Is IPOD classic able to power RE2 easily? - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

praguewatermelon · #1 (**permalink**) 01-26-2009, 06:45 AM

I've been reading reviews and threads about Head-Direct RE2, and it seems to be a very good 'phone, but I am not sure if my IPOD can power it easily. Hope someone here knows the answer

thanks!

jageur272 · #2 (**permalink**) 01-26-2009, 12:08 PM

Yes it can. The RE2 benefits from amping, but it does exceptionally without one. The RE1 and RE0 need an amp to shine.

ClieOS · #3 (**permalink**) 01-26-2009, 03:13 PM

Re2 is easy to drive, so no amping is required. You can still get away with RE0, but RE1 really need amp to shine.

killz23 · #4 (**permalink**) 05-03-2009, 07:03 PM

I tried my RE2 with Creative Zen Vision M..Somehow I didn't really like the sound produced..I don't know why though..Sounds flat..and dry....

ZoNtO · #5 (**permalink**) 05-04-2009, 08:23 AM

I had a Classic with RE2 and it drove them fine. IMO the Classic does better with warmer phones though. Or the FiiO amp like you might hear recommended.

ClieOS · #6 (**permalink**) 05-04-2009, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by killz23

I don't know why though..Sounds flat..and dry....

We like to call it analytical and clinical sounding - it is how RE2 suppose to sound like (good thing you didn't get an Etymotic). You probably want to search for a warm / musical sounding earphone.

GreatDane · #7 (**permalink**) 05-05-2009, 11:18 PM

Hey, I just received my RE2/Fiio E5 combo today. Speedy 2 day delivery time. I listen with i7/P-51, then 6G iPod/XM5...now to break them in...the RE2 has upper mid peakiness(??)

...haven't tried the E5 yet.

Roger.McMurphy · #8 (**permalink**) 05-06-2009, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ClieOS

We like to call it analytical and clinical sounding - it is how RE2 suppose to sound like [...] .

While I'm still not getting used to the very analytical sound of the RE2, I don't dislike it. It's very different from my AKGs and Sennheisers. I think that "clearness" is great with guitars.

It's bright, detailed, sparkly, different. I will make sure to give my set a few dozen hours before a final verdict.

It's different, for better and for worse.

killz23 · #9 (**permalink**) 05-07-2009, 03:49 AM

How do you like it? I think it's very very erm.."flat"...Is that how you describe it? I got mine from another forumer here..

I don't like it

haha..

killz23 · #10 (**permalink**) 05-07-2009, 03:49 AM

However, I like the E5 amp a lot though..Really lets my KSC 75 and Senn HD 212 pro shine..haha..