Redmi Buds Play slight tip mod…

 

I used some wide-bore KZ Castor tips which I trimmed down to fit the Redmi Play. Even made a small hole for a port that would have been shrouded (visible in the picture). I used a retractable tip pen -one that wasn’t rounded off. It cut thru the silicone easily with pressure and twisting.

Sounds good and was cheap, just 45RM. I heard there were cheaper prices: 38RM, way back then. Feels odd when your best buds are circa $10. I wouldn't have thunk. And the watch I wear most often is a 170RM CBP Casio.

I recently compared 5 earphones:

1. KZ ZST
2. KZ Castor
3. KZ EDX Pro
4. Shure 112
5. Fiio FF1

The source was a record player (vinyl, 45 rpm) classical music recording. The ZST performed well. The Castor was soft and a bit tight. The EDX Pro was melodious but sounded too free / uncontrolled. The 112 was flat and therefore not lively. The FF1 was pretty good but not for noisy environments as they are open design.

I finally finished chapter 6 of SDU. Posted it here on DogBlots just now. After lunch, will be heading out on a torture walk. Dad is supposed to buy it. While Mom has her hospital appointment. Might as well start on chp 7 now. In it, we see a different Derek. One who fights power with wisdom. He becomes a MacGyver of sorts. But in the end, just before chapter 8, Derek lies dying. Will he really pass away so soon?

1. Words of the wise

Derek grows smarter 

2. Johore!

He finds friends in high places 

3. Politicos, faith

They discuss faith versus politics (the chart stg1 / st2) 

4. A new future

Hopes of freedom

5. War

The ME war flares up

6. Final battle

Hoag decides to take down Derek, now a local leader

7. Talk of the town

He achieves hero status, fighting off the powerful Americans just with cleverness

8. They all fall asleep

Derek is overpowered and critically wounded

... 

Almost time to go on my walk. Lotsa gullible kids raised by William in a mad frenzy to feel good / safe / etc. This happened after he committed some bad mind crimes. I actually wasn't there when it happened so I can't confirm, but definitely, now he can't stop feeling threatened.

Saved some money by using some old peripherals for my Fedora rig. A bit late to go on a long walk. May just do a round of the park. Wear my running shoes, circa 4pm. Was lazy to head to the park so I did a round of our block instead. I ran breakneck and was a wee bit out of breath at the end. Took me 3 minutes to recover fully. Feeling fitter. Mind feels clear.