[SoundFreaq]

The more I listen to these things the more I love them. 
 
Was listening to my Sig DJ for a bit before Ref. 1. They sound like trash compared to this.

 

[flymetothemoon]

Looks quite similar in dimension except for the Ref 1 being slightly smaller with a slight bulge on the stem going towards the ear tip.

The Tralucent logo on Ref 1's faceplate looks a lot fainter than on 1plus2. Is that intended?

Yes. The logo is silver font on the gold carbon plate and quite difficult to read in real life too.

 

[Bluebear]

  Yes. The logo is silver font on the gold carbon plate and quite difficult to read in real life too.

 
Wow, now that you mentioned that I see it. The patterns on the carbon fiber plate are gold instead of the shiny blacks of 1plus2.

 

[flymetothemoon]

   
Wow, now that you mentioned that I see it. The patterns on the carbon fiber plate are gold instead of the shiny blacks of 1plus2.

Yep.  They are in different colors.

 

[kkcc]

   
Wow, now that you mentioned that I see it. The patterns on the carbon fiber plate are gold instead of the shiny blacks of 1plus2.

 
In fact they look a lot better in reality than from these pics... even the silver logo is rather nicely done.  

 

[sathyam]

Are the cable connectors the same as for 1plus2? Or is there a difference?

 

[Bluebear]

Are the cable connectors the same as for 1plus2? Or is there a difference?

Same.

EDIT: I forgot to mention that the earpiece plug is straight for the Ref 1 instead of angled in the case of 1plus2. But it is still 2 pins recessed type.

 

[ariesq]

Same.

EDIT: I forgot to mention that the earpiece plug is straight for the Ref 1 instead of angled in the case of 1plus2. But it is still 2 pins recessed type.

From flymetothemoons pictures, I still see the L shaped angled connector for his Ref 1? Fly, can you confirm?
 
Also, did it include ortofon tips? I couldn't see any in the pics.
 
Thanks =D

 

[kkcc]

  From flymetothemoons pictures, I still see the L shaped angled connector for his Ref 1? Fly, can you confirm?
 
Also, did it include ortofon tips? I couldn't see any in the pics.
 
Thanks =D

 
Gavin did mentioned he probably is moving to straight connectors when I demo'ed so maybe newer stocks are supplied with straight ones.  I believe straight ones attach more securely than the L-shape one (at least for my 1plus2 sockets).  Some of us was having trouble of the L-shape connectors not secured enough for the 1p2.

 

[flymetothemoon]

  From flymetothemoons pictures, I still see the L shaped angled connector for his Ref 1? Fly, can you confirm?
 
Also, did it include ortofon tips? I couldn't see any in the pics.
 
Thanks =D

That is my old Tralucent Silver with L-shape connector.

 

[sathyam]

That is my old Tralucent Silver with L-shape connector.

Can you show a side-by-side picture of the 2 cable connectors?

 

[tupac0306]

No one tells me 

 

[flymetothemoon]

Ref 1 Initial Impression :
 
Running time : 3-4 hours only
 
Gear : AK240
Cable : Tralucent New Silver (L-shape connector) & Uber (L-shape connector)
 
Low :
It sounds like a headphone, not an IEM.  The sub bass from Titanic's first track was speechless...interpret this passage with relaxed ease.  Impressive.
 
Mid (Vocals) :
Harry Belefonte's at Carnegie Hall/Day O & Jamaica Farewell
- wow...the voice from his throat...richer than 1plus2
- imagining precision in an airy hall
 
Eva Cassidy Live at Blues Alley - Field of Gold
She was just sitting in front of you and I was just immersed in music
 
High :
The airiness expands one more  dimension when compared to 1Plus2, detail but not aggressive.  Silver's performance was good but Uber opens up a whole new world.
 
I can't imagine how the phones would perform after some hours on it.  The above just the impressions in a very early stage of a run-in period.  

 

[flymetothemoon]

Can you show a side-by-side picture of the 2 cable connectors?

I don't have the new cables. Sorry. 
 
The 2nd pair of Ref.1 should deliver to its new owner by now or tomorrow.  Or maybe he could post the new connectors.

 

[CosmicHolyGhost]