[Jobbing]

FYI
- Antiloops that come with the Rockets do fit very well on the Flare R2's housing
- Hama beads on the cable to identify L/R (incision with sharp knife)

 

[sgtbilko]

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I would like to know also. I'm planning on getting snug tips also. I have an appointment a week from tomorrow to have the impressions made. So if anyone has any comments feel free to share.

Update:
 
Snugs sent me a new pair - based on a new mould - and the left ear seals well, but not the right ear, so there's a huge bass drop at present.
 
At the same time I had new snugs for my Ety ER4's and these fit perfectly and sound as good (if not a tad better) as the P-series comply's I was using. So I can heartily recommend customs if the fit and seal is right.
 
So. Once the fit is resolved, I'm still expecting great things. I've contacted Snugs and am currently waiting on their response.
 
I'll let you all know how things progress.

 

[barondla]

There is a review of Flare R2Pro in balanced drive on the Pono website. The reviewer is working with Flare to get Pono certification. The cables are prototypes. Well worth the read. It is in the Flare thread. The R2Pro balanced are going to sound great with the PonoPlayer.

 

[BucketInABucket]

Second round of Snugs done. They listened to all feedback I gave them about the sharp treble response and the cable being strained and fixed or mitigated them all. Very happy with them now 

Spoiler: Pictures

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Comparison between old (bottom) and new (top). They stick out less but have a longer sound tube.

The cable is still a little strained but nowhere as much as before.

Glamour shot.

 

[twiddlingthumbs]

How do these compare with the Zero Audio Carbo Tenore?

Looking for a change/upgrade to the tenores.

 

[Midgetguy]

How do these compare with the Zero Audio Carbo Tenore?

Looking for a change/upgrade to the tenores.

Well the Carbo Tenores seem to be punching around the level of the VSD3S generally, so I'd say these are better. I haven't heard the Tenore, but I did own a VSD3S and these are better.

 

[Matte82]

Good to hear the more positive reviews of the custom tips. However I have bought a 5pk of p-series tips. Guess I'll wait until I've used a set or two and then order the custom tips. Thanks again.

 

[sodesuka]

I've settled with this  frankenstein myself for now http://i.imgur.com/PYbm1qZ.jpg (with T200-equivalent cheap Chinese foam, de-cored). Found out that smaller housings don't always mean better as it stays still MUCH better in my ears this way (and seals better too!).
 
This is one IEM that I will never sell, I just wish female vocal was more prominent and it'd be my endgame.

 

[Jobbing]

I've settled with this  frankenstein myself for now http://i.imgur.com/PYbm1qZ.jpg (with T200-equivalent cheap Chinese foam, de-cored). Found out that smaller housings don't always mean better as it stays still MUCH better in my ears this way (and seals better too!).

This is one IEM that I will never sell, I just wish female vocal was more prominent and it'd be my endgame.

This is the R2 thread, I don't see any in this pic....oh wait, that cable looks just like the one on my R2 :lol:

Frankenstein?
Looks like Disney Big Hero Twins under the Northern Sky :biggrin:

On a serious note: looks comfortable. My R2Pro didn't stay put like I wanted, adding Antiloop concha locks did the job for me. Not planning on selling mine either, enjoying them every day, hard to beat these little babies

 

[jorge999]

This is the R2 thread, I don't see any in this pic....oh wait, that cable looks just like the one on my R2 :lol:

Frankenstein?
Looks like Disney Big Hero Twins under the Northern Sky

On a serious note: looks comfortable. My R2Pro didn't stay put like I wanted, adding Antiloop concha locks did the job for me. Not planning on selling mine either, enjoying them every day, hard to beat these little babies

Can I ask where you got your Antiloop concha locks? Been looking for something similar for my R2s - cheers.

 

[Jobbing]

Can I ask where you got your Antiloop concha locks? Been looking for something similar for my R2s - cheers.

http://aurisonics.com/store/

The ones listed here are white, should be available in black too, mine are black

 

[Stuff Jones]

I'm consistently amazed by just how good the R2Pros are. So coherent, so effortless, so transparent, such an accurate sound stage. And that bass, perfectly in control, but can get so deep and impactful when needed.
 
If only they didn't force me to be a comply junkie.

 

[sodesuka]

http://aurisonics.com/store/

The ones listed here are white, should be available in black too, mine are black

Ah thank you for this. I almost asked you how the heck did you fit deers on your R2 since that's what I got from searching "antiloop".

 
The Frankenstein foams in my not-R2 actually get pushed inside the ear holes which really helps sealing better. Those antiloops look quite interesting but I'm pretty satisfied with these config now, the only thing left I want to do with the R2 is recabling it.
 
 
 
I just think that Flare should collaborate with Estron and bundle their driver replacements or R2s with Linum cables, probably would sell a lot.

 

[Jobbing]

I just think that Flare should collaborate with Estron and bundle their driver replacements or R2s with Linum cables, probably would sell a lot.

Suggested this to Flare when they just launched their KS project. Eagerly awaiting what they'll come up with.....

 

[sodesuka]

Suggested this to Flare when they just launched their KS project. Eagerly awaiting what they'll come up with.....

I hope they follow through that, but it's been months since the KS project and still no news of anything besides balanced cable for Pono I guess.