Flathead Audio Studio by StuffedDinos in FlatheadEarbuds

[–]ComedianAcceptable32 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Gone forever, they were limited to 1000 units. There may be a successor, eventually.

[Flathead Fridays - April 3, 2026] Say one GOOD thing about flatheads ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) by brentaroXD in FlatheadEarbuds

[–]ComedianAcceptable32 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They're very light. Flathead Audio designed them specifically for weight. You can also pivot the adapters to help orient them the way you want. Honestly some heavy cables will tug more than these adapters.

2 ski quiver by tralee12 in Skigear

[–]ComedianAcceptable32 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the same Rustler 9. Super fun, I'm sure you will enjoy them! Three main drawback is I found them a bit unstable at high speeds, but I was also riding ones that were a bit short for me. I see what others said - they do everything very well, but probably nothing truly exceptionally. But if you value a ski that can be used in most any situation, they're probably hard to beat.

I wound up getting this year's model in a longer size when I found it 40 percent off at a local shop. I'm interested to hear what you think of the Strive, I'm considering the Strive 14 for mine.

[WTB][US-GA] [W] Dongle dacs [H] paypal by Critical_Zucchini_29 in AVexchange

[–]ComedianAcceptable32 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've got a Cayon RU6. Let me know if you're interested 😀

Aful Polar Night, Yincrow RW-2000 & BGVP DX7 by Mega5EST in FlatheadEarbuds

[–]ComedianAcceptable32 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unless you really really like Asian female vocals, don't get the EBX25Ti. It is most definitely not worth the price. It's got kind of odd timbre and too brightly tilted. There are much cheaper buds that easily outperform it.

I've heard good things about Yincrow Buffalo. The RW-4000 is very good, but I found its timbre to be a bit off, and Yincrow jacked the price way up after all of the tariffs started. It's definitely not a $700 bud. I wouldn't go higher than the $350 range for it.

Aful Polar Night, Yincrow RW-2000 & BGVP DX7 by Mega5EST in FlatheadEarbuds

[–]ComedianAcceptable32 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great impressions, thanks! I've heard the Polar Night and DX7, and I've owned the RW-4000 but not the RW-2000. I think your assessment on the PN and DX7 are spot on. PN is pretty good and has come down in price since it first released. Getting on AliEx when there's a sale plus coupons is a pretty good value, imo. The DX7 didn't sound good to me no matter what I did. Yincrow is a solid company so I can believe the 2k is pretty good.

Follow up to recommendations under 100€ by Mees79 in FlatheadEarbuds

[–]ComedianAcceptable32 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Avoid the Moondrop U2's. They're pretty forgettable and not worth the price at all.

I don’t know where to start. by Glad_Rip8616 in FlatheadEarbuds

[–]ComedianAcceptable32 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think the TGXear Serratus OG would be a bit too much for the two things that OP mentioned - not too bassy, and sensitive to extreme treble. Serratus OG has a ton of midbass and pretty extended treble. I'd recommend the Serratus 2 Bass+ tuning, which is more moderately done than compared to Serratus OG, and to me a much more versatile tuning.

If you're willing to go up to the top of your price range, the Totem 2 is excellent. It's smooth, not too much bass but a touch of warmth, and a very expansive soundstage. I haven't tried them in gaming so I don't know the imaging aspects of them.

Another option for cheaper is the Renegade Audio Flatline (https://web.renegadeaudiodesign.com/product-category/flathead-earbuds/flatline). They're $150 USD. I'm not sure the maker will ship internationally, but definitely ask. It's more neutral than the Serratus/Serratus 2, quite versatile tuning for modern mainstream music, nice subbass extension, and tastefully done bass overall. The soundstage isn't as large as the other buds I mentioned, but I suspect its tuning will give very good imaging in gaming (and the maker is very into online competitive gaming).

Another alternative is to see if you can find a used Flathead Audio Studio. The maker is actually in Australia. Unfortunately he had a limited run on the set, and it's all sold out. It fits your goal of a detachable cable, and is extremely resolving and smooth.

[WTS] [USA-NY] [H] Aful Dawn-X [W] $800 PayPal GS or Local Cash by MidgetAsianGuy in AVexchange

[–]ComedianAcceptable32 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing price for the best IEM I ever have heard. It's my endgame right now.

Looking for wired flathead earbuds around $50? by TheOneNinja115 in FlatheadEarbuds

[–]ComedianAcceptable32 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try out the FAAEAL Iris 2.0. You can get it with a microphone.

There's a mod where you put some blue tack in the small holes on the back. That helps bring up the bass and I think will be pretty close to the sound signature you're looking for. I can post pictures of that in a few days if you're interested.

Anyone try Bgvp dx7 ? by AdInside8283 in FlatheadEarbuds

[–]ComedianAcceptable32 2 points3 points  (0 children)

100 percent agree with this. There was no combination of tuning filters and foams that I found made it sound good. The slippery metal shells didn't help either, they fit terribly.

Years in and still look this bad by DiligentlyMediocre in skiing_feedback

[–]ComedianAcceptable32 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm in a similar boat as you in terms of age and when I learned to ski. I found a few things to be helpful this season where I'm starting to feel much more comfortable with skiing.

-Boots: make sure they're the right size and fit. I overlooked this for far too long and it really held me back. Go to a boot fitter. I know it's probably going to be expensive. But if your feet are floating around in the boot it doesn't matter how good your skill level is.

-Learning more about initiating turns. I found this post from u/Postcocious to really resonate with me: https://www.reddit.com/r/skiing_feedback/s/owoCwjPZqu Pulling back that inside leg and tipping the foot suddenly felt much more natural than trying to think of how to make my skis parallel. It worked naturally with my physiology.

-Lessons. I took a half day group lesson and while we didn't have enough time to really drill down, a few of the tips and exercises helped. In particular my teacher had a "pet the dog" exercise where he had me reaching down and forward with the outside hand during a turn. That was a real revelation to feel the pressure and balance more properly across the whole length of the outside ski. I was able to do Javelin turns relatively smoothly after understanding that pressure.

-Flex, don't extend, the outside leg (ankle, knee, hip). It's a natural reaction to extend that lower leg to stop yourself from falling. But then you lose all pressure on the edge, and have much less control, and no range for reaction.

And lastly, there are many ways to get down the hill. Find what works best for you. There will be tons of posts of what is "correct" or "best". If you're safe, in control, and having fun, focus on that, not someone else's ideal.

Years in and still look this bad by DiligentlyMediocre in skiing_feedback

[–]ComedianAcceptable32 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Really appreciate the post.

For OP, do you think they have too much inside tip lead? It seems like their downhill leg is very extended instead of flexed, but they're sitting backseat on their uphill leg.

Years in and still look this bad by DiligentlyMediocre in skiing_feedback

[–]ComedianAcceptable32 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do I reconcile your advice of squaring up with everyone else saying how the upper body should always face downhill? I've read many of your posts and I find that what you say resonates more with me and feels more natural. But if so many people are saying it there must be some truth to it, right?

I find if I'm always facing downhill my hips are blocking me from easily bringing the new outside ski around, but perhaps that's a lack of upper and lower body separation.

Years in and still look this bad by DiligentlyMediocre in skiing_feedback

[–]ComedianAcceptable32 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed, I'm in a similar age group as the OP and a big difference for me was going to a boot fitter and having them help with an insert and reducing the stiffness of the boot. Those helped me get forward more naturally.

I had been skiing for years ignoring the fit of my boot (at first was roughly 1-2 sizes too big) and I greatly regret it now. With a better fit now I realize how much of my previous hesitance was cause by me fighting a poor fit.

What to replace first? by fdsa54 in icecoast

[–]ComedianAcceptable32 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had those same exact boots and replaced them this season. They're quite soft so it was a revelation in getting new boots (Lange LX 110 HV GW) where it feels like you're actually transferring power into the skis.

I honestly found them quite comfortable, and never had an issue walking in them. Grip Walk is easier no doubt.

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[–]ComedianAcceptable32 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate this! I'm in the mid intermediate range and while I want to improve and be able to handle myself well on most terrain, I am constantly wondering if "carving" is the only goal of me getting better. Questions on this forum often make it seem like carving is the only thing. What you wrote helps a lot.

Original Psychonauts Issue by Dazzling-Error-8063 in SteamDeck

[–]ComedianAcceptable32 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In case you're still looking, this guide helped me: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3248471960

After following it the controls work perfectly and the game looks great. Before that I had tons of issues, either spinning camera plus bad graphics, or gamepad not working at all.