[Decreate]

  Just got them...running them balanced from ak240....man....incredible, Not sure there is much better. The comfort and isolation is better than the 1plus2. Does anyone with this combo experience some issues when moving the jack in the ak240 balanced out?

What cable are you using? I have 2 cables, the Whiplash Twau Ref and Ted's litz silver cable. What I found was that with the Whiplash cable I experienced issues like sound cutting out from one of the earpieces when I moved the jack around in the AK240's balanced out while Ted's cable had no issues whatsoever.

 

[flymetothemoon]

  Just got them...running them balanced from ak240....man....incredible, Not sure there is much better. The comfort and isolation is better than the 1plus2. Does anyone with this combo experience some issues when moving the jack in the ak240 balanced out?

No problem with my DIY (converted my Tralucent Uber) balanced TRRS so far.  

 

[Mimouille]

  What cable are you using? I have 2 cables, the Whiplash Twau Ref and Ted's litz silver cable. What I found was that with the Whiplash cable I experienced issues like sound cutting out from one of the earpieces when I moved the jack around in the AK240's balanced out while Ted's cable had no issues whatsoever.

Ok so apparently these 2.5 jacks are much more fragile and prone to defects....but the sound out of this iem man...

 

[wshinji]

Who do I have to pay to demo these on my AK240?! Sydney! PM ME please

 

[nazrin313]

 
Ok so apparently these 2.5 jacks are much more fragile and prone to defects....but the sound out of this iem man...

Micheal...its that good eh? Comparisons to the mighty SE5?

 

[elnero]

Today was a GOOD day...

Addendum: My DAC/Amp One is now fully charged and I can say without reservation that the synergy between the Amp One and Ref.1 is superb. Maybe it isn't the most expensive amp that one can choose to pair with the Ref.1, but its not likely that one could tell that from the sound!

 
Great impressions, I'm starting to get really excited about receiving mine. You've also got me curious about the DAC/Amp One now, I'll have to read up on it.

 

[superjohny]

  Who do I have to pay to demo these on my AK240?! Sydney! PM ME please

guess i am getting mine soon...if u wanna fly to melbourne.. and maybe u can even try with uber if i haven't sold my 1plus2+uber then 

 

[flymetothemoon]

  guess i am getting mine soon...if u wanna fly to melbourne.. and maybe u can even try with uber if i haven't sold my 1plus2+uber then 

Keep your uber and it helps to extract the most out from your Ref.1.

 

[superjohny]

  Keep your uber and it helps to extract the most out from your Ref.1.

too expensive, might just get whiplash top tier to try...a couple of hungred cheaper

 

[Mimouille]

Micheal...its that good eh? Comparisons to the mighty SE5?

different, and I need more time, but I think with fast modern, punchy music, Ref 1 will be hard to beat. That bass man...

 

[HiFlight]

too expensive, might just get whiplash top tier to try...a couple of hungred cheaper

too expensive, might just get whiplash top tier to try...a couple of hungred cheaper

I briefly tried my Whiplash TwAu with my Ref.1 and IMO, the stock silver/gold sounded better. I will spend some more time comparing as soon as I get a chance.

UPDATE May 31: After some more in-depth comparisons, I have revised my initial opinion. I find that the TwAu to be a good choice for pairing with the Ref.1. An overall more expansive soundstage and the lighter weight and flexibility make the TwAu a very nice choice for listening while on the move. I do like the 90 degree plug as well and, so far, have found no downside for its use.

 

[superjohny]

I briefly tried my Whiplash TwAu with my Ref.1 and IMO, the stock silver/gold sounded better. I will spend some more time comparing as soon as I get a chance.

 i am tempted to try TWag v3 and TWcu v3 Hybrid cable

 

[sathyam]

different, and I need more time, but I think with fast modern, punchy music, Ref 1 will be hard to beat. That bass man...

Michael, dare I ask how does the Ref1 compare with Roxanne customs ? I had been following you on the Roxanne thread. I am sure they are different. How do the two compare for the bass?

 

[GreenLeo]

different, and I need more time, but I think with fast modern, punchy music, Ref 1 will be hard to beat. That bass man...

I look forward to hearing from you!  Take your time.

 

[Mimouille]

Michael, dare I ask how does the Ref1 compare with Roxanne customs ? I had been following you on the Roxanne thread. I am sure they are different. How do the two compare for the bass?

Still have not received mine. 3 weeks to get the Ref 1 and over 6 months and counting for the Roxanne.