I totally agree. Should be simple enough to fix, I would think.

Hmm, I just got my RE-ZERO's. Impressions after a few minutes of listening: they don't sound that different from my RE0's. Can't really name any differences af of now.

I have a Fiio LOD (the most basic one, the L1 I think) and an iBasso one. The iBasso is almost double the cost, but I doubt it adds more SQ than the Fiio one. I bought it because I needed another LOD and it looked gorgeous :)   Fiio L1:   iBasso CB03   -edit- Whoops, I just read...

If you do not need the DAC but feel you want to upgrade, maybe you could wait for the E11?    -edit- Heh, maybe I should've checked the date of the last post.. sorry for the bump!

I'm not sure what an LOD is. I just searched and found Line Out Dock. Looking into it right now, what is their function as far as SQ goes?   It lets you use the Line-out part of your player, and bypass the amp section of the player; the sound is fed directly into your (external) amp...

Oh my RE0's are still in perfect condition, I just want to have both. :P From what I've read around here they are quite different in their presentation, so I'm curious to compare them.

Nice read, I'm glad you like them! I understand from your review that you are not (yet) using a LOD on your player, maybe that would be a good next step. I definitely noticed some improvement (I have the E5 as well).   I currently own the RE0 but could not resist to buy the RE-ZERO's at...

Quote: Maybe that's an older batch you are talking about, since these phones seem to undergo minor changes every now and then. I bought them just a few months ago and the cable looks as solid as any other earphone I have. Sure, they do not compare to the build quality of Etymotics but...

I just put on the larger stock biflange tips, which I had removed instantly when I got the RE0's because I thought they were way too large for my ears.   But with a little practice (and having bought Etymotics in the meantime, and using their triflanges) they fit perfectly now. In...

If you got rid of your previous phones because of muffled sound, you're gonna be in for a treat with the RE0's, they are extremely clear and bright. I can't comment on the S4's, I don't have them. I doubt they do treble better than the RE0's though.

I actually find the cable to be pretty strong, much better than the PL-30, for instance. The strain relief at the plug is huge, feels very durable.

Quote: I love it. Very nice!

Those are all features that come in really handy when DJ'ing. The L-connector is more favorable too make the cable run downwards when you're standing behind a mixer. Additional length is always nice when you're reaching for your records or whatever ;)   Quote:

I've talked a few DJ friends into getting one too.. Their first reaction is always "that thing is ugly, it looks cheap" etc. But once they've used it for a while they are convinced :)

@GeorgeGoodman I actually find the mc5's pretty hard to drive, I have to turn up the volume pretty loud on my classic.. I think an amp (albeit a e3/e5) improves them some.