Sengoku79
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I'm just new to the forum but here is my first review.
Equipment used: Ipod 5.5g Rockboxed - LOD - E7, Klipsch x10i double flange & custom sleeve vs HiFiman Re-Zero small sleeve.
Having been a huge fan of the Klipsch x10's I have to admit being blown away by the Re-Zero's, whilst they do not have the same bass impact, the x10's have a tendency to drag the treble and the mids down as a result of which the overall sound is quite dark and very bass oreinted.
I have being going through my alac tracks primarily Kitsune mix albums, Rock & Jazz, and with the Re-Zero's have not really missed the heavy bass of the x10's as the mid and treble presentation of the Re-Zero's have more than made up for it's inability to pump the bass.
The x10's are fantastic for bass oriented music where there is liitle or no mid/treb emphasis, that does not mean they are incapable of presenting this, but bass is their mainstay. Through the custom sleeves the level of bass that they present is second to none.
However as a budding hi-fier the presentation of the Re-Zero is far superior even if the microphonics and isolation are lacking in comparison.
In my opinion over the last three weeks I find myself reaching for the Re-Zero's as my first choice purely for the extended level of detail in comparison to the x10's.
I will still reach for the x10's when I am in need of a good bass heavy experience.
However I cannot recommend them in comparison to the Re-Zero's for anyone who's primary collection is anyway treble/mid oriented as they will most likely be disappointed by the dark overall sound.
Soundstage - The x10 has a fantastic wide soundstage in comparison to the Re-Zero however in my opinion the Re-Zero make you feel closer to the 'event'.
I am getting a pair of Re-262's and will post a further review/comparison later.
In closing in my opinion the Re-Zero is better value for money if bass is not an underlying issue for you.
If bass is the be all and end all buy the x10's as this is their strength, they do have good treble and mid presentation but nowhere near the clarity/differentiation of the Re-Zero.
Equipment used: Ipod 5.5g Rockboxed - LOD - E7, Klipsch x10i double flange & custom sleeve vs HiFiman Re-Zero small sleeve.
Having been a huge fan of the Klipsch x10's I have to admit being blown away by the Re-Zero's, whilst they do not have the same bass impact, the x10's have a tendency to drag the treble and the mids down as a result of which the overall sound is quite dark and very bass oreinted.
I have being going through my alac tracks primarily Kitsune mix albums, Rock & Jazz, and with the Re-Zero's have not really missed the heavy bass of the x10's as the mid and treble presentation of the Re-Zero's have more than made up for it's inability to pump the bass.
The x10's are fantastic for bass oriented music where there is liitle or no mid/treb emphasis, that does not mean they are incapable of presenting this, but bass is their mainstay. Through the custom sleeves the level of bass that they present is second to none.
However as a budding hi-fier the presentation of the Re-Zero is far superior even if the microphonics and isolation are lacking in comparison.
In my opinion over the last three weeks I find myself reaching for the Re-Zero's as my first choice purely for the extended level of detail in comparison to the x10's.
I will still reach for the x10's when I am in need of a good bass heavy experience.
However I cannot recommend them in comparison to the Re-Zero's for anyone who's primary collection is anyway treble/mid oriented as they will most likely be disappointed by the dark overall sound.
Soundstage - The x10 has a fantastic wide soundstage in comparison to the Re-Zero however in my opinion the Re-Zero make you feel closer to the 'event'.
I am getting a pair of Re-262's and will post a further review/comparison later.
In closing in my opinion the Re-Zero is better value for money if bass is not an underlying issue for you.
If bass is the be all and end all buy the x10's as this is their strength, they do have good treble and mid presentation but nowhere near the clarity/differentiation of the Re-Zero.