Interesting day. Finally spent some time with the Ref1 today and it didn't go as I hoped. I spent most of the late morning and early afternoon listening, comparing it to my beloved G2. Tried different cables, balanced, se, etc. Sounded good, very good, but I kept feeling the pull from my G2. Went to work, brought my Ref1,still not giving up. Listened for a bit, and at one point was listening to Eminem and just so disappointed. I wished I had my G2. I decided that's it, I'm selling the Ref1, it's just not for me. I need more bass.
I'm home, a little sad, figured I'd start searching for my next iem... thinking Roxannes again, love that bass. Laying in bed, trying to love the Ref1...to not avail. One last try, I grab some different tips. Mind you I tried a bunch the other day. Found a smaller double flange set from my Heir Audio case and BAM!!!! LET THERE BE BASS!!! Finally, I found the bass that everyone has been talking about. It does exist and everybody wasn't lying, my ears weren't broken, my Ref1 is fine... I just had bad tips in...I am now happy... This is what I expected and hoped for. This is what I wanted. Truly amazing. I can finally say that the bass of the Ref1 is as good as my beloved G2. It might even be a bit better. As far as the rest of it, hands down better. However, being a bass head, that wasn't enough... But now... Now I'm happy. Sorry for my long ramble... I'm just so happy.
