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Truly, A Top Earbud!
Posted by omahapianist on 2011-03-26Posted on Yuin PK2
Recommend Product: Yes
Pros: Dynamic, Great Soundstage, Warm, Just Enough Detail, Supremely Balanced
Cons: Design Is Ordinary, No Clip To Secure Cable To Clothing
First things first. Why do most people complain about the bass not being boomy or ultra low in these buds? I don't think Yuin had that in mind when designing them (or the PK1's). And besides, it's about balance. The bass, mid-range, and treble all work well together with no one frequency jumping out of line to make itself known. With these buds, the bass is meant to be LISTENED to, not felt or vibrating your eardrums. There are other brands on the market that can bang your skull with deep bass but it's not natural in most cases. The bass IS there in the PK2's - tight, controlled, and very musical, just like the midrange. Throw in a warm and detailed treble (with no etch or shrillness ) and you have, in my opinion, the world's greatest earbud for under $100.00. True musicality with just enough audiophile qualities to please even some of the most discriminating "sound lovers". End of story.
They do sound wonderful plugged directly into a portable unit but the quality of the sound goes up a notch or two when plugged directly into a headphone amp. Or, if you're like me who also uses the PK2's in a computer-based system, a headphone amp/DAC can really bring out the quality of the sound. And it's not always a subtle difference.
Overall, if I have to describe the sound of these uber-buds, I would say they have a tube-like sound that musical and warm but not lushy, romanticized, or sugary. Having said that, I have not heard the PK1's and that may be a purchase for me in the near future but if you don't want to spend a lot of money and want something that will definitely sound better than your included-in-the-package earbuds, the PK2's are a clear choice.
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We'll See if They Last...
Posted by skookie5 from San Francisco, CA on 2010-12-29Posted on Yuin PK2
Recommend Product: Yes
Pros: Great Highs and Lows, Soundstage, Comfy/Fit Well
Cons: Low Base, Okay Voice, Pricey
After reading countless reviews, I decided to make this purchase. This had been largely warranted by a need to replace my stock Apple Earbuds - so I decided to splurge a bit. Listening to the buds now there is a laundry list of pros and cons - the former far outweighing the cons. To start, bass is definitely lacking. But while this may be true, the soundstage is vivid and intense. It is the clear that these were suited for rock bands like Journey or Muse who construct multi-levels epics that are a bit less focused on a singer's voice. That is where these headphones get a 3 out of 5- voices come through pretty well but Rap sounds decidedly 'meh'. They are very comfy and come with a variety of earbud pads that fit on the headphone perfectly. As many reviewers have noted they are simple but elegant- great yet unassuming (you could never guess the 80 dollar price tag without listening to them). Finally, I noticed allot of people seem to be getting upset since they tend to break after varying amounts of time. But these are earbuds- its just how they are. Considering earbuds get the most worn of all headphones they are inherently more likely to break. That's my 2 cents, and honestly if are looking for an earbud with lush highs and lows (and trust me this is the best and only earbud for the job), you would DEFINITELY not regret a purchase. I guess I'll have to see if they'll last for me...
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Overrated Not worth the cost
Posted by Kusinagi from Ireland on 2010-12-04Posted on Yuin PK2
Recommend Product: No
Pros: Comfortable and portable
Cons: narrow, undetailed, tinny sound, overpriced
I was looking for good sounding, portable and comfortable headphones for use while commuting to college on the train. I find in ear headphones uncomfortable and any over ear headphones are a bit too bulky and garish for my purpose. So I thought the PK2 would be a good fit. How very wrong I was! The sound is rubbish for a headphone of this price, the Koss KSC75 is better in all respects at 1/4 of the price. If this is the best un-amped earbud then all earbuds are sh#@!!
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Love these earbuds!!!
Posted by TJK56 from Chicago on 2010-09-21Posted on Yuin PK2
Recommend Product: Yes
Pros: Accurate, precise
Cons: No low bass
I originally reviewed these and said that I liked them, but that they had no low bass. Its true, they have almost no low bass, but after owning them for 2 weeks, I have to say that I love these things. I was a Grado fan and I own SR80's and IGRADO's. Im selling the SR80's now and Ill probably keep the IGRADOS, but Ill rarely use them. When I directly compare them against these little Yuins, the Yuins just sound better. I do miss the bass somewhat, but with the Yuins, my music is more musical.
The bass isnt very deep, but it IS tight. Love em!
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I like them a lot
Posted by Brutus B. from Washington DC on 2010-07-22Posted on Yuin PK2
Recommend Product: Yes
Pros: sound quality, comfortable
Cons: bass, durability
I picked these up to replace the stock Apple earbuds for my iPod. I'm no audiophile, but I like my music to sound good. I'd never heard of Yuin, but based on the product review here I pulled the trigger.
I have not been disappointed. I've have them for 8 months and have really enjoyed them. The bass does not boom, but I think there is enough bass not to detract from the texture of the music. The sound is bright and full, and you can really hear the crappyness of the stock Apple's once you hear these.
My main beef with these is construction quaility. Recently the left ear quit working unless I twisted the plug just right. This was no good for on the go listening. I had my brother-in-law solder on a new Radioshack plug, but it's still a little touchy. For 80 bucks I would have hoped the plug would have lasted longer.
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Very well-balanced sound
Posted by Perdido34 from Ohio on 2010-05-23Posted on Yuin PK2
Recommend Product: Yes
Pros: sufficient bass, clear and detailed treble, comfortable
Cons: little noise isolation
These replaced the earbuds that Apple supplied with my ipod touch 3G. By comparison, they have tighter bass, MUCH less distorted midrange, and smooth highs. If you want noise isolation for your portable player, buy an in-ear monitor; otherwise, these provide excellent reproduction.
I tried Etymotic ER4p before buying these, but their fit was extremely uncomfortable. The Yuins are the same size and shape as the Apple earbuds, so they will fit the same way. They come with a little round canister for easy storage and transport.
The Yuins come with thin, soft foam "donuts" that you must stretch over each earpiece--dexterity is required. These partially cover the drivers, like speaker grilles, and they smooth out the highs (I tried the Yuins without them, too).
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Great alternative to an in ear monitor
Posted by nonsupremous from Oklahoma on 2010-05-21Posted on Yuin PK2
Recommend Product: Yes
Pros: Big soundstage, solid highs, solid mids, very easy to drive
Cons: Bass
If you're like me and you have finally got sick of an IEM packing ear wax further into your ears, thus taking away from your listening enjoyment, then the PK2's are for you!
I bought these several months ago and have logged a great deal of hours since. I had always enjoyed the sound of IEM's, but the constant compaction of wax made me finally put the IEM's up for good. I went through more than a dozen cheap earbuds before I finally took a leap with these. I just didn't figure an earbud should run 80 bucks.
These earbuds have very nice highs, sparkly but not bright IMO. They don't overkill at all.
Mids are great with these also. Vocals come through strong and clear and are never overpowered by any other part of the musical spectrum.
Bass is my biggest complaint with these. While the bass is tight and certainly present, it really lags behind the rest of the sound. Sometimes that can leave your music sounding a little bit hollow. I am a person who likes bass quite a bit, so this took some time getting used to. If you happen to use a Walkman as your choice of players, I'd recommend putting your clear bass setting on +3. But it is something that I have gotten used to and overlooked because the rest of the sound is just really great.
Now to my favorite part of these little buds, The soundstage. Still to this day I am shocked at the size of the soundstage. There are times when I truly feel like I have a full size headphone on my head. I find this to be an amazing feat of workmanship considering the fact that these are an earbud. Instrument placement is good, not amazing, but really good.
Overall, I'd say if you are sick of shoving nozzles down into your ear canal and you can get past the lack of bass, do invest in the Yuin PK2. It's really been one of the best 80 dollars I have spent.
One final note. I have never measured so I'm not totally sure, but it seems to me that the earbud on the PK2 is just slightly bigger than the PK1. They fit fine, but when I wear my PK1, it just seems to fit in easier.
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awesome
Posted by thy756 from Ontario, Canada on 2010-02-28Posted on Yuin PK2
Recommend Product: Yes
Pros: fit/comfort, sq, design
Cons: durability
It only took 2 days to get here(to canada) that is by far the fastest delivery I've ever had. So after 3 days I have to say I'm impressed. After I made my order I was really not sure these headphones would live up to all the hype I read about them, but I really like them.
I'm no audiophile(perhaps a budding one) so maybe if your used to top quality headphones you might not be as impressed(then you probably woudn't be reading this though either), but if your used to any stock earbuds these will destroy them. They do lack a little bass, as others have mentioned, but it's not like they have none; If you want lot's of bass, I wouldn't get these, however for what I listen to, mostly heavy rock, bands like thrice, brand new, metallica, tool, they sound great, they also sound really good with Pink Floyd, and the first time I played Green Day with them I was like 'wow'.
As far as the design goes, some people say they are plain, and I guess they are , but I quite like the design. I'd prefer them in white but I do like the design, they have this curved/contoured shape that make them nice to hold. It's hard to explain, but it basically just ensures they won't slip out of your hand, and feels cool to hold.
I'm using them with my mp3 player and my laptop, without an amp and they are just great. These are the best ear buds I have ever heard. I can't comment on durability yet, obviously(therefore ignore my star rating on this below), but If they last I'll definitely be getting another pair. I tend to go through headhphones about every 3 months. If these last the same I would say I probably can't justify getting another pair, but assuming they last longer, it's a no brainer. I hope they last.
*EDIT* it's been 2..5 months now and today the left ear went. Same thing that always happens, the connector at the end...currently the left bud will come on if I fiddle with it and hold it in postion when I find the sweet spot, but I'm sure like the others it be completely dead in a few days. A huge disappointment. I've been extremely careful with them compared to other buds I've used and was sure they would last, but seems I was wrong.
Despite this I still love these buds and would still recommend them.
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Earbuds that sound like big cans!
Posted by kokeshi from Las Vegas, NV on 2010-02-10Posted on Yuin PK2
Recommend Product: Yes
Pros: Very comfortable, Great sound
Cons: None
These have really lived up to their reputation. They are incredibly comfortable- like you are wearing nothing on your ears! The sound is so good, they even have crisper bass than some bigger headphones. These are definitely highly recommended!
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full size headphone in an earbud disguise
Posted by plonter from israel on 2010-01-27Posted on Yuin PK2
Recommend Product: Yes
Pros: amazing sound,comfortable,excellent value
Cons: zero isolation
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I can definitely say that the PK2 are one of the best purchases I have ever made,and probably the best in the portable zone.
I just love them so much. the sound is very audiophilic in all the spectrum...in fact,they are very much close in sound to the full sized HD650 in my honest opinion.
I generally listen to them plugged in to my portable player, and they simply sound spectacular.
I know I am maybe too excited,but they truly deserve it. I have them for 3 years and I am still amazed every time I listen to them. boy! these little things can sound like a full size headphone. I have'nt managed to find even one fault with them so far. the bass is well extended and the highs are very smooth and don't have the slightest harshness. they are truly HI-FI earphones because they represents the original recording very well.
at the beginning I was really uncomfortable with in ear earphones (shure se420,530) and was looking for a nice earbud replacement, and I found them here at headroom. I was really impressed by the review in headroom's site but I didn't expect them to be so good. they are excellent value for their price.
I can keep talking about them without end,but for everyone who is looking for a really great sound ,and don't care much about isolation, these are very recommended by me.
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Excellent Earbuds, What a Pleasure
Posted by Mrs. Mom from Seattle, WA on 2010-01-19Posted on Yuin PK2
Recommend Product: Yes
Pros: good quality sound, good fit
Cons: low base, short cord,
I ordered these after reading other reviews and I'm very happy. The sound is crisp, strong mids, clear highs. I wish the base was stronger, but it's great for listening to my classical guitar music, because I hear all the licks clearly. Compared to the earduds that come with the IPOD, these make listening to my music a pleasure.
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a excellent sound quality
Posted by listener from HK on 2010-01-18Posted on Yuin PK2
Recommend Product: Yes
Pros: top of sound at this price
Cons: poor outlooking
it is a best earbud in the world maybe...
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Fantastic earbuds
Posted by Andrew from Lund, Sweden on 2010-01-18Posted on Yuin PK2
Recommend Product: Yes
Pros:
Cons:
These earbuds are a bargain. They look like any earbud but sound better than any other I have tried.
Unpacking them is a leasure as they are placed inside two (!) very nice small, crafted wooden containers. Looks more like they would hold a valuable gem...
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Exactly What I Expected
Posted by Lamont from New York, NY on 2010-01-17Posted on Yuin PK2
Recommend Product: Yes
Pros: Good sq for price, comfortable, durable
Cons: Should have came with a cord extension
I was really impressed with the PK2 as soon as I received them. The packaging is very interesting and they come with a nice tin.
Also- I ordered them after reading other reviews saying they are not very durable. However, Yuin must have changed their production or maybe those people had duds because these feel rock solid. The cable is made out of a thicker rubber (the type that doesn't easily tangle) so this is a huge plus for me. The cable is quite short (1m I belive) which is very nice when you want to plug them into an mp3 player that's in your jean or chest pocket. The one thing I think Yuin should have done is to include a extension. Not a major issue, but worth noting.
The design looks like it's straight from the 80's. Despite the bland look, I don't really consider this to be a con because once they are in your ears they are very low profile and sleek looking. Also, I'm sure they would attract less thieves than other flashier chromed-out buds. They are very comfortable. I wear them at work and forget they are on for hours at a time.
I'm no audiophile, but the sound quality is really great on these. Nice crisp bass, strong mids and clear highs. They aren't as detailed as my Grado 325i's (obviously) but still perform well considering they are sub-$100. The PK2's warm up after about 10 hours of break-in so I recommend you leave them plugged in overnight with various types of music (techno, rock, rap, classical).
Lastly, a huge benefit some don't mention is the open design of these and most other ear buds. I have a pair of in-ear Westone UM2 and the sound on those is fantastic. They easily beat the PK2 when it comes to isolation, sound quality, and especially sound stage. However, there are many times when you can't have isolation. That's why I bought the PK2. For work (when I need to hear other people talking to me), walking in the street (where I need to hear traffic around me), and riding the train (so I can hear what stop it is) these offer the clear advantage of me being able to let in the outside world.
Overall I am pleased with this purchase and would definitely recommend them to a friend. Headroom also did a great job with the shipping :)
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Fantastic for when isolation isn't an option
Posted by kbergstr from Dover, DE on 2010-01-17Posted on Yuin PK2
Recommend Product: Yes
Pros: Comfortable
Cons:
I bought these because in my office I can't wear isolating ear phones-- people need to be able to get a hold of me, I need to be sure I hear when the phone rings, etc.
These little buds fit the bill perfectly. While' I'm not an uber audiophile, I don't have any complaints.
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Best bang for buck earbuds
Posted by Rei Yano from Clovis, CA on 2010-01-16Posted on Yuin PK2
Recommend Product: Yes
Pros: nice fit, amazing value, well built, great sound
Cons: short wire
I have been pleasantly surprised by these little guys. They sound amazing. Better than any earbud you can get over at apple and at a reasonable price. They are fairly comfy and are easy to store away in the little capsule that comes with the package. The only beef I have with this set of buds is that the wire is a tad on the short side. But not so short that it renders it unusable. Even if this posed a problem you could easily get some kind of extension cord.
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Very impressive.
Posted by Mr. AKG from Washington on 2010-01-16Posted on Yuin PK2
Recommend Product: Yes
Pros: Excellent sound quality.
Cons:
One of the best sounding headphone and affortable too.
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Like a portable studio headphone
Posted by Jam from Australia on 2010-01-15Posted on Yuin PK2
Recommend Product: Yes
Pros: Fantastic sound, excellent comfort, good value
Cons: Poor cable quality, quiet bass
I've never expected earbud headphones to sound any good, or to reflect any sort of accuracy in terms of sound, but the Yuin PK2 come very close. I'd describe the sound as flat, dynamic and enjoyable, there doesn't seem to be anything to not like about the quality of the sound coming out of these little earbuds. Soundstage can be a bit congested at times with louder, fuller music, but other times it can be an incredibly open and surrounding, with notes seeming to float around you.
I cannot go a day of work without these things in my ears, they are the ultimate work headphone. Easy to drive, discrete and non-leaking, they're great to hook up to a portable mp3 player and experience some unexpected hi-fi audio! I also have a set of DT880, and I'd say these little headphones show about 80% the amount of detail of a full size headphone, impressive indeed.
One complaint is the flimsy plug and easily broken cable. I had to cut the cable short and replace the plug after about a year and a half of heavy use, rolling them up and storing them in a small case. Apparently you can replace the cable, but for close to $100AU, you'd want something that lasted. This alone keeps me away from the PK1.
Overall, a great earbud, essential if you want the highest quality audio on the go. The best earbud I've ever heard.
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