[Ohmboy]

@RikudouGoku all safely aboard the barge thank you sir

 

[ksb643]

@RikudouGoku all safely aboard the barge thank you sir

I have that same cable on my GR2. It's so good.

 

[Ohmboy]

I have that same cable on my GR2. It's so good.

It is no tangles, no microphonic’s, sounds good and looks dope

 

[baskingshark]

The Rikubuds Alter Rider 3 is a special neutral set, with top-notch technicalities and great timbre. It does most areas well and qualifies as a TOTL earbud.

https://www.head-fi.org/.../rikubuds-alter.../reviews...

Pros:
Generous accessories
Well-designed ergonomics and comfort
Solid build
Organic timbre
Neutral tonality, well balanced
Matches most music genres well
Top-notch technical chops
Fast and clean bass with superb texturing


Cons:
Fixed cable
Not for bassheads

 

[Ohmboy]

 

[paulwasabii]

 

[Rackhour]

Prospective customer here. Which of the Gen 1 tuning would be the most suitable for listening while commuting - mix of walking and public transit? To be more specific, the most optimal tuning that would let me hear the most of my music without raising my volume to unsafe levels? I ask based on this comment.

 

[RikudouGoku]

Prospective customer here. Which of the Gen 1 tuning would be the most suitable for listening while commuting - mix of walking and public transit? To be more specific, the most optimal tuning that would let me hear the most of my music without raising my volume to unsafe levels? I ask based on this comment.

You want the bassiest tuning then, which in Gen 1 is Berserker 1.


Although tbh, I would NOT recommend ANY earbud if you want to use it outside if volume safety is a high priority, buds simply just does not have any isolation in comparison to iems, that is the reason why you lose a lot of the bass frequencies with buds.

 

[WoodyLuvr]

Prospective customer here. Which of the Gen 1 tuning would be the most suitable for listening while commuting - mix of walking and public transit? To be more specific, the most optimal tuning that would let me hear the most of my music without raising my volume to unsafe levels? I ask based on this comment.

You want the bassiest tuning then, which in Gen 1 is Berserker 1.


Although tbh, I would NOT recommend ANY earbud if you want to use it outside if volume safety is a high priority, buds simply just does not have any isolation in comparison to iems, that is the reason why you lose a lot of the bass frequencies with buds.

Very well put. Riku beat me to the punch! Totally concur flatheads (earbuds) are not made for commuting and mobile applications in noisy environments.

 

[WoodyLuvr]

RikuBuds by @RikudouGoku
IG: https://www.instagram.com/rikubuds/
Google Docs: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...zTm4ei7HEfP8AI1zxswrMw2ho/edit#gid=1235592562
Discord: https://discord.gg/Mdehmahj
Website: https://rikubuds.com/

RikuBuds Timeline @ WoodyLuvr's Flathead Timeline

2022 - GEN 1 & GEN 2

• RikuBuds Alter Archer 1; 64ΩWG (MX500 shell type)
• RikuBuds Alter Rider 1; 32ΩBio (19-21 Black Dot; MX500 shell type)
• RikuBuds Archer 1; 32ΩBG N52 (MX500 shell type)
• RikuBuds Assassin 2; 32ΩFostex (Valphonics Val39 custom-made shell)
• RikuBuds Berserker 1; 32ΩTiComp (19-21 Red Dot; MX500 shell type)
• RikuBuds Berserker 2; 32ΩTiComp (19-21 Red Dot; Valphonics Val39 custom-made shell)
• RikuBuds Grand Alter Saber 2; 80ΩPET (Light Blue PET; Valphonics Val39 custom-made shell)
• RikuBuds Grand Archer 1; 68ΩGraphene (MX500 shell type)
• RikuBuds Grand Berserker 2; 300ΩDLC (Valphonics Val39 custom-made shell)
• RikuBuds Grand Rider 1; 130ΩBery (MX500 shell type)
• RikuBuds Grand Rider 2; 32ΩRG (Valphonics Val39 custom-made shell)
• RikuBuds Grand Saber 2; 150ΩBG (Valphonics Val39 custom-made shell)
• RikuBuds Lancer 1; 150ΩBG (MX500 shell type)
• RikuBuds Rider 1; 32ΩBG N52 (MX500 shell type)
• RikuBuds Saber 1; 32ΩTiComp (19-21 Red Dot; MX500 shell type)

2023 - GEN 3

• RikuBuds Alter Rider 3; 32ΩTi (RG39 shell type)
• RikuBuds Saber 3; 64ΩPET&LCP (RG39 shell type)

 

[Rackhour]

You want the bassiest tuning then, which in Gen 1 is Berserker 1.


Although tbh, I would NOT recommend ANY earbud if you want to use it outside if volume safety is a high priority, buds simply just does not have any isolation in comparison to iems, that is the reason why you lose a lot of the bass frequencies with buds.

I understand that, and actually re-experienced this firsthand with a Yincrow X6 fairly recently.

But I asked for two reasons. One is that the earbuds being open means I can still maintain situational awareness. Even when I wear AirPods Pro, I still get some interference from the outside world. Obviously less than open backs, but my point is that being outdoors will automatically compromise the sound anyway regardless of gear, especially since I am always aware of my volume level.

The second reason is aesthetics and nostalgia. I’m old enough to remember a time when IEMs were not mainstream. And I like the shade of red you have on your website for Gen 1 buds. I think it will look very good with a red iPod Shuffle. Silly, I know.

 

[RikudouGoku]

I understand that, and actually re-experienced this firsthand with a Yincrow X6 fairly recently.

But I asked for two reasons. One is that the earbuds being open means I can still maintain situational awareness. Even when I wear AirPods Pro, I still get some interference from the outside world. Obviously less than open backs, but my point is that being outdoors will automatically compromise the sound anyway regardless of gear, especially since I am always aware of my volume level.

As long as you are aware of it that is fine.

The second reason is aesthetics and nostalgia. I’m old enough to remember a time when IEMs were not mainstream. And I like the shade of red you have on your website for Gen 1 buds. I think it will look very good with a red iPod Shuffle. Silly, I know.

You can pick the shell and cable color yourself among those shown in my website. Although stock is very low for most of the gen 1 and 2 colors as the focus is on gen 3 now.

 

[ttorbic]

RikuBuds by @RikudouGoku
IG: https://www.instagram.com/rikubuds/
Google Docs: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...zTm4ei7HEfP8AI1zxswrMw2ho/edit#gid=1235592562
Discord: https://discord.gg/Mdehmahj
Website: https://rikubuds.com/

RikuBuds Timeline @ WoodyLuvr's Flathead Timeline

2022 - GEN 1 & GEN 2

• RikuBuds Alter Archer 1; 64ΩWG (MX500 shell type)
• RikuBuds Alter Rider 1; 32ΩBio (19-21 Black Dot; MX500 shell type)
• RikuBuds Archer 1; 32ΩBG N52 (MX500 shell type)
• RikuBuds Assassin 2; 32ΩFostex (Valphonics Val39 custom-made shell)
• RikuBuds Berserker 1; 32ΩTiComp (19-21 Red Dot; MX500 shell type)
• RikuBuds Berserker 2; 32ΩTiComp (19-21 Red Dot; Valphonics Val39 custom-made shell)
• RikuBuds Grand Alter Saber 2; 80ΩPET (Light Blue PET; Valphonics Val39 custom-made shell)
• RikuBuds Grand Archer 1; 68ΩGraphene (MX500 shell type)
• RikuBuds Grand Berserker 2; 300ΩDLC (Valphonics Val39 custom-made shell)
• RikuBuds Grand Rider 1; 130ΩBery (MX500 shell type)
• RikuBuds Grand Rider 2; 32ΩRG (Valphonics Val39 custom-made shell)
• RikuBuds Grand Saber 2; 150ΩBG (Valphonics Val39 custom-made shell)
• RikuBuds Lancer 1; 150ΩBG (MX500 shell type)
• RikuBuds Rider 1; 32ΩBG N52 (MX500 shell type)
• RikuBuds Saber 1; 32ΩTiComp (19-21 Red Dot; MX500 shell type)

2023 - GEN 3

• RikuBuds Alter Rider 3; 32ΩTi (RG39 shell type)
• RikuBuds Saber 3; 64ΩPET&LCP (RG39 shell type)

Nice! What's the sound signature for Saber 3? @RikudouGoku

 

[RikudouGoku]

Nice! What's the sound signature for Saber 3? @RikudouGoku

Not finalized yet but currently more upper-mids, less treble and more bass than the Alter Rider 3. Its closer to my usual house tuning.

 

[Buckeyedentite]

I just got the Grand Berserker 2 and it came with black foams and blue foams. Is there any sonic difference between those foams, or are they just different colors? Thanks for any help!