StumpyI found the Sennheiser MX 365 and to be incredible for the price. I was very disappointed when I received my VE Monks given all the hype.
MX 365 > Yuin PK3 > Edifier P180/P185 >>> VE Monk
TayumpeePersonally I would class the Edifer lowest of all the earbud brands I've tried. They're shallow and lack bass. I guess everyone's experience differs.
StumpyVido is just an inferior Monk. Cable, driver, everything.
Why would you get a cheaper version of something that's already cheap.
Kinda funny because the Monks are a knock-off themselves... don't knock-off a knock-off.
YakovI agree that the cable and overall build of the Vido is not as good as the Monk.
However, they have completely different sound signatures. The Monk to my ears is a little more focused on clarity, while the Vido has great bass, without sacrificing too much detail.
I run the Facebook group Earbuds Anonymous and we love the Vido over there. A lot of users replace the cable with something better. I have a few stock pairs and a few modded pairs myself.
I just love all earbuds, but the Vido will always have a special place for me.