The Hifiman RE2000 - a high end dynamic IEM

[Duncan]

I'm not sure what DFR is... RE-2000 have been playing from FiiO X5ii, iDSD BL and Opus #3 for me.

Dragonfly Red adds a subtle treble lift to the RE2000

 

[audionewbi]

Now for me it is matter if testing it against the LCDi4.

 

[Dobrescu George]

Dragonfly Red adds a subtle treble lift to the RE2000

Oh!

I have a feeling you would also like them with FiiO X5ii or iDSD BL actually. I also like treble

ever heard any of the dragonflies before, but if they are treble-happy, I would be glad to hear one soon!

Now for me it is matter if testing it against the LCDi4.

I have a feeling you might like RE-2000 above everything else. They are in another league of detail, clarity, microdetails, details and textures. Words can barely describe how good they sound in reality.

 

[Oscar-HiFi]

Now for me it is matter if testing it against the LCDi4.

Both very different designs, the RE2K isolates and is a conventional IEM, the LCDi4 is open back and big, more cumbersome and not suitable for on the go use like the RE2K.

But would be interesting to see what you think

 

[audionewbi]

Both very different designs, the RE2K isolates and is a conventional IEM, the LCDi4 is open back and big, more cumbersome and not suitable for on the go use like the RE2K.

But would be interesting to see what you think

I think my deal of portable head-fi on the go is slowly shifting. I can see the use for both, and since I have given up on multiple BA IEM after my KSE1500 I surely hope to try and own the two unit sometimes during the future. However I have been disappointed too much lately so I'm trying not to break my promise to stop doing blind purchasing of any item priced over 1K.

 

[Oscar-HiFi]

Just found my perfect tips I think... Symbio tips by Mandarines, much more secure fit for me.

 

[B9Scrambler]

My first impressions, originally posted to my blog;

This is further proof that a well-tuned single dynamic earphone can be amazing. It has everything; clean, smooth treble; a lush pronounced mid-range; deep, thumpy bass; a sound stage rivaling the best I’ve heard in the ear bud realm (i.e. wowtacular for an iem); and laser precise imaging. I’m going to have to spend some serious time analyzing these to find a flaw in their presentation. Despite being warm and a little colored, unlike other earphones I’ve tried with this presentation they don’t seem to sacrifice clarity and separation. Everything remains crisp and accurate. It’s pretty impressive.

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Despite being quite large, the RE2000 is light and proved to be very ergonomic. I was able to wear them for a couple hours without any discomfort whatsoever. The smooth sound they produce certainly helps with marathon listening sessions too. In terms of design, I don’t think everyone will enjoy the black and gold coloring but I think it was tastefully applied. It’s not attention grabbing and garish, but subtle and attractive. In terms of build, I honestly was expecting more for the price. They certainly don’t feel cheap and use quality materials, but they don’t ooze durability or show the same attention to detail as RHA’s new flagship the CL1, or even the lower end CL750 for that matter.

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The cable above the y-split is also a bit thin for my preferences and the lack of effective strain relief brings up a pet peeve. It frustrates me to no end when this basic feature is omitted. Since the RE2000 is an over-ear design, I would love to see a built in, formed ear guide (no memory wire) that doubles as strain relief.

Minor pet peeve aside, the RE2000 sounds every bit the flagship it is. If you get the chance to listen to them, do it. Don’t think, just go. Listen.

*Oh yeah! Despite being 60 ohms and not particularly sensitive at 103 dB, they’re quite easy to drive. My LG G5 could power it to silly volumes no problem, though sound quality was better through a proper DAC/amp.*

 

[antonyfirst]

I have been listening to the RE2000 for the last week, so I thought to share my initial impressions.
They are a more complete IEM compared to the RE800. They share the same liveliness, and the RE800 is already great, very tilting and exciting, midrangey, very detailed, smooth.
The RE2000 builds on top of them, but is markedly more full bodied and reaches much deeper. The RE2000 doesn't miss anything at any part of the frequency spectrum. Very linear, but very full bodied.
Both make most IEMs sound pale in comparison.
The RE2000 also has huge images, especially vocals, trumpets, sax.

Both are very comfortable. I prefer the RE800 for comfort since they are so tiny, but the RE2000 are only slightly behind, since they are very light and stay firmly in place with both silicon and foam tips. They are very balanced, physically.
The cable is super sturdy, and the removable connectors are well engineered. The 2 pins connector, used here, is much better than the xxx used in other IEMs like Dunu or TFZ. Plus, the connectors are covered with a plastic part that's designed to give very strong stability, so the connectors are well protected.

Here some sexy pictures of the RE2000. The gold plated style gives them a lot of visual appeal.

 

[ostewart]

Here we go:

https://www.head-fi.org/f/showcase/hifiman-re2000.22507/reviews#review-18837

I bloody love these IEM's... They have been getting a lot of head time, I grab them over my other IEM's 90% of the time now.

 

[Dobrescu George]

Here we go:

https://www.head-fi.org/f/showcase/hifiman-re2000.22507/reviews#review-18837

I bloody love these IEM's... They have been getting a lot of head time, I grab them over my other IEM's 90% of the time now.

I grab them 100% of the time right now - RE-2000 is just that good!

 

[Oscar-HiFi]

I grab them 100% of the time right now - RE-2000 is just that good!

I'm currently listening to the Dita dream, and am not as blown away by them as the RE2K, ok they are very different sounding, but they don't have the emotion of the RE2K.

 

[Brooko]

Here we go:

https://www.head-fi.org/f/showcase/hifiman-re2000.22507/reviews#review-18837

I bloody love these IEM's... They have been getting a lot of head time, I grab them over my other IEM's 90% of the time now.

These have had well over 100hrs of burn-in, I have heard changes and recommend you burn them in fully.

What changes?

If off-topic in this thread, please detail them here : https://www.head-fi.org/f/threads/burn-in-discussion-hifiman-re2000.853421/

 

[ostewart]

What changes?

If off-topic in this thread, please detail them here : https://www.head-fi.org/f/threads/burn-in-discussion-hifiman-re2000.853421/

I'll stay on topic and anyone who wants to debate I have posted in the above thread too.

I just found the sound to smooth out a little.

The changes are subtle and could well be down to my hearing and getting used to the sound.

 

[glassmonkey]

Just found my perfect tips I think... Symbio tips by Mandarines, much more secure fit for me.

The Symbio Wide are on mine right now. Infant cheers.

 

[twister6]

The Symbio Wide are on mine right now. Infant cheers.

Symbio regular for my ears

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