[Sabre2]

I'm so in love with the Ref1 too right now, that I think I'd find it hard to move to the plus 5.

@CraftyCrown, you could have both and enjoy the best of both world

 

[warrior1975]

@CraftyCrown, you could have both and enjoy the best of both world

This!!! In the true head-fi fashion. They are definitely different enough to justify the second purchase. Sadly, and ask anyone here, I was probably one of the biggest fan boys of the Ref 1... I was absolutely shocked when I preferred the P5. I knew I'd like it, but had no idea how much. P5 is hands down, best iem I've ever heard and/or owned. Ref 1 comes in second, but at this point it's a distant second. Still love my Ref 1 though.

 

[flymetothemoon]

This!!! In the true head-fi fashion. They are definitely different enough to justify the second purchase. Sadly, and ask anyone here, I was probably one of the biggest fan boys of the Ref 1... I was absolutely shocked when I preferred the P5. I knew I'd like it, but had no idea how much. P5 is hands down, best iem I've ever heard and/or owned. Ref 1 comes in second, but at this point it's a distant second. Still love my Ref 1 though.

Hey Warrior,
 
Could you please cite any examples of your preference of P5 over Ref.1?

 

[warrior1975]

Absolutely, just generalizations, or music references included?

 

[flymetothemoon]

Absolutely, just generalizations, or music references included?

Top line please.  Of course, if you have time to write detail comparisons please do.
 
Cheers

 

[warrior1975]

Ok, I'll do my best Louis. Don't have great expectations, this is one of my weaker areas.

 

[justrest]

Guys, I just bought Ref1 and I am reading Plus5 is way better than Ref1. Please don't saying like that. I don't want to buy Plus5 for now!!!

 

[CraftyClown]

Guys, I just bought Ref1 and I am reading Plus5 is way better than Ref1. Please don't saying like that. I don't want to buy Plus5 for now!!!

lol, they're very different mate. The Ref1 toos are amazing, so enjoy

 

[warrior1975]

Lol. Enjoy your Ref 1. It's not really way better, plus it's a different sound signature. There is nothing wrong with the Ref 1, literally nothing. It's still one of the best creations ever.

 

[justrest]

Thanks Crafty and Warrior. Now I can sleep well.

I am still waiting my Ref1, probably next week it will be arrive. I am so excited.

 

[musicday]

Just another good story- just upgraded the Ref1 Too's cable to the gold/silver Tralucent cable.I can hear a lot of improvement such as more detailed refined faster sound,with a deeper bass.
Definitely worth it.
Now if the Plus5 with Uber Too cable will give me at least 15-20% increase in sound quality then I will get that also later on.Tera Player +Ref1 Too with gold/silver cable= terrific sound.
One doesn't need to have much to be happy

 

[CraftyClown]

Thanks Crafty and Warrior. Now I can sleep well.

I am still waiting my Ref1, probably next week it will be arrive. I am so excited.

 
You are going to LOVE it!
 

Just another good story- just upgraded the Ref1 Too's cable to the gold/silver Tralucent cable.I can hear a lot of improvement such as more detailed refined faster sound,with a deeper bass.
Definitely worth it.
Now if the Plus5 with Uber Too cable will give me at least 15-20% increase in sound quality then I will get that also later on.Tera Player +Ref1 Too with gold/silver cable= terrific sound.
One doesn't need to have much to be happy

 
I'm glad it's found a new happy home and especially glad you're enjoying it mate.

 

[H20Fidelity]

Just another good story- just upgraded the Ref1 Too's cable to the gold/silver Tralucent cable.I can hear a lot of improvement such as more detailed refined faster sound,with a deeper bass.
Definitely worth it.
Now if the Plus5 with Uber Too cable will give me at least 15-20% increase in sound quality then I will get that also later on.Tera Player +Ref1 Too with gold/silver cable= terrific sound.
One doesn't need to have much to be happy

Reckon you can retire your Porta Pro now mate? Or they still putting up a fight?

 

[musicday]

The bass in the Porta Pro modified is different then in the Ref1 Too, and it is present and punchy.
And to answer your question: the Porta Pro will be used only in the park training where sweating is not a problem for them.

 

[H20Fidelity]

The bass in the Porta Pro modified is different then in the Ref1 Too, and it is present and punchy.
And to answer your question: the Porta Pro will be used only in the park training where sweating is not a problem for them.

You know, I was eyeing (the same) pair you purchased, did ponder upon it but let them go to someone else.