Officially reached my flathead endgame!
I think I’ve finally hit my flathead earbud endgame with the Yincrow Buffalo and the Yuin PKE. The Buffalo's original cable actually had a QC issue, so I had to swap it out. Little did I know, that stock cable was completely holding them back. After changing the cable, the highs became way more balanced and cleaned up that muddy warmth. It's crazy how much better they sound now.
On the flip side, the Yuin PKE is hands down the most comfortable flathead I’ve ever thrown in my ears. They literally fit like a glove. Sound-wise, they are super balanced with a really satisfying bass thump that handles basically any genre I throw at them. The only real downsides are the steep price tag and the fixed cable, which is a bummer. I wish they would have released a 4.4mm version too.
What I absolutely love about both of these pairs is the massive soundstage. They just sound huge. Honestly, I'm completely set for now, but if I ever decide to gamble on another TOTL earbud down the road, I think I'll give Pislo a shot.