[adani]

I am trying to say that on the record you provided very deep bass was barely audible even on my reference monitor system - the one that has quite linear and non-colored response and never lacks any bit of bass. So 262-s are not really the ones to blame, maybe the recording itself is poorly mastered?

 

[Maxvla]

Are you sure your monitors are capable of playing that frequency properly? The bass through my speaker setup (with sub) and also with my M9s sounds great, but is almost inaudible on the RE262. Using a tone generator and my own ears, the bass is sitting around 30hz for it's lowest notes, about the limit for bass that can be called musical. The four notes appear to be B0, D1, E1, E2; 30.87hz, 36.71hz, 41.20hz, 82.41hz respectively.

Here's the order in the opening rhythm: E1, E1, E2, E1, E1, E1, rest, E1, B0 ---, D1 -- , repeat.

 

[adani]

Hm, well, my monitors are 8" and w\o subwoofer they easily reproduce 40Hz maintaining flat response curve. I'm sure they go much deeper but maybe losing some dBs there. Anyway, this means that re-262 can also play at least 40Hz sounds quite confidently - which IMO is not bad at all for any IEMs.

 

[i2ehan]

Hadn't been following this thread, but instead, the 272 one since I initially intended to purchase the 272. Nevertheless, my findings.

 

[i2ehan]

It amazes me that the vocals on the 262's excel even that of my W4. The vocals are appreciably more crisp and I've never heard such vocals at this level of clarity.

 

[spahn_ranch]

Quality control issues?
 
I just received a pair of RE626 from head-direct, and the right channel is almost mute. Awaiting reply to an email I sent to them 24hrs ago, and hopefully there won't be a hassle to get a replacement or refund depending on which I opt for.
 
Has anyone else experienced QC issues with their RE626 or other head-direct phones? Any feedback on their customer service concerning returns and refunds?

 

[Neosk]

Are you using the balance adapter? There are 3 extra cords that come with the RE262s, use the black one. Without the adapter, the right channel will be mute.
 

 

[spahn_ranch]

Bless ya, Neosk ; )
 
Thanks for the quick fix. Now back to being my partly ignorant self, blissfully of course.

 

[spahn_ranch]

While at it, maybe someone can share a link for where to pick up a supply of the included large olive inserts? It appears that head-direct is only selling kits of assorted inserts.

 

[Maxvla]

Tried some smaller tips and a slightly different orientation and bass has improved somewhat. They also seem to stay put better. Still a little shy in the low end for me, but manageable now.

 

[i2ehan]

Using the stock white double flanges, coupled with the Zo amp, the RE262 is truly capable of powerful, impactful lows, enough to satisfy even bassheads, without appreciable loss in SQ. If I am to be completely honest, I'd have never visited the RE262 in the first place, were it not for the Zo. I knew in my mind that in order to achieve the best results with the Zo amp, it's best I consider only those in-ears that are bass-light to bass-moderate, and of course, to no surprise, the 262 and Zo combination proves to be an exceptional combination! To these ears, the 262 are most certainly fit for top tiers, and may very well be ranked in my top 5; though nothing is absolute of course, and that may very well change altogether once I'm granted the opportunity to give the 272's a listen.

 

[Maxvla]

I don't consider myself a basshead, I simply want to hear the entire spectrum. I ended up having to use the tiny single flanges from my M9s on the RE262 which were a pain in the rear to put on (very tight fit), but they seem to be giving me a better bass presentation for sure. Insertion depth is, as you probably guessed, deeper because of the smaller flanges. I was using regular size double flanges before. This is a step in the right direction, but I'm looking for better, eventually.

 

[i2ehan]

I hear you my friend, but given that there's 32 possible gain settings on the Zo, it can cater to just about anyone, from simple bass enthusiasts, to all bassheads alike IMO. Not to say that it's lacking, but without the Zo, the 262 isn't nearly as 'fun' as it is with the Zo.

 

[Varley]

Loving the RE-0's atm, how do the 262's sound in comparison? I heard they're more musical?

 

[Varley]

I'm in a predicament on which next IEM to pick up, the MDR-EX600's or the RE-262's