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What Hifiman IEM to Hifiman 601?

post #1 of 10
12/30/11 at 9:12am
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I have a Hifiman 601 and want IEM to use with it. Is there anyone who have tested different Hifiman IEM with 601? I use Grado SR 80 today and really like the open airy warm sound that combo gives.

 

There is no hifiman dealer where I live, so I cant listen to them. Hoping for your help.

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post #2 of 10
12/30/11 at 9:24am
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I listen mostly to Jazz and acustic, Vocals is importent.

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post #3 of 10
12/30/11 at 10:34am

Either the RE-262 or RE-272 would be great choices. The latter being more neutral.

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post #4 of 10
12/30/11 at 10:39am

I listen to a lot of jazz an acoustic music too, and in my mind the RE-0 combines well with the 601.

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post #5 of 10
12/30/11 at 12:29pm

The neutral IEMs like Etymotic HF5 will pair well with HM-601 and they sound detailed yet offers good bass response.

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post #6 of 10
12/31/11 at 2:46am
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Thanks for your help. It stands between 262 and 272. I wish I could hear them before i make the choice.

 

As I get it 262 is more warm and soft whith more musicality compared whith the brighter and analytical 272. 601 is warm so maby 272 is the better combo.

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post #7 of 10
12/31/11 at 3:57am
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I have read reviews about 262 and 272 and the opinion is very different. I love the sound that my 601 with Grado SR 80 makes. And thats is my reference. The smooth and airy liquid sound blows me away. As i get it the 262 and 272 is very diffrent. My concern is if 262 is muddy in combo whith 601. And if 272 is to analytic.

 

Sorry about my english :-)

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post #8 of 10
12/31/11 at 4:49am

272 is a great IEM and i simply love it

 

I had 262 before , and it has a veiled,rolled off treble

 

If your 601 is on the warm side , i think you should go for the 272

 

I use 272 with my J3 and i am extremely happy

 

Another friend of mine who had 262 and got 272 as well , agrees that the 272 is an upgrade sonic-wise

 

but like i said , i don't know how the 601 sounds

 

if it's on the warm side , get the 272

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post #9 of 10
12/31/11 at 6:05am
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Ok thanks!

 

Right now its leaning to 272.

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post #10 of 10
1/2/12 at 6:47am
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Just ordered a 272 from Ampcity :-)

 

Thanks for your help!

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