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flinkenick's 17 Flagship IEM Shootout Thread (and general high-end portable audio discussion)
Mimouille
Headphoneus Supremus
I'm really sorry man.Guess what I happened to stumble on.
Hint: it's my junk. And it's miniscule.
Almost everything is miniscule next to an SP1000.. almost.Guess what I happened to stumble on.
Hint: it's the R2R2000. And it's miniscule.
ctsooner22
1000+ Head-Fier
Seriously Mim you need to stop dragging down the level with this kind of cheap humor.
In more serious news, I'm glad to see that the R2R was designed for both his and her pleasure.
???? Are you sure this isn't some sex toy thread???? .
I admire flinkenick, but I also do love me a low jokeI'm really sorry man.
Kerouac
Headphoneus Supremus
Now this last phrase reminded me of a legendary classic (For Your Pleasure) Roxy Music albumI'm glad to see that the R2R was designed for both his and her pleasure...
... incl. this fantastic song where Eddie Jobson was absolutely 'killing it' imo (wait for the part after the fade-out) on his electric violin.
Btw, people who like this song, should also check out UK's album 'Danger Money' (incl. EJ on electric violin) sometimes...
I'm also very curious about your R2R sq / signature impressions (do you like it?) later on
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For those that have owned it, the R2R2000's tonality is reminiscent of the former flagship, the 901S; what I would describe as a musical execution of neutral. The tone is nowhere nearly as warm as the 1Z or SP Cu, but also not as bright as the SP SS or LPG.
It offers an authoritative and effortless presentation if its notes. There's a certain confidence in its sound, with nicely rounded notes presented in a smooth manner. The control of the bass is equally very impressive, offering good speed, and a precise stop and start of the mid-bass. The treble definition could be a bit higher, but it is smooth. The stage in SE is pretty average, with the 4.4 opening it up to give it a competitively spacious feel. Its resolution is also pretty good, with average transparency. Taken together it doesn't feel clinical or harsh in any way, but really just a smooth, all-round signature, on the right side of neutral.
Also quite ballsy of Fang to go back in time with the interface, even compared to the 901s which was already outdated at the time it launched. The R2R's UI however seems to be an ode to the first computers ever made. But, I have been told it works very well via BT so you can connect your phone and whatnot and stream to it. Besides, it is very portable. So overall quite pleased with the sound, although I'm not sure Fang will/should get away with this screen and UI at this asking price.
It offers an authoritative and effortless presentation if its notes. There's a certain confidence in its sound, with nicely rounded notes presented in a smooth manner. The control of the bass is equally very impressive, offering good speed, and a precise stop and start of the mid-bass. The treble definition could be a bit higher, but it is smooth. The stage in SE is pretty average, with the 4.4 opening it up to give it a competitively spacious feel. Its resolution is also pretty good, with average transparency. Taken together it doesn't feel clinical or harsh in any way, but really just a smooth, all-round signature, on the right side of neutral.
Also quite ballsy of Fang to go back in time with the interface, even compared to the 901s which was already outdated at the time it launched. The R2R's UI however seems to be an ode to the first computers ever made. But, I have been told it works very well via BT so you can connect your phone and whatnot and stream to it. Besides, it is very portable. So overall quite pleased with the sound, although I'm not sure Fang will/should get away with this screen and UI at this asking price.
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For those that have owned it, the R2R2000's tonality is reminiscent of the former flagship, the 901S; what I would describe as a musical execution of neutral. The tone is nowhere nearly as warm as the 1Z or SP Cu, but also not as bright as the AK SS or LPG.
It offers an authoritative and effortless presentation if its notes. There's a certain confidence in its sound, with nicely rounded notes presented in a smooth manner. The control of the bass is equally very impressive, offering good speed, and a precise stop and start of the mid-bass. The treble definition could be a bit higher, but it is smooth. The stage in SE is pretty average, with the 4.4 opening it up to give it a competitively spacious feel. Its resolution is also pretty good, with average transparency. Taken together it doesn't feel clinical or harsh in any way, but really just a smooth, all-round signature, on the right side of neutral.
Also quite ballsy of Fang to go back in time with the interface, even compared to the 901s which was outdated at the time it launched. The R2R's UI however seems to be an ode to the first computers ever made. But, I have been told it works very well via BT so you can connect your phone and whatnot and stream to it. Besides, it is very portable. So overall quite pleased with the sound, although I'm not sure Fang will/should get away with this screen and UI at this asking price.
Considering HFM track record with many of their products sold at 50% off a year after the release, hopefully we'll see R2R2k under $1k next year, with updated fw and some remote app support.
AllenWalker
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Yep, the A3H is quite underrated IMO as it performed pretty good and I prefer the sound as compared to SE846.The A3H is amazing and a great value IMO. I was going back and forth between my Polaris and the A3H yesterday and although I miss the punch of the Polaris compared to the A3H, I found the Aww sound more balanced between lows, mids and highs. I might need to get myself a pair.
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Mimouille
Headphoneus Supremus
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MoreSeriously Mim you need to stop dragging down the level with this kind of cheap humor.
In more serious news, I'm glad to see that the R2R was designed for both his and her pleasure.
I wonder if they returned it, because I hear people mentioning smooth while I heard it super, forward and agressive.For those that have owned it, the R2R2000's tonality is reminiscent of the former flagship, the 901S; what I would describe as a musical execution of neutral. The tone is nowhere nearly as warm as the 1Z or SP Cu, but also not as bright as the SP SS or LPG.
It offers an authoritative and effortless presentation if its notes. There's a certain confidence in its sound, with nicely rounded notes presented in a smooth manner. The control of the bass is equally very impressive, offering good speed, and a precise stop and start of the mid-bass. The treble definition could be a bit higher, but it is smooth. The stage in SE is pretty average, with the 4.4 opening it up to give it a competitively spacious feel. Its resolution is also pretty good, with average transparency. Taken together it doesn't feel clinical or harsh in any way, but really just a smooth, all-round signature, on the right side of neutral.
Also quite ballsy of Fang to go back in time with the interface, even compared to the 901s which was already outdated at the time it launched. The R2R's UI however seems to be an ode to the first computers ever made. But, I have been told it works very well via BT so you can connect your phone and whatnot and stream to it. Besides, it is very portable. So overall quite pleased with the sound, although I'm not sure Fang will/should get away with this screen and UI at this asking price.
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noplsestar
Headphoneus Supremus
Now you just need to get your hands on the Lotoo Paw Gold Touch and compare it to them WM1Z and SP1000. I‘m sure that’s no problem for you?For those that have owned it, the R2R2000's tonality is reminiscent of the former flagship, the 901S; what I would describe as a musical execution of neutral. The tone is nowhere nearly as warm as the 1Z or SP Cu, but also not as bright as the SP SS or LPG.
It offers an authoritative and effortless presentation if its notes. There's a certain confidence in its sound, with nicely rounded notes presented in a smooth manner. The control of the bass is equally very impressive, offering good speed, and a precise stop and start of the mid-bass. The treble definition could be a bit higher, but it is smooth. The stage in SE is pretty average, with the 4.4 opening it up to give it a competitively spacious feel. Its resolution is also pretty good, with average transparency. Taken together it doesn't feel clinical or harsh in any way, but really just a smooth, all-round signature, on the right side of neutral.
Also quite ballsy of Fang to go back in time with the interface, even compared to the 901s which was already outdated at the time it launched. The R2R's UI however seems to be an ode to the first computers ever made. But, I have been told it works very well via BT so you can connect your phone and whatnot and stream to it. Besides, it is very portable. So overall quite pleased with the sound, although I'm not sure Fang will/should get away with this screen and UI at this asking price.
SeeSax
Headphoneus Supremus
I'm really sorry man.
Seriously Mim you need to stop dragging down the level with this kind of cheap humor.
In more serious news, I'm glad to see that the R2R was designed for both his and her pleasure.
Oh my virgin ears...
@flinkenick and @Mimouille please don't get banned...this thread will be so boring.
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