Sep 11, 2008

Head-Direct’s RE2


Type: Single Dynamic
Spec: 32Ω (@1kHz)
Cord Style: Y-cord, 0.90m.
Mini Jack Style: Gold plated straight style, very light build.
Eartips Used: Big bi-flanges
Packaging: n/a (sampling package)
Build Quality: 4/5 (solid but nothing spectacular)
Accessories: 4/5 (a shirt clip will be nice)
Isolation: 4/5 (semi-open design but doesn’t leak sound)
Microphonics: 3/5 (earbud style)
Comfort: 5/5
Soundstage: 5/5
Sound Quality: 4/5 (analytical, light on bass, clearly a step up from ER6i and approaching the amped iM716) 
Value: 5/5 (what can a man ask for with such a low price of $99?)
Remark: RE2 sounds like a more refine ER6i. Though not pumping out a lot of bass, the great detail should be more than enough considered it is only $99. The included big bi-flanges really do their job well. Better soundstage and not need for amping make it a better choice over iM716. The only downside is the short cable (plus the included extension cable is quite heavy).

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