I thought it might be worth adding a new thread, to expand on a side discussion in another Shure IEM thread.
I've been using the new RMCE-BT2 (bottom of photo) with my SE-535's while traveling in Japan for the past week. I liked the predecessor BT1 model (top of photo), and this new one cleans up the small downsides of the previous one.
In particular, the noise floor on the RMCE-BT2 is much lower than the previous model. It is now undetectable, for practical use.
Battery life is much better than the previous model, and the overall refinement is very good. The pendant clip is quite effective and when properly worn you simply do not notice the wires. The symmetry of the unit is better all around for comfort and unobtrusiveness.
Zero dropouts (with iPhone Xs) even when walking around parts of Shinjuku and on the JR Yamanote line trains, which sometimes bring other bluetooth devices to their knees. This might be one of the most RF-intensive environments on the planet- for example, my Sony WF1000X's slave unit routinely cuts out here (and only here)- but zero issues with the Shure BT2.
Max VU level is a bit lower on this model that with the previous BT1 model, but I would venture that max volume with either approaches danger levels depending on your source material.
The battery lasted through the entire return flight from NRT to SEA yesterday, with room to spare. Overall, I'm quite satisfied with this new cable from Shure.
Specifications indicate a 10-hour battery life, Bluetooth 5, integrated DAC and headphone amp, and support for aptX, aptX HD, aptX Low Latency, AAC and SBC.
I've been using the new RMCE-BT2 (bottom of photo) with my SE-535's while traveling in Japan for the past week. I liked the predecessor BT1 model (top of photo), and this new one cleans up the small downsides of the previous one.
In particular, the noise floor on the RMCE-BT2 is much lower than the previous model. It is now undetectable, for practical use.
Battery life is much better than the previous model, and the overall refinement is very good. The pendant clip is quite effective and when properly worn you simply do not notice the wires. The symmetry of the unit is better all around for comfort and unobtrusiveness.
Zero dropouts (with iPhone Xs) even when walking around parts of Shinjuku and on the JR Yamanote line trains, which sometimes bring other bluetooth devices to their knees. This might be one of the most RF-intensive environments on the planet- for example, my Sony WF1000X's slave unit routinely cuts out here (and only here)- but zero issues with the Shure BT2.
Max VU level is a bit lower on this model that with the previous BT1 model, but I would venture that max volume with either approaches danger levels depending on your source material.
The battery lasted through the entire return flight from NRT to SEA yesterday, with room to spare. Overall, I'm quite satisfied with this new cable from Shure.
Specifications indicate a 10-hour battery life, Bluetooth 5, integrated DAC and headphone amp, and support for aptX, aptX HD, aptX Low Latency, AAC and SBC.
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