[Jeff Y]

 
But sadly it is very unlikely, UM(the manufacturer) has little to no experience with this kind of material and with silicone the choices of individual desgin would be even more limited and acryl is said to be much more durable.
 
If you are searching for dynamic driver CIEMs, look up Future Sonics and Aurisonics, if you are looking for silicone, look up Sensaphonics and/or ACS. If you are interested in hybrids(acryl and silicone) look up Westone and Lear(they are quite innovative, introduced a semi-soft material, looks very promising.)

+1 for the Lear.

 

[cyph3r]

Thanks for the info, i almost anticipated that UM is unlikely to do silicone. It probably , i know a few of thise silicone experts.

I wonder why manufacturer dont get into silicone coating of the canal piece of hard shell CIEMS. A milimeter or so could be maybe added by dipping, would greatly improve seal and comfort. I think the westone silicone models are done in such or similar. That would combine the best of both worlds.

 

[maxjstern]

Thanks for the info, i almost anticipated that UM is unlikely to do silicone. It probably , i know a few of thise silicone experts.

I wonder why manufacturer dont get into silicone coating of the canal piece of hard shell CIEMS. A milimeter or so could be maybe added by dipping, would greatly improve seal and comfort. I think the westone silicone models are done in such or similar. That would combine the best of both worlds.

Exactly, the Westone ES5 (and its facelift, the ES50) are said to be one of the most comfortable acrylic CIEMs.
Let´s see, if Lear`s next big thing keeps up to its promises, "semi-soft", as I prefer comfort over design silicone or such hybrids are very appreciated.

 

[tl13m]

I audition the demo unit today, very good fit, 2x bigger than Noble Savant but very good seal & comfy like Noble.
 
The sound, IMO, very balance. 

 
Why dont Hifiman make Universal version, much cheaper & saving time. I do want it in Universal version, please make it Hifiman.

 

 

[Cotnijoe]

  I audition the demo unit today, very good fit, 2x bigger than Noble Savant but very good seal & comfy like Noble.
 
The sound, IMO, very balance. 

 
Why dont Hifiman make Universal version, much cheaper & saving time. I do want it in Universal version, please make it Hifiman.

 

 
Where did you get to demo them?

 

[tl13m]

   
Where did you get to demo them?

 
A headphone shop, which is closed to my home (in Vietnam)
 
http://www.3kshop.vn/hifiman-re1000

 

[doublea71]

   
A headphone shop, which is closed to my home (in Vietnam)
 
http://www.3kshop.vn/hifiman-re1000

3kshop is excellent! I live in D7 - will have to stop in to hear them.

 

[tl13m]

Go for the second audition today, here some pics:
 
Beautiful & very solid unit, not crappy cheap look like the Noble Savant Universal standard ($599 USD) 
There is a hole next to HIFIMAN&UM text, vent hole?

 
Right phone with serial, single tube nose with Spiral dots - S size (normally I use L size, RE1K use S size so it can get deep insertion, very comfort & good seal)

 
 
RE1000 and Audio Technica CKR10

 
Test method:
FiiO X5 (high gain), flac, repeat certain passages for comparison.
Adjust volume to match loudness: CKR10 vol. 50, RE1K vol 55
 
 
Quick compare to CKR10
- Both have good clarity, sound stage and balance sound
- Bass: RE1K have bigger quantity (but not bloated).
- Treble: CKR10 slightly have more sparkles
 
At this time, I prefer CKR10 over RE1K (just arrived the shop couple days, it has not burn-in yet. I'll come back sometime later to see how it perform one it's completed burn-in)
 
Other considerations:
- CKR 10: appx $300 USD. Non remove cable 

- RE1K (custom): appx $800 USD. Remove able cable

. Hopefully Hifiman release Universal version appx 500-600 USD
 
 
Borrow picture from a Thailand forum 
 

 

[audionewbi]

Is that a demo unit of is hifiman going to sale a universal model from now one?

 

[tomscy2000]

The RE-1000 is quite bass heavy. Not in a bad way, but bass heavy nevertheless.

 

[Replicant187]

i'm looking for bass heavy high-end DD IEM so this could be the one.
hope they will put out a universal version.

 

[getclikinagas]

The RE-1000 is quite bass heavy. Not in a bad way, but bass heavy nevertheless.

Nooooooo....

Tell us more please

 

[tl13m]

Just look up for the RE 600
 
Anyone know why Frequency Response of RE 600 is 15Hz-22KHz but RE 1000 only has 20Hz-20KHz?

 

[tl13m]

A review from Japanese site , not quite understand with Google translate 

 

 

[tl13m]

Had the third audition on last Sunday, nothing has improved here.
 
In comparison with JVC FX-850 (with FiiO RC-SE1 cable):
- Both have massive bass, however to my ears, the 850 sound clean and clearer.
- RE1K very easy to fit, comfort to wear and seal very good. 850 hard to fit, especially with FiiO cable, not good seal as it open back design.
 
Got a $900 deal for a secondhand HD800 (99% new), hard to pass the deal 

.
 
Oh my, the HD800 sound so good

, no longer interest in RE1K