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very much looking forward to these. hopefully someone will keep this thread updated with any posted reviews.
Have you also heard the RE-ZERO? I've been under the assumption that the 272 was the natural progression, and was going to make the leap soon. I've been mistaken?
But after seeing this thread, I'm definitely putting that plan on hold.
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As they say, different strokes for different folks! I currently use the RE272, they don't compare to my cans at all; but they are the best iem's I've had the chance to own. I've actually sold off my 535's and hardly use the ie8 (which i can't sell) because of them. People find the re272's sound sig to be too lean, which is definitely understandable; they are on the more detailed side of things. But, I managed to find the perfect eartips to complement them (simply monster turbine silicones..yup), and with the great seal; the bass has more presence and the frequency balance is much more natural. Like all earbuds I've owned; seal is important. But even more so for the RE-272.
I do plan on getting the IE-800 and the RE600 given their great pricing though, anxious to try out the new hifiman products when the store rep has them!
if cable is from the same material as in re262 that would be a huge mistake to pay 400usd for iems that you can use just for the time warranty expires.
and are those black paper filters like in re0? then no . Hifiman was value for money some time ago but it is no more. just my opinion
What is the problem with paper filters though (do they collect oil and start to sound too dark or something?)
when you move from cold to warm (street-home) moisture can condensate on that material and block the sound. imagine exercising gives similar result
You can use google translate to get an idea of what he is writing, but based on my limited understanding of Mandarin, the person mentions how by using the balanced setting of the HM-901, the RE600 comes across as effortless and balanced. None of the frequency stood out as the bass, mids and highs were excellent in their respective areas. The mids are not as forward sounding as the RE262 and RE272 but aren't as recessed sounding either. He mentions that the mids are lush although he didn't compare it to the RE-262. Bass is quick and punchy with excellent timbre, while the highs are typical of the HiFiMan sound signature, one that is smooth and well-extended, translating to a non sibilant, non-fatiguing sound with plenty of details. Soundstage is good with excellent 3D imaging.
. All in all, he mentions how it is an excellent IEM that can be compared to the more expensive Customs.
I had a chance to listen to the RE600s at the San Diego meet on Saturday. They are indeed balanced, and I agree with most of the comments above. However, I did find them sibilant and fatiguing. My friend also thought the highs were harsh. The bass was punchy and the sub-bass was excellent (they don't extend as low as the GR07). I heard great instrument separation and sound stage.
I was told that the ones I heard are not the finished product, so perhaps they will remove some of the sibilance (it was quite bad, I think).
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Have you ever listened to the re-272? If so, how would you compare them by memory?
I had a chance to listen to the RE600s at the San Diego meet on Saturday. They are indeed balanced, and I agree with most of the comments above. However, I did find them sibilant and fatiguing. My friend also thought the highs were harsh. The bass was punchy and the sub-bass was excellent (they don't extend as low as the GR07). I heard great instrument separation and sound stage.
I was told that the ones I heard are not the finished product, so perhaps they will remove some of the sibilance (it was quite bad, I think).
I'm not so sure I could make this claim based on what I heard. They do have a lot of potential, but the ones I heard could not even be compared to the 4Ai (the Heir Audio rep was there with the 3Ai and 4Ai). Again, the ones they had on display supposedly still need work...but I don't know if that work is cosmetical or if they still need to tune things a little bit.