Chinese Webshops topic #119 - Waar we volop 1 cent deals krijgen!

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Op woensdag 16 februari 2011 10:59 schreef RobertNL het volgende:

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Op woensdag 16 februari 2011 13:02 schreef shiznuts het volgende:
LightTake toch?

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Op dinsdag 15 februari 2011 22:30 schreef 08gnoT. het volgende:
Priceangels, merryfine, en brandsdragon (oke, twijfelachtige omdat ze nogal eens ongewenst langskomen hier )

Eerste twee zijn wel fijne in ieder geval

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Op woensdag 16 februari 2011 13:30 schreef bergdani het volgende:
Vandaag ook mijn Brainwavs M1 ontvangen.
Best snel als je bedenkt dat ik gisteren de Alpha's pas ontving.

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Op woensdag 16 februari 2011 16:07 schreef beeklaan het volgende:
Komt iemand nog op deze site?

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Op woensdag 16 februari 2011 16:07 schreef beeklaan het volgende:
Komt iemand nog op deze site?

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Op woensdag 16 februari 2011 16:07 schreef beeklaan het volgende:
Komt iemand nog op deze site?

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Op woensdag 16 februari 2011 15:22 schreef monkeybrain het volgende:
Stel je voor dat je $40 had afgetikt voor de M1
Minder bas noemen anderen ook wel helder en natuurgetrouw Ik wil graag vol geluid.

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(3A21) ViSang R02 / Brainwavz ProAlpha


Details: ViSangs budget-oriented model, familiar in both sound and appearance
Current Price: $42 from ebay.com (MSRP: $45)
Specs: Driver: Dynamic | Imp: 20 | Sens: 112 dB | Freq: 20-20k Hz | Cable: 4.2' I-plug
Nozzle Size: 5.5mm | Preferred tips: Stock biflanges
Wear Style: Over-the-ear or straight down

Note: The mp4nation Brainwavz ProAlpha is identical to the R02 in every way except the 3.5mm plug (45-degree plug identical to that on the Beta Brainwavz is used on the ProAlpha)

Accessories (4/5) Single- (3 sizes) and bi-flange silicone tips, shirt clip, and clamshell carrying case
Build Quality (4/5) Generic IEM housings used by Cyclone/Lear/VSonic but with short functional strain reliefs. Cable is identical to that of the ViSang R03 a twisted Cu-Ag alloy cord that is tough yet flexible but lacks a cable cinch and has some long-term memory character
Isolation (3.5/5) Very adequate for a ported dynamic IEM, especially with bi-flange tips
Microphonics (4/5) Slightly noticeable when worn cord-down, negligible otherwise
Comfort (4/5)) Lighter than the R03 and very unobtrusive despite the slightly larger housings. Can easily be worn cord-up or cord-down. Work best with a relatively shallow fit

Sound (7/10) Like the R03, the R02 boast a full-bodied and weighty low end with an emphasis on mid- and upper bass. The low end is very smooth and calm, completely unobtrusive until called for. The tonal balance is slightly dark, with a warmed-up midrange and treble that is devoid of sparkle. The midrange is right where it needs to be, clean and clear and with no lack of emphasis. Detail is very good for the price, though the R02 is certainly no RE0, especially in the treble. Soundstage width is quite good and seems to be one of the areas in which the R02 has the R03 beat by a very narrow margin. Depth is similarly average, though instruments are very well-separated and imaged.

The midrange transitions effortlessly into the treble becoming a bit more laid-back along the way. Treble smoothness is very impressive and extension is perfectly tolerable, though not class leading. The treble is never fatiguing harshness and sibilance are terms the R02 is not familiar with. Overall, the treble of both ViSang earphones takes a backseat to the bass and mids, though I wouldnt go so far as to call them recessed at the top. Like the R03, the R02 also surprise with their speed, which is very close to the much more expensive and very fast Monster Turbines, and natural timbre, which really puts most of the other sub-$50 earphones to shame.

As for the differences between the two ViSang models, they are minute and most likely resulting from the different acoustic properties of their respective housings. The R03 sounds a little bit thicker and more concentrated in tone, with the R02 sounding slightly more diffuse in comparison, with less immediate bass punch and more ethereal positioning. The R03 seems to place instruments with slightly more precision than the R02 but again the differences are extremely minute. I am sure there are head-fiers out there who would be able to tell the two apart without a direct comparison but I am not among them and the average consumer probably isnt either.

Value (9/10) The ViSang R02 is more than just another high bang/buck contender for the best sub-$50 IEM title. With the release of the R02, ViSang has nearly undercut their own higher-end R03 model and really taken the sub-$50 bang/buck crown from the defunct Cyclone PR1 Pro. The sonic differences between the two ViSang models are small. What it comes down to is the generic housings used on the R02 versus the excellent metal shells of the R03. The R02 housings are slightly larger in volume and look a bit bigger in the ear. There are other small differences such as the R02 being slightly susceptible to wind noise but for many users I would expect the R02 to be the better deal.

Pros: Time-tested design, solid build quality, bi-flange tips included (unlike R03), solid sound quality
Cons: Cord has a bit of memory character

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(3A24) Brainwavz M1

Details: Latest budget offering from mp4nations house brand
Current Price: $40 from mp4nation.net (MSRP: $40)
Specs: Driver: Dynamic | Imp: 32 | Sens: 110 dB | Freq: 20-20k Hz | Cable: 4.2 45°-plug
Nozzle Size: 5.5mm | Preferred tips: Generic biflanges
Wear Style: Over-the-ear or straight down

Accessories (4.5/5) - Single-flange silicone tips (3 sizes), shirt clip, and hard clamshell case
Build Quality (3.5/5) - Housings are identical to those used by the Cyclone PR1 Pro light and sturdy but lacking strain relief. The cable is identical to that of the ViSang R02/R03 a twisted Cu-Ag alloy cord that is tough yet flexible. Unlike the ViSang earphones, however, the Brainwavz are terminated with a sturdy 45-degree plug
Isolation (3.5/5) Very adequate for a ported dynamic IEM, especially with bi-flange tips
Microphonics (4/5) - Slightly noticeable when worn cord-down but wearing them over-the-ear is easy and a shirt clip is included
Comfort (4/5) Lighter than the R03/M2 and very unobtrusive despite the slightly larger housings. Can easily be worn cord-up or cord-down. Work best with a relatively shallow fit

Sound (7.25/10) The sound of the Brainwavz M1 builds on the shared sound signature of the ViSang R03 and R02, which Ive already reviewed at length. The 32 impedance of the M1 seems to be the major change from the R03/R02 specs. In my original R03 review I recommended using them with an inline impedance adapter for better balance and more even spatial positioning, which is exactly what mp4nation has done with the M1. Aside from needing a bit of extra volume to achieve the same SPL as the R02/R03, the most noticeable thing about the sound of the M1 is that the bass is rather underemphasized compared to the ViSang earphones. They are by no means bass-light but the lack of as great of an artificial boost means that the M1 lacks the bass impact and extension of the R02/R03. The nature of the low end is more punchy and less boomy than with the R03/R02, though the difference is small. The R03/R02 are simply a little more powerful and immediate when it comes to reproducing bass, especially hard bass on rap and D&B tracks. The M1 is more laid back, more balanced. Vocals are placed a bit farther back and so are the drums, which is good in a way drums tend to step out of line with the R03/R02. However, the treble is also slightly less sparkly despite the fact that the R03/R02 are nearly devoid of sparkle to start with. Still, the more laid-back presentation at the bottom does make the M1 sound more balanced.

The midrange is similar between the three. Smooth and non-fatiguing, it allows for a mellow but engaging listening experience. The R03 sounds a bit thicker than the R02/M1 and both ViSang earphones are warmer than the M1. In terms off presentation, the M1 has a wider left-right soundstage but a smaller range of depth (meaning it doesn't convey intimacy quite as well as the R02/R03). Distance is conveyed properly but I don't think the imaging is as good as the R03 closer to the more ethereal positioning of the R02 but less intimate and a bit less accurate.

Value (9.5/10) The Brainwavz M1 are another very strong contender for the bang/buck crown. Like the ViSang R02, the M1s are a steal at the $40 mp4nation plans to ask for them. They are neither better nor worse than the similarly-priced ViSang R02 simply different. The slightly more balanced signature is not as heavy-hitting as the ViSang earphones and Brainwavz M2 tend to be. The warmth of the earphones is reduced and some of the thickness is gone but the soundstage is more evenly spaced and distance is relayed quite well. The lack of a strain relief is slightly disheartening but the cable is extremely solid and the new 45-degree plug is excellent. Comfort, isolation, and microphonics are all what Ive come to expect from earphones of this caliber. Listening to the M1 makes it perfectly clear to me that we are moving in the right direction and any earphone that makes me feel this way is well-worth my hard-earned money.

Pros: Class-leading sound quality, great all-around usability
Cons: Cord has a bit of memory character, no strain reliefs on cable entry

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Op woensdag 16 februari 2011 18:42 schreef Iemand91 het volgende:
Nadeel aan de mechanische horloges: na een nacht op het nachtkastje staan ze stil.
Is bewogen tot iets van 01:30 - 02:00 uur en vanmorgen (oke, vanmiddag) stond ie stil op 5:30 uur.

Blijft wel gaaf om te zien though...

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Op woensdag 16 februari 2011 18:42 schreef Iemand91 het volgende:
Nadeel aan de mechanische horloges: na een nacht op het nachtkastje staan ze stil.
Is bewogen tot iets van 01:30 - 02:00 uur en vanmorgen (oke, vanmiddag) stond ie stil op 5:30 uur.

Blijft wel gaaf om te zien though...

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Op woensdag 16 februari 2011 18:42 schreef Iemand91 het volgende:
Nadeel aan de mechanische horloges: na een nacht op het nachtkastje staan ze stil.
Is bewogen tot iets van 01:30 - 02:00 uur en vanmorgen (oke, vanmiddag) stond ie stil op 5:30 uur.

Blijft wel gaaf om te zien though...