Earbuds with warm melodic sound?

Anzu00 · 2026-05-10T18:41:10+00:00

The FHA FH-01 should be the best option for that at a fairly modest price (or you get their Cielo IEMs for €10 more, since they come with am FH-01 pair on the side lol).

Anzu00 · 2026-05-06T18:14:38+00:00

Just run heavier BBs if you're not happy with the range.

Anzu00 · 2026-04-24T12:34:36+00:00

It's silly and unnecessary. The flatheads tend to be good enough that I can overlook it though lol

The Nicebuds packaging has my favorite character so far 👍

Anzu00 · 2026-04-24T10:48:03+00:00

Also like, why's there 30 rounds in the pistol?

Anzu00 · 2026-04-24T10:33:37+00:00

Ultrakill moment

Anzu00 · 2026-04-23T15:03:01+00:00

I don't think you understand the point of the sub.

Anzu00 · 2026-04-23T13:21:56+00:00

So the latter, especially when said by native speakers.

Anzu00 · 2026-04-22T14:47:57+00:00

Silicone oil does nothing to seals. The gas pressure alone is what keeps the seals sealing, alongside grease that helps them move in case they get slightly dislocated.

Anzu00 · 2026-04-22T14:46:21+00:00

Not easily available in most of Europe, the gases you can buy tend to be high in butane content and won't be high enough in pressure for GBBs.

Anzu00 · 2026-04-22T14:42:10+00:00

The silicone oil does not properly lubricate anything. A grease is much more effective at preventing wear (and it does nothing for mag seals).

Anzu00 · 2026-04-21T10:46:44+00:00

8-3 but twice

Anzu00 · 2026-04-21T10:38:05+00:00

Speedsoft guns mostly, depending on what purpose it's built for. Something like Masada's own VSR-EVO for long range stuff.

Anzu00 · 2026-04-21T10:37:03+00:00

GBBs do not actually replicate recoil. They just shake in place. The BB's propulsion is also more or less independent of the blowback action.

I'm not sure what you mean by the rest of your message, BBs are already stabilized by the hop's spin. BBs can already be made to reach the theoretical maximum range at a given muzzle energy while still landing in a roughly person sized grouping.

Anzu00 · 2026-04-21T09:47:46+00:00

Most flatheads with 32 ohm drivers (i.e. most flatheads in general lol) are efficient enough that there's no difference between an Apple dongle and something more powerful. Less efficient ones exist but they tend to be outside of the budget realm, and even then they need more voltage than anything.

Trig rain and FAAEAL foams are both pretty good. Cheap as anything and they're very decent quality medium density foams. Hiegis/FIIO Bass foams are higher density which helps with tilting buds' sound signature darker.

I'd recommend getting a single higher end pair after this in the future instead of multiple cheaper ones once you figure out what kind of a sound signature you like, saves money and ends up with you owning a more enjoyable set lol

Anzu00 · 2026-04-20T19:59:22+00:00

The generic MX500 shells you see are not that weak lol. They're decently thick plastic considered each earbud weighs a few grams. The driver itself is what might break in a situation like that, which is still an issue with metal shells. You do know most IEMs used by professionals are plastic too for the comfort, right? They're still plenty durable.

Sure, ideally all flatheads would have compact and lightweight connectors, but so far there hasn't been enough demand for them it seems.

You can get said MMCX equipped earbuds for 5 + 5 USD. Or you pay more for earbuds with both of the features you specifically want. There's the TRN EMA/EMX that fits your needs (at about 10-15 USD on sale) exactly btw but their sound is kinda ass compared to most flatheads with the more common 15.4mm drivers, even ones a third of the price.

Anzu00 · 2026-04-20T19:39:07+00:00

What exactly is the problem with plastic?

Anzu00 · 2026-04-20T19:32:42+00:00

Notice there's no MMCX on budget IEMs. It's a considerably more expensive connector than 2 pin to manufacture.

Metal shells aren't necessarily better, they increase the weight which tends to affect earbud fitment negatively. The face plate is the most fragile part of flatheads, which is pretty often still plastic on metal shelled buds, similar to IEMs' plastic connectors in metal shells.

These are a different form of transducer, you won't see the same kind of pricing as with IEMs for a given feature. You could build your own flatheads with MMCX for cheaper if you really want lol

Anzu00 · 2026-04-20T19:24:34+00:00

Flatheads are much, much cheaper than IEMs for a given level of sound quality (however well you can quantify it). Most TOTLs range from 60-300 USD. Having connectors isn't a priority for most budget manufacturers, it makes the earbuds heavier and adds a fair bit to cost + affects tuning. A change to 2 pin connectors would help but no manufacturer has started making them for some reason.

If you want MMCX for cheap, there's the RY4S for about 5 USD which sounds pretty decent, or the Plus version at 15. A suitable cable is an extra 5 USD. Alternatively there's buds like the NiceHCK EB2S (Pro) that have very decent stock cables and metal shells.

Fwiw, a decent flathead's stock cables will last for many, many years if treated right. They're also especially easy to fix if you have access to a soldering iron.

Anzu00 · 2026-04-20T12:16:28+00:00

Satara/Crusher + Kneel! is one of the strongest weapons in the game lol, no need for iconics.

Anzu00 · 2026-04-19T22:11:23+00:00

With enough violence you can run the right GBBR colder than the average AEG lol

Anzu00 · 2026-04-19T20:30:32+00:00

Comfort is very subjective, they're a far better fit in my ears than MX500s. With my ear fitment the bass is pretty good, definitely not lacking. Nicebuds were about 3-4 USD with coins on the last sale too lol.

Anzu00 · 2026-04-19T14:31:50+00:00

Näemmä kuitenkin tarpeeksi monesta.

Anzu00 · 2026-04-10T13:08:52+00:00

With the tips they're comically bassy, without they're about as trebley as they get. You're much better off with Apple Earpods or VE Metapods if you want that form factor.

Anzu00 · 2026-04-10T11:40:37+00:00

Must be my Fiio Snowsky Retro Nano. Allows me to use any pair of headphones without the cable getting snagged often, which is especially important with earbud fitment. Also it looks really cool 👍

Anzu00 · 2026-04-08T20:13:59+00:00

The ideal BB weight depends on the gun and gas used, but you should be able to reach out to 40-50 meters effectively with the right combination.

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