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hey ljokerl - thanks for checking with Woodees. why didn't i think to do that?
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For a more balanced-sounding woody there's always the Meelec CW31P, though it's got a different form factor.
ljokerl, the CW31P looks quite interesting. if you have time, how would you say it compares to the TS02 in sound and comfort? Iis there a $35-40 difference? For the price of the TS02 i could spring for the CC51P, but i'm a bit worried about their weight. (I think the reason the nuforce 7Ms stayed in my ears so much better than the 700xs was that they were much lighter. sounds like the wooden ones would be very light too.)
oh one more question - you wrote that the nozzles on the CW31 were oval. will standard tips still fit on them or would i be limited to the ones they come with?
Quote:Great review, ljokerl. I love reading your reviews, and am learning a lot from them. I'm thinking of ordering the TS02 for my commute, but am worried about sound leakage from the vent. I know this is a minimal problem with my ie6s, even though they have a grill, but was wondering whether you noticed any leakage on the model you reviewed?
Leakage is really not a problem with these and almost all other IEMs unless you listen at unreasonable volumes. I would not expect it to be greater than with the IE6. The isolation does suffer very slightly as a result of the vent but it is still more than adequate for day-to-day use.
Hi Joker,
Sorry to revive a long-dead thread, but I figured it would be an appropriate place to ask a question since you've got experience with such a multitude of phones.
I've been looking around between the RE0, TS02, and Shure E215 phones. I posted a thread awhile ago, and got some good responses, but I thought a more detailed comparison from you would be really helpful (if you're willing, of course). I had the Thinksound Rains before and really loved them (I would still use them, but the left driver cut out, ), but like anything in technology, I get curious about trying new things.
The Shures have a really neat design, and I've heard their tips are nice (I have trouble getting good seals because I have kindof small canals, I guess?), and I'm intrigued by the hyper-analytical reviews the RE0s command.
Anyway, again, thanks for your reviews and time, and thanks if you've got time for this question.
Hi Joker,
Sorry to revive a long-dead thread, but I figured it would be an appropriate place to ask a question since you've got experience with such a multitude of phones.
I've been looking around between the RE0, TS02, and Shure E215 phones. I posted a thread awhile ago, and got some good responses, but I thought a more detailed comparison from you would be really helpful (if you're willing, of course). I had the Thinksound Rains before and really loved them (I would still use them, but the left driver cut out, ), but like anything in technology, I get curious about trying new things.
The Shures have a really neat design, and I've heard their tips are nice (I have trouble getting good seals because I have kindof small canals, I guess?), and I'm intrigued by the hyper-analytical reviews the RE0s command.
Anyway, again, thanks for your reviews and time, and thanks if you've got time for this question.
Agree, these are good-sounding phones, and their customer service is OUTSTANDING. But I don't understand why they continue to make their cables so thin and delicate (also tangles easily!). I understand it's PVC-free so maybe they can't use the same durable ingredients as you would find in even much cheaper phones. I've read they're supposedly kevlar-reinforced now. Is that true? If so, I don't notice any difference. I would imagine kevlar would add some substantial strength, but none appears present. With IEMs, it's pretty much granted they're not going to be handled as gently as home use cans; they'll be put in and out of pockets, bags, etc, occasionally snagging on sometime, etc. With these I feel I have to baby them, thus I can't enjoy them as often.
Agree, these are good-sounding phones, and their customer service is OUTSTANDING. But I don't understand why they continue to make their cables so thin and delicate (also tangles easily!). I understand it's PVC-free so maybe they can't use the same durable ingredients as you would find in even much cheaper phones. I've read they're supposedly kevlar-reinforced now. Is that true? If so, I don't notice any difference. I would imagine kevlar would add some substantial strength, but none appears present. With IEMs, it's pretty much granted they're not going to be handled as gently as home use cans; they'll be put in and out of pockets, bags, etc, occasionally snagging on sometime, etc. With these I feel I have to baby them, thus I can't enjoy them as often.
So a question to joker or anyone else familiar with fiios products. I almost bought the e6 the other day and then I learned about the e11. Of course then came the e7, and consequently the questions.... I originally thought about the e6 for portability and that one of the eq setting boosts mids and highs. The e11 then became a clearer option but from what I hear both eq settings seem to focus on bass boost. Naturally the e7 seemed a logical option given the DAC and the fact that my Galaxy s3 supports digital out via micro usb, but the size worries me a bit.
So the question is..... Are the ts02+mic worthy of the expense of the amp/dac? Is the e7 o er kill for these phones or should I stick to the ultra portable (mids and highs boosted) e6? I have jet to make up my mind... Leaning toward the e7 but not sure I'll get the benefit back. Of course taking the laws diminishing returns into account......
Input is much appreciated.
The E7 is a nice little unit but probably only makes sense to buy if you're planning to use the DAC section with your computer when you're not on the move. The TS02 really isn't very demanding so I doubt a portable amp is worth getting if you can just use an EQ app on your device.