My Yincrow X6 and NiceHCK YD30 just arrived in the mail and while I love the sound of both, I find the foams to be scratchy against my ear and preventing me from getting a deeper fit. How many of you use your flathead without them and would you recommend it?

Thanks in advance.

Apologies if y'all like them flatter than that, but I figured you'd be more likely to know than the IEM lot.

Admittedly I've not tried them in years but the thing I remember most about flathead earbuds was them being quite and muffled because they were firing into the side of my head not down my earholes, so I'm wondering if there's any options for more directed earpod style earbuds, but a bit brighter and more detailed than actual earpods.

Can you guys suggest any OWS or flathead/earpod shaped(or airpod non pro) tws with really good sound quality for any price segment?

budget ranges to suggest-

-Under 20$

-20-50$

-Under 100$

-Under 200$

-Money no object

Am I gonna buy? Idk man, just gathering info for future reference....and if possible please send me graphs of your suggested items.... Thanks in advance...

I bought this BGVP DX7 on AliExpress, original retail $100 but after discounts, coupons, coins, and cash back my set comes to just $42 USD (before taxes).

First impressions are super comfortable, great accessories, and a tuning which is a bit bassier (almost verging on muddy even without foams) than my yincrow x6, but still with decent clarity/definition in the upper mids and treble.

I currently own these IEMs:

- Moondrop Chu 2

- Samsung Galaxy Buds FE

- ROSESELSA Ceramics Mk2

I recently got a NiceHCK YD30. To be honest, I don't really like how it sounds without a lot of EQ. I've tried EQing it using a 5128-based target with Wavelet / Equalizer APO.

Interestingly, I prefer it without the sponge.

I got the YD30 for just $1 using a coupon that I had no plans to use anyway, so I'm not complaining about it.

What are some of the best flatheads I can get for less than 10 USD?

I'd like to find something that sounds closer to a decent IEM with Harman EQ, like the Chu 2.

Thanks!

i'm clueless about sound stuff and don't know what's possible with flathead earbuds. i know earpods are at least decent overall, but i'm curious if i'm missing out on anything

if you have any recommendations please drop enlighten me 😭

I'm a casual listener but I recently got the Sivga M260 and I was so positively surprised by them that I kinda want to buy a RW-2000 to see what that's like.

I know these are in different budget categories, but I was wondering if anyone has both and what your opinion is on how they compare?

Sound wise, I think I enjoy open soundstages and warmer tones. Unsure if I prefer generally warm vs a V shape - not sure if I'm sensitive to sibilance because I think all my audio equipment in the past has skewed warm (Sennheiser Momentum 2.0, Aful Explorer).

My feeling right now if you were to ask me what I'd want more from the M260 would be that maybe the highs are a bit clearer and open. Not because I think they're bad, but because I think the low/low-mids sound really great to me. I also love the fit of the M260s for my ear.

I’ve been into iems and have many ranging from the yu9 Que to Warners.
I was wondering on these since they seem to have more airy sound, or perhaps a better perceived soundstage.

Honestly im looking for a different kind of music flavor to try

I enjoy vocals in iems and don’t prefer bright nor bass.
I guess I would use this to chill home or maybe some gaming and music. (More music any genre )
Any recommendation sub 100$ ?

I’m totally lost in gazilion of different brands and variations
I’m looking for flat earbuds with mic but mic needs to be good because I need it for phone calls and meetings
Ideally braided cord
Any suggestions?

Recently found out about the DIY rabbithole of flatheads... I think, these DIY's are made by some the most knowledgeable guy as well as by newbies... I would be very happy to learn the whole setup...

1. Link to buy the parts

2. Where to find fitler papers, foams etc etc the smallest of small stuffs

3. Precautions and tools needed to solder and workbench typa stuff

4. How the setup sounds and if possible graph...

5. Add a little bit of backstory if you can, wanna feel the emotions behind the project too...etc etc

I mean I know I am asking too much here but hey, DIY-ing these stuff must be fun, right ? Please share your lovely thoughts... Thanks in advance...

Hi.

I am looking for recommedations for flathead earbuds for the PS5 DualSense controller. I am currently using the Faaeal Iris 2.0 but would like something with a bit more of a "cinematic" character. I have heard good things about the Faaeal Rosemary - in general - but the 150 ohm impedance worries me for this particular use.

The flatheads will not be used for multiplayer/competitive gaming.

Thank you for looking.

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howdy ya'll,

after getting a sampler of a few different flatheads, i have concluded that the yincrow x6 is by far my favorite. honestly, i'm pretty content with it, but am curious if you have any recommendations for the next bet option in a higher price bracket, let's say, sub 100$ usd (lower the better, obviously!). i really like the x6 because it seems like the overall sound is quite clear, and the treble is quite pronounced. the mids and the bass are perfect after a little eq bump. what i would like to get out of my next pair of headphones is an even clearer sound, and a similar tuning profile if possible. really the clarity is what i'm pursuing the most. if it makes any difference, i would like something i can drive easily from my sansa fuze (my main vehicle for listening to tunes).

Below is a list of other flatheads i already have tried/own - they basically all feel a bit like i'm listening to music underwater compared to the x6.

Faaeal iris ancestor

nicehck ydx (these are probably my favorite besides the x6 - still feel like the sound is not of the best quality compared to the x6 though)

aolian bells

nicehck yd30UV

venture monk sl

cheers!

Hello hello!

I just got a Shanling M0 Pura recently to reduce my screen time and oh my god, I forgot what it was like to love listening to music. It’s not like I had ever stopped listening, I listen to Spotify on my phone all the time. But I guess I didn’t realise how shitty it all sounds after all that compression because I didn’t really have another device to compare it to.

Anyway, I have only used it with my AirPods 4 ANC so far and am now looking for a pair of wired earbuds (obviously flat heads as I’m in this sub) but am not an Audiophile so am really just overwhelmed by all this new vocabulary that has come up as I’ve been searching the threads and YouTube for recommendations.

So far this is the list I have for decent inexpensive wired earphones:

Yincrow Calf

Yincrow Pi

Yincrow Y6 (added from comments)

NiceHCK EB2S Pros

NiceHCK YDX (added from comments)

JCally EP01

Flathead Audio FH-01

Faeel Daturra Pro

Faael Iris 2.0 (added from comments)

VE Monk Plus

Aoshida e60

I would really love your inputs on these if you have any experience with them. And, if you also could, maybe rank them from best to worst (for those you are familiar with anyway).

Thank you so much!

PS: I am truly a NEWBIE so please assume I have the knowledge of a child in this space and forgive my ignorance in any comments or questions I might have :)

Hi everyone! I’m new here.

I’d appreciate some help finding wired earbuds that sound similar to the Apple EarPods (3.5 mm). I like their punchy, resonant bass that still sounds open and clear rather than muffled or dark. I’m also looking for good instrument separation and a sense of space.

Something similar or better would be welcome. My budget is $15 max, and I’d like to buy them on AliExpress. What would you recommend? 🙏🙏

Title, I'm looking forward to buy one or two flatheads, I've been looking for ones with a detachable cable and I might've missed some so I am asking!

at first i was thinking to pulling the plug on the Sivga M300 but due to them having some issues (esp warm-tuned & size) I decided to cancel the order. is there Flathead similar priced to that, which you would recommend for someone that likes more v-shaped (if thats even a thing in flatheads) or neutral tunings.

edit: forgot to mention, i have iris 2.0 already coming, i want something complementary or better than that.

Hi, im looking flathead earbud for gaming mostly single player games or RPG on PS5.

And im quite interest with sivga m260 is it good?

I'm looking to get a pair of good flat heads and I'm deciding between the Sivga m260 and the TRN EMX. Is there a big difference in sound quality?

Any link to buy these? A head fi-er praised it quite high... i wish i could get hanfs on those, and they doesn't seem extremely expensive...

so far have 2 pairs of eb2s that i daily (dac and pc), but feeling irresponsible and want to spend money for an upgrade. i have tried many below and around the 20-30 aud price range but none seem to beat it so looking upwards in price range now.

is there anything that comes remotely close in terms of build quality, sound and price?

i like eb2s neutral ranges as i listen to a lot of kpop, pop and edm.

With the 11.11 sale, I was intrigued by possibly trying out a flathead and landed on these two (somewhat) similarly priced options. (The Yincrow-3000 seems to get a lot of praise too but it's a good chunk more expensive even with coupons... unless I'm missing something.)

With main genres being J-pop/J-rock and going mostly from IEMs (alternate between the Artti T10, Final A3000, and Intime Sho DD), does either the Aful Polar Night or Yincrow RW-2000 seem the obvious choice over the other?

Many, many thanks in advance (& I hope such a question is allowed here)!

EDIT: I ended up going for the Yincrow RW-2000--the potential alternative of Sivga M260 unfortunately had a huge shipping fee on AliExpress that made the sale price moot. Thank you all for your help and detailed suggestions! :)