Rhapsodio RDB+ 2v1 review, impressions and appreciation thread.

[svyr]

Rhapsodio released a new model a couple of weeks ago - RDB+ 2v1

It's a balanced armature (TWFK) + dynamic driver hybrid, with a balanced type of a sound signature, that can be had as a universal or custom IEM.

You can find the frequency response chart here (bottom half)

Seeing how the naming is similar to the old 'fun' sounding RDB+ v1 and the misc Rhapsodio thread is full of all sorts of things, let's have a new impressions and review aggregation thread.



We'll open with Anakchan's review. You can also read the tech specs in his review or in the link above
and here's my review
and shotgunshane's

A pair of these is also on the way to Australia for to be passed around and appreciated, along with a sweet looking Shozy PX-M1 amps.

If I recall correctly the current Australian tour order is:

me (on its way here)
->mradrian (2w)
->h20 (2w)
->djvkool (2w)
-> audionewbi (2w)

if you want to come along - please PM me or email Rhapsodio

It's possible there might be a US version of the tour. You can inquire with Shane


So if you bought bought a pair - let people know how you like it below !

I'm eagerly waiting for the demo pair to compare it my TPEOS H-200 that's also on the way

 

[audionewbi]

This should be fun, looking forward to trying these out. 

 

[svyr]

The parcel has arrived.

The cable is a Shure type one with a pretty CF plug (someone can probably point out what plug ). There is a cloth sheath on it, but it tangles into strange shapes.

I quite like the way the shure type IEM to cable connectors feel, probably more than recessed sockets. (anyone use replaceable cable shure sexx5 series and want to comment on long term usability?)

The amp is a PX-M1, it's slightly shorter than a cowon d2, but slimmer and about the same width.
Very good looking amp...

The 2v1 look to have a redesigned vent. It's now near the socket but very small. I didn't notice it at first looking from a certain angle (thought it was part of a socket ) - that's a very welcome change from my point












sorry for the flash dark out of focus pics - turns out nexus is a lot worse than old sony phone at macro in these conditions

 

[Swimsonny]

Green and orange shells i am in love! 

 

[svyr]

Green and orange shells i am in love! 

r^2 was the same colors wasn't it ?

people at work were a bit surprised by the cloth sheathed cable and bright colored IEMs (with white carbon fibre plates) hanging from my neck

 

[audionewbi]

What cable is that?

 

[svyr]

What cable is that?

I asked Charles . cloth sheathed and rhodium plated cf decorated plug, that's all I can tell from the picture.

 

[H20Fidelity]

We shall name it jungle cable!

 

[Swimsonny]

]Mine are black with the same faceplates. They were gonna be pink and white at one point though. They sound amazing for sure

 

[svyr]

What cable is that?

' sheathed cable is occ copper' and the plug is an unbranded one .

 

[shotgunshane]

I've received the RDB+ 2v1 a few days ago. Still experimenting with tips and sources. I should have some impressions up in a few days.

This pair will be going on a USA tour and include a Shozy px-m1 portable amp as well. The amp thread is here: http://www.head-fi.org/t/661881/rhapsodio-shozy-px-m1-portable-amp-tour
Current tour members are listed there.

Here is a quick picture:



USA Tour Members:
Eke2k6
Flysweep
goodvibes
Idsynchrono_24
ardgedee
cn11

Canada Tour memebers:
Elnero
Digitalfreak

 

[SoundFreaq]

Had my eye on these for a little while. Almost bought them. Went with 1p2 instead. Still interested. 

 

[shotgunshane]

I updated post #11 with the USA tour members and reposting here:
Tour Members:
Eke2k6
Flysweep
goodvibes
Idsynchrono_24
ardgedee
cn11
 
I'll be mailing out to Eke around Friday and posting my RDB+ 2v1 impressions around then as well.

 

[elnero]

I'd be interested in the tour if they ever come into Canada.

 

[shotgunshane]

That's possible. I'll keep put you down for a potential Canada tour.