[luedriver]

@luedriver no reason to get asura 2 over cygnus unless you prefer the VE style shell, asura should be $20-30 less

in aud they are both about $100 comparing cygnus from penonaudio and asura from veclan
 
I don't favor the mx500 shell, but maybe the audio signature of ve could tip the favor, that is why I asked for suggestions, but I feel the cygnus could be better, only from just what I have read so far,
 
better is relative so I listed what I intend to use them for, movies, video games, ost (original sound tracks of video games) and other instrumental and/or electronic music

 

[vapman]

in aud they are both about $100 comparing cygnus from penonaudio and asura from veclan

I don't favor the mx500 shell, but maybe the audio signature of ve could tip the favor, that is why I asked for suggestions, but I feel the cygnus could be better, only from just what I have read so far,

better is relative so I listed what I intend to use them for, movies, video games, ost (original sound tracks of video games) and other instrumental and/or electronic music

If they are the same price in the end to you that makes the cygnus even more of a no brainer. The asura just isn't good enough to stand up to any competition over $50usd.

 

[Tayyab Pirzada]

  in aud they are both about $100 comparing cygnus from penonaudio and asura from veclan
 
I don't favor the mx500 shell, but maybe the audio signature of ve could tip the favor, that is why I asked for suggestions, but I feel the cygnus could be better, only from just what I have read so far,
 
better is relative so I listed what I intend to use them for, movies, video games, ost (original sound tracks of video games) and other instrumental and/or electronic music

Cygnus is better

 

[luedriver]

is penonaudio a good place to order them from?
 
I read it is better to order them direct from shozy, or is this because I found 3 sellers on aliexpress that sell them a bit cheaper?

 

[audio123]

  is penonaudio a good place to order them from?
 
I read it is better to order them direct from shozy, or is this because I found 3 sellers on aliexpress that sell them a bit cheaper?

penon is reputable
top notch customer service

 

[AudioNewbi3]

  Foams anyone?  

 

How are the 500Ohms?
What are your initial impressions of them?

 

[AudioNewbi3]

  is penonaudio a good place to order them from?
 
I read it is better to order them direct from shozy, or is this because I found 3 sellers on aliexpress that sell them a bit cheaper?

bought mine from penon too!

 

[GermanGuy]

Penon Audio is by far my preferred seller, great guys, product range, customer service!

 

[mochill]

in aud they are both about $100 comparing cygnus from penonaudio and asura from veclan

I don't favor the mx500 shell, but maybe the audio signature of ve could tip the favor, that is why I asked for suggestions, but I feel the cygnus could be better, only from just what I have read so far,

better is relative so I listed what I intend to use them for, movies, video games, ost (original sound tracks of video games) and other instrumental and/or electronic music

If they are the same price in the end to you that makes the cygnus even more of a no brainer. The asura just isn't good enough to stand up to any competition over $50usd.

have you heard it???

 

[vapman]

Believe it or not, I have never bought from Penon. I always pick the cheapest I find on Aliexpress and then ask for the head-fi discount to get another $5 or so off. As long as you don't pick an untrusted/sketchy seller with sub 95% positive feedback you'll be fine.

 

[sharkz]

How does this Head-fi discount work? Does it only work with certain sellers?

 

[vapman]

How does this Head-fi discount work? Does it only work with certain sellers?

Most people here use the same sellers who are known to give discounts to head-fi members. Sometimes I try a new store and do the same thing and they say to mention here that they will offer a discount to any head-fi member. You place your order but don't pay immediately, you cancel at the payment page then can go back to your order and message the seller there. I just say I'm vapman from head-fi and can I have a discounted price please. Wait for adjustment, you'll get an email when they set the price for you, then go and pay.

Don't say you're vapman or i'll get angry >:[

 

[sharkz]

I'm going to have to try that in the future. My recent Aliexpress order was for like 10 cents over the balance I had left on a gift credit card I was trying to use up. I wound up having to use a dormant card I really didn't want to which was a bummer. I think some more earbuds over 32 ohms are in my near future though. I'm still going back and forth on the Cayin N5 or Shanling M5, but one of those two will be joining my stable shortly.

 

[vapman]

Oh any seller would adjust your price 10 cents if that was a problematic amount keeping you from ordering. Seeing how readily they'll take off $3-5 for you being a Head-Fi member, I can't imagine 10 cents being an issue

so remember that next time you're trying to stretch out a gift card and don't wanna explain a 10 cent charge to your bank!

 

[Makahl]

Can someone help me find the "MoonDrop (水月雨） VX Pro" on Aliexpress? I've found it on TaoBao, although I haven't any idea how to purchase from taobao...  I'm searching for a good analytical earbud <$100 and VX Pro looks a good deal.