hitmanx
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Nice review, thanks.
With the Senn olives, the response is within 6 dB of ideal in range 60 Hz - 16 kHz. That's a great result!
(reference level at 500 Hz, sine tone equalization; could be a bit simplified still)
The only other IEM that came close is Westone 4, which has an uncorrectable bass flaw (mediocre detailing, ringy bass) and is less extended upwards.
Final equalization (for the olives) goes below:
Fun fact: if the crossfeed is disabled, this equalization gives perfect binaural setup, all line stringed on a line going right through the head - but gives excellent results with the few binaural recordings I have.
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Can someone compare the 272 to the 262 please? I just purchased the 262, and I had the 272 for about a month....
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Can someone compare the 272 to the 262 please? I just purchased the 262, and I had the 272 for about a month....
To my understanding 262 (i had it) and 272 are different...262 is warm, mid centric with highs definitely not as crisp as say Coppers or triplefi's.
272 is more crisp and detailed (you have to tell me as you own it).
Can someone compare RE272 with Phiaton PS200 ?
I like my PS200 (with TX100 foam tips) for its excellent highs, warm mids and beautiful soundstage. TX100 tips reduce harshness of treble in these earphones with some recordings. I even like more than my Triplefi10's, Pro Coppers with some songs. It sounds pleasant to me. Bass feels sufficient to my taste. Definitely I recommend to anyone who likes sparkling treble with good mids and bass.
Can someone compare the 272 to the 262 please? I just purchased the 262, and I had the 272 for about a month....
Got another suprise yesterday. Seems that neither FiiO E7, Reltek Intel HDA nor Presonus FP10 can drive RE272 to full quality.
The suprise is that old Terratec Aureon 7.1 that was gathering dust in an old rig can. It has a high power (also high current capacity) output, optional gain 4 amp (not used, too loud and adds noise), very good SNR and other measurements. Semi-pro gear all in all.
The improvement is in even flatter, smoother sound without eq (didn't have time to eq there) and far less bass rolloff.
So, count these as very current-hungry, liking a strong amp for best results.
I use them with my J3+arrow amp and i am very pleased with what i get sonic-wise.
So, to me, I believe the price difference and cost of the 272 is justified. It's an excellent IEM and the one that I'm stuck with at the moment. But, I am seriously considering returning these and exchanging them back for re262s, not to mention the $100 price difference. I would like to hear any responses from others who own both of these IEMs whether you agree or disagree. I seriously like both of these IEMs, but I feel like the re262s are something special.