So what's the consensus re: dropouts on the latest iOS with the HA-2/SE? I have an iPhone 6, and as I've posted before in this thread, had increasingly disruptive connectivity / audio dropout issues similar to other folks. I thought it may have finally been fixed (for the most part) on iOS 11...

Just to be clear, the main issue people were having -- where playback stopped and the connection needed to be re-initialized -- was mostly fixed (for me and others, AFAIK) with the 10.3.3 update. I assume iOS 11 is fine too, though I've only tried the beta. There's still a very slight stutter on...

Using a DAC (lightning connector) you'll be able to output 24/96 (not sure about anything higher). You'll need a third party player because iTunes won't do FLAC (unless you're using ALAC).

For what it's worth (I have no idea how different the DT1990 sounds), the HA-2SE sounds great with the DT770 (80ohm). It does a great job powering them and pairs well being that the DT770 is slightly bass-heavy.

Just so I'm clear -- I don't consider the HA-2SE bright. It's very close to neutral. If I had to swing it one way or another, I'd put it on the bright end of neutral though. I'd say it's a non-issue unless you have headphones that are right on the edge of too bright or sibilant or something, and...

Similar to what DrunkSaru said, a lot of this is subjective. I will say the HA-2SE seems to fall somewhere in the neutral/bright spectrum (closer to neutral) to my ears, which is probably the AMP more than the DAC. That can pair well with some IEMs, but could be less satisfying when paired with...

The The "glitches" sound like what I was experiencing with iOS 11. I didn't get dropouts, but would occasionally get mico-stutters around the points where I'd usually get dropouts. I'm assuming that 10.3.3. and 11 both handle connectivity the same, but I'll have to test 10.3.3 now that I've...

Unfortunately I had to downgrade back to 10.3.2 due to AirPlay connectivity issues with iOS 11 (and other OS changes I hated). But over the week or so I used it, I never experienced a dropout.

Good news – after installing the iOS 11 beta I haven’t had any drops today. That’s on the same bus ride that I *always* have issues. I did notice a handful of tiny stutters. Suspiciously, at the same points where it usually drops completely. Seems like maybe the interference issue (whatever it...

Thanks -- I'll have to try the beta. The problem (audio cutting out until I re-initialize a connection) has gotten much worse with 10+ -- my HA-2SE is practically unusable because it happens so frequently. Makes sense it's on the iOS / driver side, as the problem arises even with a long...

I like the Ei.3's bass just fine (and love the mids), but found the high end a bit too recessed. Being that I haven't heard the Music Two, how will the FIBAE2 compare in that area? For context, I don't like too much high end as I'm very sensitive to sibilance and had a hard time upgrading from...

You're lucky -- I'd probably have the entire Custom Art series by now if I lived near Poland haha! Definitely give the Music One a try. I went through a handful of high end BAs and had the same issue in that they were too peaky. Not the case with the Ei.3, or the Music One I hear.

Been trying to find a straight upgrade for years. Not sure it exists. The SD-2 has been tossed around a couple times (never tried), as well as the aurisonics rockets. If you're willing to take a leap of faith and try customs, I've also heard the Custom Art Music One is a great option. I recently...

Don't get me wrong, if you like the re400's mids you'll love the re600's mids. They are at least equal, if not better depending on your preference. It's the rest of the signature (mainly the highs) that disappointed me.

I guess we're just nit picking here, but I wouldn't use V or U to describe it being that the mids are the most prominate (more than bass or treble). U implies one or the other rises above the mids in my mind...