Head-Direct RE-02 Review - Page 3

does anyone know how the RE-2 compares to the SCL4/e4c

So i ordered these last night. I wanted a pair of IEMs and the sound signature of the Soundmagic-PL30s I got just didn't do it for me. I'm thinking for $44 shipped it is a pretty good deal since these were considered a steal when it was $80 group buy and worth $100 retail...
I love my pk3 and sr80i's sound signature and read that these little gems sounds "grado-ish". Can't wait to get them! (probably tomorrow too since it shipped out of Flushing, NY and I live in Rochester, NY )

I like my RE2s, only complaint is the bass, the bass is nice and tight but... not enough for my taste in music. The mids and highs have excellent quality though, crisp and clear.

Got my RE2's yesterday and am already liking them a lot. Midrange is extraordinary already, bass coming along as they burn in. Using them with my Cowon D2 (with D2+firmware and BBE+ set at 1, everything else flat) and E5 (also flat, the bass boost sounds muddy) Clarity and detail are good, soundstage very good for an IEM.

really? i don't use the eq on my ipod touch...will i have to use the bass boost to make them sound like pk3s w/o EQIng?

gotcha. i will let ya know my impressions as soon as i get them and burn them in

So I got them yesterday.
Right out of the box, the phones had the standard single flange tip installed. I gave them a try and was not impressed with the sound...it was very metallic and had next to no bass. I must have not getting the right amount of seal, so I went straight for the large bi-flange tips.

Woah. There it is. The sound i was looking for. And man was it good. My last IEM was a pair of Sharp HP-MD33s and these are just on a higher level. Music separation is amazing, and i didn't feel the bass was lacking. All this was prior to any burn-in.

After a 12 hour over night burn-in, the sound is def coming together. Bass got a better and more present, but doesn't overcloud the spectrum, mids are smooth and the clarity! mmmmm . These large bi-flange tips are awesome, and provides great seal. I am genuinely satisfied.

Ok after a week of continuous usage I can safely say that the sound as improved a whole lot compared to when I first got them. The bass is just the right amount. it is NOT weak. The bi-flange tips offer great isolation too. Anyone looking for a great pair of IEMs at a great price, these are definitely it.

RE2 and E5 combo

I just purchased a pair of RE2s and a FiiO E5 from Head-Direct.com | YUIN for $50, which is a combo sale on their main website. I figured since people are checking out the review they may be interested in this deal as well, it saves em quite a bit of money.

Hmm, I didn't get an extension cord today. Neither was it with a cloth covered wire. Great cheap IEMs though

Got mine yesterday, had about 6 hours burn in and sound ok. The bass is really lacking at the moment but the sound is improving with usage. Have to say they sound amazing with classical and jazz; also vocals sound so clear.
I'll keep burning them in hoping the bass with improve and the slight tinniness will fade away. Still preferring my marshmallows so far but i have some meelectronic m9 on the way which i think will rule the roost.

I came to realize the bass was a bit lacking as well, but burn-in and comply tips improved it enough for me. The only thing I don't like is the lack of isolation on airplanes because of the semi-open design. It's making me consider the RE0, since I do really like the sound sig of the RE2.

I like how they sound, the only weakness is that they're a tad too slow for fast paced song and a double paddling kick drum sounds like farts.