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Jan 3, 2015 at 2:50 AM Post #2 of 38
Measurements on them look horrible. http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/FlareAudioReferenceR1.pdf
 
Jan 4, 2015 at 2:59 PM Post #3 of 38
I've listened to them extensively, sad to say I can't say I'm very impressed. The measurements of Tyll Hertsens seem spot on to me. They definitely need work before the R1 can be called a reference-headphone. Build quality's quite good, fit's a bit tight, but the sound is just too muffled to my liking.
 
Jan 7, 2015 at 11:19 AM Post #4 of 38
jamiebiese said:
  I've listened to them extensively, sad to say I can't say I'm very impressed. The measurements of Tyll Hertsens seem spot on to me. They definitely need work before the R1 can be called a reference-headphone. Build quality's quite good, fit's a bit tight, but the sound is just too muffled to my liking.
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Thank you for your information. 
 
Jan 27, 2015 at 2:54 AM Post #5 of 38
Headfonia has a review up of the R1 that just went live right now. Here's a link if you're interested!

http://www.headfonia.com/flare-audio-r1-first-fully-open-headphone/
 
May 12, 2015 at 4:27 PM Post #8 of 38
I pledged for the R2A BLACK. Flare is just a few miles down the road from me but I have to admit I had never heard of them before today when I saw an article on their patented technology in the local newspaper http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/12944791.Has_a_Sussex_firm_invented_the_best_headphones_ever_developed_/

They seem to have some seriously credible people endorsing their products and expertise, so I got my Visa card out of the topp sikrit subterranean vault and risked it.

They have user replacable cables and drivers and it's a local company so that swung it for me.....if they break I can get on my bicycle or on the bus and go bend someone's ear and get the spares :D

I hope it succeeds and if it does I'll post some impressions when the earphones arrive.
 
May 13, 2015 at 3:35 PM Post #9 of 38
julian67 said:
I pledged for the R2A BLACK. Flare is just a few miles down the road from me but I have to admit I had never heard of them before today when I saw an article on their patented technology in the local newspaper http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/12944791.Has_a_Sussex_firm_invented_the_best_headphones_ever_developed_/

They seem to have some seriously credible people endorsing their products and expertise, so I got my Visa card out of the topp sikrit subterranean vault and risked it.

They have user replacable cables and drivers and it's a local company so that swung it for me.....if they break I can get on my bicycle or on the bus and go bend someone's ear and get the spares
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I hope it succeeds and if it does I'll post some impressions when the earphones arrive.
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Great! I'm glad at least one other HF member backed this project LOL It's supposed to be a new technology, not being picked up on HF. Flare Audio has stated that common used FR measurements/graphs do not apply to their new technology, that could be a reason for people staying away from them.  
 
Flare Audio wrote on their FaceBook "If you are anywhere near Lancing, West Sussex you are more than welcome to come and have a listen" so please do us all a favour......... get your butt on your bicycle, have a very thorough listen to their whole line up and report back to us
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  Apart from artists and business insiders I haven't seen any ordinary people raving about them, so you'd be the first ;)  Looking forward to any serious impressions before this campaign ends ........
 
May 13, 2015 at 3:48 PM Post #10 of 38
Thanks for the reply. I'm not on facebook so I wasn't aware of that invitation. I now intend to drag my hefty bod down there fairly soon and try out the toys....

Will post again and report after play time.
 
May 13, 2015 at 3:52 PM Post #11 of 38
I wish (kinda) that I was gonna receive a new R1Mk2 unit to see how it compared to the first iteration of the R1, but I am actually quite happy to try out these R2PRO's that are coming my way. 
 
May 13, 2015 at 4:09 PM Post #12 of 38
julian67 said:
Thanks for the reply. I'm not on facebook so I wasn't aware of that invitation. I now intend to drag my hefty bod down there fairly soon and try out the toys....

Will post again and report after play time.
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I'm not on FB either, Flare posted a link to their page in their update. Hopefully you'll take the time to visit them, can't wait to read your impressions. Have fun!
 
May 13, 2015 at 4:22 PM Post #13 of 38
cripple1 said:
I wish (kinda) that I was gonna receive a new R1Mk2 unit to see how it compared to the first iteration of the R1, but I am actually quite happy to try out these R2PRO's that are coming my way. 
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The R2PRO are coming your way before the campaign ends? I'd be very interested in your findings.

Did you ask Flare Audio for a R1MK2 review unit? Flare Audio confirmed that they haven't changed anything sonically compared to the R1, however they did make some improvements to the comfort.
 
May 13, 2015 at 4:29 PM Post #15 of 38
jobbing said:
The R2PRO are coming your way before the campaign ends? I'd be very interested in your findings.

Did you ask Flare Audio for a R1MK2 review unit? Flare Audio confirmed that they haven't changed anything sonically compared to the R1, however they did make some improvements to the comfort.
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Well, they didn't say when the R2PRO was coming my way, just that it was..

And nah, I didn't ask for a review unit for the R1MK2, ya know, since I only kinda wish that I could see what the differences are.. Thanks for letting me know it's purely the comfort aspect of the headphone. That truly did need some work. I wouldn't wanna do another review though, if that is really all they changed. I wanted to like the R1, and at times I did after a period of adjustment, but most of the time I couldn't tell if it was the best or worst headphone I had ever heard. It confused my ears/brain. Lol
 
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