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I was planning to get either RE0s or PFEs (inclined towards PFEs) but then bumped into this thread. Doesn't bode too well for my confidence in them as I'll be importing them and replacement will be tricky business.
So are all the new sales of revision 2? I have asked the seller for confirmation but just wanted to get some information from people who have had some first-hand experience. And if I have got it correct then the V1 models are the new revision 2 ones?
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If you order from the Phonak website (audeoworld) then you will get the latest revision (v1).
I bought the RE0s for my GF, and I have the PFEv1s for comparison.
My thoughts are as follows:
Highs: I find the treble on the RE0 to be too bright / harsh. The PFEs have a very nice sparkly, clear treble without being overly harsh.
Mids: I am using the black filters on the PFEs, and I would say the mids are far more present on the PFEs.
Lows: Bass goes to the PFEs as well.
Efficiency: The RE0s are more efficient and require slightly less power to drive.
Cable Microphonics: The PFEs are less affected by cable microphonics than the RE0s.
Cable Quality: The new v1 cable of the PFEs is thicker but both are nice quality.
Comfort: Both are very comfortable but the PFEs have a more comfy snug fit in my ears, possibly due to the use of the Shure Olive tips. The RE0s have a loose comfy fit. The snugness of the PFEs would allow me to be more active with him. But over time, I assume both would "disappear" in my ears due to their comfort.
Isolation: Comparing stock tips, the RE0 might have a slight edge here, but I use Shure Olives on my PFEs, and so the PFEs have the edge.
Overall, I find the RE0 to be "top-end" heavy, and in the process sounds too bright at the expense of the mids and highs. Once again, I find the PFEs to be just very smooth and very well balanced throughout the range. Comfort and quality is a draw. The RE0s are more efficient but the PFEs display less cable microphonics. So I guess it comes down to price. The RE0 sells for $80 while the PFEs sell for like $130 if I recall. $50 difference. I don't know. With them both here in front of me, I would probably shell out the $50 for the PFEs.