The Only Earbuds/ Earphones I'd EVER Use

[@christopherviers8302]

In general... I agree with your IEMs outshine earbuds opinion. That being said, I use earbuds whilst riding my bicycle or motorcycle, as they don't completely isolate you from the outside world, which allows you to hear oncoming traffic, etc... Important safety point, I only listen to music when I'm out in the boonies or mountains, on backroads with little to no traffic - never in heavy traffic or on busy streets... so I've never had a problem to date...!!!Earbuds make for a great ride...!!!

[@godofgrains]

2 videos in ONE day, something has gotten into timmy

[@miurasvlamborghini]

Maybe Japan loosened their drug laws....lolz

[@PKAPE004]

Sony Walkman and it’s included earbuds helped me submerge into my music while riding crowded buses to/from college in the 80’s.

[@simkim14]

I'm listening to it because it's delivered today. The balance between comfortable wear and stable sound is so good.

[@ziting5756]

I cannot wear an iem for a prolonged period of time. Its just not comfortable. As a student that sits in front of a computer for hours on end. Having to shove an iem in my ear and wearing it for hours never made sense. Which is why I end up using apple earpods most of the time. This is great news for me.

[@_misterkenta1608]

I use the Nicehck EB2S often. It is super cheap(around 30USD), but nice when I need to take a break from iems.

[@ghoctav]

I use NiceHCK Traceless (2$) in the same way as yours 😂 ..

[@yugao2]

@@ghoctav I use a different brand which is vido but also 2 dollar a piece

[@colinmartin9797]

Eb2s clan represent! Timmy needs to try them if he didn't think all of those features were doable cheaply. 25ish bucks for whatever color or plug style you want, all metal build, nice cable, and they sound 90-95% as good as my fiio ff3

[@ghoctav]

@@yugao2 ever had 1 to , but i lost it .. warm sounding , i remember 😀 .

[@LSDScreen]

I collect TGX Ears. Those are amazing earbuds I’d recommend.

[@denislemieux7294]

I have the black Serratus being delivered next week. Do you recommend the ear wings to hold them in? I’m worried about them constantly falling out every time I move

[@LSDScreen]

@@denislemieux7294 I personally have never used ear wings with my buds, but ymmv.

[@BBZL]

Honestly Faaeal makes some great earbuds for a pretty good price. I find that the faaeal rosemary sounds better than iems in its price bracket (I have on compaired them to moondrop chu and aria snow).

[@AverieS820]

As I flathead noob, I personally I find flatheads to provide a much less in-your-head soundstage compared to IEM, kind of like an inbetween of an IEM and a headphone, which can be pretty envoloping. The foam, like tips for IEMs, can quite noticably change the sound signature depending on what's used (thicker, thinner, double, donut). Agreed on comfort, although I had to get used to the foam tickling my my ears and causing them to itch when I first started trying flatheads. Personally I've only owned TGXear flatheads, love the Serratus, didn't really like the Tantalus, have a Sunniva on the way, but I generally find that they outperform IEMs in their price range. $600 set? Venture Electronic Sun copper?

[@Gizaudio]

Yes, Sun Copper

[@AverieS820]

@@Gizaudio Wow, quite a legendary set, but I agree I won't pay that much for a flathead.

[@maegnificant]

TGX Carbon

[@ziting5756]

@@AverieS820 Any recs for under 100 bucks? Or maybe slightly more if its really worth it. I like meaty vocals & bass.

[@AverieS820]

@@ziting5756 I don't know, I'm very new to flatheads myself. Alpha 3 I guess since Timmy just recommended it lol

[@jjcornelio7741]

Have you tried EB2S and EB2S Pro?

[@DarenLee]

Timmy just open up a new multiverse of earbuds. Good luck guys.

[@colinmartin9797]

Nicehck eb2s. I loooove them, all of $25. I use them all the time. Soundstage, musical, balanced, detailed, they're solid metal... I use them when I need to be able to hear what's going on around me. They're nice when my ear canals get tired of iems after hours. They're so fast to pop out with the microphone for a call or meeting. And the eb2s are super well built. I have 4 pairs because their colors are gorgeous, all of them are bulletproof. Try them! I think Timmy needs to start trying earbuds, because there are a lot of great ones. There's also the gorgeous fiio ff3 with this tuning and price.

[@franco_kev]

Beside the fact that you don't like earbuds, would you take that one ($79) or take one iem less than the 25$?

[@sasakijung]

in my Earbuds collection, I have Yuin PK2, VE Monk Plus, Monk SM and Earpods. Yes, I'm not mistyped, Earpods is still in my collection. Daily basis, I use Monk Plus after I use IEM or Headphone for some time, Monk plus may sound muffled at first, but after you adjust to it, it not that bad for 5 USD earbuds. I just throw it away and buy a new one if it broken. Earpods I like it Microphone that very clear and sound nice in conversation. Not the best sounding but compare to Monk plus the detail is far better, I use sometimes and still amaze how good the detail for it price ( i use it for gaming sometimes, not joking)

[@DarenLee]

I am and still wondering do all of you wear earbud just hanging/sitting on the bottom of your inner ear loops or are them sitted fit and snug in tight at where it suppose to be, I am asking this because my ears are not the regular shape ears. I always want to love earbuds. I have the faeeal something and VE monk something but I never pick them up.

[@davi.poiani]

For the ones who own the original Earpods there is a mod that makes them sound fantastic. It is something very simple: try using them with the foams we usually use for flat-head earbuds. Despite being a semi / half in ear design (different from flat-heads in this regard), good foams will fit them well. The interesting thing is what they do to the sound: first they will tame the treble upper mids, which are more forward and fatiguing by default in the Earpods. Secondly: although earfoams do not provide the same amount of seal as silicon tips (for in ears), they will at least provide the sufficient amount of isolation between the earbuds and your concha. This will considerably improve the bass... Again, it is not the same amount of bass from a silicon tip, but it is very much substantial to make a good difference.

[@sasakijung]

@@DarenLee Earbuds not supposed to snug fit all the time like iem. The design is loose hang with your ears, all you have to do is; wear it, adjust the angle of it speaker straight to your hearing You can use foam that included in every earbuds package, not just improve the sound but also it fit as well.

[@mauerchisp4814]

Guys guys! Can you recommend me a flathead in the 100 dollar side? Such as VE Asura and Dunu Alpha 3,? Have you guys tried something cool in that price?

[@DarenLee]

@@sasakijung that’s a turn off if just hanging loose because when we move our head surely the sound sonic would change right? Hey thanks for your kind reply. :)

[@fiddlix]

I’m in to flatheads. Really in to “Once Upon Audio” Phoenix flatheads atm. Thank you Timmy, I’ll have to check this set out.

[@Mr.SparkleOG]

Where did you purchase these flatheads?

[@malayneum]

hey man sorry if im late. but arent you that fragrance guy ?

[@Mixail747]

Why no comments on the fit? Fit can literally make or brake earbuds. Most earbuds don't stick to my ears, I wonder if this is any different.

[@ROCKSTAR3291]

He said fit is different from person to person. Looks like the fit is good for him though

[@Gizaudio]

Fit is extremely subjective with earbuds, it's one of the reason I prefer IEMs. My fit will not be remotely close to most people's fit.

[@Jackson0709]

It recommended by 1 of my China friend. He said it's well competitive with some thousand RMB earbuds. Then I just blind buy from Lazada MY (China Seller)😂 And the result is, insanely nice & match with my music preference just because I'm more focus in vocal so the little bass just fine for me😂

[@ЭйронТвин]

OMFG, one person found better than this buds lun sheng ye1 at 36dollars, thats insane how cheap we can best quality

[@malayneum]

do u still recommend this?

[@Josecunyat]

Did you use any venture electronics? I have the monk and I eq them a bit (highs are a bit hot and the need some 2k to create more clear sound). But other than that they are superb… I would compare them to hd600, just a bit brighter. My best invested 25€.

[@tristan_840]

Venture Electronics have the best high-end earbuds, they even have exclusive earbuds that only premium members can have the access to buy.

[@Josecunyat]

@@tristan_840 I just got their asura earbuds... several steps up... dammit...

[@kendrictan8209]

Your qualms with Earbud reminds me of the Final Audio Piano Forte Series. Luckily it was a product from way back then before open review of audio stuff became this mainstream so it avoided a whole lot of roasting that it would certainly have today. It was one of the biggest make-believe I have ever encountered during my time spent with the Audio Hobby. If you have bothered to look it up and doubt what you're reading... then yes, it looks like it needed someone to put a ear-tip on but somehow you don't, you DO just sit them as it is outside your ear canal, without any ear-tips as the sound "flows freely around" straight from the earphone's butt-naked stem. It's like a earbud except it's way worse, it's hella hefty in weight and price and probably thanks to the way you wear them it has some of the spiciest, splashy treble that you can literally hear them smearing around and getting the whole imaging a heck of a mess with literally no bass to be heard, years later today it still remains as the #1 spot for Overpriced Portable Audio Junk in my own ranking list 😌

[@Syah2752]

Thanks for the review. I might use this for office because most of the time, I don't hear if anyone was calling out to me or my phone kept ringing etc

[@johnt3500]

i think you had the FIio FF3 in one of your videos before

[@SlavJerry]

the pioneer is here now it's the matter of time

[@DarenLee]

I am and still wondering do all of you wear earbud just hanging/sitting on the bottom of your inner ear loops or are them sitted fit and snug in tight at where it suppose to be, I am asking this because my ears are not the regular shape ears. I always want to love earbuds. I have the faeeal something and VE monk something but I never pick them up.

[@XoMrNoNameoX]

First FiiO, and now Dunu is releasing new earbuds... This is great. More companies should follow, we could see great improvements if earbuds received the same development as IEMs

[@zelnyte]

is it better than the serratus?

[@Viewer13128]

Timmy may be critical of earbuds, but that's the reason why the few from the price range he listed is far too few. so if he's impressed by this one, it means there are better ones. FiiO EM5 is $450 I think, which I don't believe he tried as he went from $300 to $600. It should blow this out of the water. There's also Serratus and a bunch of earbuds in between. The complaints about going too warm for this dunu bud just tells me the old earbuds he tried were just expensive and bad. If you are interested in earbuds, you gotta read impressions by earbud collectors. There are quite a few in the hobby who have tried many totl IEMs and earbuds.

[@dylanolivermanuel]

Thinking of getting this, but not sure if worth upgrading from K's Earphone LBBS. Do you have plans on trying more earbuds like the LBBS?

[@maegnificant]

TGXEAR Carbon is the GOAT for me. They were not very popular though. Liked them way more than Serratus and Totem.

[@mauerchisp4814]

Is that dunu logo stamped into the shell? Hehehhe, these look so cool, ahhh my wallet

[@subbybass1432]

Perceiving the surround is the most interesting point to me at work. I got the TGX Serratus some weeks ago, I'm disappointed tbh. The driver rattles/distort with electronic music with a lot of sub-bass and the treble is too boosted for my taste. Hoping this DUNU will fare better.

[@16ton7]

I believe you did the fiio ff3 if i am not mistaken.

[@itzikca]

I’m s it good enough for casual fps gaming ? I like the comfort of earbuds and I use the normal Apple ones

[@Foobymaster1]

The only one I use is the yincrow x6

[@chrisy7738]

Hello there, nice review as always. Just wondering when does chu II get the chance to getting reviewed 😋

[@tanachip]

Honestly, I thought those earbuds that used to come with ipods/iphones were pretty good.

[@DenisKolshin]

Earpods or classic round earbuds?

[@tanachip]

@@DenisKolshin Both versions. I thought they both sounded good (I had the round ones from the original ipod days, a well as the earbuds that came with the iphone through iphone 6/7).

[@FaizalKuntz]

correct me if im wrong, does Timmy ever review NiceHCK products? i barely see anyone mention it, thats why i wonder how does this earbuds compared with what most people recommend to me which is NiceHCK EB2S Pro for around $25 and it tuned differently

[@DenisKolshin]

Yes. He has a review on NiceHCK Lofty.

[@eungjookim6755]

I have the yuin earbuds(pk1,PK2)

[@x-techgaming]

Zero comparisons..? Chaccone 2? RW-3000? RikuBuds Saber 3?

[@mike.soto_]

but how do these compare to the TGXear Serratus?!

[@argelmangune6529]

Hey timmy, do u listen to one ok rock? Gotta love those amazing musicians

[@namnguyentran2285]

do you try LBBS ?

[@Fatal_Futanari]

How do the fitting compare to the apple earpods?

[@DenisKolshin]

I'm interesting too. Earpods have greatest fitting in my ears. By Monks was not so good because of their flathead shape.

[@SchwappSchwopp]

Is there something good for like 20-40$?

[@alexandreneto4657]

ry4s mmcx, openheart, ve monk, Nicehck eb2s

[@VanDungLe2510]

Damn. That's... sad tbh. I wish you could've tried some from Rikubuds, TGXEars or even from VE

[@ArmidaMusic]

Rikubuds and VE for the win!

[@Enhanz]

He already tried them

[@VanDungLe2510]

@@Enhanz How did you know? Did he say it?

[@Weareonenation303]

It's cool that some people like earbuds but I've personally have never cared about them.

[@melantus]

literally have been looking for something that lets me hear what the hell is going on around me and i dont like wearing headphone and my wife doesn't want to hear my games so i cant use my speakers lol. This might just fit the bill and I'll buy a pair, thanks!

[@RamminRam]

Hi Timmy, first comment, Amelie will be proud of you

[@-aexc-]

earbuds have never been comfortable for me. i can use iems for pretty much any length of time as long as i dont have to lie down (given they fit well)

[@alexstan3502]

After Moondrop Chu, Moondrop Lan came, Moondrop Jiu DSP came, Now Moondrop Chu II is here.🙃🙃🙃🤪🤪

[@masterrallixus]

jimmy and riku is watching 😁

[@RaphaelStarr]

I’ve not considered earbuds until now

[@TeSp00kie1]

lol My favourite IEM's are $3000 but $300 earbuds are too expensive. I wonder how long it will take you to discover bluetooth earbuds.

[@maui.tech.0415]

I have the fiio earbuds

[@ROCKSTAR3291]

FF3s ? they are legendary

[@maui.tech.0415]

@@ROCKSTAR3291 yes.but I have weird ears so they slip at any movement. I watch movies with them the only time they won’t fall.

[@fid7715]

The price = Dunu Titan S... Hell yeah.. 😅

[@CalebA]

Most people I know who like earbuds prefer them because performance/price ratio is higher than IEMs and over ears. It is nice to hear you review these Dunu's though. Although if you like them so much I would suggest going back to some of your other earbuds and retrying them. Maybe you're just getting tired of IEMs!

[@sandychow94]

My last earbuds from walkman sony Ericsson w200 😅

[@gabsriel]

Senfer KP series

[@BurittoSandwich]

Plenty of earbuds under $100 that sound great. Not sure what obscure ones you're getting.

[@hirookenji]

Please review the new Moondrop Chu 2

[@mysteriousstranger332]

Timmy never tried fiio ff5

[@thefinkie6459]

I had no idea they made earbuds over $100 USD 😳

[@anonymoususer.999]

Airpods 2nd gen are 99$ and AirPods gen 3, (arguably best earbuds imo) are always on sale for 139-149$ and have lots of features and are ipx4

[@fors4kenz]

Venture Electronics Zen SU is $3000 USD 😅

[@regd9297]

The moondrop chaconne is over $300

[@denislemieux7294]

@@regd9297Are they good sounding?

[@MechFrankaTLieu]

Well Timmy clearly you are not up to date nor families with earbuds , as of today for the same price asked you can had just as good a set of earbuds as a set of IEMs , but they will be different and they will sound different even if tuned similar , by their nature of construction and how they sit on the ear and not inside the ear canal made them unique , in comfort , ergonomics and sound Actually by virtue of them usually having way larger DD they actually and mostly had quality bass but they are not going to be the boom box style bass a good set of earbuds generally had some advantage over equal quality IEM in some area of the sonic reproduction and it's the same the other way round, one just had to realize one size do not fit all and I enjoy them , all

[@GamingXpaul2K10]

Personally I completely disagree on comfort, no earbud has been comfortable for more than 15 minutes, and after 30 minutes it becomes unbearable. A comfortable IEM I can get a couple hours of use before I have to take them out.

[@DenisKolshin]

It depends of what kind of earbuds you are talking about. If you mean flathead earbuds I agree. Don't like them too. But if we take Earpods then I disagree. Because Earpods are most comfortable of all types of headphones and earbuds.

[@geraltnroach]

Ve monk predecessor?

[@iisakei2369]

Please someone invent comfortable Earbuds!

[@DenisKolshin]

It already invented. Apple Earpods.

[@R360S]

I haven't used earbuds in over 10 years 😂

[@D1N02]

Iem's simply do not fit me. So i have to rely on earbuds.

[@petroskoutsakis9828]

nicehck eb2s pro are very good the non pro version is not as good

[@viralbae9616]

Dunu Alpha 3

[@eddusii]

VE MONK PLUS :)

[@michaelpastoral3957]

Bro this review is just trash.. Earbud are better in sound quality over iem interm of price to performance ratio.. Just buy a Vido 2o22 version 5 usd buds and compare them to a 5o to 1oo usd iem..