[praguewatermelon]

I've been reading reviews and threads about Head-Direct RE2, and it seems to be a very good 'phone, but I am not sure if my IPOD can power it easily. Hope someone here knows the answer

thanks!

 

[jageur272]

Yes it can. The RE2 benefits from amping, but it does exceptionally without one. The RE1 and RE0 need an amp to shine.

 

[ClieOS]

Re2 is easy to drive, so no amping is required. You can still get away with RE0, but RE1 really need amp to shine.

 

[killz23]

I tried my RE2 with Creative Zen Vision M..Somehow I didn't really like the sound produced..I don't know why though..Sounds flat..and dry....

 

[ZoNtO]

I had a Classic with RE2 and it drove them fine. IMO the Classic does better with warmer phones though. Or the FiiO amp like you might hear recommended.

 

[ClieOS]

Quote:

Originally Posted by killz23 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I don't know why though..Sounds flat..and dry....

We like to call it analytical and clinical sounding - it is how RE2 suppose to sound like (good thing you didn't get an Etymotic). You probably want to search for a warm / musical sounding earphone.

 

[GreatDane]

Hey, I just received my RE2/Fiio E5 combo today. Speedy 2 day delivery time. I listen with i7/P-51, then 6G iPod/XM5...now to break them in...the RE2 has upper mid peakiness(??)

...haven't tried the E5 yet.

 

[Roger.McMurphy]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClieOS /img/forum/go_quote.gif We like to call it analytical and clinical sounding - it is how RE2 suppose to sound like [...] .

While I'm still not getting used to the very analytical sound of the RE2, I don't dislike it. It's very different from my AKGs and Sennheisers. I think that "clearness" is great with guitars.

It's bright, detailed, sparkly, different. I will make sure to give my set a few dozen hours before a final verdict.

It's different, for better and for worse.

 

[killz23]

How do you like it? I think it's very very erm.."flat"...Is that how you describe it? I got mine from another forumer here..

I don't like it

haha..

 

[killz23]

However, I like the E5 amp a lot though..Really lets my KSC 75 and Senn HD 212 pro shine..haha..