I have just ordered RE262 from Head-Direct.com as an upgrade from a RE2. Couldn't resist the rave reviews, the $149 introduction price and free shipping...   I hope to get more of what I have loved about the RE2: Great mids, smooth highs without any sibilance/harshness, and a fantastic...

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  I think this should depend on what kind of music you like to listen to. I think the ability to play your favorite music and make you smile and get totally involved in the music is the key. For me getting to involved in analytical listening and trying to find faults in the system is a warning...

@asphyxiation: Enjoyed your overview!   It was long, but well written and the formatting made it an easy read.   I especially enjoyed the short background history of the different brands and reading about your personal experiences with three of them.

  Quote: You'll find info on this in the Multi IEM Review, where ljokerl says:   Build Quality (4.5/5) – While the old version had known build issues, the new M9s are very solidly constructed out of metal.   Sound (5.5/10) – The M9 share their general signature with the Meelec...

I actually managed to order two "Random Earphone Mystery Bags" today, even if the promotion was advertised to last only until aug 2nd. I got an email saying that the orders have shipped, so I have two lottery tickets.   Maybe a gift to somebody or maybe I'll get lucky and get to test two...

  Thank you for this generous giveaway happening.  :)   I have been reading the reviews and discussions at head-fi.org for several years when looking for new IEMs, but haven't registered until now. Fun to finally write something here.  :-)   With two pairs of IEMs currently breaking...