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Multi-IEM Review - 352 IEMs compared (Pump Audio Earphones added 04/03/16 p. 1106)
Jul 15, 2012 at 5:39 AM Post #7,546 of 16,931
Hey, I've been looking to buy a new pair of IEMs and narrowed down my choices to the GR07 and RE-262. I already own a Etymotic HF5 and love the detail but want something that has a larger soundstage and maybe slightly more colored. Which of the two would compliment the Etys more?
 
Jul 15, 2012 at 7:11 AM Post #7,547 of 16,931
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qilto said:
Hey, I've been looking to buy a new pair of IEMs and narrowed down my choices to the GR07 and RE-262. I already own a Etymotic HF5 and love the detail but want something that has a larger soundstage and maybe slightly more colored. Which of the two would compliment the Etys more?
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RE-262.
 
Jul 15, 2012 at 2:20 PM Post #7,549 of 16,931
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jpfrost said:
I'm looking for something to compliment my Yamaha EPH-100 set (which I love btw). Something that just has a different sound signature. Not especially bright or analytical, but just a bit brighter. I'm inrigued by the R-50 and perhaps the JVC FXD80. The ATH-CKM500 seem really interesting as well.
 
Any thoughts or opinions?
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Three earphones I've never heard. The GR07 is brighter than the EPH-100 and might be worth having as a compliment.
 
 
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I have looked at the RE0, but the TRSS adapter kind of put me off. And also the only place i can find them is on ebay where they could be fake
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As far as I know the RE0 is still not sold in balanced configuration, only the RE-ZERO is. Head-direct.com is the official source for all things HiFiMan. They ship worldwide.
 
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xinn3r said:
What do you plan to revise on the RE262 review?
The newer inter-changeable cable?
Does the SQ change?
Also ,does the old version has a balanced cable or normal?
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The new one I have here is completely identical to the RE272 aside from the finish on the housings. The original one I had was very different - not balanced, no way to swap channels, and it has the stringy rubbery cable from the RE-ZERO. No SQ score change but the text needs revising.
 
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qilto said:
Hey, I've been looking to buy a new pair of IEMs and narrowed down my choices to the GR07 and RE-262. I already own a Etymotic HF5 and love the detail but want something that has a larger soundstage and maybe slightly more colored. Which of the two would compliment the Etys more?
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The RE262 is more colored and will differ from the HF5 more. Both have a larger soundstage. 
 
Jul 16, 2012 at 12:09 AM Post #7,550 of 16,931
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ljokerl said:
 
The new one I have here is completely identical to the RE272 aside from the finish on the housings. The original one I had was very different - not balanced, no way to swap channels, and it has the stringy rubbery cable from the RE-ZERO. No SQ score change but the text needs revising.
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Gotcha!
I think the new model is a very very clever idea from HifiMan.
This gives you the freedom to swap channels, use a balanced setup, or just plug it straight away to a normal 3.5mm jack.
 
Jul 16, 2012 at 2:09 AM Post #7,551 of 16,931
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xinn3r said:
Gotcha!
I think the new model is a very very clever idea from HifiMan.
This gives you the freedom to swap channels, use a balanced setup, or just plug it straight away to a normal 3.5mm jack.
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Agreed, I think I mentioned in the RE272 review that I'd never seen much merit in modular cables until HiFiMan used one for their TRRS configuration instead of the more cumbersome solution of the RE-ZERO.
 
There is one downside with updating the RE262 and RE272 reviews - I can't find any mention of the 3-year warranty for the RE272 anymore 
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Jul 16, 2012 at 4:09 AM Post #7,553 of 16,931
hi joker, its me again 
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, i am in a dilemma: i am still searching for the most fatigue free iem. as for that i bought the silver bullet and the tandems. both are ok, while the tandems are still a little bit to aggressive. on the other hand the silver bullets are a little too dark to me. is there anything even smoother borderline boring up to 150 $? maybe M3? oh, and it should be a dynamic driver, as i need a little sub bass rumble.
 
Jul 16, 2012 at 4:13 AM Post #7,554 of 16,931
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sofastreamer said:
hi joker, its me again 
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, i am in a dilemma: i am still searching for the most fatigue free iem. as for that i bought the silver bullet and the tandems. both are ok, while the tandems are still a little bit to aggressive. on the other hand the silver bullets are a little too dark to me. is there anything even smoother borderline boring up to 150 $? maybe M3? oh, and it should be a dynamic driver, as i need a little sub bass rumble.
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Have you looked at the Yamaha EPH-100? They sound pretty smooth to me, although not boring at all... 
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Jul 16, 2012 at 4:30 AM Post #7,555 of 16,931
yes, i owned them and they were much to aggressive sounding and there was a treble peak, that was piercing to me. although it seems, that i am the only one that feels so.
 
Jul 16, 2012 at 4:35 AM Post #7,556 of 16,931
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sofastreamer said:
yes, i owned them and they were much to aggressive sounding and there was a treble peak, that was piercing to me. although it seems, that i am the only one that feels so.
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Yes, indeed it seems you're the only one who felt that. I'm very sensible to treble harshness and sibilance, and I find the EPH-100 to be very smooth and enjoyable...
 
Jul 16, 2012 at 5:02 AM Post #7,557 of 16,931
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sofastreamer said:
hi joker, its me again 
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, i am in a dilemma: i am still searching for the most fatigue free iem. as for that i bought the silver bullet and the tandems. both are ok, while the tandems are still a little bit to aggressive. on the other hand the silver bullets are a little too dark to me. is there anything even smoother borderline boring up to 150 $? maybe M3? oh, and it should be a dynamic driver, as i need a little sub bass rumble.
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I would advise trying one of these EQ tutorials for smoothing out all the treble peaks with whatever phones you're using
 
For the theory behind these EQ methods read this opening post
http://www.head-fi.org/t/413900/how-to-equalize-your-headphones-a-tutorial
 
But for a better way to achieve the desired results visit my ongoing updated guide
http://www.head-fi.org/t/615417/how-to-equalize-your-headphones-advanced-tutorial-in-progress
 
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Jul 16, 2012 at 6:26 AM Post #7,559 of 16,931
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ljokerl said:
 
The new one I have here is completely identical to the RE272 aside from the finish on the housings. The original one I had was very different - not balanced, no way to swap channels, and it has the stringy rubbery cable from the RE-ZERO. No SQ score change but the text needs revising.
 
 
 
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Hi joker, is this new RE262 with detachable cables on the housing or they comes with some extension cables to swap channels? Didn't see any of info on Hifiman's  website. Thanks.
 
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