fraggerz
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The RE0s sound much clearer after the foam mod for me^^
Originally Posted by guitargeek /img/forum/go_quote.gif how do I perform the foam mod for the newest re0? I just received mine. I took out the tips, and I just see the black paper filter. |
Originally Posted by richard /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm thinking of getting the RE0 to replace my dying im716. From other posts, it seems many prefer the SQ of the REO, although it may be a matter of taste. How is the REO compared to the im716 in terms of isolation and volume? Likely source is an ipod (or the like) unamped. I mostly listen to progressive rock, hard rock/metal and older jazz. Any other comparison comments? |
Originally Posted by Pianist /img/forum/go_quote.gif RE0 won't isolate as well, but in sound quality, it is head and shoulders above the im716. |
Originally Posted by richard /img/forum/go_quote.gif A bit worse or night and day? Also, approximately how loud is the RE0 compared to the im716, assuming same input? |
Originally Posted by Pianist /img/forum/go_quote.gif Regarding efficiency, both im716 and RE0 need an amp to sound their best, but RE0 sounds better unamped than im716 amped IMO. You shouldn't have problems getting the RE0 loud enough even out of weak sources, but for best sound quality with the most controlled bass response and best detail, you do need to amp them. |
Originally Posted by richard /img/forum/go_quote.gif One major use for me is on airplanes, so I'm trying to figure out if the RE0 will have enough isolation and volume out of a weak source (such as an ipod or the like), even if unamped. The im716 is far from perfect, but I find it perfectly adequate for this with biflanges or the right foamies. The SQ improvement would be very nice. |