[Nimbu]

Thanks for the reply, Joker.
 
The problem with the Shure design is that i prefer the cable down approach (hence why i'm trying to find a similar composition to the re-400). Listening to the re-400 is a joy (i really like the mids) - they are just a bit flat for electronic music.
 
I previously owned the Brainwavz M2 (which i consider to be heavy with bass), so i'm kind of looking for a middle ground. I'll keep a look out for some Crystals.

 

[Dinerenblanc]

Hey Joker, would you kindly recommend a portable DAC/amp for the sensitive SE846? I've been looking at JDS Labs' C5D, but I was wondering if you have any suggestions. Thank you.

 

[ozkan]

  Joker, would you recommend the HiSoundAudio Crystal for electronic music? I currently own the HifiMan RE-400, however i find them to be a bit too neutral for my taste (also the lack of bass).
 
I prefer a warm sound signature and am after something that has a similar size to the re-400s (i find them very comfortable).
 
Would the crystals be a good match? 

 
Try out the new RE-300. They are said to have more bass than any Hifiman IEMs yet to produced. 

 

[Nimbu]

RE-300? I had a quick search, but couldn't find anything.

 

[Nimbu]

Actually just found them (news article on this site). 

 

[yalper]

   
Try out the new RE-300. They are said to have more bass than any Hifiman IEMs yet to produced. 

You were thinking joker praises RE400 too much; and you recommend RE300 even without listening them.. It is very confusing bro 

 

 

[ozkan]

  You were thinking joker praises RE400 too much; and you recommend RE300 even without listening them.. It is very confusing bro 

 

 
Haha ha who said that bro? 

 I didn't recommend RE-300. I just said "try out" them. 

 Anyway they are out of stock now.

 

[Nimbu]

I think i'll avoid HifiMan for my next purchase. They're a great brand, but i'm not really an audiophile.
 
Thanks anyway though

 

[ljokerl]

  Thanks for the reply, Joker.
 
The problem with the Shure design is that i prefer the cable down approach (hence why i'm trying to find a similar composition to the re-400). Listening to the re-400 is a joy (i really like the mids) - they are just a bit flat for electronic music.
 
I previously owned the Brainwavz M2 (which i consider to be heavy with bass), so i'm kind of looking for a middle ground. I'll keep a look out for some Crystals.

 
The Crystal does nicely split the difference between the M2 and RE-400 in bass. Sounds like it would be a good fit for you. 
 

  Hey Joker, would you kindly recommend a portable DAC/amp for the sensitive SE846? I've been looking at JDS Labs' C5D, but I was wondering if you have any suggestions. Thank you.

 
I don't think I've tried a single new portable amp this year so I'm not exactly up to date

. I just use a HiFiMan HM-901 when I'm not too lazy to carry it around, and the Cowon J3 or my Nexus 5 straight when I am. 

 

[Amitl]

thanx a lot for the help Suman134 and Joker!!

 

[Phosphenetre]

Is there something, within 200 USD or so, that is either:
 
1. A VSonic GR07 MkII with a fuller low-end and more realistic weight to bass instruments and low percussion, and a more refined, less splashy and peaky top-end?
2. A HiFiMan RE-400 with a less docile treble, without necessarily being outright bright in the top-end, and with less fragile build quality?
 
I owned the GR07 MkII and find the low-end lacking realistic weight and general fullness. The top-end can also get fatiguing, harsh and spitty, with its several resonances and peaks.
 
I auditioned a HiFiMan RE-400 and loved pretty much everything about the sound except the top-end that was noticeably south of neutral, and tended to make a lot of mixes sound darker than they should. They're also frighteningly fragile - the owner of the pair I auditioned had his die on him two months later, and the forum is full of stories of the RE-400 falling apart rather easily.

 

[soundstige]

  2. A HiFiMan RE-400 with a less docile treble, without necessarily being outright bright in the top-end, and with less fragile build quality?
 

 
Yeah, the Aurisonics Rockets. Seriously. They're $249 unfortunately, but are exactly what you just described.

 

[Phosphenetre]

   
Yeah, the Aurisonics Rockets. Seriously. They're $249 unfortunately, but are exactly what you just described.

 
Wow, never even heard of the Rockets. Where can I find more reviews and opinions?

 

[soundstige]

   
Wow, never even heard of the Rockets. Where can I find more reviews and opinions?

 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/694117/aurisonics-rockets-impressions-thread
 
Many members are describing them as some of the best earphones they've ever heard. Lifetime warranty, solid metal housings, waterproof, the whole nine yards.

 

[vwinter]

http://www.head-fi.org/t/694117/aurisonics-rockets-impressions-thread

Many members are describing them as some of the best earphones they've ever heard. Lifetime warranty, solid metal housings, waterproof, the whole nine yards.

Pretty sure it's a 5 year warranty... Unless they changed it, which is far ahead of what other earphone companies offer anyway. I'm looking at you Sony with your 90 day insult.

Titanium housings incredibly light.

But I'm not sure how much less docile the treble is than the RE-400. It's a pretty linear non-boosted treble, but it does have that 5-6k bumped edge to the sound in the lower treble.

Definitely one of my favorite earphones that I've heard at least.