[tgx78]

No I just copied and pasted what Flare Audio mentioned on their kickstarter comment page.

 

[Stuff Jones]

Does the splitter have a functional purpose or is it just a bling logo piece?

 

[RedJohn456]

Out of curiosity, how easy is to wear with the cable up? And is there a cable cinch?

 

[Selenium]

I'm curious about that as well, but they look like they'll be super easy to wear over the ear.

 

[Matte82]

I've worn mine both ways. However when going over ear, the cable is a little short to reach to my pocket, when used as in-ears on stage. So in that case I go cable down.

Fwiw demo units didn't have the splitter thing. Just a basic y. They're suppose to send one for my pros. But if they're that big, I may leave it off. And I'm sure there will be a way to take it off.

 

[Toom]

It's strange that the splitter is used to mark left and right - presumably if you remove the splitter then you will need to use some tape or other way to identify which earpiece is which?

 

[UnityIsPower]

Take a razor blade and cut off the wire from the left earpiece. That should do it.

And yes, I also do not like that y splitter..

 

[RedJohn456]

I've worn mine both ways. However when going over ear, the cable is a little short to reach to my pocket, when used as in-ears on stage. So in that case I go cable down.

Fwiw demo units didn't have the splitter thing. Just a basic y. They're suppose to send one for my pros. But if they're that big, I may leave it off. And I'm sure there will be a way to take it off.

Thanks for that bit of info. If there is an easy way to take them off, I will consider taking them for the sake of comfort.

 

[barondla]

Besides the splitter being marked for left and right, I am fairly certain Davies said there was a bump on the left unit. It is to aid the visually impaired, and allow proper channel id and fitting in low or no light. Mine arrive monday. Seems so long off.

 

[MusicalChillies]

Besides the splitter being marked for left and right, I am fairly certain Davies said there was a bump on the left unit. It is to aid the visually impaired, and allow proper channel id and fitting in low or no light. Mine arrive monday. Seems so long off.

Only 2 days mate. I have already prompted my neighbour

 

[Toom]

Getting mine delivered to work, which always suits me better. But when that will be is up for grabs. Looking forward to it.

 

[mejoshua]

Got my shipping notice. Anyone in Asia received them yet?

 

[Axis1]

Got my shipping notice. Anyone in Asia received them yet?

Nope, not even tracking number. I would be the last to receive.

 

[Axis1]

Got my shipping notice. Anyone in Asia received them yet?

Not yet, not even tracking.

 

[maricius]

Just received my R2PROs (I'm in Germany). Straight out of the box into my ears with medium tips and AK100 Mk2 as source. Very first impressions. The heavy and big Y splitter is something strange I haven't experienced before in IEM world. To be honest I really don't get its purpose. Bass is mighty, I would say sometimes overpowering with bass heavy electronica. Highs are smooth and never sibilant. Mids are clear but not the most detailed. The sound is big, if I can say so, like produced by full size cans. The sound signature somehow reminds me of Ultrasone Signature Pro headphones, except that Sig Pros' bass is tighter and overall better organized. Yes, I would call them bass heavy IEMs with a light midbass hump to give music a flesh. Maybe I have received R2A as the only references are Flare Audio logo and letters L and R on the splitter. Let's see if running in will bring some changes.

I love how the first impression is of the Y-splitter. Maybe it's meant to be large and obtrusive to increase the sense of subtlety of the earpieces. Contrast and all

Also, what is the general sound signature of your AK100? Too many iterations, I've lost trace of which sounds like what.