF5 are actually on their way. The suggestions here and elsewhere pushed me over the edge. Can’t have too many right?

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Smug-Cat-8813 t1_jdzc2a3 wrote

Which one out these is your favorite? I personally have the VE monks and oddysey dac

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-Chocki- OP t1_je1ux3l wrote

I have hours and hours on the monks. Really love them and they are kind of home for me. Notice no pads on them. Constantly wearing out and replacing, haha.

Aside from them the iris ancestors are in my ears constantly.

The shiro yuko are actually my least fav. Zero bass. Maybe something is wrong with them? Just very different from the rest.

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