Gotta post here and just publicly thank Gavin for the Ref 1. Just received my pair Friday. So pumped!
I've been listening a bit here and there, still giving the Ref1 time to burn in. It's been 48 hours so far. They do sound awesome right now.......not sure of what IEMs seem to settle in at. 100 hrs? I believe my IE800's benefited and warmed up considerably after many hours and some of the harshness of the upper frequency spectrum went away. Anyways, just another happy camper added to the list satisfied customers of Gavin's fine audio line of products. Next up on my list? The "Uber". I keep telling myself this is it. Next thing you know, I'm reasoning out how and why I need it. Oh the things I do for me.
I personally am quite impressed with the highs, very extended and detailed, but many possibilities as to why you didn't get that when listening to ie 800's (tip size etc).
On the flip side I never thought id hear anyone say the ie 800's would collect dust!! cannot wait for my ref 1 to arrive (like your description on the bass rrdubbs), my girlfriend loves the ie800 so may give them to her, on loan lol
I personally am quite impressed with the highs, very extended and detailed, but many possibilities as to why you didn't get that when listening to ie 800's (tip size etc).
On the flip side I never thought id hear anyone say the ie 800's would collect dust!! cannot wait for my ref 1 to arrive (like your description on the bass rrdubbs
Yup. Thought of that.
Gotta recoup some cash and turn it into a Uber!
about the music:
So intense. Its tempo, so driven and energetic, to be sure. Just when its getting apocalyptic
the music brings you back from the edge to a glorious sunrise of warmth and real feeling.
My piling on the superlatives still won't begin to do this piece justice........
The performance is so well executed. Well done! .......and its a 50+ year old recording for crying out loud.
Sublime is an understatement, if that's even possible?
I'm still dizzy thinking about this.....
Great audition music Gavin, to be sure!
about the Ref1:
I listened to this believe it or not about a dozen times. In one sitting no less. At some point I forgot I was even wearing the iem's. It sounded as if this was being performed in front of me. (.DSF so go figure!) It really is an impactful recording with great dynamics and clarity. Imaging is excellent, with the strings spread out, winds playful with plenty of space. The percusion spot on. The solo violin at the end, so delicate, it was like a whisper. The Ref1 really shined here.
And to think these iEMs getting better over time? .....I'm somewheres at 72 hours in breakin. All I can say, is if everything remains as is, that'll be just fine by me.
.........and I'mmmmmmm spent.
