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k186

k186

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HiFiMAN RE272

HiFiMAN RE272

i2ehan
Pros: Forward, resolving, rich, clear mids. Smooth, extended, clear and resolving highs. Very well balanced neutral sound
Cons: Not enough low end presence.
Holds a special place in my collection as it has consistently been my daily driver for several years.  Sad to think if anything happens to my pair I won't be able to get another one.
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k186
k186
Hey, don't be disappointed.  I actually really really liked my RE262s while I had them.  My car got broken into and someone stole them, which is why I bought the RE272s.  I DEFINITELY missed the mids on the RE262s.  It's definitely a lot richer, and more intimate on the RE262 than the 272.  But the RE272s bring treble extension that the RE262s didn't exactly have.  If you look at the FR graphs of the two, they are definitely really close in sound.

That said, and like many others on these forums have said.  Is it worth an extra $100?  It depends on how much you need/want the extra treble extension.  In terms of sound quality, I don't think you're gaining $100 worth of improvement.  They are both about the same level of performance imo.  Just a matter of preference between presentations.
TheDreamthinker
TheDreamthinker
Thanks for the kind words...i bought the RE-262 under the assumption that it had reasonable treble. But turns out to be that i am kind of a treble-head and that i listen a fair amount of faster music nowadays.

So the RE-262 did not fit my prefered sound sig in the first place. Things are quite enjoyable, but as soon as more than 2-3 layers of sound are involved, the resolution and seperation plummets. The mids are ok, but sound rather hollow to me due to the lack of treble and bass.
For me they only do carpenters really well.

will be going for a better built, more analytical iem next.
proedros
proedros
262 need a decent amp to shine , but having both 262 and 272 for a long time, i can say that the best thing is to have both as they complement each other

272 is a fantastic iem (my fav iem ever actually since i bought it back in 2010 - i went and bought a 2nd pair as back up) but when i want something more mid-centric i put on the 262

i guess 272 is the tall lean model while the 262 is the short, curvy one

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k186

k186

New Head-Fier
T-Peos H-300 - 3 Way Hybrid

T-Peos H-300 - 3 Way Hybrid

H20Fidelity
Pros: Immediately impressive lows; Exceedingly transparent and resolving mids; Resolving and aggressive highs. Great soundstage + separation.
Cons: Some moderate 8-9K sibilance. Somewhat thin sounding mids.
Despite a couple "flaws," what it does right, it does amazingly well.  I would wager it competes very favorably in the company of > ~$250 range IEMs.  More details found in the impressions thread.

This is not a full-blown review.  I just wanted to add a rating and justify it.

Ratings explanation

Value (4.5/5):                       Offers more quality than I was expecting for the pre-sale price.
Audio Quality (4.5/5):            I would give audio quality a full 5 if not for the 8-9k spike.  Not going to detract for sound sig preferences.
Design (5/5):                        Love the refined look and finish (it doesn't scream for attention), detachable cables, sturdy housing, assortment of tips and accessories.
Comfort (4.5/5):                    I think these have a bit of weight to them in the ear, and I've felt some soreness during extended wear (3+ hours).  Otherwise, a comfy and secure in my ears.
Isolation (4.5/5):                   Good isolation both coming in and going out.  Low microphonic noise contribution.
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