Yuin PK2

Ever had your inner ear tickled raw by ear canal headphones? Well, Chinese audio manufacturer Yuin's new line of earbuds have arrived to rescue iPod / Mp3 /laptop-PC listeners tired of the deeply invasive in-ear canal headphone (ECH) design. The PK-2 models occupy the mid-priced slot within their PK earbud series. Expect impressive sound quality previously unequaled in the earbud category at anywhere near the price. Thankfully, the less fastidious, easy fit of the typical earbud style remains intact but unlike other earbuds on the market, the sound quality here is easily head & shoulders above most earbuds we've heard and about equal to many low-priced ECHs. The PK-2's detailed treble range extension and its solidly balanced bass response easily outshines the cheapo earbuds found at big box stores or at the Apple shop. Don't expect too much in the way of ambient noise-blocking when compared to deep-fitting ECHs but if great sound -- not great isolation -- is your driving factor these will put a gigantically pleased smile on your nice n' comfy head.

The Yuins PK2 come with a selection of thin foam mesh earpads: 2 pairs with the hole-in-the middle style and one pair without the hole. The PK-2 features a newly redesigned 4ft long 'Y' type cable. As with the other Yuin earbuds, the PK-2 comes only in a black matte color. A grey wood-panel little gift box contains the PK-2 and all assorted goodies like a gold-plated 1/4" plug adaptor. The PK-2's 20-20,000Hz audio response matches that of nearly all ECH designs except for upscale ultra high-end ECHs. The Yuin product warranty is serviced exclusively through Head-Direct USA.

And one more thing: the PK2's booklet and instructions are all in Chinese so good luck with that.