[mikehjy]

Sorry, I haven't heard the SM3, but can tell you the RSM is the most neutral headphone own (PS1000/500e, HE560, Dunu Titan) and scales very well. I plugged it into my Taurus Mk. 2 and was floored by the sound. The soundstage is spectacular, far beyond anything I anticipated from an in ear.

That's good, one of the things I do not like with IEMs is when they give a stuck-in-the-head feeling, which I personally believe contributes listening fatigue. But the soundstage cannot be compared to the likes of open headphones can it?

I have the RSM with my X5 and they have excellent synergy! The best sound I've heard so far, I like it more than my HE400i that I sold to buy these.

Sounds like you are really enjoying that pairing! How would you describe the low and high end though? The two ends of the spectrum usually makes or breaks the deal for me.

 

[howdy]

The lows are powerful yet very detailed and highs are smooth and never fatiguing.

 

[mikehjy]

The lows are powerful yet very detailed and highs are smooth and never fatiguing.

Beautiful. Sorry for the flood of questions but what's your comfortable listening volume on the X5 on low gain? Seems like the only few things left to do is wait for a periodic promotion (if they ever have one) or wait for the exchange rate to get a little gentler on the wallet!

 

[howdy]

Right now its on high gain and its usually 45/50 and I have the eq off. Yep they are a bit expensive but totally worth every bit if you like to listen to your music they way it suppose to be.
So if you don't mind me asking where are you from? And have you got your impressions done already?

 

[mikehjy]

Right now its on high gain and its usually 45/50 and I have the eq off. Yep they are a bit expensive but totally worth every bit if you like to listen to your music they way it suppose to be.
So if you don't mind me asking where are you from? And have you got your impressions done already?

Sounds like pretty low sensitivity. Because I'm running the SM3 out of the X5 at 20 on low gain, and its very source dependent for the much needed black background. I'm from Singapore, a very audiophile friendly city to be in with a large selection of everything (except Alclair, sadly). Intending to get the impressions done soon.

 

[Wildcatsare1]

Sounds like pretty low sensitivity. Because I'm running the SM3 out of the X5 at 20 on low gain, and its very source dependent for the much needed black background. I'm from Singapore, a very audiophile friendly city to be in with a large selection of everything (except Alclair, sadly). Intending to get the impressions done soon.

The RSM IS 32 ohm, which I prefer, no worries about 99% of amps having hissing issues that way.

 

[mikehjy]

There's a soft canal option, anyone has experience with it and does it actually make a difference?

 

[tf1216]

I have an in-ear with a soft canal.  I don't see a benefit with the soft canals plus the silicone is harder to clean.

 

[mikehjy]

I have an in-ear with a soft canal.  I don't see a benefit with the soft canals plus the silicone is harder to clean.

Thanks for sharing your experience, that will be $50 saved then!

 

[Wildcatsare1]

Happy Independence Day!

Listening to Faure's Requuiem on my RSMs, beautiful, out of the head soundstage, incredible depth, imaging, each singer easily distinguishable. My system, iPhone 6+>Norne SolvX 1/8 to 1/8>Apex Glacier> Norne Vorpal 8 Wire>RSMs, simply sublime!

 

[krafty]

Does anyone have any comparisons to some of the other ciem's in this price range?  Noble 4, V6stage, ctm500, maybe even the re400.  I'm due for my next step pair in the fall and am having a hard time picking from the neutralish models.  These have been on my radar for a long time.  If I missed it in this thread I am sorry.....

 

[TaciturnType]

I'm currently using the RE-400s, and my RSMs should arrive within a couple weeks. I'll let you know how they compare. I haven't heard any of the others on the list, but I've read that the Noble 4 is accurate and balanced, so probably similar to the RSM. The V6 Stage is more u-shaped with slightly enhanced lows and highs. Nothing too significant, but it makes music sound more "fun" and introduces some sibilance. You can check joker's reviews on both of them for a better explanation. He's also reviewed the Alclair Reference, which some have said the RSM is an upgraded version of if that's at all helpful.

 

[krafty]

I have read Jokers reviews over and over    I love the re400 for what it is.  I also love my Earwerkz customs but my wife may inherit them.  I may have to sneak to Nashville to hear these and maybe some JH since they have an office there.  I am really interested in these, the ctm500, and the unknown hifiman re1000.  I think the Noble 4 may be a little bass shy (hair under neutral) and the V6stage may be just a tad brighter than I want.  All this is just from info I can gather to compare to known items.  Do post your thoughts when you get them.  Hope you love them.

 

[Xacxac]

I own RE-400 and Alclair Reference. I can say that Alclair sounds differently compared to RE-400. The first difference comes to my head is Re-400 is smoother & slower compared to Reference. Both are neutral with lil bit warmth but Re-400 is warmer than Reference. Reference soundstage & separation is way bigger than RE-400. Reference also has good atmosphere: the sound fills the space. With Linum BaX, Reference becomes a lil bit V-shaped. The upper mid of Reference is somewhat elevated. Reference is better with energetic/upbeat music, such as alternative, EDM, rock, upbeat pop. RE-400 might be better for slow music, such as jazz, ballad; with small/congested soundstage.
 
I got Reference because the second pair of RE-400 broke after few months. My first pair was broke at same location (joint between cable & housing). I'm sure HifiMan would replace it but I didn't want to bother with their QC anymore; I was tired. This was the ultimate reason I move on to CIEM.
 
I don't own & never heard RSM. People said that RSM upgrades Reference sound & fixes Reference's center soundstage problem. Joker reviews says Alclair & 1964-V6 share same sound signature. However, I'm also looking for comparison between RSM, V6, Earwerkz Penta. Seems like nobody has compared them in detail so far. 

 

 

[howdy]

i have the RSM and im not sure how the RE400 sound but they should not even be close in sound, a 650 dollar CIEM to a 79 dollar IEM. I can tell you that the RSM is like nothing you have ever heard with a good source, they sound amazing.