Tips for the RE0 - Page 3

Sure, here ya go. They come in two sizes. They are denser/harder foam than the real Olives, more similar to the foam tips on soundmagic products, and I had to take a thin-nosed plier to the nozzle hole to actually get it on my Er6i, but for the price I've got nothing to complain about. Don't hesitate to contact the seller, he actually put up another set for me when requested so that I could snatch another pair.

UE Nozzle (larger)

Ety Nozzle (2.5mm)

Maybe you can find a set on co.uk as well .

My RE0 arrived this morning, and couldn't resist trying them for a quick listen. I've never use and multi-flange tips on an IEM, so I popped off the medium blacks that came on it, and put on the smaller clear multi-tips. OMG! So much clarity, so much smoothness -- details, details!!

I've also never experienced such a different effect on sound between different tips. The small clear multi-tips sound about equal to the smallest black tips, both being the best sounding, clearest for me. But the medium multi-tips and medium blacks really muffle the sound. They must be getting pinched going into my ear canal and blocking the sound. And the medium blacks are next to impossible to get on. I have T400s at home to try tonight.

The mid range is a bit prominent for me, but I will let these sit and burn for 2-3 days and see how they settle in. I will compare them a bit to the NE-7M tonight.

A question about mounting the T-400s. They only seem to mount up to -- but not over -- the metal ring at the bass of the nozzle. Is this correct? It results in the tip sticking out enough to close up and muzzle or compromise the sound output when in ear. If they are supposed to mount over the metal ring (and all the way to the bass of the nozzle) any tips on how to do so without damaging the nozzle or ruining the tips? Does the inner tube need to be stretched first? And once on over the ring how difficult are they to get off?

Thanks.

They don't go over the ring and a lot of people agree that comply tips hurt the sound of the RE0s.

Completely agree. Bought some T400's just to test it out w/ the RE0's, absolutely hated how they muffled the sound.

The short bi-flanges are perfect for me, I love my RE0's more and more everyday

Hmmm, ok thanks. The T-400s were recommended by some upthread. Oh well...

These sound pretty good right out of the box with the medium silicon buds, but I'll give the short bi-flanges a go.

OK i have an awesome mod for the RE0, which increases soundstage/airyness/width and slightly enhances the sq and deepness of bass.... here it is-- -decore a T400 comply foam tip ( basically rip off the foam off the entire comply tip si you just have the rubber ring inside) -apply/attach the core to the RE0 -attach the small RE0 biflange onto the core and thats it!

LOL

 

I have an extra pair of complys for that experiment. I usually use the stock single-flange tips - they give the best sound overall. Sony hybrids are very similar in sound but I haven't tried them again.

I've never liked Complys and I don't like how much brighter RE0 gets with the double-flange tips.

The meelec M11 tip set fits the RE0. Its biflange tips are slightly smaller and softer than the originals. The tip set also includes a tri flange and a couple is different single flange tips

The meelec M11 tip set fits the RE0. Its biflange tips are slightly smaller and softer than the originals. The tip set also includes a tri flange and a couple is different single flange tips

I'm planning on using the bi-flanged tips of the RE0 with my monster turbines once they arrive at my house. Has anyone tried this before?

Here's my order of preference so far (mainly to bring out the bass):

 

1. Shure olives with comply inner core

2. Premium zune ear phone tips (better bass than the stock flanges)

3. Stock single flange (med)

4. Stock large biflange

5. Sony hibrids (med or large) - the inner core is too narrow which affect soundstage but it is very comfy!

6. Backwards comply (forward it closes up the hole)

 

I'll have to try the mod with sticking a small singe flange on the comply core.

Edited by Max F - 5/14/10 at 11:49am

I used that combination from the start. Right now I'm using the Sony hybrids - they render a more fun sound.

I find that cutting off the front of the Comply gives the best comfort, isolation, and sound.

I didn't hear a difference after trimming the complys.