[ChrisSC]

Does anyone know what the ref 1s impedance is? I've got an ak240 on the way and want to make sure there isn't an impedance issue with the combo.

Thanks

 

[Kiats]

Does anyone know what the ref 1s impedance is? I've got an ak240 on the way and want to make sure there isn't an impedance issue with the combo.

Thanks

According the first message in this thread, 26.8 ohm.

I've been using the Ref 1 with my AK240. No issues.

 

[flymetothemoon]

 
Maybe try one size up?

The size (of Comply) that I have already putting some small pressure to my ear canals and I might try one size down instead.

 

[coolmingli]

  The size (of Comply) that I have already putting some small pressure to my ear canals and I might try one size down instead.

Ya, you have to mess around with them, different sizes and different models, even the length you cut, they all have impact on sound,
in my case, I have to go extra steps, because my right canal is bigger than the left.

 

[flymetothemoon]

 
Ya, you have to mess around with them, different sizes and different models, even the length you cut, they all have impact on sound,
in my case, I have to go extra steps, because my right canal is bigger than the left.

 
Same for me...different size of the ear canals.  Will keep experimenting...thanks for bringing this up.

 

[lee730]

Just got my ref 1 in.... So far I am disappointed... I think my pair is defective? Vocals sound like it is coming more from the right side than the left. I think the left side mids driver is on the frits. Go figure .

 

[monoboy]

Just got my ref 1 in.... So far I am disappointed... I think my pair is defective? Vocals sound like it is coming more from the right side than the left. I think the left side mids driver is on the frits. Go figure .

Have you tried disconnecting the cable and re-inserting it to the ref 1? Also do you have an even fit with left and right sides, when placing them in your ears? Hope this helps!!

 

[lee730]

Have you tried disconnecting the cable and re-inserting it to the ref 1? Also do you have an even fit with left and right sides, when placing them in your ears? Hope this helps!!

Tried both. I'm gonna keep running them in and see if anything changes. Seemed worse when i initially plugged them in. Still does sound a bit off though compared to my other IEMs. Vocals don't sound centered as they should be. Seems the highs and bass are about the same loudness though. To better describe what I'm hearing sound likes the sound staging is more tilted to the right side than the left lol.

 

[monoboy]

Tried both. I'm gonna keep running them in and see if anything changes. Seemed worse when i initially plugged them in. Still does sound a bit off though compared to my other IEMs. Vocals don't sound centered as they should be. Seems the highs and bass are about the same loudness though. To better describe what I'm hearing sound likes the sound staging is more tilted to the right side than the left lol.

Sorry to hear that mate, I'm hoping this will correct itself in that case The Ref 1 do sound wonderful! You've probably already tried\thought of, but do you have another cable that you can test out? Otherwise contact Gavin for further assistance.

 

[lee730]

Sorry to hear that mate, I'm hoping this will correct itself in that case

The Ref 1 do sound wonderful! You've probably already tried\thought of, but do you have another cable that you can test out? Otherwise contact Gavin for further assistance.

 
I haven't tried another cable. Could maybe try the old SE5 cable. But not gonna unhook the SE5s from the gold cable. I did swap channels and it did sound better that way lol. I did contact Gavin already. First thing I did... Glad I have the SE5s to tie me over until then .

 

[monoboy]

I did swap channels and it did sound better that way lol. I did contact Gavin already. First thing I did... Glad I have the SE5s to tie me over until then .

How extremely odd! lol, well keep us updated, hope it's sorted soon.

 

[ChrisSC]

This thread's been quiet lately so thought I'd bring some noise even though it is off-topic: anybody see this 99% gold cable selling for $2,000
 
http://www.rhapsodiohk.com/products/536094eb131166dbda000027
 
Interesting, because gold isn't the best conductor, but I bet the bass on the Ref 1s would be 

 

[burtomr]

                        

 

[elnero]

  This thread's been quiet lately so thought I'd bring some noise even though it is off-topic: anybody see this 99% gold cable selling for $2,000
 
http://www.rhapsodiohk.com/products/536094eb131166dbda000027
 
Interesting, because gold isn't the best conductor, but I bet the bass on the Ref 1s would be 

I had gold IC's awhile back, I don't really remember specifics but what sticks in my head was that they always sounded really full, instruments sounded fully fleshed out if that makes sense.

 

[warrior1975]

Anyone have good tip suggestions? I prefer the narrow longer shape ones, similar to Westone star tips? I found some with potential on meelectronics, but haven't received them yet