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...

Yeah the 600 is definitely not U shaped -- the mids are slightly forward like the 400. As for the 600 mids being better than the 400... not sure I'd say that. They are "thicker" perhaps and slightly more pronounced because the treble is less pronounced. Some would call that better I think, but...

The RE-00 were great for the price, but better than a pair of broken in RE-400/600? I disagree. In fact, with the proper combo (clean DAC with a bit of low end EQ boost), I'd say the RE-400 is better than the RE-600. The highs are more detailed while still being super smooth, mids/vocals are...

Not sure how much power the 700 needs, but I'd say it's worth getting this for the DAC alone if you're running from a PC, which are notoriously bad sources. The amp will probably get you most of the way there (again I don't know how hard those are to drive), and you can always add another amp to...

One thing I've found with the 400 and 00 is that tips + fit dramatically affect the sound and anything but the small double flange sounds terrible to me on both sets (and that's with a "proper seal"). To my ears the 400 definitely has good detail and what I would call an "intimate" sound...

My early impressions compared to the RE-400 (sorry for the noob sound descriptions): The RE-00 has more mid-bass and less sub-bass than the RE-400 IMO. This makes them sound "fuller" and slightly closer to the RE-600. The bass however is not as clean as the RE-600. It's not "flabby," but isn't...

Awesome, thanks for the feedback -- the signature you described is exactly what I expect/hope for with the Ei.3. I almost got the Music One, but think I'll be happy with the pick given how much electronic is getting into my playlist these days.

Jelly (mind won't come until late Dec)! What did you upgrade from? How would you describe the mids/vocals? I'm coming from the re-400 (super smooth, slightly forward mids) and hoping the mids stay strong.

Well for what it's worth joker recommended the IM-02 as a good option for an re-400 fan (it's ~$180 though).

I'd check the joker thread (300 IEM review or whatever it is), as he gives good advice re: an upgrade/sidegrade. Keep that sidegrade term in mind, because if you really love the sound signiture of the re-400 you're going to have a hard time finding a true upgrade. I've yet to try the SD-2 and...

I wouldn't call the re-600 a direct upgrade over the 400, so it depends on what you like about the 400 sound signature. I personally felt the 600 lacked the same high end detail, which I valued more than the low/mid boost. On the plus side the 600 is "fuller" all around with the same smooth...