Quote: Originally Posted by koven frosting on the cake: re0 has a 30-day return policy, u just need to pay return shipping, which should be $5 at most Does this hold if I buy from the Head-Direct website? If so, truly frosting on the cake. I'll make sure I let them burn-in...

I must say I'm being overwhelmed by the universal support for the RE0. Guess I have narrowed down my choices to exactly one. You guys are immensely helpful Is it possible to get the Soundmagic foam tips separately? Anywhere online?

^ Thanks for the wonderfully detailed post, sir! Hmm, even I'm wondering if it is the Etymotic sound signature that I'm really looking for in my headphones. I must say that the (inherent?) lack of bass was really off-putting to me since I first heard of them, but rest assured I'm quite sure...

Quote: Originally Posted by ljokerl ^ That pretty much describes the RE0's. They are perfectly neutral, incredibly detailed, have great clarity and crispness, and a pretty average-size soundstage for a high-end earphone. Thank you! Just what I needed. Now I can put my money...

Thanks for the heads-up, mvw2. I emphasize clarity of vocals more than anything else. For me, instruments build upon the vocals, so general clarity in the mids is a MUST. Highs must be enjoyable and not shrilly. Bass is not a huge concern, but must be crisp and tight regardless of quantity. A...

Quote: Originally Posted by grahamnp ClieOS has done a nice roundup where he compares many IEMs, amongst which the RE0. Had already checked it out. Sadly, it only confuses me more. The NE-7M is, I'm led to believe, great value for money by all counts. Trouble is, I need that...

Got it. So I'm throwing the VSonics out of the equation. So from what I can make out right now, NE-7 = RE2 < RE0. Thing is, I can't seem to nail whether I really want to pony up for the RE0 over the other two. What signifies "better"? Is it worth paying twice the amount for? Would I really...

Recently lost my bent-plug Vibe Duo (first pair of IEMs) and torn choosing between these three as my next. NuForce NE-7M - US$60 shipped HeadDirect RE0 - US$110 shipped VSonic R02ProII (ebay) - US$ 42 (!) shipped. I honestly do not know what to make of the authenticity of these, but...